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NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-540 series, 1988

41 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Lycoming 0-540 series. Aircraft are matched to the registry by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model, so older matches can be wrong.

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NTSB DEN89LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Peyton, COThe student plt was practicing a touch and go landing. During a turn to final, the plt heard an acft report final for a straight in. He said he became distracted and failed to extend the landing gear. The acft landed with the gear up and slid 500 feet, coming…Dec 18, 1988 · N6843P · Substantial damageNTSB MKC89LA037Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Jacksonville, ARDuring a local familarization and acceptance flight for the new acft owner, smoke entered the cockpit and oil pressure was lost. A precautionary emergency ldg was attempted on a soft, muddy, plowed farm field, resulting in substantial damage to the acft.…Dec 10, 1988 · N8356P · Substantial damageNTSB MIA89LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Crestview, FLWhile in cruise flt near an arpt, the prop separated. Plt was given vectors to arpt & entered pattern for lndg. Downwind leg was extended due to strong tailwind. Strong headwind on final caused acft to land short. During landing roll acft collided with two…Nov 28, 1988 · N8226P · Substantial damageNTSB ATL89LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Ft Mill, SCTwo days before the acdnt, the plt had fueled the acft to capacity & flown it a short distance to his house at a pvt airstrip. After the flt, he noticed fuel on the tops of both wings, aft of the fuel filler caps. He was aware that fuel had leaked from the…Nov 23, 1988 · N6711P · Substantial damageNTSB BFO89LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Port Royal, VAThe plt received a wx briefing which forecast IFR after 1800 EST. He departed dca in light drizzle conditions. Arpx 35 NM from dca, radar service was terminated and the plt attempted to contact ATC to no avail. He reported that near the brook VOR the VOR…Nov 19, 1988 · N8215P · Substantial damageNTSB CHI89LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Indianapolis, INShortly after liftoff and landing gear retraction, the pilot inadvertently allowed the aircraft to touch down on the runway. The pilot stated that his attention was distracted by conversation with one of the passengers and he failed to maintain a positive…Oct 21, 1988 · N7733P · Substantial damageNTSB LAX89FA021Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna TR-182 · Paso Robles, CAThe pilot failed to maintain the proper altitude while executing the published instrument approach procedure.Oct 19, 1988 · N739YS · DestroyedNTSB NYC88DFJ04Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCallair A-9 · Churchville, NYThe pilot was engaged in aerial application activities. When he started a turn at low altitude to align himself for another spray run the aircraft stalled and struck the terrain.Sep 29, 1988 · N8402V · Substantial damageNTSB BFO88LA084Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Princess Anne, MDThe pilot reported that he had sprayed aprx 1/2 of the soybean field when smoke started to fill the cockpit. He shut off the spray, turned off the electrical system and opened the fresh air vents. He then looked back at the tail section of the airplane and…Sep 23, 1988 · N7781Z · Substantial damageNTSB ANC88LA144Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-5-235C · Porcupine Butte, AKThe plt rprtd he landed harder than he intended from about 3 to 5 ft above the ground. The right main gear collapsed & the acft veered to the right. Subsequently, the left main gear collapsed & the acft came to rest off the airstrip.Sep 17, 1988 · N56304 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC88LA132Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-5-235 · Fairbanks, AKThe commercial pilot had dropped two hunters off at their campsite, and was taxiing for takeoff on an unlighted gravel bar at dusk. He misjudged the end of the gravel bar in the fading light and taxied off a four foot embankment.Sep 9, 1988 · N362X · Substantial damageNTSB LAX88FA312Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Camarillo, CAThe pilot decided to operate the aircraft with a known electrical deficiency during night instrument meteorlogical conditions and the decision of the pilot to conduct a flight operation in which he was not certified. Contributing to this accident was the…Sep 8, 1988 · N8743W · DestroyedNTSB ATL88DKG17Accident · No injuriesFinal reportIntermountain Mfg. Callair A-9 · Redbud, GAAug 13, 1988 · N7233V · Substantial damageNTSB CHI88DEP10Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Beaver Dam, WIWhile in cruise flight the aircraft experienced a total loss of power due to fuel exhaustion. The pilot stated that there were no good landing areas available, so he elected to make the emergency landing in a marsh. The aircraft landed hard and sustained…Aug 11, 1988 · N4856Y · Substantial damageNTSB MKC88DCA02Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCallair A-9A · Rush Hill, MOAbout 25 minutes after sunset, the airplane struck a powerline and pole during a spray run. The airplane struck the ground inverted.Aug 9, 1988 · N7735V · Substantial damageNTSB MKC88DCD03Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Eldora, IAPilot was spraying a bean field when a witness saw his aircraft strike the ground. The aircraft then climbed to approximately 200 feet and leveled off. It then began a gentle climb, then entered a spin and desended into the ground. Examination of the aircraft…Aug 8, 1988 · N9612P · Substantial damageNTSB ATL88DKG11Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Climax, GAJul 30, 1988 · N4880Y · Substantial damageNTSB ANC88LA096Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32 · Sand Point, AKThe pilot reported that the aircraft had high oil temp and moderate vibrations. The aircraft was landed at Sand Point and a company mechanic arrived to inspect the aircraft. The oil quantity was checked and a run-up performed. The mechanic reported that no…Jul 27, 1988 · N493CA · Substantial damageNTSB CHI88DER04Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-25 · Elbow Lake, MNThe pilot was practicing low level flight in preparation for his certification under 14 CFR 137 when the aircraft experienced a collision with wires. The aircraft was substantially damaged during this collision and the subsequent collision with trees and the…Jul 24, 1988 · N6590Z · Substantial damageNTSB BFO88FA068Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna R182RG · Stevensville, MDThe acft departed bay bridge arpt at aprx 0415 EDT. The passenger, also a plt, was reading back an IFR clearance to ATC when communication ended in the middle of a sentence without any sign of distress. Comparison of ATC and radar tapes indicates that N9997C…Jul 24, 1988 · N9997C · DestroyedNTSB LAX88LA267Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Chico, CADuring a cross country flight, the pilot noted a loss of oil pressure. Shortly after, the pilot heard a loud bang and the engine lost power. A forced landing was made short of the airport where the airplane collided with the terrain during the landing roll.…Jul 21, 1988 · N6441P · Substantial damageNTSB CHI88DEE06Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-25 · Chebanse, ILThe acft had been refueled with pilot's stated quantity of 20 gals of fuel. After completing his spray operation and returning to base he stated 'ran out of gas'. Acft had been airborne 1 + 15 plus taxi and engine runup.Jul 17, 1988 · N8807L · Substantial damageNTSB CHI88LA137Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Mattoon, ILUpon return from a local aerial photography flight, the pilot failed to ensure that the aircraft landing gear was extended, down and locked. When the aircraft touched down, the gear was only extended approximately 10%; it collapsed fully when it contacted the…Jun 16, 1988 · N8226P · Substantial damageNTSB DEN88LA116Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TR-182RG · Englewood, COThe CFI, a private rated dual student, and one passenger were preparing to depart on a training flight. The CFI attempted to hand prop the airplane when the battery was found to be inoperative. During the attempt, the CFI was struck in the back of the head.Jun 1, 1988 · N999HP · No damageNTSB ANC88FA059Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Skwentna, AKThe on-demand air taxi flight with the pilot and two passengers struck the rock face of a mountain at the 8600 foot level. According to witnesses at the time of the accident the weather conditions were poor and visibility was less than one-half mile. The…May 18, 1988 · N897P · DestroyedNTSB LAX88DVA05Accident · No injuriesFinal reportHiller 12E · Firebaugh, CADuring an aerial application, the helicopter collided with a guy wire and then a field. The pilot knew that the wire was there. He stated that he simply forgot that it was there and did not see it. There were no mechanical problems prior to the accident.May 9, 1988 · N117HA · Substantial damageNTSB NYC88LA115Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-6-235 · Walton, NYThe pilot decided to land on a sod strip. He bounced once, then lowered the nose to keep it on the ground. The prop dug into the ground and the aircraft flipped over. The pilot reported that he was practicing manuevers and wanted to practice a sod landing.Apr 20, 1988 · N366X · Substantial damageNTSB MIA88DL001Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportFalcon Special S/R · Lakeland, FLThe pilot experienced an in flight fire in the exhaust system while performing acrobatic maneuvers at an airshow. The aircraft is equipped with a pump that injects oil into the exhaust system to produce a visible smoke trail when vaporized by the exhaust…Apr 10, 1988 · N82RC · Substantial damageNTSB FTW88LA088Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Bonham, TXOne airplane was taxiing out for departure at the same time two others were coming in to land. The first airplane landed and did a 180 on the runway to taxi back to the parking area. This required the second airplane to go-around. The airplane taxiing in…Apr 3, 1988 · N2044E · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB LAX88LA155Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182RG · Davis, CAApr 1, 1988 · N400BT · Substantial damageNTSB NYC88LA110Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182RG · Princeton, NJDuring landing at Princeton, new jersey, the flight encountered turbulence in the last 500 feet before reaching the runway. The pilot initiated a go around and came in with 10 degree flaps. Aircraft touched down and rolled a few feet then lifted off again…Mar 20, 1988 · N738QK · Substantial damageNTSB MKC88LA060Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Mound City, MOThe PIC, after an earlier lndg at tarkio, Missouri and an unsuccessful attempt to reach his fishing partner, flew his acft to and landed at st. joseph rosecrans arpt. After contacting his friend, and catching a few hours of sleep, the PIC made an early…Mar 6, 1988 · N7703J · Substantial damageNTSB NYC88LA096Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Plymouth, MAThe pilot of the PA-24 said everything was normal until he switched fuel tanks and turned on the boost pump. He said a power loss followed. He was unable to get the engine restarted prior to making an off airport landing. A witness in the aircraft said the…Feb 28, 1988 · N5435P · DestroyedNTSB LAX88LA111Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R182 · San Andreas, CADuring a night flight the plt attempted to land on a 3600-FT-long rwy. He misjudged his altitude, touched down long & attempted to go-around. The acft became airborne & upon passing the airport's boundary it collided with a fence & crashed. The plt did not…Feb 22, 1988 · N3178C · DestroyedNTSB MIA88WA101Accident · Minor injuriesForeign investigationPiper PA-23-250 · Rock Sound, BahamasFeb 8, 1988 · N5173Y · DestroyedNTSB LAX88LA106Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TR182 · Truckee, CAFeb 7, 1988 · N5533S · Substantial damageNTSB DEN88LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Colorado Spring, COThe private plt and two passengers were conducting a personal night flight. During landing, the aircraft drifted left and the left main gear struck a snow drift. The plt elected to go around and on the second approach at touchdown, the aircraft skidded left…Jan 28, 1988 · N1246T · Substantial damageNTSB MIA88LA089Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · San Juan, PRThe pilot, while on an on-demand air taxi flight, switched to an empty fuel tank in preparation for landing and the engine failed. The pilot then executed a forced landing to the grass short of the runway and the landing gear failed.Jan 18, 1988 · N4818S · Substantial damageNTSB FTW88LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Littlefield, TXThe connecting rod cap attaching bolt failed in flight which caused the engine to stop. The pilot was on final approach at the time but was unable to reach the runway. A forced landing was made in a farm field short of the airport. Upon touchdown the aircraft…Jan 16, 1988 · N8737W · Substantial damageNTSB ANC88LA025Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot had selected the left auxiliary fuel tank for takeoff. During the climbout the engine quit; the aircraft crashed short of a private airstrip. The pilot stated that he ran the left auxiliary fuel tank dry and did not select another fuel tank with the…Jan 16, 1988 · N9103W · Substantial damageNTSB CHI88DEX01Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Salem, INN6478P crashed during a forced landing near the Salem, IN, airport. The aircraft had experienced an engine failure due to failure of the number 5 connecting rod cap bolt. The aircraft struck a tree during the approach and crashed 100 yards north of the runway.Jan 5, 1988 · N6487P · Destroyed