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NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-540 series, 1994

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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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c.\"mKey\" AND a.position = 1
  WHERE year(c.\"eventDate\") = 1994
    AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('41532'))
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB CHI95LA062Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Fort Dodge, IAThe pilot's improper IFR procedure. The low ceiling and fog were a factor.Dec 22, 1994 · N7JD · Substantial damageNTSB LAX95LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8E · Hemet, CAThe other aircraft pilot's inadequate bounced landing recovery and his failure to maintain directional control.Dec 20, 1994 · N1217B · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB SEA95LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule MX-7-235 · Heber City, UTAn open connection clip. A factor to the accident was a locked tail wheel assembly.Dec 17, 1994 · N101ZA · Substantial damageNTSB FTW95LA061Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Goldthwaite, TXThe pilot's attempted flight into known adverse weather conditions. Factors were the unsuitable terrain, reduced visibility due fog and low ceilings, and the reduced light conditions.Dec 2, 1994 · N2LK · Substantial damageNTSB FTW95FA030Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Aurora, COTHE CFI's FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL DUE TO SPATIAL DISORIENTATION. FACTORS WERE: A DARK, MOONLESS NIGHT WITH NO VISIBLE HORIZON AND RECENCY OF NIGHT EXPERIENCE BY THE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR.Oct 26, 1994 · N8954W · DestroyedNTSB FTW95LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Albuquerque, NMImproper planning/decision by the pilot, while attempting flight into known adverse weather (wind), and his inadequate compensation for wind conditions. The gusty crosswind conditions and turbulence were related factors.Oct 14, 1994 · N3699W · Substantial damageNTSB LAX95LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · San Jose, CAthe pilot's mismanagement of the fuel system and his failure to select a tank containing fuel.Oct 11, 1994 · N8413P · Substantial damageNTSB ATL94LA175Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Lancaster, SCThe pilot's delay in taking remedial action when the engine failed to develop takeoff RPM. A factor was conditions favorable for the formation of carburetor ice.Sep 11, 1994 · N5113S · Substantial damageNTSB ATL94LA163Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Washington, NCThe pilot's inadequate inflight planning that resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor was the unsuitable terrain, a plowed field, available for landing.Aug 22, 1994 · N7726Z · Substantial damageNTSB BFO94FA144Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Front Royal, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance, his improper in-flight decision and his inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) which resulted in in-flight collision with terrain. The high terrain and weather conditions were…Aug 16, 1994 · N3701W · DestroyedNTSB BFO94LA131Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-236 · Wolfeboro, NHThe pilot's inadequate inflight decision, which resulted in a downwnind landing and overrun of the runway.Aug 10, 1994 · N3372M · Substantial damageNTSB CHI94LA272Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25 · Spiritwood, NDthe failure of the fuselage tubing in the empennage.Aug 3, 1994 · N6568Z · Substantial damageNTSB CHI94FA263Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25 · Decatur, NELoss of engine power for an undetermined reason, and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.Aug 2, 1994 · N6440Z · DestroyedNTSB SEA94LA197Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Nampa, IDA cracked cylinder.Jul 27, 1994 · N6824P · Substantial damageNTSB NYC94FA134Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Minford, OHThe pilot's failure to follow the published instrument departure procedure. A factor in the accident were the weather conditions.Jul 24, 1994 · N33468 · DestroyedNTSB CHI94LA233Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Tribune, KSthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance above the corn crop during the swath run.Jul 19, 1994 · N6580Z · Substantial damageNTSB CHI94LA223Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-260 · Crosby, NDthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Factors associated with the accident are the rough runway, and the pilot's improper preflight planning.Jul 8, 1994 · N9561P · Substantial damageNTSB FTW94FA220Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportSIAI-Marchetti F.260 · Dover, OKFailure of the pilot to maintain adequate altitude while performing an aerobatic demonstration. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's inadequate training, his lack of experience in the type of operation, and insufficient FAA oversight of this type…Jul 5, 1994 · N260MS · DestroyedNTSB NYC94LA103Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Monmouth Beach, NJA power loss due to fuel starvation, for undetermined reasons. A factor was the night conditions.Jul 1, 1994 · N6375P · DestroyedNTSB MIA94LA161Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean)The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain a visual outlook and a safe altitude while making a low pass over a boat, resulting in an in-flight collision with the boat mast.Jun 19, 1994 · N5333Y · Substantial damageNTSB BFO94LA107Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Forest Hill, MDThe loss of engine power during for undetermined reasons.Jun 18, 1994 · N7825P · Substantial damageNTSB BFO94LA101Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250B · Kent, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control.Jun 17, 1994 · N5257Y · Substantial damageNTSB FTW94LA192Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCallair A-5T · Fabens, TXLoss of engine power for undetermined reason(s).Jun 10, 1994 · N96084 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW94LA190Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Canton, TXWas the undershoot of the runway threshold due to the pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, and his failure to compensate for the wind condition. A factor was the crosswind.Jun 9, 1994 · N5632P · DestroyedNTSB NYC94LA098Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Burt, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, resulting in an inadvertent stall and collision with trees.May 30, 1994 · N8688L · Substantial damageNTSB ATL94LA105Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Foley, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the forced landing, resulting in an inadvertent stall and collision with the ground. The pilot's inadequate preflight and resultant improper positioning of the fuel selector were factors.May 24, 1994 · N5512P · Substantial damageNTSB CHI94FA155Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMaule M-7-235 · Mcintosh, SDVFR flight by the non-instrument rated pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude (or clearance) from rising terrain. Factors related to the accident were: failure of the pilot to update his weather…May 2, 1994 · N525GS · DestroyedNTSB SEA94FA106Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Kellogg, IDFailure of the pilot to maintain aircraft control, due to spatial disorientation, while flying with partial panel, and the design stress limits of the aircraft being exceeded. Factors related to the accident were: failure of the vacuum system, which resulted…Apr 24, 1994 · N7659C · DestroyedNTSB ANC94LA050Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M5-235C · Fairbanks, AKThe failure of the pilot to abort the takeoff when her foot interfered and restricted the movement of the rudder control system.Apr 17, 1994 · N9237E · Substantial damageNTSB MIA94LA122Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Margate, FLFailure of the pilot-in-command to position the fuel selectors to the fullest tank before landing resulting in the total loss of engine power from both engines due to fuel starvation.Apr 16, 1994 · N4857P · Substantial damageNTSB FTW94LA126Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-260 · Muskogee, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power line. Factors were a chemical spray contaminated windscreen, the resultant limitation to visibility, and sun glare.Apr 16, 1994 · N4647Y · Substantial damageNTSB LAX94LA164Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Selma, CAThe pilot's improper use of the fuel supply which allowed the engine to sustain fuel starvation, and his failure to follow the emergency checklist by not using the electrical fuel boost pump. The engine fuel starvation was a factor in this accident.Mar 16, 1994 · N7541P · Substantial damageNTSB NYC94LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · South Bethlehem, NYThe failure of the pilot to maintain proper alignment with the runway and the inadequate snow removal.Mar 5, 1994 · N7139P · Substantial damageNTSB ATL94LA057Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182RG · Concord, NCThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation, in that he did not consider the effects of a wet, grass runway on aircraft performance. Factors were the wet, grass conditions of the runway surface.Mar 5, 1994 · N738CK · Substantial damageNTSB LAX94LA113Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 175 · Oakdale, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout, and his failure to adequately communicate his postion and intentions on the Common Traffic Advisory Frequency. A factor in the accident was the pilot's misidentification of the Cessna aircraft he was…Feb 5, 1994 · N7597M · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB LAX94LA108Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Lovelock, NVThat the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while on final approach which resulted in an inadvertent stall during the flare.Jan 29, 1994 · N8760W · Substantial damageNTSB ATL94FA046Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Centreville, ALThe pilot's failure to assure that the fuel selector was in the proper position for takeoff.Jan 28, 1994 · N6085P · Substantial damageNTSB BFO94LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Bennington, VTThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing.Jan 23, 1994 · N8211V · Substantial damageNTSB ANC94LA030Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Anchorage, AKFuel starvation from water and/or ice crystals in the fuel system. A factor in the accident was the improper preflight of the fuel sumps by the pilot-in-command.Jan 22, 1994 · N9193W · Substantial damageNTSB CHI94LA062Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-236 · Highland, INAn electrical system failure due to a fractured alternator mounting lug. Factors related to the accident were the rough terrain, and decreasing visibility due to snow and darkness.Jan 13, 1994 · N8117Z · Substantial damageNTSB LAX94LA111Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBritten-Norman BN2A-8 Islander · Santa Rosa Isl, CAA failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain a proper glide path to the runway and his misjudgement of the touchdown point that resulted in an undershoot and subsequent hard landing.Jan 8, 1994 · N55JA · Substantial damage