NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-540 series, 1996

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.

Cases per year

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NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-540 series, 1996 per year, 1964–2026: 3,541 cases
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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\") = 1996
    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 LAX97FA070Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Lucerne Valley, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed after encountering turbulence, low level wind shear, and an open door.Dec 22, 1996 · N2377T · DestroyedNTSB NYC97LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-5 · Levant, MEthe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to maintain clearance from tree(s) during an attempted go-around. The crosswind and proximity of tree(s) were related factors.Dec 21, 1996 · N56391 · Substantial damageNTSB IAD97LA029Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Elyria, OHThe pilot's fuel mismanagement which led to fuel starvation to one engine, and the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane.Dec 7, 1996 · N4911P · Substantial damageNTSB IAD97LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Claverack, NYloss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Dec 4, 1996 · N3324W · Substantial damageNTSB LAX97FA047Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-236 · Lost Hills, CAThe pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which led to spatial disorientation and loss of aircraft control, and the pilot exceeding the aircraft's design stress limits during an attempted recovery. The noninstrument-rated…Nov 21, 1996 · N8447B · DestroyedNTSB SEA97LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-7-235 · Laramie, WYVFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), his misjudged speed/distance on final approach for landing, and his failure to attain the proper touchdown point during the landing. Factors relating to the accident include snow, low…Oct 25, 1996 · N5664Y · Substantial damageNTSB MIA97LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSiai-Marchetti F206C · Kissimmee, FLthe pilot misjudged the flare resulting in a hard landing.Oct 25, 1996 · N61FD · Substantial damageNTSB CHI97LA012Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Mancelona, MIthe worn fuel system pump (actuator arm). A factor was the unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot.Oct 20, 1996 · N56155 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA96LA223Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Paisley, ORTotal loss of engine power secondary to geartrain failure.Sep 25, 1996 · N8822W · Substantial damageNTSB CHI96LA339Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25 · Highland, ILfailure of the Piper PA-25 tow pilot to see-and-avoid the Blanik L-23 glider. A factor relating to the accident was: neither aircraft was equipped with a communication radio.Sep 14, 1996 · N7753Z · 2 aircraft · Minor damageNTSB FTW96LA402Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TR182 · Telluride, COfailure of the generator control unit (GCU), which resulted in a total electrical failure and failure of the main landing gear to lock in place.Aug 24, 1996 · N757QT · Substantial damageNTSB FTW96LA358Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Tulsa, OKlow fluid level in the hydraulic reservoir, due to inadequate maintenance/inspection, which resulted in an inoperative brake system. Factors relating to the accident were: the down sloping runway, and trees at the departure end of the runway.Aug 24, 1996 · N8565W · Substantial damageNTSB ANC96LA130Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-7 · Palmer, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area.Aug 24, 1996 · N897M · Substantial damageNTSB MIA96LA211Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Farmville, NCThe pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations which resulted in loss of engine power do to fuel exhaustion and a hard landing during a forced landing in a field.Aug 9, 1996 · N82313 · Substantial damageNTSB IAD96LA130Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Gaithersburg, MDthe unexpected appearance of a deer on the runway.Aug 9, 1996 · N1439T · Substantial damageNTSB LAX96LA297Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Truckee, CAThe pilot's failure to properly compensate for a crosswind component during the go-around in a high density altitude environment that led to a loss of aircraft control..Aug 5, 1996 · N9218W · Substantial damageNTSB LAX96LA301Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-236 · Santa Ana, CAthe pilot's decision to turn off the runway while at an excessive speed that did not allow him to maintain directional control of the aircraft.Aug 4, 1996 · N8124S · Substantial damageNTSB CHI96LA245Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Beltrami, MNthe pilot's inadequate preflight planning. Factors in the accident were the pilot's failure to jettison the load and the soft runway overrun area.Jul 17, 1996 · N4997Y · Substantial damageNTSB CHI96LA228Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Kenmare, NDthe pilot's improper refueling procedure, inadequate preflight and the inadvertent stall. A factor related to the accident was the low altitude at which the loss of power occurred.Jul 5, 1996 · N7730Z · Substantial damageNTSB SEA96LA141Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Paris, IDthe pilot forgot to extend the landing gear before landing. Factors relating to the accident were: an interuption of the pilot's habit pattern, when he circled to provide time for another airplane to takeoff as he entered the traffic pattern; and his failure…Jul 2, 1996 · N5246P · Substantial damageNTSB FTW96LA253Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Leander, TXfailure of the pilot sufficiently slow the airplane, while landing on a grass runway.Jun 17, 1996 · N8129P · Substantial damageNTSB SEA96LA125Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Hillsboro, ORthe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to attain a proper touchdown point for landing. A factor relating to the accident was: upsloping terrain short of the threshold.Jun 15, 1996 · N6554P · Substantial damageNTSB LAX96LA245Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Las Vegas, NVthe pilot's inadvertent turn onto a vehicular access road instead of a taxiway at a large unfamiliar airport, and his diverted attention.Jun 14, 1996 · N6420P · Substantial damageNTSB LAX96FA229Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Big Bear City, CAimproper preflight by the pilot, by failing to ensure that the fuel selector was positioned to an approved fuel tank with adequate fuel before takeoff; his failure to reposition the fuel selector (per emergency procedures) after the loss of engine power; and…Jun 13, 1996 · N7280P · DestroyedNTSB CHI96LA218Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Waterville, KSthe pilot's inadequate preflight procedure. Factors were fuel exhaustion, a leak in the fuel filtering system, and high vegetation.Jun 11, 1996 · N7289Z · Substantial damageNTSB CHI96LA194Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25 · Cleveland, NDfailure of the pilot to maintain sufficient altitude or clearance from trees during an aerial application operation. The wires and trees (obstructions) were related factors.Jun 11, 1996 · N9844P · DestroyedNTSB FTW96LA214Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-5-235C · Akron, COthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control.May 15, 1996 · N9194E · Substantial damageNTSB LAX96LA195Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Adelanto, CAfuel exhaustion as a result of an improper preflight inspection and operating with a known malfunctioning fuel gauge.May 12, 1996 · N6844Z · Substantial damageNTSB LAX96LA193Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-3 · Compton, CAThe pilot of the other aircraft's failure to see and avoid N6WR. A factor in the accident was the narrow, confined nature of the taxiway, which restricted the Stinson pilot's ability to perform clearing turns while taxiing.May 12, 1996 · N235DE · 2 aircraft · Minor damageNTSB CHI96LA137Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Aitkin, MNthe pilot's improper planning/decision, which resulted in his failure (or inability) to adequately compensation for wind conditions. Factors relating to the accident were: the gusty crosswind condition and the snowbank.Apr 22, 1996 · N4883S · Substantial damageNTSB LAX96LA167Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-5-235C · Lake Havasu Cty, AZthe pilot-owner's inadequate engine maintenance which resulted in a progressive ignition failure. Factors which contributed to the accident were the dark nighttime light condition and the presence of hidden obstructions in the forced landing area.Apr 14, 1996 · N9177E · Substantial damageNTSB MIA96FA115Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Lakeland, FLthe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed (Vs) while turning on approach from base to final resulting in an inadvertent stall.Apr 12, 1996 · N6243P · DestroyedNTSB IAD96LA059Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Waynesville, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the accident aircraft during the landing roll. Factors were the wet portion of the grass runway and the pilot's selection of a landing runway with a 10 knot quartering tailwind.Apr 10, 1996 · N8510L · Substantial damageNTSB FTW96LA166Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182RG · Welsh, LAa loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the unsuitable terrain for the emergency landing.Apr 10, 1996 · N2385C · Substantial damageNTSB FTW96LA165Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Bellville, TXthe pilot's excessive approach/landing airspeed and his failure to perform a go-around.Apr 7, 1996 · N6882P · Substantial damageNTSB LAX96FA130Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCAA · Los Alamitos, CAthe failure of both pilots to see and avoid each other. Factors were the pilots' failure to use available radar services.Mar 9, 1996 · N5052Y · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB LAX96LA128Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-6-235 · Bishop, CAfailure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. The unfavorable wind condition was a related factor.Mar 8, 1996 · N5652C · Substantial damageNTSB MIA96IA094Incident · 1 fatalIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-310 · Charlotte, NCfatal incapacitation of the pilot due to a heart attack.Mar 6, 1996 · N7451L · No damageNTSB MIA96LA063Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Lake City, FLFailure of the pilot to select a fuel tank with adequate fuel for takeoff, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation during the initial climb, and improper flare by the pilot during the subsequent forced land.Jan 13, 1996 · N7498P · Substantial damageNTSB LAX96LA320Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-236 · Paradise, CAThe pilot's attempted flight into known adverse weather conditions.Jan 9, 1996 · N627WB · Substantial damageNTSB SEA96LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Camas, WAFailure of the pilot to ensure that the landing gear was extended before landing.Jan 3, 1996 · N6297P · Substantial damage