NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-540 series, 2002
52 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
| 1964 | 146 |
|---|---|
| 1965 | 151 |
| 1966 | 150 |
| 1967 | 192 |
| 1968 | 128 |
| 1969 | 110 |
| 1970 | 110 |
| 1971 | 118 |
| 1972 | 115 |
| 1973 | 83 |
| 1974 | 98 |
| 1975 | 83 |
| 1976 | 77 |
| 1977 | 97 |
| 1978 | 78 |
| 1979 | 92 |
| 1980 | 82 |
| 1981 | 80 |
| 1982 | 58 |
| 1983 | 59 |
| 1984 | 51 |
| 1985 | 59 |
| 1986 | 29 |
| 1987 | 47 |
| 1988 | 41 |
| 1989 | 35 |
| 1990 | 39 |
| 1991 | 31 |
| 1992 | 28 |
| 1993 | 26 |
| 1994 | 41 |
| 1995 | 41 |
| 1996 | 41 |
| 1997 | 26 |
| 1998 | 30 |
| 1999 | 35 |
| 2000 | 35 |
| 2001 | 40 |
| 2002 | 52 |
| 2003 | 39 |
| 2004 | 35 |
| 2005 | 39 |
| 2006 | 43 |
| 2007 | 30 |
| 2008 | 38 |
| 2009 | 37 |
| 2010 | 28 |
| 2011 | 37 |
| 2012 | 24 |
| 2013 | 15 |
| 2014 | 31 |
| 2015 | 24 |
| 2016 | 27 |
| 2017 | 25 |
| 2018 | 25 |
| 2019 | 32 |
| 2020 | 24 |
| 2021 | 28 |
| 2022 | 25 |
| 2023 | 30 |
| 2024 | 23 |
| 2025 | 25 |
| 2026 | 23 |
Where
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Query with SQL
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\") = 2002
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"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
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") = 2002
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" DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB CHI03LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Carleton, MIThe #2 cylinder exhaust valve failed due to undetermined reasons. A factor associated with the accident was the soft terrain encountered during the forced landing.NTSB LAX03FA051Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Anaheim Hills, CAthe pilot's encounter with forecast severe turbulence during an inadvertent penetration of an intense weather cell, which resulted in the pilot exceeding the design structural limits of the airplane. A factor in the accident was the pilot's inadequate…NTSB FTW03LA060Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Bryson, TXthe pilot's inadequate inflight planning and decision which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane and dark night conditions were contributing factors.NTSB NYC03LA026Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TR182 · Willoughby, OHThe pilot's failure to select the alternator to the "ON" position before initiating the flight. A factor in the accident was the tailwind which resulted in the overrun.NTSB IAD03FA019Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300 · Bastian, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate altitude above terrain. Factors in the accident were the dark night conditions and the low cloud ceiling.NTSB LAX03LA012Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Van Nuys, CAfuel starvation due to the pilot's mismanagement of the fuel system and failure to select a tank containing fuel.NTSB NYC03IA011Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-236 · Altoona, PAA failure of the fuel selector for an undetermined reason.NTSB FTW02LA268Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R44 · Del Rio, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter. A contributing factor was the reported gusting wind conditions.NTSB SEA02FA175Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna TR182 · Twin Falls, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain runway alignment and his failure to execute a timely go-around maneuver resutling in the aircraft's impacting a parked fuel truck well clear of the runway safety area. Contributing factors were the strong crosswind/gusty wind…NTSB DEN02FA105Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Rock Springs, WYthe flight crew of the Beech and the pilot of the Piper's failure to attain proper clearance from the other during their respective landings. Factors contributing to the accident were the crew's and the pilot of the other airplane's inadequate visual lookout…NTSB ATL02LA169Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA24-250 · Morton, MSContamination in the exhaust valve guide area which caused the binding of the exhaust valve in the open position.NTSB ANC02FA108Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R-44 · Ketchikan, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter in-flight due to spatial disorientation, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and impact with the surface of a lake. Factors contributing to the accident were the high terrain surrounding the…NTSB MIA02LA159Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Hernando, MSThe pilot's operation of the airplane with known deficiencies ( contaminated fuel system) which resulted in fuel starvation, a forced landing to a cotton field, and damage to the airplane during the landing.NTSB ANC02LA099Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-7-235 · Palmer, AKThe fracture of the right main landing gear axle during landing roll. Factors associated with the accident were corrosion of the landing gear axle, failure of company maintenance personnel to adequately inspect the axle and detect the corrosion, and rough and…NTSB DEN02LA096Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Boulder, COthe pilot's inadequate preflight preparation, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent loss of engine power, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the forced landing, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush. Factors included the…NTSB CHI02CA248Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Ray, NDThe pilot inadvertently stalled the airplane during takeoff. A factor was the tailwind.NTSB ANC02LA095Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Red Devil, AKA partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason during the initial climb after takeoff that resulted in a collision with trees. A contributing factor in the accident was rising terrain which was unsuitable for a forced landing.NTSB DEN02LA090Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Victor, COthe pilot's failure to refuel, resulting in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent loss of engine power. Contributing factors were the pilot's use of inappropriate medication, and the unsuitable terrain on which to make a forced landing.NTSB SEA02LA151Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Creswell, ORThe pilot’s improper management of fuel, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB MIA02WA151Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationPiper PA-23-250B · Virgin Gorda, British Virgin IslandsNTSB NYC02LA158Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R182 · Reading, PASeparation of a hydraulic line from its landing gear motor fitting.NTSB NYC02LA157Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-44 · Atlantic City, NJThe pilot's improper flare during approach.NTSB SEA02LA139Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R182 · Puyallup, WARestricted movement of the left main landing gear resulting in the gear not extending for the landing. A misaligned brake line was a factor.NTSB NYC02LA151Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Kelleys Island, OHThe pilot-in-command's failure to obtain a proper touchdown point. A factor was the downdraft.NTSB CHI02LA218Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TR182 · Copemish, MIThe in-flight engine and cabin fire caused by a fatigue fracture of the left exhaust stack assembly. An additional cause was the part's inadequate design by the aftermarket part manufacturer. A factor to the accident was the soft field in which the emergency…NTSB LAX02LA236Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TR182 · Yuma, AZthe pilot's failure to properly verify that the landing gear was in the down and locked position.NTSB IAD02LA078Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 24-250 · Port Clinton, OHThe pilot's improper flare, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall.NTSB FTW02LA197Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R44 · Houston, TXThe pilot's loss of control after encountering dynamic rollover during takeoff. A contributing factor was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.NTSB ANC02LA061Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-44 · Shageluk, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper glide path. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's diverted attention.NTSB MIA02LA114Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-7-235C · Carrollton, GAthe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind and his failure to maintain aircraft control.NTSB FTW02LA181Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Pecos, TXThe pilot misjudged the landing flare resulting in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the dark night conditions.NTSB DEN02LA054Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TR182 · Glenwood Sprngs, COthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree while conducting an aborted landing. Contributing factors were the pilot’s low approach airspeed, and his failure to maintain directional control during landing roll.NTSB FTW02LA173Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Provo, UTthe total loss of engine power for reasons undetermined.NTSB MIA02LA108Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301 · Meridian, MSinadequate quality control of the manufacturing processes of the crankshaft gear bolt, resulting in failure of the gear bolt, due to hydrogen embrittlement, a total loss of engine power, and damage to the airplane during the subsequent forced landing.NTSB CHI02LA161Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R182 · Harvard, ILThe pilot's failure to verify the extension of the landing gear. Factors were the alternator failure, and the main landing gear down locks not engaged.NTSB ANC02LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-44 · Galena, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing which precipitated a grass fire. Factors contributing to the accident were the manufacturer's inadequate design of the helicopter's exhaust system, placing it low to the ground, and terrain conditions…NTSB CHI02LA150Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Sparta, ILThe total loss of engine power due to a separated cylinder and the failure of the pilot to perform a precautionary landing at the nearest suitable airport when the engine had a partial loss of engine power. The failure of the aircraft owners to perform an…NTSB CHI02LA137Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-236 · Angola, INThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor to the accident was the soft terrain condition.NTSB CHI02LA121Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportYoder GP-4 · Mount Pleasant, MIThe inadvertent stall/spin by the pilot-in-command.NTSB DEN02LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TR182 · Kersey, COThe pilot's inadequate planning decision which led to fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB IAD02LA044Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Louisville, KYThe pilot's inadvertent selection of an empty fuel tank, which resulted in fuel starvation of the engine.NTSB LAX02LA141Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA24-250 · Prescott, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing roll.NTSB FTW02FA118Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T182 · Amarillo, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power plant while maneuvering, and his intentional flight into adverse weather conditions. Contributing factors were low clouds, fog, the power plant, and low altitude flight.NTSB FTW02LA119Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TR182 · Cypress, TXthe total loss of engine power as a result of oil starvation due to a missing oil filler cap, which resulted in a forced landing. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB CHI02LA106Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Fulton, INA loss of engine power due to excessive clearance of the connecting rod bearing resulting in engine seizure. A related factor was the muddy field.NTSB ANC02FA025Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Manokotak, AKThe pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and subsequent collision with terrain during cruise flight. Factors in the accident were low ceilings, snow, and mountainous snow-covered terrain.NTSB LAX02LA095Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · San Jose, CAThe pilot's inadequate planning and improper fuel consumption calculation, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.NTSB MIA02WA062Accident · Serious injuriesForeign investigationCessna TR182 · Porvenir, PanamaNTSB ANC02LA012Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBritten-Norman BN2A-26 · Ouzinkie, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff. Factors associated with the accident are a slush covered runway, and rough/uneven terrain.NTSB MIA02LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-7-235B · Sarasota, FLThe poor in-flight planning decision by the pilot-in-command for his failure to request the runway most aligned with the wind and his failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.