NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-540 series, 2006
43 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
Latest cases
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\") = 2006
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") = 2006
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 NYC07FA052Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna TR182 · Charlotte, NCThe pilot's spatial disorientation, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control and subsequent in-flight breakup. Contributing to the accident was instrument meteorological conditions.NTSB DFW07CA034Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Jacksboro, TXThe pilot's improper fuel calculations, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor was the unsuitable terrain encountered during the emergency landing.NTSB CHI07FA026Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Wellington, ILSpatial disorientation experienced by the pilot while attempting to visually locate traffic during cruise flight, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control. Contributing factors were the inadvertent overload failure of the wing spar and stabilator, and the…NTSB DFW07CA015Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M5 · New Braunfels, TXThe failure of the right main landing gear attachment during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop. A contributing factor was a crosswind.NTSB CHI07IA017Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Sherman, ILThe loose connecting rod bolt due to a loss of torque and subsequent failure of the connecting rod during cruise flight.NTSB ANC07LA001Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Port Alsworth, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of control while maneuvering, and an in-flight collision with tree covered terrain. Factors associated with the accident are the pilot's inadequate evaluation of weather…NTSB MIA07WA001Accident · Serious injuriesForeign investigationPiper PA-23-250 · Arklins Island, BahamasNTSB NYC07LA001Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Hammonton, NJDisplacement of the idler gear assembly, which resulted in a loss of camshaft timing, and a subsequent engine failure. Contributing to the accident was the swampy terrain condition.NTSB DFW06LA207Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Newton, MSThe total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination. A factor was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.NTSB CHI06CA257Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Anamoose, NDThe pilot not maintaining altitude/clearance from terrain during the aerial application pass.NTSB LAX06LA269Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TR182 · San Carlos, CAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB SEA06LA166Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Auburn, WAThe failure of the landing gear's normal retraction/extension assembly due to an overload condition.NTSB SEA06CA157Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiggott Bearhawk · Port Angeles, WAThe loss of directional control as a result of the disconnected tail wheel steering system, which led to an inadvertent ground loop during the landing roll.NTSB CHI06CA216Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-25 · Minot, NDThe loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel calculations and the low airspeed which resulted in the pilot stalling the airplane. A factor was the car on the road which prevented the pilot from landing on the road.NTSB CHI06LA223Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Underwood, NDThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power line during the aerial application flight.NTSB DFW06LA191Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R182 · McAlester, OKThe in-flight fuel leak and fire as result of electrical arcing of a fuel line connecting the engine driven fuel pump and the electric fuel pump.NTSB CHI06CA214Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R-44 · Wadsworth, ILThe pilot inadvertently pulled back on the cyclic when birds flew into the windscreen. A factor associated with the accident were the birds.NTSB DEN06CA101Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Olathe, KSthe pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to landing.NTSB ATL06FA102Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Suches, GAThe pilot's failure to retract the wing flaps and his decision to make a turn while performing a go-around.NTSB ANC06FA089Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Manley Hot Spng, AKThe pilot's continued cruise flight into known adverse weather conditions, his failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering, and his exceeding the design stress limits of the airplane, which resulted in an in-flight break-up. Factors associated with…NTSB ATL06CA097Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna R182 · Lebanon, TNImproper maintenance by other maintenance personnel resulting in the puncture of the landing gear hydraulic down line and the failure of the main landing gear to extended on landing.NTSB ATL06LA094Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Wilkesboro, NCThe pilot's improper fuel consumption calculations and improper in-flight planning/decision which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, a forced landing, and collision with terrain.NTSB NYC06FA133Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-236 · Manahawkin, NJThe noninstrument-rated pilot's inadvertent VFR cruise flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his subsequent loss of aircraft control, which resulted in his exeeding the design stress limits of the airplane, and an in-flight separation of the…NTSB ANC06LA064Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R44 · Skwentna, AKThe pilot's improper rigging of the external sling load, which allowed the suspended load/cargo cable to entangle and disable the tail rotor control, resulting in a loss of control during cruise and an in-flight collision with terrain.NTSB LAX06CA184Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R44 · Wailuku, HIthe pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing gusty wind conditions that resulted in his failure to maintain proper alignment with the landing area.NTSB NYC06CA105Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Laconia, NHThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing.NTSB ANC06LA072Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHelio H-250 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's improper use of the carburetor heat control during takeoff, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power, a hard landing, and an on ground encounter with terrain. A factor contributing to the accident was an inadvertent ground loop.NTSB LAX06CA176Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Carson City, NVThe loss of engine power due to the pilot's inadequate fuel system management, which resulted in fuel starvation and the loss of engine power.NTSB ANC06CA057Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R-44 · Indiantown, FLA hard landing and subsequent nose down when the helicopter pilot misjudged the landing flare during a touchdown autorotation.NTSB CHI06FA128Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportRobinson R44 · East Troy, WIThe pilot's failure to calculate the weight and balance of the helicopter prior to flight, his failure to recognize and correct the forward center of gravity condition and his failure to abort the takeoff. A factors was the pilot's improper decision to…NTSB MIA06LA106Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Caribbean SeaThe failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane. A contributing factor in the accident was the spatial disorientation of the pilot, resulting in the in-flight loss of control.NTSB DFW06CA116Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportHeliotech H-250 · Woodville, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with obstructions at the departure end of the airstrip during an aborted landing. A contributing factor was dusk light conditions.NTSB DEN06LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T-R182RG · Englewood, COthe pilot inadvertently retracting the landing gear.NTSB MIA06FA092Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Dunnellon, FLThe loss of engine power as a result of fuel starvation due to a contaminated carburetor fuel inlet screen.NTSB DEN06LA061Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Smith Center, KSthe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush, and subsequent impact with the field and fence. A factor contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate flight planning and preparation.NTSB DEN06LA059Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TR182 · Fort Collins, COthe loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors were the pilot's improper preflight planning, the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane, and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB ANC06LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Mammoth Lake, CAThe collapse of the right main landing gear during landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control and an on-ground encounter with a snowbank. A factor associated with the accident was other maintenance personnel's inadequate inspection of the…NTSB DEN06LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Torreon, NMThe jammed magneto drive gear and the fractured camshaft gear, which resulted in the total engine failure. A factor contributing to the accident was the unsuitable dirt road on which the pilot had to force land the airplane.NTSB SEA06LA052Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R44 · Helena, MTThe pilot's intentional suicide. The unauthorized use of a helicopter and impairment by alcohol were factors.NTSB CHI06LA072Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Jackson, MIthe blocked induction air filter due to ice accumulation which resulted in a loss of engine power. The pilot's improper weather evaluation, trees, snow, fog, and icing conditions were factors.NTSB NYC06CA059Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna R182 · Bedford, MAThe pilot's improper flare resulting in a hard landing. A factor in the accident was the wind gusts.NTSB LAX06FA082Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Mammoth Lakes, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed resulting in a stall/spin.NTSB MIA06FA039Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R44 · Grand Ridge, FLThe pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather, and his impairment, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees and terrain during cruise flight.