NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-540 series, 2019
32 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\") = 2019
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") = 2019
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 ERA20LA057Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA32 · Florida, MAThe pilot’s fuel mismanagement during flight, resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and a forced landing in a remote, wooded terrain.NTSB ERA20LA053Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Louisville, KYThe pilot’s improper flare to land, which resulted in a hard landing and the nose landing gear collapsing.NTSB CEN20WA024Accident · 7 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA32 · Kingston, CanadaNTSB CEN20LA018Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA32 · Houston, TXThe pilot's failure to select the proper fuel tank before departure, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.NTSB WPR19LA267Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Modesto, CAA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB ERA19LA287Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson R44 · Sanford, METhe student pilot's failure to maintain helicopter control while hover-taxiing in gusting wind conditions.NTSB ERA19LA273Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson R44 · Sardis, GAFatigue failure of the fasteners on the engine crankshaft, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power and a subsequent forced landing.NTSB GAA19CA511Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · Cottonwood, AZThe student pilot's improper pitch and lateral control during a soft-field takeoff, which resulted in impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's failure to relinquish control of the airplane to the instructor.NTSB WPR19LA239Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA24 · Wendover, UTFailure of the landing gear solenoid, which resulted in failure of the landing gear position switch, and the pilot's subsequent inability to extend the gear using the manual emergency extension system for undetermined reasons.NTSB GAA19CA507Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M5 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's excessive braking during landing on a dry lakebed, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB CEN19LA257Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Jacksonville, FLThe pilot's failure to select a fuel tank with adequate fuel, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.NTSB GAA19CA471Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · Falcon, COThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper approach path and his delayed decision to go around, which resulted in impact with a construction barrier before the runway. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to land on a runway closed for landing.NTSB WPR19LA201Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna R182 · King City, CAA landing gear collapse following an undetermined loss of electrical power, which prevented the landing gear from fully extending.NTSB GAA19CA398Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna R182 · Petersburg, VAThe pilot's failure to verify that the main landing gear were extended, which resulted in landing with partially extended landing gear. Contributing to the accident was a tripped landing gear motor circuit breaker.NTSB GAA19CA387Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA32 · Seldovia, AKThe pilot's failure to attain a sufficient climb following a short-field takeoff, which resulted in collision with trees.NTSB GAA19CA395Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M5 · Gillette, WYThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB CEN19LA183Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA24 · Greeley, COThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in failure of the right main landing gear and a subsequent loss of control.NTSB ANC19FA026Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportHelio H 250 · Seward, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during takeoff, which resulted in an in-flight collision, a loss of control, and impact with terrain.NTSB GAA19CA340Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA24 · Cambridge, OHThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing, and his subsequent loss of directional control, which resulted in impact with a creek.NTSB ERA19FA179Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna TR182 · St. Simons Island, GAThe pilot's loss of airplane control during approach for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN19RA145Accident · 5 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA32 · Roatán, HondurasimportNTSB CEN19LA126Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Dwight, ILA partial loss of engine power due to a restriction in fuel flow for undetermined reasons.NTSB GAA19CA204Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna R182 · Marysville, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and nose-over.NTSB GAA19CA196Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA32 · Lakeland, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a fence post during taxi to parking.NTSB GAA19CA191Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA32 · Swainsboro, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and the landing gear collapsing.NTSB WPR19LA101Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportDennis l Zumbalt SKY Bolt · Deming, NMThe pilot’s failure to properly position the fuel selector before takeoff, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB ERA19FA112Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA25 · Fort Lauderdale, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain proper altitude and clearance while maneuvering during a banner tow flight, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a 19-story building in a heavily congested area. Contributing to the accident were the easterly wind…NTSB ERA19TA111Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA32 · West Palm Beach (Atlantic Ocean)A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence, which resulted in a ditched landing in the ocean.NTSB GAA19CA145Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA32 · Lacon, ILThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing with gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a subsequent impact with a snowbank.NTSB ERA19WA103Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBritten Norman BN2B · Esmeraldas, EcuadorThe government of Ecuador has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Britten Norman BN2B airplane that occurred on January 25, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Ecuador's investigation under the…NTSB CEN19LA071Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA24 · Beechwood, WIA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB ERA19LA085Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA24 · Wilkes-Barre, PAThe pilot/mechanic's improper installation and securing of the mixture control cable, which led to a simultaneous loss of total engine power and failure of the nose landing gear to fully extend when the cable caught on the nose landing gear assembly.