NTSB investigations: Lycoming TI0-540 series
77 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Lycoming TI0-540 series, where the first occurrence was “Loss of engine power(total) - nonmechanical”. 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
| 1982 | 2 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 8 |
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1985 | 3 |
| 1986 | 3 |
| 1987 | 3 |
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1989 | 3 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1991 | 2 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1994 | 4 |
| 1995 | 3 |
| 1996 | 7 |
| 1997 | 2 |
| 1998 | 2 |
| 1999 | 2 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 3 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2003 | 4 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2005 | 4 |
| 2006 | 4 |
| 2007 | 3 |
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 c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('41533')
AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o.\"occurrenceNumber\" = 1 AND o.\"occurrenceCode\" = 353))
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 c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('41533')
AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 353))
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 SEA07LA254Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-350P · Corona, CAFuel starvation as a result of the pilot's fuel system mismanagement and failure to select a tank containing fuel.NTSB DEN07CA105Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-32-301T · Santa Fe, NMThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation, and improper in-flight decisions resulting in fuel exhaustion. A factor was the unsuitable terrain for landing.NTSB ATL07LA044Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Phenix City, ALLoss of engine power due to fuel starvation, the pilot's inadequate preflight planning, and his misunderstanding of how the fuel system operates. Contributing to the accident was the manufacturers insufficiently defined procedures for low fuel operations,…NTSB DEN06GA128Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Fort Meade, FLA loss of power in the right engine while manuevering for reasons undetermined, and failure to maintain aircraft control which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing factors were the airspeed below Vmc, and an altitude too low to afford a safe…NTSB LAX06FA258Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Saipan, SarkA loss of engine power during the initial climb due to fuel starvation resulting from the pilot's improper fuel selector valve position selection and his failure to select a tank containing an adequate fuel supply. Contributing to the accident was the high…NTSB ANC06LA021Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Winslow, AZThe presence of a foreign material/substance in the fuel system, which partially blocked the fuel flow divider, and resulted in a loss of engine power during takeoff-initial climb, and an emergency landing. A factor associated with the accident was unsuitable…NTSB CHI06FA067Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Pierre, SDThe loss of engine power during takeoff-initial climb due to the pilot's failure to correctly position the fuel selector, which resulted in fuel starvation and a forced landing.NTSB CHI06LA051Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Marshall, MNA loss of engine power in both engines while on approach due to fuel exhaustion and the pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations leading to him refueling the outboard tanks only.NTSB CHI05CA181Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-31-310 · Lake Huron, MIThe fuel exhaustion during cruise flight, the inadequate in-flight planning/decision by the pilot, and the unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot during the forced landing.NTSB CHI05CA093Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300 · St. Charles, MOThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision by his failure to switch fuel tanks which resulted in fuel starvation and the loss of engine power. A factor was the trees.NTSB CHI05CA087Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Jeffersonville, INThe pilot's inadequate preflight of the aircraft by his failure to detect an open fuel drain which resulted in fuel starvation and the loss of engine power. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to follow emergency procedures, low ceiling, fog and…NTSB MIA05LA011Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Pompano Beach, FLThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power in one engine. Contributing factors were the pilot's inadequate handling of the aircraft following failure of the right engine for his failure…NTSB NYC04LA057Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Bradford, PAA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during approach.NTSB MIA03LA154Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-310 · Jupiter, FLThe pilot's failure to adequately plan for the flight which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a forced landing, and damage to the airplane during the landing.NTSB ATL03TA078Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportAero Commander 500S · Mount Pleasant, SCThe improper refueling of the airplane by airport personnel with the incorrect fuel grade that resulted in a total loss in engine power on both engines during initial climb. A factor was the inadequate preflight inspection by the pilot in command.NTSB ANC03LA032Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell 500-S · Chickaloon, AKThe improper installation of an engine fuel line fitting by contracted maintenance personnel resulting in an in-flight engine fire. Contributing factors in the accident were an inadequate annual inspection by company maintenance personnel, and the lack of…NTSB NYC03LA051Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Taylor Mill, KYThe pilot's inaccurate in-flight planning and fuel consumption calculations, and his improper decision not to land and refuel.NTSB NYC02LA153Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Bluffton, OHThe pilot's fuel mismanagement with his failure to position the fuel selector to the proper tank which resulted in engine fuel starvation.NTSB MIA02FA048Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Hollywood, FLThe pilot's inadequate planning for a Title 14 CFR Part 135 on-demand air taxi flight, and his failure to refuel the airplane, which resulted in fuel exhaustion while en route over the Atlantic Ocean, a power off glide, and ditching in the ocean.NTSB CHI02LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-301T · Phillips, WIThe fuel starvation encountered on takeoff and unsuitable terrain the pilot encountered during the forced landing. A factor was the fuel selector valve malfunction.NTSB IAD01LA059Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-310 · Uniontown, OHFuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to perform fuel calculations. A factor was the inboard fuel tank probes not being within the manufacturer's resistance limits, which resulted in inaccurate fuel gauges.NTSB MIA01LA136Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Wilmington, NCA total loss of engine power due to the failure of maintenance to properly secure the fuel selector cover, resulting in the pilot inadvertently selecting "off" instead of "left" tank, and the subsequent forced landing to uneven terrain.NTSB FTW00LA170Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander 700 · Breckenridge, TXFuel exhaustion as a result of an inaccurate fuel quantity indicating system. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB ANC99LA097Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Mcgrath, AKThe pilot's improper management of the fuel supply, and subsequent fuel starvation. A factor in the accident was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB LAX99LA149Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31 · Pacific Ocean (Pacific Ocean)An undetermined system malfunction in the right engine, which led to an increase in fuel usage beyond the pilot's planned fuel consumption rate and eventual fuel supply exhaustion.NTSB NYC99LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Ravenna, OHThe pilot's improper decision to continue to operate the airplane with inoperative equipment which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Factors were the inoperative fuel quantity gauges, and the night conditions.NTSB CHI98LA097Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Peoria, ILan improper preflight inspection of the airplane by the pilot and the inadvertant stall/mush which was encountered. A factor associated with this accident was the pilot's decision to continue to use the emergency hydraulic hand pump rather than the CO2 bottle…NTSB FTW97LA232Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander Callair A-9B · El Indio, TXthe pilot's inadequate preflight, subsequent fuel starvation, and failure of the pilot to reposition the fuel selector to another tank (perform emergency procedure) after the loss of engine power, which resulted in a forced landing and subseqent nose-over.…NTSB CHI97LA110Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGulfstream 500B · Mission, KSthe pilot's inadequate preflight planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion.NTSB ANC97LA012Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31 · Nunapitchuk, AKthe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control during the landing. Factors associated with the accident were: the low fuel condition, which led to a single engine landing, and the crosswind condition.NTSB MIA97IA016Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Mccomb, MSthe lineman's fueling of the aircraft with the wrong type fuel, the pilot's failure to verify the type of fuel added to the aircraft before flight, and failure of the refueling facility to be equipped with the proper fuel nozzle.NTSB CHI96LA335Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31 · Janesville, WIfuel exhaustion as a result of an inadequate preflight by the pilot in command.NTSB CHI96LA333Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32 · Chicago, ILthe pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power. A factor relating to the accident was: the pilot's improper flare during the forced landing.NTSB MIA96LA187Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · St Petersburg, FLa loss of engine power due to fuel contamination, which resulted in a forced landing (ditching) in water. Factors relating to the accident were: an inadquate annual inspection by maintenance personnel, and an inadequate preflight inspection by the pilot.NTSB FTW96LA302Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300T · Rogers, ARfuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to refuel. Factors were the below landing minimums weather conditions and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW96LA139Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell 500U · Hampton, ARImproper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB LAX95LA092Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Buckeye, AZa loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB SEA95LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Salem, ORFuel starvation due to inadequate supervision of the dual student by the pilot-in-command when the dual student improperly adjusted the fuel selector position.NTSB FTW95LA085Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Brownsville, TXThe fuel starvation loss of engine power due to the pilot's improper use of the fuel tank selector. Factors were the pilot's qualification and the lack of suitable terrain for landing.NTSB BFO94LA084Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Montgomery, NYThe pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply with an improper fuel selector position which resulted in fuel starvation and the loss of engine power. A factor is the instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight.NTSB FTW94LA136Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Laredo, TXThe fuel exhaustion induced power loss due to the pilot's inadequate preflight and his failure to refuel the airplane prior to departure. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB BFO94LA053Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24- 260 · Stow, MAThe pilot's failure to follow the checklist which resulted in fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power. The lack of suitable terrain to complete a forced landing was a factor.NTSB MIA94LA046Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301 · Live Oak, FLThe improper use of the fuel selector by the pilot-in-command by switching to an empty fuel tank. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to switch back to a tank with fuel.NTSB CHI92DTG02Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCallair A9B · Bisbee, NDThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation resulting from the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.NTSB LAX91LA343Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-310 · Byron, CAThe pilot's failure to refuel the airplane and his misjudging the distance to the runway.NTSB LAX91LA313Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell 500S · Kahului, HIThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the aircraft after refueling. The failure of the aircraft manufacturer to publish the refueling instructions in the operator's manual, the inadequate fuel servicing of the aircraft by other maintenance personnel…NTSB NYC90LA163Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-31A · Wilmington, OHA power loss caused by fuel exhaustion when the pilot took off with the fuel selector on the empty fuel tank.NTSB ATL89LA181Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Somerset, OHThe pilot's failure to adequately perform an airplane pre-flight inspection and drain water present in the airplane fuel supply. The airplane engine subsequently lost power due to the water contamination.NTSB FTW89LA087Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Eufaula, OKThe pilot's improper positioning of the fuel selector, which resulted in a loss of power due to fuel starvation, and his failure to followed the emergency procedure. A factor related to the accident was: rough terrain in the emergency landing area.NTSB ATL89FA066Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31 · Springfield, OHFuel exhaustion precipatated by the inadequate fuel consumption calculations performed by the pilot, pressure from the company president to not carry excess fuel and improper in-flight planning/decisions by the pilot by not refueling enroute before fuel was…