NTSB investigations: Lycoming TI0-540 series, CA
205 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Lycoming TI0-540 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.
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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 c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'CA' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('41533'))
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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'CA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('41533'))
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NTSB LAX05FA058Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-350P · Palo Alto, CAthe pilot's misjudged distance and speed on final approach, which led to a long landing and a runway overrun. Also causal was the pilot's inadequate in-flight decision to continue flight with indications of apparent serious system anomalies, failure to divert…NTSB LAX04FA177Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301T · Ukiah, CAThe non-instrument rated pilot's flight intentional flight into instrument meteorological conditions during takeoff-initial climb, which resulted in spatial disorientation, a subsequent loss of aircraft control, and an uncontrolled descent into terrain. A…NTSB LAX04FA102Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Big Pine, CAfailure of the pilot to maintain clearance with mountainous terrain for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX04LA084Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Riverside, CAengine oil exhaustion due to the extrusion of an oil filter converter plate gasket and the failure of the aircraft owner to comply with a mandatory Service Bulletin and a Federal Aviation Administration emergency Airworthiness Directive.NTSB LAX04FA001Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301T · Corona, CAfailure of the turbocharger exhaust clamp due to a pre-existing weld crack, which allowed the release of high temperature exhaust gasses in the engine compartment, causing an in-flight fire.NTSB LAX03FA166Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportRockwell 114 · Bishop, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering close to the ground over mountainous terrain in a high density altitude environment near the upper performance capability of the airplane, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush into…NTSB LAX03LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T182T · Long Beach, CAThe student's failure to maintain directional control and the instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight by his delayed remedial action.NTSB LAX02LA248Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20M · Gualala, CAThe pilot's delayed decision in executing a go-around. Contributing factors were the pilot's limited experience landing on short fields and the rising terrain.NTSB LAX02LA048Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301T · Groveland, CAThe pilot's collision with an unobserved animal that entered the active runway during the dark nighttime when the pilot's visibility was diminished.NTSB LAX01FA207Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-350P · Stockton, CAa loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Also causal was the inadequate supervision of the flight by the CFI for allowing a simulated emergency maneuver to continue below an altitude which would not allow for recovery contingencies.NTSB LAX01LA166Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Napa, CAThe pilot-in-command's failure to verify the fuel supply before flight, and his improper fuel management, that resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power during takeoff climb resulting in a forced landing and collision with ground obstacles.NTSB LAX01FA113Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Essex, CARupture of the fuel injection flow divider diaphragm due to improper manufacture of the raw material stock from which the diaphragm was fabricated. The diaphragm tear resulted in complete engine power loss, which required the pilot to descend into an…NTSB LAX01FA103Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-350P · Paso Robles, CAThe pilot/owner/operator's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the takeoff initial climb resulting in an in-flight collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the dark night light condition.NTSB LAX00LA112Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301T · Coalinga, CAThe failure of the landing gear for undetermined reasons to go into the locked position after the pilot conducted a manual and emergency gear extension. A factor in the accident was the undetermined failure of the electrical system.NTSB LAX00LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Fallbrook, CAthe pilot's misjudged altitude and distance during a night landing approach, which resulted in an undershoot.NTSB LAX99LA023Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-350P · Mammoth, CAThe pilot's failure to ensure that the autopilot was off prior to takeoff, and, his failure to maintain pitch control during the resultant pitch trim excursion during the takeoff ground roll.NTSB LAX98LA062Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Healdsburg, CAthe pilot's misjudged distance and altitude relationship to the runway during a short field approach, which resulted in an undershoot and a hard landing.NTSB LAX97LA181Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Burbank, CAimproperly secured upper cowl fasteners by unknown person(s).NTSB LAX96LA202Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300T · Kernville, CAthe pilot's inadequate compensation for the downdraft condition and subsequent failure to maintain a proper rate of descent.NTSB LAX96FA050Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Fullerton, CAthe pilot-in-command's failure to follow IFR procedures in that he descended below the minimum descent altitude and failed to execute a missed approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot-in-command's self-induced pressure to get to work.NTSB LAX95LA292Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301T · Truckee, CAA failure in the aircraft electrical system, and the pilot's failure (or inability) to extend the landing gear with the emergency extension system. A factor relating to the accident was: the pilot's decision to continue the flight with a known deficiency.NTSB LAX95LA251Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M-20-M · Santa Monica, CAthe pilot's improper remedial action during an aborted takeoff due to an improperly installed pitot line to the airspeed indicator.NTSB LAX95LA194Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander 500S · Santa Barbara, CAthe inadequate visual lookout by both pilots and their failures to maintain adequate separation from each other while taxiing in a non-movement area.NTSB LAX93LA341Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300T · Willows, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft.NTSB LAX93FA119Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Truckee, CAThe pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. The adverse weather conditions contributed to the accident.NTSB LAX93LA109Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31 · Columbia, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath while on short final approach. A factor in the accident was the dark night lighting conditions which may have affected the pilot's perceptual awareness of the airport environment and the cues for a proper…NTSB LAX92LA399Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper 601P · Bakersfield, CAThe pilot's selection of an inadequate altitude for an intentional low pass. Contributing to the accident was the dusk light conditions, and the pilots improper inflight planning and decision.NTSB LAX92LA299Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301T · Shafter, CAThe pic's poor preflight planning and the pic's and flight instructor/passenger's failure to use the emergency checklist. The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation was a factor in the accident.NTSB LAX92LA266Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Coalinga, CAThe failure of the pilot to maintain the proper glide path during the night VFR approach which resulted in a landing undershoot and a subsequent collision with the raised asphalt lip of the runway edge.NTSB LAX92LA239Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300T · Chino, CAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. The pilot's misjuding the flare was a factor.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 LAX91LA315Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA32-300 · Corona, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain an airspeed above the aircraft's stall speed after the engine failed. Factors contributing to the accident were: the failure of the engine, magneto and accessory drive gear, the rough terrain conditions over which the engine…NTSB LAX90LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Ontario, CAImproper use of the brakes by the pilot of the Piper PA-31.NTSB LAX89LA313Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Mammoth Lakes, CAThe pilot's improper compensation for the existing wind condition and his failure to maintain airspeed. Factors that related to the accident were: the gusty & cross-winds and high density altitude.NTSB LAX89LA147Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Salinas, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain proper taxiway alignment, when he diverted his attention, while taxiing. The location of the parked aircraft was a related factor.NTSB LAX89LA088Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301T · Santa Ana, CAPoor preflight planning and preparation by selecting the wrong runway despite NOTAM and ATIS information indicating the runway was closed.NTSB LAX89FA025Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA31P-350 · Redlands, CAThe pilot's inadvertent selection of an inappropriate altitude for the attempted night special VFR circle to land maneuver. Contributing to the accident was the dark night, restricted visibilities and lack of ground reference lights. Also contributing to the…NTSB LAX88LA074Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Los Angeles, CAWhile taxiing after landing, N911E was instructed to taxi to a position and hold, en route to that position, the acft collided with N75397 that was also holding in the same position. The plt of N911E stated that he did not see the acft due to moisture that…NTSB LAX88LA017Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · San Mateo, CAWhile over the ocean, the pilot noted that the engine did not sound right and that the oil pressure indication had dropped to zero. Shortly afterward, the engine began to vibrate violently and seized. The pilot planned for a forced landing to an open field…NTSB LAX87FA281Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301T · Monterey, CALoss of control of the aircraft, by the pilot, while excuting a missed approach.NTSB LAX87LA182Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Lincoln, CAThe aircraft collided with a ditch after a loss of pwr during t/o climb at aprx 350 to 400 ft AGL. The plt described the loss of pwr as 'like taking the throttle and pulling off in a rapid motion.' He noticed during his preflt check that the fuel in the right…NTSB LAX86LA286Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300T · Paso Robles, CAThe plt was informed that he was trailing smoke on climb out. The plt elected to continue the climb due to IMC at the departure arpt and divert to another arpt located 26 NM north. He continued to climb to 4,500 ft MSL to VMC. The oil warning light…NTSB LAX86FA069Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Newport Beach, CAThe plt contacted coast TRACON (terminal radar control) & requested VFR traffic advisories to torrence. At aprx 0747 psthe declared an emergency, said the eng had quit & requested vectors to the john wayne/orange county arpt. The controllerprovided a hdg to…NTSB LAX86LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Santa Maria, CAAfter completing a nighttime business flight, the plt landed and taxied to parking. Enroute the plt attempted to taxi between two hangars and around a wash rack. The acft collided with an unmarked curb adjacent to the wash rack and the gear collapsed bending…NTSB LAX86LA033Accident · 3 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301T · San Diego, CAThe flt departed in VFR conditions after a wx briefing which indicated that clear skies and unrestricted visibilty existed and were forecasted at the destination airport. On arrival the plt requested and received clearance for an instrument apch. When the flt…NTSB LAX85LA248Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Baker, CAPlt became lost on a daylight VFR flt and was unable, because of her low altitude, to receive any nav radio aids or establish radio communications. Because of apch darkness and a low fuel state she elected to perform a precautionary landing on a dirt strip.…NTSB LAX85LA143Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Hayward, CAWhile the instructor plt (CFI) & student were practicing landings, the eng lost power during the initial climb of the 4th touch-&-go at aprx 30 to 40 ft AGL. The CFI took control of the acft & attempted to land on the remaining rwy. However, the acft…NTSB LAX85FA130Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300T · Bishop, CAThe plt rptd that shortly after leveling off at 11500 ft MSL, the engine exploded causing both windscreens to be covered with oil and fire. The fire stopped during the emergency descent. The acft landed on ry 30 at Bishop arpt, Bishop, CA without further…NTSB LAX85LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Sonoma, CAPlt made inadvertant gear up landing. Plt stated he forgot to lower the gear when his attention was diverted to the cabin door which came open in-flight.NTSB LAX84IA353Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Chowchilla, CAThe acft collided with VASI lights during an unscheduled landing when plt became ill & according to the passengers became unconscious. The passenger, a non-plt, landed the acft. The plt was transported by ambulence to a nearby hospitalwhere doctors stated…