NTSB investigations: Lycoming TI0-540 series, FL
210 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\" = 'FL' 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" = 'FL' 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" 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 MIA05LA116Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Fort Myers, FLInadequate maintenance and repair of the engine top cowling by company maintenance personnel, resulting in failure and separation of the cowling in flight.NTSB MIA05LA071Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Merritt Island, FLThe owner/pilot/mechanics inadequate installation of a fuel line resulting in a fuel leak, partial loss of engine power, and force landing in swampy terrain.NTSB MIA05LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-301T · Destin, FLThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind during a crosswind takeoff resulting in a loss of directional control and subsequent collision with terrain.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 ATL04LA177Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Lake Wales, FLThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation, and his inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in a collision with a television tower.NTSB MIA04FA100Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Baker, FLThe flight crew's inadvertent flight into thunderstorms resulting in the design limits of the airplane being exceeded, loss of aircraft control and subsequent in-flight breakup. A factor in the accident was the lack of required advisory by ATC about a radar…NTSB MIA04CA006Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Everglades City, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain the proper glide path during the approach to land, which resulted in him undershooting the runway.NTSB MIA04CA002Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-24-260B · Archer, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll/run, which resulted in the airplane veering off the centerline of the runway and impacting an object, incurring damage.NTSB MIA03FA167Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31 · Clearwater, FLThe failure of the flightcrew to maintain airspeed (Vs) resulting in an inadvertent stall, uncontrolled descent, and in-flight collision with the ground.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 MIA03LA072Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20M · Destin, FLThe inadequate annual/100-hour inspection of the engine by the mechanic for his failure to properly secure the tailpipe assembly to the turbocharger resulting in separation of the tailpipe and subsequent in-flight fire. Contributing factors in the accident…NTSB MIA03LA061Accident · 4 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Miami, FLThe non instrument-rated pilot-in-command's improper inflight planning/decision, and continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of control during descent, and impact with water.NTSB MIA02FA173Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301T · Yeehaw Junction, FLthe pilot's continued flight into known severe weather, resulting in an in-flight separation of the right wing, vertical stabilizer and the stabilator. Factors in this accident were heavy thunderstorm, and failure of the FAA controllers to provide the pilot…NTSB MIA02FA079Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Palm Bay, FLThe in-flight loss of control for undetermined reasons resulting in the in-flight collision with terrain.NTSB MIA02IA072Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-325 · Fort Laudedale, FLThe failure of the pilot to assure all items of the before landing checklist were complied with before landing, resulting in the wheels up landing.NTSB MIA02LA061Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSmith, Ted Aerostar 601P · Belle Glade, FLthe pilot continued flight into known adverse weather resulting in a loss of control and subsequent impact with the ground.NTSB MIA02FA049Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Micanopy, FLThe pilot's experiencing spatial disorientation while maneuvering at a low altitude at night under visual meteorological conditions which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and an in-flight collision with a tree.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 ATL02LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Lake Wales, FLThe pilot's improper decision to land on a wet sod runway which resulted in a loss of directional control during landing. Factors were the wet grass strip which allowed the airplane to hydroplane.NTSB MIA01FA126Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Fort Lauderdale, FLThe pilot's exceeding the forward center of gravity (CG) ) limits at the time of engine start, the inability of the pilot to control the airplane due to the exceeded CG limits, the failure of the pilot to abort the takeoff with sufficient runway remaining,…NTSB MIA01LA079Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Lakeland, FLThe pilot's failure to disengage the parking brake prior to taxi and his failure to stop and investigate the brakes when they malfunctioned during taxi for takeoff resulting in the wheel brakes heating and starting the tires on fire.NTSB MIA01GA070Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Marathon, FLThe pilot-in-command's lack of recent experience in instrument flight resulting in the pilot becoming spatially disoriented, and subsequent in-flight collision with water while descending.NTSB MIA00LA218Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Immokalee, FLThe inadequate supervision of the pilot rated student by the CFI for her failure to note that the fuel selector was positioned to an empty fuel tank. Also, failure of the CFI to attain the proper rate of descent at touchdown resulting in a hard landing.…NTSB MIA00LA049Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300T · Fort Lauderdale, FLThe failure of the pilot to maintain minimum flying airspeed, (Vso) during takeoff following a partial loss of engine power resulting in the aircraft stalling, an uncontrolled descent, and collision with trees. A factor in the accident was the failure of the…NTSB MIA99LA265Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Naples, FLThe pilot's failure to perform manual gear extension procedures with a suspected unsafe landing gear indication which resulted in a collapse of the main landing gear on landing rollout. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of total experience in kind…NTSB MIA98LA257Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Opa Locka, FLThe pilot's improper remedial action in recovering from a bounced landing resulting in a stall, and his incorrect recovery from a pilot induced oscillation (PIO) condition. A factor was the pilot's failure to execute a timely go-around maneuver.NTSB MIA98LA145Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Fruitland Park, FLthe pilot's failure to attain the proper rate of descent at touchdown.NTSB MIA98LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerofab Lake LA-250 · Miami, FLloss of engine power for an undetermined reason(s), which resulted in a forced landing and subsequent encounter with rough water.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 ATL96TA047Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Windermere, FLthe use of improper connecting rod bolts, failure of the overhaul facility to record the correct overhaul date on the work orders for the stored connecting rod assemblies, and subsequent failure of the connecting rod bolts.NTSB MIA96LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46 · Fort Myers, FLThe failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate amount of rudder input to compensate for engine torque during takeoff.NTSB MIA95LA166Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Orlando, FLUnknown.NTSB MIA95LA098Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Venice, FLFailure of the globe GC-1B (swift) pilot to see the Piper PA-23 in time to avoid a collision, and the Piper PA-23 pilot's delay in initiating remedial action to avoid the collision.NTSB MIA94LA123Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Spring Hill, FLUnsuitable terrain encountered during a forced landing. Contributing to the accident was the fatigue failure of one of the propeller blade's pitch change knob.NTSB MIA94LA066Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Tamarac, FLThe loss of engine power for undetermined causes.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 MIA94LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-60 · Orlando, FLThe failure of the pilot-in-command of the other aircraft to maintain a visual lookout and clearance between aircraft.NTSB MIA92LA132Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Opa Locka, FLThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind condition and failure to maintain runway alignment during the landing roll. A contributing factor was a shifting crosswind.NTSB MIA92LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300T · Daytona Beach, FLTotal loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB MIA91LA138Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Clearwater, FLInadequate annual inspection of the airplane by maintenance personnel who failed to detect a deteriorated oil line. This resulted in oil exhaustion causing the total loss of engine power due to failure of one of the connecting rods. Also inadvertent…NTSB MIA91LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Orlando, FLFailure of the pilot to follow proper procedures resulting in a gearup landing.NTSB MIA90LA172Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA24-260 · Destin, FLThe pilots failure to obtain accurate wind information resulting in the airplane being blown off the runway on landing when a gust which exceeded the crosswind capability of the airplane was encountered.NTSB MIA90LA160Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Plymouth, FLThe pilots decision to depart for his destination airport in the path of approaching thunderstorms resulting in the encounter with wind gusts during landing which exceeded his limitations.NTSB MIA90FA090Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportButler Aerostar 601 · Lake Butler, FLInflight failure of the left engine which was caused by inadequate maintenance and inspection by company maintenance personnel resulting in heat damaged magneto leads as a result of a missing exhaust flange-to-turbocharger seal. In addition, the inflight…NTSB MIA90FA022Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper 601P · Fort Myers, FLFailure of the pilot to properly follow the IFR procedure and to identify the decision height. Factors related to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions, darkness, the pilot's lack of visual perception without the approach lights, and tree(s) in…NTSB MIA89LA086Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander 500U · Daytona Beach, FLControl malfunction of undetermined cause that made further flight inadvisable.NTSB MIA88LA266Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Punta Gorda, FLThe plt was returning from VFR xc flt during which many climbs, descents & detours were made to avoid adverse wx & maintain VFR. He stated the strong headwinds considerably reduced his grndspeed. At his 1st intended ldg arpt, strong gusty x-winds made the…NTSB MIA88LA193Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301T · Lake Wales, FLDuring takeoff from the grass strip, the left main landing gear and wingtip collided with runway lights & a fencepost. The acft was slow to climb. After clearing trees at the departure end of the rwy, the acft descended below treetop level, then continued to…NTSB MIA88FA178Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportRockwell A9B · Marianna, FLThe acft sustained a complete & sudden power loss while engaged in ag operations at low alt. The prop, fwd portion of the crankshaft, cyl head & other eng parts separated from the acft. The acft struck a row of 40 ft trees & crashed to the grnd. An exam of…NTSB MIA88FA083Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Pembroke Park, FLThe non-instrument rated private pilot obtained a weather briefing that indicated the weather would be deteriorating to IMC, but he attempted a flight anyway. During the flight, he became disoriented and penetrated 2 control zones and then struck an antenna…