NTSB investigations: Lycoming TI0-540 series
2,259 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.\"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."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 BFO94FA066Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Salem, OHVFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), his loss of aircraft control due to spatial disorientation, and exceeding the design stress limits of the aircraft. Factors related to the accident were: darkness, the adverse weather…NTSB FTW94LA117Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Roswell, NMThe loss of control due to clear air turbulence.NTSB CHI94LA121Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Ellsworth, NEthe jammed impulse coupling on the left magneto which caused the crankshaft drive gear to shear from the crankshaft.NTSB NYC94LA059Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Norwood, MAThe inadequate supervision by the instructor pilot during the landing, resulting in the improper runway alignment by the student pilot, and the subsequent collision with a snowbank. A factor related to the accident was the incomplete runway snow removal.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 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 CHI94LA056Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Mcintosh, SDwas continued VFR flight into IMC and the failure to maintain clearance with the terrain. Factors associated with this accident were an inaccurate weather evaluation by the pilot, snow and the rising terrain.NTSB NYC94LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-R-301T · Norwood, MAThe pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff which resulted in a overrun of the runway. Factors were a snow covered runway, takeoff speed not attained, brakes not used, and a ditch.NTSB NYC94LA039Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46 · Wilkes-Barre, PAwas the loss of engine oil for undetermined reasons and the subsequent engine failure, resulting in a forced landing and collision with trees.NTSB ANC94LA026Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32 · Port Lions, AKImproper inflight planning and decision-making by the pilot in command. Factors contributing to the accident were the icy runway condition and the tailwind.NTSB ATL94FA029Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301T · Covington, GASpatial disorientation experienced by the pilot, resulting in his failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors were the total failure of the engine driven vacuum pump, and the night, cloud conditions prevailing at the time of the accident.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 LAX94WA053Accident · Serious injuriesForeign investigationPiper PA-32R-300 · Mulege, MexicoNTSB FTW94LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca BL17-31ATC · Pagosa Springs, COFailure by the pilot in command to maintain control of the aircraft during landing roll.NTSB ATL94FA011Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300T · Wrens, GAWas the fatique failure of the idler gear which resulted in the complete loss of engine power. A factor was the dark night.NTSB BFO93LA186Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Niagara Falls, NYThe pilot's failure to follow starting procedures and his inadequate preflight inspection by not removing the wheel chocks and the passenger not maintaining clearance from the propeller.NTSB BFO93FA167Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300T · Marshall, VAAn inadequate annual inspection of the airplane and non-compliance with airworthiness directives by company maintenance personnel.NTSB LAX93LA341Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300T · Willows, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft.NTSB CHI93LA337Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper Aerostar 601P · Saint James, MIImproper planning/decision by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were: the unfavorable wind, and high obstructions near the end of the runway.NTSB ANC93FA134Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Atigun Pass, AKThe pilot-in-command's intentional VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his unfamiliarity with the geographical area. Factors were the rain and fog.NTSB CHI93FA267Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 310C · Norton, KSThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control due to alcohol impairment. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the pilot's intentional flight into adverse weather, fog, and the dark night.NTSB MIA93LA152Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31 · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean)Total loss of engine power from both engines due to fuel exhaustion after the pilot became lost/disoriented. Contributing to the accident was the delay by the pilot-in-command to execute the emergency procedure by resetting the alternators and voltage…NTSB DEN93LA074Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Grand Junction, COFailure of the pilot in command to follow manual gear extension procedures. A factor was a total electrical failure.NTSB CHI93LA214Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172D · Galesburg, ILThe departing pilot's (N251NW) inadequate visual lookout while operating in VFR conditions at an uncontrolled airport. Factors related to the accident were: the departing pilot's diverted attention, and the arriving pilot's (N2632U) inadequate visual lookout.NTSB ANC93LA083Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 56TC · Chistochina, AKThe pilot's improper decision to land on a rough airstrip.NTSB NYC93LA099Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-31 · Leesport, PAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in forced landing and collision with trees.NTSB ATL93LA099Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell 114 · Woodstock, GAThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning which resulted in his failure to abort the takeoff when sufficient runway was available.NTSB ANC93IA085Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · King Salmon, AKThe failure of the main gear upper strut assembly due to stress corrosion.NTSB FTW93LA127Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Danville, ARPilot's improper crosswind correction, his loss of directional control, and improper supervision by the instructor pilot. A factor was the crosswindNTSB 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 DEN93FA012Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300T · Kersey, COInadvertent stall and loss of control due to structural icing. Factors were: icing conditions, and flight into known adverse weather.NTSB FTW93FA033Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-31ATC · Dublin, TXImproper IFR operation by the pilot by descending under instrument meteorological conditions below the minimum altitude and the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering for a landing. Factors which contributed to the accident…NTSB CHI93FA028Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportSmith, Ted Aerostar Aerostar 601 · Wahpeton, NDOther maintenance personnel's improper maintenance (installation).NTSB FTW93WA030Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationPiper PA-31-325 · Barranquilla, ColombiaNTSB ANC93LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Nightmute, AKPilot did not attain proper touchdown point while landing on a raised gravel runway.NTSB LAX93FA004Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-31ATC · Elko, NVThe failure of the pilot to obtain an adequate preflight weather brieifing and the pilot's decision to continue flight into forecast adverse weather conditions. Contributing to the accident was the prevailing icing, clouds, and rain weather conditions.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 LAX92LA334Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20-M · Sedona, AZThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and delayed go-around decision. Contributing to the accident was a failure of the pilot to attain the touch-down during a down wind landing.NTSB FTW92LA198Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Hot Springs, ARThe partial loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons. A factor was the unsuitable terrain.NTSB SEA92LA165Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Spokane, WAThe premature landing flare by the recently certificated private pilot, and her failure to properly recover from the bounced landing. A factor relating to the accident was the gusty wind conditions.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 FTW92LA175Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Granbury, TXThe pilot's improper flare during landing and his improper recovery from a bounced landing.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 MIA92LA143Accident · 4 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · St. ThomasIn-flight fire for undetermined reasons, and in-flight collision with the water.NTSB MIA92WA140Accident · Minor injuriesForeign investigationPiper PA-23-250 · Rock Sound, BahamasNTSB CHI92DTG02Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCallair A9B · Bisbee, NDThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation resulting from the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.NTSB NYC92LA107Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Denton, MDThe failure of the pilot to detect the automobile gasoline in the tanks prior to departure, and intentional refueling with improper fuel by the pilot's brother which resulted in a lose of engine power due to detonation and loss of oil pressure.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.