NTSB investigations: Lycoming TI0-540 series, AL
47 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.
Cases per year
| 1968 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1970 | 2 |
| 1973 | 2 |
| 1974 | 3 |
| 1975 | 1 |
| 1976 | 3 |
| 1977 | 3 |
| 1980 | 1 |
| 1981 | 1 |
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1986 | 4 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1991 | 2 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 2 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2023 | 3 |
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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\" = 'AL' 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" = 'AL' 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 ERA24FA050Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA32R · Attalla, ALThe undetected wear of both pawl retaining rivets of the left magneto impulse coupling and fatigue failure of one pawl retaining rivet, which led to cascading fractures of the second pawl retaining rivet, left gear retainer assembly, and gear teeth of…NTSB ERA24LA034Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA32R · Florala, ALThe pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the flight.NTSB ERA23LA122Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAero Commander 500 · Sylacauga, ALThe pilot’s failure to assure there was an adequate amount of fuel onboard to complete the flight, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB ERA20LA212Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA32RT · Selma, ALThe mechanic’s failure to clean the oil suction screen during the most recent maintenance, which resulted in oil starvation and subsequent total loss of engine power.NTSB ERA20LA164Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA32RT · Meridianville, ALThe pilot's slip maneuver with a less than full fuel tank selected, which resulted in unporting of the fuel supply, and a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB ERA17LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA24 · Hollywood, ALA failure of the fuel tank selector valve in a partially closed position, which resulted in fuel starvation to the engine and a total loss of engine power.NTSB ERA16FA289Accident · 6 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 31 · Northport, ALA total loss of power in both engines due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's fuel mismanagement, and his subsequent failure to follow the emergency checklist. Contributing to the pilot's failure to follow the emergency checklist was his lack of…NTSB ERA13LA407Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Guntersville, ALThe improper installation of the engine magneto by unknown maintenance personnel, which resulted in the magneto separating from the engine and a subsequent total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's delay in proceeding directly…NTSB ERA12FA566Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20M · Crane Hill, ALThe pilot’s loss of control in moderate-to-heavy rain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s reliance on ADS-B for tactical weather avoidance.NTSB ERA10LA110Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301T · Auburn, ALThe pilot's loss of directional control after landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB ERA09CA016Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182T · Gulf Shores, ALThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB MIA08CA039Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Lapine, ALThe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point.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 ATL05FA044Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T206H · Huntsville, ALThe pilot's decision to attempt flight into known adverse weather, which resulted in an in-flight encounter with a thunderstorm.NTSB ATL05LA007Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300T · Guntersville, ALTotal loss of engine power due to engine oil contamination, engine oil starvation, and multiple connecting rod bearing failures.NTSB ATL04LA114Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-350P · Montgomery, ALThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind and his failure to maintain directional control during landing roll that resulted in the collapse of the nose gear. The crosswind was a contributing factor.NTSB ATL03FA114Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301T · Scottsboro, ALThe pilot's improper fuel management which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and subsequent impact with trees.NTSB ATL02IA079Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportRockwell International 500-S · Jackson, ALThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power in both engines, and subsequent forced landing in a field.NTSB MIA00FA043Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300T · Pelham, ALThe student pilot's decision to continue the visual flight rules flight into deteriorating visibility, and his failure to maintain altitude clearance with the terrain.NTSB ATL98LA084Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-31A · Millry, ALThe fracture of the #2 cylinder connecting rod which resulted in partial loss of engine power and subsequent forced landing. A factor in the accident was the rough terrain.NTSB MIA97FA031Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA32-300D · Reform, ALa complete loss of engine power due to a total failure of both magnetos, and the failure of the pilot-in-command to insure that the airplane was airworthy. The dark night and unsuitable terrain were factors.NTSB ATL91FA052Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Munford, ALThe pilot attempting visual flight in instrument meteorological conditions below the minimum safe altitude for terrain clearance. Contributing factors were the low ceiling and mountainous terrain.NTSB ATL91FA040Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportRockwell 114 · Bessemer, ALFailure of the pilot to follow instrument flight rules (IFR) and maintain the minimum descent altitude (mda) during the VOR approach. Factors related to the accident were: darkness and the adverse weather conditions.NTSB ATL89LA210Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Hanceville, ALImproper flare by the pilot/owner and his failure to obtain/maintain proper airspeed for the go-around; and inadequate supervision and remedial action by the instructor pilot (other crew member). The uneven surface of the private strip was a contributing…NTSB ATL86LA161Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander 500-B · Guntersville, ALThe plt allowed the aircraft to settle back onto the runway shortly after liftoff from the runway after having already retracted the landing gear. The aircraft landed with the landing gear retracted.NTSB ATL86LA109Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Birmingham, ALAfter takeoff pilot noted loss of engine oil pressure. Engine siezed and pilot landed short of runway. A/c hit ILS antenna during landing roll, severed right wing. Engine oil cooler line burst due to aging. Line was fabricated in the 1st qtr 0F 1972. Oil…NTSB ATL86LA107Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300T · Fort Deposit, ALShortly after takeoff smoke and flames entered the cockpit. The pilot returned to the airport and landed hard damaging the firewall. Examination of the aircraft revealed that the turbo charger exhaust clamp broke and allowed hot exhaust gases to ignite a fire…NTSB ATL86MA087Accident · 1 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Andalusia, ALThe accident flt was to be the last in a series of flt tests. This flt was for the purpose of determining the landing characteristics of the acft with a combination speed/stol kit installed. When the FAA flt test plt failed to return from the mission a search…NTSB ATL86FKG05Accident · No injuriesFinal reportSmith, Ted Aerostar Aerostar 600 · Birmingham, ALThe left main gear collapsed during a loss of control on landing. The plt reported the acft touched down prematurely during the flare and it contacted the lip of the rwy at the apch end. Directional control could not be maintained, according to the plt, and…NTSB ATL82FKJ11Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-32 · Muscle Shoals, ALDuring the approach the pilot stated that he could not extend the landing gear. At some point during the approach the aircraft broke out into VFR conditions. The pilot stated he had the airport in sight when the aircraft struck a 160,000 volt power line.…NTSB ATL81DKJ32Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Tuscaloosa, ALNTSB MIA80FA028Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-23 · Mobile, ALNTSB MIA77FKJ61Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-23 · Montgomery, ALNTSB MIA77FKJ17Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Elberta, ALNTSB MIA77DKJ13Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-23C · Enterprise, ALNTSB MIA77DA011Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Birmington, ALNTSB MIA76FKJ90Accident · No injuriesClosedTed Smith 601 · Eufaula, ALNTSB MIA76DKJ87Accident · No injuriesClosedAero Comdr A-9B · Ozark, ALNTSB MIA76DKJ37Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Huntsville, ALNTSB MIA75FKJ13Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-23 · Birmingham, ALNTSB MIA74DKJ54Accident · No injuriesClosedBellanca 17-31A · Huntsville, ALNTSB MIA74DKJ40Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Jasper, ALNTSB MIA74DKJ05Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-23 · Huntsville, ALNTSB MIA73DKJ04Accident · No injuriesClosedBellanca 17-31A · Courtland, ALNTSB MIA71FKJ34Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Birmingham, ALNTSB MIA71FKJ32Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Wetumpka, ALNTSB MIA69F0098Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Huntsville, AL