NTSB investigations: Lycoming TI0-540 series, AZ

60 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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NTSB investigations: Lycoming TI0-540 series, AZ per year, 1965–2026: 60 cases
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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\" = 'AZ' 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"

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NTSB WPR25LA030Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Prescott Valley, AZSeparation of the No. 3 engine cylinder due to a loss of torque on the cylinder base nuts, which resulted in a loss of engine power and in-flight fire. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel’s failure to ensure the engine case and cylinder…Oct 31, 2024 · N154DC · Substantial damageNTSB ANC24LA030Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Willcox, AZThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in collision with an object.Apr 12, 2024 · N4011R · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA546Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20M · Chandler, AZThe pilot's improper pitch control during takeoff and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's failure to take remedial action.Sep 14, 2019 · N1085W · Substantial damageNTSB WPR18LA184Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA31 · Page, AZThe failure of the airplane’s nose wheel steering/centering mechanism, which resulted in a loss of directional control and subsequent runway excursion.Jun 16, 2018 · N621PG · Substantial damageNTSB WPR18FA119Accident · 6 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 24-260 · Scottsdale, AZThe flight instructor's failure to maintain airplane control during the initial climb as a result of the airplane being loaded above its maximum gross weight and beyond its aft center of gravity limits. Contributing to the accident was a degraded engine power…Apr 10, 2018 · N9456P · DestroyedNTSB GAA17CA126Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA32R · Fort Mohave, AZThe pilot's failure to extend the landing gear for landing.Jan 26, 2017 · N6885F · Substantial damageNTSB WPR14FA194Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAero Commander 500 S · Fort Huachuca, AZThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle-of-attack after a total loss of engine power during the takeoff initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain. The reason for…May 17, 2014 · N40TC · Substantial damageNTSB WPR13CA245Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Page, AZA loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper fuel planning.May 28, 2013 · N969BD · Substantial damageNTSB WPR13LA237Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301T · Chandler, AZThe failure of the alternator and/or battery, which prevented the operation of the landing gear extension system and resulted in the nose landing gear collapsing during the landing roll.May 19, 2013 · N8197W · Substantial damageNTSB WPR13FA072Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Payson, AZThe airplane’s inadvertent encounter, in night instrument meteorological conditions, with unforecast strong up- and downdrafts and possibly severe airframe icing conditions (which likely included supercooled large droplets that the airplane was not…Dec 19, 2012 · N62959 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12CA300Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T182T · Flagstaff, AZThe pilot’s inadequate landing flare after encountering a downdraft, which resulted in a hard landing.Jul 6, 2012 · N5209P · Substantial damageNTSB WPR11LA313Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 46-350P · Flagstaff, AZFatigue failure of an engine mount attachment foot, which resulted in collapse of the nose landing gear during landing. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the owner/operator to adhere to the manufacturer's suggested engine mount inspection…Jun 26, 2011 · N9246M · Substantial damageNTSB WPR10CA342Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA32RT · Sedona, AZThe pilot’s failure to maintain runway alignment during approach and subsequent loss of directional control during landing.Jul 10, 2010 · N36402 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR10FA287Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Eagar, AZThe pilot's operation of the aircraft outside of the manufacturer’s specified performance limitations, which resulted in the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from buildings and terrain during takeoff initial climb.Jun 11, 2010 · N7699F · Substantial damageNTSB 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…Mar 4, 2006 · N8322C · Substantial damageNTSB LAX05LA168Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Seligman, AZthe pilot's fuel system mismanagement that led to a fuel starvation induced loss of power in the left engine. Also causal was the pilot's improper use of the emergency landing gear extension system.May 14, 2005 · N30YC · Substantial damageNTSB LAX04LA232Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech S35 · Flagstaff, AZoil exhaustion due to a leak from the bottom oil drain line gasket and o-ring for the turbo charger.Jun 5, 2004 · N6127Q · Substantial damageNTSB LAX04LA211Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T182T · Paulden, AZThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain an adequate airspeed.May 15, 2004 · N5341G · Substantial damageNTSB LAX03LA168Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander 500B · Grand Canyon, AZthe pilot's encounter with a wind shear just after liftoff.May 29, 2003 · N64TS · Substantial damageNTSB LAX03LA154Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301T · Paulden, AZthe pilot's failure to attain and maintain the proper climb airspeed. The high density altitude condition was a factor.May 18, 2003 · N99TX · DestroyedNTSB LAX03LA113Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA24 · Mesa, AZThe flight instructor's delayed remedial action during a go-around, which resulted in an inadvertent touchdown and hard landing. Factors associated with the accident are a momentary loss of engine power, and the inadvertent touchdown.Mar 15, 2003 · N842PS · Substantial damageNTSB LAX03FA076Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-60-601P · Scottsdale, AZthe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate altitude clearance from mountainous terrain. Contributing factors were dark night conditions, mountainous terrain, and the pilot's diverted attention.Jan 27, 2003 · N3636Q · DestroyedNTSB LAX03LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182T · Scottsdale, AZThe pilot's failure to apply adequate crosswind compensation, which resulted in a loss of directional control. Factors were the crosswind and the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model of airplane.Nov 11, 2002 · N794SA · Substantial damageNTSB LAX02FA166Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportSocata TB-21 · New River, AZthe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate terrain clearance altitude during a cruise descent that resulted in controlled flight into terrain (CFIT). Factors in the accident were the rising mountainous terrain, the dark nighttime lighting condition, and the…May 17, 2002 · N328CG · DestroyedNTSB LAX02LA140Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T206H · Sedona, AZThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the variable, gusty and crosswind conditions, which led to a bounced landing and a subsequent pilot induced porpoise oscillation. A factor in the accident was the pilot's decision to continue the landing in a crosswind…Apr 19, 2002 · N377ME · Substantial damageNTSB LAX01LA179Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300T · Paulden, AZCatastropic engine failure due to oil depletetion caused by an oil filter gasket failure.May 17, 2001 · N22467 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX00LA339Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210E · Holbrook, AZThe lack of elevator control during final approach, for undetermined reasons, that resulted in a hard landing.Aug 28, 2000 · N210DL · Substantial damageNTSB LAX00LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Scottsdale, AZThe pilot's failure to follow the manufacturer's published emergency procedures for engine loss of power resulting in a forced landing in an open construction area where the airplane collided with a berm. A related factor was the loss of engine power in the…Dec 11, 1999 · N27181 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX96FA122Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Grand Canyon, AZthe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft after landing. Contributing to the accident was the icy runway conditions with poor braking.Feb 28, 1996 · N27989 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX95LA092Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Buckeye, AZa loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Feb 1, 1995 · N8950N · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Aug 4, 1992 · N9124L · Substantial damageNTSB LAX90LA338Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M-20-M · Flagstaff, AZEngine failure due to a ruptured fuel pump diaphragm. A factor in the accident was the unsuitable nature of the terrain to make a forced landing.Sep 29, 1990 · N9161D · DestroyedNTSB LAX89LA186Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300T · Phoenix, AZThe failure of the pilot to maintain adequate clearance behind the B-737 which resulted in the inadvertent encounter with wake turbulence.May 24, 1989 · N39520 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX89FA014Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Sedona, AZTotal failure of the magneto's impulse coupling which resulted in a shearing of the crankshaft's idler gear teeth and the crankshaft dowel pin.Oct 16, 1988 · N4113R · DestroyedNTSB LAX87LA245Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Tucson, AZAt the end of a business flt, the plt extended the landing gear and noted that the left main landing gear indicated that it was not down and locked. The plt activated the emergency landing gear extension which still indicated it was not down. While on final…Jun 27, 1987 · N4364X · Substantial damageNTSB LAX86LA166Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Mesa, AZThe pilot lost control of the aircraft which traveled off the runway following a nose gear collapse during landing. Examination of the aircraft revealed evidence of side loading.Apr 8, 1986 · N3872E · Substantial damageNTSB LAX84LA426Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · San Carlos, AZDuring a night landing on a road, the acft was damaged when it hit a berm. According to customs officials. The plt had circled while ground personnel placed rows of lights adjacent to the road, then he landed. There was evidence that illegal drugs had been…Dec 13, 1983 · N3110M · Substantial damageNTSB LAX83LA189Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell A-9B · Marana, AZThe plt was on a flt from quanah, TX to chandler, AZ to deliver the acft for a sale. He had been on the ferry flt for 6 hrs when he landed at Marana, AZ. After refueling, raising the eng cowl, inspecting the eng & wiping off an accumulation of oil, he took…Apr 9, 1983 · N7909V · DestroyedNTSB LAX83FUJ04Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Douglas, AZThe plt was observed to crash shortly after takeoff. Witnesses stated it had been snowing off & on. The plt's blood alcohol level was 228 mg%.Dec 2, 1982 · N55118 · DestroyedNTSB LAX82FUJ17Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-23 · Tucson, AZDec 6, 1981 · N13792 · DestroyedNTSB LAX81FA045Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-31 · Prescott, AZFeb 10, 1981 · N27661 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX80DUJ94Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-36 · Tacna, AZAug 29, 1980 · N57840 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX80FA114Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-32R · Safford, AZDec 20, 1979 · N9877K · DestroyedNTSB LAX80FUJ01Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Goodyear, AZOct 12, 1979 · N9258P · Substantial damageNTSB LAX79DUJ78Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-32R · Long Mesa, AZJun 1, 1979 · N6581F · Substantial damageNTSB LAX79FUJ56Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-32R · Douglas, AZMar 12, 1979 · N9636K · Substantial damageNTSB LAX78FUK06Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Yuma, AZSep 20, 1978 · N55679 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX78DUJ17Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Holbrook, AZNov 28, 1977 · N8629N · Substantial damageNTSB LAX77DUJ08Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-23 · San Carlos, AZOct 21, 1976 · N424MC · Substantial damageNTSB LAX74DUJ71Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Page, AZJun 15, 1974 · N4296R · Substantial damage