NTSB investigations: Lycoming TI0-540 series, GA
63 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
| 1967 | 2 |
|---|---|
| 1968 | 1 |
| 1969 | 1 |
| 1970 | 1 |
| 1971 | 7 |
| 1972 | 3 |
| 1973 | 2 |
| 1974 | 2 |
| 1975 | 1 |
| 1976 | 1 |
| 1977 | 1 |
| 1978 | 1 |
| 1979 | 1 |
| 1981 | 1 |
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1984 | 2 |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1991 | 3 |
| 1993 | 3 |
| 1998 | 2 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 2 |
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Query with SQL
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\" = 'GA' 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" = 'GA' 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 ERA26LA322Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openPiper PA-32R-300 · Thomaston, GANTSB ERA26LA150Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Athens, GAThe pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing.NTSB ERA26LA040Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportPiper PA-32R-301T · Woodfin Mill, GAOn November 16, 2025, about 0845 eastern standard time, a Piper Pa-32R-301T, N327HP, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Woodfin Mill, Georgia. The commercial pilot sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title…NTSB ERA23LA097Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA24 · Athens, GAThe pilot’s failure to detect water in the fuel during the preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of engine power.NTSB ERA22FA014Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Blairsville, GAThe pilot’s decision to commence the flight in low IFR weather conditions, and making immediate turns after takeoff in IMC, resulting in spatial disorientation and a loss of airplane control.NTSB ERA21LA386Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportHiller UH-12E · Millen, GAThe improper reassembly of the tail rotor gearbox following maintenance, which resulted in fatigue failure of the input pinion gear shaft, and the subsequent loss of tail rotor drive.NTSB ERA21LA056Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Atlanta, GAThe Cessna pilot’s failure to tune his radio to the common traffic advisory frequency, which resulted in a lack of awareness of the other aircraft operating at the airport. Contributing to the accident was the Cessna pilot’s lack of understanding of the…NTSB WPR18LA051Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA 32-300 · Hinesville, GAA total loss of engine power due to the failure of a connecting rod.NTSB ANC18LA006Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 32R-300 · Dawsonville, GAThe failure of the pilot, who was not a certified mechanic, to tighten the B-nut on a remotely mounted oil filter line, which resulted in oil exhaustion, a total loss of oil pressure, and a subsequent total loss of engine power.NTSB ERA17FA222Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA23 · Chatsworth, GAThe noninstrument-rated pilot's continued visual flight rules flight into adverse weather conditions, which resulted in an encounter with severe convective activity, spatial disorientation, a loss of airplane control, and a subsequent in-flight breakup.…NTSB GAA16CA222Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA32RT · Gainesville, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain an appropriate descent rate during the landing flare in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing, left main landing gear collapse, and runway excursion.NTSB ERA16LA071Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32 · Brunswick, GAMaintenance personnel's failure to properly torque a No. 4 cylinder hold-down nut during engine overhaul, which resulted in the loosening of the nut and the subsequent failure of the studs and through bolts and separation of the cylinder.NTSB ERA13FA256Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Macon, GAA total loss of engine power due to oil starvation for reasons that could not be determined due to extensive postcrash fire and heat damage to the engine components.NTSB ERA12CA218Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Atlanta, GAAn in-flight collision with birds during cruise flight.NTSB ERA10CA265Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-24-260B · Carrollton, GAThe pilot's improper touchdown point during landing. Contributing to the accident was the certificated flight instructor's lack of remedial action.NTSB ERA09CA518Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA46 · Chamblee, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing. Contributing to the accident was pilot fatigue.NTSB NYC07LA106Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 46-350P · Brunswick, GAThe pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the attempted takeoff above the airplane's maximum gross weight, and an undetermined partial power loss, as reported by the pilot.NTSB CHI07LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 46-350P · Atlanta, GAThe exceedance of airplane design stress limits when the pilot did not maintain aircraft control after his attention was diverted to the right side attitude indicator during cruise flight. An additional cause was the aural detection for the autopilot…NTSB ATL03FA089Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Calhoun, GAThe pilot's failure to obtain a preflight weather briefing, which would have indicated that MVFR to IFR conditions prevailed over the route with embedded thunderstorms and rain, and his decision to continue VFR flight into instrument meteorological…NTSB ATL03FA049Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Sylvania, GAThe pilot's decision to conduct VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance. Related factors were the guy wire and the fog.NTSB ATL02FA057Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Hamilton, GAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ATL02FA043Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Atlanta, GAThe pilot experienced spatial disorientation that resulted in the loss of control.NTSB ATL00FA081Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Lumber City, GAPilot's failure to follow instrument procedures and descended below approach minimums and collided with trees. A factor was low clouds.NTSB ATL00FA075Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-350P · Augusta, GAImproper preflight planning/preparation by the pilot, which resulted in taking off with the airplane exceeding the weight and balance limitations. Factors to the accident were the improper loading of the airplane, taking off from a short, up sloping runway…NTSB MIA99LA103Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Mt. Vernon, GAThe pilot's improper flare that resulted in a hard landing in an open field. A factor was the high output flow of the fuel injector servo that resulted in a loss of engine power and the forced landing.NTSB ATL99FA011Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Roswell, GAA loss of engine power due to the failure of the number five connecting rod assembly as a result of fatigue cracks that were initiated in areas of galling. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB MIA99LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT · Vidalia, GAThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning by which he failed to obtain NOTAM information, and his failure to identify an hazardous/unsafe condition on the runway.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 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 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 ATL91LA160Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300D · Chamblee, GAThe pilot's premature lift off when he failed to identify rotation airspeed and the subsequent inadvertent stall of the airplane.NTSB ATL91IA050Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA-60-600 · Cochran, GAFailure of the right engine shutoff valve which resulted in a complete loss of engine power. The airplane veered off the right side of the runway and the right main landing gear collapsed as a result of the pilots failure to maintain directional control…NTSB ATL91FA047Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Cordele, GAFailure of the pilot to attain proper runway alignment and to maintain proper altitude. Related factors were: darkness and the pilot becoming lost/disoriented.NTSB ATL89FA166Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-60-601P · Lithia Springs, GAInflight engine/wing fire due to a failure of the right engine's left exhaust tailpipe. The exhaust tailpipe failed in fatigue as a result of fluctuating stresses induced by a deteriorated engine mount in conjunction with unevenly distributed clamping loads…NTSB ATL85FKG05Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-31 · Atlanta, GAOn may 2, 1985, at 0714 EDT, a Piper PA-31, N902BH, regisered to paul m. furnee, was struck by a ground vehicle while taxiing for take off at hartsfield international airport, Atlanta, Georgia on an airtaxi cargo flight. Instrument meteorological conditions…NTSB ATL84MA208Accident · 5 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Canton, GAThe acft with a student plt at the controls had an in-flt breakup during a night x-country flt. During a preflt wx briefing, he was advised that VFR flt was not recommended. The plt terminated the conversation before the briefing was completed. While in flt,…NTSB ATL84FKG02Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-60 · Atlanta, GAWhile on final approach the plt noted an unsafe nose gear indication. Tower personnel were unable to determine gear position during a fly-by. During landing touchdown the nose gear collapsed. Investigation revealed the acft had a brokenbolt in the nose gear…NTSB ATL82DA286Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300T · Athens, GAThe pilot initiated an intersection takeoff with 1400 ft of runway remaining. After starting the takeoff, he elected to abort; however, the aircraft continued off the end of the runway and collided with obstacles. The performance charts showed that a 3000 lb…NTSB ATL81FKG39Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-36 · Kildare, GANTSB MIA79DKG56Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-36 · Denton, GANTSB MIA79DLA05Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 310 · Cairo, GANTSB MIA77FKG65Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-32R · Atlanta, GANTSB MIA76FKG59Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Perry, GANTSB MIA76FKG24Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-23 · Ringgold, GANTSB MIA75DKG23Accident · Minor injuriesClosedAero Comdr A-9B · Whigham, GANTSB MIA74FKG69Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Macon, GANTSB MIA74FKG16Accident · No injuriesClosedAero Comdr A-9B · Statesboro, GANTSB MIA74DKG09Accident · No injuriesClosedAero Comdr A-9B · Bainbridge, GANTSB MIA73FKG35Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Augusta, GANTSB MIA73FKG11Accident · No injuriesClosedAero Comdr A-9 · Warrenton, GA