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NTSB investigations: Lycoming TI0-540 series, ID

24 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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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" = 'ID' 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

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\" = 'ID' 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" = 'ID' 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

Run 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 WPR25LA183Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300T · Winchester, IDThe pilot’s improper fuel management resulting in fuel starvation, a total loss of engine power, and a subsequent off-airport forced landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s reduced fuel level monitoring due to an inflight distraction.Jun 22, 2025 · N31998 · Substantial damage NTSB WPR21LA256Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20 · Nampa, IDThe pilot’s failure to use the landing checklist and to extend the landing gear, which resulted in a gear-up landing.Jun 28, 2021 · N381KH · Substantial damage NTSB WPR18LA275Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-32RT · Malad, IDThe pilot’s failure to identify that he was not utilizing the full runway for takeoff, and his delayed decision to abort the takeoff, which resulted in a runway overrun.Sep 26, 2018 · N24BA · Substantial damage NTSB WPR15IA263Incident · Minor injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna T206H · Idaho Falls, IDAn in-flight fire during initial climb due to the separation of the engine's turbocharger wastegate overboard exhaust tailpipe. Contributing to the accident was the owner's decision to not comply with a service bulletin that addressed the tailpipe separation.Sep 21, 2015 · N7269T · Minor damage NTSB WPR12CA360Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Coolin, IDThe pilot’s failure to attain a touchdown point sufficient to stop the airplane within the length of the runway.Aug 15, 2012 · N9382P · Substantial damage NTSB WPR12FA255Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Mountain Home, IDThe noninstrument-rated pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into mountainous terrain.Jun 9, 2012 · N8990N · Substantial damage NTSB WPR12LA048Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300T · Hailey, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain course heading and terrain clearance because he was distracted by efforts to engage the autopilot shortly after takeoff on a dark night in mountainous terrain.Nov 30, 2011 · N36824 · Substantial damage NTSB WPR09FA116Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Hagerman, IDThe student pilot's spatial disorientation, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control and subsequent in-flight breakup. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's mental condition which could have contributed to the inappropriate decision to fly the…Feb 16, 2009 · N8810P · Destroyed NTSB SEA07CA089Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T206H · Boise, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control which resulted in the aircraft porpoising during the landing. A factor was the wind gusts.Mar 31, 2007 · N65067 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA04LA180Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301T · Picabo, IDThe pilot's failure to set the propeller control for takeoff performance needed to outclimb obstacles. The pilot's failure to use the checklist, trees, and a fence are contributing factors.Sep 5, 2004 · N880SC · Substantial damage NTSB SEA03FA173Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Warm Lake, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during final approach resulting in a stall/spin. Contributing factors were the rapidly rising terrain and trees.Aug 26, 2003 · N6126J · Destroyed NTSB SEA02GA053Accident · 3 fatalFinal reportPiper PA-31 · Atlanta, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while in cruise flight which resulted in the in-flight separation due to overload of the spar at the right wing root. Hypoxia was a factor.Mar 12, 2002 · N2336V · Substantial damage NTSB SEA88LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Twin Falls, IDWhen the pilot attempted to reduce power to descend to land he was unable to obtain a power reduction due to the throttle rod end separating in flight. The pilot made a spiralling descent and then shut down the engine. The pilot misjudged his altitude and…Jan 29, 1988 · N4290R · Substantial damage NTSB SEA84FA228Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-301T · Burley, IDWhile climbing after takeoff, the eng surged twice, then quit. The plt repositioned the fuel selector, checked that the electric fuel pump was 'on' & restarted the eng, then started to return to the departure arpt. However, about 1 min later, the eng lost…Sep 14, 1984 · N8160B · Destroyed NTSB SEA82DYA03Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Rexburg, IDNov 17, 1981 · N2106J · Destroyed NTSB SEA81IA045Incident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-31 · Hailey, IDJun 30, 1981 · N3516A · Minor damage NTSB SEA81DYA14Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-32R · Stanley, IDJun 20, 1981 · N3402Q · Substantial damage NTSB SEA81FA006Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA32RT · Oakley, IDNov 20, 1980 · N21842 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA76DYA31Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Burley, IDJun 30, 1976 · N9327P · Substantial damage NTSB SEA71AS032Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Orofino, IDJan 7, 1971 · N4270R · Substantial damage NTSB SEA70DXM15Accident · No injuriesClosedAero Comdr A-9B · Rupert, IDJun 1, 1970 · N7668V · Substantial damage NTSB SEA70F0071Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Grangeville, IDAug 20, 1969 · N8559P · Substantial damage NTSB SEA67D0080Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Challis, IDJun 25, 1966 · N8982P · Substantial damage NTSB SEA67D0058Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Montpelier, IDJun 21, 1966 · N7093P · Substantial damage