Skip to content

NTSB investigations: Lycoming TI0-540 series, IL

59 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.

Defining event

Finding

Phase of flight

Aircraft model

Cases per year

19662026

NTSB investigations: Lycoming TI0-540 series, IL per year, 1966–2026: 59 cases
1966	1
1967	3
1968	2
1969	1
1970	3
1971	2
1972	3
1973	1
1974	1
1975	1
1976	4
1977	3
1978	5
1981	2
1982	2
1983	1
1984	1
1986	1
1988	1
1989	1
1990	3
1992	1
1993	1
1995	1
1996	2
1998	1
2001	1
2004	3
2006	1
2010	2
2011	1
2014	1
2015	1
2016	1

Where

Latest cases

Query with SQL

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" = 'IL' 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\" = 'IL' 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" = 'IL' 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 GAA17CA007Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T182 · Galesburg, ILThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced, hard landing.Oct 4, 2016 · N400KX · Substantial damage NTSB CEN15LA147Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 31-350 · Chicago, ILThe collapse of the nose and right main landing gears during landing for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the landing gear system revealed no evidence of mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.Feb 16, 2015 · N727SC · Substantial damage NTSB CEN15FA048Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAero Commander 500 B · Chicago, ILThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while attempting to return to the airport after a reported engine problem, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin.Nov 18, 2014 · N30MB · Substantial damage NTSB CEN12FA086Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Riverwoods, ILThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and in-flight decision-making, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion during approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to operate an airplane after using illicit drugs.Nov 29, 2011 · N59773 · Substantial damage NTSB CEN11FA007Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Naperville, ILThe pilot’s failure to abort the takeoff when he realized the airplane was not attaining sufficient takeoff and climb performance. Contributing to the accident was the airplane’s partial loss of engine power due to an obstruction of the fuel servo air inlet…Oct 6, 2010 · N3402Q · Substantial damage NTSB CEN10FA125Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 46-350P · Belleville, ILThe pilot’s spatial disorientation and subsequent failure to maintain airplane control during the instrument approach.Feb 22, 2010 · N350WF · Destroyed NTSB CHI06CA126Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHelmetag Glassair III · Aurora, ILThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. A contributing factor was the airport sign impacted during the runway excursion.May 7, 2006 · N26H · Substantial damage NTSB CHI05CA027Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T182T · Morris, ILThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions which resulted in a loss of directional control. Factors associated with the accident were the gusty crosswind condition and the runway sign which the airplane contacted.Oct 31, 2004 · N814FA · Substantial damage NTSB CHI04CA251Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182T · Lake In The Hil, ILthe excessive descent rate resulting in a hard landing.Sep 9, 2004 · N379BF · Substantial damage NTSB CHI04GA130Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportCessna T206H · Homer Glen, ILThe seized turbocharger, the altitude/clearance not maintained/obtained during approach to a forced landing on an agricultural field, and the unsuitable landing area encountered by the pilot. Contributing factors were the inadequate emergency procedures by…May 28, 2004 · N9548D · Destroyed NTSB CHI01FA312Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301T · Downers Grove, ILthe improper preflight planning/preparation and the short field take off/procedure not followed by the pilot. Contributing factors were the airplane's forward center of gravity, the variable gusting wind and improper weight and balance calculations by…Sep 7, 2001 · N81557 · Destroyed NTSB CHI98LA097Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Peoria, ILan improper preflight inspection of the airplane by the pilot and the inadvertant stall/mush which was encountered. A factor associated with this accident was the pilot's decision to continue to use the emergency hydraulic hand pump rather than the CO2 bottle…Feb 23, 1998 · N54231 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI97LA028Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301T · Lansing, ILthe pilot's improper planning/decision, and his failure to go around, while there was still sufficient runway remaining. The unfavorable wind condition was a related factor.Nov 17, 1996 · N8308V · Substantial damage NTSB CHI96LA333Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32 · Chicago, ILthe pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power. A factor relating to the accident was: the pilot's improper flare during the forced landing.Aug 31, 1996 · N2087A · Substantial damage NTSB CHI95LA192Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300 · Peru, ILthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing. A factor in the accident was the runway light.Jun 17, 1995 · N21873 · Substantial damage 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.Jun 18, 1993 · N2632U · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB CHI92LA160Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Round Lake, ILThe pilot-in-command's failure to follow emergency procedures, and the fire in the electrical system for reasons undetermined.Jun 1, 1992 · N812PC · Destroyed NTSB CHI90FA174Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301T · Ashton, ILA loss of aircraft control for an unknown reason, while en route in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) on a dark night, and the pilot exceeding the design stress limits of the aircraft while attempting to recover from uncontrolled flight. Factors…Jul 11, 1990 · N43515 · Destroyed NTSB CHI90LA144Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA23-250 · Carbondale, ILThe pilot's inability to maintain directional control during the touchdown and landing roll.May 31, 1990 · N32AC · Substantial damage NTSB CHI90LA141Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Plainfield, ILThe pilot's failure to insure that the landing gear was extended and locked prior to touchdown.May 30, 1990 · N62869 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI89LA197Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Lebanon, ILFailure of the pilot to use all available runway and his misjudgement of the available distance (runway length) for landing. Contributing factors were: inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and the runway and terrain conditions.Sep 28, 1989 · N1165X · Substantial damage NTSB CHI88LA170Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301T · Chicago, ILDuring climbout after takeoff, the pilot experienced an engine fire and diverted to Chicago's midway airport for an emergency landing. The pilot executed emergency procedures, shut down the engine, the fuel supply, and all electrical load. When the pilot knew…Jul 20, 1988 · N8069S · Substantial damage NTSB CHI87DEE02Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Crestwood, ILThe aircraft was flown without authorization from the owner by unknown person(s). Upon landing, directional control was lost. The aircraft skidded off the runway into an aircraft tie-down area and collided with a parked aircraft.Oct 9, 1986 · N6955Y · Substantial damage NTSB CHI84LA094Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Greenville, ILThe plt received a weather briefing the night before the accident and did not have it updated on the day of the accident. The acft was descended below the mda during the approach in fog and collided with high tension lines.Jan 26, 1984 · N76AP · Substantial damage NTSB CHI83LA424Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Wheeling, ILThe acft went off the rwy and collapsed the landing gear after power loss during takeoff. Three of the passengers furnished statements and 2 seemed to think that the left engine quit. The acft turned to the right but the pilot did notknow which engine quit.…Sep 12, 1983 · N62971 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI82DA050Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-31-310 · East Saint Loui, ILThe aircrew did not key the approach lights on during the first ILS approach at night. Therefore, a missed approach was made. On the second approach, the lead-in lights were visible from over one mile. However, the visibility was much worse at touchdown,…Feb 16, 1982 · N7511L · Substantial damage NTSB CHI82FA025Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper 23-250 · Wheeling, ILShortly after takeoff the pilot noticed a loss of oil pressure on both engines and initiated a left turn back to the airport. During landing the aircraft departed the right side of runway 12, collided with, and substantially damaged two Cessna 150'S and…Jan 10, 1982 · N6995Y · Destroyed NTSB CHI82FA004Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-60 · Champaign, ILOct 13, 1981 · N7454S · Substantial damage NTSB CHI81DEE24Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-23 · Morris, ILMar 29, 1981 · N100BA · Substantial damage NTSB CHI79FEE18Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · West Chicago, ILDec 7, 1978 · N4175R · Substantial damage NTSB CHI79FA003Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Chicago, ILOct 4, 1978 · N5909V · Substantial damage NTSB CHI79FA008Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Lansing, ILSep 25, 1978 · N44295 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI78FEV30Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Urbana, ILApr 9, 1978 · N1BQ · Substantial damage NTSB CHI78DEV12Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-32R · Champaign, ILJan 13, 1978 · N9430K · Substantial damage NTSB CHI77DEE27Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-32R · Schaumburg, ILJul 3, 1977 · N1805H · Substantial damage NTSB CHI77DEE26Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Sandwich, ILJun 10, 1977 · N8840P · Substantial damage NTSB CHI77FEE10Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-23 · Streator, ILMar 2, 1977 · N6050Y · Substantial damage NTSB CHI76FEE61Accident · No injuriesClosedAero Comdr 500A · Dekalb, ILJun 3, 1976 · N78379 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI76FEE59Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Dwight, ILMay 21, 1976 · N9424K · Substantial damage NTSB CHI76FEE45Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Chicago, ILMar 11, 1976 · N1956T · Substantial damage NTSB CHI76FEE40Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Sugar Grove, ILJan 29, 1976 · N8955N · Substantial damage NTSB CHI76DEE27Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Lansing, ILOct 22, 1975 · N4078R · Substantial damage NTSB CHI75FEV02Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Quincy, ILAug 9, 1974 · N9291P · Substantial damage NTSB CHI73FEE55Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-23 · Elgin, ILMay 2, 1973 · N6903Y · Substantial damage NTSB CHI73FEE37Accident · No injuriesClosedBellanca 17-31 · Northbrook, ILDec 27, 1972 · N8830V · Substantial damage NTSB CHI73FEV11Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Jacksonville, ILSep 11, 1972 · N8793P · Substantial damage NTSB CHI73DEV13Accident · No injuriesClosedAero Comdr A-9B · Jacksonville, ILSep 4, 1972 · N7965V · Substantial damage NTSB CHI72FEE35Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Rockford, ILOct 12, 1971 · N8702P · Substantial damage NTSB CHI72FEE26Incident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Rock Falls, ILSep 20, 1971 · N9065P · Minor damage NTSB CHI71FBD37Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Wheeling, ILOct 16, 1970 · N8702P · Substantial damage