NTSB investigations: Lycoming TI0-540 series, MI

44 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, MI per year, 1966–2026: 44 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\" = 'MI' 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 CEN21LA104Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · New Hudson, MIThe pilot’s failure to maintain proper airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of an instrument rating and the low visibility at the time…Jan 2, 2021 · N8347P · DestroyedNTSB CEN19LA066Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Adrian, MIThe airframe and powerplant mechanic's lack of experience in the overhaul of the engine model and the improper torque of the crankshaft gear bolt, which resulted in fatigue failure of the bolt and a total loss of engine power during an approach for landing.Jan 13, 2019 · N8892E · Substantial damageNTSB CEN18FA368Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA32RT · St Ignace, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude after takeoff in dark night conditions which resulted in a collision with the water.Sep 1, 2018 · N500MJ · DestroyedNTSB CEN15FA342Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 32R-300 · Harbor Springs, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the trees during the approach in dark, night conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into trees and terrain.Aug 10, 2015 · N43829 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN13LA365Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-301T · Lansing, MIThe pilot’s failure to follow the airplane checklist, which resulted in the parking brake not being released before taxi and a subsequent brake fire.Jun 19, 2013 · N4296T · Substantial damageNTSB CEN13IA355Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportRockwell International 114 · Lapeer, MIThe malfunction of the pilot’s seat-latching mechanism due to a bent rod, which allowed the seat to come loose and slide full aft and resulted in a temporary loss of airplane control.May 21, 2013 · N5832N · Minor damageNTSB CEN11LA585Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander Callair A-9B · Marshall, MIThe towplane pilot's loss of control during an aerotow operation due to the glider pilot's inability to maintain a proper position behind the towplane while encountering turbulence on initial climb.Aug 21, 2011 · N7638V · Substantial damageNTSB CEN10FA027Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCommander 114-B · Adrian, MIThe pilot did not maintain control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation while on an instrument approach in instrument meteorological conditions.Oct 23, 2009 · N6025U · Substantial damageNTSB CHI07CA282Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20M · Grand Rapids, MIThe pilot not maintaining directional control of the aircraft during the crosswind landing. Factors were the crosswind and the runway lights that were impacted.Aug 17, 2007 · N9153Y · Substantial damageNTSB CHI07LA071Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Pellston, MIThe fatigue failure of the engine cylinder which resulted in a complete loss of engine power, and the unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot during the subsequent forced landing. Contributing to the accident were the night lighting condition, and trees.Feb 11, 2007 · N4258R · Substantial damageNTSB CHI07LA051Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Romeo, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and proper rate of descent during the VOR approach. Factors associated with the accident were the low cloud conditions and moderate to heavy rain.Dec 31, 2006 · N888PR · Substantial damageNTSB CHI06FA232Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Sault Ste Marie, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the circling approach and his failure to perform a missed approach when the airplane was no longer in a position to land using normal flight maneuvers. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's…Aug 14, 2006 · N133BH · DestroyedNTSB CHI06FA032Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAero Commander 500B · Gaylord, MIThe clearance not maintained with terrain during a nonprecision approach. Contributing factors were the ceiling, visibility, night conditions, and trees.Nov 16, 2005 · N1153C · DestroyedNTSB CHI05LA190Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20M · White Cloud, MIA loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the mechanic's improper maintenance, the disconnected oil line, the oil leak from the disconnected line, and the unsuitable terrain the pilot encountered during the forced landing. Factors were the outside…Jul 15, 2005 · N355RZ · Substantial damageNTSB CHI05CA181Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-31-310 · Lake Huron, MIThe fuel exhaustion during cruise flight, the inadequate in-flight planning/decision by the pilot, and the unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot during the forced landing.Jun 26, 2005 · N601RE · Substantial damageNTSB CHI03LA130Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Blaney Park, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the tree line. Factors contributing to this accident were the wind gusts and the trees.May 19, 2003 · N9181P · Substantial damageNTSB CHI03LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Stalwart, MIThe pilot's improper fuel management during the flight and the pilot's improper decision not to select the outboard fuel tank when a loss of engine power was experienced, resulting in fuel starvation, a sustained loss of engine power, and subsequent forced…Nov 23, 2002 · N5985Y · Substantial damageNTSB CHI03LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Plymouth, MIThe pilot not maintaining directional control during landing and the inoperative right main landing gear brake. Contributing factors were the failed brake master cylinder seal, resulting in a hydraulic leak, the inadequate preflight by the pilot, the fuel…Oct 20, 2002 · N56655 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI02FA231Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-350P · Benton Harbor, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed above stall speed resulting in a stall/spin. Additional causes were the pilot not maintaining best glide airspeed and optimal glidepath following the loss of engine power. A factor to the accident was the engine…Aug 4, 2002 · N316PM · Substantial damageNTSB CHI01LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301T · Tecumseh, MIThe pilot was unable to rotate the aircraft during takeoff for undetermined reasons. A factor associated with the accident was the soft terrain, which the airplane encountered during the aborted takeoff.Oct 15, 2000 · N289JG · Substantial damageNTSB CHI00LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Romulus, MIthe inadvertent wheels-up landing by the pilot.Nov 15, 1999 · N4UE · Substantial damageNTSB CHI95LA283Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31 · Ironwood, MIthe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the aborted takeoff. A factor was the partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.Aug 14, 1995 · N9123Y · Substantial damageNTSB CHI93LA337Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper Aerostar 601P · Saint James, MIImproper planning/decision by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were: the unfavorable wind, and high obstructions near the end of the runway.Aug 24, 1993 · N479CB · Substantial damageNTSB CHI91LA218Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Flint, MIPropeller pitch change mechanism sheared. Factors related to the accident were powerplant vibration and proper touchdown point not possible.Jul 14, 1991 · N8803P · Substantial damageNTSB CHI88FA010Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSmith, Ted Aerostar Aerostar 600 · Oshtemo Townshp, MIThe aircraft was at cruise altitude (9,000 feet) for approximately 20 minutes when the pilot reported the loss of right engine power. Chicago ARTCC reported the closest airport was kalamazoo, 28 miles west. The aircraft began to descend and at 0330:53 chicago…Oct 23, 1987 · N554AC · DestroyedNTSB CHI85LA078Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Ypsilanti, MIThe acft collided with a fence & two parked cars during a forced landing while on a personal flt. The plt reported that after a 40 to 50 min ground delay he made a normal climb to 5000 ft MSL where he trimmed the acft & leaned the mixture to 75 percent power.…Dec 26, 1984 · N8921P · Substantial damageNTSB CHI81FA104Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-32 · Newberry, MISep 25, 1981 · N9574C · DestroyedNTSB CHI81FEM31Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-32R · Harbor Springs, MIJul 26, 1981 · N39659 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI80FA065Accident · 4 fatalClosedPiper PA-23 · East Tawas, MIAug 27, 1980 · N44EM · DestroyedNTSB CHI80FEC22Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-32R · Troy, MIJul 10, 1980 · N7113F · DestroyedNTSB CHI79FA025Accident · 4 fatalClosedAerostar 601 · Grand Rapids, MIJan 19, 1979 · N7437S · DestroyedNTSB CHI78FEC21Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-23 · Lake Orion, MIFeb 25, 1978 · N300PC · Substantial damageNTSB CHI77DET08Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Three Rivers, MIFeb 4, 1977 · N9207P · Substantial damageNTSB CHI75AC062Accident · No injuriesClosedTed Smith 600 · Detroit, MIMar 7, 1975 · N7MW · Substantial damageNTSB CHI75FEC02Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-31 · Marine City, MIJul 1, 1974 · N2WM · Substantial damageNTSB CHI74FEC27Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-31 · Pontiac, MIJan 9, 1974 · N366BC · Substantial damageNTSB CHI74FEM24Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Lansing, MIOct 11, 1973 · N4189R · Substantial damageNTSB CHI73FEM53Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-31 · Pellston, MIApr 24, 1973 · N6491L · Substantial damageNTSB CHI72DEM18Incident · No injuriesClosedCessna 310 · Pellston, MISep 4, 1971 · N191R · Minor damageNTSB CHI71FEC59Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Troy, MIJun 19, 1971 · N9307P · Substantial damageNTSB CHI71FBJ55Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-23 · Traverse Cty, MIJan 29, 1971 · N5896Y · Substantial damageNTSB CHI71FBJ27Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Lansing, MISep 7, 1970 · N5251S · Substantial damageNTSB CHI70F0366Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Menominee, MINov 14, 1969 · N9390P · Substantial damageNTSB CHI66F0571Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-23 · Dowagiac, MIFeb 2, 1966 · N5655Y · Substantial damage