NTSB investigations: Lycoming TI0-540 series, NC

50 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, NC per year, 1964–2026: 50 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\" = 'NC' 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 ERA20LA127Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA23 · Albemarle, NCThe pilots' failure to ensure that the electric fuel pumps were on before takeoff, which resulted in a partial loss of power on both engines during initial climb.Mar 5, 2020 · N335W · Substantial damageNTSB ERA20LA062Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA32RT · Fletcher, NCA failure of two of the oil pump drive gear’s teeth, which resulted in a loss of engine oil lubrication, and a total loss of engine power.Dec 28, 2019 · N27GB · DestroyedNTSB ERA16FA169Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA32 · Boone, NCThe pilot's delayed decision to conduct a go-around following an unstabilized landing approach and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from trees near the end of the runway.Apr 25, 2016 · N43576 · DestroyedNTSB GAA15CA170Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T182T · Oak Island, NCThe pilot's improper level off and flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and firewall damage.Jul 2, 2015 · N2080Q · Substantial damageNTSB ERA15CA169Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 17 31A · Siler City, NCThe pilot's failure to ensure that the airplane's landing gear was down and locked prior to touchdown.Mar 24, 2015 · N93715 · DestroyedNTSB ERA14LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Franklin, NCThe failure of the left main landing gear brake line during landing due to the loss of hydraulic fluid. Contributing to the accident was a fatigue crack through the brake line that had formed due to contact with a swaged sleeve as a result of exfoliation…Oct 17, 2013 · N555GK · Substantial damageNTSB ERA13LA148Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Sanford, NCThe installation of an incorrect length of cotter pin on the throttle linkage clevis pin by maintenance personnel at an undetermined time, which resulted in the pin coming loose and the loss of throttle control.Feb 27, 2013 · N1953H · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12FA412Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSocata TB21 · Gold Hill, NCAn inflight fire, the origin of which could not be determined because of postaccident fire damage. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper modifications to the airplane.Jun 25, 2012 · N2528N · Substantial damageNTSB ERA10LA108Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Concord, NCA missing right main landing gear aft trunnion mount attachment nut.Jan 1, 2010 · N8985C · Substantial damageNTSB ERA10LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Whiteville, NCThe pilot's improper flare and subsequent hard landing during an intentional gear-up landing following multiple mechanical malfunctions. Also causal to the accident was an inoperative landing gear emergency-down valve which had blockage for undetermined…Oct 3, 2009 · N8809C · Substantial damageNTSB ERA09CA134Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Manteo, NCThe pilot's failure to follow the missed approach procedure while landing with a low ceiling.Jan 13, 2009 · N7918C · Substantial damageNTSB ATL07FA069Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300T · Andrews, NCThe pilot's misjudgment of distance and altitude during a night approach for landing, resulting in an in flight collision with wires and the ground.Apr 9, 2007 · N21423 · DestroyedNTSB ATL06CA098Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20M · Burnsville, NCThe pilot's failure to achieve the proper touch down point on landing resulting in a runway over run and collision with an embankment.Jun 30, 2006 · N2168F · Substantial damageNTSB ATL06CA089Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20M · Banner Elk, NCThe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point during landing.Jun 6, 2006 · N1046P · Substantial damageNTSB ATL06CA040Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Burlington, NCThe pilot's misjudgment of altitude/distance which resulted in an undershoot of the runway and subsequent impact with the runway collapsing the main landing gear.Feb 1, 2006 · N3581C · Substantial damageNTSB ATL05CA160Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182T · Wilmington, NCThe pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing, and the collapse of the nose gear.Sep 10, 2005 · N1251C · Substantial damageNTSB ATL04FA107Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20M · Cary, NCThe pilot experienced spatial disorientation, which resulted in a loss of control and the subsequent collision with trees. Factors were low ceilings and fog.May 3, 2004 · N91514 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL04LA059Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSocata TB21 · Spruce Pine, NCThe pilot's inadequate flare, and his failure to maintain directional control. The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and trees are a contributing factor.Dec 27, 2003 · N1879S · Substantial damageNTSB ATL04IA028Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300T · Fayetteville, NCFlight control elevator attachment turnbuckle corrosion and fracture resulting in the loss of aircraft control in flight.Oct 25, 2003 · N39541 · Minor damageNTSB MIA02FA067Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA32R-300 · Broadway, NCThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance.Mar 14, 2002 · N4451X · DestroyedNTSB MIA02FA044Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-350P · Raleigh, NCthe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane, due to spatial disorientation, while performing a missed approach, resulting in an uncontrolled descent, and subsequent impact with a tree and a house. Factors in this accident were dark night, fog,…Dec 13, 2001 · N41003 · DestroyedNTSB MIA01FA193Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-350P · Black Mountain, NCThe pilot's continued VFR flight into IMC conditions resulting in the airplane colliding with mountainous terrain.Jul 21, 2001 · N396PM · DestroyedNTSB MIA01LA136Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Wilmington, NCA total loss of engine power due to the failure of maintenance to properly secure the fuel selector cover, resulting in the pilot inadvertently selecting "off" instead of "left" tank, and the subsequent forced landing to uneven terrain.Apr 28, 2001 · N38261 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA01FA107Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300 · Concord, NCAn in-flight collision with terrain for undetermined reasons.Mar 30, 2001 · N42Y · DestroyedNTSB MIA01FA043Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-325 · Belvidere, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control due to spatial disorientation while maneuvering in instrument meteorological conditions resulting in the airplane entering a descending turn and crashing into terrain.Dec 14, 2000 · N120JB · DestroyedNTSB MIA97LA243Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300 · Oxford, NCfatigue failure of the No.4 connecting rod in an area where galling had occurred, which resulted in loss of engine power and a forced landing. Related factors were: the pilot's lack of communication by failing to select the proper UNICOM frequency; and his…Sep 13, 1997 · N9385C · Substantial damageNTSB MIA97LA218Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Burnsville, NCThe failure of the pilot to use the checklist to confirm that the main cabin door was closed and locked before takeoff. Also, failure of the pilot to attain the proper touchdown point during the precautionary landing. Contributing to the accident was the self…Jul 27, 1997 · N9396P · Substantial damageNTSB ATL96LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Monroe, NCThe pilot's inadequate planning and failure to follow operating procedures resulted in his descent below the decision height while on final approach.Dec 19, 1995 · N4219T · Substantial damageNTSB ATL87LA202Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300 · Liberty, NCBfr departing on a ngt flt, the acft was loaded until it was at or near its max gross wt limit. The plt stated that as he was taking off on a 3000' rwy, the eng 'coughed' after the acft had accelerated to about the rotation speed & was aprx 3/4 of the way…Jul 3, 1987 · N9385C · Substantial damageNTSB ATL86FA064Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300T · Milwaukee, NCThe acft was observed to descend and level off at low alt. Witnesses indicated that it leveled off just above the trees, then rolled to the right and dove into wooded terrain. The eng was reported to be running loud and steady until impact. No preimpact part…Jan 27, 1986 · N222HD · DestroyedNTSB ATL83AA029Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Brevard, NCAfter a missed approach at asheville the flt was cleared to the greenville-spartanburg arpt at greer,SC. Enroute to greer radar contact was lost. In response to a query from atlanta ARTCC the plt verified his position as being on the 235 deg radial of…Nov 12, 1982 · N59771 · DestroyedNTSB ATL81FKM14Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-32R · Asheville, NCJul 13, 1981 · N17123 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL80DKM26Accident · No injuriesClosedDehavilland DHC-1B · Huntersville, NCSep 1, 1980 · N12BH · Substantial damageNTSB ATL80DA075Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-23 · Banner Elk, NCJul 15, 1980 · N6145Y · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB IAD80FKM06Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-32R · Hickory, NCJan 4, 1980 · N36390 · Substantial damageNTSB IAD78FA101Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-31 · Charlotte, NCAug 31, 1978 · N9173Y · DestroyedNTSB IAD77FKM34Accident · No injuriesClosedBellanca 17-30 · Elkin, NCSep 21, 1977 · N8247R · Substantial damageNTSB IAD77DKM32Accident · No injuriesClosedCallair A-9 · Charlotte, NCAug 26, 1977 · N7728V · Substantial damageNTSB IAD76AI082Accident · 3 fatalClosedBellanca 17-31A · Jacksonville, NCJul 4, 1976 · N8211R · DestroyedNTSB IAD76FLJ04Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Manteo, NCJul 26, 1975 · N8383P · Substantial damageNTSB IAD74DLJ15Accident · No injuriesClosedBellanca 17-30 · Ocean Isle, NCAug 28, 1973 · N39909 · Substantial damageNTSB IAD73FLJ23Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Gatesville, NCMar 25, 1973 · N8610P · Substantial damageNTSB IAD71FKM34Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Charlotte, NCApr 23, 1971 · N9388P · Substantial damageNTSB IAD70D0117Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Morganton, NCDec 26, 1969 · N4238R · Substantial damageNTSB DIA70F0025Accident · No injuriesClosedCallair A-9 · Parkton, NCJul 12, 1969 · N7227V · Substantial damageNTSB DIA69F0162Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Charlotte, NCMar 19, 1969 · N8736P · Substantial damageNTSB MIA67D0174Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Bryson City, NCAug 20, 1966 · N8736P · Substantial damageNTSB MIA66F0166Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Jacksonville, NCAug 24, 1965 · N8643P · Substantial damageNTSB MIA65F0031Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-23 · Charlotte, NCApr 13, 1965 · N5714Y · Substantial damageNTSB UNK64X1234Accident · No injuriesClosedAero Comm 500B · Elizabeth City, NCApr 9, 1964 · N6224X · Substantial damage