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NTSB investigations: Lycoming TI0-540 series, NJ

30 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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19652026

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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" = 'NJ' 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\" = 'NJ' 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" = 'NJ' 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 ERA23LA301Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-31-310 · Lumberton, NJThe pilot's failure to extend the landing gear before landing.Jul 14, 2023 · N400S · Substantial damage NTSB ERA23LA107Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301T · Old Bridge, NJThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from trees during the landing approach.Jan 1, 2023 · N8282K · Substantial damage NTSB ERA18FA138Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA32 · West Milford, NJAn in-flight fire and total loss of engine power after takeoff due to a loose fuel line. Contributing to the accident was the installation of an unapproved fuel line by unknown personnel.May 2, 2018 · N4153R · Destroyed NTSB GAA15CA277Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20M · Manville, NJThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a fence.Sep 19, 2015 · N763RC · Substantial damage NTSB ERA09MA447Accident · 9 fatalClass 1 · MajorFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Hoboken, NJ(1) the inherent limitations of the see-and-avoid concept, which made it difficult for the airplane pilot to see the helicopter until the final seconds before the collision, and (2) the Teterboro Airport local controller’s nonpertinent telephone conversation,…Aug 8, 2009 · N71MC · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB ERA09CA227Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-31-325 · Newark, NJThe pilot's decision to continue to operate the airplane with inoperative brakes on the airplane's right side.Apr 2, 2009 · N707AG · Substantial damage NTSB ATL07LA131Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Pittsgrove, NJA partial loss of engine power due to low compression for undetermined reasons.Sep 29, 2007 · N8761H · Substantial damage NTSB NYC06CA080Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA23-250 · Morristown, NJThe pilot's premature shutdown of both engines, which resulted in a forced landing short of the runway. A factor was a landing gear malfunction indication for undetermined reasons.Mar 20, 2006 · N13878 · Substantial damage NTSB IAD05LA088Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T206H · Vineland, NJThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in his decision to land at a closed airport.Jun 23, 2005 · N72806 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC02LA072Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Atlantic City, NJThe pilot's failure to lower the landing gear prior to landing.Feb 23, 2002 · N9055P · Substantial damage NTSB NYC01LA187Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301T · Sandy Hook, NJA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Jul 25, 2001 · N4159V · Substantial damage NTSB DCA00MA080Accident · 11 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31 Navajo · Burlington Twp., NJthe failure of the pilots of the two airplanes to see and avoid each other and maintain proper airspace separation during visual flight rules flight.Aug 9, 2000 · N27944 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed NTSB NYC97LA078Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Belmar, NJThe student pilot's improper decision to taxi off the runway into sand after the nose gear collapsed. A factor in the accident was the student pilot's improper flare.Apr 16, 1997 · N321HP · Substantial damage NTSB NYC96LA118Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R · Williamstown, NJinadequate maintenance, which resulted in a failure of the magneto housing hold-down flange, a disconnect of the magneto from the engine, and loss of engine power. The obstruction (fence post) in the emergency landing area was a related factor.Jun 1, 1996 · N8186G · Substantial damage NTSB NYC96LA081Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Matawan, NJthe pilot's misjudgment of altitude and distance during final approach.Mar 31, 1996 · N9101P · Substantial damage NTSB NYC87FA225Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-60-601P · Atlantic City, NJDuring the takeoff roll witnesses observed the aircraft swerve from left to right with the engine(s) 'missing' or intermittent. The aircraft lifted off and climbed to approximately 50 feet AGL and continued across a waterway in a leftturn with the landing…Aug 10, 1987 · N814SG · Destroyed NTSB NYC83FA241Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Atlantic City, NJUpon landing on rwy 29 the plt became concerned with another acft landing on rwy 11. Although the landing was long the plt elected to remain on the ground due to uncertainty of the other acft's position. When he reached the end of the rwy he turned the acft…Sep 14, 1983 · N27360 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC82DHA02Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-32R · Princeton, NJOct 22, 1981 · N38205 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC79FHD20Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-23 · Atlantic, NJAug 20, 1979 · N6968Y · Substantial damage NTSB NYC79FHD18Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Woodbine, NJJul 19, 1979 · N267RB · Substantial damage NTSB NYC78FHM26Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Matawan, NJAug 27, 1978 · N9328C · Destroyed NTSB NYC75FHD38Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Bridgeport, NJMar 21, 1975 · N9081P · Substantial damage NTSB NYC74FHD43Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Cape May, NJJun 21, 1974 · N9339P · Substantial damage NTSB NYC74FHM18Accident · No injuriesClosedAero Comdr 500S · Teterboro, NJMar 7, 1974 · N9098N · No damage NTSB NYC72DHA13Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Pittstown, NJAug 29, 1971 · N9344P · Substantial damage NTSB NYC69D0162Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Atlantic City, NJAug 31, 1968 · N9006P · Substantial damage NTSB NYC68F0474Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Medford, NJMay 11, 1968 · N8865P · Substantial damage NTSB NYC67A0071Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-23 · Farmingdale, NJOct 30, 1966 · N5708Y · Substantial damage NTSB NYC66D0450Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Ocean City, NJJan 4, 1966 · N8865P · Substantial damage NTSB NYC66F0105Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Pluckemin, NJJul 25, 1965 · N8610P · Substantial damage