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NTSB investigations: Lycoming TI0-540 series, NM

33 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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Finding

Phase of flight

Aircraft model

Cases per year

19662026

NTSB investigations: Lycoming TI0-540 series, NM per year, 1966–2026: 33 cases
1966	1
1968	2
1969	2
1970	1
1973	2
1974	1
1975	3
1976	3
1977	1
1979	1
1980	1
1981	1
1985	1
1986	2
1994	1
1999	2
2001	1
2004	1
2007	1
2010	1
2013	1
2016	1
2020	1
2026	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" = 'NM' 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\" = 'NM' 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" = 'NM' 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 WPR26LA292Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openPiper PA-24-260 · Albuquerque, NMAug 5, 2026 · N617ED · Substantial damage NTSB WPR20LA121Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300T · Angostura, NMThe pilots precautionary off airport landing due to an undetermined engine issue.Apr 10, 2020 · N2112A · Substantial damage NTSB CEN16LA375Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 32R-300 · Grants, NMA loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.Sep 19, 2016 · N4477F · Destroyed NTSB CEN13LA464Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-36-300 · Santa Teresa, NMThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a tree at the completion of an agricultural spray run. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to accept a high level of risk to spray a small field bordered by multiple obstacles and his fatigue…Aug 6, 2013 · N3789E · Substantial damage NTSB CEN10LA474Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Farmington, NMPre-existing damage of the through-bolt that attached the inboard end of the gear leg to the airframe hard-point, likely caused during maintenance on the gear.Aug 11, 2010 · N4492 · Substantial damage NTSB DEN07CA105Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-32-301T · Santa Fe, NMThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation, and improper in-flight decisions resulting in fuel exhaustion. A factor was the unsuitable terrain for landing.Jun 22, 2007 · N8207Z · Substantial damage NTSB DEN04LA146Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSmith Aerostar 601P · Lordsberg, NMaircraft control not maintained by the pilot. Contributing to the accident was the dirt devil/whirlwind.Sep 21, 2004 · N11BE · Substantial damage NTSB DEN01LA086Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 1731A · Hobbs, NMthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during flare/landing.Apr 13, 2001 · N93737 · Substantial damage NTSB DEN99FA123Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301T · Magdalena, NMThe pilot's inadvertent flight into adverse weather and the subsequent in-flight breakup. Factors were the pilot's lack of experience in high altitude flying and the thunderstorm.Jul 19, 1999 · N22KC · Destroyed NTSB DEN99FA081Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23E-250 · Tucumcari, NMThe pilot's inadvertent stall. A factor was the loss of power of one engine in the twin-engine airplane.May 19, 1999 · N54263 · Destroyed NTSB FTW94LA117Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Roswell, NMThe loss of control due to clear air turbulence.Apr 1, 1994 · N8961P · Substantial damage NTSB DEN87FA046Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Leyba, NMThe plt departed albuquerque on October 29, 1986, in his acft for an unknown destination. When he failed to return to his home, relatives notified local authorities. A search was begun and on January 23, 1987, the wreckage was found. The pilot was deceased…Oct 29, 1986 · N8323P · Substantial damage NTSB DEN86FA101Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Albuquerque, NMThe acft crashed on the second aborted takeoff attempt. The plt said that the acft was not accelerating properly on the first attempt and that the eng lost power on the second attempt. Ground witnesses said that the air conditioner condenser door was open and…Mar 21, 1986 · N555EB · Destroyed NTSB DEN85LA175Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301T · Lordsburg, NMThe plt attempted to take off from a dirt road at or near max gross wieght and at high density alt conditions. The plt said there was a small rise in the road and he eased back on the control yoke. Directional control was lost and the airplane skidded off the…Jun 27, 1985 · N8180F · Substantial damage NTSB FTW81DQD33Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Timberon, NMSep 4, 1981 · N8194E · Substantial damage NTSB FTW80FQA34Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Socorro, NMJul 6, 1980 · N36558 · Substantial damage NTSB DEN80DQA10Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-23 · Ruidoso, NMNov 10, 1979 · N5998Y · Minor damage NTSB UNK77X0110Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Clovis, NMSep 6, 1977 · N9042P · Substantial damage NTSB DEN76AD072Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-31 · Pinon, NMSep 19, 1976 · N54294 · Destroyed NTSB DEN76DQA40Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Albuquerque, NMJul 19, 1976 · N8901P · Substantial damage NTSB DEN76FQA54Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-23 · Ruidoso, NMJul 8, 1976 · N13986 · Substantial damage NTSB DEN76FQA31Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Albuquerque, NMDec 16, 1975 · N8880P · Substantial damage NTSB DEN76FQA07Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech 65-80 · Santa Fe, NMJul 31, 1975 · N716AG · Substantial damage NTSB DEN75FQG06Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-31 · Hobbs, NMMar 19, 1975 · N7245L · Substantial damage NTSB DEN75DQA18Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Arrey, NMOct 27, 1974 · N9236P · Substantial damage NTSB DEN74DQA05Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Lybrook, NMJul 8, 1973 · N8967P · Substantial damage NTSB DEN73FQA43Accident · No injuriesClosedAero Cmdr 500-B · Crownpoint, NMJun 1, 1973 · N160X · Substantial damage NTSB DEN70FQG16Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Clovis, NMMay 15, 1970 · N8667P · Substantial damage NTSB DEN70D0133Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Mayhill, NMNov 16, 1969 · N9180P · Substantial damage NTSB DEN69F0229Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Albuquerque, NMMay 5, 1969 · N8299P · Substantial damage NTSB DEN69D0128Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Artesia, NMOct 30, 1968 · N9180P · Substantial damage NTSB DEN68D0249Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Las Palomas, NMApr 20, 1968 · N8745P · Substantial damage NTSB DEN67D0035Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Albuquerque, NMJul 3, 1966 · N8758P · Substantial damage