NTSB investigations: Lycoming TI0-540 series, SC

35 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.

Cases per year

19702026
NTSB investigations: Lycoming TI0-540 series, SC per year, 1970–2026: 35 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\" = 'SC' 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 ERA26LA145Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportRockwell International 114 · Whitmire, SCOn March 10, 2026, about 1915 eastern daylight time, a Rockwell International 114 airplane, N4832W, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Whitmire, South Carolina. The flight instructor received minor injuries. The pilot receiving…Mar 10, 2026 · N4832W · Substantial damageNTSB ERA23FA280Accident · 5 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · North Myrtle Beach, SCThe pilot’s loss of control during initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s operation of the airplane above its maximum gross weight and near its aft center of gravity limit,…Jul 2, 2023 · N5524F · DestroyedNTSB ERA22LA104Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Edisto Island, SCA loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the crankshaft counterweight retaining ring and the No. 6 connecting rod.Jan 11, 2022 · N475RT · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA083Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSmith AEROSTAR601 · Rock Hill, SCThe pilot's improper decision to fly with an air cast boot on his foot, which led him to rely on the passenger to apply brakes and rudder, which was performed improperly and led to a loss of directional control.Nov 28, 2018 · N909CA · Substantial damageNTSB ERA16LA331Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA32RT · Camden, SCA total loss of engine power due to the improper torqueing of the magneto, which led it to its malfunctioning in flight.Sep 30, 2016 · N39686 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA10LA247Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 46-350P · Clemson, SCThe airplane's inadvertent collision with deer during a night takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the lack of a deer barrier between the airport and an adjacent wooded area.Apr 24, 2010 · N364ST · Substantial damageNTSB ERA10FA024Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Summerville, SCFlight into terrain for undetermined reasons.Oct 21, 2009 · N62635 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC08CA272Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA32 · Charleston, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while landing. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind condition and a wind gust, as reported by the pilot.Aug 3, 2008 · N4376X · Substantial damageNTSB ATL07LA086Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Columbia, SCThe pilot's improper landing flare, resulting in a hard landing.May 30, 2007 · N87619 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL06LA014Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20M · Summerville, SCThe pilot's failure to follow the pre-landing checklist which resulted in a gear up landing and subsequent propeller strike. The pilots improper decision to attempt a go-around after the propeller strike, resulted in a loss of engine power and subsequent…Nov 11, 2005 · N43CW · Substantial damageNTSB ATL05FA066Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T206H · Johns Island, SCThe pilot's failure to follow instrument flight procedures and descent below the published minimum descent altitude, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain during an instrument approach.Mar 27, 2005 · N222YT · Substantial damageNTSB ATL04FA090Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportSmith Aerostar 601P · Johns Island, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during emergency descent, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and uncontrolled descent into trees and terrain. A factor was the loss of engine power in one engine due to pre-ignition/detonation.Apr 5, 2004 · N869CC · Substantial damageNTSB ATL04FA016Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Cordesville, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent uncontrolled descent into trees and the ground. A factor was physical impairment.Oct 13, 2003 · N63942 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL03TA078Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportAero Commander 500S · Mount Pleasant, SCThe improper refueling of the airplane by airport personnel with the incorrect fuel grade that resulted in a total loss in engine power on both engines during initial climb. A factor was the inadequate preflight inspection by the pilot in command.Apr 14, 2003 · N19WL · DestroyedNTSB ATL00LA053Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-200 · Mt. Pleasant, SCThe airplane collision with a deer during a night landing.Apr 30, 2000 · N9385C · Substantial damageNTSB MIA00LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300 · W. Columbia, SCThe inadequate wording of the NOTAM for failure to identify that the usable width of the runway was reduced and the inadequate snow removal by airport personnel for failure to remove the snow from the runway resulting in the on-ground collision with a snow…Jan 28, 2000 · N42Y · Substantial damageNTSB ATL96LA128Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Georgetown, SCfailure of maintenance personnel to comply with an airworthiness directive, requiring periodic magneto inspections; inadequate annual inspection of the airplane by (other) maintenance personnel; and subsequent failure of the impulse coupling in the left…Sep 19, 1996 · N9VM · Substantial damageNTSB ATL88FA110Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Rock Hill, SCThe plt and a certificated pilot/pax departed the Rock Hill apt for a local maint test flt following an engine overhaul and installation. About 10 minutes into the flt, the engine oil pressure dropped to zero and a complete loss of power followed. The plt…Mar 12, 1988 · N8727E · DestroyedNTSB ATL86LA216Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander Callair A-9B · Ridgeland, SCThe pilot was performing a test flight to test a new spray pump which was recently installed on the aircraft. Following a low pass over the runway the pilot heard a grinding noise from the left side of the aircraft. Shortly thereafter the aircraft lost total…Aug 5, 1986 · N7946V · Substantial damageNTSB ATL84LA281Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Cheraw, SCAccording to the plt, after 100 to 150 ft of landing roll the right main landing gear collapsed.Sep 16, 1984 · N14217 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL84LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Columbia, SCWhile en route, the acft's ammeter went to a zero reading, and subsequently, a complete electrical failure occurred. Prior to landing, the plt attempted to lower the landing gear by letting it freefall, in accordance with recommended procedures. The gear…Nov 7, 1983 · N1750H · Substantial damageNTSB ATL84LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Greer, SCDuring the flt, hydraulic failure of the landing sys occurred & the aircrew were unable to get the gear locked in the down position. After orbiting for over an hour, a landing was made. During touchdown, the gear collapsed. An exam revealed that an aileron…Nov 1, 1983 · N40249 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL82FLG04Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Columbia, SCNov 30, 1981 · N8564E · Substantial damageNTSB ATL81FLG01Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-23 · Georgetown, SCNov 12, 1981 · N221CS · DestroyedNTSB MIA80FLG03Accident · Minor injuriesClosedBellanca 17-31A · Isle Of Palms, SCNov 21, 1979 · N8857V · Substantial damageNTSB MIA77FLG19Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-23 · Charleston, SCJun 21, 1977 · N444VM · Substantial damageNTSB MIA77FA046Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-32 · Charleston, SCMar 15, 1977 · N43216 · DestroyedNTSB MIA76FLG40Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Columbia, SCJul 13, 1976 · N9374P · Substantial damageNTSB MIA76FLG30Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Greenwood, SCMay 10, 1976 · N8758P · Substantial damageNTSB MIA76AM028Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-31 · Greenwood, SCSep 10, 1975 · N59982 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA74DLG29Accident · No injuriesClosedCallair A-9B · Allendale, SCMay 30, 1974 · N7655V · Substantial damageNTSB MIA72FLG18Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Florence, SCDec 13, 1971 · N8552P · Substantial damageNTSB MIA71FLG24Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Florence, SCMar 18, 1971 · N8552P · Substantial damageNTSB MIA71DLG17Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Florence, SCNov 22, 1970 · N8552P · Substantial damageNTSB MIA71FLG03Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-23 · Charleston, SCJul 30, 1970 · N6279Y · Substantial damage