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NTSB investigations: Lycoming TI0-540 series, VA

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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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" = 'VA' 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\" = 'VA' 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" = 'VA' 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 ERA22FA418Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA32 · Afton, VAA catastrophic engine failure due to oil starvation, which resulted in a total loss of engine power at night over mountainous terrain.Sep 15, 2022 · N2104J · Destroyed NTSB ERA16LA142Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 23-250 · Danville, VAThe pilot’s improper fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.Mar 27, 2016 · N22AM · Substantial damage NTSB ERA12LA206Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20M · Amisville, VAA total loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because of the damage due to the postcrash fire.Mar 3, 2012 · N486KC · Substantial damage NTSB ERA11LA240Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Richmond, VAThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with the ground.Apr 12, 2011 · N3547C · Substantial damage NTSB MIA08FA094Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20M · Midlothian, VAThe pilot’s improper control inputs resulting from spatial disorientation.Apr 27, 2008 · N429RM · Destroyed NTSB NYC07FA043Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Charlottesville, VAA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Dec 10, 2006 · N8349C · Destroyed NTSB NYC07LA027Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Williamsburg, VAThe pilot's improper decision to depart into adverse weather conditions. Contributing was the gusty wind conditions.Nov 12, 2006 · N9430K · Substantial damage NTSB NYC99LA073Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Richmond, VAThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation which resulted in flight into icing weather conditions. A factor related to the accident was restricted visibility through the icy windshield during landing.Mar 9, 1999 · N5454F · Substantial damage NTSB BFO93FA167Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300T · Marshall, VAAn inadequate annual inspection of the airplane and non-compliance with airworthiness directives by company maintenance personnel.Sep 10, 1993 · N2207B · Destroyed NTSB BFO92FA032Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Sandston, VAThe pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision failure to follow the missed approach procedure.Mar 6, 1992 · N100LC · Destroyed NTSB BFO89LA066Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Williamsburg, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control by improperly flaring the airplane during the landing approach.Jul 30, 1989 · N4022R · Substantial damage NTSB BFO85FA073Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Norfolk, VAThe acft experienced a complete gear collapse after contacting a rwy light and a taxiway sign during a landing roll. Theflt departed la guardia arpt 230 lbs over the 7000 pld max gross weight of the acft and at least 1 inch aft of the center of gravity limit.…Sep 4, 1985 · N27902 · Substantial damage NTSB BFO85FA067Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-31A · Woodbridge, VAThe acft departed saratoga springs, NY, en route to manassas, VA. Wx was VFR and as the acft approached gaithersburg, MD, at 2132 LCL the plt contacted dulles apch for vectors through the area to manassas. The acft was issued a heading to manassas. Shortly…Aug 13, 1985 · N8242R · Destroyed NTSB ATL84LA032Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-61P · Norfolk, VAThe plt stated that during the takeoff roll the airspeed had accelerated through 128 KTS, but as the takeoff continued the airspeed dropped to 115 KTS & remained between 100-115 KTS. After rotation the acft would not climb or accelerate above 100-115 KTS. The…Oct 29, 1983 · N9531Q · Substantial damage NTSB DCA83AA019Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-31-350-T1020 · Fort Belvoir, VAOn a flt from newark, NJ to richmond, VA, the departure time was delayed, and subsequently, the acft did not arrive at richmond until after the refueling facilities were closed. The plt decided there was sufficient fuel aboard to complete the next flt to the…Mar 11, 1983 · N120AE · Substantial damage NTSB ATL83FA041Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Culpepper, VAAbout 16 min after takeoff the plt reported to ARTCC that he had lost the artificial horizon, gyro & vacuum pump. Radio & radar contact was lost shortly thereafter. Examination of the vacuum pump failed to reveal a pre-impact failure or malfunction. The acft…Nov 19, 1982 · N555CE · Destroyed NTSB ATL82FID10Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper 24-260 · Lexington, VAThe aircraft overran a 1500 wet, sod, downhill runway and collided with a ditch off the end of the runway. The collision collapsed the landing gear, bent the prop, and buckled the fuselage. The pilot reported the wind was 180 degrees at 5 to 10 knots.May 22, 1982 · N8981P · Substantial damage NTSB ATL82FA047Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Lambsburg, VAThe aircraft was on an air taxi flight to transport 2 prisoners and was to be operated on a VFR flight plan in VFR conditions only. Prior to takeoff, the pilot had obtained 12 weather briefing. In 2 of the briefings, VFR flight was not recommended. At about…Feb 5, 1982 · N75225 · Destroyed NTSB ATL81FA081Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-23 · Manassas, VAJun 10, 1981 · N222WB · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB ATL80FID30Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-32R · Orange, VASep 14, 1980 · N3026C · Substantial damage NTSB ATL80FID26Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Bottoms Bridge, VAAug 9, 1980 · N9444P · Destroyed NTSB IAD79FID12Accident · No injuriesClosedTed Smith 600 · Richmond, VAApr 4, 1979 · N702HB · Substantial damage NTSB IAD78FA093Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Norfolk, VAAug 10, 1978 · N8997N · Destroyed NTSB IAD76AI038Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-32R · Topping, VADec 6, 1975 · N200HM · Destroyed NTSB IAD76II027Incident · No injuriesClosedSmith A600 · Lynchburg, VAOct 28, 1975 · N702HB · Minor damage NTSB IAD75FIA16Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Warrenton, VAApr 9, 1975 · N4225R · Substantial damage NTSB IAD75FID01Accident · No injuriesClosedCallair A-9B · Temperancevl, VAJul 18, 1974 · N7791V · Substantial damage NTSB NYC72FID16Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Lynchburg, VAOct 30, 1971 · N4129W · Substantial damage NTSB DIA69A0025Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-23 · Charlottesvlle, VANov 18, 1968 · N5943Y · Destroyed NTSB DIA69F0069Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Richmond, VASep 14, 1968 · N8905P · Substantial damage