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NTSB investigations: Lycoming TI0-540 series, 1986

43 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 SEA87LA040Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Gates, ORThe plt was attempting to land the aircraft at night on an unlit grass airstrip. Prior to reaching the airstrip the plt collided with an apple tree. Both wings were severed from the aircraft and it went inverted before striking the ground in a slightly nose…Dec 31, 1986 · N4116R · DestroyedNTSB MKC87LA026Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Harrison, ARThe routine business flt had progressed normally until approaching bentonville, Arkansas. The PIC rptd his eng ran rough for a very brief period and quit. Emerg procedures were conducted but a restart was impossible. Only 1.5 hrs of flt had transpired since…Nov 29, 1986 · N4031R · Substantial damageNTSB MIA87LA032Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R · Cedar Key, FLThe plt stated that he was not able to see the lighted wind sock from 1000 ft as he was unfamiliar with its location. The acft landed downwind on the rwy & was unable to stop before running off the end. A 15 to 20 kt tailwind was present at the time. The plt…Nov 14, 1986 · N20816 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA87LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Homestead, FLThe plt stated that he thought he had put the gear handle down but on touchdown the gear was up and the aircraft slid to a stop on the runway. Post crash examination of the landing gear system revealed that the landing gear was up when it contacted the runway…Nov 5, 1986 · N27418 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC87FA027Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-325 · Mansfield, MAPiper PA-31, N200GG, was on a VFR flt to boston, MA. The PA-31 plt contacted boston TRACON & adzd he had ATIS info & would be lndg at boston. TRACON suggested a hdg & alt of 070 deg & 2500' for rwy 33R & told the plt to maint VFR. At aprx the same time, a…Oct 30, 1986 · N200GG · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB 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 damageNTSB ATL87FA007Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Nashville, TNThe flight was cleared for the localizer approach to rwy 31. The pilot reported the airport in sight. The flight descended into the cloud layer and crashed about 1000 feet short of the middle marker. The pilot did not report any aircraft problem. The approach…Oct 20, 1986 · N5260F · DestroyedNTSB CHI87DEE02Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Crestwood, ILThe aircraft was flown without authorization from the owner by unknown person(s). Upon landing, directional control was lost. The aircraft skidded off the runway into an aircraft tie-down area and collided with a parked aircraft.Oct 9, 1986 · N6955Y · Substantial damageNTSB MIA87FA002Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-60-600 · Tallahassee, FLWitnesses stated seeing the acft enter a left downwind apch to rwy 16, turn base to final normally then veer to the left of the runway in a nose high attitude & disappear behind a line of trees & crash aprx 500 feet east of rwy 16. Post crash examination of…Oct 2, 1986 · N217HM · DestroyedNTSB CHI86LA228Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-310 · St. Paul, MNAt the end of an uneventful flight the pilot lowered the landing gear and noted three gear down indicator lights. Upon landing rollout the nose gear collapsed. An inspection following the accident revealed that a hydraulic leak was present near the hydraulic…Sep 18, 1986 · N707HB · Substantial damageNTSB NYC86IA231Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA-60-600 · Binghamton, NYThe plt stated that after leveling off at 9000 ft MSL. He heard a pop followed by an explosion in the left eng. The entire left side of the upper cowling was protruding into the airstream which caused the aircraft to roll to the right. The pilot had to use…Sep 9, 1986 · N90349 · Minor damageNTSB DEN86LA239Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23E-250 · Grand Forks, NDThe acft was en route from flin flon airport, manitoba, cd, to mason city, IA, and had stopped at Grand Forks, ND, for fuel and to clear customs. During taxi for takeoff, the acft struck a 1-inch concrete lip on the ramp and the right main landing gear…Aug 26, 1986 · N900TS · Substantial damageNTSB MIA86LA235Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Ft.Lauderdale, FLFlt experienced loss of power in the left engine shortly after takeoff due to corrosion blocking the main jet in the fuel control unit. The pilot feathered the engine and returned for a landing. While on short final he remembered he would have to manually…Aug 14, 1986 · N36LS · Substantial damageNTSB ANC86LA124Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Tyonek, AKThe pilot stated that during the initial climb, the aircraft started to settle. The pilot stalled and crashed into a wooded area at the departure end of the runway.Aug 9, 1986 · N1491X · Substantial damageNTSB DEN86LA224Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Monument Valley, UTThe plt was on an approach for landing when the acft began to settle. He said that increasing power did not seem to have an effect. Subsequently, the acft landed hard, collapsing the nose gear. The plt believed that he had encountered wind shear during the…Aug 8, 1986 · N8544P · Substantial damageNTSB 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 CHI86FER16Accident · No injuriesFinal reportAero Commander Callair A9B · Argyle, MNWhile setting up for a swath run the pilot struck the ground in a wings level descent. He stated that a 'whirlwind' or 'downdraft' prevented him from pulling up in time to pre-vent impact with the ground.Aug 4, 1986 · N7617V · Substantial damageNTSB NYC86LA193Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-60-601P · Lancaster, PAThe Piper PA-60 Aerostar was making a takeoff with five passengers on board. The PIC did not establish any procedures with his co-pilot prior to the takeoff. The aircraft continued off the 4100 ft runway to the overrun finally becoming airborne. The co-pilot…Aug 3, 1986 · N9531Q · Substantial damageNTSB MKC86LA154Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250T · Norfolk, NEA fire started inflight in the left wheel well and nacelle area just after the pilot turned on the electric fuel pumps during the turn to final approach. The airplane was landed and the pilot evacuated safely. According to witnesses, the airplane appeared to…Jul 22, 1986 · N62719 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX86LA286Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300T · Paso Robles, CAThe plt was informed that he was trailing smoke on climb out. The plt elected to continue the climb due to IMC at the departure arpt and divert to another arpt located 26 NM north. He continued to climb to 4,500 ft MSL to VMC. The oil warning light…Jul 9, 1986 · N39944 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW86LA122Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · San Antonio, TXThe pilot was cleared to land on runway 12L when he encountered wind gusts on touchdown causing the aircraft to veer off the runway into a grassy area.Jul 7, 1986 · N9165P · Substantial damageNTSB FTW86FA107Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Huffman, TXThe pilot was being vectored around thunderstorms in the area just prior to the accident. During the last radio contact the pilot was issued a vector to the destination airport. During this turn, for unknown reasons, the pilot lost control of the aircraft and…Jun 13, 1986 · N3539K · DestroyedNTSB FTW86IA103Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31 · Kingston, OKAcft received minor damage as a result of an electrical fire in-flight while in cruise at 9,000' MSL. The plt stated that he observed smoke emanating from the c.b. panel mounted on the left side wall of the cockpit and that several c.b.'s popped and he lost…Jun 10, 1986 · N68ST · Minor damageNTSB ATL86LA161Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander 500-B · Guntersville, ALThe plt allowed the aircraft to settle back onto the runway shortly after liftoff from the runway after having already retracted the landing gear. The aircraft landed with the landing gear retracted.Jun 8, 1986 · N326JR · Substantial damageNTSB FTW86LA089Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Rio Hondo, TXThe right eng failed during cruise flt and the plt was unsuccessful in his attempt to restart the eng. The acft was unable to maintain alt and impacted the ground resulting in substantial damage to the acft. Although there was no evidence of any…May 21, 1986 · N717WL · Substantial damageNTSB DEN86FTK02Accident · No injuriesFinal reportAero Commander Callair A-9B · Dell Rapids, SDThe plt stated that during the takeoff roll, he lost rudder effectiveness after accelerating to about 60 KTS. He applied brakes to stop, but the acft veered off the left side of the rwy & struck a fence. No preimpact part failure or malfunction was reported.…May 20, 1986 · N7757V · Substantial damageNTSB MIA86LA159Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Tallahassee, FLWhile in the traffic pattern the acft's electrical system failed due to internal failure of the alternator. The plt failed to extend the landing gear by the emergency gear extension handle and a gear up landing resulted.May 15, 1986 · N9491P · Substantial damageNTSB DEN86LA121Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-260C · Lamar, CODuring the initial telephone interview, the plt stated the eng quit due to fuel exhaustion while returning from an ag spraying flt. However, in the plt accident report, the plt states that he could not rule out mechanical problems.Apr 30, 1986 · N76LF · Substantial damageNTSB NYC86LA104Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Doylestown, PAThe pilot made a long landing and ran off the end of the runway. After departing the runway, he ran through a fence and hit a dirt embankment. The pilot said when he realized he was going off the end of the runway, he stayed on the brakes rather than add…Apr 14, 1986 · N41AR · Substantial damageNTSB ATL86LA109Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Birmingham, ALAfter takeoff pilot noted loss of engine oil pressure. Engine siezed and pilot landed short of runway. A/c hit ILS antenna during landing roll, severed right wing. Engine oil cooler line burst due to aging. Line was fabricated in the 1st qtr 0F 1972. Oil…Apr 11, 1986 · N4087W · Substantial damageNTSB LAX86LA166Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Mesa, AZThe pilot lost control of the aircraft which traveled off the runway following a nose gear collapse during landing. Examination of the aircraft revealed evidence of side loading.Apr 8, 1986 · N3872E · Substantial damageNTSB ATL86LA107Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300T · Fort Deposit, ALShortly after takeoff smoke and flames entered the cockpit. The pilot returned to the airport and landed hard damaging the firewall. Examination of the aircraft revealed that the turbo charger exhaust clamp broke and allowed hot exhaust gases to ignite a fire…Apr 7, 1986 · N22370 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA86FA103Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Osteen, FLBefore the flt, the plt & pax were observed drinking alcoholic beverages on the way to the arpt. After much difficulty taxiing to the rwy, the flt was cleared for takeoff after entering the active rwy without clearance. After taking off, the acft was seen…Mar 24, 1986 · N77TS · Substantial damageNTSB 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 · DestroyedNTSB MIA86LA099Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Ft. Pierce, FLThe plt stated that while switching tanks, his fuel selector froze up & both eng's failed. Upon landing, the acft struck a tree severing a wing. The NTSB form 6120.1 that was sent to the plt was returned, it stated that the addressee moved & left no address.…Mar 19, 1986 · N4599P · Substantial damageNTSB MIA86FA095Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Florida City, FLThe acft touched down on the top of a flood control dike approx 12 ft wide. The acft continued for about 1336 ft before the left wheel slid off the dike where the dike makes a slight curve to the right. The left gear was torn from the acft as it left the…Mar 14, 1986 · N49984 · DestroyedNTSB DEN86LA095Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSmith, Ted Aerostar 601P Aerostar · Dickinson, NDWhile enroute on an IFR flight plan, the plt changed destination to Dickinson, ND, which extended the length of the flt. He did not desiginate an alternate arpt or have an adequate fuel reserve as required. On arrival at the destination, he executed an…Mar 9, 1986 · N35DM · Substantial damageNTSB ATL86MA087Accident · 1 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Andalusia, ALThe accident flt was to be the last in a series of flt tests. This flt was for the purpose of determining the landing characteristics of the acft with a combination speed/stol kit installed. When the FAA flt test plt failed to return from the mission a search…Mar 7, 1986 · N1099X · DestroyedNTSB FTW86LQG12Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-36-300 · Muleshoe, TXThe ag acft was climbing after a pass to clear power lines at the north end of the field. The main lndg gear contacted the top wire as the acft started leveling off. The wire did not break and the acft descended to ground impact. The lndg gear snapped off and…Feb 28, 1986 · N57878 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA86FA085Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · St. Cloud, FLThe acft was on a VFR flt, the wx was clear with an almost full moon when the acft crashed in a fld. There was no evidence of an airframe, flt control system, eng or propeller malfunction or failure. The autopsy & toxicological studies revealed no pre impact…Feb 26, 1986 · N4081R · DestroyedNTSB MIA86FA080Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-310 · Moore Haven, FLOn February 17, 1986 the wreckage of N7EA along with the skeletal remains of two persons were found. The acft crashed into trees causing the separation of the outboard six feet of left wing and then continued crashing through more trees before colliding with…Feb 17, 1986 · N7EA · DestroyedNTSB 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 MKC86LA047Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Lawrence, KSThe plt stated he mistook an ice and snow covered area for a taxiway and turned off past the actual taxiway. The acft struck a snowbank which collapsed the nosegear. The blue taxiway light was out. This light marks the edge of taxiway. The taxiway was free of…Jan 9, 1986 · N38127 · Substantial damage