NTSB investigations: Lycoming TI0-540 series, 1988
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.
Cases per year
| 1964 | 9 |
|---|---|
| 1965 | 27 |
| 1966 | 32 |
| 1967 | 49 |
| 1968 | 48 |
| 1969 | 47 |
| 1970 | 48 |
| 1971 | 63 |
| 1972 | 45 |
| 1973 | 51 |
| 1974 | 62 |
| 1975 | 46 |
| 1976 | 52 |
| 1977 | 58 |
| 1978 | 68 |
| 1979 | 65 |
| 1980 | 57 |
| 1981 | 55 |
| 1982 | 47 |
| 1983 | 40 |
| 1984 | 46 |
| 1985 | 43 |
| 1986 | 43 |
| 1987 | 35 |
| 1988 | 33 |
| 1989 | 32 |
| 1990 | 16 |
| 1991 | 30 |
| 1992 | 30 |
| 1993 | 25 |
| 1994 | 26 |
| 1995 | 27 |
| 1996 | 31 |
| 1997 | 23 |
| 1998 | 22 |
| 1999 | 26 |
| 2000 | 36 |
| 2001 | 43 |
| 2002 | 46 |
| 2003 | 37 |
| 2004 | 41 |
| 2005 | 44 |
| 2006 | 49 |
| 2007 | 32 |
| 2008 | 33 |
| 2009 | 28 |
| 2010 | 34 |
| 2011 | 23 |
| 2012 | 31 |
| 2013 | 27 |
| 2014 | 25 |
| 2015 | 31 |
| 2016 | 21 |
| 2017 | 21 |
| 2018 | 22 |
| 2019 | 20 |
| 2020 | 29 |
| 2021 | 18 |
| 2022 | 28 |
| 2023 | 31 |
| 2024 | 15 |
| 2025 | 18 |
| 2026 | 19 |
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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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 1988
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 year(c."eventDate") = 1988
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" DESCRun 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 MKC89LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerospatiale TB-21 · Clinton, IAThe plt rprtd that while cruising at 10,000' & monitoring the eng instruments in a normal manner, power was suddenly lost as if by fuel starvation. He stated that emerg procedures were performed, but he was unable to restart the eng in spite of fuel in both…NTSB MIA89LA039Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Holly Springs, MSThe plt stated that after he began a descent from 12,000 ft to 4000 ft, the acft lost all electrical power due to failure of the alternator. While apchg to land at Holly Springs arpt, the acft enctrd unfavorable winds & turbulence. Subsequently, it lost…NTSB LAX89FA025Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA31P-350 · Redlands, CAThe pilot's inadvertent selection of an inappropriate altitude for the attempted night special VFR circle to land maneuver. Contributing to the accident was the dark night, restricted visibilities and lack of ground reference lights. Also contributing to the…NTSB MIA89LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Tupelo, MSThe operator had applied for an on-demand/air taxi cert, but had not obtained approval. After lvl-off on a flt to carry canceled checks, the plt elected to use the remaining fuel fm the inbd tanks. He stated that soon thereafter, the left eng bgn running…NTSB LAX89FA014Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Sedona, AZTotal failure of the magneto's impulse coupling which resulted in a shearing of the crankshaft's idler gear teeth and the crankshaft dowel pin.NTSB FTW89FA007Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Edinburg, TXAcft experienced a double eng failure. Plt stated that immediately after the left eng failed, in climb to cruise, the acft rolled left, the stall warning activated, and the acft entered a left spiral. The rt eng failed during the two-turn spiral. Plt's…NTSB CHI88LA242Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Akron, OHOn taxiing in from landing on a dark night, the pilot inadvertently taxied off the pavement onto a grassy area. When he realized that he was off the pavement he made an attempt to return to the pavement and encountered a 20' hole. The main gear sank into the…NTSB MIA88WA273Accident · Minor injuriesForeign investigationPiper PA-23-250 · Staniel Cay, BahamasNTSB SEA88LA182Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Bend, ORAt aprx 1239 PDT, while on an IFR x-country flt at 14,000', the acft enctrd icing conds. Drg the next 1.4 hrs, the plt changed altitude in increments, climbing to 17,000', then descending to 11,000' to avoid icing. At aprx 1411 PDT, he indcd the eng had lost…NTSB MIA88LA266Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Punta Gorda, FLThe plt was returning from VFR xc flt during which many climbs, descents & detours were made to avoid adverse wx & maintain VFR. He stated the strong headwinds considerably reduced his grndspeed. At his 1st intended ldg arpt, strong gusty x-winds made the…NTSB DEN88LA197Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-260C · Hamilton, MTThe private plt was descending to the destination arpt at the conclusion of a 3.5 hr x-country flight. The plt said he selected the right main fuel tank and flew until the 'fuel was low to the point of exhaustion.' During a right turn, with the gear extended,…NTSB MIA88LA259Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300E · San Juan, PRWhile on a business flt shortly after departure while climbing to cruise, the plt reported that the eng quit. The acft was ditched & has not been recovered therefore no determination could be made as to the reason for the reported loss of eng power. The plt…NTSB FTW88IA147Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Oklahoma City, OKThe flight was an instructional flight with three pilots onboard. The airplane departed on runway 17R and was 300 to 400 feet AGL when one blade of the right propeller separated from the hub, followed by the remainder of the propeller. The PIC made an…NTSB MIA88WA252Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA-23-250 · Gr. Harbor Cay, BahamasNTSB FTW88LA148Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300 · Edna, TXA delay in initiation of the go-around during the pilot's second attempt to land in the dark night conditions. Contributing to the accident was the runway closure due to construction, which resulted in no runway lights illuminated, and the fact that the pilot…NTSB MIA88WA241Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationPiper PA-23-250 · Nassau, BahamasNTSB FTW88LA135Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · La Grange, TXThe pilot said he flew over the airport and found the winds favored a landing on runway 18. He said he descended to the downwind leg, and when he added power, the engine would not respond. However, he said the engine continued to run. He decided to make an…NTSB CHI88LA170Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301T · Chicago, ILDuring climbout after takeoff, the pilot experienced an engine fire and diverted to Chicago's midway airport for an emergency landing. The pilot executed emergency procedures, shut down the engine, the fuel supply, and all electrical load. When the pilot knew…NTSB NYC88LA174Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · East Hampton, NYThe pilot reported that he had experienced a partial power loss on downwind of a VFR traffic pattern. He stated that just after entering downwind he lowered the landing gear. As the speed decreased below 132 knots he advanced the throttles. There was no…NTSB ANC88LA079Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32 · Hooper Bay, AKThe commercially certificated pilot was attempting to land in winds estimated as 30 knots gusting to 40. He reportedly hit a downdraft just piror to landing and had a harder than normal touchdown. During the later stages of the landing roll-out, he applied…NTSB MIA88LA210Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean)The plt stated that the eng started running rough. He decided to divert to alt aprt 15 miles away. While enroute, the plt stated that he heard a 'clanking' noise and oil sprayed the windsheild. The eng lost all power. The a/c was ditched in the Atlantic Ocean…NTSB BFO88FA060Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300T · Cambridge, MDThe pilot had departed ocean city, MD aprx 20 minutes after takeoff when nearing the chesapeake bay at an alt of 3000 ft MSL, a total loss of engine power was experienced. The plt attempted to restart the engine to no avail and a forced landing was made in a…NTSB MIA88FA201Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSmith, Ted Aerostar Aerostar 600 · Catano, PRAs the acft was taxiing for takeoff, witnesses noted the l rear baggage door was unlocked & hanging down. A warning was relayed to the plt via the twr, but by then the acft was airborne & the plt had rprtd a control prblm. Drg lift-off, theacft pitched up…NTSB MIA88LA193Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301T · Lake Wales, FLDuring takeoff from the grass strip, the left main landing gear and wingtip collided with runway lights & a fencepost. The acft was slow to climb. After clearing trees at the departure end of the rwy, the acft descended below treetop level, then continued to…NTSB MIA88FA178Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportRockwell A9B · Marianna, FLThe acft sustained a complete & sudden power loss while engaged in ag operations at low alt. The prop, fwd portion of the crankshaft, cyl head & other eng parts separated from the acft. The acft struck a row of 40 ft trees & crashed to the grnd. An exam of…NTSB SEA88FA078Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300T · Port Angeles, WADrg arr, the flt was handed off to whidbey island apch ctl at whidbey island (nuw) naval air stn (nas). Nuw was 35 mi NE of the destn (fairchild intl arpt/clm), at Port Angeles, which had no operg ctl twr. The plt was given the nuw wx, which was 400 scat,…NTSB NYC88LA121Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-325 · West Seneca, NYLoss of power due to fuel starvation. Contributing factor was adversed weather conditions.NTSB 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…NTSB ATL88LA103Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Cleveland, OHThe plt rptd that both engines began to surge shortly after t/o during climb. The engines subsequently lost pwr completely, and the plt made a forced ldg in trees. Post-crash exam revealed that the fuel selectors were in the inbd tank positions. The lt inbd…NTSB ATL88IA096Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Elyria, OHNTSB SEA88LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Twin Falls, IDWhen the pilot attempted to reduce power to descend to land he was unable to obtain a power reduction due to the throttle rod end separating in flight. The pilot made a spiralling descent and then shut down the engine. The pilot misjudged his altitude and…NTSB MIA88FA083Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Pembroke Park, FLThe non-instrument rated private pilot obtained a weather briefing that indicated the weather would be deteriorating to IMC, but he attempted a flight anyway. During the flight, he became disoriented and penetrated 2 control zones and then struck an antenna…NTSB DEN88LA046Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller UH-12E · Vernal, UTThe commercial plt and two passengers were surveying a road route in mountainous terrain. At cruise, the pilot noticed a drop in manifold pressure, followed by a loss of oil pressure. The plt reported that the engine quit. An autorotation to a snow covered…