NTSB investigations: Lycoming TI0-540 series, 1989

32 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 investigations: Lycoming TI0-540 series, 1989 per year, 1964–2026: 2,259 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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 1989
    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 BFO90LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31 · Morgantown, WVThe pilot's excessive taxi speed. Ice on the ramp and the location of the fence were related factors.Dec 9, 1989 · N7485L · Substantial damageNTSB MKC90LA025Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Hays, KSThe pilot's failure to properly flare the airplane during landing.Nov 10, 1989 · N4114W · Substantial damageNTSB MIA90FA022Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper 601P · Fort Myers, FLFailure of the pilot to properly follow the IFR procedure and to identify the decision height. Factors related to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions, darkness, the pilot's lack of visual perception without the approach lights, and tree(s) in…Nov 1, 1989 · N50TR · DestroyedNTSB LAX90LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Ontario, CAImproper use of the brakes by the pilot of the Piper PA-31.Oct 25, 1989 · N4098A · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB NYC90FA011Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Glastonbury, CTThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain adequate altitude control during maneuvering flight. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the airplane's electrical system and the pilot's operation at night, without emergency lighting (flashlight).Oct 11, 1989 · N4106W · Substantial damageNTSB CHI89LA197Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Lebanon, ILFailure of the pilot to use all available runway and his misjudgement of the available distance (runway length) for landing. Contributing factors were: inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and the runway and terrain conditions.Sep 28, 1989 · N1165X · Substantial damageNTSB LAX89LA313Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Mammoth Lakes, CAThe pilot's improper compensation for the existing wind condition and his failure to maintain airspeed. Factors that related to the accident were: the gusty & cross-winds and high density altitude.Sep 17, 1989 · N3929F · Substantial damageNTSB SEA89LA163Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Paradise Valley, NVThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and his failure to abort the takeoff. The high density altitude, soft runway, and fence were related factors.Sep 2, 1989 · N83TL · Substantial damageNTSB ATL89LA210Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Hanceville, ALImproper flare by the pilot/owner and his failure to obtain/maintain proper airspeed for the go-around; and inadequate supervision and remedial action by the instructor pilot (other crew member). The uneven surface of the private strip was a contributing…Sep 2, 1989 · N666KH · Substantial damageNTSB NYC89LA169Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Danbury, CTThe pilot's misjudgement of (excessive) airspeed, his failure to attain the proper touchdown point, and failure to make a go-around, while there was sufficient runway remaining. The fence was a related factor.Aug 1, 1989 · N8909N · Substantial damageNTSB 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 damageNTSB CHI89LA146Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Nappanee, INThe pilot-in-command's improper preflight calculation of weight and balance and the aircraft's inadequate climb capability due to low compression.Jul 27, 1989 · N3923F · Substantial damageNTSB ATL89LA181Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Somerset, OHThe pilot's failure to adequately perform an airplane pre-flight inspection and drain water present in the airplane fuel supply. The airplane engine subsequently lost power due to the water contamination.Jul 19, 1989 · N8914W · Substantial damageNTSB MIA89LA200Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Luquillo, PRFailure of the left exhaust stack which resulted in an engine fire, loss of engine power, and subsequent ditching of the acft in ocean waters.Jul 16, 1989 · N999MA · Substantial damageNTSB FTW89FA137Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301T · Celina, TXImproper planning/decision by the pilot. Related factors were: failure of the pilot to use all of the available runway area, the runway/terrain conditions, and obstructions/power lines beyond the departure end of the runway.Jul 16, 1989 · N4360K · DestroyedNTSB MKC89LA152Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Excelsor Sprgs, MOThe catastrophic failure of the aircraft engine and the pilots failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing roll. Improper maintenance, the dark night conditions, and restricted visibility due to oil on the windscreen were…Jul 4, 1989 · N4175R · Substantial damageNTSB DEN89LA164Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301T · Telluride, COThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during an encounter with turbulence. Contributing to the accident was the turbulence.Jun 30, 1989 · N82908 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC89LA102Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Tuntutuliak, AKFailure of the engine crankshaft. A contributing factor to aircraft damage was a mud (dirt) bank which the aircraft hit during the emergency landing.Jun 23, 1989 · N15306 · Substantial damageNTSB MKC89LA141Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Bemidji, MNThe continued approach and landing by the pilot in known adverse weather. Contributing factors were the weather conditions and the ditch.Jun 21, 1989 · N6513Y · Substantial damageNTSB ATL89FA166Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-60-601P · Lithia Springs, GAInflight engine/wing fire due to a failure of the right engine's left exhaust tailpipe. The exhaust tailpipe failed in fatigue as a result of fluctuating stresses induced by a deteriorated engine mount in conjunction with unevenly distributed clamping loads…Jun 21, 1989 · N83AT · DestroyedNTSB BFO89FA043Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Myersville, MDContinued flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) and his inability to maintain control of the aircraft after becoming spatially disoriented. Contributing factors were hilly/mountainous terrain, weather conditions, the pilot's lack…Jun 9, 1989 · N1499X · DestroyedNTSB LAX89LA186Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300T · Phoenix, AZThe failure of the pilot to maintain adequate clearance behind the B-737 which resulted in the inadvertent encounter with wake turbulence.May 24, 1989 · N39520 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC89LA078Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31 · Tok Junction, AKThe pilot's failure to lower the landing gear for landing. A factor related to the accident was his failure to use a checklist.May 20, 1989 · N87TS · Substantial damageNTSB MKC89FA110Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Winslow, ARThe pilot flying into adverse weather conditions which resulted in the in-flight separation of a portion of the right wing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of total experience.May 15, 1989 · N8199P · DestroyedNTSB FTW89FA089Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSmith, Ted Aerostar 601 · New Iberia, LAThe pilot failed to maintain a proper climb immediately after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was excessive manifold pressure indications for the left engine. The pilot's diverted attention in dealing with that condition most probably resulted in the…May 4, 1989 · N90619 · DestroyedNTSB FTW89LA087Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Eufaula, OKThe pilot's improper positioning of the fuel selector, which resulted in a loss of power due to fuel starvation, and his failure to followed the emergency procedure. A factor related to the accident was: rough terrain in the emergency landing area.Apr 26, 1989 · N8654N · Substantial damageNTSB LAX89LA147Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Salinas, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain proper taxiway alignment, when he diverted his attention, while taxiing. The location of the parked aircraft was a related factor.Apr 4, 1989 · N59973 · Substantial damageNTSB MKC89LA080Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCallair A9-B · Fisher, ARFailure of the engine magneto resulting in engine failure.Mar 13, 1989 · N7701V · Substantial damageNTSB MIA89LA086Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander 500U · Daytona Beach, FLControl malfunction of undetermined cause that made further flight inadvisable.Feb 16, 1989 · N1010U · Substantial damageNTSB LAX89LA088Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301T · Santa Ana, CAPoor preflight planning and preparation by selecting the wrong runway despite NOTAM and ATIS information indicating the runway was closed.Jan 18, 1989 · N6913D · Substantial damageNTSB ANC89LA039Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Port Lions, AKThe pilots inadequate compensation for wind conditions which resulted in a stall/mush and subsequent hard landing. The downdraft which the aircraft encountered was a factor in the accident.Jan 15, 1989 · N43527 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL89FA066Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31 · Springfield, OHFuel exhaustion precipatated by the inadequate fuel consumption calculations performed by the pilot, pressure from the company president to not carry excess fuel and improper in-flight planning/decisions by the pilot by not refueling enroute before fuel was…Jan 3, 1989 · N9034Y · Destroyed