Final NTSB investigations: Lycoming IGSO-540-B1A
96 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Lycoming IGSO-540-B1A. 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 | 2 |
|---|---|
| 1965 | 1 |
| 1966 | 1 |
| 1967 | 5 |
| 1968 | 3 |
| 1969 | 4 |
| 1970 | 2 |
| 1971 | 2 |
| 1972 | 3 |
| 1973 | 2 |
| 1974 | 4 |
| 1975 | 2 |
| 1976 | 2 |
| 1977 | 6 |
| 1978 | 6 |
| 1979 | 5 |
| 1980 | 9 |
| 1981 | 3 |
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1983 | 3 |
| 1984 | 2 |
| 1985 | 2 |
| 1987 | 4 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1989 | 3 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1995 | 2 |
| 1998 | 3 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
Where
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Query with SQL
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.\"completionStatus\" = 'Completed'
AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('41535'))
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."completionStatus" = 'Completed'
AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('41535'))
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 CEN21LA101Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 65-A80-8800 · Alexandria, MNThe pilot’s decision to attempt takeoff with frost covering the airplane and rotating below the published rotation speed, which led to exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall.NTSB WPR19FA175Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportRobinson R44 · Two Harbors, CAThe pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.NTSB ERA18LA073Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander 680 F · Lapine, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff after a total loss of left engine power due to fuel contamination, which resulted in impact with trees. Contributing to the accident were the mechanic's failure to properly flush the fuel…NTSB GAA16CA113Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna TR182 · Prescott, AZThe pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to landing, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage during landing.NTSB WPR11FA078Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAero Commander 680FL · Perris, CAThe pilot’s decision to continue visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an in-flight collision with mountainous terrain.NTSB CEN09CA433Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAero Commander 680-F · Angel Fire, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the initial takeoff.NTSB DFW08CA194Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 65-A80 · Midland, TXThe failure of the landing gear retraction/extension mechanism due to it being jammed by displaced sound proofing material.NTSB NYC08FA012Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportAero Commander 560-F · Wiley Ford, WVA partial power loss in the right engine due to the failure of the number one exhaust valve, and the airplane's inability to maintain a climb on one engine for unknown reasons. Contributing to the accident were fog and rising terrain. [This report was…NTSB CHI01LA082Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 65-B80 · Sioux Falls, SDThe pilot initiated the flight into known icing conditions which resulted in his ability to maintain control of the airplane. Factors associated with the accident were the ice accumulation and the company induced pressure for the pilot to make the flight into…NTSB LAX00LA064Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 65-80 · Mesa, AZThe collapse of a main landing gear due to damage from a hard landing at an undetermined time.NTSB CHI99LA008Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 65-B80 · Brainerd, MNthe pilot's failure to maintain the proper glidepath and his diversion of attention during a critical phase of flight.NTSB NYC98LA125Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE 65-80 · Malone, NYThe pilot's failure to follow emergency procedures, and his failure to maintain control of the airplane after a loss of power from one engine. Factors include fuel filter blockage, inadequate maintenance, and the pilot's lack of experience in multi-engine…NTSB SEA98LA073Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander 500-A · Billings, MTFailure of the main landing gear strut outer-body to inner-body needle bearing from the lack of lubrication and the development of corrosion. An inadequate manufacturer's inspection program was a factor.NTSB CHI95LA287Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 65-B80 · Anderson, INseizure of the landing gear wheel bearing and separation of the landing gear outer wheel-half and tire from the aircraft after which directional control of the aircraft by the pilot was not possible.NTSB CHI95FA124Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 65-B80 · Great Bend, NDthe pilot/mechanic's inadequate maintenance (inspection) of aircraft and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed (VMC). Factors were icing conditions, deteriorated induction air ducting, and failure of a piston assembly.NTSB MIA94LA149Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 65 · Pensacola, FLImproper installation of nuts on the nosewheel (split rim) through-bolts by unknown personnel, which resulted in a subsequent failure (separation of the wheel halves).NTSB LAX93FA045Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech D50A · Ely, NV1) The pilots decision to attempt VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which included mountain obscurement and severe mixed icing, and, 2) his failure to maintain control of the aircraft due to a probable aerodynamic stall induced by severe…NTSB MIA91LA151Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 80 · Fort Lauderdale, FLThe improper maintenance work by an unknown person who crossthreaded a fuel nozzle injector fitting which allowed fuel to leak on the exhaust system initiating a fire. No reason for the right engine not to develop full power was found.NTSB MKC90LA039Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 80 · Cape Girardeau, MOAn inoperative landing gear extension system due to failure of an electric motor and a misplaced emergency crank handle.NTSB LAX89FA307Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAero Commander 680FLP · Kailua-Kona, HIInadequate maintenance, and operation by the pilot with known deficiencies in the aircraft. Factors related to the accident were: excessive wear in both engines, improper use of powerplant controls by the pilot, subsequent overtemperature/detonation in both…NTSB FTW89LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGulfstream 680FLP · Lohn, TXArson undertaken to conceal illegal activity.NTSB MIA88LA104Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 65-88Undetermined.NTSB MKC88FA028Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportAero Commander 680FL · Kansas City, MOAt 2108:57 ea flt 275(EA275) a Boeing 727, was cleared to takeoff on runway 19 and at 2110:24 N6509V, an Aero Commander,was cleared to taxi into position and hold. N6509V entered runway 19 near mid-field at taxiway A-3 without advising the tower of his intent…NTSB FTW87LA176Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28R-201 · Houston, TXAccording to the pilot, during takeoff roll, and at the point of rotation the nose gear failed, causing the aircraft to drop down striking the runway with the prop. The aircraft then became airborne for approx. 15 sec. The pilot landed the aircraft on an…NTSB DEN87FA066Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportRockwell 680FL · Basalt, CON4581E was operating under 14 CFR 135 carrying cargo. The plt stated that he departed VFR and had '7 to 10' mi vis at the acdt site. Witnesses at and near the acdt site stated that heavy snow was falling at the time of the acdt and the vis was 1 mi or less.…NTSB FTW87FA045Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech 65-80 · Brownsville, TXCommercial pilot departed Brownsville, TX (bro) on special VFR flight plan. During initial climb, at approximately 300 ft AGL both engines quit due to fuel starvation. Forced landing was made to unimproved field. Aircraft sustained substantial damage. Pilot…NTSB MIA86LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 65A-80 · Ochopee, FLWhile on a night pleasure flt, both engs surged and lost pwr and an emergency landing was made. The plt stated that he had a total of 3 hrs flt time in this type of acft. He later recanted his statement & stated that he had never flown this type acft before.…NTSB DCA85AA012Accident · 9 fatalFinal reportBeech 65-A80 · Soldotna, AKDuring arrival, the crew of npa flt 1802 contacted the company wx observer at Soldotna who advised the wx was: wnd calm,ceiling 600 to 800 ft, vis 8 to 10 mi, no precip. They made an NDB apch, but missed the apch & requested another apch. Aprx 1 min later,…NTSB MIA84FA163Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech 65-80 · Opa Locka, FLThe plt stated that he did not check the acft fuel visually prior to departure. About 10 minutes after takeoff, while using auxiliary fuel tanks, the right eng lost power. The plt selected crossfeed & the eng restarted. He then turned off the right fuel…NTSB ATL84FLT04Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportAero Commander 680F · Charleston, TNThe acft crashed during a ferry flight and the plt could not recall the circumstances of the flight. Investigation revealed that the acft had been parked on the service ramp for nearly two years without being used. The last annual inspection was recorded on…NTSB ATL84FKG01Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportBeech 65-A80 · Edison, GAAt aprx 2130 EDT, the acft collided with a tree while the plt was making a low pass over a wooded area. After hitting the tree, the plane crashed into a pond. Reportedly, the acft had returned from columbia (south america) & the aircrew were preparing to drop…NTSB FTW83FA299Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAero Commander 680-F · Norman, OKThe acft crashed after starting a go-around or aborted landing at normal ok. The acft was on a x-country from dallas to wichita. There was no radio communication with the acft after it was cleared to land. The approach looked ok but on short final the acft…NTSB ATL83LA092Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 65-80 · Brodnax, VAThe acft was damaged during a landing in a field at night near the intersection of route 623 & route 53 north. After the accident, 2 individuals were observed leaving the acft & running into the woods with duffel bags. The acft contained aprx 1000 lbs of…NTSB CHI82IA102Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech 65-88 · Kalamazo, MIPrior to landing the pilot could not extend the right main landing gear. He attempted to extend the gear by recycling the system and by using the manual extension, but to no avail. Subsequently, the aircraft was landed on a paved runway with the gear…NTSB MIA81FA102Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech 65-B80 · Groveland, FLNTSB LAX81DXQ21Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech 65-80 · Gerlach, NVNTSB ATL81FA062Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech 65-B80 · Pine Knot, KYNTSB LAX81FA031Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech 65-88 · Goleta, CANTSB ATL81FLG02Accident · Serious injuriesClosedAero Comdr 680FLP · Columbia, SCNTSB MIA80FLD96Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech 65-B80 · Lake Marion, FLNTSB MIA80DA094Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech 65-80 · Pt.Maria (Gulf of Mexico)NTSB LAX80FVD32Accident · No injuriesClosedAero Comdr 680FLP · Emeryville, CANTSB FTW80FA096Accident · 2 fatalClosedAero Comdr 680FLP · Iola, TXNTSB MIA80FLD52Accident · Serious injuriesClosedBeech 65-80 · Sebring, FLNTSB MIA80FLA17Accident · No injuriesClosedAero Comdr 680F · N Smyrna Beach, FLNTSB MIA80FA032Accident · 2 fatalClosedAero Comdr 680FL · Sebring, FLNTSB LAX80FJA01Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech 65-80 · Princeville, HINTSB IAD79IA066Incident · No injuriesClosedBeech 65-80 · Washington, DCNTSB LAX79FUJ77Accident · Serious injuriesClosedAero Comdr 680-FL · Phoenix, AZNTSB OAK79IA023Incident · No injuriesClosedBeech 65-A80 · San Francisco, CA