# NTSB investigations: Continental IO-520-D

A list on [Continental IO-520-D](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-io-520-d.md).

Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first.

- [NTSB ERA26FA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26FA115.md): Cessna A185 · Everglades City, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Feb 15, 2026 · N7574N · Substantial damage
  > On February 15, 2026, about 1155 eastern standard time, a Cessna A185F, N7574N, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Everglades City, Florida. The pilot was seriously injured, and the passenger was fatally injured. The airplane…
- [NTSB WPR25LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA014.md): Cessna A185E · Seattle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 12, 2024 · N185WK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing roll with a crosswind.
- [NTSB ERA23LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA098.md): Cessna 182P · Ethel, WV · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 28, 2022 · N8217M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB WPR23LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA054.md): Cessna A185F · Fergus Falls, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 4, 2022 · N926HM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, resulting in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA23LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA034.md): Cessna A185E · York, PA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 22, 2022 · N36ZN · Substantial damage
  > Oil starvation of the number 1 connecting rod bearings, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR22LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA209.md): Cessna A185F · Sunriver, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 9, 2022 · N94078 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff, which resulted in a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN21LA406](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA406.md): Cessna A185F · Kingsley, IA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 6, 2021 · N7574N · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of an unsecured fuel bladder, which reduced the fuel capacity of the affected tank.
- [NTSB ANC21LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC21LA045.md): Cessna A185F · Chandalar Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 6, 2021 · N85DT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s over application of the brakes, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB ANC21LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC21LA019.md): Cessna U206G · McGrath, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 1, 2021 · N1748R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s selection of an unsuitable landing surface.
- [NTSB ANC21LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC21LA002.md): Cessna 185 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 20, 2020 · N850WB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion onto soft terrain. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the pilot while…
- [NTSB CEN20CA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA320.md): Cessna A188 · Memphis, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jul 31, 2020 · N90834 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not remove the rudder gust lock during the preflight inspection, which resulted in a forced landing and collision with a tree.
- [NTSB ANC18LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC18LA066.md): Cessna A185F · Kaktovik, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 22, 2018 · N8041R · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation during a steep turn with a low fuel state.
- [NTSB ANC18LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC18LA059.md): Cessna A185F · White Mountain, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 1, 2018 · N185KB · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine revealed no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB GAA17CA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA013.md): Cessna A185 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 7, 2016 · N4924E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to recognize the tailwind condition and maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA15LA372](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA372.md): Cessna A185F · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2015 · N186AZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and separation of the left main landing gear wheel from its strut.
- [NTSB ANC13CA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13CA028.md): Cessna 185B · Flat, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 5, 2013 · N2550Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for gusting, variable wind conditions during initial climb after takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA12CA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA116.md): Cessna 188 · Starkville, MS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 8, 2011 · N5424E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain directional control of the airplane during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB WPR11CA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA024.md): Cessna 185 · Fort Thomas, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 22, 2010 · N5011X · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's encounter with a dust devil during landing rollout, which resulted in the pilot not being able to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB DEN07CA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07CA139.md): Cessna A185F · Lake City, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 19, 2007 · N185MR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight planning, his inability to attain short field takeoff performance, and his intentional maneuvering of the airplane into bushes and a fence during the aborted takeoff. Factors contributing to the accident were the high density…
- [NTSB NYC06CA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA065.md): Cessna A185F · Pembroke, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 29, 2006 · N7574N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a ground loop and subsequent impact with trees. A factor was the soft runway as reported by the pilot.
- [NTSB ANC05TA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05TA106.md): Cessna 185 · Delta Junction, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 6, 2005 · N8360Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged distance/altitude during the landing touchdown and subsequent undershoot, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in an on-ground encounter with high vegetation.
- [NTSB ANC03LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA031.md): Cessna 185 · Galena, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 2003 · N1613M · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the airplane to climb after takeoff which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain during an aborted landing attempt.
- [NTSB FTW02LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA263.md): Cessna 188A · Vincent, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 2002 · N9943G · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB ANC02LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA050.md): Cessna 185F · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2002 · N333DG · Substantial damage
  > A fracture failure of the lower end of the spring steel landing gear strut. Factors contributing to the accident were the manufacturer's and the FAA's insufficient standards/requirements for inspection procedures.
- [NTSB ANC02TA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02TA045.md): Cessna 185 · Kaktovik, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 8, 2002 · N749 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather conditions during landing at a remote lake, resulting in a downwind landing. Factors contributing to the accident were the presence of a tailwind, and an icy lake surface.
- [NTSB CHI00LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA035.md): Cessna A185F · Raymond, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1999 · N1756R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's lack of recent experience in the type of aircraft and type of operation, and the pilot not maintaining directional control. A finding was the glassy condition of the water.
- [NTSB SEA99LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA156.md): Cessna 182M · Sandpoint, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1999 · N71685 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare. Factors include a runway that sloped uphill, and the pilot's failure to familiarize himself with the destination airstrip prior to departure.
- [NTSB DEN99TA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99TA099.md): Cessna A185F · Farmington, NM · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 10, 1999 · N4211C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout and failure to see and avoid a ground obstruction. Factors were the throttle linkage becoming disconnected due to an inadequate annual inspection by maintenance personnel, and a dirt berm.
- [NTSB LAX98LA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA299.md): Cessna 185E · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1998 · N1613M · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the wheel assembly retention nuts and subsequent wheel separation.
- [NTSB ANC98LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA134.md): Cessna 185E · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1998 · N333DG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control resulting in a inadvertent ground loop. A contributing factor was the induced pressure on the pilot by a sick passenger.
- [NTSB CHI96LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA024.md): Cessna A185E · Liberal, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1995 · N1613M · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of directional control and an inadvertent ground swerve.
- [NTSB SEA94LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA224.md): Cessna 206 · Bliss, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1994 · N859A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors include sunglare from the setting sun, and the soft terrain along the side the runway.
- [NTSB ANC93LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA079.md): Cessna A185F · Kahiltna Glacie, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1993 · N333DG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command not maintaining directional control. A factor is the rough condition of the glacier airstrip.
- [NTSB ANC90LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA145.md): Cessna 185B · Mcgrath, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1990 · N2550Z · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the left inside wheel bearing, for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC90LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA006.md): Cessna 185 · Tuluksak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1989 · N70022 · Substantial damage
  > Mounting shaft (airbox through-shaft) for the throttle and mixture controls had become loose and backed out, which resulted in loss of engine power. Factors related to the accident were: darkness and rough terrain.
- [NTSB ANC86LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86LA128.md): Cessna 185-F · Caribou Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1986 · N3367R · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft settled back on the water and the pilot lost control of the aircraft causing it to nose over on its back.
- [NTSB ANC86LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86LA117.md): Cessna 185E · Tetlin, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1986 · N1613M · Substantial damage
  > Acft left rwy and crashed during attempted go-around with 10 to 25 knot crosswind. Pilot stated that engine did not develop full power. Examination and test run of engine did not reveal any mechanical failures/malfunctions.
- [NTSB MKC85LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85LA219.md): Cessna A185F · Lincoln, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1985 · N1756R · Substantial damage
  > Shortly after takeoff in an acft with amphibious landing gear. The plt cancelled his flt plan and had the twr check the landing gear. He then made a precautionary landing in a lake with the wheels retracted. One wheel was not fully retracted at touchdown and…
- [NTSB ANC84LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC84LA001.md): Cessna 185 · Togiak, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 1983 · N4924E · Substantial damage
  > According to the plt, he was assisted by a wing walker while taxiing to the takeoff position. The wind had been increasing steadily during his stop & it changed direction as he arrived at the takeoff position. As he turned the acft into position on rwy 27,…
- [NTSB FTW78DDG37](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78DDG37.md): Cessna 188 · Gould, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 26, 1978 · N731QP · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA78FTA03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA78FTA03.md): Cessna 185 · Bay Horse, MT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 4, 1977 · N21709 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD77FLQ23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD77FLQ23.md): Cessna A188B · Hopkinsville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 12, 1977 · N53315 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC76AA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC76AA140.md): Cessna A185F · Seldovia, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 24, 1976 · N3367R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC76DAG91](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC76DAG91.md): Cessna 185 · Nondalton, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 26, 1976 · N2550Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC75AA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC75AA027.md): Cessna 185 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Sep 22, 1974 · N70026 · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC73DAG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC73DAG01.md): Cessna 185B · Iliamna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 2, 1972 · N2550Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC72AA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC72AA027.md): Cessna 185 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 26, 1971 · N70022 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI70DGD16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI70DGD16.md): Cessna 182 · Old Fort, OH · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 7, 1970 · N71685 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK67F0210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK67F0210.md): Cessna 180 · S.Lake Taho, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 15, 1967 · N1656C · Substantial damage

## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
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_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c."mKey" = a.case_mkey
WHERE a.engine_model_code IN ('17236')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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