# FAA incident reports: Continental IO-520-F A list on [Continental IO-520-F](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-io-520-f.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. Page 1 of 4 · 176 reports - [Incident 20260114000259I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260114000259I.md): Cessna 207A · Aniak, AK · Jan 14, 2026 · N747SQ · No damage > Pilot narrative: Pilot checked temperature using iphone application, showing -29F. Aircraft was plugged into engine heater for previous 24HR, buddy-heater was used in cowling prior to engine start with assistance of mechanics on-site. Engine started on first… - [Incident 20250826012879I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250826012879I.md): Cessna U206C · AK · Aug 26, 2025 · N206J · Minor damage > Pilot back taxing acft on sloped ocean beach, on end of back taxi when perfoming a 180 degree turn, nose wheel sunk into the soft sand causing propeller to strike sand. ------------------------------------End----------------------------------------- - [Accident 20240602005249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240602005249A.md): Cessna 207A · Bethel, AK · Jun 2, 2024 · N9651M · Substantial damage > The airman was cleared by ATC to takeoff runway 1L in behtlel, AK. The airman was in a company Cessna 207 [privacy data omitted]. The airplane was cargo only. The airman stated that he was practicing a shortfield takeoff. The operating handbook for the 207… - [Incident 20240217000309I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240217000309I.md): Cessna 207A · Kwigillingok, AK · Feb 17, 2024 · N9728M · No damage > On February 17, 2024, approximately 1421 local time, the PIC stated that she was attempting to land early on runway 33 at Kwigillingok airport, AK. PIC expected runway (rwy) with wet ice and slush with mixed light gravel. The PIC stated she approached the rwy… - [Accident 20230828009859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230828009859A.md): Cessna U206F · Chinitna Bay, AK · Aug 28, 2023 · N1733R · Substantial damage > On aug 28th, at approximately 12:00PM AKST, the pilot was taking off to the east from the long beach in Chinitna Bay in a wheeled-equipped Cessna U206F. On the first attempt the aircraft was pulled towards the left due to soft sand. The pilot pulled back the… - [Incident 20230717005609I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230717005609I.md): Cessna 207A · Toksook Bay, AK · Jul 17, 2023 · N5277J · Minor damage > While taxiing out form ramp area at Toksook Bay, the PIC heard a noise outside of the aircraft and decided to return to the ramp area and shutdown to investigate the source. The PIC had Struck a known object (taxi way light) causing damage to the propeller.… - [Accident 20230202001309A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230202001309A.md): Cessna 207A · Newtok, AK · Feb 2, 2023 · N9996M · Substantial damage > Pilot failed to maintain directional control of aircraft during landing rollout in crosswind landing conditions. ///end/// - [Accident 20220727007549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220727007549A.md): Cessna 207A · Dillingham, AK · Jul 27, 2022 · N6908M · Minor damage > During landing approach the left rudder pedal was not responsive. The pilot used rudder trim and power to land safely on runway 01 in Dillingham. Rudder control cable found to be broken. These have been sent to NTSB materials lab for further evaluation… - [Incident 20220417001629I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220417001629I.md): Cessna 207A · Kasigluk, AK · Apr 17, 2022 · N207YH · No damage > This flight occurred in Alaska during a 135 flight with 3 souls and the pilot in charge onboard. Enroute from paew to pabe, during cruise flight, PIC noted loss of electrical power. PIC was able to safely divert the scheduled flight and land at pfka. No… - [Accident 20220415002219A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220415002219A.md): Cessna 207A · Pilot Station, AK · Apr 15, 2022 · N73503 · Substantial damage > Airman departing runway 22 at Pilot Station, AK. No passengers or cargo onboard. Runway conditions wet with some slush, light rain, winds direct crosswind approximately 16 knots. Airman lined up a little to the left of the centerline because of the crosswind.… - [Accident 20211229021149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20211229021149A.md): Cessna 207 · Marathon, FL · Dec 29, 2021 · N1596U · Substantial damage > FAA certificated[privacy data omitted] part 135 operator( exec air, inc of naples) operating Cessna CE-207, registration N1596U, serial number 20700196 departed Florida keys/Marathon international airport (mth) with two passengers and one pilot when aircraft… - [Accident 20211120016929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20211120016929A.md): Cessna 207A · Bethel, AK · Nov 20, 2021 · N9794M · Substantial damage > On November 20, 2021 at approximately 1800 Alaska time, Cessna C-207A N9794M incurred substancial damage in a post landing fire. All 5 passenger including the pilot exited safely and were taken to the local hospital for a health check due to smoke inhalation.… - [Incident 20210605006299I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210605006299I.md): Cessna 207A · Bethel, AK · Jun 5, 2021 · N9475M · Minor damage > The cargo personnel loaded the Cessna 207 aircraft and closed the cargo doors. The airman did another inspection of the aircraft walking around the plane and checking the cargo door. Then secured the front cargo door with the hand lock latch. The airman… - [Incident 20210331002749I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210331002749I.md): Cessna 207A · St. Mary'S, AK · Mar 31, 2021 · N9475M · Minor damage > Aft cargo door opened in flight. PIC returned to departure airport and landed safely. - [Incident 20210329001409I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210329001409I.md): Cessna 207A · Naknek, AK · Mar 29, 2021 · N9946M · Minor damage > Airman was taxing to runway 13 in south Naknek and struck a taxiway light with the aircraft propeller. The airman was trying to avoid the muddy areas on the taxiway. The airman taxied around a corner too sharply without noticing a taxiway light that was… - [Accident 20210324005729A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210324005729A.md): Cessna 207A · Laredo, TX · Mar 24, 2021 · N9177M · Substantial damage > On March 24, 2021 12:19 CDT N9177M s/n 20700677, a Cessna 207A was substantially damaged after the pilot lost control during a hard landing at Laredo international airport(lrd) Laredo, Texas. The aircraft hit the runway hard, bouncing twice. When aircraft… - [Incident 20210111002519I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210111002519I.md): Cessna 207A · King Salmon, AK · Jan 11, 2021 · N9946M · Minor damage > Airman landed in King Salmon after dark. Taxiway lights alpha, bravo and charlie were NOTAM out of service from December 15, 2020 to may 2, 2021. The bravo taxi way was covered in snow and the airman stated he could not see the taxiway line on the pavement.… - [Incident 20191209018509I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20191209018509I.md): Cessna 207A · Kwigillingok, AK · Dec 9, 2019 · N9728M · Minor damage > Airman was taxing a Cessna 207 from ramp area to runway 15 at Kwigillingok airport. When attempting to turn the aircraft onto the runway the aircraft started sliding to the right. The airman added left rudder and brake. The aircraft continued sliding. The… - [Incident 20190910020659I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190910020659I.md): Cessna 207A · Aniak, AK · Sep 10, 2019 · N624ER · No damage > At 15:45 local time flight 910 a Cessna 207 departed Aniak, AK for anvik, AK with passenger [privacy data omitted]. The passenger was sitting in the back of the airplane near the cargo door. During cruise flight the passenger unbuckled his seatbelt and opened… - [Accident 20180818018509A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180818018509A.md): Cessna U206F · Chinitna Bay, AK · Aug 18, 2018 · N441GR · Substantial damage > On August 18, 2018 airman was flying N441GR, a CE-U206F to Chinitna Bay for the purpose of bear viewing. Pilot plus 5 passengers. Airman performed a preflight and reviewed flight manifest and completed a weight and balance. After a 60 min flight airman… - [Accident 20180815014239A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180815014239A.md): Cessna TU206C · Kaktovik, AK · Aug 15, 2018 · N206J · Substantial damage > Pilot departed deadhorse at approximately 1620 local for Kaktovik. Arrive at Kaktovik at approximately 1705 local. Pilot entered the traffic pattern on a downwind approach for runway 25. After completing a stable approach and landing, pilot made a left turn… - [Accident 20170703010789A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170703010789A.md): Cessna 207A · Trapper Joe Lak, AK · Jul 3, 2017 · N9620M · Substantial damage > N9620M is a 1981 Cessna 207, registered to Alaska air taxi located at lake hood, AK. 7-5-2017: Interview with Alaska air taxi chief pilot (cp): cp said that N9620M had a timed out engine and was being used by the owner for personal use down in seldovia. The… - [Accident 20170606005759A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170606005759A.md): Cessna 207A · Chinitna Bay, AK · Jun 6, 2017 · N207RB · Substantial damage > During landing rollout on beach, pilot experienced significant push towards water from wind, and executed go-around. Aircraft struck soft sand, causing nose tire to dig in, and subsequent propellor strike. Aircraft flipped over after nose dug into sand. - [Incident 20160719024259I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160719024259I.md): Cessna U206G · Chinitna Bay, AK · Jul 19, 2016 · N7269N · Substantial damage > During taxi the nose landing gear collaspe. Propeller came in contact with grodund (sand), engine shut down. - [Incident 20160501007909I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160501007909I.md): Cessna 207A · Bethel, AK · May 1, 2016 · N9869M · Minor damage > Upon landing runway 01L at pabe, pilot had a runway excursion with subsequent prop strike and wingtip strike. 1 passenger no injuries - [Accident 20150712010519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150712010519A.md): Cessna 210-5A(205A) · Manahawkin, NJ · Jul 12, 2015 · N315EC · Substantial damage > CE-210-5A(205A), N315EC, s/n 205-0494 departed eagles nest airport, NJ (31E) for skydiving operations and climbing thru 4,000 feet, heard loud bang, followed by a loss of power, momentary windmilling of the propeller, and then total engine stoppage. The pilot… - [Accident 20140922018149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140922018149A.md): Cessna TU206C · Deadhorse, AK · Sep 22, 2014 · N206J · Substantial damage > Aircraft experienced an engine failure midway between its departure point of badami and its destination of Deadhorse. The failure was characterized as a sudden and violent onset followed by blue smoke entering the cabin. The aircraft was at an altitude of 800… - [Incident 20131028021339I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20131028021339I.md): Cessna 207A · False Pass, AK · Oct 28, 2013 · N9651M · No damage > The pilot aborted a landing with insufficient runway left. The main wheels contacted a berm and dragged in the overrun before the aircraft became airborne. - [Incident 20130703015699I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130703015699I.md): Cessna 207A · Huslia, AK · Jul 3, 2013 · N9794M · Substantial damage > Prop struck taxi light - [Accident 20130504007189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130504007189A.md): Cessna 207A · Newtok, AK · May 4, 2013 · N9400M · Substantial damage > Pilot was attempting to land at Newtok, AK. Pilot reported he lined up on a 4NM final and was able to see a building located at airport. Pilot reported experiencing white out/flat light conditions and was unable to see airport at 2NM and initiated go-around.… - [Incident 20121116028419I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20121116028419I.md): Cessna 207A · Toksook Bay, AK · Nov 16, 2012 · N207DF · Minor damage > When the airman departed bethel (bet) for Toksook Bay (ook), a flight manifest was received by the airman which stated the winds were from 050 degrees at 23 knots, gusting to 38 knots. The winds reported by the ASOS at the time of the incident were 060… - [Incident 20121027023509I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20121027023509I.md): Cessna 207A · Emmonak, AK · Oct 27, 2012 · N9973M · Minor damage > During a landing approach to Emmonak Airport, the pilot reported the engine began to surge. The pilot applied full rich mixture and the engine quit. The aircraft landed in a grassy and brush covered area approximatley 4 miles south by soutwest of Emmonak… - [Incident 20121012024569I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20121012024569I.md): Cessna 207A · Tuluksak, AK · Oct 12, 2012 · N9948M · Substantial damage > Pilot landed and was taxiing to pick up passenger, first flight in for pilot that day to tulusak (tlt). Sun was low on horizon and in pilots eyes blinding him. The pilot being blinded by the sun caused the collision with the wood stove. The wood stove had… - [Accident 20120706028429A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120706028429A.md): Cessna 207A · Kotlik, AK · Jul 6, 2012 · N2162C · Substantial damage > The pilot impacted a river while adjusting power settings after departure from Kotlik. He returned to Kotlik and on landing the propeller and nose struck the ground. He had lost the nose gear at the landis fork during the impact with the river. - [Accident 20120606012629A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120606012629A.md): Cessna 207A · Platinum, AK · Jun 6, 2012 · N9874M · Substantial damage > The pilot in command had landed and was turning around to taxi to the parking apron. He misjudged his location and taxiied off the runway into an adjacient ditch. - [Incident 20120515010839I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120515010839I.md): Cessna 207A · Dillingham, AK · May 15, 2012 · N6908M · Minor damage > N6908M departed runway 19 at Dillingham (dlg) Alaska on take off roll out, a noise from the pilots left rudder pedal was heard, and the aircraft attempted to veer right of centerline, pilot lifted the nose and completed the take off. In flight the pilot… - [Accident 20120508007639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120508007639A.md): Cessna 207A · Grangeville, ID · May 8, 2012 · N207YH · Substantial damage > The pilot lost control of the Cessna 207 aircraft upon landing at the grangeviille, Idaho airport (gic). This particular flight was conducted under FAR part 135 carrying freight for ups. Weather and aircraft airworthiness were not a factor in this accident.… - [Accident 20120123000839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120123000839A.md): Cessna 207A · Nikiski, AK · Jan 23, 2012 · N800DF · Substantial damage > On January 23, 2012 about 0815 Alaska standard time, (ast), a tricycle wheel equipped Cessna 207A airplane, N800DF, sustained substantial damage while attempting to land on runway 36 at Mcgahan Industrial Airpark (AK73) at approximately thirty minutes before… - [Incident 20101002052479I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20101002052479I.md): Cessna 207A · Bethel, AK · Oct 2, 2010 · N73503 · Minor damage > Airman stated that while taxiing away from his company ramp a parked fork lift forced him to make a ninety degree right turn. As he made the right turn he watched the left wing tip closely so that he wouldn't hit the fork lift. Once the turn was made and he… - [Accident 20100903047499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100903047499A.md): Cessna 207A · Tuluksak, AK · Sep 3, 2010 · N9942M · Substantial damage > Pilot attempted to takeoff from a 2,400 foot gravel strip that was wet and muddy with puddles of standing water. The flaps were set from 25 to 30 degrees and the elevator trim was in the top end of the take-off range. The pilot continued the takeoff roll with… - [Incident 20100415032019I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100415032019I.md): Cessna 207A · Marshall, AK · Apr 15, 2010 · N9869M · Minor damage > Landed at Marshall and taxied to the ramp which had a new washing machine sitting on the FAR edge of the ramp next to the road. Pilot taxied intending to position the aircraft next to the road. As he turned he lost sight of the washing machine and continued… - [Incident 20100218028699I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100218028699I.md): Cessna 207A · Juneau, AK · Feb 18, 2010 · N62AK · Minor damage > During taxi from the parking area N62AK struck two taxiway lights on the west side of taxiway "c" at the intersection of taxiway "a". A third taxiway light was struck on the west side of taxiway "c" at the intersection of runway 8/26. The first light was… - [Accident 20090506025169A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090506025169A.md): Cessna TU206F · Bethel, AK · May 6, 2009 · N629SP · Substantial damage > According to pilot's statement, after take off the aircraft's left wing began to stall probably due to the pilot using soft field take off technique and this stall was aggravated by heavy frost on the wings and horizontal surfaces. The aircraft's left wing… - [Incident 20090202025059I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090202025059I.md): Cessna 207A · Chefornak, AK · Feb 2, 2009 · N9935M · Substantial damage > While on approach to the Chefornak Airport the pilot set his flaps for 10 degrees and did not notice the normal feel of ballooning or deceleration. He continued with a wider approach to prepare for a no-flap landing. On landing the aircraft drifted to the… - [Accident 20081231857469A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20081231857469A.md): Cessna 207A · Hoonah, AK · Dec 31, 2008 · N39AK · Substantial damage > N39AK, wings of Alaska flight 15, a Cessna 207A aircraft, while in cruise flight over sisters island Alaska the right rear cargo door opened. Aircraft continued to Hoonah Alaska and landed uneventfully. No injuries to the two persons on board. - [Incident 20081119851569I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20081119851569I.md): Cessna 207A · Sheldon Point, AK · Nov 19, 2008 · N9942M · Minor damage > (-23) According to [privacy data omitted] (the PIC) while on landing (@emmonak) he felt the nose gear bounce and he made a go around. Fog was coming in so he diverted to sheldons Point upon touch down the prop hit the ground. After landing he noticed there… - [Incident 20080913845759I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080913845759I.md): Cessna 207A · Akiak, AK · Sep 13, 2008 · N9973M · Minor damage > (-23) On September 12, 2008, at 1800 hours Alaska daylight savings time, N-9973M, a CE-207A, on final approach to kipnuck airport (paki), Alaska, was struck by a white front goose. Five people on board, no injuries. According to the pilot, the incident… - [Accident 20080818845621A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080818845621A.md): Cessna 207A · Bethel, AK · Aug 18, 2008 · N9935M · Substantial damage > (-23) In his admission of fault, [privacy data omitted], who was operating as pilot in command of N9588M stated: he was taxiing too fast, was in too much of a rush, failed to visually clear the immediate ramp area prior to initiating his taxi, and as a… - [Incident 20080713841399I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080713841399I.md): Cessna 207 · Jul 13, 2008 · N9651M · Substantial damage > (-23) Pilot landed on hallo bay which is a sandy beach. On takeoff from hallo bay aircraft didn't accelerate as quickly as pilot expected. Before rotation aircraft went through some soft sand and water. Aircraft was nose high when it impacted river bank. - [Incident 20080628834369I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080628834369I.md): Cessna 207A · Roche Harbor, WA · Jun 28, 2008 · N1824Q · Minor damage > (-23) On 6/28/2008, at approximately 1345 hours PDT, N1824Q, operated by west isle, inc. (hufa), dba san juan airlines, sustained minor damage during an aborted takeoff on runway 7 at Roche Harbor, WA. N1824Q, operating under 14CFR135, was conducting an… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-io-520-f/incidents.md?page=2 ## The whole list in SQL Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS: ```sql SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet' WHERE engine_model_code IN ('17237') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-io-520-f/incidents --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.