# Continental TSIO-550 series

- Type: Engine model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 17043
- Manufacturer (registry): CONT MOTOR
- Model: TSIO-550 SER
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Power: 280 hp
- Data sheet: [TCDS E5SO](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E5SO) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc.
- Installed in: 382 registered aircraft
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-tsio-550-series

The registry names only the engine series, so ADs for every model in the series are matched.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs)

Matched to this engine model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.

- [AD 2023-09-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-09-09): Exhaust Turbine System (Recip) · Aerostar PA-60-600 (Aerostar 600), PA-60-601 (Aerostar 601), PA-60-601P (Aerostar 601P) and 292 more. Effective Jul 17, 2023
- [AD 2023-05-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-05-16): Reciprocating Engine Power Section · Continental Aerospace Technologies GTSIO-520-C, GTSIO-520-D, GTSIO-520-H and 147 more. Effective Mar 15, 2023
- [AD 2023-02-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-02-12): Engine Air Intake System · Continental Aerospace Technologies GTSIO-520-C, GTSIO-520-D, GTSIO-520-E and 127 more. Effective Feb 17, 2023
- [AD 2020-16-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-16-11): SUMMARY: Reciprocating Cylinder Section · Continental Aerospace Technologies GTSIO-520-C, GTSIO-520-D, GTSIO-520-H and 23 more. Effective Sep 21, 2020
- [AD 2016-21-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-21-04): Oil cooler cross fitting assembly · Continental Motors TSIO-550-C, TSIO-550-K, TSIO-550-N and 2 more. Effective Nov 18, 2016
- [AD 2016-16-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-16-12): Cylinder assemblies · Continental Motors LTSIO-520-AE, TSIO-520-A, TSIO-520-AE and 89 more. Effective Sep 15, 2016
- [AD 2012-10-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-10-13): Starter adapters · Continental Motors IO-550-N, TSIO-520-B, TSIO-520-BB and 14 more. Effective Jun 8, 2012
- [AD 2012-03-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-03-06): Fuel servo diaphragm · Continental Motors 6-260-A, 6-285-A, 6-285-B and 482 more. Effective Feb 24, 2012
- [AD 2010-11-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2010-11-04): Hydraulic lifters · Continental Motors FSO-470-A, GIO-470-A, GTSIO-520-C and 190 more. Effective Jun 16, 2010
- [AD 2010-07-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2010-07-08): Turbochargers · Kelly Aerospace Energy Systems HIO-360-E1AD, HIO-360-E1BD, HIO-360-F1AD and 137 more. Effective Apr 19, 2010
- [AD 2007-16-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-16-10): Kelly Aerospace Power Systems turbochargers · Turbonormalizing system (Engine Technologies STC SE10589SC or SA10588SC). Effective Aug 23, 2007
- [AD 2004-08-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-08-10): Serial-numbered (SN) cylinders · Modify Teledyne Continental TSIO-520-NB engine (RAM Aircraft Limited Partnership STC SE09104SC or 4 others). Effective May 5, 2004
- [AD 2000-23-21](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-23-21): Crankshaft · Continental Motors IO-360-A, IO-360-AB, IO-360-B and 164 more. Effective Dec 12, 2000
- [AD 99-19-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-19-01): No. 2 and No. 5 Crankshaft Inspections · Continental Motors GTSIO-520-C, GTSIO-520-D, GTSIO-520-E and 127 more. Effective Sep 30, 1999
- [AD 96-12-22](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-12-22): Full Flow Engine Oil Adapter · Bellanca CH-300 Pacemaker, 120, 140 and 361 more. Effective Jul 31, 1996
- [AD 93-16-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-16-15): Fuel Pump Drive Shaft · Continental Motors IO-520-B, IO-520-BA, IO-520-BB and 27 more. Effective Dec 14, 1993
- [AD 93-10-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-10-02): Missing Cylinder Valve Retainer Key · Continental Motors GTSIO-520-C, GTSIO-520-D, GTSIO-520-E and 180 more. Effective Aug 12, 1993

Historical (superseded or no longer in force):

- [AD 2023-04-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-04-08) (historical): Reciprocating Engine Power Section · Continental Aerospace Technologies GTSIO-520-C, GTSIO-520-D, GTSIO-520-H and 141 more. Effective Feb 23, 2023
- [AD 2011-25-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-25-51) (historical): Starter Adapter Gear Shaft · Continental Motors IO-550-N, TSIO-520-B, TSIO-520-BB and 14 more. Effective Dec 28, 2011
- [AD 2009-24-52](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-24-52) (historical): Hydraulic lifters · Continental Motors FSO-470-A, GIO-470-A, GTSIO-520-C and 192 more
- [AD 2000-08-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-08-51) (historical): Crankshaft · Teledyne Continental Motors IO-360-A, IO-360-AB, IO-360-B and 158 more
- [AD 99-09-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-09-17) (historical): Crankshaft · Teledyne Continental Motors IO-470-A, IO-470-C, IO-470-D and 114 more

## Information bulletins (advisory) (9)

- [SAIB NE-20-05](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-20-05): POWERPLANT - Engine Camshaft Gear Tooth Fracture. Issued Apr 6, 2020
- [SAIB NE-18-16](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-18-16): POWERPLANT  Alternator Drive Coupling. Issued Jun 20, 2018
- [SAIB NE-17-11](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-17-11): POWERPLANT  Engine damage as a result of kickback. Issued May 10, 2017
- [SAIB NE-16-13](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-16-13): Powerplant - Prohibited use of sealant. Issued Mar 8, 2016
- [SAIB NE-13-15](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-13-15): Engine Controls: Continental Motors, Inc. (CMI) Throttle and Mixture Control Levers. Issued Feb 8, 2013
- [SAIB NE-13-04](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-13-04): Continental Motors, Inc. (CMI) Connecting Rod Piston Pin Bushing Inspection. Issued Oct 31, 2012
- [SAIB NE-10-09](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-10-09): Reciprocating Engine Power Section: Hydraulic Valve Lifters. Issued Nov 20, 2009
- [SAIB NE-09-08](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-09-08): Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section. Issued Jan 30, 2009
- [SAIB NE-02-41](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-02-41): . Issued Aug 8, 2002

## Registered aircraft (382, first 50)

- [N1001X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1001X): [B Ryan Enterprises Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/B%20RYAN%20ENTERPRISES%20INC), [Lynnfield, MA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MA/Lynnfield), built 2012, S/N LIV-459
- [N100RZ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N100RZ): [Eastern Stearman Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EASTERN%20STEARMAN%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [Leesburg, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Leesburg), built 2010, S/N 0034
- [N1024Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1024Z): [Aqua Men Service LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AQUA%20MEN%20SERVICE%20LLC), [Temple, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Temple), built 2005, S/N 41097
- [N103JG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N103JG): [Ram Aero Development Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RAM%20AERO%20DEVELOPMENT%20INC), [Waco, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Waco), built 1979, S/N 414A0264
- [N104PP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N104PP): [Toledo Public Schools](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TOLEDO%20PUBLIC%20SCHOOLS), [Swanton, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Swanton), S/N 41086
- [N105PZ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N105PZ): [Pca Leasing LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PCA%20LEASING%20LLC), [Heber City, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/Heber%20City), built 2009, S/N L2K-295
- [N10PX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N10PX): [Hls Equipment LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HLS%20EQUIPMENT%20LLC), [Spokane Valley, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Spokane%20Valley), built 2016, S/N 1453
- [N10UA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N10UA): [Lnj LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LNJ%20LLC), [Olympia, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Olympia), built 2011, S/N 0188
- [N110MX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N110MX): [Shoreline Flyer Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SHORELINE%20FLYER%20CORP), [Kenosha, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Kenosha), built 2011, S/N 0096
- [N112NR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N112NR): [Tkg Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TKG%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Denver, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Denver), built 2011, S/N 0227
- [N113JV](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N113JV): [John Vance Enterprises LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JOHN%20VANCE%20ENTERPRISES%20LLC), [Edmond, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Edmond), built 2012, S/N 0283
- [N113MR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N113MR): [Impact Electric Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/IMPACT%20ELECTRIC%20INC), [Temecula, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Temecula), built 2010, S/N 0070
- [N117AK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N117AK): [Bd Anesthesia LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BD%20ANESTHESIA%20LLC), [Mineral Point, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Mineral%20Point), built 2011, S/N 0100
- [N121AG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N121AG): [Cedar Wings Holdings Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CEDAR%20WINGS%20HOLDINGS%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 2001, S/N 03
- [N122VA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N122VA): [Vollman David B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VOLLMAN%20DAVID%20B), [Bunkie, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/Bunkie), built 2011, S/N 0163
- [N126MX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N126MX): [Murillo Korabeth Moreno](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MURILLO%20KORABETH%20MORENO), [Beaumont, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Beaumont), S/N 0119
- [N127VT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N127VT): [N127vt LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/N127VT%20LLC), [Kalispell, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Kalispell), built 2011, S/N 0197
- [N131LT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N131LT): [Alpha Mike Foxtrot Logistics LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ALPHA%20MIKE%20FOXTROT%20LOGISTICS%20LLC), [Las Cruces, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Las%20Cruces), built 2012, S/N 0300
- [N131MW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N131MW): [Farina George](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FARINA%20GEORGE), [Killen, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Killen), built 2004, S/N 41021
- [N133G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N133G): [Sa133g LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SA133G%20LLC), [Camden, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Camden), built 2011, S/N 0135
- [N136TT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N136TT): [Tyulyaev Vitaly N](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TYULYAEV%20VITALY%20N), [Chesterfield, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Chesterfield), built 2010, S/N 411161
- [N13XS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N13XS): built 2007, S/N LIV-516-SFB-DO
- [N141JW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N141JW): [Gray William C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GRAY%20WILLIAM%20C), [Starkville, MS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MS/Starkville), built 2010, S/N 0058
- [N1422M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1422M): [Smith Christopher J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SMITH%20CHRISTOPHER%20J), [Saint Augustine, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Saint%20Augustine), built 2006, S/N ES-155
- [N143VB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N143VB): [Burke Farm Management Service Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BURKE%20FARM%20MANAGEMENT%20SERVICE%20INC), [Waynesboro, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Waynesboro), built 2017, S/N T24002143
- [N144LC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N144LC): [Pruetts Food Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PRUETTS%20FOOD%20INC), [Broken Bow, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Broken%20Bow), built 2004, S/N 41019
- [N146VB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N146VB): [Happyface246vb LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HAPPYFACE246VB%20LLC), [Hollywood, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Hollywood), built 2018, S/N T24002146
- [N148DS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N148DS): [East Ramp Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EAST%20RAMP%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Baton Rouge, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/Baton%20Rouge), built 1986, S/N TH-1439
- [N148LC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N148LC): [J W Venture Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/J%20W%20VENTURE%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Concord, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Concord), built 2010, S/N 0048
- [N149BW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N149BW): [499 Bw LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/499%20BW%20LLC), [Costa Mesa, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Costa%20Mesa), S/N LIV-373
- [N149FG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N149FG): [Cda Management LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CDA%20MANAGEMENT%20LLC), [Keller, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Keller), built 2004, S/N LIV-579
- [N1508K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1508K): [Wny Aero LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WNY%20AERO%20LLC), [Orchard Park, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Orchard%20Park), built 2010, S/N 0042
- [N1553Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1553Z): [Pierce Stephen J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PIERCE%20STEPHEN%20J), [Zebulon, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Zebulon), built 1990, S/N E-2523
- [N155KM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N155KM): [Mcintyre Kristen Alison](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCINTYRE%20KRISTEN%20ALISON), [San Jose, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/San%20Jose), built 2010, S/N 0027
- [N169HT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N169HT): [Aerie Leisure Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AERIE%20LEISURE%20INC), [Phoenix, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Phoenix), built 2005, S/N 41054
- [N169PJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N169PJ): [Bernard Douglas A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BERNARD%20DOUGLAS%20A), [New Iberia, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/New%20Iberia), built 2005, S/N 41065
- [N16BQ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N16BQ): [Beard Bradley A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BEARD%20BRADLEY%20A), [Hanford, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Hanford), built 2004, S/N LIV492
- [N171TX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N171TX): [Migliorini Alexander P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MIGLIORINI%20ALEXANDER%20P), [Eureka, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Eureka), built 2011, S/N 0203
- [N1767P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1767P): [Steciuk Paul B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STECIUK%20PAUL%20B), [Saratoga Springs, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Saratoga%20Springs), built 2011, S/N 0133
- [N183PH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N183PH): [Vestal Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VESTAL%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Thomasville, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Thomasville), built 2010, S/N 0062
- [N189MC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N189MC): [Three Thirty Three LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/THREE%20THIRTY%20THREE%20LLC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 2010, S/N 0045
- [N1955S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1955S): [Nielsen Jeffrey Stephen](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NIELSEN%20JEFFREY%20STEPHEN), [Ashland, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Ashland), built 1995, S/N 220
- [N209DW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N209DW): [White Columbia Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WHITE%20COLUMBIA%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 2005, S/N 41504
- [N212TJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N212TJ): [212tj LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/212TJ%20LLC), [Monterey, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Monterey), built 2004, S/N 41038
- [N215GP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N215GP): [Point To Point LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/POINT%20TO%20POINT%20LLC), [Missoula, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Missoula), built 2012, S/N 0331
- [N21NN](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N21NN): [Weatherl Michael](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WEATHERL%20MICHAEL), [Lincoln, NE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NE/Lincoln), built 2025, S/N L2K-236
- [N220PK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N220PK): [Cirrus Design Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CIRRUS%20DESIGN%20CORP), [Knoxville, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Knoxville), built 2010, S/N 0004
- [N221CE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N221CE): [N221ce LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/N221CE%20LLC), [Covington, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Covington), S/N 0021
- [N221WB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N221WB): [Otter Rock Aero LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OTTER%20ROCK%20AERO%20LLC), [Newport, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Newport), built 2005, S/N 41091
- [N222BA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N222BA): [Nimbus Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NIMBUS%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Bellevue, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Bellevue), built 2011, S/N 0263

All 382: https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-tsio-550-series/aircraft.md

## NTSB investigations (44)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB ERA26LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA237), Jun 8, 2026: Sinclair Pete Lancair ES (N398S), Youngstown, OH, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with an approach lighting system.
- [NTSB CEN26LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA162), Apr 4, 2026: Lancair IV (N94PT), Camden, NC, substantial damage, investigation ongoing
- [NTSB ERA26LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA146), Mar 8, 2026: Schroder David Lancair IV-P (N366TF), Feather Sound, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear before landing.
- [NTSB CEN25FA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25FA296), Jul 30, 2025: Helms Richard Lancair IVP (N49BX), Greenwood, IN, destroyed, 1 fatal, investigation ongoing
- [NTSB WPR25LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA204), Jul 9, 2025: Beech A36 (N41VH), Coolin, ID, substantial damage, investigation ongoing
- [NTSB ERA25LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA053), Nov 18, 2024: Beech A36 (N8152R), Doylestown, PA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during an attempted go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain and a parked airplane.
- [NTSB CEN24LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA247), Jun 29, 2024: American Air Racing Lancair IVP (N451M), Midland, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to extend and verify landing gear extension which resulted in a wheels-up landing. Contributing was the increased workload due to several airplane issues that occurred during the…
- [NTSB ERA22LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA089), Dec 16, 2021: Cirrus Design SR22 (N162AM), Knoxville, TN, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot’s encounter with a wake vortex from a preceding airplane, which resulted in a roll upset at an altitude too low for recovery. Contributing to the accident was the failure of ATC to issue a…
- [NTSB ERA21FA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21FA263), Jun 21, 2021: Cirrus SR22 (N333LZ), Mercer, TN, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: A partial loss of engine power due to foreign object debris contamination of the left turbocharger wastegate. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to divert to the nearest airport.
- [NTSB CEN20WA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20WA142), Mar 30, 2020: Lancair LC41 (N6504H), Gotha, Germany, substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN19LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA159), May 30, 2019: Lancair LC41 (N2514F), Cleburne, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power due to oil starvation as the result of the oil pressure switch failure due to a manufacturing defect.
- [NTSB WPR18LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA256), Sep 7, 2018: Cirrus SR22 (N131TX), Kennett, MO, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s inadvertent activation of the fuel pump control rocker switch, which resulted in a loss of engine power shortly after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s distraction…
- [NTSB ANC18LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC18LA004), Oct 15, 2017: Cirrus Design SR22T (N289CM), Tuskegee, AL, substantial damage. Probable cause: An improperly adjusted slope controller and fuel pump that resulted in an excessively high fuel flow, an extremely rich mixture, a rough-running engine, and a subsequent partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR17FA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17FA150), Jul 13, 2017: Cirrus Design SR22T (N821SG), Schellville, CA, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed after a loss of engine power, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at a low altitude from which the pilot was unable to recover. The loss of engine…
- [NTSB CEN17IA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17IA233), Jun 1, 2017: Schroder David Lancair IV P (N366TF), Fulton, NY, incident, no damage. Probable cause: The loss of oil pressure and subsequent engine overspeed/surge during a zero g-force maneuver, which resulted in the separation of a crankshaft counterweight and loss of engine power.
- [NTSB GAA17CA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA174), Mar 5, 2017: Lancair Columbia 400 (N2516K), Henderson, NV, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s improper decision to land the airplane with a gusting crosswind, which resulted in a loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB GAA17CA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA078), Nov 22, 2016: Lancair LC41 550FG (N169WT), Redding, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s unstabilized approach and subsequent failure to attain the proper touchdown point, which resulted in a runway overrun.
- [NTSB ERA16LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA268), Jul 23, 2016: Frank Ware Velocity TXL (N916TC), Sebastian, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The total loss of engine power due to maintenance personnel’s improper setting of the aneroid adjustment.
- [NTSB CEN16LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA043), Nov 15, 2015: Hickham Lancair IV-P (N10UU), Shawano, WI, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power due to a dual magneto failure, as a result of an exceedance of the engine’s operating limitations while maneuvering.
- [NTSB ERA15LA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA332), Aug 30, 2015: Lancair IV (N864KM), Fort Lauderdale, FL, destroyed. Probable cause: The mechanic's improper installation of the turbocharger assembly, which resulted in oil starvation and a subsequent total loss of the engine power.
- [NTSB WPR14LA394](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA394), Sep 13, 2014: Lorentzen Lancair Legacy (N368W), Reno, NV, substantial damage. Probable cause: The shearing of mounting bolts that attached the right turbocharger to its mounting bracket during an air race, which resulted in hot exhaust gases leaking into the engine compartment and starting a…
- [NTSB CEN14FA389](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA389), Jul 27, 2014: Federsen Walter Lancair IVP (N40941), Findlay, OH, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: An in-flight fire for reasons that could not be determined due to the extent of impact and fire damage.
- [NTSB ERA13CA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA222), Apr 24, 2013: Cirrus Design SR22T (N228DF), Milledgeville, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot’s failure to maintain a proper approach path for landing and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in a runway undershoot and collision with a taxiway sign.
- [NTSB CEN13LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA212), Mar 29, 2013: Cirrus SR22T (N1967N), Alexandria, MN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of maintenance personnel to install a safety wire during reinstallation of the right flap, which led to the separation of the right flap rod from the right flap actuation fitting during…
- [NTSB CEN12LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA220), Mar 23, 2012: Cirrus Design SR22T (N229TX), Addison, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: Maintenance personnel’s improper maintenance, which resulted in the incorrect wiring of the No. 1 alternator and a subsequent electrical system fire during taxi. Contributing to the accident was the…
- [NTSB CEN12FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA037), Oct 24, 2011: Cirrus Design SR22T (N227TX), Carrollton, TX, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to adequately preflight the airplane prior to departure, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB WPR11FA453](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA453), Sep 15, 2011: Dacey Venture (N521XD), Reno, NV, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power during the initial climb due to the pilot’s premature activation of the engine's anti-detonant injection system.
- [NTSB CEN11LA577](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA577), Aug 14, 2011: Cessna 400 (N2515G), Eastland, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. .
- [NTSB CEN11FA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA227), Mar 11, 2011: Lancair LC41-550FG (N521RT), Carbondale, IL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The fatigue fracture and subsequent failure of the No. 2 cylinder exhaust valve during cruise flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN10FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA044), Nov 8, 2009: Beech A36 (N91TD), Spring Branch, TX, substantial damage, 3 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during cruise flight in instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to this accident was the pilot’s lack of recent experience in flying…
- [NTSB LAX08LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA217), Jul 6, 2008: Lancair LC41-550FG (N2544W), Hailey, ID, substantial damage. Probable cause: The loss of directional control while taxiing due to the failure of the right brake.
- [NTSB MIA08FA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08FA122), Jun 18, 2008: Yates Lancair IV-P (N441L), Springfield, KY, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power due to a loss of engine oil as a result of the installation of the wrong oil adapter O-ring seal.
- [NTSB CHI08LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA158), Jun 6, 2008: Maggs Lancair 4P (N241DM), Alhambra, IL, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's decision to continue the flight into an area of known thunderstorm activity and the in-flight structural failure of the airplane.
- [NTSB NYC08LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA176), May 8, 2008: Desalvatore Al Lancair IV-P (N101BX), Snow Hill, NC, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: An inadvertent encounter with icing conditions, resulting in a loss of aircraft control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight and in-flight decision making.
- [NTSB SEA08FA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08FA078), Feb 16, 2008: Lancair LC41 (N621ER), Portland, OR, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to follow the missed approach procedure. Contributing to the accident were the fog and below landing minimums visibility conditions.
- [NTSB NYC08WA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08WA014), Oct 13, 2007: Sullivan Lancair IV (N95HS), Great Harbor, Bahamas, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB SEA07FA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07FA247), Sep 1, 2007: Lancair LC41-550FG (N2520P), Kernville, CA, destroyed, 6 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering in the traffic pattern for landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed.
- [NTSB CHI06FA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06FA215), Aug 4, 2006: Manarin/Johnson Lancair IVP (N330RM), Omaha, NE, substantial damage. Probable cause: The selection of an unsuitable landing area by the pilot of the other airplane, and his failure to maintain separation during landing.
- [NTSB NYC06FA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06FA072), Feb 23, 2006: Lancair LC41-550FG (N400WX), Stafford, VA, destroyed, 4 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to execute the published missed approach. Factors included the night lighting conditions, low ceilings and fog.
- [NTSB LAX06FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06FA014), Oct 17, 2005: Lancair LC-41-550FG (N285JB), Warner Springs, CA, destroyed, 3 fatal. Probable cause: The flight crew's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance and their decision to continue flight into known adverse weather conditions. Contributing to the accident was overcast conditions, and…
- [NTSB SEA04FA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04FA188), Sep 13, 2004: Beech A-36 (N100EV), Auburn, WA, destroyed. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff early enough to allow him to stop the aircraft before it went off the departure end of the runway. Factors include the pilot's inadequate preflight…
- [NTSB SEA03LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA180), Aug 27, 2003: Lancair LC41 (N166PD), Bend, OR, destroyed. Probable cause: The inadequate design of the drogue chute mechanical jettison system, which resulted in its failure to separate from the aircraft during in-flight spin recovery tests, and the incorrectly wired…
- [NTSB SEA03LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA005), Oct 15, 2002: IV Lancair IV (N599L), Coeur d'Alene, ID, substantial damage, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate flare and his failure to maintain runway alignment. The pilot's lack of familiarity,downsloping terrain, and trees are contributing factors.
- [NTSB CHI00LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA102), Mar 31, 2000: Beech A36 (N91TD), Bloomington, IN, substantial damage. Probable cause: directional control not maintained and maximum gross weight was exceeded by the pilot in command.

## FAA accident and incident reports (96, newest 50)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 20260608006069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260608006069A), Jun 8, 2026: Sinclair Pete LANCAIR ES (N398S), North Lima, OH, Substantial damage. Pilot applied takeoff power at the beginning of runway 28 and veered of the left side of the runway, hitting the VASI light system. Aircraft came to rest in…
- [Accident 20260404002619A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260404002619A), Apr 4, 2026: Tackabury Paul D LANCAIR IV (N94PT), Camden, NC, Substantial damage. The aircraft experienced a loss of engine power in flight. The pilot made an emergency landing on an open road but did not lower the landing gear prior to…
- [Accident 20260308004399A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260308004399A), Mar 8, 2026: Schroder David LANCAIR IV-P (N366TF), Saint Petersbur, FL, Substantial damage. On March 8, 2026, the pilot of Lancair 4P, did not adhere to the standard checklist procedures. During the approach, the pilot was engaged in conversation with…
- [Incident 20250909012539I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250909012539I), Sep 9, 2025: Lancair Company LC41-550FG (N2518H), Santa Barbara, CA, Minor damage. While sitting in airplane with engine running at approximately 900TO1000 RPM, airplane rolled forward into a hanger door damaging the spinner and the propellor.
- [Accident 20250730011049A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250730011049A), Jul 30, 2025: Helms Richard LANCAIR IVP (N49BX), Greenwood, IN, Destroyed, 1 fatal. On July 30, 2025 at 10:44:55 eastern daylight time the subject aircraft departed runway 19 at the Indy South Greenwood Airport. The aircraft is observed…
- [Accident 20250707008559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250707008559A), Jul 7, 2025: Beech A36 (N41VH), Coolin, ID, Substantial damage. Aircraft took off. Airspeed was low to climbout. Pilot nosed down for speed, impacted tree with right wing, crashed onto beach and went into water.
- [Incident 20250313008129I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250313008129I), Mar 13, 2025: Cirrus Design Corp SR22T (N737AP), Burbank, CA, Minor damage. The pilot was landing runway 33 at kbur in gusty cross wind conditions in VMC. On short final over the numbers the aircraft experienced a strong gust and…
- [Accident 20241118020619A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20241118020619A), Nov 18, 2024: Beech A36 (N8152R), Doylestown, PA, Substantial damage. The pilot approached runway 23 at Doylestown Airport, entering the traffic pattern at 1,400’ MSL. On downwind, he lowered the landing gear, confirmed three…
- [Accident 20240629008179A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240629008179A), Jun 29, 2024: American Air Racing Inc LANCAIR IVP (N451M), Midland, TX, Substantial damage. On June 29, 2024, at 1645 CDT, a Lancair iv, registered to a private individual, landed gear up at Midland international air and space port (maf) in Midland,…
- [Incident 20240607007089I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240607007089I), Jun 7, 2024: Bloodworth Tommy LANCAIR IV-P (N24PX), Knoxville, TN, Minor damage. Runway 5R-23L was incident site. Pilot stated at 50 knots during takeoff roll he felt a shutter in the aircraft and the nose wheel collasped. Pilot on…
- [Incident 20231231020419I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20231231020419I), Dec 31, 2023: Cirrus Design Corp SR22T (N511TB), Orlando, FL, Minor damage. Aircraft approx 5 miles northwest of korl and was Descending to enter the pattern. At roughly 1300 MSL aircraft struck a large bird, made a loud thump creating…
- [Incident 20231213018699I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20231213018699I), Dec 13, 2023: Chase James W. LANCAIR IV-P (N994P), Laredo, TX, Minor damage. Pilot indicated he was on ILS approach, he placed gear handle down. Left main landing gear would not extend. Pilot performed a go-around and ATC confirmed that…
- [Incident 20230919016649I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230919016649I), Sep 19, 2023: Lancair Company LC41-550FG (N2520S), Atlanta, GA, No damage. After landing on runway 3R the pilot was instructed to turn off at taxiway golf and cross runway 3L. The pilot turned off into the grass instead of golf and…
- [Incident 20230826012899I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230826012899I), Aug 26, 2023: Cano Richard J LANCAIR IVP (N269PL), Ellensburg, WA, Minor damage. Pilot stated when landing at night the usual amount of breaking action was applied to both brakes. About two-thirds down the runway he realized it was going…
- [Incident 20230606007269I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230606007269I), Jun 6, 2023: Watermann David R LANCAIR ES (N441BE), Concord, NC, Minor damage. While landing on rwy 02 at the Concord- Padgett regional airport the airplanes nosewheel began an immediate violent shimmy that caused the aircraft to pull to…
- [Incident 20230417005529I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230417005529I), Apr 17, 2023: Gilbert E Cargill LANCAIR LEGACY (N806GC), Gulf Shores, AL, Minor damage. During landing rollout the aircraft nose landing gear bolts sheared. The landing gear contacted the ground causing a nose gear collapse and the propeller to…
- [Incident 20221210017859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20221210017859I), Dec 10, 2022: Ronald L Stacey XL RG5 (N542RS), Melbourne, FL, Minor damage. On 12/10/2022, at 19:04 EST, [privacy data omitted] an experimental velocity xl RG5, had just touched down on rwy 09L at the Melbourne, FL airport (kmlb) when…
- [Incident 20221209020369I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20221209020369I), Dec 9, 2022: Callicrate Mike LANCAIR IV (N400TX), Colorado Spring, CO, Minor damage. Aircraft was cleared to land on runway 17R at kcos, on touch down the nose gear collapsed. The aiplane sustained minor damage. There were no injuries. This…
- [Incident 20221013015969I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20221013015969I), Oct 13, 2022: Cirrus Design Corp SR22T (N777WE), Georgetown, TX, Minor damage. On 10/13/2022, at approximately 1800CDT, [privacy data omitted], a Cirrus SR22T, serial number 0220 was landing on Cross Country Estates Airport-marshall field…
- [Incident 20220407006099I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220407006099I), Apr 7, 2022: Chase James W LANCAIR IV-P (N994P), Lafayette, LA, Minor damage. On 4/07/2022, a Lancair ipv aircraft with n registration N994P was being operated by a commercail pilot traveling from addison Texas to lafayatte Louisiana…
- [Incident 20220301003169I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220301003169I), Mar 1, 2022: White James L LANCAIR IV-P (N427JR), St. Petersburg, FL, Minor damage. February 16, 2022, at approximately 1730HRS, Tuesday March 1st, made a normal takeoff. At approximately 2000? Noted that the turbo chargers were reading much…
- [Incident 20220207001489I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220207001489I), Feb 7, 2022: Cirrus Design Corp SR22T (N224KG), Cincinnati, OH, Minor damage. On Monday, February 7, 2022, at approximately 1505 EST, a Cirrus SR-22T aircraft, registration n-number N224KG, was involved in an incident when it exited the…
- [Incident 20220106000349I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220106000349I), Jan 6, 2022: Bruce Ryan LANCAIR IVP (N1001X), Naples, FL, Minor damage. N1001X arrived at destination, Naples, FL (kapf) and was instructed to clear the runway at A2. The pilot did not see the blue taxiway lights and only saw the…
- [Accident 20211216021789A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20211216021789A), Dec 16, 2021: Cirrus Design Corp SR22 (N162AM), Rockford, TN, Destroyed, 1 fatal. On December 16, 2021 a Cirrus SR22, N162AM crashed approximately 1 to 1 ½ nautical miles off the end of runway 23L at the knoxville, TN airport (tys). The…
- [Incident 20210814013749I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210814013749I), Aug 14, 2021: Fred B Benson LANCAIR 4 P (N377PC), Gypsum, CO, Minor damage. Normal touchdown at 85-90 KIAS. Nose gear contacted runway and retracted back into gear well. Prop contacted runway. Pilot shut down engine. Pilot and…
- [Accident 20210621010339A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210621010339A), Jun 21, 2021: Cirrus Design Corp SR22T (N333LZ), Mercer, TN, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. On June 21, 2021, at approximately 0930 central daylight time, N333LZ was substantially damaged and the pilot was fatally injured. The accident occurred near…
- [Incident 20201013015189I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201013015189I), Oct 13, 2020: Cirrus Design Corp SR22T (N626BG), Yuba City, CA, Minor damage. Details of the event were provided by the airman via emailed response. The pilot in command listed details of the flight to include: the route of flight was…
- [Incident 20200424002609I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200424002609I), Apr 24, 2020: Lancair Company LC41-550FG (N576BS), Huntsville, AL, Minor damage. Aircraft was taxiing to the active runway when the pilot noticed he had no brake pressure on the right brake. As the aircraft was taxiing back to the ramp, the…
- [Incident 20190630008679I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190630008679I), Jun 30, 2019: Cirrus Design Corp SR22T (N858TL), Chandler, AZ, Substantial damage. Pilot was on approach to land at ffz in his SR22T, upon touchdown he started to lower the nose after stabilizing on the mains and noticed that the nose seemed…
- [Accident 20190530017719A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190530017719A), May 30, 2019: Lancair Company LC41-550FG (N2514F), Cleburn, TX, Substantial damage. The pilot was making a maintenance check flight due to maintenance change of a number 5 engine cylinder. The pilot did not participate in a post maintenance…
- [Accident 20180907013229A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180907013229A), Sep 7, 2018: Cirrus Design Corp SR22T (N131TX), Kennett, MO, Substantial damage. Pilot and his passenger departed out of ktkx on runway 20 and began to climb. The pilot stated that after he passed 200 ft. he engaged the autopilot. The pilot…
- [Incident 20180729018319I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180729018319I), Jul 29, 2018: Lancair Company LC41-550FG (N25367), Mohall, ND, Minor damage. The pilot had a hard landing and stated "on landing the nose wheel broke from the strut, the prop struck the ground and the aircraft rolled to a stop. "
- [Accident 20171015014689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20171015014689A), Oct 15, 2017: Cirrus Design Corp SR22T (N289CM), Tuskegee, AL, Substantial damage. On October 15, 2017, pilot departed the Tuskegee airport (06A), on runway 13. During climb out aircraft lost power and was forced to land in a sod field near…
- [Incident 20170814019079I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170814019079I), Aug 14, 2017: Holmes A LANCAIR IV-P (N798CB), Blanding, UT, Minor damage. Upon landing, the nose wheel touched down and immediately began to shimmy violently, resulting in collapse of the nose landing gear.
- [Accident 20170713019029A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170713019029A), Jul 13, 2017: Cirrus Design Corp SR22T (N821SG), Schellville, CA, Destroyed, 2 fatal. On July 13, 2017, about 1245 pacific daylight time, a Cirrus Design Corp SR22T, N821SG, Sustained substantial damage when it impacted terrain about 1/2 mile…
- [Accident 20170305006119A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170305006119A), Mar 5, 2017: Lancair Company LC41-550FG (N2516K), Henderson, NV, Substantial damage. On March 5, 2017, about 1759 pacific standard time, a Lancair LC41-550FG, N2516K, impacted the terrain during an attempted visual flight rules (VFR) go-around…
- [Incident 20170216001019I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170216001019I), Feb 16, 2017: Cirrus Design Corp SR22T (N58BR), Cross City, FL, Minor damage. The aircraft was landing on runway 31 at the Cross City, FL (kcty) airport at approximately 17:44 local time. Just as the aircraft was touching down, the…
- [Accident 20161122018689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20161122018689A), Nov 22, 2016: Lancair Company LC41-550FG (N169WT), Redding, CA, Substantial damage. Pilot landed too fast and proceeded to roll past end of runway into ditch.
- [Accident 20160723017449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160723017449A), Jul 23, 2016: Frank Ware VELOCITY TXL (N916TC), Sebastian, FL, Substantial damage. * On the 23rd of July 2016, [privacy data omitted] (pilot) traveled to Sebastian Municipal Airport (X26) where his plane is hangar?d, an experimental velocity,…
- [Accident 20151115022159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20151115022159A), Nov 15, 2015: Hickham John LANCAIR IV-P (N10UU), Shawno, WI, Substantial damage. On November 15, 2015 at 0915 CST a Lancair IV-P, N10UU, had a forced landing while performing a simulated emergency descent in Shawno, WI. The commercial pilot…
- [Accident 20150830015769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150830015769A), Aug 30, 2015: Mahar Michael C IVP (N864KM), Parkland, FL, Destroyed. The aircraft departed fxe (fort lauderdale executive airport) at 1435(UTC)/1035(local). At 1438(UTC) the pilot declared an emergency due to low oil pressure…
- [Incident 20150519010209I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150519010209I), May 19, 2015: Ronald L Stacey XL RG5 (N542RS), Addison, TX, Minor damage. On 05/19/2015 at approximatley 2035 z the pilot in command notified ATC that the nose landing gear would not come down, PIC un-succesfully attempted to lower…
- [Incident 20150516010359I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150516010359I), May 16, 2015: Beech A36 (N8285M), Dallas, GA, Minor damage. Aircraft experience total loss of electrical power during flight. Radio transmission was lost and pilot diverted aircraft to Paulding Northwest Atlanta aiport…
- [Incident 20141008017379I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20141008017379I), Oct 8, 2014: Velocity Inc TXL-5 RG (N74GP), Broomfield, CO, Minor damage. On October 8, 2014 at approximately 1945 MDT, N74GP, a Velocity Inc, model TXL-5RG amateur built experimental aircraft sustained minor damage after landing at…
- [Accident 20140913016319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140913016319A), Sep 13, 2014: Stephen Lorentzen LANCAIR LEGACY (N368W), Reno, NV, Substantial damage. Inflight fire in the engine compartment combined with a loss of power. The pilot was unable to discharge his fire extinguisher. A mayday was declared. The…
- [Accident 20140727012809A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140727012809A), Jul 27, 2014: Federsen Walter LANCAIR IVP (N40941), Findlay, OH, Destroyed, 2 fatal. On 07/27/2014 around 01:00 toledo ATC took N40941, a lance air ivp at 14,500' and 280 knots inbound for a full stop landing at bluffton (5G7). The pilot in…
- [Incident 20130818015599I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130818015599I), Aug 18, 2013: Cirrus Design Corp SR22T (N21HE), Texarkana, AR, Minor damage. On August 18, 2013, at approximately 1930 hrs. CDT, a 2012 Cirrus SR22T deployed it?s onboard parachute about 5 miles north of the Texarkana, Arkansas airport.…
- [Accident 20130424011879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130424011879A), Apr 24, 2013: Cirrus Design Corp SR22T (N228DF), Milledgeville, GA, Substantial damage. On April 24, 2013 approximately 1300 local aircraft register N228DF landed short of Baldwin County airfield (kmlj) approximate 30 yards from the end of the…
- [Accident 20130329004219A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130329004219A), Mar 29, 2013: Cirrus Design Corp SR22T (N1967N), Alexandria, MN, Destroyed. Aircraft was established on downwind for runway 13 at kaxn. Abeam the threshold for runway 13, the pilot selected flaps to 50%. Shortly afterwards, he heard a…
- [Incident 20120604023249I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120604023249I), Jun 4, 2012: Federsen Walter LANCAIR IVP (N40941), Bluffton, OH, Minor damage. When discussing the events with the pilot of N40941, he stated that during the course of his flight that everything was normal. He was established in cruise at…

All 96: https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-tsio-550-series/incidents.md

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (11)

Approved for this engine model: the STC's model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. In force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has.

- [STC SE03309CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE03309CH): Installation of Engine Preheat Kit, p/n TSP6CYL-2927-115 for 115 volt application. Hartzell Propeller Inc. Lists TSIO-550-A
- [STC SE04577CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE04577CH): Install an electronic engine ignition system. Electroair Acquisition Corp. Lists TSIO-550-A
- [STC SE01966WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE01966WI): Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas in spark ignition piston aircraft engines. General Aviation Modifications Inc. Lists TSIO-550-A
- [STC SE8776SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE8776SW): Installation of coated cylinders and piston rings. Continental Motors, Inc. Lists TSIO-550-A
- [STC SE09846SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE09846SC): Installation of S539800M30 starter adapter springs. Aircraft Specialties Services Inc. Lists TSIO-550-A
- [STC SE01628NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE01628NY): Modification of starter adapter by substitution or rework of accessory drive parts. Canadian Aero Manufacturing. Lists TSIO-550-A
- [STC SE09963SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE09963SC): Installation of modified fuel injector nozzles. General Aviation Modifications, Inc. Lists TSIO-550-B
- [STC SE09513SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE09513SC): Installation and usage of Exxon 20W50 Multigrade aircraft engine oil conforming to Exxon Oil Formulation WS-3013. Exxon Company USA. Lists TSIO-550-A
- [STC SE09559SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE09559SC): Installation of US Airparts roller rocker arm assemblies P/N US92E exhaust and US92I intake. US Airparts, Inc. Lists TSIO-550-A
- [STC SE09319SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE09319SC): Modify oil pan adding a new oil sump drain. Texas Skyways Inc
- [STC SE00350SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE00350SE): Installation of sump mounted chip detector. Aviation Development Corporation. Lists TSIO-550-A

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