# NTSB investigations: Continental IO-520 series: Controlled flight into terr/obj (CFIT)

NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB ERA22FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22FA001.md): Beech S35 · Andrews, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Oct 3, 2021 · N876T · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s decision to fly toward rapidly rising, obscured mountainous terrain after departing under visual flight rules at night.
- [NTSB ERA21FA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21FA184.md): Cessna A188 · Pineview, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Apr 13, 2021 · N4912Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in collision with powerlines during an aerial application flight.
- [NTSB ERA21LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA085.md): Cessna 210L · Midway, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 21, 2020 · N2246S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's intentional visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pressure to complete the flight to work in an emergency room.
- [NTSB WPR20LA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA295.md): Beech 35 · Three Rivers, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 4, 2020 · N818S · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s controlled flight into terrain while operating in conditions of reduced visibility due to smoke.
- [NTSB ANC20LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC20LA046.md): Cessna A185 · Nuiqsut, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 15, 2020 · N5454E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s controlled flight into flat snow-covered terrain in weather conditions that were conducive to flat light conditions.
- [NTSB WPR19FA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19FA250.md): Cessna 210 · Henefer, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Sep 4, 2019 · N94262 · Substantial damage
  > The pilots’ decision to enter a canyon at low altitude, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain while attempting to exit the canyon.
- [NTSB CEN19FA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19FA271.md): Cessna U206 · Hopedale, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Aug 18, 2019 · N5364Q · Destroyed
  > The controlled flight into terrain (CFIT), resulting from the pilot’s failure to maintain proper altitude and continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB ERA19FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19FA059.md): Cessna 210 · Apalachicola, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 2018 · N3995Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot's controlled flight into terrain as a result of his spatial disorientation during departure in dark nighttime conditions.
- [NTSB CEN18FA386](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA386.md): Cessna U206 · Rainy Pass, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2018 · N1738R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper decision to continue the flight in deteriorating weather conditions, which resulted in an inadvertent entry into a box canyon and subsequent controlled flight into mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB WPR18LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA263.md): Cessna A185 · Bullhead City, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 15, 2018 · N573BV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s diverted attention during takeoff initial climb, which resulted in a collision with rising terrain.
- [NTSB ERA18WA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18WA217.md): Cessna A188 · La Vega, Dominican Republic · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 14, 2018 · N2451J · Substantial damage
  > The government of the Dominican Republic has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Cessna A188B airplane that occurred on February 14, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Dominican Republic's…
- [NTSB ANC18FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC18FA012.md): Cessna U206 · Maunaloa, HI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 2017 · N732DF · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to continue visual flight into an area of instrument meteorological conditions while conducting an instrument approach, which resulted in a loss of visual reference and subsequent controlled flight into terrain.
- [NTSB WPR16FA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA131.md): Cessna A185F · Coeur d'Alene, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2016 · N4585F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while maneuvering at low altitude in mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB ANC16LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC16LA032.md): Cessna 207 · Goodnews Bay, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2016 · N91170 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to select the correct route through the mountains as a result of geographic disorientation, and his subsequent visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in collision with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR15FA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15FA166.md): Cessna 210F · Pleasanton, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 21, 2015 · N1842F · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s continued visual flight into instrument flight rules conditions, which resulted in his failure to maintain sufficient clearance from rising terrain.
- [NTSB ERA15CA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA176.md): Beech V35B · Wetumpka, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 4, 2015 · N9172Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's use of an incorrect radio frequency when attempting to turn on the runway lights, resulting is an attempt to land the airplane while aligned with airport hangar lights.
- [NTSB ERA14LA409](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA409.md): Cessna A188B · Middleton, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2014 · N5850G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to see and avoid power lines during a low-level aerial application operation.
- [NTSB ERA14CA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA175.md): Beech S35 · Marathon, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 30, 2014 · N8985M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's distraction in the cockpit while on a visual approach over water during a dark night resulting in the airplane descending until impact with the water.
- [NTSB CEN14GA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14GA135.md): Cessna 210E · Oden, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jan 31, 2014 · N4957U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper decision to fly into an area with reported marginal meteorological conditions in an airplane not maintained for instrument flight and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from trees and terrain.
- [NTSB CEN14FA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA110.md): Cessna 310R · Waterford, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 2014 · N3829G · Destroyed
  > The pilot's controlled flight into terrain during an instrument landing system approach at night in instrument flight rules conditions. Contributing to the accident were the operator's inadequate training of the pilot, the operator's failure to provide a…
- [NTSB ERA13FA349](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA349.md): Beech A36 · Alma, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2013 · N1831W · Destroyed
  > Descent from cruise flight until impact with trees and the ground for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the wreckage did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation and the pilot's autopsy and…
- [NTSB CEN13LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA164.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Morris, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2013 · N93747 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN13LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA016.md): Beech A36 · Wausau, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2012 · N121VP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to attempt an instrument approach in meteorological conditions below approach minimums and his failure to properly execute a missed approach.
- [NTSB ERA12CA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA080.md): Beech V35 · Lusby, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 20, 2011 · N9569Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain clearance from trees during a night approach.
- [NTSB WPR11LA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA315.md): Beech V35B · Oljato, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2011 · N1735W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to follow the airplane manufacturer’s mixture setting guidance while landing in high density altitude conditions.
- [NTSB ERA11FA321](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA321.md): Beech V35 · Ellijay, GA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 30, 2011 · N29MW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from terrain while maneuvering in a mountainous area.
- [NTSB CEN11FA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA347.md): Beech F33A · Taos, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 20, 2011 · N1533Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in loss of situational awareness, and a possible encounter with icing conditions.
- [NTSB CEN11LA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA307.md): Cessna 320 · Lake Heron, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 2011 · N320AZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s controlled flight into terrain while conducting a flight at low altitude in instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB ERA11FA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA219.md): Beech 58 · Greensboro, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 2011 · N569JL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s spatial disorientation due to a somatogravic illusion while conducting a missed approach in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the airplane’s descent into objects and terrain.
- [NTSB ERA11FA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA218.md): Cessna 310R · Pikeville, KY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 2011 · N1914G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's flight below the published minimum descent altitude in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a collision with trees and the ground. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's use of nighttime cold medication at doses above…
- [NTSB WPR10FA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA305.md): Hawker Beechcraft A36 · Seligman, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2010 · N155FT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain in the dark night.
- [NTSB CEN10FA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA230.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Friendswood, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2010 · N14787 · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's impact with terrain for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN10FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA071.md): Cessna 310R · Alva, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 2009 · N310CR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's impairment due to medication use, a migraine headache, or both, and his decision to continue the approach below minimums without the proper visual references, resulting in the subsequent collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the…
- [NTSB CEN10FA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA069.md): Beech A36 · Eagle Pass, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 2009 · N1105N · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to continue the approach below minimums without visual references, and subsequent collision with the perimeter fence/terrain.
- [NTSB NYC08FA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA109.md): Beech A36 · Cumberland, MD · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 2008 · N3815T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper approach course for undetermined reasons.

## 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_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."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('17032')
    AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' e WHERE e.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND e.aircrafts_position = x.position AND e."isDefiningEvent" AND e."tier2Number" = '120'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/120/cases?engine=17032

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