# NTSB investigations: Continental TSIO-520 series: Loss of engine power (total) 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. Page 1 of 2 · 66 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB ERA26LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA223.md): Cessna T210 · Loíza, PR · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · May 30, 2026 · N210PL · Substantial damage > On May 30, 2026, about 0744 Atlantic standard time, a Cessna T210, N210PL, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Loiza, Puerto Rico. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal… - [NTSB CEN26LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA030.md): Piper PA-46-310P · El Paso, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Oct 26, 2025 · N46CR · Substantial damage > On October 26, 2025, about 918 mountain daylight time, a Piper PA46-310P, N46CR, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near El Paso, Texas. The pilot and two passengers were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of… - [NTSB CEN25LA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA282.md): Cessna T210N · Crosby, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Jul 21, 2025 · N93HP · Substantial damage > On July 21, 2025, about 0745 central daylight time, a Cessna T210N, N93HP, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Crosby, Texas. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The airplane operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal… - [NTSB CEN25LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA162.md): Cessna T210N · Fayetteville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Apr 22, 2025 · N4795C · Substantial damage > On April 22, 2025, about 13:25 central daylight time a Cessna T210N, N4795C was involved in an accident near Fayetteville, Arkansas. The pilot and two passengers were not injured. The flight was operated under the provisions of Title 14 Code of Federal… - [NTSB GAA25WA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA25WA122.md): Cessna T210R · El Perico, Mexico · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Mar 22, 2025 · N210YP · Substantial damage - [NTSB WPR25LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA094.md): Cessna T210R · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Feb 16, 2025 · N105DF · Substantial damage > On February 16, 2025, about 1445 mountain standard time, a Cessna T210R, N105DF, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Flagstaff, Arizona. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of… - [NTSB CEN25LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA094.md): Beech 58P · Pine Bluff, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Feb 6, 2025 · N138TL · Substantial damage > On February 5, 2025, about 1848 central standard time, a Beech 58P airplane, N138TL, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Pine Bluff, Arkansas. The pilot sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of… - [NTSB CEN24LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA065.md): Beech B36TC · Burnet, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 17, 2023 · N70SL · Destroyed > The loss of engine power due an overly rich mixture from an improper adjustment of the fuel pump, which resulted in a forced landing and impact with a car and terrain. - [NTSB WPR23FA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23FA275.md): Cessna T310R · Santa Fe, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 18, 2023 · N5251C · Substantial damage > A total loss of left engine power as a result of improper installation of the aft-facing crankshaft counterweight retaining rings. Also causal was the pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed following the loss of left engine power, which resulted in the… - [NTSB GAA22WA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA22WA068.md): Cessna 402B · Berry Islands, Bahamas · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Foreign · Jan 5, 2022 · N145TT · Substantial damage - [NTSB CEN21LA472](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA472.md): Cessna T210N · East Sparta, OH · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 28, 2021 · N1925U · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to a fatigue failure of the No. 2 cylinder exhaust valve. - [NTSB WPR21LA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA292.md): Cessna 180K · Mt. Hood, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 24, 2021 · N8884 · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power while in cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence. Contributing to the accident was the presentation of an abandoned airport as available for use in the Federal Aviation Administration… - [NTSB WPR21LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA059.md): Cessna TU206 · Twentynine Palms, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 21, 2020 · N878AH · Substantial damage > The pilot’s decision to takeoff with a known mechanical engine anomaly, and the failure of the No. 2-cylinder exhaust valve, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during the initial climb and subsequent impact with terrain. - [NTSB CEN20LA402](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA402.md): Piper PA46 · Hilltop Lakes, TX · Accident · 4 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 20, 2020 · N236KM · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined and the pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and spin. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to establish and maintain a… - [NTSB WPR20LA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA291.md): Cessna TU206 · Tusayan, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 28, 2020 · N3422L · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of contamination in the airplane’s fuel system. - [NTSB WPR20CA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA158.md): Cessna P210 · Heber City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · May 31, 2020 · N5404W · Substantial damage > The pilots failure to switch the fuel pump to the 'OFF' position during landing, resulting in a loss of engine power and subsequent collision with a fence during landing. Contributing to the accident was a modified before landing checklist which omitted the… - [NTSB WPR20LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA101.md): Cessna 210 · Needles, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 5, 2020 · N123CE · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons due to a lack of available evidence. - [NTSB WPR19LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA185.md): Cessna TU206 · Waikoloa Village, HI · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 3, 2019 · N150SC · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 4 connecting rod crankshaft end and cap. - [NTSB CEN19LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA069.md): Cessna T210 · Port Lavaca, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 10, 2019 · N2391S · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. - [NTSB CEN18LA340](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA340.md): Beech B36TC · LaPorte, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2018 · N6860W · Destroyed > The loss of engine power due to a torn intercooler hose that resulted in an overly rich fuel mixture, which, when combined with the pilot's activation of the auxiliary fuel pump, flooded the engine. - [NTSB CEN18LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA207.md): Cessna T210 · Clovis, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2018 · N66ML · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the engine revealed no evidence of any preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB ERA18LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA072.md): Cessna P210N · Farmington, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 29, 2018 · N34VF · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to fatigue failure of the crankshaft drive gear teeth. - [NTSB CEN18LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA031.md): Cessna T210N · Grayslake, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 2017 · N5300A · Substantial damage > The failure of the No. 4 connecting rod due to inadequate oil lubrication for reasons that could not be determined because the postaccident engine examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have caused a lack of lubrication. - [NTSB WPR17LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA172.md): Cessna T210F · Llano, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2017 · N6109R · Substantial damage > A failure of the turbocharger that resulted in complete depletion of the engine oil and catastrophic internal failure of the engine. Contributing to the accident was improper and/or incomplete maintenance and inspection of the turbocharger. - [NTSB CEN17LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA247.md): Cessna P210N · Eagle, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2017 · N210HG · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation for reasons that could not be determined because an examination of the airplane and engine did not reveal any malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB WPR17LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA090.md): Cessna T210N · Banning, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 2017 · N6218Y · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper energy management during an emergency landing approach that was prompted by an engine power loss. The specific reason(s) for the power loss and the improper energy management could not be determined based on available evidence. - [NTSB ERA17LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA098.md): Cessna P210 · Pottsville, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 2017 · N4796P · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examinations of the engine and airframe did not reveal any preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB CEN16RA399](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16RA399.md): Cessna P210N · Guatemala City, Guatemala · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 13, 2016 · N210BC · Substantial damage > On September 13, 2016, about 1600 UTC, a Cessna turbo P210N, N210BC, owned and operated by a private individual lost engine power in cruise flight and impacted on a road near Guatemala City, Guatemala. The pilot on board was not injured. The airplane… - [NTSB CEN16LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA107.md): Cessna P210N · Bryan, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2016 · N732FU · Substantial damage > A failure of the crankshaft due to improper torque of the crankcase through bolts. - [NTSB WPR16LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA066.md): Beech B36TC · Santa Barbara, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 2016 · N113TM · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power during initial climbout for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination and testing of the engine did not reveal any mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB WPR16LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA060.md): Piper PA46 · Burns, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 2016 · N777PG · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination revealed no evidence of an anomaly that would have precluded normal operation. Contributing to the accident was a preexisting landing gear anomaly that… - [NTSB WPR15LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA229.md): Cessna TU206G · Saint Ignatius, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2015 · N235HM · Substantial damage > Maintenance personnel’s failure to tighten a fuel line, which resulted in a loss of fuel pressure and a subsequent loss of engine power during cruise flight and an off-airport landing and collision with obstacles. - [NTSB WPR15LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA137.md): Piper PA 46-310P · Redmond, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 2015 · N9133G · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB CEN15FA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA090.md): Cessna 404 · Englewood, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 2014 · N404MG · Substantial damage > The loss of power to the right engine for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination and teardown and the pilot’s failure to properly configure the airplane for single-engine flight. - [NTSB WPR15LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA032.md): Cessna T210M · Jacksonville, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 2014 · N1593M · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the failure of the No. 6 connecting rod, which resulted from oil starvation. - [NTSB CEN15LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA015.md): Cessna P210N · West Memphis, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2014 · N731QV · Substantial damage > A catastrophic engine failure due to an oil starvation event for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence. - [NTSB CEN14LA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA324.md): Cessna 414 · Maryland Heights, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2014 · N1552T · Destroyed > The loss of left engine power for reasons that could not be determined due to impact and fire damage. - [NTSB ERA14LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA179.md): Cessna T210L · Clayton, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 2014 · N1631X · Substantial damage > Maintenance personnel’s failure to properly torque the engine case through bolts, which resulted in the fatigue fracture of the crankshaft and subsequent total loss of engine power. - [NTSB WPR14LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA036.md): Cessna T210M · Scipio, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 2013 · N761BP · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB ERA12FA508](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA508.md): Beech A36TC · Clifton Park, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 2012 · N678DR · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during the postaccident investigation and testing. - [NTSB WPR12LA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA313.md): Cessna T210M · Wells, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2012 · N6181N · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power during the final landing approach for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB WPR12LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA190.md): Cessna T210 · Elberta, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 2012 · N210LH · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB ERA12LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA164.md): Cessna T210M · Clearwater, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 2012 · N761HW · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident testing of the engine did not reveal any malfunctions or failures that would preclude normal operation. Contributing to the accident was the… - [NTSB WPR11LA434](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA434.md): Cessna T210M · Saratoga, WY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2011 · N761NZ · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power during an attempted go-around for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB WPR11LA380](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA380.md): Beech B36TC · Lemoore, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2011 · N6465X · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power during cruise flight due to maintenance personnel's failure to adequately torque the number 4 cylinder retaining nuts, which resulted in the in-flight separation of the cylinder. - [NTSB CEN11FA425](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA425.md): Cessna T210L · Romeoville, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2011 · N732BX · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s inadequate fuel planning. - [NTSB WPR11LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA168.md): Cessna TU206G · Puyallup, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 2011 · N6169Z · Substantial damage > The pilots’ activation of the fuel boost pump while preparing to land, which was contrary to checklist procedures and resulted in a loss of engine power. - [NTSB CEN11CA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA132.md): Cessna T210L · Abilene, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 29, 2010 · N210BH · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB WPR11LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA038.md): Cessna T210N · Baggs, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 2010 · N6179Y · Substantial damage > The failure of a connecting rod cap retaining bolt during cruise flight, which resulted in a loss of engine power. - [NTSB CEN10FA521](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA521.md): Cessna P210N · Caledonia, MI · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2010 · N4632A · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power as a result of a fatigue failure of the crankshaft due to the loss of engine case through-bolt torque. Contributing to the accident was a mechanic's use of incorrect hardware. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/341/cases.md?engine=17040&page=2 ## 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 ('17040') 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" = '341')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/341/cases?engine=17040 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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