# NTSB investigations: Continental IO-520 series: In flight collision with terrain/water

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.

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## Latest cases

- [NTSB ATL07LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07LA119.md): Cessna P206 · Center Hill, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2007 · N904DZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot committed suicide. Contributing to the event was the pilot's impairment due to alcohol.
- [NTSB DEN07FA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07FA100.md): Beech 58 · Placitas, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2007 · N6750R · Destroyed
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain adequate terrain separation, for undetermined reasons, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. A contributing factor was the mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB CHI07CA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA166.md): Cessna A188B · Sargent, NE · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 8, 2007 · N9493G · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate visual lookout and clearance from the hillside. Factors contributing to the accident include the pilot's diverted attention, the hillside, and the glare from the setting sun.
- [NTSB SEA07FA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07FA134.md): Cessna 185 · Wilbur, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 28, 2007 · N9434N · Substantial damage
  > In-flight collision with terrain shortly after takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DFW07FA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07FA073.md): Cessna 210K · Lago Vista, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 2007 · N1162M · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain. A factor was the pilot's diverted attention with a reported autopilot malfunction.
- [NTSB CHI06LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA240.md): Cessna A188B · Rolla, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2006 · N9224R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain during the aerial-application flight, and the loss of engine power due to the overstress failure of the engine crankshaft sustained during ground impact. Contributing to the accident was the low-altitude…
- [NTSB SEA06CA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA090.md): Cessna A188B · Minidoka, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 3, 2006 · N8959G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff. A berm at the end of the runway was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA06CA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA059.md): Beech V35B · Burns, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 4, 2006 · N3511V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the terrain during the takeoff sequence. Factors include his inadequate removal of snow and ice from the wings prior to takeoff, his improper decision to retract the landing gear before it had been positively…
- [NTSB LAX06FA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06FA066.md): Beech 36 · Livermore, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 2005 · N5942S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the appropriate glidepath alignment during an instrument landing system approach, resulting in collision with terrain. A contributing factor to the accident was the failure of the air traffic controllers to issue a minimum safe…
- [NTSB LAX06FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06FA031.md): Beech F33A · Geyserville, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 2005 · N9204Q · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate terrain clearance altitude profile during the descent that resulted in controlled flight into terrain.
- [NTSB NYC06FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06FA004.md): Beech A36 · Pikeville, KY · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 2005 · N97CM · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to follow the published instrument approach which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. A factor was the low ceiling.
- [NTSB ANC05FA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05FA121.md): Beech V35B · Denali Park, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2005 · N912DB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from mountainous terrain while climbing, and his improper in-flight decision making by electing to fly at a low altitude toward rising terrain. A factor associated with the accident was mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB CHI05CA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA175.md): Cessna A185F · Elk Lake, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 26, 2005 · N90MW · Substantial damage
  > The gear retraction not performed by the pilot.
- [NTSB DEN05LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05LA088.md): Beech S35 · Colorado Spring, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2005 · N2FY · Substantial damage
  > the flight instructor and pilot's improper decision to continue the attempted high altitude takeoff when Vy airspeed was not obtained, and failure to abort the takeoff which resulted in an off-field landing and subsequent impact with terrain. A contributing…
- [NTSB SEA05CA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05CA069.md): Cessna A188B · Palouse, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 4, 2005 · N4784Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance during the initial climb after takeoff. A tailwind, hilly terrain and inadequate airspeed were factors.
- [NTSB SEA05FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05FA037.md): Aero Commander AC200D (Meyers) · Hatch, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 2005 · N49J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering. Inadequate airspeed, the pilot's diverted attention, and low altitude flight were factors.
- [NTSB NYC05FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05FA021.md): Cessna 310R · Paeonian Spring, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 2004 · N310DM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the published instrument approach procedure, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain. A factor related to the accident was the low cloud ceiling.
- [NTSB ANC04FA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04FA070.md): Beech 36 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2004 · N7673N · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain during cruise flight, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB SEA04LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA057.md): Cessna A188B · Palouse, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 2004 · N731YZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to takeoff downwind resulting in his inability to achieve a positive climb rate and an in-flight collision with terrain. Factors contributing to the accident included the rising terrain and the tailwind condition.
- [NTSB ATL03FA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03FA140.md): Beechcraft A36 · Stone Mountain, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2003 · N1980K · Destroyed
  > The pilot's intentional flight into the ground for the purpose of suicide while impaired by alcohol.
- [NTSB ANC03LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA113.md): Cessna 206 · Chalkyitsik, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 2003 · N710MH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an in-flight collision with brush, and subsequent stall of the airplane. Factors associated with the accident were a…
- [NTSB ANC03CA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03CA089.md): Cessna 185 · Iliamna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 6, 2003 · N185TB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance during takeoff, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CHI03LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA175.md): Cessna 210M · Carlisle, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2003 · N9TK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight decision to descend for landing, at night, without the runway environment insight. Contributing factors were the pilot's disorientation, the embankment and the dark night condition.
- [NTSB IAD03FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03FA045.md): Beech A36 · Pomona, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2003 · N256PR · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to follow instrument approach procedures. Factors in the accident included the pilot's lack of recent instrument experience and the instrument weather conditions.
- [NTSB DEN03FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03FA059.md): Cessna A185F · Grand Junction, CO · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 2003 · N53008 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's poor judgment and his failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing factors were the high winds and downdrafts, and the pilot's self-induced pressure to go home.
- [NTSB ANC03LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA007.md): Cessna 207 · Marshall, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 2002 · N91090 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a ridgeline. Factors contributing to the accident were the high terrain, the pilot's inadequate preflight planning, and the dark night light conditions.
- [NTSB ANC02LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA084.md): Cessna 206 · Old Harbor, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 2002 · N756BW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from terrain during initial climb, which resulted in an in-flight collision with water. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's diverted attention.
- [NTSB LAX02FA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA212.md): Beech S35 · Ojai, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2002 · N576Q · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and failure to maintain an adequate terrain clearance altitude within the canyon.
- [NTSB LAX02FA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA211.md): Beech V-35A · Ojai, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2002 · N156U · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and failure to maintain an adequate terrain clearance altitude within the canyon.
- [NTSB LAX02LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA190.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Fallon, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2002 · N8249R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to attain an adequate takeoff airspeed, which resulted in a stall/mush. The high gross weight and density altitude were contributing factors.
- [NTSB MIA02LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA090.md): Cessna A188B · Myakka City, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 2002 · N70213 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain altitude while maneuvering during an aerial application, subsequently resulting in impact with the terrain.
- [NTSB DEN02LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA023.md): Beech V35B · American Fork, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 2002 · N1176T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's poor judgment in that he intentionally initiated VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing factors were low ceiling and obscuration, and the pilot's lack of recent instrument time.
- [NTSB CHI02FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA009.md): Beech 58 · Dubuque, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2001 · N7235R · Destroyed
  > The pilot continued flight into known adverse weather and disregarded the minimum descent altitude. Additional factors were the conditions conducive to pilot fatigue, fog, and night.
- [NTSB ANC01LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA147.md): Cessna 206 · Galena, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2001 · N35962 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation for takeoff from an off-airport, short field site. Factors associated with the accident are a variable wind, and the pilot's inadequate weather evaluation.
- [NTSB SEA01FA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01FA167.md): Beech 58 · Ashland, OR · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2001 · N18414 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the terrain after inadvertently entering an area of instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) during a visual flight rules (VFR) flight. Factors include mountainous/hilly terrain and low ceilings in the area…
- [NTSB LAX01FA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FA279.md): Beech F-33A · Mobile, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 2001 · N3172P · Destroyed
  > The flying pilot's initiation of an intentional maneuver at an altitude inadequate to maintain terrain clearance. Low altitude flight was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB ANC01LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA070.md): Cessna 207A · Deadhorse, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2001 · N6295H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance while maneuvering. Factors associated with the accident were flat light conditions, and snow-covered terrain.
- [NTSB DEN01FA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01FA064.md): Beech V35 · Wendover, UT · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 2001 · N5757K · Destroyed
  > The pilot flying at an altitude insufficient to clear surrounding terrain. Contributing factors were the pilot becoming lost/disoriented, his subsequent spatial disorientation, and dark night conditions.
- [NTSB SEA01FA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01FA100.md): Cessna U206F · Cambridge, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 2000 · N8529Q · Destroyed
  > Airspeed not maintained and an inadvertent stall while maneuvering. Mountainous terrain was a factor.
- [NTSB FTW00LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA166.md): Cessna A188B · Pioneer, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2000 · N70114 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with trees while maneuvering during an aerial application flight. A factor was the pilot's lack in experience with aerial application flight operations.
- [NTSB SEA00LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA017.md): Cessna A185F · Astoria, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1999 · N6245E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed after a delayed go-around. Factors include incapacitation due to the use of unapproved drugs.
- [NTSB SEA00FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00FA012.md): Cessna U206F · Challis, ID · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1999 · N902CT · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft control was not maintained. The pilot's improper decision to abort the landing and flight into a box canyon were factors.
- [NTSB SEA99FA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99FA144.md): Beech F33A · White Swan, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1999 · N2291L · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight planning/preparation and low airspeed. A dirt embankment, soft runway, and an excessive takeoff weight were factors.
- [NTSB ANC99FA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99FA108.md): Cessna A185F · Juneau, AK · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1999 · N80229 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors associated with the accident were mountainous/hilly terrain, low ceilings, the pilot's improper in-flight decision making, and the pilot's impairment from over-the-counter…
- [NTSB LAX99FA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99FA150.md): Beech 36 · San Diego, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1999 · N7706R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper glidepath during an ILS approach. A factor in the accident was the pilot's disregard for the weather reports, which showed the airport as being below landing minimums.
- [NTSB MIA99FA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99FA075.md): Cessna 210J · Naples, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 1999 · N6174F · Destroyed
  > In-flight collision with water while on base turn to final at night for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC98LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA070.md): Cessna 185 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1998 · N2902Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors associated with the accident are wind gusts, and a crosswind condition.
- [NTSB ANC98TA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98TA062.md): Cessna 185 · Kotzebue, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · May 29, 1998 · N4761Q · Substantial damage
  > The instructor pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor associated with this accident was a downdraft prior to touchdown.
- [NTSB SEA98FA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98FA081.md): Cessna P206C · Dubois, ID · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 21, 1998 · N8669Z · Substantial damage
  > Attempted VFR flight into IMC and a loss of aircraft control. An inadequate weather evaluation and drug impairment were factors.
- [NTSB FTW98LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA213.md): Beech A-36 · Ruidoso, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1998 · N6150X · Substantial damage
  > Inadvertent post departure stall. A factor was high gusty winds.

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## 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_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 230))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=17032&occurrence=230

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