# NTSB investigations: Continental IO-520 series

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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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB ANC13CA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13CA082.md): Cessna 185 · Sleetmute, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 16, 2013 · N185SN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB ANC13CA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13CA080.md): Cessna U206 · Sleetmute, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 15, 2013 · N2141F · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB CEN13FA476](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA476.md): Beechcraft F33A · Ennis, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2013 · N4514S · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examinations due to postcrash fire damage.
- [NTSB ANC13CA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13CA073.md): Cessna U206F · Kokhanok, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 5, 2013 · N5364Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with terrain.
- [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 ERA13FA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA348.md): Beech D55 · Conway, SC · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2013 · N7641N · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control, which resulted from his failure to follow the loss of single engine power checklist procedures after a total loss of right engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper…
- [NTSB ERA13CA355](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA355.md): Beech 58 · New Bedford, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 31, 2013 · N58DL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to land in the displaced threshold, resulting in a collision with the approach lighting system.
- [NTSB ANC13CA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13CA069.md): Cessna A185E · Kotzebue, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 29, 2013 · N4557F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's lack of situational awareness and failure to maintain adequate clearance from terrain during takeoff. Factors contributing to the accident was the check airmen’s inadequate supervision.
- [NTSB ERA13CA338](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA338.md): Cessna 210M · Shirley, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 28, 2013 · N450EM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control during an aborted takeoff as a result of his failure to properly configure the elevator trim prior to flight.
- [NTSB WPR13CA341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA341.md): Cessna A185F · Pocatello, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 25, 2013 · N31YH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing with gusting wind and a quartering tailwind.
- [NTSB ERA13LA331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA331.md): Beech A36 · Tupelo, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2013 · N117HB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB WPR13CA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA326.md): Cessna A185F · Cascade, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 14, 2013 · N185BW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees during final approach due to the sun glare that obscured the pilot's vision.
- [NTSB ANC13CA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13CA064.md): Cessna A185F · Kenai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 13, 2013 · N93957 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control of the airplane while landing in variable wind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR13LA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA319.md): Cessna T210K · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2013 · N272EF · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of the left main landing gear due to a broken gear tooth in the landing gear actuator.
- [NTSB CEN13LA330](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA330.md): Cessna TP206B · Sturgeon Bay, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2013 · N3350J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper reselection of the left fuel tank, which had an obstructed vent system and resulted in a total loss of engine power during the approach for landing.
- [NTSB ANC13CA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13CA052.md): Cessna U206A · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 31, 2013 · N4571K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate flare, which resulted in a nose-low impact with glassy water and a subsequent nose-over.
- [NTSB ANC13CA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13CA053.md): Cessna U206G · King Salmon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 30, 2013 · N77206 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate airspeed control during a glassy water landing, which resulted in an excessive sink rate, and a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR13CA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA249.md): Beech V35B · Kernville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 26, 2013 · N7435B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR13CA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA246.md): Cessna U206G · Friday Harbor, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 14, 2013 · N707WJ · Substantial damage
  > A collision with a bird while on the downwind leg of the traffic pattern.
- [NTSB WPR13LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA238.md): Cessna 310R · Bakersfield, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 2013 · N6096C · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right main landing gear link assembly, which resulted in the right main landing gear collapsing during landing.
- [NTSB CEN13LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA260.md): Cessna A188B · Lyons, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 2013 · N731JF · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to fuel contamination, which resulted in impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, during which he failed to detect the fuel contamination.
- [NTSB CEN13FA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA267.md): Beech 58 · Mena, AR · Incident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 4, 2013 · N44GC · Minor damage
  > A partial loss of power on both engines during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the airframe and a test run of both engines revealed no mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB ERA13LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA214.md): Beech 35-C33A · Knoxville, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 2013 · N2713T · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during takeoff for a reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examinations and testing revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB ANC13CA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13CA046.md): Cessna U206G · Nenana, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 24, 2013 · N756DJ · Substantial damage
  > Ice accretion in the right main landing gear wheel brake during departure, which prevented the right main landing gear from rotating on landing and resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent impact with a snow bank.
- [NTSB ERA13FA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA209.md): Cessna 210E · Williamsburg, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2013 · N111BK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during a base-to-final turn with a gusting wind and potential turbulence/wind shear, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA13CA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA207.md): Cessna A185F · Palatka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 16, 2013 · N812F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to retract the landing gear after takeoff from a runway, and his subsequent water landing with the wheels extended.
- [NTSB ANC13CA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13CA038.md): Beech A36 · Port Alsworth, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 15, 2013 · N1820L · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left main landing gear retraction brace assembly, resulting in the collapse of the left main landing gear.
- [NTSB WPR13LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA189.md): Beech 95-C55 · Santa Monica, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 2013 · N153NL · Substantial damage
  > The left main wheel locking up during the landing roll, which resulted in the deflation of the tire, the left main landing gear collapse, and the subsequent loss of control during the runway exit.
- [NTSB WPR13CA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA199.md): Cessna A185E · Cottonwood, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 7, 2013 · N2303Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to see and avoid an object on the grass airstrip during the takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN13CA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA207.md): Beech A36 · Fort Stockton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 27, 2013 · N888TT · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot inadvertently switching the fuel selector to the OFF position and the flight instructor's failure to monitor the student pilot's actions.
- [NTSB CEN13LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA204.md): Beech A36 · Cordova, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 2013 · N6038R · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because a postaccident test run of the engine revealed no mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB ANC13LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13LA032.md): Cessna A185F · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 2013 · N185FK · Substantial damage
  > The overstress fracture and failure of the right wheel/ski arm while taxiing in snow and water-overflow terrain conditions, which resulted in a noseover.
- [NTSB ANC13LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13LA029.md): Cessna 207 · Bethel, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 2013 · N1704U · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the engine’s No. 1 piston connecting rod retaining bolts due to fatigue fracturing, which resulted in a loss of engine power during cruise flight.
- [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 CEN13LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA132.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Antlers, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 7, 2013 · N222EG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ANC13CA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13CA020.md): Cessna A185E · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 5, 2013 · N4538F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a main landing gear collapse.
- [NTSB CEN13FA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA089.md): Beech 58 · Manhattan, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 2012 · N4016A · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight loss of control and impact with terrain for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB WPR13LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA052.md): Cessna U206 · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 2012 · N5229U · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fatigue fractures of two crankshaft gear teeth from corrosion pitting, which resulted in an off-airport forced landing and collision with obstacles on the ground.
- [NTSB WPR13LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA047.md): Cessna 210 · San Rafael, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 2012 · N3919Y · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB CEN13LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA056.md): Cessna 210L · La Grange, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 2012 · N732BL · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to the loss of oil to the engine. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel’s improper installation of the engine oil filter adaptor, which resulted in the loss of oil to the engine.
- [NTSB ERA13FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA039.md): Beech A36 · Hooksett, NH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 2012 · N4325W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's total incapacitation in flight due to an acute heart attack.
- [NTSB ANC13CA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13CA005.md): Cessna A185E · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 22, 2012 · N1694M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [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 ANC13CA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13CA002.md): Cessna U206F · Buckland, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 9, 2012 · N9575G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control during final approach in gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR12LA443](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA443.md): Beech V35A · Torrance, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2012 · N6278V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during taxi, which resulted in a collision with a parked vehicle.
- [NTSB CEN12LA652](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA652.md): Beech 95-C55 · (Gulf of Mexico) · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2012 · N265Q · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight fire, which resulted in the airplane’s forced landing in water. The source of the fire could not be determined because the airplane wreckage was not recovered.
- [NTSB ANC12LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12LA106.md): Cessna A185F · Denali Park, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 2012 · N4786Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from an electric transmission line during the approach to land because he was distracted by the airplane’s broken and deflected landing ski. Contributing to the accident was the in-flight failure of the right ski…
- [NTSB WPR12CA415](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA415.md): Beech V35B · Elko, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 8, 2012 · N1129T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear during the aborted takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to perform a thorough preflight inspection.
- [NTSB CEN12CA618](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA618.md): Beech V35 · Decatur, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 8, 2012 · N149G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inattention during the landing roll, which resulted in retraction of the landing gear instead of the flaps.
- [NTSB WPR12CA381](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA381.md): Cessna A185F · Gerlach, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 31, 2012 · N3946Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.

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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'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=17032&page=13

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