# 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 LAX08LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA201.md): Cessna A185F · Rainier, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2008 · N5403E · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent extension of the left float's landing gear to near the down position due to a failure of the gear's rear hydraulic seal.
- [NTSB MIA08LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA128.md): Cessna 310R · Goodland, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2008 · N4912A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inaccurate fuel consumption calculations, which resulted in a total loss of engine power to both engines due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB DFW08LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA169.md): Beech A36 · Olathe, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2008 · N28HN · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DEN08LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA103.md): Cessna A188B · Lyons, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 2008 · N9639G · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the dirt embankment.
- [NTSB CHI08FA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08FA156.md): Cessna U206C · Fremont, OH · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2008 · N29122 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control for an undetermined reason, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's poor judgment in continuing to fly with his severe visual deficiency. Also contributing to the…
- [NTSB CHI08LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA143.md): Beech A36 · Norfolk, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 2008 · N4605M · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left main landing gear tire for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX08FA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08FA152.md): Beech V35B · Fall River Mills, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 23, 2008 · N1886L · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering for landing, resulting in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB LAX08LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA146.md): Cessna P206A · Hollister, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 2008 · N4638F · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain physical clearance from the other airplane while taxiing.
- [NTSB ANC08CA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA069.md): Cessna 421 · Caldwell, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 17, 2008 · N777FF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. Factors in the accident were a hydroplaning condition, and a wet runway.
- [NTSB SEA08LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA134.md): Hawker Beechcraft E-55 · Coeur d'Alene, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 2008 · N5885C · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI08FA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08FA133.md): Beech V35 · Bristol, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 12, 2008 · N7947M · Destroyed
  > The loss of control during cruise flight in instrument conditions due to spatial disorientation.
- [NTSB ANC08CA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA062.md): Cessna 185 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 5, 2008 · N125KT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was an inadvertent ground-loop.
- [NTSB SEA08CA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA112.md): Cessna 185E · Bend, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 26, 2008 · N185NH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident was an unexpected crosswind gust.
- [NTSB DEN08FA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08FA078.md): Cessna P206 · Mount Vernon, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2008 · N2537X · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin. Contributing factors in this accident were the entanglement of the parachute in the elevator control system, reducing the pilot's ability to regain control.
- [NTSB ANC08CA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA049.md): Cessna 185 · Big Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 9, 2008 · N185AR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB SEA08CA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA099.md): Beechcraft 35-C33A · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 29, 2008 · N4833J · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation due to the pilot's improper preflight and failure to select a tank containing fuel before takeoff.
- [NTSB LAX08LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA088.md): Beech F33A · San Diego, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 2008 · N3133W · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper use of the mixture control.
- [NTSB DFW08CA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA085.md): Cessna 206 · Peyton, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 21, 2008 · N1386V · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight planning.
- [NTSB CHI08CA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA092.md): Cessna 210N · Cincinnati, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 20, 2008 · N4943U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to operate the airplane with a "dead" battery contrary to guidance provided by the Pilot's Operating Handbook. An additional cause was the pilot's failure to verify that the landing gear was fully down and locked prior to landing.…
- [NTSB ANC08CA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA041.md): Cessna 185 · Takotna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 5, 2008 · N1224F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff.
- [NTSB MIA08LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA066.md): Cessna 210L · Tampa, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 2008 · N5489V · Substantial damage
  > The malfunction of the right main landing gear down-and-locked switch.
- [NTSB NYC08LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA112.md): Beech A36 · Athens, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 2008 · N623CQ · Substantial damage
  > The loss of propeller thrust due to the unseating of an internal propeller hub bushing. Contributing to the accident was the manufacturer's inadequate procedure to secure the bushing.
- [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.
- [NTSB ANC08CA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA036.md): Cessna 207 · Chefornak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 7, 2008 · N7380U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing flare/touchdown.
- [NTSB DFW08FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08FA061.md): Cessna 210 · Baytown, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 2008 · N968CC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control after flying into clouds.
- [NTSB SEA08LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA068.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Mukilteo, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 2008 · N8794V · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power while on final approach for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was a power line.
- [NTSB NYC08CA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA089.md): Cessna 210G · Bessemer, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 30, 2008 · N5825F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly secure the airplane before attempting to hand-prop the engine.
- [NTSB CHI08LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA070.md): Beech 58 · Cahokia, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 23, 2008 · N4626A · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel's improper replacement of the landing gear leg brace assembly which subsequently failed to keep the landing gear in the locked position.
- [NTSB LAX08FA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08FA047.md): Beechcraft V35B · Selma, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 2008 · N4662M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control resulting in the in-flight break-up of the airplane due to aerodynamic overload. Contributing factors included the pilot's impairment due to multiple medical conditions and due to recent use of alcohol.
- [NTSB ANC08LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08LA032.md): Cessna 207 · Aniak, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 2008 · N1701U · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's inadvertent encounter with IMC conditions, and a whiteout during his attempted go-around from an emergency landing approach.
- [NTSB CHI08FA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08FA055.md): Cessna 310R · Traverse City, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 2007 · N37249 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath during the instrument approach, which led to his loss of control and subsequent impact with trees and terrain.
- [NTSB ANC08LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08LA029.md): Cessna 185 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 2007 · N572E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for taxi. Contributing to the accident were rough and uneven terrain, and an excessive taxispeed.
- [NTSB DFW08CA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA047.md): Cessna 210 · Medford, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 21, 2007 · N5957F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to attempt a night landing without runway lighting. A contributing factor was inoperative runway lights.
- [NTSB LAX08CA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA039.md): Cessna 310R · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 19, 2007 · N5499J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of a wrong taxi route, inadequate visual lookout, failure to maintain separation from ground obstacles, and excessive taxi speed.
- [NTSB NYC08FA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA046.md): Cessna 310R · Owensboro, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 2007 · N3364G · Substantial damage
  > A loss of control during approach for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DEN08LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA021.md): Cessna T210K · Los Alamos, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 2007 · N8251M · Substantial damage
  > The binding of the nose landing gear doors for undetermined reasons, resulting in the pilot having to make a nose gear up landing.
- [NTSB LAX08CA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA021.md): Beech A36 · Camarillo, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 26, 2007 · N16SF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during a go-around, which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB DFW08LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA019.md): Cessna U206G · Lebanon, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2007 · N8777Q · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the crankshaft resulting in the total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB DFW08FA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08FA015.md): Beech A36 · Glenpool, OK · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2007 · N978TL · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane after departure, which resulted in a collision with power lines. A factor was the high winds.
- [NTSB NYC08LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA008.md): Beech D55 · St.Croix · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 2007 · N100UC · Destroyed
  > The non-instrument rated pilot's decision to continue VFR flight into IMC conditions subsequently leading to a loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of instrument experience, the weather conditions, and the night lighting…
- [NTSB NYC07LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA244.md): Beech F33A · Franklin, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2007 · N52359 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during approach for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB SEA07CA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA274.md): Cessna A185F · Lexington, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 26, 2007 · N6497E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop/swerve.
- [NTSB ANC07LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07LA104.md): Cessna U206 · McGrath, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2007 · N8030Z · Substantial damage
  > A separation of the engine connecting rod and engine cylinder due to the loss of a connecting rod nut that was stripped from the rod bolt.
- [NTSB CHI07LA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA307.md): Beech V35B · Ravenna, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2007 · N9271Q · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. Contributing to the accident was the tree that the airplane impacted during the forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC07FA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07FA228.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Dallas, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2007 · N8260R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of engine power during cruise due to fuel contamination.
- [NTSB LAX07CA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA275.md): Cessna U206G · Fort Bragg, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 14, 2007 · N5344U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged speed and distance, which resulted in a landing overrun of the runway.
- [NTSB ANC07CA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07CA097.md): Cessna 185 · McGrath, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 11, 2007 · N94260 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area which resulted in an overrun and collision with a gravel berm during an aborted takeoff. Factors contributing to the accident were his delay in aborting the takeoff, and the short takeoff area.
- [NTSB SEA07LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA253.md): Beech F33A · La Verne, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2007 · N7298R · Substantial damage
  > An improper flare during touchdown and an inadequate bounced landing recovery. Contributing to the accident was an excessive airspeed and an inadvertent porpoise.
- [NTSB ANC07LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07LA096.md): Cessna 185 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2007 · N1758R · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB CHI07CA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA285.md): Navion Navion H · Atlantic, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 30, 2007 · N2540T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and touchdown during landing resulting in overload failure of the left main landing gear. A contributing factor was the pilot's distraction due to the unlatched cabin door.

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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=19

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