# 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 ANC99LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA096.md): Cessna 185 · Kodiak, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1999 · N4949E · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor in this accident was the mountainous terrain in which the pilot had to perform a forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI99LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA239.md): Cessna 411 · Troy, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1999 · N660EM · Substantial damage
  > Engine explosion/fire during start for undetermined reason.
- [NTSB SEA99LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA119.md): Cessna 185 · Renton, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1999 · N532PC · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain directional control after landing, resulting in a ground loop.
- [NTSB ATL99LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA106.md): Cessna A188B · Panther Burn, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1999 · N731VR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance that resulted in the in-flight collision with trees. A factor was his diverted attention following the failure of the DGPS.
- [NTSB LAX99LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA249.md): Cessna 185 · Beckwourth, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1999 · N6XS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and subsequent failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB FTW99LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA180.md): Bellanca BL17-30A · Brownfield, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1999 · N9520E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent stall while attempting to clear powerlines. Factors were the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and the pilot's improper use of the fuel tank selector.
- [NTSB NYC99LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA156.md): Cessna 185E · East Haddam, CT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1999 · N3385L · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to water in the fuel system.
- [NTSB ATL99LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA101.md): Cessna A188B · Glen Allan, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1999 · N53198 · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation of a nut and bolt assembly by a maintenance personnel that resulted in the in-flight loss of control of the left ailiron.
- [NTSB MIA99WA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99WA176.md): Cessna 210L · Gt. Harbour Cay, Bahamas · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jun 11, 1999 · N1765X · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX99LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA219.md): Beech A-36 · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1999 · N126GL · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to verify that the alternator was activated after engine start, subsequently resulting in a total electrical failure; and his inadequate emergency procedures for manual extension of the landing gear following the electrical failure.
- [NTSB DEN99FA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99FA093.md): Beech V35A · Nederland, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1999 · N68VT · Destroyed
  > The pilot's intentional and continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors were his failure to obtain a weather briefing, the existing weather conditions that included snow, hail, obscuration and lightning, and the mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB FTW99LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA158.md): Cessna 210K · Mountain View, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1999 · N9483M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control during the landing flare/touchdown. Factors were the pilot's delay in aborting the landing and the fence post.
- [NTSB ATL99LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA099.md): Cessna A185F · Chapin, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1999 · N881FD · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the collision with a utility wire.
- [NTSB LAX99LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA194.md): Cessna A185F · Elko, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 1999 · N185FM · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to adequately compensate for the variable and gusty winds, and, to maintain directional control of the aircraft while landing.
- [NTSB SEA99LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA076.md): Cessna A185E · Othello, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1999 · N50AU · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions after landing. Factors include gusty winds.
- [NTSB NYC99LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA114.md): Beech V35B · Columbus, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1999 · N7355R · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to follow the procedures in the Pilot's Operating Handbook, and the use of tip tanks for level flight only, which resulted in fuel starvation. A factor was the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane.
- [NTSB CHI99LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA152.md): Cessna A188B · Lincoln, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1999 · N9275R · Substantial damage
  > the altitude/clearance not obtained by the pilot and the unsuitable takeoff area selected by the pilot. Factors to the accident were the high, soft, and wet grass runway.
- [NTSB LAX99LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA172.md): Beech A36 · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 1999 · N6034X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a visual lookout while taxiing resulting in the aircraft's colliding with a runway sign. Contributing factors were dusk light conditions, the sign, and the pilot's diverting his attention to aircraft instrumentation during taxi.
- [NTSB MIA99FA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99FA142.md): Cessna 210L · Vero Beach, FL · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1999 · N3458H · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power due to a disconnected throttle/power lever, cable. Also causal was the failure of the mechanic to install a cotter pin in the throttle control cable attach hardware at the throttle control arm, and failure of the company quality control…
- [NTSB ANC99LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA049.md): Cessna 185E · Haines, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1999 · N3539F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind conditions.
- [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 ATL99LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA069.md): Beech 58 · Nashville, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1999 · N80UL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inflight decision to land on a runway with a strong cross wind, rather then on a runway into the wind. A factor was the strong cross wind conditions.
- [NTSB ATL99LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA063.md): Cessna 185 · Hilton Head, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 1999 · N185MN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate evaluation of weather information that resulted in his failure to maintain directional control during landing. Factors were gusting winds, and a tail wind.
- [NTSB ATL99LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA062.md): Cessna 210 · Opa Locka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 1999 · N93111 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL99LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA065.md): Cessna 206 · Fayetteville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 1999 · N59WA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB CHI99LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA111.md): Cessna A188B · Atwood, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1999 · N5706G · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles.
- [NTSB MIA99LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA106.md): Beech 58 · St Croix · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1999 · N6CH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear.
- [NTSB DEN99LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA056.md): Aero Commander 200D · Evanston, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 1999 · N49J · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX99LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA094.md): Beech F33 · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 1999 · N8253C · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA99LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA081.md): Cessna 210G · Lake Placid, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 1999 · N5874F · Substantial damage
  > a total loss of engine power due to an in-flight separation of the crankshaft, caused by a fatigue crack that originated from the aft fillet radius of the No. 2 main journal, resulting in a forced landing in a field and impact with a tree.
- [NTSB NYC99LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA057.md): Cessna 310R · Monticello, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 1999 · N87464 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's loss of directional control.
- [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 CHI99FA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA072.md): Beech 95-C55 · Pellston, MI · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 1999 · N4920M · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain proper altitude/clearance on the approach and his flight into known icing conditions. Factors relating to this accident were the pilot flying with known equipment deficiencies, the pilot's physical impairment (alcohol), the…
- [NTSB ATL99LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA042.md): Cessna 210N · Hallandale Beac, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 1999 · N5458A · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC99LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA023.md): Cessna 207 · Chevak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 1999 · N19TA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued flight into adverse weather conditions. Factors associated with the accident were freezing rain, an accumulation of ice on the wings and ailerons, and diminished directional control.
- [NTSB ANC99FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99FA021.md): Cessna 207 · Quinhagak, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 1999 · N6312H · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to fracture of the engine crankshaft, and the manufacturer's improper manufacturing procedure during engine assembly. Factors associated with the accident were the manufacturer's inadequate quality control standards, trees, and…
- [NTSB MIA99WA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99WA123.md): Beech F33A · Crooked Island, Bahamas · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 30, 1998 · N33YR · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC99WA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99WA039.md): Cessna U206G · St John'S, Canada · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 19, 1998 · N4688C · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW99LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA051.md): Beech BE-35 · Waxahachie, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 1998 · N213Q · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA99LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA040.md): Bellanca 17-30 · Star, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1998 · N4789V · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to use proper short-field landing procedure, resulting in an extended flare and touchdown by the nose wheel and right main wheel simultaneously, and the subsequent loss of directional control and collision with trees.
- [NTSB LAX99LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA021.md): Cessna 185E · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1998 · N185Z · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to properly secure the seat which subsequently slid back on the takeoff roll and lead to the pilot's loss of aircraft control.
- [NTSB LAX99LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA015.md): Beech 36 · Palmdale, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1998 · N36EL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper management of his fuel supply which resulted in fuel starvation. Factors in the accident were the inadequate annual inspection which resulted in fuel siphoning, and a high reading fuel gage.
- [NTSB MIA99LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA020.md): Beech BE-58 · Jackson, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1998 · N31CE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to ensure the landing gear was down resulting in a wheels up landing.
- [NTSB ATL99LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA002.md): Cessna 188B · Tellasse, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1998 · N4832R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a utility line while conducting a swath run.
- [NTSB MIA98LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA255.md): Cessna A185F · Elizabethton, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1998 · N1236F · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ATL98LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA130.md): Cessna 210L · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1998 · N300EW · Substantial damage
  > A 6-8 inch crack on the right main landing gear strut, which allowed the hydraulic fluid to escape from the system, along with a power pack sequencing valve failure which allowed the main landing gear to fold on landing. A factor in the accident was the…
- [NTSB ANC98LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA159.md): Beech A36 · New Stuyahok, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1998 · N1820L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to landing. Factors associated with this accident were the pilot's interference with his normal habit pattern, turbulence, and the crosswind condition during landing.
- [NTSB CHI98FA349](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98FA349.md): Beech 58 · Oakdale, WI · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1998 · N4574Q · Destroyed
  > The installation of the door seal inflation system by company personnel. An additional cause was the emergency procedures not followed by the pilot-in-command. A contributing factor was the trees.
- [NTSB ANC98LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA151.md): Cessna 185F · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1998 · N93904 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff and his failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance.
- [NTSB ANC98LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA150.md): Cessna 207A · Hughes, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1998 · N7380U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, and an inadvertent stall. A factor in the accident was the presence of a tail wind.

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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=32

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