# 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 FTW98LA389](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA389.md): Cessna 401 · Lancaster, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1998 · N3239Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent retraction of the landing gear while intending to retract the flaps. A factor was the pilots lack of total experience in the type of aircraft.
- [NTSB CHI98LA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA348.md): Cessna A185F · Bottineau, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1998 · N1005F · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's excessive use of brake pressure which resulted in the aircraft nosing over..
- [NTSB LAX98LA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA280.md): Cessna 188B · Dixon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1998 · N202AW · Destroyed
  > A partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, and the ignition of a highly combustible compound in the application hopper.
- [NTSB ANC98LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA132.md): Cessna 185E · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1998 · N1987U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent ground loop/swerve. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CHI98LA341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA341.md): Cessna 210D · Sturgis, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1998 · N524BL · Substantial damage
  > the cracked left main landing gear saddle, resulting in the pilot's inability to get the gear into the down and locked position.
- [NTSB LAX98LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA268.md): Cessna 185 · Susanville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1998 · N8482D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor was the gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB FTW99LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA028.md): Cessna 185F · Venice, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1998 · N4810 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during high speed step-taxi. A factor was the swell left by the boat.
- [NTSB MIA98LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA220.md): Cessna 188 · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1998 · N6300G · Destroyed
  > A complete loss of engine power due to loss of oil pressure, resulting in a force landing on non suitable terrain, and the subsequent sinking of the airplane in deep water.
- [NTSB CHI98FA344](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98FA344.md): Cessna A185F · Phillips, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1998 · N888KS · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance with trees. Contributing factors were fog, rain showers, and the trees.
- [NTSB FTW98FA338](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA338.md): Cessna 210M · Leesville, LA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1998 · N732PB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to establish a climb during a night go-around. Factors were the lack of visual cues available to the pilot and the dark night illumination.
- [NTSB MIA98LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA209.md): Cessna A-188B · Zolfo Springs, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1998 · N21676 · Substantial damage
  > Total loss of engine power due to catastrophic internal engine failure caused by migration of a counterweight retaining.
- [NTSB CHI98LA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA276.md): Beech F33A · Delavan, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1998 · N350NW · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the takeoff roll. Factors contributing to this accident were the pilot's inadequate preflight, his operation of an airplane with a known deficiency, low air pressure on both main tires, the snow fence,…
- [NTSB ANC98LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA108.md): Cessna 206 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1998 · N206F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff prior to reaching the end of the lake. A factor associated with the accident was a downdraft.
- [NTSB FTW98LA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA324.md): Cessna A188B · Erie, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1998 · N21827 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. A factor was a crosswind gust.
- [NTSB ANC98LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA103.md): Cessna 206 · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1998 · N7370N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and inadequate clearance from mountainous terrain. Factors were the downslope winds and downdrafts.
- [NTSB NYC98LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA151.md): Cessna A185F · Moneta, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1998 · N1481F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall and subsequent collision with water.
- [NTSB ANC98LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA099.md): Cessna 207 · King Salmon, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1998 · N1763U · Substantial damage
  > The disconnection of the mixture control cable from the mixture control arm. Factors associated with this accident were the inadequate 100 hour inspections performed by company mechanics.
- [NTSB CHI98LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA245.md): Cessna 188B · Atlanta, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1998 · N9247R · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to a loose 'B' nut on the fuel line fitting. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate maintain and the soft terrain.
- [NTSB MIA98WA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98WA194.md): Beech BE58 · Belize City, Belize · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 8, 1998 · N9025V · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC98IA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98IA096.md): Cessna 185 · Homer, AK · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1998 · N3347L · Minor damage
  > The failure of the right main landing gear leg due to corrosion pitting and fatigue.
- [NTSB ANC98LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA090.md): Cessna 206G · Aleknagik, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1998 · N456TA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point during landing. A factor associated with the accident is the presence of a variable wind condition, and the pilot's decision not to perform a go-around.
- [NTSB ANC98LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA089.md): Cessna 185E · Iliamna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1998 · N4574F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions. Factors associated with the accident were a crosswind and the pilot's lack of recent experience in a tailwheel airplane.
- [NTSB CHI98LA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA282.md): Cessna 310R · Cahokia, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1998 · N4249C · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of the left main landing gear during landing roll for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC98LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA080.md): Cessna 185F · Chitina, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1998 · N80596 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. Factors in the accident were uneven and soft terrain on the landing strip.
- [NTSB FTW98FA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA276.md): Beech A36 · Nephi, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1998 · N3861K · Destroyed
  > The improper installation of the turbocharger exhaust stack by unknown maintenance personnel and the subsequent fire in the engine compartment due to the exhaust gas leak from the turbocharger. Factors were the total loss of engine power due to fuel line…
- [NTSB ANC98LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA078.md): Cessna 207 · Holy Cross, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1998 · N1673U · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation/undertorquing of the engine crankcase bolts by company maintenance personnel, and a subsequent fracture of the engine crankshaft. A factor in the accident was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW98LA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA280.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Shreveport, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1998 · N4038B · Substantial damage
  > The collapsed nose gear as a result of failure of the nose gear locking mechanism.
- [NTSB ANC98FA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98FA079.md): Cessna 185 · Big Lake, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1998 · N9982X · Destroyed
  > The pilot's performance of a low level maneuver. Factors were the pilot's overconfidence in his personal ability, his lack of experience in the type of airplane, and his failure to maintain adequate clearance from terrain.
- [NTSB ANC98LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA074.md): Cessna A185F · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1998 · N185DG · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right main landing gear leg due to fatigue cracking. A factor associated with this accident is the inadequate inspection procedure specified by the manufacturer.
- [NTSB FTW98LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA266.md): Cessna A188B · Mcgehee, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1998 · N4911R · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC98LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA075.md): Cessna 185 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1998 · N70195 · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power 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 ANC98LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA067.md): Cessna 185 · Chickaloon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1998 · N9855X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent activation of the fuel boost pump selector switch during final approach, which resulted in an overly rich mixture and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ANC98LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA066.md): Cessna 188B · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1998 · N9247G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to identify an unsafe/hazardous taxiway condition. A factor associated with this accident was the presence of rough and uneven terrain conditions.
- [NTSB ANC98LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA064.md): Cessna 185F · Iliamna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1998 · N32663 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the hilly terrain.
- [NTSB ANC98LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA060.md): Cessna U206 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1998 · N414UJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors associated with the accident are variable winds, and windshear.
- [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 ANC98LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA057.md): Cessna 206 · Tyonek, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1998 · N5297U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued flight into adverse weather conditions, and his inadequate in-flight planning/decision. Factors in the accident were weather conditions consisting of a mountain wave, and downdrafts.
- [NTSB ANC98LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA056.md): Cessna 207 · Quinhagak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 1998 · N755AB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane, and his premature liftoff, resulting in a collision with a runway light fixture. Factors in the accident were wet runway conditions, and a rough and uneven runway surface with potholes.
- [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 CHI98LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA162.md): Cessna A188B · Crookston, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1998 · N4962Q · Substantial damage
  > the pilot inadvertently stalled the airplane. Factors included the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion when the pilot failed to refuel the airplane. Another factor was fatigue.
- [NTSB ANC98LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA049.md): Cessna U206G · Iliamna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1998 · N756HG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for quartering tailwind conditions. A factor in the accident is the presence of a quartering tailwind.
- [NTSB ANC98LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA047.md): Cessna A185F · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1998 · N1473F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot selected the wrong runway and intentionally ground looped to stop the airplane. Related factors were the tailwind and whiteout conditions.
- [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.
- [NTSB FTW98LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA201.md): Cessna 320D · Greybull, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1998 · N3316Q · Substantial damage
  > Stress overload failure of the bellcrank assembly of the left landing gear.
- [NTSB ATL98LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA070.md): Bellanca BL-17-30A · Brewton, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1998 · N6645V · Substantial damage
  > Improper maintenance procedures used to overhaul the engine, which led to the crankshaft failure. Contributing to the severity of the accident was the fence.
- [NTSB FTW98FA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA192.md): Beech BE-58 · Kerrville, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1998 · N60UU · Destroyed
  > The non-instrument rated pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control due to spatial disorientation. Factors were the dark night conditions, overcast skies, and the pilot's inadequate preflight planning.
- [NTSB ANC98GA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98GA036.md): Cessna 185F · Nightmute, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Apr 9, 1998 · N5485R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions which resulted in spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of aircraft control. Factors in the accident were meteorological conditions consisting of low ceilings, and blowing snow,…
- [NTSB FTW98LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA176.md): Cessna P206B · Riverton, WY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1998 · N4728F · Destroyed
  > continued flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude from terrain, while manuevering to reverse direction. Related factors were: the adverse weather conditions, mountainous terrain, and…
- [NTSB LAX98LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA132.md): Bellanca BL17-30A · Prescott, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1998 · N125SU · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain directional control after swerving off the runway and impacting a ditch.

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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=33

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