# 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. Page 34 of 96 · 4,751 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB ANC98LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA030.md): Cessna 185E · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 1998 · N1987U · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions during landing. A factor was the crosswind. - [NTSB CHI98FA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98FA107.md): Beech A-36 · New Lebanon, IN · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 1998 · N1812A · Destroyed > The pilot's flight into known icing conditions. Contributing factors were the degraded aircraft performance, the pilot's inability to maintain the proper descent rate, trees, and the dark night condition. - [NTSB ANC98LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA027.md): Cessna A185F · Homer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 1998 · N9620Q · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors in the accident are the sheared valve stem/deflation of the tire, and subsequent fracturing of the associated wheel. - [NTSB LAX98FA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98FA118.md): Cessna 310H · Corona, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 1998 · N310RR · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > The failure of both pilots to maintain an adequate visual lookout and to see and avoid the other airplane. - [NTSB LAX98LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA124.md): Cessna 210K · Fallon, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1998 · N8274M · Substantial damage > The aircraft owner/pilot's improper assembly of the engine oil pump, which resulted in failure of the unit and oil starvation failure of the engine. A factor was the lack of supervision of the owner/pilot's work by the A & P mechanic. - [NTSB FTW98LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA148.md): Beech 58 · Taos, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 1998 · N9239Q · Substantial damage > The total failure of the landing gear retraction/extension assembly for reasons undetermined. - [NTSB ANC98LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA029.md): Cessna 185 · Mcgrath, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 1998 · N21546 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control after landing. Factors associated with the accident are the presence of snow covered terrain, a tree, and the pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area. - [NTSB MIA98LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA092.md): Cessna 188B · Houston, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 1998 · N53382 · Substantial damage > corrosion and subsequent disconnect of the left aileron control rod end fitting, which resulted in a loss of aileron (roll) control, a forced landing, and subsequent impact with the terrain. A factor related to the accident was: improper lubrication of the… - [NTSB ANC98LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA017.md): Cessna 185E · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 1998 · N4535F · Substantial damage > A separation of the axle from the landing gear strut due to overload, and stripping of the axle bolt threads. - [NTSB CHI98LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA091.md): Cessna 210G · Springfield, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 1998 · N5842F · Substantial damage > The failure of left main landing gear saddle resulting in the pilot's inability to extend the left gear. A factor was maintenance personnel's failure to comply with the related airworthiness directive. - [NTSB FTW98LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA081.md): Cessna 310R · Grants, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1997 · N87358 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which failed to secure the right engine oil cap, resulting in oil exhaustion and the loss of engine… - [NTSB NYC98LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA052.md): Beech BE-33A · Lancaster, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1997 · N4133S · Substantial damage > Passenger control interference which resulted in pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing. - [NTSB ANC98LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA013.md): Cessna 206 · Mnt. Village, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1997 · N9575G · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing. - [NTSB ANC98LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA012.md): Cessna 207 · Alakanuk, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 1997 · N707FY · Substantial damage > the pilot's mismanagement of the airplane's fuel which led to the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. - [NTSB FTW98LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA066.md): Cessna 207 · Fruita, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1997 · N91002 · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB CHI98LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA059.md): Bellanca 17-30 · Independence, KS · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 1997 · N4854V · Destroyed > the pilot's intentional flight into adverse weather. Contributing factors were low ceilings, fog, and the guy wire. - [NTSB NYC98FA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98FA035.md): Cessna 310R · St Mary'S, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1997 · N6923 · Destroyed > was the pilot's descent below the minimum descent altitude and his failure to comply with published procedures. - [NTSB CHI98LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA051.md): Beech E55 · Gardner, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1997 · N3914A · Substantial damage > the inadvertant landing gear retraction, which occurred due to undetermined reason(s). - [NTSB LAX98LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA040.md): Aero Commander 200D · San Carlos, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1997 · N2910T · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to verify that there was an adequate supply of fuel in the selected fuel tank prior to takeoff. - [NTSB LAX98FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98FA031.md): Cessna U206B · Markleeville, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1997 · N4982F · Destroyed > the pilot's improper planning/decision, which resulted in his failure to maintain sufficient altitude or clearance from mountainous terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: the excessive gross weight of the airplane, the high density altitude, and the… - [NTSB FTW98LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA029.md): Cessna 185C · Farmington, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1997 · N725 · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper preflight of the airplane, by failing to properly set the elevator trim for takeoff, and his improper use use of the elevator flight controls. A related factor was: the pilot's lack of recent experience in the make and model of airplane. - [NTSB SEA98LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA004.md): Beech V-35 · Medford, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1997 · N5482U · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane. - [NTSB FTW98FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA012.md): Cessna A188B · Morton, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1997 · N731GY · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power lines while maneuvering during an aerial application flight. - [NTSB SEA98LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA034.md): Cessna U-206E · Friday Harbor, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1997 · N9428G · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to park with the aircraft headed into the wind in high wind conditions. A factor include the high wind condition. - [NTSB LAX98LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA003.md): Cessna 185F · Oakland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1997 · N17SR · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind condition, which resulted in a loss of directional control. - [NTSB FTW98LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA021.md): Cessna 210L · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1997 · N93089 · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to extend the landing gear. A related factor was his attention being diverted. - [NTSB MIA97LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA252.md): Cessna A188B · Greenwood, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1997 · N731RP · Destroyed > The intentional operation of the airplane from an unsuitable takeoff area by the pilot-in-command and inadvertent rotation of the airplane after encountering rising terrain on the runway. - [NTSB ANC97LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA153.md): Cessna 185E · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1997 · N70122 · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to water contaminated fuel, and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane. A factor associated with the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. - [NTSB FTW97LA342](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA342.md): Beech V35 · Sulphur Springs, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1997 · N9453S · Substantial damage > the pilot's delayed extension of the landing gear. - [NTSB CHI97LA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA288.md): Beech 35-C33A · Amana, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1997 · N5729V · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper planning/decision. The fence (location) was a related factor. - [NTSB ANC97LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA134.md): Cessna 207A · Bethel, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1997 · N7318U · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather conditions. Factors in the accident were a downdraft, crosswind conditions, and rough/uneven terrain. - [NTSB NYC97FA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97FA178.md): Cessna U206B · Gilbertsville, KY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1997 · N206KY · Destroyed > The improper repair of a float by maintenance personnel which resulted in the total failure of the float. - [NTSB FTW97LA338](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA338.md): Beech V35B · Saguache, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1997 · N7397R · Substantial damage > **This report was modified on 2/23/2016. Please see the public docket for this accident for additional information.** the loss of engine power during cruise for undetermined reasons and the unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot during the forced… - [NTSB ANC97LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA140.md): Cessna U206F · King Salmon, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1997 · N7032Q · Destroyed > the pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area. Factors were the sand bar and the pilot's failure to use all available waterway for the takeoff. - [NTSB ANC97LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA138.md): Cessna U206E · Mcgrath, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1997 · N9129M · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in overload failure of the nose gear and a nose over. Factors associated with the accident were: the pilot's failure to follow procedures and directives by neglecting to… - [NTSB ANC97LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA136.md): Cessna 185F · Kotzebue, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1997 · N93276 · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area. A factor was the short length of the off-airport site. - [NTSB LAX97LA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA312.md): Cessna T210J · Avra Valley, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1997 · N2280R · Substantial damage > The pilot became lost/disoriented during his taxiing into the ramp area. Factors in the accident were the lack of taxiway lights, the pilot's lack of familiarity with the layout of the airport, and the airport operator's failure to either identify the… - [NTSB LAX97LA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA299.md): Cessna 210E · Oxnard, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1997 · N1808F · Destroyed > The failure of maintenance personnel to properly secure a fuel supply line during a 100-hour inspection and the failure of inspection personnel to detect the loose fitting. - [NTSB LAX97LA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA290.md): Cessna 185 · Buckeye, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1997 · N1023F · Substantial damage > The pilot's misjudgement of the clearance between the aircraft and the tree. - [NTSB CHI97LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA257.md): Cessna A188B · Elwood, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1997 · N731GE · Substantial damage > the pilot not maintaining clearance from the bushes. Factors contributing to this accident were the pilot's inadequate preparation prior to the takeoff attempt, his changing flap positions during the takeoff run which degraded the airplane's performance… - [NTSB ANC97FA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97FA121.md): Cessna U206G · Halibut Cove, AK · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1997 · N756AD · Destroyed > The pilot's improper evaluation of the weather conditions which led the pilot to maneuver within the confines of the lake to avoid surrounding terrain and a subsequent inadvertent stall. Factors were the terrain-induced turbulence and gusts. - [NTSB ANC97LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA120.md): Cessna 185 · Chickaloon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1997 · N5246E · Substantial damage > inadequate maintenance inspection and failure of the left main landing gear attachment due to fatigue. A factor was continuous use of the airplane for rough area, off-airport landings. - [NTSB MIA97LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA228.md): Cessna A188B · Cadaretta, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1997 · N731VR · Substantial damage > a hard landing resulting in the airplane departing the runway and impacting with a tree. - [NTSB FTW97LA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA297.md): Beech F33A · Creede, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1997 · N179DD · Destroyed > The pilot's intentional low altitude flight over mountainous terrain, inadequate altitude to clear surrounding obstacles, and his misjudging vertical clearance. A factor was the pilot's use of an inappropriate chart for navigation. - [NTSB CHI97LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA235.md): Cessna A188A · Norfolk, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1997 · N9902G · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision, and failure or inability to control the airplane after encountering wake turbulence at low altitude during an aerial application maneuver. A related factor was the low altitude of the airplane when the wake… - [NTSB CHI97LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA241.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Eagle, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1997 · N8237R · Substantial damage > the pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations, his decision to switch fuel tanks too late, and fuel starvation. - [NTSB CHI97LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA228.md): Cessna 188B · Halstead, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1997 · N4864Q · Substantial damage > the pilot failed to maintain adequate clearance from the transmission wires. Factors included the malfunctioning of the wire cutter and pilot fatigue. - [NTSB ANC97LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA112.md): Cessna 206 · Palmer, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1997 · N9412Z · Substantial damage > A fatigue failure of the engine crankshaft, and an inadequate engine cylinder replacement by maintenance personnel. A factor in the accident was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing. - [NTSB NYC97LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA153.md): Cessna 185 · Norway, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1997 · N8717Z · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering to avoid an obstacle. - [NTSB ANC97LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA110.md): Cessna 185 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1997 · N9855X · Substantial damage > The pilots failure to maintain terrain clearance during the downslope, downwind, high altitude, takeoff. Factors were the snow and lighting conditions, and the tailwind takeoff. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?engine=17032&page=35 ## 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=34 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. 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