# 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 ANC92LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA027.md): Cessna 206 · English Bay, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 1992 · N5282U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. Contributing factors were the ice and slush on the runway, the snowbank, and the crosswind.
- [NTSB FTW92LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA050.md): Beech 95-C55 · Tyler, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1991 · N111RV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to feather the propeller and maintain directional control. Factors were the lose of power on one engine for undetermined reasons and the soft terrain.
- [NTSB SEA92LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA032.md): Cessna 185 · Stanley, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1991 · N113LC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's selection of unsuitable terrain (snow covered runway) for landing resulting in a nose over on landing rollout.
- [NTSB ANC92FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92FA022.md): Cessna 207 · Mcgrath, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 1991 · N6390H · Destroyed
  > The pilot in command's improper inflight planning/decision and his attempt to fly VFR through IMC conditions. Factors contributing to the accident were the snow, whiteout conditions, and darkness.
- [NTSB ANC92LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA019.md): Cessna 185 · Ketchikan, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 1991 · N2212T · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent stall while maneuvering for a precautionary landing. Factors include a partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and inadequate altitude for the maneuver.
- [NTSB LAX92LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA062.md): Cessna 210M · Palo Alto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1991 · N761VB · Substantial damage
  > An engine power loss due to a partial blockage of the fuel selector valve with debris.
- [NTSB CHI92LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA041.md): Cessna 210N · Frankfort, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1991 · N5281A · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the fss to notify ATC that the ariport was closed, atc's subsequent approach clearance to the closed airport, and the pilot's inability to maintain directional control on the icy runway. A factor in the accident was the icy runway conditions.
- [NTSB CHI92LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA031.md): Cessna 310R · South St Paul, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1991 · N35H · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate design of the propeller hub assembly which resulted in metal fatigue and propeller blade separation during initial climbout.
- [NTSB MIA92LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA027.md): Beech BE-35 · St. Petersburg, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1991 · N2015W · No damage
  > The passenger's loss of balance resulting from a previous impairment.
- [NTSB ANC92LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA007.md): Cessna U206 · Scammon Bay, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1991 · N7353Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the aborted landing. Contributing to the accident was the unfavorable wind.
- [NTSB ATL92LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA010.md): Beech A36 · Selma, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 1991 · N3735Y · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of the engine crankshaft counterweight blade, which resulted from excessive wear of the counterweight pin bushings, due to corrosion from an unknown source.
- [NTSB ANC92LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA008.md): Cessna A185E · Dog Salmon Riv, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 1991 · N2756J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed. Contributing to the accident was the downdraft.
- [NTSB ATL92LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA004.md): Beech F33A · Franklin, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1991 · N37MC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to lower the landing gear resulting in a gear up contact with the runway, and the eventual loss of control of the airplane.
- [NTSB MIA91LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA218.md): Cessna A188B · Yazoo City, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1991 · N8999G · Substantial damage
  > Separation of the right main landing gear during take off due to failure of the bolts which secure the gear to the airframe. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the pilot to abort the takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI91LA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA288.md): Cessna 185F · Afton, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1991 · N1074F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent lowering of the wheels during the water landing.
- [NTSB DEN91LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91LA123.md): Cessna A185F · Conchas Dam, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1991 · N93272 · Substantial damage
  > Landing gear locking mechanism loose, landing gear wheel deployed inadvertently, and maintenance alignment not performed. Factors were: propeller governor underspeed, maintenance adjustment not corrected, and lowering of flaps not performed.
- [NTSB ANC91LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA139.md): Cessna 206 · Kelly River, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1991 · N2070K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate judgment in deciding to land a tricycle gear airplane on a sandbar.
- [NTSB ANC91LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA137.md): Cessna 185-F · Cordova, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1991 · N1296F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ANC91LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA131.md): Cessna 206 · Funnel Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1991 · N5209X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain proper airspeed. Contributing to the accident was the high wind encountered during takeoff and the terrain.
- [NTSB ANC91LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA130.md): Cessna U206-G · Rainy Pass, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1991 · N756WR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot exceeded the climb performance of the aircraft.
- [NTSB SEA91LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA212.md): Cessna U206F · Nimrod, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1991 · N35831 · Substantial damage
  > The fractured crankshaft resulting in engine seizure followed by a forced landing on rough and uneven terrain resulting in separation of the nose gear.
- [NTSB CHI91DCJ06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DCJ06.md): Cessna A188D · Gothenburg, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Aug 14, 1991 · N4820Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's abrupt handling of the airplane.
- [NTSB CHI91FA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91FA266.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Boyne City, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1991 · N6704V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain proper altitude. A factor contributing to the accident was the pilot in command's diverted attention..
- [NTSB SEA91LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA206.md): Beech V35B · Belgrade, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1991 · N18307 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a positive rate of climb during the takeoff. Factors contributing to the accident were the open cabin window and the pilot's diverting his attention.
- [NTSB MIA91LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA197.md): Cessna A188B · Monticello, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1991 · N21684 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX91LA330](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA330.md): Beech V-35 · Minden, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1991 · N2037W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly adjust the mixture setting prior to landing to ensure the continued operation of the engine.
- [NTSB LAX91FA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91FA324.md): Beech 95-C55 · Granada Hills, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1991 · N77CQ · Destroyed
  > A loss of directional control following an undetermined autopilot failure, during which the pilot failed to perform the emergency procedure to correct a mis-trim condition. Contributing to the accident was a perceived elevator control problem; the inability…
- [NTSB CHI91DEM07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DEM07.md): Cessna 188B · Munger, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 23, 1991 · N4962Q · Substantial damage
  > A premature liftoff by the pilot. A factor contributing to this accident was the soft runway surface and a stall/mush.
- [NTSB ANC91LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA108.md): Cessna 185 · Clarks Point, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1991 · N6166N · Substantial damage
  > The loss of directional control on the ground caused by the failure of the left brake disc. Contributing to the accident was the pilot-in-command's intentional ground loop of the airplane.
- [NTSB ANC91LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA103.md): Cessna 185 · Jago River, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1991 · N1650Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the wet surface of the airstrip, the curve in the airstrip, and the vegetation which covered the entire airstrip.
- [NTSB SEA91LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA179.md): Cessna 188B · Palouse, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1991 · N731YZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment.
- [NTSB SEA91LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA167.md): Cessna A188B · Burley, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1991 · N6302G · Destroyed
  > Powerplant failure for undetermined reasons. Factors include in-flight collision with a tree.
- [NTSB BFO91LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91LA067.md): Cessna A185F · Norton, WV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1991 · N185JV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate inflight decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the lost of engine power.
- [NTSB SEA91FA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91FA157.md): Beech V35B · Roche Harbor, WA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1991 · N6036E · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to plan his takeoff path to provide adequate terrain clearance. The rising terrain and dark night light conditions were contributing factors.
- [NTSB ANC91FA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91FA090.md): Cessna 185A · Valdez, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1991 · N5081H · Substantial damage
  > Loss of aircraft control for an undetermined reason during an approach to land.
- [NTSB SEA91LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA151.md): Beech C33A · Brookings, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1991 · N12EM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare for touchdown, and her improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB LAX91LA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA284.md): Beech E-55 · Bakersfield, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1991 · N7268R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the landing gear retraction by selecting gear up instead of flaps up during the landing roll-out. Contributing to the accident was the lack of familiarity with the airplane.
- [NTSB FTW91LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA113.md): Cessna A188B · Lewisville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1991 · N731KV · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right brake line during a critical phase of operation.
- [NTSB MIA91LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA166.md): Cessna A188B · Doddsville, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1991 · N9102R · Substantial damage
  > Poor planning decision by the pilot for failure to take into account the temperature extremes and what effect this would have on the ground roll distance. Contributing to the accident was his lack of total experience in the type of operation.
- [NTSB FTW91DRA04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91DRA04.md): Cessna 188B · Wallis, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 17, 1991 · N4719Q · Destroyed
  > The partial power loss during a critical phase of flight. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain onto which a successful forced landing could have been executed.
- [NTSB ANC91LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA074.md): Cessna A185E · King Salmon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1991 · N70148 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion, the pilot's inadequate preflight and the inadequate fuel consumption calculations. Contributing to the accident was the soft terrain, and tundra.
- [NTSB LAX91LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA258.md): Beech F33A · Mobile, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1991 · N6486N · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot of the other aircraft to exit the runway onto the taxiway at a speed sufficient to stop prior to colliding with the stopped aircraft.
- [NTSB ANC91LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA069.md): Cessna 206 · Kahiltna River, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1991 · N5039U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive descent and lack of familiarity with the aircraft. Contributing to the accident was the soft condition of the sand bar.
- [NTSB ANC91LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA066.md): Cessna 207A · Eek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1991 · N6255H · Substantial damage
  > Was fuel contamination. Contributing factors are the engine vibrations and the rough vegetation upon which the airplane landed.
- [NTSB NYC91LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA153.md): Cessna 310R · Westerly, RI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1991 · N3227A · Substantial damage
  > Improper installation of the right propeller which resulted in thread failure in the propeller hub and separation of the propeller in flight. A factor related to the accident was the right propeller striking the right main landing gear causing its separation…
- [NTSB MIA91LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA153.md): Cessna 210N · Fernandina Bch, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 1991 · N6555Y · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to obtain proper assistance while taxiing the airplane near a parked airplane.
- [NTSB ANC91LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA063.md): Cessna 185 · Sterling, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1991 · N4649E · No damage
  > The pilot's improper remedial action.
- [NTSB FTW91DPG07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91DPG07.md): Cessna A188B · Eudora, AR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 14, 1991 · N731NA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's exceeding the airplane's takeoff performance capability for the climatic conditions.
- [NTSB NYC91LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA234.md): Cessna 185F · Sanford, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 1991 · N1745R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper procedure by not placing the fuel selector on the tank with the most fuel, which resulted in fuel starvation and a forced landing in trees.
- [NTSB FTW91DRG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91DRG02.md): Cessna 188 · La Feria, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 9, 1991 · N8184V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot exceeded the proper descent rate.

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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=43

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