# 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 MIA89LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA215.md): Cessna 188 · Canton, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1989 · N21895 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's attempted flight in known adverse weather conditions. Factors related to the accident were: adverse weather conditions and the presence of the parked aircraft near the runway.
- [NTSB MIA89FA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89FA214.md): Cessna 210L · Marco, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1989 · N2676S · Destroyed
  > Continued VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), his misjudgment of altitude and his physical impairment from use of drugs. Contributing factors were: the pilot's probable spatial disorientation, and the night/weather…
- [NTSB CHI89LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA158.md): Beech S35 · Lindon, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1989 · N7972K · Substantial damage
  > The restricted movement of the ruddervator control due to undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC89FA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89FA177.md): Beech A36 · Salisbury Twp, PA · Accident · 7 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1989 · N2063V · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The failure of both pilots to see and avoid each other. A contributing factor to the accident was that neither pilot was heard over the radio announcing their position and intentions.
- [NTSB MKC89LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA166.md): Cessna T210 · Hannibal, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1989 · N69DM · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation for undetermined reasons which resulted in a forced landing and subsequent collision with trees.
- [NTSB SEA89LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA136.md): Cessna A188B · Albion, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1989 · N9768G · Destroyed
  > The pilot failed to see and avoid a wooden utility pole while cruising at a low level. A contributing factor was the dusk light conditions.
- [NTSB NYC89LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA162.md): Beech F33A · Waterville, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1989 · N961WW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's disregard of NOTAMS and the excessive landing speed which resulted in a long landing roll.
- [NTSB MIA89LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA195.md): Cessna 210N · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1989 · N9913Y · Destroyed
  > A gunshot wound, which resulted in a loss of the pilot's ability to effectively fly and navigate the aircraft, and a subsequent loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ANC89LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA117.md): Cessna 206 · Eureka, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1989 · N60529 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane during a hard landing a subsequent go-around attempt.
- [NTSB MIA89WA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89WA180.md): Cessna 310R · Rum Cay, Bahamas · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Jul 1, 1989 · N4985Y · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW89LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA122.md): Cessna 206 · Del Rio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1989 · N579LD · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a porpoise.
- [NTSB ANC89LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA112.md): Cessna 185F · Dillingham, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1989 · N6305E · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot & a strong downdraft.
- [NTSB MKC89LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA140.md): Cessna 188B · Grygla, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1989 · N4724R · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight planning and preparation by the pilot. Tall grass (high vegetation) at the end of the strip was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB DEN89FA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89FA141.md): Beech A36 · South Lake Taho, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1989 · N1778W · Destroyed
  > The pilot's falure to maintain adequate airspeed after takeoff due to diverted attention toward an open acft door.
- [NTSB MIA89LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA175.md): Cessna 210L · Miramar, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1989 · N732AG · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the faulty reading from the fuel quantity indicator.
- [NTSB MKC89LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA123.md): Air Tractor AT-400 · Poplar Bluff, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1989 · N3159W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command misjudged the clearance of the aircraft's vertical stabilizer from the power lines.
- [NTSB CHI89LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA102.md): Cessna 206 · Flushing, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1989 · N8535Q · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's inadequate aircraft control during the aborted takeoff attempt, and the aircraft's resultant collision with trees. The wet runway was a factor in the lack of normal braking action.
- [NTSB ANC89LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA083.md): Cessna 185F · Toksook Bay, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1989 · N9360N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot inadvertently landed on water with the gear extended.
- [NTSB ANC89LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA081.md): Cessna 185F · Kahiltna Glac, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 1989 · N1047F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to commit himself to a landing before completing an evaluation of the weather in the vicinity of the landing site. Contributing to the severity of the accident was the snowbank off the side of the runway with which the aircraft collided.
- [NTSB LAX89LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA207.md): Cessna A185F · Jackson, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1989 · N1042F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not establish a climb rate sufficient enough to clear trees before turning towards them during a go-around. Contributing to the accident were gusty crosswinds which changed to a tailwind when the aircraft turned to the right and the pilots…
- [NTSB MKC89LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA118.md): Beech V35 · Strong, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1989 · N18307 · Substantial damage
  > Engine failure due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB FTW89DRG07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89DRG07.md): Cessna A188B · La Coste, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 20, 1989 · N731ST · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain sufficient airspeed for flight at departure.
- [NTSB ANC89FA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89FA070.md): Cessna C-402 · Tatitlek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 10, 1989 · N966JW · Substantial damage
  > Installation of the improper washer on the scissors assembly of the left main landing gear. The extra forces encounteredon a gravel runway were sufficient to pull the bushing, washer, and bolt through the scissors assembly and allowing the lower half to pivot…
- [NTSB FTW89DQA04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89DQA04.md): Cessna A188B · Dell City, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · May 4, 1989 · N731FR · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to see and/or avoid the powerlines. Contributing factor(s) was: the early morning sunglare.
- [NTSB CHI89LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA075.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Watertown, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 1989 · N39868 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of brakes and throttle. A contributing factor was the parked aircraft which was nearby.
- [NTSB ATL89LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA133.md): Beech A36 · Macon, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1989 · N6613A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot delayed remedial action when the imminent loss of electrical power was observed. Additionally, the pilot's failure to execute the appropriate emergency procedure and manually lower the landing gear, resulted in its collapse upon landing.…
- [NTSB FTW89FA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89FA151.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Junction, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1989 · N8785V · Destroyed
  > Continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) by the pilot, which resulted in his failure to maintain control of the aircraft due to spatial disorientation. The weather conditions and his self-induced pressure were factors.
- [NTSB MIA89LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA126.md): Beech F-33A · Reddington Bch., FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 1989 · N599WB · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA89IA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89IA118.md): Cessna P206B · West Palm Beach, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 1989 · N4740F · No damage
  > Failure of the throttle control arm resulting in the loss of engine power. The failure was caused by poor maintenance.
- [NTSB DEN89LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA095.md): Beech F33A · Lamar, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 1989 · N3042Z · Substantial damage
  > Failure of an alternator bearing which resulted in total loss of electrical power after the battery became discharged, and failure of the pilot to insure the gear was fully extended during a precautionary landing. The pilot's lack of familiarity with the gear…
- [NTSB SEA89LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA062.md): Cessna 185 · Everett, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 1989 · N6166N · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the tailwheel aircraft during landing roll.
- [NTSB FTW89LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA072.md): Cessna A185F · Lake Arthur, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 1989 · N4836Q · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to see and avoid tree limbs that extended over the edge of the canal. Factors related to the accident were: the tree limbs and dirt bank near the edge of the selected landing area.
- [NTSB MIA89FA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89FA100.md): Beech S35 · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 1989 · N6852Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper IFR procedure and his failure to maintain proper altitude. Contributing factors were: his improper use of the navigation receiver, his delay in making a missed apch, his lack of experience in the type of aircraft, his lack of recent…
- [NTSB ANC89LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA052.md): Cessna 185E · Alexander Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 1989 · N70122 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight planning, decisions which resulted in exceeding the amount of fuel available which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ANC89FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89FA049.md): Cessna A-185-F · Puntilla Lake, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 1989 · N1292F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain an adequate airspeed, the turn to reverse course maneuver performed at the reduced airspeed and poor preflight planning. Contributing to the accident were the mountainous terrain and the downdraft conditions.
- [NTSB SEA89LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA054.md): Cessna 185 · Bellingham, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 1989 · N79PK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for the loss of lift due to ice accumulation on the wings, his failure to control the rate of descent, and poor inflight decision making. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's fatigue.
- [NTSB MKC89LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA071.md): Cessna 310 · Des Moines, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1989 · N5119C · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to properly flare the airplane. Contributing to the accident were the weather conditions.
- [NTSB ANC89FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89FA048.md): Cessna U-206G · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1989 · N9992Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's and company's disregard of hazardous weather conditions and the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. Contributing to the accident were the gusty crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB MKC89FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89FA061.md): Beech 58 · Hamburg, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 1989 · N348U · Destroyed
  > The pilot continued VFR flight into IMC conditions and failed to maintain sufficient altitude above the wooded terrain. Weather conditions, low light conditions at or near dusk, lack of visual cues (visual perception) by the pilot, and trees were contributing…
- [NTSB ANC89FA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89FA041.md): Cessna U206G · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 1989 · N756EA · Destroyed
  > Separation of the torsional vibration dampers from the crankshaft boss.
- [NTSB FTW89LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA057.md): Cessna U206 · San Angelo, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 1989 · N8096Z · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate altitude during continued flight into known adverse weather. The weather conditions and dark night were contributing factors.
- [NTSB ANC89LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA038.md): Cessna 207 · Kalskag, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 23, 1989 · N1749U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to properly align the airplane on the runway for landing, then failed to maintain directional control after landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilots operation of the airplane with an inoperative landing light and the dark night…
- [NTSB DEN89LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA062.md): Beech V35B · Broomfield, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 1989 · N1721W · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation due to improper fuel tank selectior operation by the pilot. A factor related to the accident was: unprepared (rough/uneven) terrain short of the runway.
- [NTSB SEA89LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA035.md): Cessna 206 · Sekiu, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 1989 · N732FN · Substantial damage
  > Pilot attempted a landing in adverse weather conditions, rather than postpone the business trip and return to origin or other safe area. Contributing to the accident were turbulence and gusty winds along with the self induced pressure to make the business flt.
- [NTSB MIA89LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA062.md): Cessna 210L · Greenwood, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 7, 1989 · N590GC · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve.
- [NTSB NYC89LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA061.md): Navion NA-1 · Allentown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1988 · N2518T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot stated that he experienced a loss of power shortly after takeoff and landed back on the runway. The landing was hard and the right wing was damaged. The FAA investigator checked the engine and fuel system for possible contaminants and water. No…
- [NTSB FTW89LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA033.md): Cessna TU206D · Alamo, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1988 · N72249 · Destroyed
  > Airplane's collision with trees and terrain during an attempted forced landing at night following an engine faiure. The engine failure was caused by fuel starvation as a result of a faulty fuel system which the operator had failed to correct.
- [NTSB NYC89FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89FA059.md): Beech A36 · Bridgeport, CT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1988 · N262C · Destroyed
  > Twice prior to being established on final the pilot was asked if he was getting proper indications for the approach to land. Contact was subsequently lost while the pilot was attempting to make an ILS approach to runway 06 at Bridgeport. The aircraft was…
- [NTSB NYC89FA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89FA056.md): Beech A36 · Harrison, NY · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1988 · N555ST · Destroyed
  > The plt was clrd for an IFR departure from rwy 16 in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). His departure clnc was to climb on rwy heading to 800 ft, then turn right to a heading of 320 deg. When the acft took off, tower psnl did not have visual contact…
- [NTSB CHI89FA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89FA035.md): Cessna 310R · Madison, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1988 · N5121J · Destroyed
  > Pilot-in-command's disregard of IFR procedures in descending below the minimum decision height for the approach to a point where collision with towers and/or wires became possible. His abrupt maneuver to avoid such collision resulted in a stall/spin, from…

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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
```

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