# 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 CEN18LA321](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA321.md): Cessna A188 · Sedalia, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2018 · N4996R · Destroyed
  > A total loss of engine power during low-altitude maneuvering for reasons that could not be determined due to postimpact fire damage.
- [NTSB CEN18LA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA302.md): Beech A36 · Brainerd, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 2018 · N1856W · Substantial damage
  > Total loss of engine power due to a fuel supply interruption from the left tank for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in the subsequent forced landing into trees.
- [NTSB CEN18LA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA276.md): Beech V35 · Katy, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2018 · N228Q · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel’s failure to remove a paper towel from the engine during recent maintenance, which resulted in oil starvation, the failure of a connecting rod, and a catastrophic engine failure and subsequent total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN18IA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18IA273.md): Cessna A188B · Rockford, OH · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2018 · N2483J · Minor damage
  > The total loss of engine power, which resulted from the separation of the No. 2 connecting rod due to oil starvation as a result of insufficient clamping force of the engine's through-bolts.
- [NTSB GAA18CA388](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA388.md): Cessna A185 · Miami, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 1, 2018 · N14ED · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to retract the wheels of the amphibious airplane on takeoff, which resulted in a nose-over when the airplane landed on water with the wheels extended. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to use appropriate checklists.
- [NTSB GAA18CA374](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA374.md): Beech V35B · Chester, CT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 21, 2018 · N6KG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a hangar during taxi.
- [NTSB CEN18LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA229.md): Cessna T210F · Desdemona, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2018 · N6107R · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to the fuel pump’s fuel flow setting being set too high, which resulted in an excessive fuel flow to the engine.
- [NTSB WPR18LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA209.md): Cessna 402 · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 14, 2018 · N322HA · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left starter relay, which resulted in a loss of electrical power during the flight and the failure of the T-handle from the cable led to a forced landing with the landing gear retracted.
- [NTSB ANC18FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC18FA045.md): Cessna 175 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 2018 · N9423B · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of both pilots to see and avoid the other airplane while in level cruise flight, which resulted in a midair collision.
- [NTSB GAA18CA344](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA344.md): Beech A36 · Arcadia, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 11, 2018 · N4198S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing due to a flat tire.
- [NTSB CEN18LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA213.md): Beech F33A · Uvalde, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2018 · N3291X · Destroyed
  > The loose oil filter, which resulted in oil starvation and a total loss of engine power in flight.
- [NTSB GAA18CA335](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA335.md): Beech A36 · Gilliam, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 6, 2018 · N710JT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during a soft-field takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB GAA18CA349](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA349.md): Beech F33A · Martinsville, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 1, 2018 · N5554X · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s collision with a deer during takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC18LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC18LA043.md): Cessna 210 · Ramona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 1, 2018 · N9410M · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the engine-driven hydraulic pump due to the installation of improper cap screws, which resulted in a gap in the pump housing, a subsequent hydraulic leak, and the landing gear collapsing.
- [NTSB WPR18LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA156.md): Beech A36 · Tonopah, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 2018 · N191HL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly lean the fuel/air mixture and to monitor critical engine parameters during the en route climb to cruise level, which resulted in excessive engine heat and oil starvation and the subsequent catastrophic engine failure.
- [NTSB GAA18CA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA304.md): Beech 58 · Gainesville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 6, 2018 · N406PA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain a proper landing flare in gusting crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB GAA18CA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA256.md): Cessna A185 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 5, 2018 · N76SC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting tailwind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN18LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA159.md): Beech A36 · Shullsburg, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 2018 · N36LP · Substantial damage
  > A catastrophic engine failure due to improper torque on the engine through-bolt nuts, which resulted in relative movement between the crankcase halves, damage to a main journal bearing, and a loss of oil lubrication.
- [NTSB ERA18WA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18WA143.md): Cessna U206F · Trelawny, Jamaica · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 4, 2018 · N8281Q · Substantial damage
  > The government of Jamaica has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a CESSNA U206F airplane that occurred on May 04, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Jamaica's investigation under the provisions of…
- [NTSB GAA18CA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA211.md): Cessna A185 · Sterling, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 12, 2018 · N8702Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees during the approach to land due to the sun glare.
- [NTSB ERA18FA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18FA114.md): Beech V35 · Hydro, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 2018 · N7019N · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to continue the night visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of control due to spatial disorientation. Contributing was the pilot's lack of instrument/night currency, and his failure…
- [NTSB CEN18LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA128.md): Cessna 310R · Kansas City, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 2018 · N372WP · Substantial damage
  > The landing gear collapse due to the separation of the end fitting bolt for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB ERA18LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA111.md): Cessna 210 · Shelburne, VT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 2018 · N761DV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB GAA18CA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA154.md): Cessna 207 · Newtok, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 25, 2018 · N1658U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to properly check that the flight controls were correctly configured before takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN18FA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA108.md): Beech 58 · Ulysses, KS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 2018 · N678DD · Destroyed
  > An inflight loss of control and collision with terrain for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB ERA18WA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18WA217.md): Cessna A188 · La Vega, Dominican Republic · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 14, 2018 · N2451J · Substantial damage
  > The government of the Dominican Republic has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Cessna A188B airplane that occurred on February 14, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Dominican Republic's…
- [NTSB CEN18LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA084.md): Beech A36 · Abilene, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 2018 · N3600A · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel’s improper maintenance of the engine, which resulted in a catastrophic engine failure due the shifting/slipping of the No. 2 bearing and the subsequent oil starvation and total loss of engine power during cruise flight.
- [NTSB GAA18CA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA115.md): Cessna 210 · Sussex, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 21, 2018 · N884KM · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s inadvertent landing gear retraction during approach.
- [NTSB GAA18CA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA106.md): Cessna A185 · Lowman, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 12, 2018 · N2W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB WPR18LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA058.md): Cessna 210 · San Bernardino, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 2017 · N222AT · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of the left main landing gear (MLG) saddle, which resulted in the pilot's inability to extend the left MLG. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper decision to fly the airplane before the annual inspection was completed and…
- [NTSB ANC18FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC18FA012.md): Cessna U206 · Maunaloa, HI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 2017 · N732DF · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to continue visual flight into an area of instrument meteorological conditions while conducting an instrument approach, which resulted in a loss of visual reference and subsequent controlled flight into terrain.
- [NTSB ERA18FA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18FA046.md): Beech 58 · St. Croix · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 2017 · N4494A · Destroyed
  > The non-multiengine rated pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during a single-engine approach. Contributing to the accident was a total loss of engine power on the left engine due to detonation for reasons that could not be determined based on the…
- [NTSB WPR18LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA043.md): Beech A36 · Rio Oso, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 4, 2017 · N251E · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight fire due to electrical arc corrosion of the fuel line.
- [NTSB CEN18FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA023.md): Beech V35B · Alva, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 2017 · N777PH · Destroyed
  > The flight instructor's and pilot's failure to recognize that a high descent rate had developed on short final, likely due to their distraction by an open engine cowling, and the unexpected strong pitch-down force during flap extension due to the installation…
- [NTSB GAA18CA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA023.md): Cessna A185 · Tacoma, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 24, 2017 · N19EC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CEN18LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA010.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Sweetwater, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 2017 · N8234R · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during a precautionary approach for landing for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB CEN17LA357](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA357.md): Beech A36 · McAlester, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2017 · N18403 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any evidence of mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB CEN17LA352](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA352.md): Cessna 210G · Hallsville, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 2017 · N5906F · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to a fatigue failure of the engine mixture control cable.
- [NTSB GAA17CA549](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA549.md): Cessna U206 · Chicken, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 5, 2017 · N734GW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a sign while taking off from a road.
- [NTSB ANC17LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC17LA053.md): Cessna U206G · Kodiak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2017 · N16GP · Substantial damage
  > ***This probable cause was modified on November 27, 2018. Please see the docket for this accident to view the original probable cause.*** The pilot's improper decision to takeoff in an area of rough water and ocean swells, which resulted in a failure of the…
- [NTSB ERA17LA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA307.md): Cessna U206 · Harpswell, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 1, 2017 · N4615X · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to maintenance personnel's failure to apply proper torque to the cylinder flange nuts and through bolts, which resulted in shifting of the Nos. 1, 2, and 3 main bearings, loss of lubrication, and failure of the crankshaft.
- [NTSB GAA17CA497](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA497.md): Beech A36 · Loman, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 19, 2017 · N136BJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate compensation for a tailwind, which resulted in a runway overrun.
- [NTSB ANC17LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC17LA052.md): Cessna A185 · Aniak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2017 · N92DC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which failed to detect a crack in the propeller blade, which led to the separation of a section of a propeller blade due to fatigue.
- [NTSB CEN17LA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA328.md): Beech A36 · Gonzales, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2017 · N48TZ · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to inadequate maintenance, including worn spark plugs and a leaking fuel hose fitting.
- [NTSB CEN17LA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA303.md): Cessna A188B · Marshall, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2017 · N3047J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to accurately monitor the airplane's airspeed after takeoff due to an inoperative airspeed indicator, which resulted in the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and…
- [NTSB GAA17CA442](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA442.md): Cessna A185 · Nampa, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 26, 2017 · N208SS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB GAA17CA432](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA432.md): Cessna TU206B · Sandy, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 23, 2017 · N10AR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper bank control during landing in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB GAA17CA439](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA439.md): Cessna A185 · Arctic Village, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 22, 2017 · N5227R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control after an aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC17LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC17LA037.md): Cessna A185 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 16, 2017 · N401WC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to manage fuel quantity in flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to follow manufacturer guidance for restoring engine power after emptying a fuel…
- [NTSB WPR17LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA154.md): Beech D55 · Hailey, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 14, 2017 · N1796A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing.

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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=8

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