# NTSB investigations: Continental IO-520 series, ID

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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## Latest cases

- [NTSB WPR25LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA238.md): Cessna A185E · Warren, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 2, 2025 · N2252T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to adequately compensate for a wind gust during the departure roll, which resulted in a loss of directional control and a runway excursion.
- [NTSB WPR24LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA199.md): Cessna A185E · Nampa, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 13, 2024 · N2768J · Substantial damage
  > Loss of directional control during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB WPR23LA350](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA350.md): Cessna U206C · Challis, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 20, 2023 · N3923G · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left main landing gear spring assembly due to a fatigue crack. Contributing to the accident was the improper maintenance on the landing gear spring assembly which allowed corrosion to develop.
- [NTSB WPR22LA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA314.md): Beech F33A · Wilder, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 21, 2022 · N4133S · Substantial damage
  > Catastrophic engine failure during the initial climb due to an incorrectly installed crankshaft counterweight retaining ring.
- [NTSB WPR21LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA181.md): Cessna A185F · Driggs, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 2, 2021 · N9BB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing with gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB WPR20LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA033.md): Beech 35 · Caldwell, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 23, 2019 · N7956M · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to the separation of the wastegate exhaust elbow.
- [NTSB GAA19CA545](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA545.md): Cessna P206 · Caldwell, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 13, 2019 · N4746F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper approach, which resulted in a long landing, a runway overrun, and collision with a drainage culvert.
- [NTSB WPR19LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA190.md): Cessna P206 · Cascade, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 14, 2019 · N131DV · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the pilot’s improper leaning of the engine.
- [NTSB GAA19CA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA054.md): Cessna 206 · Boise, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 10, 2018 · N16HT · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s impact with a bird during the approach.
- [NTSB GAA18CA501](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA501.md): Cessna A185 · McCall, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 20, 2018 · N93039 · Substantial damage
  > The disconnection of the brake cylinder actuator rod, which resulted in the pilot’s inability to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [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 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 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 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.
- [NTSB GAA16CA446](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA446.md): Cessna A185 · Caldwell, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 21, 2016 · N4477R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB GAA16CA375](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA375.md): Cessna A185 · Hayden Lake, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 26, 2016 · N185TG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to retract the amphibious airplane's land-wheels prior to landing on a lake, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB WPR16FA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA131.md): Cessna A185F · Coeur d'Alene, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2016 · N4585F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while maneuvering at low altitude in mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB WPR13CA341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA341.md): Cessna A185F · Pocatello, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 25, 2013 · N31YH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing with gusting wind and a quartering tailwind.
- [NTSB WPR13CA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA326.md): Cessna A185F · Cascade, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 14, 2013 · N185BW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees during final approach due to the sun glare that obscured the pilot's vision.
- [NTSB WPR13CA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA199.md): Cessna A185E · Cottonwood, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 7, 2013 · N2303Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to see and avoid an object on the grass airstrip during the takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR10LA421](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA421.md): Cessna U206 · Grangeville, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2010 · N29100 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to fly with a known defective nosewheel assembly, which resulted in a loss of directional control and nose-over on landing after the assembly shifted out of alignment during the flight.
- [NTSB WPR10CA368](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA368.md): Cessna A185F · Coeur d'Alene, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 18, 2010 · N619VM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for a wind gust during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR10LA331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA331.md): Cessna 210 · Coeur d'Alene, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2010 · N8133G · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR10CA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA291.md): Cessna 188B · Blackfoot, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 14, 2010 · N9357K · Substantial damage
  > A loss of directional control during the landing roll as a result of a worn tail wheel locking mechanism.
- [NTSB WPR10LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA155.md): Keller FK1 Stol · Dixie, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 2010 · N4XK · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the experimental FK1 pilot to maintain clearance from a parked airplane while landing.
- [NTSB WPR09CA444](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA444.md): Beech V35 · Hailey, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 13, 2009 · N81895 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing in crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR09LA343](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA343.md): Cessna U206G · Yellow Pine, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2009 · N71BS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the trees while taking off in a high-density altitude. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's failure to perform pre-takeoff performance calculations, his positioning of the elevator trim in a nose-down…
- [NTSB SEA08LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA134.md): Hawker Beechcraft E-55 · Coeur d'Alene, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 2008 · N5885C · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX07CA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA230.md): Beech V35B · Yellow Pine, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 24, 2007 · N6056Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point on landing.
- [NTSB SEA07LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA140.md): Cessna A185F · Shearer, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 2007 · N104DE · Substantial damage
  > A fracture and separation of the left main landing gear strut during the landing roll due to fatigue.
- [NTSB LAX07CA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA132.md): Cessna U206-C · Cottonwood, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 22, 2007 · N29100 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of distance/speed, which resulted in a overshoot of the runway in tailwind conditions and subsequent nose over. Factors in the accident were the tail wind condition and the short runway.
- [NTSB SEA06CA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA090.md): Cessna A188B · Minidoka, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 3, 2006 · N8959G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff. A berm at the end of the runway was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA06CA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA048.md): Cessna A185E · Lewiston, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 30, 2006 · N2303Y · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left main landing gear attaching bolt, which resulted in the left main gear collapsing during the landing roll.
- [NTSB SEA05LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA009.md): Cessna A185F · White Bird, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2004 · N101AM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper airspeed for takeoff and his improper soft-field takeoff procedure. Factors contributing to the accident included the pilot's improper preflight planning, the fence, and the closed exhaust stack.
- [NTSB SEA04FA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04FA190.md): Cessna U206F · Stanley, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 2004 · N20GV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in VFR flight into IMC, and his failure to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB SEA04LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA189.md): Cessna P206A · Clearwater, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 2004 · N4661F · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fatigue crack propagation of the number three piston pin while in cruise flight, leading to a power off forced landing in an open field. Factors include soft uphill terrain.
- [NTSB SEA04CA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04CA164.md): Cessna U206G · Rose Lake, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 13, 2004 · N9752Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the powerlines on final approach which resulted in a hard landing. A factor contributing the to accident were the powerlines.
- [NTSB SEA03CA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03CA119.md): Cessna P206 · Gooding, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 27, 2003 · N2825X · Substantial damage
  > Improper flare while landing. Factors include inadequate preflight preparation and a tow bar that had not been removed prior to the flight.
- [NTSB SEA02LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA114.md): Hunter Comp Air 6 · McCall, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2002 · N6008N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Contributing factors were a 30 degree crosswind and the pilot's lack of experience in the newly acquired make/model aircraft.
- [NTSB SEA02LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA112.md): Cessna 182L · Donnelly, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2002 · N42505 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to arrest an excessive descent rate during an attempted landing, and his inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. Factors include a high density altitude, and trees near the runway.
- [NTSB SEA01FA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01FA100.md): Cessna U206F · Cambridge, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 2000 · N8529Q · Destroyed
  > Airspeed not maintained and an inadvertent stall while maneuvering. Mountainous terrain was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA00LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA123.md): Cessna 210E · Pocatello, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2000 · N2331F · Substantial damage
  > Improper landing flare resulting in a hard landing. Factors include dark night environmental conditions and lack of recent experience for night landings.
- [NTSB SEA00FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00FA012.md): Cessna U206F · Challis, ID · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1999 · N902CT · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft control was not maintained. The pilot's improper decision to abort the landing and flight into a box canyon were factors.
- [NTSB SEA00LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA002.md): Beech F33A · Idaho Falls, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1999 · N95CF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions. Factors include gusty, turbulent, variable crosswinds, and a fence in the vicinity of the runway.
- [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 SEA96LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA089.md): Cessna A185E · Cascade, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 1996 · N185MP · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper planning/decision, his failure to ensure that the airplane would maintain proper clearance from obstructions (trees), and his delay in aborting the takeoff. The soft/wet runway and tailwind were related factors.
- [NTSB SEA96FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96FA021.md): Cessna 210D · Yellow Pine, ID · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1995 · N3741Y · Destroyed
  > improper planning/decision by the pilot, his resultant VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain altitude and clearance from mountainous terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: the adverse weather…
- [NTSB SEA96LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA002.md): Cessna A185E · Ola, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1995 · N70221 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight preparation by failing to determine that the takeoff area was clear of obstructions. The rock was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA94LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA232.md): Cessna 210D · Paris, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1994 · N3759Y · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent wheels up landing.
- [NTSB SEA94LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA093.md): Cessna 210D · Cobalt, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 1994 · N3820Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot selected unsuitable terrain for landing. Factors in the accident were: the wet runway and rising terrain that precluded a go-around.

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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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'ID' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  AND 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&state=ID

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