# NTSB investigations: Continental IO-520 series, IL

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 CEN24LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA264.md): Cessna 210 · Mount Vernon, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 12, 2024 · N9776Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to lower the landing gear, resulting in a wheel up landing. Contributing to the accident was the intermittent warning horn which likely did not sound to warn the pilot about the misconfigured landing gear.
- [NTSB CEN21LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA221.md): Beech A36 · Pinckneyville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 14, 2021 · N1875W · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to oil starvation. The reason for the oil starvation could not be determined based on available evidence.
- [NTSB CEN19FA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19FA210.md): Beech A36 · Chebanse, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Final report · Jul 5, 2019 · N1809S · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB GAA17CA461](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA461.md): Cessna A188B · Kankakee, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 5, 2017 · N4207J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and his subsequent incorrect brake application, which led to the loss of directional control.
- [NTSB CEN16LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA119.md): Beech 95 C55 · Casey, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 2016 · N88FL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent landing on a taxiway after a reported loss of engine power in both engines, which resulted in an overrun of the paved surface. The reason for the loss of engine power could not be determined because a postaccident test run of the…
- [NTSB CEN13CA499](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA499.md): Beech 35 · Wheeling, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 18, 2013 · N779RB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of control due to the passenger’s inadvertent application of left rudder during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB CEN13LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA204.md): Beech A36 · Cordova, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 2013 · N6038R · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because a postaccident test run of the engine revealed no mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB CEN13LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA164.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Morris, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2013 · N93747 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN13FA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA089.md): Beech 58 · Manhattan, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 2012 · N4016A · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight loss of control and impact with terrain for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB CEN12LA456](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA456.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Metropolis, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 2012 · N43840 · Substantial damage
  > Landing gear collapse for reasons that could not be determined because testing could not replicate the problem.
- [NTSB CEN12CA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA280.md): Cessna A188 · Sterling, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 8, 2012 · N3557Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's runway selection based on the wind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN12FA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA271.md): Beech S35 · Lake in the Hills, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 3, 2012 · N176Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive bank angle while on approach to land, which resulted in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall and spin.
- [NTSB CEN12CA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA036.md): Cessna 210J · West Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 23, 2011 · N3309S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear before touchdown due to his failure to use a checklist.
- [NTSB CEN11CA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA208.md): Beech 58 · Prospect Heights, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 22, 2011 · N12LK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN09LA446](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA446.md): Beech S35 · Tuscola, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2009 · N13W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failure to maintain proper speed and distance during approach to land which resulted in landing long and subsequent runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN09CA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA081.md): Cessna A185F · Alton, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 5, 2008 · N185KS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for the crosswind during landing, resulting in loss of control of the aircraft and the subsequent nose-over of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind.
- [NTSB CHI08CA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA247.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Waukegan, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 9, 2008 · N1289R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain directional control of the airplane following a failure of the right brake.
- [NTSB CHI08CA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA175.md): Beech A36 · Dwight, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 1, 2008 · N6051M · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the highway signpost that the airplane impacted during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB CHI08LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA070.md): Beech 58 · Cahokia, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 23, 2008 · N4626A · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel's improper replacement of the landing gear leg brace assembly which subsequently failed to keep the landing gear in the locked position.
- [NTSB CHI07LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA224.md): Beech V35B · Rockford, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2007 · N313W · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a forced landing. A contributing factor was the unsuitable terrain (corn field) encountered during the landing.
- [NTSB CHI05LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA014.md): Cessna P206B · Taylorville, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 2004 · N8619Z · Destroyed
  > Aircraft control not possible by the pilot following a premature deployment of a parachute as a parachutist exited the jump airplane during cruise flight. The inverted spin encountered by the pilot was an additional cause.
- [NTSB CHI02LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA251.md): Cessna 210L · Lacon, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2002 · N3UF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight decision to perform an intentional gear-up precautionary landing instead of continuing to the next available airport. A factor to the accident was the corn crop.
- [NTSB CHI04LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA124.md): Beech 58 · Lansing, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 2002 · N4097S · Substantial damage
  > The flight crew's failure to follow the checklist resulting in a landing without the landing gear extended.
- [NTSB CHI01LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA079.md): Cessna 310R · Cahokia, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 2001 · N4249C · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of the left main landing gear during landing roll for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI01LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA021.md): Beech A36 · Quincy, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2000 · N6682Z · Substantial damage
  > the evasive maneuver not possible by the pilot and the deer on the runway. A factor was the dark night.
- [NTSB CHI00LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA116.md): Beech 58 · Decatur, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2000 · N9429Q · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to extend the landing gear which resulted in the gear-up landing. A factor to the accident was the pilot's failure to complete the landing checklist.
- [NTSB CHI98LA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA282.md): Cessna 310R · Cahokia, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1998 · N4249C · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of the left main landing gear during landing roll for undetermined reasons.
- [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 CHI97LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA077.md): Beech A36 · Matherville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 1997 · N18DR · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine as a result of the pilot-in-command's improper positioning of the fuel tank selector. A factor was the rough terrain.
- [NTSB CHI96LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA122.md): Cessna 210K · West Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1996 · N9470M · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel's failure to comply with an airworthiness directive on the landing gear which led to a retraction/extension assembly malfunction.
- [NTSB CHI94LA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA314.md): Cessna 188B · Oakdale, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1994 · N731SV · Substantial damage
  > misalignment of the number one connecting rod during major overhaul. Factors were the subsequent scoring and fatigue failure of the crankshaft.
- [NTSB CHI93LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA047.md): Beech A36 · Frankfort, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 1992 · N244JH · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot in command to maintain an airspeed above stall during a landing flare.
- [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 CHI90LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA168.md): Beech V35B · Lockport, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1990 · N35TP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft directional control and keep the aircraft on the runway during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CHI90LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA163.md): Cessna U206 · Savoy, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1990 · N35703 · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the inadvertent stall during the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI90LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA082.md): Cessna T310R · Wheeling, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 1990 · N6186X · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's inability to maintain directional during the landing phase of flight. The slippery, snow covered runway, and a twelve knot direct crosswind contributed to the accident.
- [NTSB CHI90LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA039.md): Beech V35B · Momence, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1989 · N1809W · Substantial damage
  > Gradual total failure of the powerplant due to oil exhaustion during a night cross country operation, and the subsequent gear-up forced landing on a frozen field.
- [NTSB CHI89LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA195.md): Beech 36 · Princeton, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1989 · N7818R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot had excessive airspeed, misjudged the landing distance, and did not go around. The high obstructions (trees),wet runway, ditch, and uneven terrain (roadway) were contributing factors.
- [NTSB CHI88LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA196.md): Cessna 320E · Springfield, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1988 · N222L · Substantial damage
  > Drg a night arrival, the plt failed to get a down & locked indcn for the nose gear. He made svrl low passes over the rwy for observation. Tower & fire/rescue personnel rprtd the nose gear appeared to be extended, so the plt made a normal landing. As the nose…
- [NTSB CHI87LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA020.md): Cessna 310R · Belvidere, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1986 · N6096C · Substantial damage
  > During takeoff roll, the acft door popped open at a point too late to abort the takeoff. The PIC tried to hold the door closed while the second plt flew the acft around the traffic pattern. Just prior to touchdown, the door opened wider and the PIC reached to…
- [NTSB CHI85LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA191.md): Cessna A188B · Virden, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 1985 · N731VR · Destroyed
  > During aerial application, the pilot attempted to pass over a set of low wires and under high tension lines. The wires are 300 ft. apart horizontally. The prop contacted the high tension lines and the acft was destroyed on contact with the ground.
- [NTSB CHI85FA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85FA138.md): Beech 58 · Chicago, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 1985 · N1889L · Destroyed
  > The Beech 58 plt was returning at ngt when traffic was very light. After lndg, the acft was retained on local control (lc) freq for the plt's convenience. The plt requested clnc to the twa hangar & was cleared on the most expeditious route. This route went…
- [NTSB CHI84LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA090.md): Cessna 210D · Rockford, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 1984 · N502RF · Substantial damage
  > The plt was on a maintenance test flt to check the landing gear hydraulic power pac. He was unable to lower the main landing gear and landed with the nosewheel down. Examination of the hydraulic pac after the accident revealed that the hydraulic system had…
- [NTSB CHI83IA446](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83IA446.md): Cessna 401A · Frankfort, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1983 · N6208Q · Minor damage
  > The right main landing gear collapsed during landing roll-the right main landing gear bellcrank was found to have failed in instantaneous overload. The rigging of main gear was improper.
- [NTSB CHI83FA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83FA205.md): Beech A36 · Minonk, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 9, 1983 · N6039Z · Substantial damage
  > The plt reported that during takeoff from a private farm strip, he had only 70 KTS as he apchd the end of the rwy. By then, there was not enough room to abort & he believed the acft had insufficient airspeed to clear wires along a roadway about 330 ft from…
- [NTSB CHI83LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA171.md): Beech F33A · Peoria, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 1983 · N2046W · Substantial damage
  > Plt forgot to lower landing gear.
- [NTSB CHI82DA367](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA367.md): Cessna 207 · Bedford Park, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 27, 1982 · N1728U · Substantial damage
  > Pilot made forced landing at night in railroad yard. Engine had loose fuel line.
- [NTSB CHI82DA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA274.md): Cessna 188B · Loami, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 24, 1982 · N4970Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot was taking off on the first flight of the day with a reported load of 1080 lbs of wheat seed. During the takeoff, there was a direct crosswind of 6 KTS and the temperature and dew point were 78 and 68 deg, respectively. After using about 3/4 of the…
- [NTSB CHI82DA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA166.md): Cessna 210 · Galesburg, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 14, 1982 · N210DK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot was discussing short field landing techniques and the use of flaps with the student pilot/passenger and forgot to lower the landing gear. The wheels up landing resulted in substantial damage to the aircraft.
- [NTSB CHI81FEV23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81FEV23.md): Cessna A188B · Metropolis, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jul 3, 1981 · N9545G · Substantial damage

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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" = 'IL' 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
```

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