# NTSB investigations: Continental IO-520 series, LA

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 CEN27LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN27LA014.md): Cessna 210N · Gonzales, LA · Accident · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Oct 13, 2026 · N1329U
- [NTSB CEN25FA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25FA144.md): Cessna 210L · Raceland, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Apr 3, 2025 · N1574P · Destroyed
  > On April 2, 2025, at 2030 central daylight time, a Cessna 210L airplane, N1574P, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Raceland, Louisiana. The pilot and flight instructor were fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…
- [NTSB CEN25LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA017.md): Beech 58 · Shreveport, LA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 16, 2024 · N4203A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadvertent failure to lower the landing gear before touching down.
- [NTSB CEN24LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA150.md): Cessna U206B · Chandeluer Islands, LA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 5, 2024 · N7896S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper decision to attempt a landing on rough water conditions, which resulted in an impact with the water.
- [NTSB CEN24LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA100.md): Beechcraft BE58 · DeRidder, LA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 26, 2024 · N811CW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s encounter with heavy rain, hail, and severe turbulence associated with a thunderstorm, which resulted in substantial damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB CEN24LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA047.md): Cessna A185F · Barataria, LA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 18, 2023 · N61919 · Substantial damage
  > A recreational boat crossed in front of the airplane’s path during landing on the water which resulted in the airplane colliding with the boat.
- [NTSB CEN22LA391](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA391.md): Beech F33A · Baton Rouge, LA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 18, 2022 · N17747 · Substantial damage
  > The sudden and total loss of fuel flow to the engine for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN21FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21FA025.md): Beech V35 · Slidell, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Oct 21, 2020 · N35DC · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s loss of control shortly after departure for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB CEN19FA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19FA271.md): Cessna U206 · Hopedale, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Aug 18, 2019 · N5364Q · Destroyed
  > The controlled flight into terrain (CFIT), resulting from the pilot’s failure to maintain proper altitude and continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions.
- [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 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 CEN14LA425](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA425.md): Cessna U206E · Braithwaite, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2014 · N2272X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's mismanagement of the fuel system, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and the subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB CEN12LA434](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA434.md): Beech A36 · New Orleans, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 2012 · N136EH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to lower the landing gear before touchdown.
- [NTSB CEN09CA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA272.md): Cessna A185F · Patterson, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 29, 2009 · N4603E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed in a turn while attempting to return to land, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the reported loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DFW07LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA120.md): Cessna U206G · Leeville, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 2007 · N45WT · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the operator of the powerboat to maintain separation from the departing floatplane.
- [NTSB DFW06CA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA016.md): Cessna 210L · Baker, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 26, 2005 · N59051 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance during takeoff roll.
- [NTSB DFW05CA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA216.md): Cessna A188B · Winnsboro, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 15, 2005 · N4952Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the take-off roll.
- [NTSB FTW04LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA201.md): Air Tractor AT-400 · Clayton, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2004 · N3159W · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the high tension power lines.
- [NTSB FTW03FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03FA044.md): Cessna 210L · Kentwood, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 2002 · N93770 · Destroyed
  > The failure of the #1 and #2 connecting rods during climb to cruise due to overheating, resulting from oil starvation. A contributing factor was the low cloud conditions limiting the pilot's visibility during the ensuing emergency landing.
- [NTSB FTW02LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA191.md): Beech BE-V35B · Baton Rouge, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 2002 · N1SU · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW02TA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02TA007.md): Cessna A185F · Houma, LA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 3, 2001 · N727 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's high flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB FTW01LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA071.md): Beech 58 · Shreveport, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 2001 · N7383R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain visual separation with a parked airplane while taxing. Contributory factors were the dark night light conditions, the rain, and the non-lighted ramp area where the unoccupied airplane was parked.
- [NTSB FTW01FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01FA020.md): Cessna 185F · Jena, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 2000 · N6232E · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to land on a highway with vehicle traffic and obstacles and his failure to maintain proper clearance from the obstacles.
- [NTSB FTW00LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA180.md): Cessna A185F · New Orleans, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 2000 · N61441 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB FTW00LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA166.md): Cessna A188B · Pioneer, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2000 · N70114 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with trees while maneuvering during an aerial application flight. A factor was the pilot's lack in experience with aerial application flight operations.
- [NTSB FTW99LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA028.md): Cessna 185F · Venice, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1998 · N4810 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during high speed step-taxi. A factor was the swell left by the boat.
- [NTSB FTW98FA338](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA338.md): Cessna 210M · Leesville, LA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1998 · N732PB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to establish a climb during a night go-around. Factors were the lack of visual cues available to the pilot and the dark night illumination.
- [NTSB FTW98LA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA280.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Shreveport, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1998 · N4038B · Substantial damage
  > The collapsed nose gear as a result of failure of the nose gear locking mechanism.
- [NTSB FTW96LA338](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA338.md): Cessna A188B · Winnsboro, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1996 · N92917 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and altitude/clearance during the takeoff. A factor was the density altitude.
- [NTSB FTW96LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA171.md): Cessna U206G · Venice, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 1996 · N734QW · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions. A factor was the fog.
- [NTSB FTW96LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA103.md): Cessna A185F · Belle Chase, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 1996 · N6034N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of directional control and subsequent encounter with a ditch. The crosswind was a related factor.
- [NTSB FTW95LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA015.md): Cessna 185 · Abbeville, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1994 · N95DM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for wind conditions. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB FTW90DRD15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DRD15.md): Cessna 188 · Archibald, LA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 3, 1990 · N70114 · Substantial damage
  > The power loss for undetermined reasons. A factor was the rough uneven terrain in which the forced landing was performed.
- [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 FTW88LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88LA111.md): Cessna 210D · New Roads, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 1988 · N3799Y · Destroyed
  > The airplane had not had an annual inspection and had not been flown for over a year. The pilot stated he found no contamination during the draining of the fuel sumps. Shortly after takeoff, the engine started sputtering and eventually stopped. During the…
- [NTSB FTW87FA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87FA100.md): Beech D55 · Cameron, LA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 1987 · N413S · Substantial damage
  > The left engine lost power at rotation but, due to the short runway (2500-SOD), the pilot elected to continue the takeoff. He switched the left fuel selector, placed the boost pump switch in the 'high' position and retracted the landing gear and flaps but did…
- [NTSB FTW87DRD01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87DRD01.md): Cessna A188B · Gilbert, LA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 6, 1986 · N53137 · Substantial damage
  > The acft was conducting aerial application operations when a decrease in fuel pressure and engine surging occurred. Examination failed to reveal a reason for the loss of fuel pressure and the subsequent surging of the engine. The emergency landing had to be…
- [NTSB FTW86FA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86FA115.md): Cessna P206C · Grand Chenier, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1986 · N8621Z · Destroyed
  > The aircraft impacted the marshy terrain while in a very shallow descent and wings level attitude and at a relatively high speed (I.e.,cruise). It then cartwheeled and slid to a stop. There was evidence of substantial engine power being developed at impact.…
- [NTSB FTW86LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LA095.md): Cessna A185F · Orange Grove, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1986 · N96158 · Destroyed
  > During a part 135 check ride, the check plt had the plt execute a pwr off landing from an alt of 150 ft AGL. The plt reacted to the pwr loss by attempting a left turn to land. The acft then stalled and impacted the ground after the failure maintain airspeed.
- [NTSB FTW85LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA215.md): Cessna 210E · Natchitoches, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 1985 · N2367F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot experienced partial power loss due to ingestion of the alternate air door shaft needle bearing rollers into the engine, and cross firing of the right magneto. He reportedly closed the throttle and made a gear up forced landing. The aircraft slid…
- [NTSB FTW85LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA004.md): Cessna A185E · Morgan City, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1984 · N2768J · Substantial damage
  > Plt arrived at intended lndg site on remote pipeline canal where quarter boat was operating, overflew site and visually checked conditons. After 100-150 yds of landing roll, the right float struck a submerged object. Float filled with water and acft rolled…
- [NTSB FTW84LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA203.md): Cessna 185F · Belle Chasse, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1984 · N69GV · Minor damage
  > When the plt attempted to start the eng, it 'hung up in the middle of the compression stroke.' He stated that after confirming that the magnetos were off, he attempted to 'free the propeller by hand.' The eng started as soon as the propeller was moved. The…
- [NTSB FTW84LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA042.md): Cessna A185F · Freemason Is., LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 1983 · N61394 · Destroyed
  > The acft was on the return leg of a fishing trip at night. According to the plt, the float plane lifted off after a fairly long run on smooth water. He stated that at 200 ft AGL & 90 KTS, he initiated a 10 to 15 deg right turn & rolled out on a heading of 350…
- [NTSB FTW83LA381](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA381.md): Cessna A188B · Plain Dealing, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1983 · N53282 · Substantial damage
  > The plt flew from his home base to Plain Dealing, LA to onload material for aerial application. During the landing roll-out, the right main gear leg failed. A metallurgical exam revealed the gear leg failed from fatigue which was initiated by corrosion pits…
- [NTSB FTW83LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA210.md): Cessna A188B · Winsboro, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1983 · N70203 · Substantial damage
  > Aprx 600 feet of the 2300 foot strip is concrete and the remainder is turf. According to the pilot, he raised the tail prior to running off the concrete. As the takeoff roll continued onto the turf, the acft veered sharply to the right. Full left rudder,…
- [NTSB FTW83LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA069.md): Cessna A185F · New Orleans, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1982 · N121BJ · Substantial damage
  > The eng quit while the amphibious acft was over the city. The acft had insufficient altitude to reach the Mississippi river & the plt made a forced landing on a residential street. The left main tank contained 14 gals of fuel & no usable fuel was in the right…
- [NTSB FTW83LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA050.md): Cessna 185 · Venice, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1982 · N1829R · Substantial damage
  > Pilot making water takeoff pass piers collided with a tug that appeared out of a slip. Aircraft sank.
- [NTSB FTW82DA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA213.md): Cessna A185E · Lafayette, LA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 6, 1982 · N210ZZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot stated that during a water landing the right main landing gear dropped down causing the aircraft to swerve to the right. The left wing contacted the water and received substantial damage. The reason for the gear to drop out was never determined.
- [NTSB FTW82DRD05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DRD05.md): Cessna A185F · Pecan Island, LA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 10, 1981 · N80337 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW81DRD50](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81DRD50.md): Cessna A185F · Leeville, LA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 28, 1981 · N33CT · 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" = 'LA' 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=LA

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