# NTSB investigations: Continental IO-520 series, MO

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 CEN24LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA197.md): Cessna U206 · Butler, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 25, 2024 · N29173 · Destroyed
  > The jumper’s unintentional deployment of his emergency parachute and subsequent impact with the airplane’s horizontal stabilizer.
- [NTSB CEN24LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA077.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Washington, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 30, 2023 · N678MJ · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power due to an obstructed fuel vapor return path. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadvertent aerodynamic stall/spin, which likely increased the severity of the ground impact.
- [NTSB CEN23LA365](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA365.md): Cessna A188B · Chillicothe, MO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 11, 2023 · N9237R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to operate the airplane with a known tailwheel anomaly, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB WPR23LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA218.md): Cessna A188B · Chillicothe, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 7, 2023 · N731UF · Destroyed
  > A partial loss of engine power due to a tear in the fuel manifold diaphragm, which prevented sufficient fuel flow to the engine.
- [NTSB CEN22FA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22FA096.md): Beech 58 · Defiance, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jan 9, 2022 · N585CK · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s loss of airplane control while flying in night instrument conditions due to spatial disorientation and the flight crew’s inability to recover from an unusual airplane attitude.
- [NTSB CEN20LA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA288.md): Beech 36 · Independence, MO · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 16, 2020 · N630JL · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the No. 5 piston head and ring, which resulted in a total loss of engine power and the pilot’s decision to takeoff with a known mechanical issue.
- [NTSB GAA20CA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20CA072.md): Cessna U206 · Mexico, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 10, 2019 · N29173 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly set the parking brake before exiting an operating airplane, which resulted in a runaway airplane and subsequent impact with trees.
- [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 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 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 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 GAA16CA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA217.md): Cessna A185 · Chesterfield, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 9, 2016 · N4095A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop and a wing strike.
- [NTSB CEN15FA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA267.md): Beech A36 · Huggins, MO · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 2015 · N3193W · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle-of-attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control.
- [NTSB CEN15FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA060.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Boonville, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 2014 · N6629V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a forced landing following a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack, and an aerodynamic stall at a low altitude.…
- [NTSB CEN15LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA050.md): Cessna 401A · Fulton, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 2014 · N401ME · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the right engine magneto distributor drive gears, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the operator’s failure to inspect and maintain the magnetos in accordance with the engine…
- [NTSB CEN12CA613](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA613.md): Beech A36 · Washington, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 7, 2012 · N41HC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot raised the landing gear handle instead of the flap handle during a touch-and-go landing, resulting in the collapse of the nose landing gear while accelerating to takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN12CA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA193.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Branson, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 17, 2012 · N801RC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain directional control of the airplane while landing with a gusting crosswind.
- [NTSB CEN12LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA147.md): Bellanca 17-30 · Kansas City, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 2012 · N6564V · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the nosewheel steering pushrod, which resulted in a loss of airplane directional control and runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN11FA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA202.md): Cessna T210M · Independence, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 2011 · N6149B · Substantial damage
  > Latent dimensional discrepancies related to the engine crankcase main bearing saddle bores, which precipitated the fatigue failure of the crankshaft and a complete loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the engine manufacturer's failure to…
- [NTSB CEN11IA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11IA179.md): Cessna 210N · Columbia, MO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 2011 · N92MP · Minor damage
  > The pilot did not extend the landing gear before touchdown due to his distraction during the landing approach and his not using a landing checklist.
- [NTSB CEN09CA356](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA356.md): Beech A36 · Charleston, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 20, 2009 · N451S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent use of the landing gear selector handle instead of the flap handle during landing rollout, which resulted in the collapse of the nose landing gear.
- [NTSB DEN08FA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08FA078.md): Cessna P206 · Mount Vernon, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2008 · N2537X · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin. Contributing factors in this accident were the entanglement of the parachute in the elevator control system, reducing the pilot's ability to regain control.
- [NTSB CHI07CA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA218.md): Cessna 188A · New Hartford, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 16, 2007 · N4412Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the tree line during the turn between aerial application passes. The low altitude, the downdraft encountered by the pilot, and the trees were contributing factors.
- [NTSB CHI07CA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA180.md): Cessna 188B · Wyaconda, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 26, 2007 · N4998Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the trees. A factor in the accident was the trees.
- [NTSB CHI07LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA127.md): Beech S35 · Brookfield, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 2007 · N8820M · Substantial damage
  > Improper maintenance by maintenance personnel by not properly torquing cylinder thru-bolts. The loose stud nuts which resulted in the separation of the cylinder and the crop and ditch were factors.
- [NTSB CHI06LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA060.md): Cessna 310R · St. Charles, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 2006 · N310CK · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight collision with a duck during cruise flight resulting in a ruptured fuel tank and the strobe/light assembly electrical short resulting in a fire to the right wing tip tank. Contributing factors were the dusk light conditions.
- [NTSB CHI05CA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA201.md): Cessna 188 · Mexico, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 26, 2005 · N731SV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors were the grass terrain adjacent to the runway and the collapse of the main landing gear.
- [NTSB CHI05LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA149.md): Cessna 188 · Senath, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2005 · N9778G · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the tower guy wires. A factor was the extra antenna guy wire.
- [NTSB CHI04LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA120.md): Cessna 188B · Pleasant Hill, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2004 · N188SA · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's improper fuel calculations. Contributing factors to the accident included the inaccurate fuel gage and the trees.
- [NTSB CHI03LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA168.md): Cessna A188B · Hornersville, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2003 · N70403 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff. A contributing factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB CHI03LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA123.md): Beech 95-C55 · Point Lookout, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 2003 · N541U · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft. Contributing factors were the sudden windshift to a tailwind, the wet runway surface, the lack of available runway overrun area and the rocky, descending embankment.
- [NTSB CHI02LA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA282.md): Cessna A188B · Dexter, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2002 · N4919Q · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue fracture of the connecting rod, the recommended engine overhaul not performed by the company, and the low altitude flight.
- [NTSB CHI02LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA028.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Nevada, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 2001 · N76SV · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate fuel consumtion calculations by the pilot resulting in fuel starvation during the aborted landing, and the overloaded steering link for undetermined reasons resulting in the lack of directional control during landing. Factors were the…
- [NTSB CHI01FA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA206.md): Beech E-55 · Carterville, MO · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 2001 · N91WC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and the pilot's improper in-flight planning and decisions. Factors relating to the accident were the pilot's lack of experience in the airplane, the inadvertent spiral, and the residence.
- [NTSB CHI00LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA094.md): Cessna A188B · Hayti, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 2000 · N4859Q · Substantial damage
  > the failure of maintenance personnel to properly install and connect the aileron control rod. Factors were the inadequate annual inspection by maintenance personnel and the aileron control not possible by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI00LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA091.md): Beech 58 · Festus, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 2000 · N19WM · Substantial damage
  > the pilot inadvertently retracted the landing gear instead of the flaps during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CHI99LA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA347.md): Beech V35B · Henrietta, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1999 · N3047W · Substantial damage
  > The engine failure due to mismanagement of the fuel system and aircraft control not maintained by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI96LA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA292.md): Cessna 210E · Clarksville, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1996 · N4963U · Substantial damage
  > fuel starvation for undetermined reason(s). Factors relating to the accident were: the crop, and the uphill terrain condition in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB CHI96LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA239.md): Cessna A188B · Saint Charles, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1996 · N9703J · Substantial damage
  > a partial loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. The factors involved were the pilot did not perform load jettison and low airspeed.
- [NTSB CHI95LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA224.md): Bellanca 17-30 · Springfield, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1995 · N6566V · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of the left main landing gear for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB CHI95LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA201.md): Beech V35B · Cameron, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1995 · N84FB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged the flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CHI95LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA056.md): Cessna 206G · Butler, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1994 · N9924R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate visual lookout. A factor associated with the accident was the dark night lighting conditions.
- [NTSB CHI94FA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94FA157.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Camdenton, MO · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 14, 1994 · N4226B · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft. A factor was his lack of experience flying in actual instrument flight conditions.
- [NTSB CHI94LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA075.md): Cessna 210L · Chesterfield, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 1994 · N810BP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's poorly planned approach. A factor in the accident was the loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB CHI94LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA065.md): Cessna 210M · Festus, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1993 · N761AG · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were: the icy runway, crosswind and snowbank.
- [NTSB CHI93LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA261.md): Beech F33A · Kahoka, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1993 · N18RB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's premature liftoff. The soft runway condition was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI93LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA178.md): Cessna 188A · Harrisonville, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1993 · N4426Q · Substantial damage
  > Pilot in command's failure to attain a proper climb.
- [NTSB CHI93LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA120.md): Beech 35 · Lee'S Summit, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 1993 · N354KP · No damage
  > The pilot's improper procedures during ground operations.
- [NTSB CHI92DCA02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DCA02.md): Cessna 188B · Risco, MO · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 16, 1992 · N731GX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in commands failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the aborted takeoff. The pilot's inadequate evaluation of the wind was a factor.
- [NTSB MKC90LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA004.md): Bellanca 17-30 · Gainesville, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1989 · N6569V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for wind conditions and to maintain runway alignment during the landing approach. Contributing to the accident was the turbulent conditions.

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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" = 'MO' 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=MO

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