# NTSB investigations: Continental IO-520 series, NV 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. Page 1 of 2 · 63 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB WPR26LA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA298.md): Cessna A185F · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Aug 8, 2026 · N185 · Substantial damage - [NTSB WPR21LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA030.md): Cessna 310 · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 29, 2020 · N101G · Destroyed > The pilot’s failure to maintain the airplane’s minimum controllable airspeed while maneuvering with one engine inoperative. Also causal was the loss of power in the left engine due to oil starvation. Contributing to the accident were inadequate maintenance… - [NTSB WPR19LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA138.md): Beech 36 · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 5, 2019 · N6684Z · Substantial damage > The pilot’s inability to maintain directional control during landing in gusty crosswind conditions for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence. - [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 GAA17CA362](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA362.md): Cessna A185 · Henderson, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 23, 2017 · N4356R · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions. - [NTSB WPR17LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA072.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Carson City, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 2017 · N39894 · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to internal corrosion of the fuel manifold valve. Also causal was the pilot's decision to return to the runway following the loss of engine power shortly after takeoff, and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of… - [NTSB GAA17CA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA054.md): Cessna A185 · Winnemucca, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 25, 2016 · N7711L · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. - [NTSB WPR16FA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA172.md): Beech A36 · Sparks, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2016 · N985CA · Destroyed > The pilot's selection of a landing runway which, given the wind and traffic conditions, was susceptible to high crosswinds and the translation of wake turbulence across its approach path, and the controller's and pilot's failure to ensure separation from the… - [NTSB GAA16CA362](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA362.md): Cessna U206 · Ely, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 30, 2016 · N9304R · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's incorrect pitch control during the landing flare, which resulted in a tail strike. - [NTSB WPR15CA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15CA102.md): Cessna 185 - E · Carson City, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 11, 2015 · N185NV · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing with a crosswind which resulted in a ground loop. - [NTSB WPR14CA387](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA387.md): Beech E33A · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 21, 2014 · N15RJ · Substantial damage > The pilot's incorrect engine start procedures, which included improper throttle position and failure to keep the brakes applied, which resulted in a loss of directional control and subsequent collision with a parked airplane. - [NTSB WPR14CA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA073.md): Cessna A185F · Carson City, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 22, 2013 · N185CY · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing which resulted in the airplane veering off the runway and nosing over. - [NTSB WPR12CA415](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA415.md): Beech V35B · Elko, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 8, 2012 · N1129T · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear during the aborted takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to perform a thorough preflight inspection. - [NTSB WPR12CA381](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA381.md): Cessna A185F · Gerlach, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 31, 2012 · N3946Q · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. - [NTSB WPR12LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA116.md): Beech S35 · Dixie Valley, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 2012 · N272D · Substantial damage > The airplane’s encounter with forecast low-level windshear conditions during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of lift. - [NTSB WPR10LA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA347.md): Beech E-55 · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2010 · N3644A · Substantial damage > The landing gear collapse for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB WPR09CA438](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA438.md): Beech S35 · Fallon, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 8, 2009 · N272D · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an obstacle during taxi. - [NTSB WPR09LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA100.md): Cessna 210A · Henderson, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 2009 · N210TF · Substantial damage > An undetermined failure of the hydraulic power pack to fully extend the main landing gear through both the normal and emergency systems. - [NTSB LAX07CA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA244.md): Beech 36 · Jean, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 6, 2007 · N9ET · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB LAX06LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA187.md): Hunter Comp Air 6 · Minden, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 2006 · N6008N · Substantial damage > a loss of engine power due to an excessively rich mixture. The underlying reasons for the overly rich mixture were not determined. Also causal was the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering for a forced landing, which led to a… - [NTSB LAX06CA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA135.md): Cessna T210H · Wells, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 2, 2006 · N57AB · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind conditions and failure to maintain directional control. - [NTSB ANC06LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06LA024.md): Cessna 185 · Ely, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 2006 · N120KM · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for a quartering tailwind while taxiing, which resulted in a loss of control and an on ground encounter with terrain. A factor in the accident was the quartering crosswind. - [NTSB LAX05CA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA016.md): Bellanca BL17-30 · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 25, 2004 · N4894V · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power. - [NTSB LAX04CA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA222.md): Cessna A188A · Minden, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 2, 2004 · N9961G · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing roll, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop. A contributing factor was the pilot's lack of experience in the accident airplane. - [NTSB LAX04LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA178.md): Beech V35 · Elko, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 2004 · N7923M · Destroyed > the pilot's improper mixture leaning technique and failure to attain an adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in a stall/mush. - [NTSB LAX02LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA190.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Fallon, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2002 · N8249R · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to attain an adequate takeoff airspeed, which resulted in a stall/mush. The high gross weight and density altitude were contributing factors. - [NTSB LAX02LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA052.md): Cessna 185F · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 2001 · N5172R · Substantial damage > Wear on the tail wheel thrust plate spacers resulted in the compression springs binding on the thrust plates and the tail wheel sticking, so that the pilot could not maintain directional control. - [NTSB LAX02LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA027.md): Cessna 210K · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 2001 · N8232M · Substantial damage > The failure of maintenance personnel to properly diagnose the cause of a reported maintenance discrepancy resulting in the airplane being released from an annual inspection with a worn hydraulic pump which lacked sufficient output to operate the landing gear.… - [NTSB LAX02LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA011.md): Cessna A185E · Winnemucca, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2001 · N7711L · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, failure to maintain directional control and use of excessive braking, which resulted in the airplane nosing over. - [NTSB LAX01LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA034.md): Cessna 185F · Carson City, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 2000 · N185CY · Substantial damage > Fuel starvation precipitated by the pilot's continued use of the fuel selector valve that was not seating in the detents properly. - [NTSB LAX99LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA194.md): Cessna A185F · Elko, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 1999 · N185FM · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to adequately compensate for the variable and gusty winds, and, to maintain directional control of the aircraft while landing. - [NTSB LAX98LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA124.md): Cessna 210K · Fallon, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1998 · N8274M · Substantial damage > The aircraft owner/pilot's improper assembly of the engine oil pump, which resulted in failure of the unit and oil starvation failure of the engine. A factor was the lack of supervision of the owner/pilot's work by the A & P mechanic. - [NTSB LAX95LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA281.md): Beech V35B · Minden, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1995 · N444DG · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of the wrong runway, improper decision to land with a quartering tail wind, and his improper compensation of the prevailing wind conditions. The gusting crosswind and tail wind were factors in this accident. - [NTSB LAX93FA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FA246.md): Beech S35 · Lovelock, NV · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1993 · N5865J · Destroyed > The pilot's continuation of VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions and mountainous terrain. - [NTSB LAX91LA330](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA330.md): Beech V-35 · Minden, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1991 · N2037W · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to properly adjust the mixture setting prior to landing to ensure the continued operation of the engine. - [NTSB SEA87LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA021.md): Bellanca BL17-30 · Beatty, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1986 · N4797V · Substantial damage > While in cruise at 11,500 ft MSL, fuel pressure and engine pwr were lost. Plt tried variations of fuel tank selections and boost pump with no success. During forced landing attempt at remote airstrip, plt misjudged approach, stalled acft about 100 yds short… - [NTSB SEA86LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA201.md): Cessna 210F · Lages, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1986 · N1873F · Substantial damage > The plt was unable to divert around numerous thunderstorms along in his flight path. Subsequently, he made a precautionary landing on a soft, dry lake bed were the aircraft nosed over. - [NTSB SEA86LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA192.md): Cessna 185FII · Reno, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1986 · N185M · Destroyed > Plt attempted takeoff with acft 540 pounds over max cert wt and 8500 ft density altitude conditions. Acft became airborne but positive climb and airspeed increase not possible. Plt turned to avoid obstructions, putting acft into semi-controlled collision with… - [NTSB SEA85LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA157.md): Meyers 2000 · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1985 · N200AW · Substantial damage > A loss of pwr occurred just as the acft was entering the traffic pattern. The acft was landed 650 ft short of the rwy. The reason for the pwr loss could not be determined by an a & p mechanic. The plt did not plan the apch accurately enough to touchdown on… - [NTSB SEA84LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84LA147.md): Cessna 207A · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1984 · N6480H · Substantial damage > The acft went off the rwy during a landing and the plt attempted a go-around with full flaps. The acft collided with a ditch and an irrigation pipe between the rwy and the taxi-way. The plt did not file an accident report. The accident information was… - [NTSB LAX83LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA261.md): Cessna 401A · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1983 · N6293Q · Substantial damage > The acfts main landing gear collapsed during landing touchdown. After the right main gear collapsed the acft veered to the right and came to rest about 600 ft beyond the threshold and 90 ft northwest of the rwy edge. An FAA inspector said 'it appears that an… - [NTSB LAX83FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FA038.md): Cessna P206B · Near Shafter, NV · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1982 · N8606Z · Destroyed > Pilot flew into the ground turning on final approach. Left wing and landing gear made first ground contact. The night was dark and terrain lacked lights. The runway was lighted. There were no known malfunctions to equipment. None of the occupants on board had… - [NTSB LAX82FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FA032.md): Beech 58 · Elko, NV · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Dec 29, 1981 · N1537W · Destroyed - [NTSB LAX80FVW12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80FVW12.md): Bellanca 17-30 · Lathrop Wells, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Mar 8, 1980 · N4731V · Destroyed - [NTSB LAX79DXQ31](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX79DXQ31.md): Cessna 206 · Fallon, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 5, 1979 · N4736F · Destroyed - [NTSB OAK78FXQ03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK78FXQ03.md): Cessna 182 · Austin, NV · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 15, 1977 · N58636 · 2 aircraft · Minor damage - [NTSB OAK77DXQ18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK77DXQ18.md): Cessna 185F · Winnemucca, NV · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 9, 1977 · N5060R · Substantial damage - [NTSB OAK76FXQ70](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK76FXQ70.md): Bellanca 17-30 · Yerington, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Sep 22, 1976 · N4824V · Substantial damage - [NTSB OAK76FVW19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK76FVW19.md): Bellanca 17-30 · Laughlin, NV · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 10, 1976 · N4772V · Substantial damage - [NTSB OAK75AP051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK75AP051.md): Cessna T210K · Battle Mt, NV · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 4, 1975 · N8120G · Substantial damage Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?engine=17032&state=NV&page=2 ## 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" = 'NV' 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=NV --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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