# NTSB investigations: Continental IO-520 series, PA

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 ERA26LA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA293.md): Beech 58 · Carlisle, PA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 5, 2026 · N29DA · Substantial damage
  > A collision with a deer during landing.
- [NTSB ERA19FA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19FA240.md): Beech F33 · Hatboro, PA · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Aug 8, 2019 · N4082S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation during the departure climb after entering instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB ERA17LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA239.md): Cessna 210L · Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, PA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 11, 2017 · N732FJ · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the left landing gear door actuator, which resulted in a loss of all hydraulic pressure and subsequent gear collapse on landing.
- [NTSB ERA16LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA077.md): Beech A36 · Myerstown, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 2015 · N4314S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during climbout due to his distraction with raising the landing gear.
- [NTSB ERA14CA463](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA463.md): Beech D55 · Hazleton, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 27, 2014 · N222JJ · Substantial damage
  > The brake application for unknown reasons resulting in rupture of the left main landing gear tire and tube, and subsequent loss of directional control.
- [NTSB ERA14LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA051.md): Cessna 210L · Montrose, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 2013 · N777BK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to check the fuel tanks for contaminants after fueling, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to water contamination.
- [NTSB ERA12FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA074.md): Beech 95-C55 · Ulysses, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 2011 · N54552 · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of left engine power due to fuel starvation, and the pilot’s improper configuration of the fuel system during remedial actions, which resulted in fuel starvation of the right engine. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s incomplete…
- [NTSB ERA11FA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA293.md): Beech F33A · Tarentum, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 11, 2011 · N17825 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff, which resulted in a runway overrun. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and excessive loading of the airplane.
- [NTSB ERA10FA404](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10FA404.md): Beech 58 · Saltsburg, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2010 · N28MR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of control of the airplane during low-airspeed airwork and his failure to promptly recover the airplane from the aerodynamic stall, which resulted in a spin. Contributing to the accident were the pilot and certified flight instructor’s…
- [NTSB NYC08FA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA242.md): Beech V35B · Lancaster, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2008 · N9438Q · Substantial damage
  > A complete loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB IAD04LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD04LA011.md): Cessna 210E · Pittsburgh, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2004 · N4974U · Substantial damage
  > The owner/pilot-mechanic's failure to comply with an airworthiness directive, which resulted in a fatigue fracture to the left main landing gear saddle.
- [NTSB IAD03LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03LA038.md): Cessna U206A · Honesdale, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 2003 · N4896F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB NYC03LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA006.md): Beech 58 · Allentown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2002 · N8199R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent retraction of the landing gear on the ground.
- [NTSB NYC02LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA144.md): Cessna 210L · Zelienople, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2002 · N732AK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failure to follow the published aborted landing procedures, with the retraction of the flaps to 10 degrees prior to reaching a safe altitude and airspeed, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent.
- [NTSB IAD02FA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02FA002.md): Cessna 210M · Pittsfield, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2001 · N6053B · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control in flight due to spatial disorientation, and his subsequent overstress of the airplane during a recovery attempt. A factor in the accident was the pilot's use of inappropriate medications.
- [NTSB IAD01LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA058.md): Beech 55 · West Chester, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2001 · N4783M · Substantial damage
  > The partial blockage of the pitot/static system, which led to an inaccurate airspeed indication, and resulted in an aborted takeoff and runway overrun. A factor was the wet runway.
- [NTSB NYC98LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA052.md): Beech BE-33A · Lancaster, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1997 · N4133S · Substantial damage
  > Passenger control interference which resulted in pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing.
- [NTSB NYC98FA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98FA035.md): Cessna 310R · St Mary'S, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1997 · N6923 · Destroyed
  > was the pilot's descent below the minimum descent altitude and his failure to comply with published procedures.
- [NTSB NYC96FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96FA061.md): Cessna P206A · Forks Township, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 1996 · N4655F · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper altitude, and insufficient obstruction lighting requirements established by the Federal Aviation Administration and the Federal Communications Commission.
- [NTSB BFO94LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA117.md): Beech F33A · Quarryville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1994 · N6728X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to touchdown at the proper point and his delayed remedial action. A factor related to the accident was a tailwind.
- [NTSB NYC92LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA138.md): Beech 58 · West Chester, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1992 · N38CL · Substantial damage
  > An encounter with windshear which resulted in the airplane landing hard and short of the runway. A factor related to the accident was the gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB NYC90LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA010.md): Beech 58 · Philadelphia, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1989 · N333TQ · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot of N333TQ to taxi at a speed that would allow him to stop under existing conditions of visibility and taxiway conditions.
- [NTSB NYC89FA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89FA177.md): Beech A36 · Salisbury Twp, PA · Accident · 7 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1989 · N2063V · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The failure of both pilots to see and avoid each other. A contributing factor to the accident was that neither pilot was heard over the radio announcing their position and intentions.
- [NTSB NYC89LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA061.md): Navion NA-1 · Allentown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1988 · N2518T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot stated that he experienced a loss of power shortly after takeoff and landed back on the runway. The landing was hard and the right wing was damaged. The FAA investigator checked the engine and fuel system for possible contaminants and water. No…
- [NTSB NYC89LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA017.md): Cessna A185F · Trumbauersville, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1988 · N185SH · Substantial damage
  > An off airport landing in which the aircraft struck trees and a swing set, following a power loss caused by the failure of the pilot to determine that the fuel selector was in the off position and to turn it on prior to the power loss.
- [NTSB NYC86LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA126.md): Cessna P206A · Wellsboro, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 1986 · N4626F · Substantial damage
  > The acft was cruising at 5,500 ft when the plt experienced a total loss of power. He tried to make it to the Wellsboro arpt, however, he was unable to and landed the acft in a field. The acft ran through a fence and was substantially damaged. When the engine…
- [NTSB NYC84LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA174.md): Beech Bonanza F33A · Tarentum, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 1984 · N4463S · Substantial damage
  > Plt made lndg apch to rwy 02 at 95 mph, flaps one-third down and rt wing down for wind compensation. Plt stated winds were at 090 deg. At 30 ft above the rwy the acft encountered a sudden gust of wind from 270 deg. The acft drifted to thert side of the rwy…
- [NTSB NYC84LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA145.md): Cessna A185F · Hazleton, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1984 · N4925C · Substantial damage
  > According to the plt, he attempted to takeoff on rwy 28 with a variable wind from 180 deg at 9 KTS gusting to 19 KTS. After rolling about 200 ft, he gradually added power, but the acft began turning left, so he reduced the power. The acft straightened out,…
- [NTSB NYC82DA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA034.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Factoryville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Feb 14, 1982 · N14908 · Substantial damage
  > During the previous flight, there was a landing gear malfunction. A mechanic checked the gear and a decision was made to fly the plane with the gear down to another airport for maintenance. During the subsequent flight, the "gear down" speed was not exceeded.…
- [NTSB NYC82FGM03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82FGM03.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Seven Springs, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 15, 1981 · N93647 · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC82FHD25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82FHD25.md): Beech 55 · West Chester, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 23, 1981 · N322SP · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC80DHA32](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC80DHA32.md): Bellanca 17-30 · Pottstown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 20, 1980 · N8863V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC80DHA31](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC80DHA31.md): Cessna A185E · Pottstown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 7, 1980 · N1922U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC79FA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC79FA092.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Hanover, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Sep 9, 1979 · N102CB · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC79FGM14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC79FGM14.md): Beech 58 · Beaver Falls, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 7, 1979 · N15BB · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC79FGM09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC79FGM09.md): Beech BE-58 · Beaver Falls, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 20, 1979 · N15BB · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC78FGM06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC78FGM06.md): Beechcraft B58 · Ebensburg, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Oct 26, 1977 · N830CC · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC76FHA54](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC76FHA54.md): Bellanca 17-30 · Allentown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 14, 1976 · N1291R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC76FGM25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC76FGM25.md): Cessna T310Q · Erie, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 25, 1976 · N5455X · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC76FGT15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC76FGT15.md): Cessna 210 · New Cumberland, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 12, 1976 · N5975F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC76FGM19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC76FGM19.md): Beech S35 · Meadville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 11, 1975 · N239S · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC74FGM29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC74FGM29.md): Cessna 210 · Connellsville, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 14, 1974 · N59210 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC74FGM10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC74FGM10.md): Aero Comdr 200D · West Mifflin, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 20, 1973 · N2962T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC74AN015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC74AN015-201621.md): Beech S35 · State College, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Aug 17, 1973 · N434V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC73FGM29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC73FGM29.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Freidens, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 24, 1973 · N39880 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC73DHD35](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC73DHD35.md): Bellanca 14-19 · N.Philadelphia, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 17, 1973 · N7308V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC72FHA24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC72FHA24.md): Beech S35 · Breinigsville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 9, 1971 · N5770K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC70D0039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC70D0039.md): Beech B55 · Albrightsville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 1, 1969 · N7863L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC69A0052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC69A0052.md): Cessna 402 · Allentown, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Nov 7, 1968 · N8419F · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC69F0046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC69F0046.md): Cessna 210 · West Mifflin, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 7, 1968 · N3738Y · 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" = 'PA' 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=PA

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