# NTSB investigations: Continental IO-520 series, SC

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.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB ERA26LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA154.md): Beech V35 · Saluda, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 21, 2026 · N15VM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during an aborted landing, which resulted in a runway excursion, collision with a fence, and a hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA25LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA094.md): Beech 58 · Florence, SC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 27, 2024 · N458K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to follow the emergency procedures and extend the landing gear manually after the landing gear did not initially extend normally.
- [NTSB ERA24LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA193.md): Beech E-55 · Greenville, SC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 24, 2024 · N333HE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing.
- [NTSB ERA22LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA005.md): Cessna 210 · Columbia, SC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 5, 2021 · N6318B · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the landing gear hydraulic power pack for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB ERA21LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA101.md): Beech F33 · Columbia, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 13, 2021 · N266DC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's in-flight loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation during a missed approach in instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB ERA18LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA258.md): Beech 35 · Georgetown, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 22, 2018 · N435RB · Substantial damage
  > A loss of directional control during landing due to overstress failure of the left seat’s left rudder pedal arm clevis, which occurred as a result of manufacturing defects.
- [NTSB ERA16LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA135.md): Cessna 210L · Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 2016 · N59196 · Substantial damage
  > A complete loss of electrical power, which resulted from the separation of an alternator wire due to corrosion. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the emergency landing gear extension system due to a lack of hydraulic fluid, which resulted in…
- [NTSB ERA13FA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA348.md): Beech D55 · Conway, SC · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2013 · N7641N · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control, which resulted from his failure to follow the loss of single engine power checklist procedures after a total loss of right engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper…
- [NTSB ERA12LA500](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA500.md): Beech V35B · Effingham, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2012 · N11JK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to avoid an encounter with known adverse weather conditions, which resulted in an in-flight upset, temporary loss of control, and loading of the airframe, engine, and propeller that led to the in-flight separation of the propeller and the…
- [NTSB ERA12LA450](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA450.md): Beech A36 · Johns Island, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2012 · N6672B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to complete the manual emergency gear extension after a loss of electrical power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to delegate the landing gear extension to a non-pilot-rated passenger.
- [NTSB ERA09CA342](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA342.md): Beech F33A · Rock Hill, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 13, 2009 · N266DC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to correctly extend the landing gear before landing.
- [NTSB ERA09CA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA319.md): Cessna A188B · Kingstree, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 3, 2009 · N9364R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ATL05FA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05FA135.md): Beech V35B · Rock Hill, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2005 · N9JQ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ATL04LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA025.md): Cessna U206F · Edgefield, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 2003 · N3007R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the checklist to ensure the fuel filler cap was secured resulting in fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ATL02LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA163.md): Cessna 210L · Georgetown, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 2002 · N32W · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the landing gear to lock in the down position.
- [NTSB MIA02FA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02FA102.md): Beech F33A · Conway, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 29, 2002 · N858KS · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to request in-flight weather avoidance assistance and his poor in-flight planning/decision for flying into a Level 5 thunderstorm resulting in an in-flight loss of control, uncontrolled descent, and subsequent in-flight collision with…
- [NTSB ATL99LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA099.md): Cessna A185F · Chapin, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1999 · N881FD · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the collision with a utility wire.
- [NTSB ATL99LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA063.md): Cessna 185 · Hilton Head, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 1999 · N185MN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate evaluation of weather information that resulted in his failure to maintain directional control during landing. Factors were gusting winds, and a tail wind.
- [NTSB ATL93FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93FA028.md): Beech 58 · West Columbia, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1992 · N9321Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued operation with known deficient equipment, his improper descent, and his failure to perform a missed approach. A factor was the operator's inadequate surveillance of the pilot's procedures and the maintenance of the airplane.
- [NTSB ATL90DLG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90DLG01.md): Cessna 188B · Hartsville, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Oct 5, 1989 · N21897 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain adequate in-flight clearance from obstacles.
- [NTSB ATL89LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA201.md): Beech A-36 · Charleston, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1989 · N4534S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from other parked aircraft while taxiing.
- [NTSB ATL89IA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89IA026.md): Beech 58 · Georgetown, SC · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1988 · N958MC · Minor damage
  > The plt reported that the nose gear collapsed after a 'normal' ldg. An FAA inspector who examined the rwy after the mishap reported that he found tire marks which indicated that the nose tire had contacted the rwy several times after the main tires touched…
- [NTSB ATL87FA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87FA257.md): Beech V-35B · Hilton Head, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1987 · N6591S · Destroyed
  > PIC said he had wx brief. Noted tstms ovr atlantic & fog at arpt. Stated he would hold ovr ocean until arpt clr. Acft track on radar was into area of tstms ovr ocean followed by mode c altitude deviations and loss of radar contact. Acft recovered from ocean.…
- [NTSB ATL87LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA192.md): Navion H · New Ellenton, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1987 · N2525T · Substantial damage
  > Previously, the acft had been involved in a gear-up lndg & was out of svc while it was being repaired. Drg that time the annual inspn expired. A special airworthiness certificate was obtained to ferry the acft to the sizemore arpt for the annual inspn. Drg…
- [NTSB ATL87LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA157.md): Beech A36 · Greenville, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1987 · N1859A · Substantial damage
  > The plt made a precautionary ldg after experiencing acft electrical problems and observing the ammeter indicate discharging. The nose and rt main ldg gear collapsed during rollout braking. The plt reported that the gear had extended prior to ldg using the…
- [NTSB ATL87LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA133.md): Beech E-55 · Spartanburg, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 1987 · N713DM · Substantial damage
  > The plt reported that he lowered the ldg gear and observed a down-and-locked indication on the ldg gear position light on final appch. During rollout, he felt a severe vibration in the nose gear and pulled back on the yoke in an attempt to reduce it. He then…
- [NTSB ATL85LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA092.md): Beech 95-C55 · Charleston, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 1985 · N211DS · Substantial damage
  > Plt making practice coupled ILS apch in VMC. Intercepted localizer outside the outer marker. Held the gear,intending to lower them at om. Continued inbd to dh where he resumed manual control. Observed gear warning lt and heard aural gear warning but failed to…
- [NTSB ATL85MA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85MA049.md): Beech 58 · Charleston, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1984 · N7230R · Destroyed
  > Plt descended below mda during a night VOR (non-precision) apch to an uncontrolled arpt and collided with trees & groundwhich were obscured by fog. The plt had 'pushed' himself to make the trip according to friends and associates in an attempt to win an…
- [NTSB ATL84LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA259.md): Cessna 210L · Conway, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1984 · N29276 · Substantial damage
  > The acft crashed into trees and after a loss of power during final apch. Plt reported the acft had 70 gallons of avgas onboard at departure from Conway, SC, at 0900 EDT. The proposed flt from Conway to florence, SC, and back to Conway was a distance of 72 NM.…
- [NTSB ATL84LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA152.md): Beech E55 · Charleston, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 1984 · N85052 · Substantial damage
  > After the landing the acft landing gear retracted during a period of maximum braking to avoid an arresting cable. During the examination of the landing gear door damage it was determined that the landing gear was retracted during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ATL84LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA066.md): Cessna P206A · Charleston, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 1983 · N4648F · Substantial damage
  > The acft undershot the rwy during landing. The weather was VMC but the landing was made one hour after official sunset. Visibility was reported as 10 miles. There were no problems reported with the arpt or acft except the plt during one radio call saying he…
- [NTSB ATL83FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FA009.md): Beech 58 · Allendale, SC · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1982 · N958MC · Substantial damage
  > About 30 min after departure, electrical equipment began to fail. The plt turned off the alternator & reset with no change. He then switched to the #1 regulator which did not correct the problem. While turning on downwind the gear handle was placed down & all…
- [NTSB ATL82DA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA165.md): Beech A36 · Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 15, 1982 · N1691W · Destroyed
  > As the pilot approached his destination, he descended from 9000 ft MSL and leveled at 1600 ft MSL. At about the time he leveled, the engine quit abruptly. He stated that he switched the fuel selector to the right tank and tried to start the engine, but was…
- [NTSB ATL82FLG07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82FLG07.md): Cessna P206 · Barnwell, SC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 27, 1981 · N2518X · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ATL82FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82FA024.md): Cessna 210N · Rock Hill, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Dec 1, 1981 · N5339Y · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA78FLG04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA78FLG04.md): Beech 58 · Hilton Head, SC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 25, 1977 · N10VS · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK78X0100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK78X0100.md): Cessna 188B · St Matthews, SC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 1, 1977 · N53354 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA77FLG04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77FLG04.md): Beech D55 · Charleston, SC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 27, 1976 · N535Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA76DLG48](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA76DLG48.md): Cessna 188 · Irmo, SC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 29, 1976 · N21664 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA76DLG42](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA76DLG42.md): Cessna 188 · St Matthews, SC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 20, 1976 · N53168 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA76FLG26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA76FLG26.md): Cessna U206F · Hardeeville, SC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 16, 1976 · N8273Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA75DLG09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA75DLG09.md): Cessna 188B · Cameron, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 10, 1974 · N5754G · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA73FLG48](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA73FLG48.md): Cessna U206C · Little River, SC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 1, 1973 · N29147 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA73FLG42](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA73FLG42.md): Beech 95-C55 · Orangeburg, SC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 5, 1973 · N4112 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA73FLG25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA73FLG25.md): Cessna 206 · Spartanburg, SC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 12, 1972 · N5017U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA73DLG17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA73DLG17.md): Cessna A188 · Fairfax, SC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 31, 1972 · N21735 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA71FLG25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA71FLG25.md): Cessna 210E · Fort Lawn, SC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 23, 1971 · N2322T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA69F0367](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA69F0367.md): Beech 95-C55 · Florence, SC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 2, 1969 · N5701V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA68F0513](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA68F0513.md): Cessna 206 · Spartanburg, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Mar 29, 1968 · N5017U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA66D0153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA66D0153.md): Cessna 210 · Charleston, SC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 25, 1965 · N4974U · Substantial damage

## 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" = 'SC' 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=SC

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