# NTSB investigations: Continental IO-520 series, 1984

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 MKC85FPG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85FPG02.md): Cessna 210L · Newport, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Dec 24, 1984 · N94257 · Destroyed
  > The acft collided with trees during an emergency landing following a loss of pwr en route. The eng and prop separated during the accident and were submerged in water which prevented an examination to determine cause of the pwr loss.
- [NTSB FTW85LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA085.md): Beech 95-C55 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1984 · N4826J · Substantial damage
  > The plt attempted to extend the landing gear but failed to complete the landing checklist by insuring that the gear were down and locked. The acft landed gear up causing a small post crash fire. The plt had been requested to keep his speed up during the apch.…
- [NTSB FTW85FA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85FA078.md): Beech V35A · Midlothian, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1984 · N7460N · Destroyed
  > N7460N, operating as mid-america flt 401, crashed while on an IFR flt plan enroute to corpus christi, TX. After having been vectored around a heavy thunderstorm & cleared direct to waco, TX. The plt contacted fort worth center & stated that he had 'lost my…
- [NTSB ANC85LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85LA030.md): Cessna U206 · Point Hope, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1984 · N735QP · Substantial damage
  > The acft crashed during takeoff while on a schedule air taxi flt. The plt & 5 passengers escaped serious injury. Investigation revealed the takeoff was attempted with suface winds reported as quartering directly across the takeoff rwy from 30 to more than 40…
- [NTSB LAX85LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA075.md): Beech V35B · Oceano, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1984 · N137TW · Substantial damage
  > The plt made a forced landing after a total loss of power during the takeoff climb & the acft sustained substantial damage. In a subsequent conversation the plt stated that the fuel selector was either positioned on the left tip tank, or it was positioned in…
- [NTSB FTW85LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA075.md): Cessna 210G · Temple, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 1984 · N5901F · Destroyed
  > During the flt in IMC, plt reported low oil pressure to ATC and declared an emergency. Aprx 4 mins later an engine failure was experienced. Plt stated he broke out of the overcast at aprx 250 ft AGL and the acft impacted a power line during the attempted…
- [NTSB CHI85LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA069.md): Cessna 210M · Columbus, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1984 · N22FP · Destroyed
  > The plt reported that he did not have the acft refueled prior to departure & once airborne encountered a stronger head wind than anticipated. He stated that most of the possible en route fuel stops were 'down due to fog.' When aprx 18 mi past port Columbus…
- [NTSB DEN85FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85FA037.md): Cessna T-210G · Meeker, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1984 · N6805R · Destroyed
  > The a/c dept larami, WY on an IFR flt to grand junction, CO.in the vicinity of Meeker, CO, the plt experienced an apparent instrument gyro problem. He flew off course once but with the help of ARTCC he was vectored back on course, only to again go off crse,…
- [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 ANC85LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85LA028.md): Cessna 185 · Nome, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1984 · N4895C · Substantial damage
  > The acft crashed during takeoff in gusty wind conditions. The acft reportedly hit a snow drift during takeoff and veeredoff the road being used as a rwy. The acft flew a short distance before impact.
- [NTSB LAX85LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA044.md): Cessna 185F · Glendale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1984 · N4845E · Substantial damage
  > The acft went to the left of the desired track for takeoff and the plt said that in the attempt to regain directional control by means of throttle manipulation and brake application (the plt in later inspection of rwy and brakes reported rubber marks on the…
- [NTSB CHI85LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA090.md): Beech 58 · Hayward, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1984 · N1807W · Substantial damage
  > The acft sustained subst damage after uncontrolled contact with the rwy during landing. Investigation revealed that the landing was inadvertently attempted at a time when the winds shifted to a direct x-wind with gusts to 35 KTS.
- [NTSB ATL85LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA030.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Ariton, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1984 · N8794V · Substantial damage
  > Acft lost pwr and plt attempted to restart engine by switching fuel tanks. Power was not regained and forced landing was made in a field. Plt stated aux tanks were full and rt main contained 1/2 gallon of fuel. Fuel tank selected at time of power loss is…
- [NTSB BFO85FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO85FA001.md): Beech 58 · Hot Springs, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1984 · N777AB · Destroyed
  > The destn arpt was unattended at night & when the plt received his last wx briefing at 0519 CDT, no current wx info was available. During arrival, the acft was vectored for an ILS rwy 24 apch & the plt was advised that current wx info was still not available.…
- [NTSB NYC85LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA011.md): Cessna 206 · Menemsha, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1984 · N8063E · Substantial damage
  > During climb out when the plt normally retracted the landing gear he was copying an IFR clearance. The gear were not retracted and upon touchdown in the pond the float acft nosed over in the 8 ft deep water.
- [NTSB DEN85FA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85FA015.md): Cessna 414-8 · Cheyenne, WY · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1984 · N1597T · Destroyed
  > The acft departed the airport in IFR conditions (snowing) & was observed staggering into the air. Shortly after takeoff the acft struck power lines & crashed into homes in a residential area. Investigation revealed that the acft had accumulated ice & in…
- [NTSB ANC85LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85LA009.md): Cessna U-206C · Iliamna, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1984 · N9577G · Substantial damage
  > The acft dragged a wing tip & nosed over while landing on a small lake near Iliamna, Alaska. The passenger seated next to the PIC stated that the plt had cancelled his flt plan prior to landing, circled the lake & made a long final apch to a touchdown on the…
- [NTSB ANC85LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85LA007.md): Cessna A185E · Shulin Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1984 · N70018 · Substantial damage
  > The acft nosed over during a water landing. This acft had wheels in the floats and one of the wheels was not retracted for the water landing. These gear are hand retracted by the plt. The plt said he checked visually to insure the left gear was up but did not…
- [NTSB SEA85LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA010.md): Cessna C-207 · Juneau, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1984 · N70076 · Substantial damage
  > The right wing of N70076 contacted the spinning propeller of a PA-32-300 while taxiing from the ramp area to the active rwy. Plt stated he was checking the clearance on the left side of the acft and once viewing the PA-32-300 it was too late for the remedial…
- [NTSB SEA85LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA007.md): Cessna 180 · Burley, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1984 · N4752Q · Substantial damage
  > As plt initiated takeoff in a left x-wind, acft began to weathervane to the left. Increased right rudder and repeated applications of right brake failed to arrest an increasing swerve to left, with right brake pedal eventually bottoming out. As acft departed…
- [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 LAX84LA490](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA490.md): Cessna 411 · Dolan Springs, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1984 · N323BE · Substantial damage
  > After lndg, the plt was taxiing back up the rwy to a parking area when the nose wheel 'fell into' a sand filled depression in the surface, collapsing the nose gear. County maintenance personnel had graded the rwy surface after heavy rains but no compaction…
- [NTSB FTW84LA407](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA407.md): Beech 95-C55 · Dallas, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1984 · N5702V · Destroyed
  > The acft received subst damage during an emerg landing after loss of power in both left & right engines. The plt landed the acft in a river bed with the gear retracted during the hours of darkness. The acft was serviced with 10 gals of 100LL prior to…
- [NTSB LAX84LA485](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA485.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Bishop, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1984 · N14728 · Substantial damage
  > The plt of the Bellanca said he saw a sailplane in front of him in the traffic pattern and pulled up to avoid a collision. The Bellanca stalled and even though it was partially recovered 500 ft before ground contact, the plt said he cut the engine and landed…
- [NTSB FTW84LA385](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA385.md): Cessna A188B · Maysville, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1984 · N9560G · Destroyed
  > With aprx 300 ft of rwy remaining the plt rotated. The acft flew to about 15 ft before it settled back to the ground at the end of the sod strip. After rolling through 2 fences the acft collided with a dirt bank next to a ditch collapsing the main gear. The…
- [NTSB ANC84LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC84LA170.md): Cessna A185F-II · Iliamna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1984 · N61556 · Substantial damage
  > The float plane plt began taking off from a small lake in calm wind & glassy water conditions. Realizing the situation was marginal, he reduced power to abort (before lifting off) & began a step turn to the left. The plt reported that the radius of the turn…
- [NTSB FTW84LA380](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA380.md): Beech A36 · Lubbock, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1984 · N3675T · Substantial damage
  > Failure to complete both the takeoff and landing check-lists resulted in taking off with the elevator trim improperly set and the gear-up landing. According to the plt, as the acft was cleaned-up after takeoff from rwy 17R the nose became very heavy. The…
- [NTSB SEA84FA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84FA217.md): Cessna 210K · Mccall, ID · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1984 · N8136G · Destroyed
  > Two acft departed in trail intending to follow a river through the mountainous terrain in their climb above the ridge line. The first acft proceeded as planned along the river and turned toward the dest at a safe alt. About 1/4 of a mile behind, the second…
- [NTSB ANC84LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC84LA153.md): Cessna 185 · Cutler River, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1984 · N4839C · Substantial damage
  > While spotting caribou in a descent from 1500 ft MSL to 1300 ft MSL, the engine lost all power. The plt attempted to restart the engine while flying toward a lake for the forced landing. He stated that because of the low alt and airspeed he was unable to…
- [NTSB MKC84LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA266.md): Beech BE 58 · Bridgeport, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1984 · N9726S · Substantial damage
  > Plt initiated take-off from rough, 2800 ft sod strip in light wind conditions and known high density alt situation. Slight back yoke pressure was being used during takeoff roll to moderate effect of rough surface on nose gear. Additional back pressure was…
- [NTSB ANC84LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC84LA147.md): Cessna 207A · Sleetmute, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1984 · N7325U · Substantial damage
  > While cruising at 1100 ft AGL the eng failed without warning. Efforts to restart were unsuccessful. A forced landing was made into wooded terrain and the acft nosed over during the roll. Eng exam revealed that the crankshaft was broken through the crank cheek…
- [NTSB CHI84LA366](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA366.md): Cessna A188B · Delavan, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1984 · N4797Q · Substantial damage
  > The plt stated the acft would not climb rapidly enough on takeoff to clear powerlines. Plt elected to fly under the wires instead of climbing over them and risking stalling the acft. The prop, windshield, and vert stabilizer contacted the lowest wire. Plt…
- [NTSB ANC84LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC84LA145.md): Cessna 188 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1984 · N731BT · Substantial damage
  > The acft landed short of the rwy at a mining strip. The plt said he encountered a downdraft and in spite of the additionof full power the acft descended to the ground. The acft was loaded with 150 gallons of diesel fuel in the hopper and the plt attempted to…
- [NTSB MKC84LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA261.md): Cessna U206F · Satanta, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1984 · N1386V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot selected 10 degrees of flap for takeoff with the aircraft loaded to near limits for existing conditions. The aircraft became airborne in ground effect and would not accelerate to flying speed, necessitating a forced landing in a soybean field.…
- [NTSB LAX84LA449](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA449.md): Cessna 206 · Sacramento, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1984 · N5122U · Substantial damage
  > While taxiing for takeoff the pilot's seat slid aft causing the loss of directional control and subsequent collision with other acft. The plt stated that when she entered the acft she moved the seat full forward and that the seat lockingmechanism was not…
- [NTSB DEN84LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA263.md): Cessna 185 · Akron, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1984 · N1980U · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft was aprx 200 lbs under max gross weight for the takeoff. According to the pilot all of his previous takeoffs had been at near sea level. He stated that he was not used to high density takeoffs such as this one (7011 feet density altitude). The…
- [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 NYC84LA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA276.md): Cessna 310II · Newark, NJ · Incident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1984 · N5338C · No damage
  > An unemployed person was trying to help load an acft. In noticing that a bill of laden had been left off the cargo he ran toward the acft which had, by this time, started engines. The plt said he saw the running man and shoved the mixtures to cut off the…
- [NTSB MKC84LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA251.md): Cessna A188A · Goodland, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1984 · N4413Q · Destroyed
  > The acft descended to the corn field for the 1st swath run after reloading. The acft did not level off properly but keptdescending until it was in contact with the crop. The additional drag caused the acft to stall into the ground. The plt said the acft had…
- [NTSB LAX84LA436](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA436.md): Cessna 210L · Chinle, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1984 · N29359 · Substantial damage
  > At about 1400 MST, the plt took off. He climbed & leveled off at 8500 ft. he was using fuel from the right tank which ran dry, then he switched to the left tank. At that time, he thought he had 30 mins of fuel remaining. He decided to land at Chinle, AZ, &…
- [NTSB MIA84LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA84LA223.md): Beech D-55 · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1984 · N1888L · Destroyed
  > The plt stated that he set the throttles for 45 percent power after climbing to 1500 ft MSL. After about 4 hrs of flight the left eng failed followed by a right engine failure moments later. The acft was ditched and never recoveredbecause it sank into the…
- [NTSB DEN84LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA255.md): Cessna 188A · Jamestown, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1984 · N5634J · Substantial damage
  > Plt stated, 'landing at dusk into sun. Landed into hill. Hard landing knocking feet (right) off rudder. Airplane groundlooped to left, hit ditch and flipped on its top.' Plt also stated fatigue from flying 4 hours on the day of the accident was a contributing…
- [NTSB MKC84FA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84FA240.md): Cessna A188B · Stonewall, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1984 · N8145G · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > While engaged in aerial application, two acft working the same field collided in-flight. Pre-flight planning and briefing for the dual operation was not conducted. There were no inter-plane communications.
- [NTSB LAX84LA430](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA430.md): Beech A36 · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1984 · N2859W · Substantial damage
  > The acft landed 'gear up' during practice takeoffs and landings. The plt stated that he 'forgot' to extend the landing gear prior to landing. The tower had given him instructions to 'make a short approach.' No mechanical problems were reported.
- [NTSB MKC84LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA238.md): Cessna 401 · Hutchinson, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1984 · N101SB · Substantial damage
  > While taxiing for takeoff the plt turned from the taxiway onto the rwy & the left main gear collapsed. Post crash examination of the left gear revealed that the ldg gear wing rib support bracket failed allowing the gear to collapse. A Cessna service letter…
- [NTSB SEA84LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84LA187.md): Cessna A188B · Palouse, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1984 · N731YZ · Substantial damage
  > PIC stated he landed in S0FT dirt short of the 1600 ft ag strip. The acft nosed over.
- [NTSB ANC84LAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC84LAMS1.md): Cessna 401 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · 5 fatal · Final report · Jul 25, 1984 · N7984Q · No damage
  > At 0630 AKDT the plt obtained a wx briefing for the flt which forecast VFR with occasional marginal conditions along the route of flt. At 0704, the plt obtained an updated briefing at which time the destination of cantwell was reported IFR. At 0731 AKDT, the…
- [NTSB MIA84LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA84LA219.md): Cessna 188 · Bunnell, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1984 · N4892R · Substantial damage
  > The acft departed the side of the rwy during takeoff. The acft was being ferried by the plt to his home base in FL. The NTSB did not receive an accident report from the plt although he said that one was mailed. Requests for a duplicate werenot responded to. A…
- [NTSB ATL84LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA230.md): Cessna A188B · Georgetown, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1984 · N731GV · Substantial damage
  > The plt reported that during a pull-up, the prop went to a low pitch angle & the eng was not developing full power. He noted that the tachometer was near the red line & he retarded the prop pitch control & the throttle. Also, he noted that the oil pressure…
- [NTSB ANC84LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC84LA118.md): Cessna 206 · Cold Foot, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1984 · N3948G · Substantial damage
  > The acft was damaged in a forced landing on a road after the engine quit. After the accident the acft fuel system was examined by an FAA inspector. The fuel/air screen was found to be contaminated with dirt. The injector screen and the main fuel strainer was…

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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 year(c."eventDate") = 1984
  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
```

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