# NTSB investigations: Continental IO-520 series, 1993

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 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 ATL94FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94FA028.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Lagrange, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1993 · N4195B · Destroyed
  > Was the pilot's failure to correct a known low battery condition before departing, which resulted in a loss of electrical power during an instrument approach. Factors were the dark night and the low scattered cloud layer.
- [NTSB ANC94LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA022.md): Cessna 207 · Tuntutuliak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1993 · N36CF · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain proper alignment during the takeoff roll. Factors related to the accident were: darkness and the snow berm along the edge of the runway.
- [NTSB FTW94LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA040.md): Cessna A185F · Maybell, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 1993 · N6613N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to ascertain the condition of the landing area. The snow covered condition of the runway was a factor.
- [NTSB LAX94T#A02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94T%23A02.md): Cessna C206 · Chinle, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Final report · Nov 19, 1993 · N4517M · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC94LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA016.md): Cessna A185F · Chefornak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1993 · N185FK · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to adequately compensate for the gusty cross wind condition. A factor in the accident was the wind gust.
- [NTSB MIA94LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA011.md): Cessna AT188B · Zellwood, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1993 · N731MF · Destroyed
  > Partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC94LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA016.md): Beech 58 · Millville, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1993 · N13AK · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadvertent actuation of the landing gear lever during the landing roll, resulting in the retraction of the landing gear on the runway.
- [NTSB ATL94FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94FA007.md): Beech S-35 · Carrollton, GA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1993 · N8688Q · Destroyed
  > Was the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a missed approach which resulted in a stall. A factor was the pilot's failure to follow IFR procedures.
- [NTSB FTW94LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA012.md): Cessna A188 · Burleson, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1993 · N8020V · Destroyed
  > Was the pilot's inadvertent entry into a stall. A factor was his abrupt maneuvering of the airplane at low altitude.
- [NTSB FTW94LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA016.md): Beech A36 · Tomball, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 1993 · N6198A · Substantial damage
  > Was the pilot's disregard for and continued descent below mda and his delay in executing a go around.
- [NTSB NYC94FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94FA007.md): Beech A36 · Topsfield, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1993 · N6AP · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to follow the published IFR procedure, and his failure to correct a spiral after becoming spatially disoriented.
- [NTSB FTW93LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA260.md): Cessna A188B · Manila, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1993 · N731UF · Substantial damage
  > Partial loss of engine power due to the collapse of an air induction hose.
- [NTSB LAX93LA357](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA357.md): Cessna 210F · Chino, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1993 · N1842F · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the downdraft and his failure to maintain the proper glidepath.
- [NTSB ANC93LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA174.md): Cessna 206 · Swikshak Bay, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1993 · N9707Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to attain a proper climb rate.
- [NTSB BFO93LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA159.md): Cessna 206 · Inlet, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1993 · N2147F · Substantial damage
  > the blocked header tank fuel port which resulted in fuel starvation. A factor to the accident were the high obstructions in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB CHI93LA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA348.md): Bellanca 17-30 · Blakesburg, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1993 · N6582V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the fence post and his midjudging the airplane glidepath.
- [NTSB SEA93LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA188.md): Cessna A188B · Three Forks, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1993 · N21861 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain flying speed resulting in a stall/mush. The high density altitude and the pilot's failure to completely jettison his load were factors.
- [NTSB ANC93LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA170.md): Cessna 185 · Hulahula River, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1993 · N70087 · Destroyed
  > The pilot in command's attempted VFR flight into IMC conditions. Factors contributing to the accident were the high terrain and the obscuration.
- [NTSB ATL93LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA148.md): Beech V35A · Knoxville, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1993 · N7733R · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate annual inspection procedures for the fuel system, which resulted in fuel starvation due to blockage of the fuel floscan transducer. A factor was insufficient FAA inspection standards/requirements.
- [NTSB SEA93LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA184.md): Cessna 206B · Challis, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1993 · N3431L · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate compensation for wind conditions. The downdraft was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI93LA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA314.md): Cessna 188 · Martin, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1993 · N78516 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB CHI93DCQ02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93DCQ02.md): Cessna 188 · Buhler, KS · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 1, 1993 · N4864Q · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power due to a fractured accessory (camshaft) drive gear.
- [NTSB SEA93LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA166.md): Cessna 188A · Dayton, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1993 · N5646J · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power, undetermined. A factor relating to the accident was a fence in the flt path.
- [NTSB ANC93LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA121.md): Cessna 206G · Kelly River Bar, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1993 · N756AH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to assure that adequate takeoff distance was available. The rough/uneven terrain was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA93LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA218.md): Cessna A188B · Rockford, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1993 · N5858G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain alignment with the landing area. A factor to the accident was: high vegetation.
- [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 SEA93LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA149.md): Beech V35B · Friday Harbor, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1993 · N4084S · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation and poor in-flight planning/decision.
- [NTSB BFO93LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA114.md): Beech A36 · Falmouth, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1993 · N4325W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and improper recovery from a bounced landing. The gusty wind condition was a related factor.
- [NTSB ANC93LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA108.md): Cessna 206 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1993 · N1801Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain. Factors related to the accident were: the submerged sand bar and the pilot's excessive taxispeed.
- [NTSB ANC93FA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93FA107.md): Cessna 185 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1993 · N93018 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to use all of the available runway (waterway). A factor in the accident was the pilot in command's lack of recent experience in the type of operation.
- [NTSB ATL93LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA118.md): Cessna 188B · Centre, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1993 · N731DH · Substantial damage
  > The failure of maintenance personnel to properly torque the crankcase through bolts.
- [NTSB FTW93LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA193.md): Cessna AT188B · Holly Grove, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1993 · N4804Q · Substantial damage
  > Total loss of power due to fuel exhaustion due to the pilot not refueling. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA93LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA129.md): Cessna T210K · Forest Grove, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1993 · N8120G · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, resulting from inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the PIC.
- [NTSB LAX93LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA252.md): Cessna 210L · Douglas, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1993 · N29133 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's premature retraction of the landing gear and flaps at a critical time in the takeoff initial climb and his failure to attain an adequate climb airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush condition. A factor in the accident was the high…
- [NTSB CHI93FA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93FA200.md): Beech A-36 · Tony, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1993 · N236A · Destroyed
  > the pilot's decision to continue flight into known adverse weather and exceeded the design strees limits of the airplane. Factors associated with the accident were inadequate preflight planning/preparation, clouds, turbulence, icing conditions, and the lack…
- [NTSB ANC93FA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93FA081.md): Cessna A185E · Anchorage, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1993 · N70020 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command exceeding the maximum authorized gross takeoff weight of the airplane and his failure to compensate for the wind conditions. A factor in the accident was the gusty wind condition.
- [NTSB ATL93LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA106.md): Cessna A188B · Centre, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1993 · N91676 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during agricultural application maneuvering. Factors were the trees in the vicinity of the planned flight path.
- [NTSB ANC93T#A01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93T%23A01.md): Cessna A185F · Gulkana, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Final report · Jun 5, 1993 · N2171F · Substantial damage
- [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 ANC93LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA078.md): Cessna 206G · Igiugig, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1993 · N756HL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command selected unsuitable terrain for landing.
- [NTSB ANC93LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA075.md): Cessna 185F · Gustavus, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1993 · N185TD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudging his speed while landing on a wet grass strip.
- [NTSB ANC93LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA072.md): Cessna 207 · Bethel, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 1993 · N1763U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing.
- [NTSB ANC93LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA071.md): Cessna 185 · Bulchitna Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 1993 · N80124 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the landing gear leg due to a fatigue fracture caused by corrosion.
- [NTSB ANC93FA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93FA070.md): Cessna 320 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 28, 1993 · N4198T · Substantial damage
  > An undetermined failure that resulted in an overvoltage condition of the electrical system, overheating of the battery, overdrive (overtorque) of the landing gear extension system, a disconnect of the emergency extension system, and a susbsequent collapse of…
- [NTSB SEA93LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA124.md): Cessna A185F · Bellevue, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1993 · N2215T · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the right main landing gear shock strut.
- [NTSB MIA93LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA131.md): Cessna 210K · Myakka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1993 · N8278M · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the No. 2 piston connecting rod for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was a forced landing to unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB MIA93FA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93FA129.md): Beech F33A · Oxford, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 23, 1993 · N3144H · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing 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 LAX93LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA218.md): Beech 36 · Hayward, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1993 · N7687N · Substantial damage
  > fuel starvation due to the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the aircraft and his failure to ensure that adequate fuel existed in the fuel tanks to be used.

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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") = 1993
  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&year=1993

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