# NTSB investigations: Continental IO-520 series, 1995

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 LAX96FA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96FA086.md): Beech V35B · Delano, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1995 · N7337R · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft during an IFR circling approach. A factor relating to the accident was: the pilot's lack of instrument flight experience in high performance aircraft.
- [NTSB FTW96LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA082.md): Bellanca 17-30 · Durango, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1995 · N7356V · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the nose wheel steering mechanism which rendered the aircraft uncontrollable on the ground. A factor was the rough and uneven terrain.
- [NTSB BFO96LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO96LA033.md): Cessna 210 · Baltimore, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1995 · N450EM · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to ensure that the landing gear was fully down and locked before landing.
- [NTSB NYC96LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA041.md): Cessna U206G · Bangor, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1995 · N6250X · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper inflight planning/decision, and his failure to properly plan his approach for landing, so that the airplane would not stall or touchdown hard. Factors relating to the accident were: the adverse weather (icing) condition, the accumulation…
- [NTSB ANC96LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA019.md): Cessna 207A · Newtok, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1995 · N755AB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind conditions. Factors associated with the accident are the snow covered runway, and gusty crosswinds.
- [NTSB ANC96LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA021.md): Cessna U206G · Selawik, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1995 · N5293X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight of the airplane by failing to ensure that all the airplane's doors were properly closed. A factor associated with the accident is an open door.
- [NTSB CHI96LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA047.md): Cessna 310R · Michigan City, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1995 · N5CX · Substantial damage
  > the pilot-in-command's selecting and maintaining an improper approach speed.
- [NTSB MIA96LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA029.md): Bellanca BL-17-30A · Kings Bay, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1995 · N28049 · Destroyed
  > a loss of control due to pilot spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was: the dark night condition and the pilot's improper decision to turn to an easterly heading with no ground reference lights available.
- [NTSB NYC96FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96FA027.md): Beech A36 · Atlantic City, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 1995 · N550RR · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. A factor was the pilot's diverted attention due to an open aft cargo door.
- [NTSB LAX96FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96FA049.md): Beech S35 · Oxnard, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1995 · N5795K · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed during a missed approach, after encountering an undetermined propeller malfunction, which resulted in a stall and collision with the terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, fog, and the…
- [NTSB BFO96LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO96LA024.md): Cessna 210J · Bellefontaine, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1995 · N3328S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot unknownly left the ignition switch in right magneto-only position, while moving the propeller by hand, which allowed an inadvertent start of the engine. The weak battery was a related factor.
- [NTSB SEA96FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96FA021.md): Cessna 210D · Yellow Pine, ID · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1995 · N3741Y · Destroyed
  > improper planning/decision by the pilot, his resultant VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain altitude and clearance from mountainous terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: the adverse weather…
- [NTSB ANC96LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA017.md): Cessna 207 · Aniak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1995 · N70076 · Substantial damage
  > fatigue failure of the engine crankshaft at the number 2 main bearing journal, where rubbing contact had occurred with the number 2 main bearing. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for an emergency landing.
- [NTSB BFO96LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO96LA021.md): Beech E55 · Manassas, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1995 · N36SV · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane, when the left engine lost power shortly after liftoff. Related factors were the pilot's failure to follow the checklist procedure, and his failure to ensure that the fuel selector was in the proper…
- [NTSB LAX96FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96FA042.md): Beech S35 · Kneeland, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1995 · N8920M · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to correct a descending spiral and perform a missed approach, after becoming spatially disoriented and deviating from the planned ILS approach procedure. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, and the pilot's excessive…
- [NTSB ANC96LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA013.md): Cessna 206 · Kodiak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 1995 · N7430N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout. A factor associated with the accident is reduced visibility due to sun glare.
- [NTSB LAX96LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA024.md): Cessna 206 · Long Beach, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1995 · N2167F · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft while maneuvering by visual reference to the surface in IFR conditions. An additional factor was the pilot's failure to continue with the missed approach.
- [NTSB FTW96LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA034.md): Cessna T210F · Tulsa, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1995 · N6115R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to secure a cellular telephone which jammed the rudder pedals.
- [NTSB ANC96LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA010.md): Cessna 185 · Kodiak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1995 · N1095F · Substantial damage
  > The check pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors relating to the accident were: the rough water and adverse wind conditions.
- [NTSB SEA96LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA011.md): Cessna 210L · Lincoln, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1995 · N1752X · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to follow the landing checklist and assure that the landing gear was extended. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's diverted attention, and an inoperative landing gear warning system.
- [NTSB ANC96LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA008.md): Cessna 185 · Yakutat, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1995 · N4755Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper planning/decision, which resulted in his failure (or inability) to maintain directional control of the airplane, while attempting to negotiate a bend (dog-leg) in the runway. Factors relating to the accident were: variable/gusty wind…
- [NTSB FTW96LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA022.md): Cessna T188C · Tahoka, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1995 · N2030J · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from wires. Factors were the loss of aileron control and the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA96LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA002.md): Cessna A185E · Ola, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1995 · N70221 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight preparation by failing to determine that the takeoff area was clear of obstructions. The rock was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI95LA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA336.md): Cessna T210M · Dodge City, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1995 · N7660E · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper use of the auxiliary fuel boost pump during descent which led to fuel flooding and loss of combustion.
- [NTSB LAX95GA334](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95GA334.md): Cessna U206G · Dos Palos, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Sep 12, 1995 · N6355U · Destroyed
  > the pilot-in-command's failure to assure that adequate airspeed was maintained.
- [NTSB SEA95LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA208.md): Cessna 185F · Salem, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1995 · N9222H · Substantial damage
  > A loss of power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering for a forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW95LA367](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA367.md): Cessna 206 · Whitesboro, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1995 · N5088U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB FTW95LA353](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA353.md): Beech 35N · Creede, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1995 · N149G · Substantial damage
  > Failure by the pilot to follow the checklist and lower the landing gear.
- [NTSB ATL95LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA164.md): Cessna 188B · Raeford, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1995 · N731VX · Substantial damage
  > the loss of the abutment seal which resulted in the fatigue failure of the cylinder head.
- [NTSB ANC95LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA144.md): Cessna 206 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1995 · N756YJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout for obstacles. The low light condition at dusk was a related factor.
- [NTSB SEA95LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA183.md): Beech V35A · Chimacum, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1995 · N8469N · Substantial damage
  > the improper top overhaul of the engine and subsequent release of the cylinder hold-down nuts/breakage of hold-down and through-bolts. Factors contributing to the accident were the fence posts and rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB CHI95LA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA279.md): Cessna 188B · Canton, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1995 · N9151R · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to obtain the proper flying speed or to abort the takeoff, while there was sufficient runway remaining, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB CHI95LA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA276.md): Cessna A185E · Dickinson, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1995 · N47428 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, and his improper recovery from the bounced landing. The high wind was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI95LA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA274.md): Cessna 188 · Meade, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1995 · N53376 · Substantial damage
  > a fatigue failure of the propeller blade, and inadequate maintenance inspection performed by the propeller shop.
- [NTSB MIA95LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA204.md): Cessna A188B · Muscle Shoals, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1995 · N4940R · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate visual lookout to see-and-avoid electrical power lines, while approaching a field for aerial application.
- [NTSB SEA95LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA178.md): Cessna 210E · Bullfrog, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1995 · N2377F · Substantial damage
  > The right brake locking for undetermined reasons.
- [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 ANC95LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA127.md): Cessna 206 · Sterling, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1995 · N206EJ · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > Failure of both pilot's to maintain adequate visual lookout. The low angle of the sun was a related factor.
- [NTSB ANC95LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA126.md): Cessna 206G · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1995 · N4596U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper handling of the aircraft (prolonged yawing maneuver during step taxi turn), which resulted in uncovering of the fuel tank outlets and subsequent fuel starvation during takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI95LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA241.md): Cessna 188 · Bremen, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1995 · N9980G · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning. Deteriating aircraft performance was a factor.
- [NTSB ANC95LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA121.md): Cessna 206G · Port Alsworth, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1995 · N5371U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition, which resulted in a failure to maintain runway alignment. The crosswind and proximity of trees were related factors.
- [NTSB FTW95FA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA319.md): Boeing 737-3A4 · Dallas, TX · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1995 · N675AA · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > Failure of the flightcrews of the Boeing 737, N675AA, and the Cessna 401, N31DB, to see and avoid each other. Factors were: the failure of 737 flightcrew to respond to the traffic advisory given by the ground controller identifying potentially conflicting…
- [NTSB NYC95LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA166.md): Beech V35B · Goshen, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1995 · N11JK · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's premature liftoff which resulted in an inadvertent stall and a subsequent collision with trees.
- [NTSB MIA95WA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95WA186.md): Cessna A188B · Couva, Trinidad & Tobago · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jul 17, 1995 · N3743J · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI95LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA225.md): Cessna 206 · Williston, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1995 · N29000 · Substantial damage
  > engine failure due to low fuel pressure at high power settings and subsequent detonation. A factor was an evasive maneuver to avoid obstacles which precipitated a stall. Additional factors include the hay bales, farm equipment, and the runway berm.
- [NTSB CHI95LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA224.md): Bellanca 17-30 · Springfield, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1995 · N6566V · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of the left main landing gear for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB FTW95LA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA296.md): Cessna 210D · Bentonville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1995 · N375HW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point. Factors were the mown grass and the high density altitude.
- [NTSB NYC95LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA153.md): Cessna 310R · Columbus, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1995 · N1723E · Destroyed
  > A loss of directional control during takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC95TA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95TA102.md): Cessna 185C · Bettles, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 12, 1995 · N725 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to properly judge the height of the airplane above the water during landing. Contributing to the accident were the glassy water conditions and an excessive descent rate at touchdown.
- [NTSB SEA95LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA147.md): Cessna A188B · Esterbrook, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1995 · N70062 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point and airspeed for landing. Contributing to the accident were high density altitude, the short landing area, and the pilot's failure to initiate a go-around in time to allow recovery from the situation.

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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") = 1995
  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=1995

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