# NTSB investigations: Continental IO-520 series, 2007

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 CHI08FA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08FA055.md): Cessna 310R · Traverse City, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 2007 · N37249 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath during the instrument approach, which led to his loss of control and subsequent impact with trees and terrain.
- [NTSB ANC08LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08LA029.md): Cessna 185 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 2007 · N572E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for taxi. Contributing to the accident were rough and uneven terrain, and an excessive taxispeed.
- [NTSB DFW08CA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA047.md): Cessna 210 · Medford, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 21, 2007 · N5957F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to attempt a night landing without runway lighting. A contributing factor was inoperative runway lights.
- [NTSB LAX08CA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA039.md): Cessna 310R · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 19, 2007 · N5499J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of a wrong taxi route, inadequate visual lookout, failure to maintain separation from ground obstacles, and excessive taxi speed.
- [NTSB NYC08FA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA046.md): Cessna 310R · Owensboro, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 2007 · N3364G · Substantial damage
  > A loss of control during approach for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DEN08LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA021.md): Cessna T210K · Los Alamos, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 2007 · N8251M · Substantial damage
  > The binding of the nose landing gear doors for undetermined reasons, resulting in the pilot having to make a nose gear up landing.
- [NTSB LAX08CA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA021.md): Beech A36 · Camarillo, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 26, 2007 · N16SF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during a go-around, which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB DFW08LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA019.md): Cessna U206G · Lebanon, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2007 · N8777Q · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the crankshaft resulting in the total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB DFW08FA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08FA015.md): Beech A36 · Glenpool, OK · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2007 · N978TL · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane after departure, which resulted in a collision with power lines. A factor was the high winds.
- [NTSB NYC08LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA008.md): Beech D55 · St.Croix · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 2007 · N100UC · Destroyed
  > The non-instrument rated pilot's decision to continue VFR flight into IMC conditions subsequently leading to a loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of instrument experience, the weather conditions, and the night lighting…
- [NTSB NYC07LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA244.md): Beech F33A · Franklin, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2007 · N52359 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during approach for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB SEA07CA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA274.md): Cessna A185F · Lexington, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 26, 2007 · N6497E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop/swerve.
- [NTSB ANC07LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07LA104.md): Cessna U206 · McGrath, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2007 · N8030Z · Substantial damage
  > A separation of the engine connecting rod and engine cylinder due to the loss of a connecting rod nut that was stripped from the rod bolt.
- [NTSB CHI07LA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA307.md): Beech V35B · Ravenna, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2007 · N9271Q · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. Contributing to the accident was the tree that the airplane impacted during the forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC07FA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07FA228.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Dallas, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2007 · N8260R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of engine power during cruise due to fuel contamination.
- [NTSB LAX07CA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA275.md): Cessna U206G · Fort Bragg, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 14, 2007 · N5344U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged speed and distance, which resulted in a landing overrun of the runway.
- [NTSB ANC07CA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07CA097.md): Cessna 185 · McGrath, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 11, 2007 · N94260 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area which resulted in an overrun and collision with a gravel berm during an aborted takeoff. Factors contributing to the accident were his delay in aborting the takeoff, and the short takeoff area.
- [NTSB SEA07LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA253.md): Beech F33A · La Verne, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2007 · N7298R · Substantial damage
  > An improper flare during touchdown and an inadequate bounced landing recovery. Contributing to the accident was an excessive airspeed and an inadvertent porpoise.
- [NTSB ANC07LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07LA096.md): Cessna 185 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2007 · N1758R · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB CHI07CA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA285.md): Navion Navion H · Atlantic, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 30, 2007 · N2540T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and touchdown during landing resulting in overload failure of the left main landing gear. A contributing factor was the pilot's distraction due to the unlatched cabin door.
- [NTSB ATL07LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07LA119.md): Cessna P206 · Center Hill, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2007 · N904DZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot committed suicide. Contributing to the event was the pilot's impairment due to alcohol.
- [NTSB DFW07IA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07IA193.md): Cessna A188B · Colorado City, TX · Incident · 1 fatal · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2007 · N9561G · No damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clear of the rotating propeller.
- [NTSB ANC07CA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07CA089.md): Cessna U206G · Iliamna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 18, 2007 · N4773U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty wind conditions, which resulted in the float-equipped airplane's right wing striking the bottom of the shallow lake, while taxiing for takeoff. A factor contributing to the accident was the gusty wind condition.
- [NTSB SEA07FA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07FA228.md): Cessna T210G · Lomita, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2007 · N225RJ · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during approach as a result of fuel starvation due to the pilot's improper pre takeoff fuel system selector valve positioning. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI07CA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA261.md): Cessna 210 D · Fort Wayne, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 10, 2007 · N3794Y · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight.
- [NTSB ANC07LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07LA100.md): Cessna 185 · Pedro Bay, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2007 · N3306R · Substantial damage
  > The loss of control during the landing roll for an unknown reason.
- [NTSB DFW07CA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA181.md): Cessna A188B · Garden City, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 8, 2007 · N4827J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the ground equipment while maneuvering. A contributing factor was the power lines along the pilot's application path.
- [NTSB LAX07CA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA244.md): Beech 36 · Jean, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 6, 2007 · N9ET · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC07LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07LA071.md): Cessna 185E · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2007 · N70020 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during cruise flight due to an improperly repaired airbox.
- [NTSB DFW07CA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA174.md): Cessna A188B · Garwood, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 30, 2007 · N9298R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper clearance from terrain/obstacles. A contributing factor was the runway conditions.
- [NTSB LAX07CA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA230.md): Beech V35B · Yellow Pine, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 24, 2007 · N6056Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point on landing.
- [NTSB CHI07LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA224.md): Beech V35B · Rockford, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2007 · N313W · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a forced landing. A contributing factor was the unsuitable terrain (corn field) encountered during the landing.
- [NTSB DEN07LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07LA124.md): Cessna A185F · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2007 · N78011 · Substantial damage
  > This case was revised 10/31/2007. Low compression in number 2 cylinder, which reduced the airplane's climb capability. Contributing factors in this accident were the high density altitude conditions, and the tree.
- [NTSB SEA07LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA210.md): Beech E-33C · Laurel, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2007 · N7927R · Substantial damage
  > The overload failure of the nose gear retract brace (drag link) during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CHI07CA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA218.md): Cessna 188A · New Hartford, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 16, 2007 · N4412Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the tree line during the turn between aerial application passes. The low altitude, the downdraft encountered by the pilot, and the trees were contributing factors.
- [NTSB LAX07LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA221.md): Beech 58 · Chino, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2007 · N141DH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to ensure the landing gear selector handle was in the extended position prior to departure, which resulted in a premature retraction.
- [NTSB ANC07LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07LA066.md): Beech 58 · Northway, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2007 · N820GW · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of the landing gear during the landing roll for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB DEN07LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07LA114.md): Cessna A188B · Ulysses, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2007 · N9076R · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI07CA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA180.md): Cessna 188B · Wyaconda, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 26, 2007 · N4998Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the trees. A factor in the accident was the trees.
- [NTSB MIA07LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07LA111.md): Beech A36 · Cullman, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 2007 · N18491 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s mismanagement of an in-flight emergency, which resulted in a gear-up landing and runway overrun. Contributing to the accident was a breach to the engine crankcase above and in line with the No. 1 cylinder.
- [NTSB ANC07FA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07FA051.md): Cessna 206 · Homer, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2007 · N72067 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation from the pilot's improper fuel selector positioning, and her failure to maintain adequate airspeed to preclude a stall. Contributing to the accident was an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB DEN07FA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07FA100.md): Beech 58 · Placitas, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2007 · N6750R · Destroyed
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain adequate terrain separation, for undetermined reasons, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. A contributing factor was the mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB ANC07CA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07CA050.md): Cessna 206 · Seldovia, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 15, 2007 · N230JH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the final landing approach, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees. A factor associated with the accident was turbulence.
- [NTSB CHI07CA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA166.md): Cessna A188B · Sargent, NE · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 8, 2007 · N9493G · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate visual lookout and clearance from the hillside. Factors contributing to the accident include the pilot's diverted attention, the hillside, and the glare from the setting sun.
- [NTSB DFW07CA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA125.md): Cessna A188B · Happy, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 2, 2007 · N53377 · Destroyed
  > An in-flight fire while maneuvering for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB SEA07LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA140.md): Cessna A185F · Shearer, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 2007 · N104DE · Substantial damage
  > A fracture and separation of the left main landing gear strut during the landing roll due to fatigue.
- [NTSB SEA07FA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07FA134.md): Cessna 185 · Wilbur, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 28, 2007 · N9434N · Substantial damage
  > In-flight collision with terrain shortly after takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DFW07LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA120.md): Cessna U206G · Leeville, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 2007 · N45WT · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the operator of the powerboat to maintain separation from the departing floatplane.
- [NTSB CHI07CA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA148.md): Cessna A188 · Scotland, SD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 19, 2007 · N926LT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Factors contributing to the accident were the sudden wind shift and the low altitude at which the stall occurred.
- [NTSB SEA07CA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA127.md): Cessna A185F · Renton, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 18, 2007 · N8045Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of aircraft control during a landing attempt, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?engine=17032&year=2007&page=2

## 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") = 2007
  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=2007

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