# NTSB investigations: Continental IO-520 series, 2022

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 WPR23LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA077.md): Beech V35B · Livermore, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 25, 2022 · N65Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadvertent use of the mixture control instead of the throttle, which resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA23LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA154.md): Cessna 310R · Lexington, KY · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 15, 2022 · N3844C · Substantial damage
  > A main landing gear collapse due to a landing gear actuator overtravel for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB CEN23FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23FA060.md): Beech F33A · Yukon, OK · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 6, 2022 · N9142Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s loss of airplane control for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB GAA23WA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA040.md): Cessna P206D · La Familia, Belize · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Nov 21, 2022 · N8725Z · No damage
- [NTSB ANC23LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC23LA006.md): Cessna 207 · Bethel, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 20, 2022 · N23CF · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel starvation and the pilot’s mismanagement of the available fuel.
- [NTSB ERA23FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23FA048.md): Beech A36 · Harlan, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Nov 3, 2022 · N84R · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions during an approach to land at an airport in mountainous terrain, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s hazardous…
- [NTSB ERA23LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA035.md): Beech V35A · Shellman Bluff, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 22, 2022 · N7893R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB WPR23LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA022.md): Beech V35B · Nogales, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 20, 2022 · N50JM · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to establish a positive rate of climb before retracting the landing gear when he executed an aborted landing, which resulted in a propeller strike, diminished climb performance, and the inadvertent contact with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA23LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA018.md): Cessna 310 · Middlefield, OH · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 13, 2022 · N62368 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning and inflight fuel management which resulted in exhaustion of his fuel supply and a forced landing.
- [NTSB ANC23FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC23FA001.md): Cessna A185F · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Oct 6, 2022 · N217C · No damage
  > The improperly maintained floats, which allowed water to fill the front compartments and resulted in the airplane nosing over during taxi. Contributing to the fatal injury of the pilot was the improperly secured cargo, which prevented the pilot from egressing…
- [NTSB CEN22LA427](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA427.md): Cessna A188A · Canby, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 12, 2022 · N2122U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during the landing, which resulted in an overload failure of the tailwheel cross tube and subsequent impact with the runway.
- [NTSB ERA22LA410](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA410.md): Cessna U206 · Buckland, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 9, 2022 · N8019Z · Substantial damage
  > The installation of incompatible rocker arms and rocker arm bushings during an engine overhaul, which resulted in a complete loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA22LA402](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA402.md): Cessna U206G · Millinocket, ME · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 7, 2022 · N756SG · Minor damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain an appropriate descent rate for a glassy water landing, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN22LA407](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA407.md): Beech 36 · Tupelo, MS · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 5, 2022 · N7835R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear for a landing.
- [NTSB CEN22LA403](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA403.md): Beech A36 · Houghton Lake, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 31, 2022 · N2270L · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR22LA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA314.md): Beech F33A · Wilder, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 21, 2022 · N4133S · Substantial damage
  > Catastrophic engine failure during the initial climb due to an incorrectly installed crankshaft counterweight retaining ring.
- [NTSB CEN22LA391](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA391.md): Beech F33A · Baton Rouge, LA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 18, 2022 · N17747 · Substantial damage
  > The sudden and total loss of fuel flow to the engine for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN22LA343](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA343.md): Beech E33A · Zena, OK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 21, 2022 · N7555N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and fuel planning, and improper in-flight decision making which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB WPR22FA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22FA235.md): Beech V35B · Vancouver, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 28, 2022 · N444PM · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s decision to execute a steep turn to final approach, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and an accelerated stall. Contributing to the accident was the improper positioning on base leg and the pilot’s…
- [NTSB CEN22LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA256.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Madison, MS · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 16, 2022 · N39880 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of a muffler weld due to inadequate maintenance, which resulted in a fire.
- [NTSB ANC22LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC22LA040.md): Cessna U206F · Kodiak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 8, 2022 · N592KB · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right main landing gear leg due to fatigue cracks that initiated from corrosion pitting.
- [NTSB CEN22LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA233.md): Beech A36 · Amarillo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 4, 2022 · N9087S · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to a leak in the fuel control assembly. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate maintenance of the fuel control assembly.
- [NTSB ANC22LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC22LA037.md): Cessna A185E · Willow, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 27, 2022 · N1694M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB ERA22LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA235.md): Cessna 310 · Caryville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 23, 2022 · N310DC · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight loss of engine power on both engines for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN22LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA172.md): Cessna A185F · Evansville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 8, 2022 · N1040F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain directional control during the landing roll resulting in a ground loop.
- [NTSB CEN22LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA152.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Ash Flat, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 25, 2022 · N8869V · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power during a go-around resulting in an inadvertent entry into an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the inexperience of the low-time pilot.
- [NTSB CEN22LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA140.md): Beech A36 · Heavner, OK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 12, 2022 · N9410Q · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to oil exhaustion which resulted from improper engine maintenance.
- [NTSB WPR22LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA124.md): Cessna 310R · McGrath, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 10, 2022 · N3UR · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the right main landing gear bellcrank lower arm fork, bellcrank, pivot bolt, and trunnion bellcrank lug for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC22LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC22LA022.md): Cessna U206F · Newhalen, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 5, 2022 · N1853Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to continue visual flight into an area of instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the pilot experiencing a loss of visual reference and subsequent controlled flight into terrain.
- [NTSB ERA22FA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22FA126.md): Beech 58 · Lexington, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Feb 16, 2022 · N58LF · Destroyed
  > Inadequate maintenance, which led to a partial loss of both right and left engine power during takeoff, and the pilot’s subsequent failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering with one engine at low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s…
- [NTSB WPR22LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA091.md): Cessna A185F · Gila Bend, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 1, 2022 · N185DG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll
- [NTSB WPR22LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA083.md): Beech F33A · Williams, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 26, 2022 · N1HH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s activation of the auxiliary fuel boost pump shortly after takeoff, which resulted in an excess amount of fuel to the engine and a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN22LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA104.md): Beech V35B · McKinney, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 18, 2022 · N3735B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control during the landing with gusty wind.
- [NTSB CEN22FA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22FA096.md): Beech 58 · Defiance, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jan 9, 2022 · N585CK · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s loss of airplane control while flying in night instrument conditions due to spatial disorientation and the flight crew’s inability to recover from an unusual airplane attitude.

## 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") = 2022
  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=2022

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