# NTSB investigations: Continental IO-346 series

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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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB MIA93LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA116.md): Beech A23A · Fort Myers, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 1993 · N2312W · Substantial damage
  > Total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and poor preflight planning/preparation by the pilot in command. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to request winds aloft during the weather briefing.
- [NTSB ATL91LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA097.md): Beech 23 · Dothan, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1991 · N3549R · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the cylinder head because of previous overheated operations. Factors in the accident were the pilot's inaccurate approach which resulted in the loss of directional control and subsequent swerve into the fence.
- [NTSB ATL91LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA022.md): Beech A23A · Franklin, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1990 · N3696Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to maintain directional control during landing. The presence of gusting crosswinds was a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB FTW90DPJ11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DPJ11.md): Dooley Mustang MII · Cashion, OK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 15, 1990 · N7015A · Destroyed
  > The separation of a 14 inch section of one propeller blade due to previous damage.
- [NTSB MKC90LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA066.md): Beech A23 · Fordyce, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 1990 · N3520R · Substantial damage
  > The passenger's intentional interference with the flight by seizing the controls and shutting off the engine.
- [NTSB LAX90LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA037.md): Beech A23 · Reedley, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1989 · N3551R · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's improper recovery from a bounce landing.
- [NTSB ATL90LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA018.md): Beech A23A · Roopville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1989 · N6929Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's disregard for a tailwind during landing, his delay in executing a go around when he noted excessive speed during the landing roll, and improper go around procedures.
- [NTSB MKC87LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87LA177.md): Beech A23A · Wentzville, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1987 · N6958Q · Substantial damage
  > The airplane became airborne after 1000 feet. A witness stated that after climbing to abt 10 feet, the right wing dropped almost to the ground. The acft then pulled up sharply to almost vertical and stalled at abt 75 feet above the ground and collided with a…
- [NTSB BFO87LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO87LA035.md): Beech A23 · Ravenswood, WV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 1987 · N3543R · Destroyed
  > The pilot was providing free promotional rides for a flight school. He was on the fourth flight of the day, on final approach, in a nose high attitude when the aircraft's left wing struck small trees. The aircraft impacted the ground 250FEET short of the…
- [NTSB MIA87LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87LA109.md): Beech A23 · Palatka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1987 · N8883M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot stated that he 'had to make downwind landing due to traffic & direction from UNICOM operator. Landing was fast due to downwind, but not hard. Nose wheel collapsed during rollout with stall warning blowing. Plane gently nosed over & stopped at the…
- [NTSB ATL86FA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86FA082.md): Beech A23 · Russellville, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 1986 · N3536R · Substantial damage
  > Outboard half of one propeller blade separated during cruise flight. During the subsequent forced landing attempt the acft struck trees, severing the right wing, and crashed inverted. Front occupant seats separated from seat tracks. Examination of propeller…
- [NTSB CHI86LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA072.md): Beech A23A · Hastings, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 1986 · N6900Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot estimated he had 13 gallons of fuel on board for the estimated fifty minute flight. He estimated his fuel burn at nine gallons per hour giving him an hour and twenty five minute fuel endurance. He ran out of fuel an hour and twenty five minutes…
- [NTSB NYC84LA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA299.md): Beech A23A · Mansfield, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1984 · N613AW · Substantial damage
  > After a night landing, the plt went to the end of the rwy, then started a 180 deg turn to the right onto a parallel taxiway. He intended to head the opposite direction on the taxiway, which was not lighted. As he turned, the landing light (installed on the…
- [NTSB NYC84LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA183.md): Beech A23 · Matawan, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1984 · N1404L · Substantial damage
  > Landing long at night to avoid unseen obstructions, the pilot misjudged his touchdown point and ran off the end of the rwy, colliding with brushy vegitation.
- [NTSB ATL83FKG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FKG01.md): Beech A23 · Junnel Hill, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Nov 8, 1982 · N3513R · Substantial damage
  > During takeoff, the engine lost power at about 700 ft AGL. A forced landing was made in a pasture that was hilly with a gully running through it. During the landing, the aircraft first contacted the top of a small Hill in the pasture, then became airborne a…
- [NTSB CHI82DA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA287.md): Beech A23A · Grantsburg, WI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 31, 1982 · N3683Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot could not start the aircraft with the mixture in the normal (rich) position. The mixture was set to lean and the engine started. During takeoff, the engine lost power and the pilot landed off the end of the runway. This was the first flight since an…
- [NTSB DEN82DA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA135.md): Beech A23 · Oakes, ND · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 16, 1982 · N8878M · Substantial damage
  > During a night landing, the aircraft touched down about 220 ft short of the approach end of the runway. Reportedly, the wheels struck a "washout" and the plane was substantially damaged.
- [NTSB CHI81FER53](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81FER53.md): Beech A23 · Superior, WI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 25, 1981 · N1470L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI81FEI24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81FEI24.md): Beech A23 · Wooster, OH · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 29, 1981 · N3554R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA80DYE44](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA80DYE44.md): Beech A23 · Morton, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 18, 1980 · N1466L · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI80FEI19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80FEI19.md): Beech A-23 · New Phila, OH · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 3, 1980 · N3528R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC80FTK06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC80FTK06.md): Beech A23 · Tea, SD · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 9, 1979 · N3580R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC80FGM03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC80FGM03.md): Beech A23 · Bradford, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Oct 22, 1979 · N8865M · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC78FFJ31](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC78FFJ31.md): Beech B23 · Reading Center, NY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 25, 1978 · N1427L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA78FLG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA78FLG02.md): Beech A23-A · Iva, SC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 30, 1977 · N2308W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD77FIG28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD77FIG28.md): Beech 23 · Gaithersburg, MD · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 23, 1977 · N6VT · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK77FXQ27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK77FXQ27.md): Beech A23A · Lake Tahoe, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jul 16, 1977 · N2362W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW77DQG40](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77DQG40.md): Beech B-23 · Dumas, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 16, 1977 · N3585R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC77DER21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC77DER21.md): Beech A-23 · Goodland, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 20, 1977 · N3580R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC76FGM43](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC76FGM43.md): Beech A-23 · Somerset, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 10, 1976 · N3557R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC76DTK32](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC76DTK32.md): Beech A23A · Prairie City, SD · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 10, 1976 · N3541R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI76FEV08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI76FEV08.md): Beech A23 · Maquon, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 4, 1975 · N8878M · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD75DHD55](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD75DHD55.md): Beech A23A · Wyoming, DE · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 24, 1975 · N2310W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW75FPD40](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW75FPD40.md): Beech A23A · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 14, 1975 · N2312W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW75FPA23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW75FPA23.md): Beech A23A · Plano, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Mar 30, 1975 · N2327W · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC75DNJ29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC75DNJ29.md): Beech A23 · White Plains, NY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 6, 1975 · N1477L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC75DHM06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC75DHM06.md): Beech A23A · Colts Neck, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 30, 1974 · N3696Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI74FEI43](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI74FEI43.md): Beech A23 · Tiffin, OH · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 11, 1974 · N1433L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC74DER52](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC74DER52.md): Beech A23 · Sleepy Eye, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 3, 1974 · N3560R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN74FQA29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN74FQA29.md): Beech A23 · Santa Rosa, NM · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 23, 1974 · N3529R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK74FVG23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK74FVG23.md): Beech A23A · Fair Oaks, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 23, 1974 · N8893M · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD74DLQ07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD74DLQ07.md): Beech A23 · Owensboro, KY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 9, 1973 · N3524R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW74FPG03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW74FPG03.md): Beech A23A · N.Little Rock, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 18, 1973 · N4797J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI73DET18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI73DET18.md): Beech A23 · Griffith, IN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 18, 1973 · N3533R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI73AEM41](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI73AEM41.md): Beech A23A · Allegan, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 19, 1973 · N2344W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC73DNC51](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC73DNC51.md): Beech A23A · Claremont, NH · Incident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 4, 1973 · N202GS · Minor damage
- [NTSB FTW73FPA18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW73FPA18.md): Beech A23 · Lancaster, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 16, 1972 · N3590R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW73FPD15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW73FPD15.md): Beech A23 · Roanoke, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 9, 1972 · N1473L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC73FHJ07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC73FHJ07.md): Beech A23 · Central Islip, NY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 31, 1972 · N3696Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA72DKJ65](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA72DKJ65.md): Beech A23 · Catherine, AL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 28, 1972 · N3532R · Substantial damage

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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 c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('17033'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=17033&page=2

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