# NTSB investigations: Continental TSIO-520 series: In flight collision with terrain/water 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 NYC07FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07FA009.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Odenton, MD · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 2006 · N9130N · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from terrain during the approach. Contributing was the pilot's self-induced pressure to land the airplane after being informed by air traffic control that he was not operating in compliance with the ADIZ… - [NTSB ANC05FA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05FA090.md): Cessna T207 · Nanwalek, AK · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2005 · N1621U · Destroyed > The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an in-flight collision with an island cliff during cruise flight. A factor contributing to the accident was fog in the area of the accident. - [NTSB SEA04LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA029.md): Beech 58P · Missoula, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 2003 · N181AM · Destroyed > The second pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance while maneuvering after takeoff. Proper climb rate not verified by the flight crew, fog, freezing fog, dark night conditions and inadequate supervision by the pilot-in-command were factors. - [NTSB SEA04FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04FA020.md): Cessna T210N · Bellevue, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 2003 · N5244A · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude above mountainous terrain while maneuvering during descent. Factors included the mountainous terrain, the high wind condition, and dark night light conditions. - [NTSB ATL03FA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03FA077.md): Cessna 414 · Waleska, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 2003 · N822DB · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain. - [NTSB LAX03FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FA037.md): Beech B36TC · Union City, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 2002 · N3242Q · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate terrain clearance altitude, which resulted in controlled flight into rising mountainous terrain. Contributing factors were the pilot's loss of situational awareness to his terrain proximity, the dark night, and the… - [NTSB DEN03FA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03FA002.md): Cessna T210M · Laramie, WY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 2002 · N210HC · Destroyed > the pilot's improper inflight planning/decision, and his failure to maintain terrain clearance while attempting a low altitude maneuver. Contributing factors were the mountainous terrain, the airplane’s low altitude, and the pilot's lack of total instrument… - [NTSB LAX02FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA049.md): Cessna T210L · San Jacinto, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 2001 · N210RE · Destroyed > The pilot's loss of situational awareness and his failure to adhere to the prescribed instrument approach procedures, including the track and altitudes flown. The underlying reasons for the pilot's loss of situational awareness are unknown. - [NTSB FTW01LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA191.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Bulverde, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2001 · N4362A · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to obtain airspeed after rotation, which resulted in a stall/mush. Contributing factors were the tailwind condition, high density altitude, and upsloping runway. - [NTSB NYC01LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA174.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Stow, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2001 · N9133D · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during a go-around. - [NTSB SEA01LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA052.md): Cessna 402B · Billings, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 2001 · N69316 · Substantial damage > Best rate-of-climb single-engine speed was not maintained. Delayed remedial action was a factor. - [NTSB CHI00LA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA291.md): Beech A36TC · Moorehead, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2000 · N3683D · Substantial damage > The pilots failure to abort the takeoff and the airplane not attaining a proper climb rate for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB CHI00LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA144.md): Cessna C-T188C · Elgin, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 2000 · N2075J · Substantial damage > the failure of the pilot in command to maintain clearance with the ground during an aerial application. - [NTSB FTW00LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA075.md): Cessna 414 · Oklahoma City, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 26, 2000 · N7VS · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to deice the airplane prior to departure. - [NTSB CHI97FA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97FA102.md): Cessna T210N · Vichy, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1997 · N5310A · Destroyed > failure of the pilot to properly follow the missed approach procedure and maintain the minimum descent altitude (MDA) during night/IFR flight. Factors relating to the accident included: darkness, low ceiling, fog, and failure of the pilot to properly… - [NTSB LAX96LA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA313.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Redlands, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1996 · N9130N · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper weather evaluation. The uphill runway condition and weather associated with thunderstorm(s) were related factors. - [NTSB CHI96LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA232.md): Cessna 188 · Independence, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1996 · N9542J · Substantial damage > the delayed jettison of the dry chemicals by the pilot. The inability of the airplane to climb was a related factor. - [NTSB LAX95LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA257.md): Cessna TU206 · Danville, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1995 · N7091Q · Destroyed > The pilot's intentional flight into known adverse weather and failure to maintain proper altitude. - [NTSB SEA94FA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94FA111.md): Cessna TU206G · Gold Bar, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 1994 · N732JK · Substantial damage > Electrical system short. Factors to the accident were: mountainous terrain and procedures/directives not followed. - [NTSB FTW94LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA001.md): Cessna T188C · New Deal, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1993 · N2031J · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to maintain ground clearance while avoiding a powerline. Failure of the pilot to see a second set of power lines prior to initiating the spraying run was also a cause. - [NTSB FTW93LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA249.md): Cessna T188C · Rockport, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1993 · N2867J · Substantial damage > Inadvertent stall/mush experienced by the pilot. - [NTSB SEA93LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA036.md): Piper PA-46 · Twin Falls, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1992 · N856M · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain the ILS glide path. - [NTSB MIA91LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA139.md): Cessna TU-206G · Gulf Of Mexico · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 1991 · N6567Z · Destroyed > An in flight collision with the water for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB DEN91FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91FA048.md): Cessna T210M · Taos, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 1991 · N761MU · Destroyed > The pilot's decision to initiate flight into freezing rain which resulted in structural icing that exceeded the ability of the aircraft to maintain flight. A factor was: improper deicing. - [NTSB DEN90DTE06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90DTE06.md): Cessna 188A · Holyoke, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Aug 20, 1990 · N2080J · Destroyed > A stall mush which occurred when the pilot retracted the flaps prematurely following takeoff, causing the aircraft to settle into the ground. - [NTSB LAX89FA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89FA081.md): Cessna 414 · Pleasanton, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 1989 · N1672T · Destroyed > Failure of the pilot to properly follow the IFR (instrument flight rules) procedures by not maintaining the minimum descent altitude for that seqment of the approach. The weather conditions and mountainous terrain were considered to be related factors. - [NTSB ANC88FA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC88FA111.md): Cessna 402B · Mt. Torbet, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1988 · N5718M · Substantial damage > The on-demand-charter flight was to originally pickup passengers and cargo but a landing gear problem forced another airplane with a mechanic to be dispatched. The other airplane returned with the passengers and the accident airplane was repaired by the… - [NTSB LAX87LA334](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA334.md): Cessna 206 · Williams, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1987 · N4651Z · Destroyed > The aircraft was reported stolen on July 26, 1987. It is believed that the aircraft departed the grand canyon airport in grand canyon, Arizona on July 26, 1987, at 0300 MST. A search of records or airports in the area revealed that the aircraft was refueled… - [NTSB DEN87FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87FA023.md): Beech A36TC · Steamboat Sprgs, CO · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1986 · N36TS · Destroyed > Plt and four paxs were returning home from a ski vacation. A witness at the arpt observed a normal takeoff and saw the acft turn towards an area of high terrain located approximately 1.5 miles from the Steamboat arpt. The witness observed N36TS continue on a… - [NTSB DEN86LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA135.md): Cessna T210M · Erie, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 1986 · N761XE · Substantial damage > The plt reports that he remembers going through the checklist on downwind following a short flight from a nearby airport. He does not remember doing a final 'down and green' check and the aircraft was landed gear up. - [NTSB MIA86LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA132.md): Cessna 402B · Opa Locka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 1986 · N401NA · Substantial damage > The plt stated that upon arrival at his destination he could not get his landing gear to extend. He then returned to Opa Locka airport where he intentionally landed with the gear up. Post crash investigation of the acft revealed that the landing gear would… - [NTSB DEN86LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA074.md): Cessna T210M · Truth Or Conseq, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 1986 · N761JP · Substantial damage > According to the pilot, during the landing roll he is accustomed to keeping the nose gear off the runway until the ground speed has slowed. The pilot stated he did not check the landing gear condition lights. Upon lowering the nose, the acft propeller and… - [NTSB LAX86LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA022.md): Cessna 210M · Oakdale, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1985 · N6047N · Substantial damage > The plt said that he made a 'fairly rapid descent' from a 10,500 ft MSL cruise alt to the airport pattern and experienced a 'painful pressure' in his ears. The plt said he was also wearing a headset. On entry into the pattern, theplt said he 'forgot to lower… - [NTSB MKC85LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85LA149.md): Cessna 210 · Eldon, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1985 · N6939N · Substantial damage > The plt reported that during an apch to land, he forgot to extend the landing gear & landed with the gear retracted. He did not recall hearing the gear warning horn; however, a check of the landing gear sys did not reveal any malfunction. - [NTSB FTW85LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA227.md): Beech 58P · Abilene, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1985 · N95BH · Substantial damage > The plt stated he made a normal landing and the gear folded during the rollout. Another plt who was waiting at the end of the rwy for takeoff observed the landing and stated the landing gear was extended too late and was still in transit (not fully down) when… - [NTSB DEN85FA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85FA120.md): Cessna P210N · Laporte, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1985 · N6208W · Destroyed > The plt was a business man, involved in building/construction work. On the morning of the acdnt, he had breakfast with friends who said he was in good spirits & was going to fly before going to work. Witnesses near the acdnt site saw the acft flying in the… - [NTSB DEN85FA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85FA026.md): Cessna 340 · Las Vegas, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1984 · N4001Q · Destroyed > The pilot was carrying illegal cargo (marijuana) in N4001Q. During a low high speed pass at night over an intended landing area,the aircraft struck rising terrain. There was approximately 800 lbs of marijuana on the aircraft. - [NTSB LAX84FA469](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84FA469.md): Cessna T210J · Valencia, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1984 · N2291R · Destroyed > Witnesses observed the acft entering a slow roll maneuver. As the acft became inverted, the roll rate decreased, the nose of the acft dropped toward the ground & the plane crashed. No preimpact part failure or malfunction was found. Toxicological checks of… - [NTSB NYC84FA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84FA294.md): Cessna 414 · Wallingford, VT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1984 · N18SM · Destroyed > The plt was executing second attempt for a instrument apch, lda rwy 19, following a missed apch on the first attempt. The plt last reported over the iaf, 9 mis north of the arpt. The acft collided with a mountain at a elevation of 1700 ftand 5 mis south of… - [NTSB CHI84FA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84FA053.md): Cessna T210M · White Lk Twnshp, MI · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1983 · N761RN · Destroyed > At about 1600, the acft was taken out of a heated hangar & parked on the ramp for refueling. It remained outside until the plt took off at about 1740 EST. During that time, snow was falling & the temp dropped from 34 to 31 deg. The plt initially contacted the… - [NTSB SEA84FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84FA023.md): Cessna 304A · Ephrata, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1983 · N98567 · Destroyed > The acft collided with a hilltop during a missed approach in IMC weather. The acft was on an IFR flt plan. The plt stated visual contact was EST at about 2000 ft MSL but ground features were masked in snow. When the plt did not see the airport at the proper… - [NTSB LAX83LA369](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA369.md): Cessna T210N · Glennville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1983 · N6169N · Substantial damage > During a landing, the acft touched down with the gear retracted. It came to rest with the gear handle in the down position, the amber warning light illuminated, and the gear motor circuit breaker disengaged. - [NTSB DEN83FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83FA027.md): Cessna P210 · Sioux Falls, SD · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1982 · N4721P · Destroyed > At 1915 while enroute the plt was advised that the destination wx was 100 ft obscured, 3/8 mi in fog. At 2140 the plt contacted approach control & was advised the wx was 100 ft obscured & 1/8 mi with an RVR for rwy 3 of 2,400 ft. he was cleared for an ILS rwy… - [NTSB DEN83LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83LA003.md): Cessna TU206G · Rock Springs, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1982 · N6169Z · Substantial damage > The aircraft was being used for transportation to an oil drilling sight. A 1300 ft portion of a road near the sight was being used as a landing strip. The pilot reported that after the plane touched down and was rolling, it came to a dog leg in the road. He… - [NTSB MKC82DA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82DA162.md): Cessna T188C · Mechanicsville, IA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 31, 1982 · N4927J · Destroyed > The pilot began his takeoff from a 2200 ft strip with a load of about 40 gallons of fuel and 1500 to 1600 lbs of seed. He reported that the wind was from the southeast at 2 mph, the temperature was 74 deg, and the elevation was 800 ft. the aircraft became… - [NTSB FTW82DA356](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA356.md): Cessna T188C · Black, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 28, 1982 · N9646J · Substantial damage > While making a swath run the aircraft collided with an irrigation pipe which extended about 15 feet AGL. The pipe was near farm equipment and blended with the background. After the collision the aircraft made a forced landing in a cotton field. - [NTSB LAX82FA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FA230.md): Cessna P210N · Jamul, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1982 · N6690P · Destroyed > The plt was being vectored for another approach after executing a missed approach. At 1642 the plt was cleared for 5,000 ft. at 1643 the plt was given a heading of 090, vector for the final approach course. At 1647 the plt was given a heading of 340. The… - [NTSB SEA82FYA08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82FYA08.md): Cessna T210M · Shoshone, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jun 10, 1982 · N761CP · Destroyed > The aircraft crashed in a near level attitude and at a high rate of speed. Neither the seat belt nor shoulder harness was fastened. The pilot's blood alcohol level was 236 mg%. - [NTSB DEN82DTG05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DTG05.md): Cessna 188 · Devils Lake, ND · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 8, 1982 · N2087J · Substantial damage > The pilot started a swath run at dusk by crossing under a set of wires. As he crossed under the wires, one of his main gear struck the top of a rock pile. The pilot thought that both of the main gear had failed, and he elected to make a belly landing in a… - [NTSB LAX82FA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FA203.md): Cessna T210N · Llano, CA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 31, 1982 · N6615Y · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that when he attempted to extend the gear with the normal system, it would not operate. He stated that he cycled the gear handle 4 or 5 times and checked the circuit breakers. Reportedly, he tried to extend the gear with the hand pump but it… ## 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 ('17040') AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 230)) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=17040&occurrence=230 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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