# NTSB investigations: Continental TSIO-520 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 MIA03FA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03FA141.md): Cessna 402C · Treasure Cay, Bahamas · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 1 · Field · Final report · Jul 13, 2003 · N314AB · Substantial damage
  > the in-flight failure of the right engine and the pilot’s failure to adequately manage the airplane’s performance after the engine failed. The right engine failure resulted from inadequate maintenance that was performed by Air Sunshine’s maintenance personnel…
- [NTSB SEA03LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA133.md): Cessna 402 B · Lakeview, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2003 · N98635 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the landing gear shaft roll pin resulting in a main gear collapse during the taxi phase of operation.
- [NTSB CHI03WA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03WA198.md): Beech BE-58TC · Toronto, Canada · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 7, 2003 · N6058T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN03LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA123.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2003 · N4386G · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing factors were the out-of-calibration waste gate actuator, a blown tire, and the airport sign.
- [NTSB SEA03FA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03FA124.md): Beech A36TC · East Wenatchee, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2003 · N279WP · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to fuel starvation that resulted from the right wing tank reaching an unusable fuel level. Also causal was an unapproved alteration of the aircraft’s fuel system. Contributing to the accident were the incorrect installation of an…
- [NTSB DEN03LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA116.md): Cessna T210M · Aspen, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2003 · N761XE · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the landing gear actuator switch. Factors relating to the accident were the false landing gear indication, the precautionary landing, and the improper maintenance adjustment performed on the landing gear switch prior to the accident flight.
- [NTSB ATL03FA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03FA115.md): Beech 58P · Memphis, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2003 · N36TL · Substantial damage
  > An encounter with wake turbulence on approach, which resulted in the pilot's inability to maintain control and subsequent in-flight collision with the ground.
- [NTSB LAX03WA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03WA205.md): Cessna T210L · Anahim Lake, Canada · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jun 18, 2003 · N210VC · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA03LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA113.md): Cessna 206 · Soldier Bar, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2003 · N7372Q · Substantial damage
  > The overload failure of the nose landing gear assembly during the landing roll, due to an improper maintenance installation. A factor was the rough/uneven terrain condition.
- [NTSB MIA03WA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03WA126.md): Cessna 402B · LittleWhale Cay, Bahamas · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jun 17, 2003 · N3748C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI03LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA159.md): Cessna T210N · Tribune, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 2003 · N210MP · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight separation of the turbocharger exhaust band clamp resulting in an in-flight fire and uncommanded landing gear extension. Also causal was the improper maintenance by unknown personnel.
- [NTSB ANC03LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA065.md): Cessna 402B · Telida, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2003 · N710WS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing site, which resulted in the collapse of the nose landing gear. A factor in the accident was a soft runway.
- [NTSB LAX03FA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FA182.md): Beech A36TC · Los Angeles, CA · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 2003 · N1856P · Destroyed
  > the pilot's in-flight loss of control due to spatial disorientation, and failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in a stall/spin. Also causal was the pilot's disregard of the weather information provided and his attempt to continue VFR flight into IMC. A…
- [NTSB ATL03LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA101.md): Beech 58P · Gatlinburg, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2003 · N60BR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of altitude and distance to the runway during final approach, and his failure to attain the proper touchdown point for landing.
- [NTSB IAD03LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03LA055.md): Cessna 414 · Port Jefferson, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 2003 · N1234 · Destroyed
  > Loss of power to both engines for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA03IA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03IA110.md): Cessna 402C · Miami, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 22, 2003 · N402DD · No damage
  > The inadequate annual inspection of the airplane by other maintenance personnel for failure to note an incorrect washer was installed securing the upper and lower torque links, resulting in separation of the upper and lower links and subsequent rotation of…
- [NTSB SEA03LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA079.md): Cessna P210N · Boise, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 2003 · N711BG · Substantial damage
  > The landing gear extension was not performed by the pilot for landing. Contributing factors included the pilot's failure to perform the Before Landing checklist and his unfamiliarity with the landing gear warning horn system.
- [NTSB LAX03LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA149.md): Cessna 340A · Boulder City, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2003 · N100UW · Substantial damage
  > the airport committee members failure to repair or mark the faulty telephone junction box cover as a hazard. A factor in the accident was the inadequate notification process of the airport and city personnel.
- [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 SEA03LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA056.md): Cessna TU206 G · Pistol Creek, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2003 · N756WZ · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate visual lookout by the driver of the vehicle that turned on to the runway. Factors include rising terrain decreasing the possibility of a successful go-around and rough uneven terrain beyond the departure end of the runway.
- [NTSB CHI03LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA076.md): Cessna T210L · New Hudson, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 2003 · N123JL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control which resulted in the airplane stalling while on final approach.
- [NTSB MIA03LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA064.md): Cessna 402B · Marathon, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 2003 · N554AE · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power to both engines for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX03LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA089.md): Cessna T210L · Stockton, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2003 · N5089V · Substantial damage
  > fuel starvation due to the pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply and failure to verify the fuel quantity on board at departure.
- [NTSB ATL03LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA045.md): Cessna P210N · Bolivar, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 2003 · N6ZZ · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was trees.
- [NTSB FTW03FA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03FA093.md): Cessna T210N · Mission, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 2003 · N4945Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, which resulted in his exceeding the airplane's design limitation. Contributing factors were the pilot's decision to fly the airplane with known deficiencies with the attitude indicator, and the failure of the…
- [NTSB LAX03LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA075.md): Cessna T210L · El Monte, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 2003 · N732DK · Substantial damage
  > the alternator switch contact failure, which resulted in a complete electrical failure.
- [NTSB LAX03FA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FA073.md): Cessna 402C · Mather, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 2003 · N6814A · Destroyed
  > loss of engine power in the left engine for undetermined reasons. Also causal was the pilot's failure to correctly configure the airplane for a single engine missed approach, which resulted in a negative climb performance. A factor was the pilot's decision to…
- [NTSB NYC03LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA040.md): Cessna 207A · Put In Bay, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 2003 · N9945M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power during the initial climb.
- [NTSB LAX03FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FA067.md): Cessna 414 · Palm Springs, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 2003 · N127WW · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's improper selection of the high boost position for the operating right engine while on base leg to land, which resulted in a loss of engine power of the right engine. Factors associated with the accident are the left engine's loss of…
- [NTSB CHI03LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA046.md): Cessna 310R · Ada, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 2003 · N37221 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the minimum descent altitude and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance. A low ceiling was a factor.
- [NTSB FTW03LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA070.md): Cessna T207 · Brownsville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 2002 · N1599U · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the separation of the crankshaft. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX03TA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03TA048.md): Cessna T210L · Agua Caliente, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Dec 9, 2002 · N732HJ · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right main landing gear actuator during the landing roll, which resulted in a collapse of the right main land gear, and loss of directional control.
- [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 LAX03LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA034.md): Cessna T210 L · Williams, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 2002 · N59132 · Destroyed
  > An in-flight fire for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX03FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FA031.md): Cessna T210L · Pacoima, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 2002 · N76TL · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due the inadvertent unporting of the fuel pickup tube, which resulted in fuel starvation during the go-around. The pilot's preflight and in-flight decisions regarding fuel quantity and fuel system management are also causal.
- [NTSB FTW03LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA025.md): Cessna T188C · Seminole, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 2002 · N4779J · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [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 ANC02LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA128.md): Cessna 207 · Circle, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2002 · N207DG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate wind evaluation during takeoff resulting in a downwind takeoff and subsequent overrun during an aborted takeoff. Factors in the accident were a tailwind and the pilot's failure to verify the selected flap setting.
- [NTSB CHI02LA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA276.md): Cessna T188C · Olivia, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2002 · N9432J · Substantial damage
  > The fouled spark plugs and the terrain condition encountered during the aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB NYC02FA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02FA178.md): Beechcraft 58P · Swanzey, NH · Accident · 7 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2002 · N6688D · Destroyed
  > **This report was modified on 2/24/2016. Refer to the public docket for this accident for additional information.** the pilot's improper preflight planning and his decision to depart with known landing gear system mechanical deficiencies, which resulted in a…
- [NTSB IAD02LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA090.md): Cessna T210N · Glastonbury, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2002 · N4908C · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor in the airplane's damage was the standing corn.
- [NTSB NYC02WA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02WA175.md): Cessna 310R · Saint Tropez, France · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 23, 2002 · N920RP · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA02LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA138.md): Cessna T188C · Choteau, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2002 · N2802J · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inattention to fuel consumption (flight duration) which resulted in a total loss of power and subsequent hard landing.
- [NTSB SEA02FA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02FA119.md): Cessna 335 · Tensed, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2002 · N27069 · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft control was not maintained during an emergency landing. A loss of power for undetermined reasons was a factor.
- [NTSB DEN02LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA057.md): Beech 58P · Broomfield, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2002 · N94PB · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to follow procedures for a balked landing which resulted in a stall/mush.
- [NTSB MIA02FA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02FA113.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Naples, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2002 · N9127L · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed above the stall speed while maneuvering to land after the engine ceased operating for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a stall/spin, an uncontrolled descent, and an impact with the ground.
- [NTSB FTW02LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA184.md): Cessna P210N · Shreveport, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2002 · N4720P · Substantial damage
  > the collapse of the right main landing gear for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA02FA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02FA111.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Osteen, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2002 · N9143B · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadequate weather evaluation and his failure to maintain control of the airplane after entering an area of thunderstorms resulting in an in-flight separation of the right wing and right horizontal stabilizer and impact with the ground during an…
- [NTSB DEN02TA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02TA052.md): Beech 58P · Grand Junction, CO · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 10, 2002 · N123Z · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadvertent flight into adverse weather conditions. A factor contributing to the accident was the terrain-induced turbulence.
- [NTSB ATL02LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA108.md): Cessna T210N · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 2002 · N4672Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate planning decision that resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power.

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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 ('17040'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=17040&page=15

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