# 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 ATL00LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA010.md): Cessna 310Q · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 1999 · N310GC · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left main landing gear down locking mechanism for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DEN00LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA016.md): Cessna 150E · Longmont, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 1999 · N6158T · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot of the other aircraft's failure to follow right-of-way VFR procedures and inadequate visual lookout.
- [NTSB NYC00FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00FA023.md): Cessna T303 · Binghampton, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 1999 · N511AR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight decision to descend below the decision height without the runway environment in sight, and his failure to execute a missed approach. A factor in the accident was the failed crankshaft.
- [NTSB SEA00LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA011.md): Beech A36TC · Pasco, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1999 · N3822K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear. Factors include a blocked view of the landing gear light indicating system.
- [NTSB CHI99IA351](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99IA351.md): Cessna 402B · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1999 · N6362X · Minor damage
  > The failure of the pilot in command to maintain clearance with ground obstructions.
- [NTSB DEN99LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA174.md): Cessna P210N · Santa Fe, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1999 · N999KM · Substantial damage
  > A non-mechanical total loss of engine power for reasons undetermined. Factors were maneuvering to avoid oncoming vehicles, and the rough and uneven terrain.
- [NTSB FTW99LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA241.md): Cessna 414 · Alpine, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1999 · N67JM · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper use of the emergency fuel boost pump, which resulted in excessive fuel flow to the engine and subsequent total loss of left engine power. Factor's were the high density altitude, the pilot exceeding the airplane's weight and balance, the…
- [NTSB FTW99RA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99RA217.md): Cessna 414 · Monrovia, Liberia · Accident · 6 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 10, 1999 · N373BC
- [NTSB DEN99FA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99FA137.md): Cessna T210M · Clovis, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1999 · N6687B · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during final approach to landing, resulting in an inadvertent stall. A factor was the high density altitude.
- [NTSB NYC99IA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99IA175.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Belmar, NJ · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1999 · N121GP · Minor damage
  > The failure of the turbocharger clamp, resulting from improper welding settings during manufacture.
- [NTSB LAX99LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA231.md): Cessna TU206F · Saline Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1999 · N8728Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to verify the fuel quantity prior to departure, which led to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB MIA99FA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99FA168.md): Cessna 402C · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1999 · N440AB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision takeoff with condensation on the cockpit windows which restricted visibility, his improper use of aileron control, improper compensation for winds during takeoff, and his failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, resulting…
- [NTSB CHI99FA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA177.md): Cessna 340A · Phillipsburg, KS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1999 · N1372G · Destroyed
  > the pilot not maintaining flying speed. Factors to the accident were the fuel transfer problem of unknown origin.
- [NTSB FTW99LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA160.md): Cessna P210N · Cleburne, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1999 · N4774K · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power resulting from a failure of the #4 cylinder exhaust valve and/or piston. Factors were the dark night conditions and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC99LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA128.md): Cessna T310Q · West Laurens, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1999 · N1273G · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's impairment due to hypoxia, which resulted in reduced situational awareness and a power loss due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB DEN99FA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99FA077.md): Cessna 172Q · Greeley, CO · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 13, 1999 · N96299 · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > Failure of both the pilot receiving instruction and the flight instructor to maintain a visual lookout. A factor was the failure of the other pilot to maintain a visual lookout.
- [NTSB LAX99LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA174.md): Cessna T303 · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 1999 · N3303S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations that resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent ditching.
- [NTSB DEN99LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA070.md): Cessna T210L · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 1999 · N59235 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper mixture control use and the engine's subsequent power loss due to fuel starvation, and the lack of suitable terrain for the pilot to perform a forced landing. Factors were the pilot's lack of recent experience in type of airplane, the…
- [NTSB FTW99FA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99FA123.md): Cessna 402C · Goldsby, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1999 · N819BW · Destroyed
  > The fatigue failure of the right wing spar as a result of inadequate quality control during manufacture of the spar. A factor was the inadequate inspection of the right wing by maintenance personnel, which failed to detect the crack.
- [NTSB LAX99LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA164.md): Beech 36TC · Lake Elsinore, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 1999 · N36MN · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation due to the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection procedures and his failure to accurately determine the amount of fuel onboard prior to departure. A factor in the accident was the erratic fuel quantity sensor in the left fuel tank.
- [NTSB MIA99LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA136.md): Cessna 402B · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 1999 · N744MA · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the pilot in command's failure to ensure that the aircraft had adequate fuel to complete the flight.
- [NTSB CHI99LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA128.md): Cessna T-188C · Dalton, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 1999 · N2173J · Substantial damage
  > the improper adjustment of the fuel pump by maintenance personnel. Factors to the accident were the excessive output of the fuel pump, trees, residential structure, fence, and propane tank.
- [NTSB DEN99LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA054.md): Cessna 320D · Broomfield, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1999 · N4127T · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of power on the left engine for undetermined reasons. A factor was the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during landing flare/touchdown.
- [NTSB SEA99LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA039.md): Cessna TU206G · Cascade, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1999 · N756AV · Substantial damage
  > Unsuitable terrain for landing was selected. Snow covered airstrip was a factor.
- [NTSB LAX99LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA097.md): Cessna 414 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 1999 · N1557T · Substantial damage
  > The overload failure of the left main gear locking mechanism due to improper system rigging by maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB ANC98FA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98FA168.md): Cessna TU-206G · Ketchikan, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1998 · N4820U · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing factors were low ceilings and mountainous/hilly terrain.
- [NTSB ANC98LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA149.md): Cessna 207 · Sleetmute, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1998 · N1754U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for departure. A factor in the accident was a narrow runway.
- [NTSB LAX98LA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA291.md): Cessna T210R · Buckeye, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1998 · N6153U · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's delayed response in recovering from a bounced landing combined with his delayed decision to abort the landing. The pilot's inadequate compensation for tailwind conditions and inadvertently raising the flaps to 10 degrees were factors in this…
- [NTSB FTW98LA374](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA374.md): Beech B36TC · Pinedale, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1998 · N4BA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not following his Pilot Operating checklist procedures. A factor was the aborted landing which interfered with the pilot's normal traffic pattern habit.
- [NTSB SEA98TA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98TA152.md): Cessna TU206G · Burns, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jul 29, 1998 · N756YC · Substantial damage
  > Fatigue failure of the crankshaft.
- [NTSB LAX98LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA232.md): Beech A36TC · Boulder City, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1998 · N999AJ · Destroyed
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reasons over unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB CHI98LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA240.md): Cessna T188C · Austin, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1998 · N9957J · Substantial damage
  > the improper maintenance by other maintenance personnel. Factors were the throttle control not safetied, the crops, and unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot
- [NTSB CHI98LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA221.md): Cessna T310R · Wheeling, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1998 · N5255C · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions which resulted in a lack of directional control of the aircraft. Factors to the accident were the two airport signs and the crosswind.
- [NTSB SEA98LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA099.md): Cessna T210M · La Pine, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1998 · N22CT · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA98FA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98FA092.md): Cessna T210N · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1998 · N199JM · Destroyed
  > Improper installation (bushing), mechanical binding (bushing), mechanical binding (connecting rod), and fatigue within the crankshaft. Contributing factors were inadequate major (engine) overhaul and trees.
- [NTSB FTW98FA393](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA393.md): Cessna T310R · Pie Town, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1998 · N467DL · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continuing VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing factors were weather conditions, that included clouds, and mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB MIA98LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA140.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Beaufort, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 1998 · N77DE · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA98LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA133.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Miami Lakes, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1998 · N46SX · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to ensure the aircraft contained enough fuel to complete the flight resulting in loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB FTW98LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA173.md): Cessna T210L · Santa Teresa, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1998 · N591DC · Substantial damage
  > failure of the number 1 piston, which resulted in loss of engine power and a subsequent forced landing. The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a related factor.
- [NTSB MIA98LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA123.md): Cessna 402B · West Palm Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1998 · N400AR · Substantial damage
  > the pilot allowed the airplane to improperly touchdown on the right main landing gear, resulting in the gear collapsing, and subsequent impact with runway visual range equipment.
- [NTSB ANC98LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA034.md): Cessna 185F · Coldfoot, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1998 · N1205F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff. Soft, snow covered terrain was a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB LAX98LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA122.md): Cessna TU206F · Avalon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1998 · N9674G · Substantial damage
  > Contamination of the fuel system which led to a loss of engine power. Factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing and the barbwire fence.
- [NTSB CHI98LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA098.md): Cessna 402B · Mason City, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 1998 · N108RS · Substantial damage
  > the accumulation of airframe ice during flight, and failure of the pilot to attain a proper flare for landing. Factors relating to the accident were: the adverse weather (icing) condition; and the pilot's limited forward visibility, due to ice on the…
- [NTSB MIA98LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA083.md): Cessna T210N · Covington, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1998 · N1734U · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation and/or improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, and a forced landing. Soft/wet terrain in the emergency landing area was a related factor.
- [NTSB FTW98LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA108.md): Cessna 340 · Wagoner, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 1998 · N340CK · Substantial damage
  > the entrance of deer onto the runway, which resulted in an unavoidable impact. Darkness was a related factor.
- [NTSB LAX98LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA081.md): Cessna 340A · Groveland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 23, 1998 · N41NR · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the brake line as a result of inadequate maintenance.
- [NTSB FTW98LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA103.md): Cessna 340A · Bethany, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 1998 · N26956 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's flight into known adverse weather conditions which resulted in an inadvertent stall due to airframe ice. A factor was the icing conditions.
- [NTSB CHI98FA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98FA080.md): Cessna P210N · Decatur, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 7, 1998 · N6669P · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. Contributing factors were low ceiling and freezing drizzle.
- [NTSB CHI98LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA057.md): Cessna 402A · Milwaukee, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1997 · N728QA · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight planning/preparation, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB MIA98LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA019.md): Cessna 402B · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1997 · N69312 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper management of fuel resulting in a total loss of engine power on both engines due to fuel exhaustion.

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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=18

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