# 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 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 CHI91LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA101.md): Cessna T210N · Elwood, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 1991 · N210MS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the fuel selector which resulted in fuel starvation. A related factor was: soft terrain in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB MIA91WA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91WA079.md): Beech B36TC · Pitts Town, Bahamas · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Feb 3, 1991 · N6650H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX91FA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91FA081.md): Cessna T210M · Sacramento, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 26, 1991 · N210TW · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the ensuing emergency landing.
- [NTSB LAX91FA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91FA066.md): Cessna T210M · Sacramento, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 1991 · N6148B · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain control of the airplane while flying in instrument meteorological conditions and spatial disorientation of the pilot-in-command. Contributing to the accident was diversion of the pilot's attention to…
- [NTSB CHI91LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA056.md): Cessna 340 · Chesterfield, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 3, 1991 · N14DB · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Factors related to the accident are a foggy windshield, misjudgement of altitude, premature landing flare, and slush on the runway.
- [NTSB MIA91WA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91WA054.md): Cessna 401B · Marsh Harbor, Bahamas · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 26, 1990 · N799NW · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI91LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA036.md): Cessna T210M · Marshall, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1990 · N761LZ · Substantial damage
  > Directional control not maintained by the PIC.
- [NTSB NYC91LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA031.md): Beech B36TC · Caldwell, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1990 · N38PK · Substantial damage
  > Premature rotation and an inadvertent stall. Factors include lack of total experience in this type of aircraft.
- [NTSB CHI91LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA019.md): Cessna 150 · La Crosse, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 1990 · N7641G · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate visual outlook by the PIC.
- [NTSB SEA91LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA009.md): Cessna T210N · Laramie, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1990 · N4981C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not properly set the mixture control.
- [NTSB DEN91LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91LA006.md): Cessna T210M · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1990 · N565RA · Substantial damage
  > Engine failiure resulting from maintenance discrepancies.
- [NTSB DEN91FA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91FA002.md): Cessna T210N · Gypsum, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1990 · N6477N · Destroyed
  > The pilot flying into known adverse icing and thunderstorm weather conditions which resulted in the loss of control of the aircraft.
- [NTSB MIA90LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA192.md): Cessna 402B · St. Thomas · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1990 · N4440K · Substantial damage
  > Separation of the left main landing gear torque tube bracket assembly due to sheared rivets from a previous hard side load landing which was not reported.
- [NTSB DEN90LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA173.md): Cessna T-210-L · Edgewood, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1990 · N5397V · Substantial damage
  > Engine failure due to a broken connecting rod. A factor was the rough uneven terrain available for the forced landing.
- [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 ANC90LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA132.md): Cessna C-T210 · Sleeper Bay, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1990 · N6016N · Substantial damage
  > Improper fuel tank selection.
- [NTSB LAX90LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA258.md): Cessna 340-A · Truckee, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1990 · N8637K · Substantial damage
  > The pilots loss of brake performance due to hydroplaning.
- [NTSB DEN90FA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90FA159.md): Cessna P210R · Ogden, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1990 · N6203A · Destroyed
  > Failure of the #1 piston due to pre-ignition/detonation in the #1 cylinder, and inadequate visual lookout by the pilot (his failure to see-and-avoid the obstruction). The obstruction (power line) was a related factor.
- [NTSB ATL90LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA142.md): Cessna T210L · Memphis, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1990 · N2074S · Substantial damage
  > Fuel mismanagement by the pilot which resulted in fuel starvation during final approach.
- [NTSB DEN90LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA158.md): Cessna T-188 · Devils Lake, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1990 · N2087J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel, resulting in fuel exhaustion. A forced landing in rough terrain is a factor.
- [NTSB LAX90LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA242.md): Cessna 340 · Salinas, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1990 · N5411M · Substantial damage
  > The failure of maintenance personnel to reinstall the landing gear retract/extension linkage and the failure of inspection personnel to detect the improper installation.
- [NTSB DEN90LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA150.md): Cessna T 188C · Wray, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1990 · N2870J · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain proper alignment proper alignment during landing.
- [NTSB SEA90LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA110.md): Cessna 340A · Priest River, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1990 · N2703U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgement of distance and altitude and his failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during the landing approach.
- [NTSB CHI90LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA151.md): Cessna T210N · Wheeling, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1990 · N7134J · Substantial damage
  > Pilot-in-command's failure to obtain a proper flare attitude in the aircraft prior to touchdown.
- [NTSB SEA90LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA093.md): Cessna TU206G · Elk City, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1990 · N9922Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. The landing was made on a wet runway with excessive airspeed.
- [NTSB CHI90DEM03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DEM03.md): Cessna T188 · Williamsburg, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 22, 1990 · N9441J · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. The lack of suitable terrain for landing was a factor related to the accident.
- [NTSB ATL90LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA097.md): Cessna T210 · Lafayette, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1990 · N761YK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly manage his fuel supply, which resulted in a loss of engine power, due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB SEA90FA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90FA066.md): Mooney M20K · Carson City, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 1990 · N231NB · Destroyed
  > The pilot failed to maintain airspeed during takeoff. A contributing factor was the high density altitude.
- [NTSB LAX90LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA136.md): Cessna T210L · Chino, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1990 · N9426K · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation due to the fuel tank outlets becoming unported as the aircraft maneuvered for landing. A factor was the pilot's preflight planning failed to insure that he had adequate fuel for the flight.
- [NTSB MIA90LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA099.md): Cessna P210N · Natchez, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1990 · N4738A · Substantial damage
  > The late extension of the landing gear by the pilot.
- [NTSB MKC90FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90FA044.md): Cessna P210N · Newton, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 1990 · N4589K · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. Darkness and the resultant delay in flaring to land were related factors.
- [NTSB DEN90LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA026.md): Cessna T210L · Gillette, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1989 · N843YT · Substantial damage
  > Forced landing in unsuitable terrain as a result of an engine crankshaft failure at low level cruise flight.
- [NTSB MKC90FA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90FA026.md): Cessna T210 · Columbia, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1989 · N6397U · Substantial damage
  > An engine compartment fire due to a missing turbocharger exhaust duct and tailpipe assembly. The clamp used to retain the tailpipe assembly to the turbocharger was also missing, contributing factor(s) was: the soft terrain.
- [NTSB ATL90LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA009.md): Cessna 210 · Kernersville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1989 · N1155M · Substantial damage
  > Improper fuel consumption calculations by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion from lack of fuel. Adverse weather conditions were related to the accident.
- [NTSB BFO90LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90LA006.md): Cessna T310Q · Stevensville, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1989 · N1729H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing roll.
- [NTSB FTW89DQG06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89DQG06.md): Cessna T188C · Levelland, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Sep 5, 1989 · N9957J · Substantial damage
  > A partial brake system failure due to a leak in the left brake master cylinder.
- [NTSB MKC89LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA163.md): Beech 58 · Cedar Rapids, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1989 · N1846L · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot in command to maintain alignment with the runway and excessive aircraft control in close proximity to the ground. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's diverted attention which resulted from having to shut down the left engine.
- [NTSB CHI89LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA136.md): Cessna 335 · Pontiac, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1989 · N2706T · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the right main landing gear extension/retraction component resulting from unacceptable loads incurred due to improper adjustment.
- [NTSB LAX89LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA233.md): Cessna P210N · Los Angeles, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1989 · N609AC · Destroyed
  > An undertorqued oil line fitting, due to its improper installation by maintenance personnel, which resulted in a loose oil line fitting, an oil line leak, oil exhaustion, and subsequent failure of the engine.
- [NTSB DEN89LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA172.md): Cessna T188C · Fort Benton, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1989 · N2802J · Substantial damage
  > Overload failure of the left main landing gear attaching bolts for an unknown reason.
- [NTSB LAX89LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA223.md): Cessna T210N · Herlong, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1989 · N4857C · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation, after the pilot diverted his attention to an electrical problem, and his failure to reposition the fuel selector switch, either before the engine lost power or during emergency procedures. Factors related to the accident were: the tripped…
- [NTSB SEA89LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA112.md): Cessna TU206G · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1989 · N4769U · Substantial damage
  > The loss of directional control as a result of gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB MIA89FA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89FA151.md): Cessna TU206F · Immokalee, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 21, 1989 · N8720Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to establish the descent angle which would attain the proper touchdown point. Consequently, the airplane collided, in flight, with the airport boundary fence.
- [NTSB LAX89LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA193.md): Cessna T210L · Upland, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 1989 · N5368V · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate in-flight planning/decision by the pilot in command, the instructor pilot. Factors were the private pilot did not switch the fuel tanks and the instructor did not catch it.
- [NTSB LAX89LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA156.md): Cessna T210 · Scottsdale, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 1989 · N5523C · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of directional control of the airplane during the ground run and abrupt rotation to get airborne.
- [NTSB MIA89LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA107.md): Cessna 402A · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 1989 · N2882F · Substantial damage
  > The overload failure of the bellcrank for the left main gear retraction linkage assembly for an unknown reason.
- [NTSB DEN89LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA087.md): Cessna TU206G · Broomfield, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 1989 · N735VE · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's failure to properly control the aircraft while conducting a crosswind takeoff.
- [NTSB SEA89LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA055.md): Cessna TU206-G · Reno, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 1989 · N4957Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for crosswinds. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to land the amphibious aircraft in strong crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB MIA89LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA085.md): Cessna 340A · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 1989 · N5454X · Substantial damage
  > Seizure of the right main landing gear upper downlock top bushing, and the failure of other maintenance personnel to properly rig the landing gear down light micro switches.

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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=23

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