# 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 WPR12FA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12FA139.md): Beech B36 · Panoche, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 2012 · N364AB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s lack of situational awareness regarding the surrounding terrain while descending during dark night conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.
- [NTSB CEN12WA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12WA178.md): Cessna T210N · Torreon, Coahuila, Mexico, Mexico · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 25, 2012 · N6YY · Destroyed
  > On February 25, 2012, about 1130 central standard time, a Cessna T210N, N6YY, struck high tension wires and impacted terrain near Torreon International Airport (MMTC), Torreon, Coahuila, Mexico. The commercial pilot, who was the sole occupant, was fatally…
- [NTSB CEN12FA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA161.md): Cessna 414A · Hayden, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 2012 · N4772A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadvertent stall during a missed approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s operation of the airplane in forecasted icing conditions without using all of its anti-ice systems.
- [NTSB ERA12LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA164.md): Cessna T210M · Clearwater, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 2012 · N761HW · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident testing of the engine did not reveal any malfunctions or failures that would preclude normal operation. Contributing to the accident was the…
- [NTSB ERA12FA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA161.md): Cessna 340A · Ocala, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 2012 · N340HF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and altitude on final approach, resulting in an impact with terrain short of the airport.
- [NTSB WPR12LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA097.md): Beech 58P · Santa Ana, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 2012 · N580TC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to review or execute any applicable checklist procedures or troubleshoot or take corrective action before landing despite indications that the landing gear was not extended. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s misunderstanding of…
- [NTSB ERA12IA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12IA114.md): Cessna T210L · Clewiston, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 2011 · N717KW · Minor damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB WPR12CA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA004.md): Cessna T310R · Hilo, HI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 8, 2011 · N23BT · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s improper fuel planning.
- [NTSB CEN11LA657](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA657.md): Cessna P210N · Longview, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2011 · N4867K · Substantial damage
  > The flight's inadvertent encounter with a rare and unforecasted mesoscale gravity wave while on base leg, which resulted in a sudden loss of altitude and subsequent collision with trees.
- [NTSB WPR11LA434](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA434.md): Cessna T210M · Saratoga, WY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2011 · N761NZ · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during an attempted go-around for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB WPR11FA430](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA430.md): Cessna P210 · Tehachapi, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2011 · N7WJ · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s intentional low-altitude maneuvering and failure to maintain clearance from terrain due to distraction.
- [NTSB WPR11CA419](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA419.md): Cessna TU206F · Bremerton, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 31, 2011 · N338F · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power as a result of fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning.
- [NTSB CEN11WA603](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11WA603.md): Cessna TU206G · Sioux Lookout, Canada · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 29, 2011 · N242SA · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN11CA620](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA620.md): Cessna T210M · Kremmling, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 26, 2011 · N761NX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing.
- [NTSB CEN11CA640](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA640.md): Cessna T210M · Cahokia, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 25, 2011 · N44HR · Substantial damage
  > A failure of a spring in the main landing gear actuation system that prevented the landing gear from extending.
- [NTSB CEN11CA586](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA586.md): Cessna TU206G · Shawno, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 21, 2011 · N12TL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control on final approach, while maneuvering to avoid birds.
- [NTSB WPR11LA380](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA380.md): Beech B36TC · Lemoore, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2011 · N6465X · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during cruise flight due to maintenance personnel's failure to adequately torque the number 4 cylinder retaining nuts, which resulted in the in-flight separation of the cylinder.
- [NTSB WPR11FA382](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA382.md): Cessna P210N · Burley, ID · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2011 · N7825K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain sufficient altitude and maintain aircraft control during a turn shortly after liftoff while operating at maximum gross weight, with a tailwind, and in high density altitude conditions.
- [NTSB CEN11LA494](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA494.md): Cessna T210L · Columbia, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2011 · N2056S · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of the right main landing gear during landing due to a lack of component lubrication, which resulted in the failure of the landing gear to lock once extended.
- [NTSB CEN11FA425](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA425.md): Cessna T210L · Romeoville, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2011 · N732BX · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s inadequate fuel planning.
- [NTSB ERA11FA349](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA349.md): Cessna T210N · Armonk, NY · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2011 · N210KW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to depart on the flight with a suspected mechanical deficiency and his subsequent decision to fly the final approach at a reduced power setting. Contributing to the accident was the improper timing of the magneto(s) that resulted in a…
- [NTSB CEN11CA408](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA408.md): Cessna TU206G · Truth or Consequences, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 18, 2011 · N735JY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to control the airplane on take off.
- [NTSB WPR11LA363](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA363.md): Cessna 340A · Fullerton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2011 · N340BG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain directional control during landing due to the left brake's degraded performance due to oil contamination, which resulted from the fatigue failure of an oil line component.
- [NTSB CEN11LA357](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA357.md): Cessna T210M · Pueblo, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2011 · N6850B · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the landing gear to fully extend due to a failed o-ring in the nose gear actuator piston and a broken seal in the emergency landing gear extension system.
- [NTSB WPR11CA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA196.md): Cessna T188C · Palouse, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 13, 2011 · N4562J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate evaluation of the wind conditions at takeoff and failure to maintain an adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall and collision with terrain during the initial climb.
- [NTSB ERA11FA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA233.md): Cessna 402B · Biddeford, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 2011 · N402RC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain minimum controllable airspeed while on final approach with a partial loss of power in the right engine, which resulted in a loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the partial loss of engine power in the right engine due…
- [NTSB CEN11LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA273.md): Cessna 414A · Aberdeen, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 2011 · N4057C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty crosswinds during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB WPR11FA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA173.md): Cessna P210 · Daggett, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 2011 · N50MC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to conduct the flight into a region of reported moderate to severe turbulence and icing conditions, followed by a loss of airplane control and an aerodynamic spin from which the pilot did not recover.
- [NTSB WPR11LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA168.md): Cessna TU206G · Puyallup, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 2011 · N6169Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilots’ activation of the fuel boost pump while preparing to land, which was contrary to checklist procedures and resulted in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR11FA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA170.md): Cessna T310R · Butte, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 2011 · N4914A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control during the missed approach for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the rapid and unforecast deterioration of the weather conditions to below the landing minimum and the pilot's decision to attempt the…
- [NTSB WPR11LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA108.md): Piper PA-28-201T · Santa Ana, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 2011 · N47589 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left main landing gear due to the lack of lubrication.
- [NTSB CEN11FA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA133.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Milaca, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 2010 · N9103N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not recover from an unusual attitude while operating in instrument meteorological conditions following a disconnect of the autopilot system for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s lack of recent flight experience…
- [NTSB CEN11CA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA132.md): Cessna T210L · Abilene, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 29, 2010 · N210BH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN11CA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA128.md): Cessna 340A · Madison, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 21, 2010 · N233DS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to check the de-ice fluid level prior to takeoff, which resulted in the failure of the de-ice…
- [NTSB WPR11FA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA073.md): Cessna T210M · Ogden, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 2010 · N77CF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain clearance from obstacles after descending below the published approach decision height when visibility was less than published approach minimums due to heavy ground fog and he did not execute a missed approach after failing to…
- [NTSB CEN11FA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA075.md): Hawker-Beechcraft A36 · Oklahoma City, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 2010 · N314DP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of control of the airplane during night instrument meteorological conditions, likely due to spatial disorientation.
- [NTSB WPR11LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA038.md): Cessna T210N · Baggs, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 2010 · N6179Y · Substantial damage
  > The failure of a connecting rod cap retaining bolt during cruise flight, which resulted in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA11FA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA036.md): Beech B36TC · Rienzi, MS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 2010 · N8045Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather conditions. Contributing to the accident was the air traffic controller's failure to provide precipitation information to the pilot as required.
- [NTSB WPR11FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA029.md): Cessna 340A · Morton, WA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 2010 · N68718 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to arrest the excessive rate of turn into the failed engine, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was a partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined…
- [NTSB CEN11LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA034.md): Cessna T210N · Presidio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 2010 · N200WT · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR11CA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA026.md): Cessna 340A · Camp Verde, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 23, 2010 · N630PL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged approach and failure to attain the correct touchdown point, which resulted in a runway overrun.
- [NTSB WPR10LA476](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA476.md): Cessna 310R · Great Falls, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2010 · N455TB · Substantial damage
  > The uncommanded retraction of the right main landing gear during taxi due to the failure of the landing gear extension system to move the right main gear upper side link into the locked position for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN10LA559](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA559.md): Beech A36TC · Snook, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 2010 · N468SG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to recognize the change in wind velocity and his decision to make a downwind takeoff from the grass airstrip, which led to the airplane's degraded climb capability.
- [NTSB WPR10FA459](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA459.md): Cessna T210N · Coeur d'Alene, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 2010 · N111NA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions and failure to maintain clearance with mountainous terrain while maneuvering in an area of low cloud ceilings.
- [NTSB ANC10CA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10CA093.md): Cessna T310R · Nome, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 15, 2010 · N87256 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain during a special VFR approach, resulting in a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN10CA533](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA533.md): Piper PA46-310P · Farmington, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 12, 2010 · N24WW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s premature retraction of the landing gear and the flaps during landing. Contributing to the accident was the inadvertent dimming of the cockpit lighting, resulting in a perceived unsafe gear configuration.
- [NTSB CEN10FA520](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA520.md): Cessna T210 · Mountain Home, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2010 · N2081U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to continue flight into a known area of heavy rain and his subsequent failure to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB CEN10FA521](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA521.md): Cessna P210N · Caledonia, MI · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2010 · N4632A · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power as a result of a fatigue failure of the crankshaft due to the loss of engine case through-bolt torque. Contributing to the accident was a mechanic's use of incorrect hardware.
- [NTSB WPR10LA472](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA472.md): Cessna T188C · Craigmont, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2010 · N9980J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CEN10LA512](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA512.md): Cessna 210 · Houma, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2010 · N210PR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power 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=8

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