# NTSB investigations: Continental TSIO-520 series, AZ

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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## Latest cases

- [NTSB WPR25LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA164.md): Cessna T210M · Tucson Estates, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 29, 2025 · N6419B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR25LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA094.md): Cessna T210R · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Feb 16, 2025 · N105DF · Substantial damage
  > On February 16, 2025, about 1445 mountain standard time, a Cessna T210R, N105DF, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Flagstaff, Arizona. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…
- [NTSB WPR25LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA084.md): Cessna P210N · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Jan 18, 2025 · N4626K · Substantial damage
  > On January 18, 2025, about 1210 Mountain standard time, a Cessna P210N, N4626K, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Prescott, Arizona. The flight instructor and student pilot were not injured. The airplane was operated as a…
- [NTSB WPR24LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA012.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 11, 2023 · N4380D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to adequately confirm the fuel quantity before departure, resulting in fuel exhaustion and a partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR23LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA012.md): Cessna T210L · Marana, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 10, 2022 · N2425S · Substantial damage
  > A failure of a retaining ring in the airplane’s left main landing gear door actuator and the subsequent complete loss of hydraulic fluid, which resulted in a gear-up landing.
- [NTSB WPR21LA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA287.md): Beech A36TC · Chandler, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 10, 2021 · N222HC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s delayed decision to abort the takeoff due to insufficient airspeed.
- [NTSB WPR20LA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA291.md): Cessna TU206 · Tusayan, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 28, 2020 · N3422L · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of contamination in the airplane’s fuel system.
- [NTSB WPR20CA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA184.md): Cessna P210 · Maricopa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jun 16, 2020 · N117KP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the airplane’s retractable landing gear before landing.
- [NTSB GAA19CA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA171.md): Cessna T210 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 9, 2019 · N732SJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's distraction while looking for other aircraft in the traffic pattern, which resulted in his failure to follow a prelanding checklist and to extend the landing gear before landing. Contributing to the accident was the improperly rigged landing gear…
- [NTSB WPR18FA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18FA245.md): Cessna P210 · Prescott, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Final report · Aug 30, 2018 · N6500W · Destroyed
  > The pilot's misjudgment of distance and altitude from the runway and his subsequent failure to maintain an approach path that provided clearance from the terrain due to a visual illusion in dark night conditions.
- [NTSB GAA18CA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA312.md): Piper PA 46 · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 30, 2018 · N148ME · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR17LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA053.md): Cessna T210 · Buckeye, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 14, 2017 · N6366B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR15LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA099.md): Beech A36TC · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 2015 · N3685W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare and loss of airplane control, which resulted in a hard landing and the subsequent failure of the nose landing gear.
- [NTSB WPR14LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA005.md): Cessna 340A · Paulden, AZ · Accident · 4 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 2013 · N312GC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient altitude to clear a radio tower while maneuvering at low altitude and his decision to make a high-speed, low pass over the gun club.
- [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 LAX08LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA269.md): Cessna TU206F · Glendale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2008 · N62DB · Substantial damage
  > A loose fuel line fitting that resulted in a partial loss of engine power during the initial takeoff climb. Contributing to the accident was inadequate maintenance installation of the fitting.
- [NTSB LAX08LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA153.md): Cessna P210N · Peach Springs, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 2008 · N4753K · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to induced catastrophic internal failure of the engine as a result of the displacement and rotation of the number 2 main bearing that resulted in a fatigue fracture of the crankshaft.
- [NTSB SEA08LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA079.md): Cessna P210N · Carefree, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 2008 · N4796K · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of the landing gear during landing rollout for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX07CA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA182.md): Cessna 340A · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 1, 2007 · N8688K · Destroyed
  > fuel starvation due to the pilot's failure to adequately manage and monitor his fuel supply.
- [NTSB LAX05LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA136.md): Cessna T210M · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 2005 · N732SY · Substantial damage
  > a loss of power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX05LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA120.md): Cessna T210N · Carefree, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 2005 · N6897N · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper use of the fuel boost pump contrary to the procedures specified in the pilot owner handbook and other documents.
- [NTSB LAX05LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA080.md): Cessna T210N · Glendale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 2005 · N1164U · Substantial damage
  > The airplane was struck by lightning during the approach to land.
- [NTSB LAX05LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA065.md): Cessna T210M · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 2005 · N761YH · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to use the emergency gear extension procedure to manually extend the landing gear to the down and locked position.
- [NTSB LAX05LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA063.md): Cessna 340 · Carefree, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 2005 · N340CS · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper use of the throttles during an aborted landing attempt that resulted in an engine over-boost condition requiring a reduction in power that then resulted in a runway overrun and collision with a ditch.
- [NTSB LAX05FA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05FA046.md): Cessna T207A · Meadview, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 2004 · N1783U · Destroyed
  > a loss of control due to the in-flight separation of the right elevator and elevator trim tab control surfaces. The precipitating reason for the elevator separation could not be resolved as related to the tab foam core issue with the available evidence.
- [NTSB LAX05FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05FA045.md): Cessna T310R · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 2004 · N592DM · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to attempt flight into known adverse weather conditions beyond the capability of the airplane and his failure to ensure that the airplane's wings were free of ice and/or snow contamination that accumulated while the airplane was on the…
- [NTSB LAX04LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA111.md): Cessna T210L · Goodyear, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 2004 · N2234S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations and in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [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 LAX02LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA151.md): Cessna T210N · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 2002 · N888GB · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX01LA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA248.md): Cessna T210M · Marble Canyon, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2001 · N732RC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use all the available runway and his failure to follow the prescribed short field takeoff procedure resulting in a loss of control during the takeoff roll. Factors were the short, rough, and rising runway, and the soft dirt surrounding…
- [NTSB LAX01LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA065.md): Cessna T210N · Colorado City, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 2000 · N4729C · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper preflight and failure to refuel the airplane.
- [NTSB LAX00FA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00FA213.md): Cessna 414A · Prescott Valley, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2000 · N414PS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's physical impairment due to the cumulative effects of carbon monoxide from engine exhaust by-products, carbon monoxide from heavy tobacco use, and the loss of an undetermined amount of cabin pressurization. A factor in the loss of pressurization…
- [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 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 LAX97LA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA293.md): Cessna 188 · Eloy, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1997 · N9957J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and his failure to maintain directional control due to inadequate rudder use.
- [NTSB LAX97FA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97FA143.md): Cessna T210N · Grand Canyon, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1997 · N6172C · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control due to spatial disorientation and his lack of proficiency in conducting instrument flight. Contributing were the inoperative alternator, cockpit lighting, and vacuum system.
- [NTSB LAX97LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA043.md): Cessna T210L · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 1996 · N911JB · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing roll, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve.
- [NTSB LAX96LA323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA323.md): Cessna T210L · Globe, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1996 · N2059S · Substantial damage
  > fuel starvation due to the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and improper fuel tank selection.
- [NTSB LAX96LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA059.md): Cessna TU206G · Eagar, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1995 · N6236X · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to assure an adequate amount of fuel was on board for the flight.
- [NTSB LAX95LA342](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA342.md): Cessna P210N · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1995 · N6500W · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and improper fuel consumption calculations. The soft terrain was a factor in this accident.
- [NTSB LAX94LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA122.md): Cessna 402C · Grand Canyon, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 1994 · N812AN · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the other aircraft's left brake system due to a worn master cylinder, and the failure of the other pilot to taxi at a speed and spacing interval which would allow for successful remedial action.
- [NTSB LAX93FA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FA274.md): Cessna T303 · Prescott, AZ · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1993 · N9667C · Destroyed
  > The pilot misjudging distance and altitude during a night approach. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the pilot's impairment due to fatigue exacerbated by alcohol consumption, the dark night, and the high density altitude and turbulent weather…
- [NTSB LAX92LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA098.md): Mooney M20J · Bullhead City, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 1992 · N7000L · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot of the other aircraft inadvertently landing on the taxiway instead of the active runway.
- [NTSB LAX91LA350](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA350.md): Cessna 402C · Grand Canyon, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1991 · N161TA · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the airport operator to develop animal control procedures for the airport property.
- [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 LAX88LA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA296.md): Cessna 402C · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1988 · N5715C · Substantial damage
  > While taxiing, in order to clear a parked airplane to the right, the pilot maneuvered the airplane left of the centerline. The left main landing gear traveled off the asphalt. The airplane pivoted 90 degrees from the direction of travel collapsing the landing…
- [NTSB LAX88LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA093.md): Cessna TU206G · Kirkland, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 23, 1988 · N4884U · Destroyed
  > During a cross country flt, the acft struck power lines that were stretched across a canyon. The unmarked wires were aprx 500 ft AGL. There were no reported mechanical failures or malfunctions. No explanation was given for the low flying.
- [NTSB LAX88FA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88FA052.md): Cessna T210L · Camp Verde, AZ · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1987 · N42CR · Destroyed
- [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 LAX87LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA185.md): Cessna P210N II · Tucson, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 1987 · N6509P · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > A C-172 collided with a C-210N while txg. The C-172 was txg along a 75 ft wide parallel twy after landing. The C-210N was txg from a ramp area to his dep rwy. The C-210N route intersected the C-172 route at the parallel twy where the collision occurred. Plts…

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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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'AZ' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  AND 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&state=AZ

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