# NTSB investigations: Continental TSIO-520 series, MI

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.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB CEN26LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA226.md): Beech A36TC · Kingsford, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 14, 2026 · N3701N · Substantial damage
  > The pin on the nose gear brace assembly that engages with the cam on the nose landing gear door actuator shaft was not seated inside the cam, which rendered the nose landing gear inoperative.
- [NTSB CEN19LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA059.md): Cessna T210 · Flint, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 2019 · N1237M · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the nose landing gear actuator hydraulic hose, which resulted in the loss of hydraulic fluid and hydraulic system pressure and a subsequent gear-up landing.
- [NTSB GAA18CA407](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA407.md): Beech 58 · Mackinac Island, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 1, 2018 · N66568 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to remove the pitot tube cover during the preflight inspection, which resulted in his delayed decision to reject the takeoff with insufficient runway remaining to safely stop the airplane.
- [NTSB CEN18FA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA236.md): Cessna P210N · Detroit, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2018 · N3896P · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Also causal was the pilot's failure to divert earlier in the flight to another airport to ensure that the airplane had an adequate fuel reserve, and the malfunction of the landing gear extension system for…
- [NTSB GAA18CA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA007.md): Cessna T210 · Waterford, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 7, 2017 · N5EC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's unstabilized approach at night, which resulted in collision with trees.
- [NTSB CEN14CA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA114.md): Cessna 340 · Coldwater, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 15, 2014 · N10MF · Substantial damage
  > Airport personnel did not remove the snow banks from the intersecting runway and/or close the intersection runway, which resulted in the airplane impacting the snow banks. Contributing to the accident was the reduced visibility inhibiting the pilot's ability…
- [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 CEN09CA513](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA513.md): Beech A36TC · Brighton, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 9, 2009 · N336TC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and compensate for wind conditions during final approach.
- [NTSB CEN09LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA122.md): Beech A36TC · Three Rivers, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 2009 · N92WT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to continue the flight into an area with conditions that were conducive to icing and the loss of engine power due to induction icing.
- [NTSB CHI05CA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA244.md): Cessna 414 · Drummond Island, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 25, 2005 · N77DN · Substantial damage
  > The right main gear collapsed due to undetermined reasons. A factor associated with the accident was the fence that the airplane contacted.
- [NTSB CHI04LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA065.md): Cessna 402B · Sturgis, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 2004 · N6387X · Substantial damage
  > The failure to maintain obstacle clearance during an intentional low altitude maneuver and the ostentatious display by the pilot-in-command. A factor to the accident was the tree.
- [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 CHI02FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA067.md): Cessna 402B · Bronson, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 23, 2002 · N371JD · Destroyed
  > The maneuver to avoid the utility wire while maneuvering resulting in an inadvertent stall and subsequent impact with the ground. Factors were the pilot's inadvertent activation of the elevator trim, resulting in a loss of control during flight in instrument…
- [NTSB CHI02LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA060.md): Cessna 414A · Sturgis, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 2002 · N6560C · Substantial damage
  > the inadequate in-flight emergency planning/decision, the checklist not followed and excessive approach altitude by the pilot. Contributing factors were the loose oil return line and weather.
- [NTSB CHI01LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA269.md): Cessna P210N · Mackinac Island, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 2001 · N5268W · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper glidepath during the landing approach resulting in the pilot not maintaining clearance from the trees. Factors were the haze, the gusty winds, and the trees.
- [NTSB CHI92LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA076.md): Cessna 414 · Gaylord, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 1992 · N6814R · Substantial damage
  > Directional control was not maintained by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were: airport snow removal had not been performed by the airport personnel, a dark night with falling snow and the snowbank on the runway.
- [NTSB CHI92LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA047.md): Beech B36TC · Mt Pleasant, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1991 · N6930C · Substantial damage
  > Water in the fuel, and an inadequate preflight by the pilot.
- [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 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 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 CHI87DEM05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87DEM05.md): Cessna T210L · Lawton, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Dec 6, 1986 · N999WF · Substantial damage
  > The plt experienced a loss of control shortly after takeoff which resulted in an uncontrolled descent. The acft struck the ground with its left wingtip causing it to flip over onto its side. The plt reported that the auto-plt had been worked on after having…
- [NTSB CHI86FEC02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86FEC02.md): Cessna T210M · Highland, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Apr 2, 1986 · N732KR · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft was in cruise when the engine started sputtering. According to the pilot, he switched tanks and the engine would start to run then miss, start to run then-miss, over and over again. The pilot stated that while this was happening he was losing…
- [NTSB CHI86FA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86FA108.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Boyne Falls, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1986 · N43769 · Destroyed
  > After the plt was cleared for an rnav-b apch, the acft crashed on hilly trrn aprx 3 mi se of the arpt at an elev of 750'MSL. Impact occurred after the acft had turned to the sse & was dscndg. Min dscnt alt (mda) for the apch was 1680'. No preimpact mechanical…
- [NTSB CHI86FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86FA038.md): Cessna T210M · Highland, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1985 · N1982M · Substantial damage
  > Fifteen minutes after takeoff an eng failure occurred. The plt force landed the acft in a fld but the roughness of the landing surface resulted in the nose and right main gear collapsed. Examination disclosed the exhaust vavle had failed in the #4 cylinder.…
- [NTSB CHI85LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA089.md): Beech 58P · Grand Rapids, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 1985 · N58PC · Substantial damage
  > At 1215 EST, a ground vehicle operator (S-1) rprtd that the braking action was poor on the rwys & taxiways (twys). In the next 9 min, 5 snow plows were cleared onto twys a & e. a short time later, the plt of N58PC was cleared to taxi fm the general aviation…
- [NTSB CHI84LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA117.md): Cessna T-210N · Troy, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 1984 · N9483Y · Substantial damage
  > The acft landed in soft grassy terrain alongside rwy 27, when the acft nosed over the nose gear collapsed. The plt was not aligned properly because the north side of the rwy lights were not operating and were notamed as being out of service since 2/19/84.
- [NTSB CHI84FA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84FA053.md): Cessna T210M · White Lk Twnshp, MI · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1983 · N761RN · Destroyed
  > At about 1600, the acft was taken out of a heated hangar & parked on the ramp for refueling. It remained outside until the plt took off at about 1740 EST. During that time, snow was falling & the temp dropped from 34 to 31 deg. The plt initially contacted the…
- [NTSB CHI83LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA061.md): Cessna 310R · Gaylord, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1982 · N1777E · Substantial damage
  > Prior to a flight from charleston, WV to sault ste marie, MI, the pilot was briefed to expect icing conditions. During the flight, mixed and rime icing conditions were encountered; however, the deicing equipment removed it satisfactorily. An update weather…
- [NTSB CHI83LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA008.md): Cessna T188C · Sparta, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1982 · N2892J · Substantial damage
  > Witnesses observed a normal climb out, but as the acft cleared trees the plt began jettisoning the load. The plt stated that about 1/2 mi from the departure end of rwy 6 the acft seemed to mush & then descend into the trees. The wind at grand rapids, 20 mi…
- [NTSB CHI82DA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA056.md): Cessna 340A · Near Lansing, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jan 19, 1982 · N4140G · Substantial damage
  > During flight over lake Michigan at 13,000 feet, the pilot noticed that the throttle, mixture and propeller controls to one of the engines began binding. The controls to the other engine remained normal. He descended to 9000 feet and continued at reduced…
- [NTSB CHI79FEM18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79FEM18.md): Cessna T210L · Grand Rapids, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 3, 1979 · N59132 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI75FEC18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI75FEC18.md): Cessna 414 · Jackson, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 20, 1974 · N414HC · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI75DEM17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI75DEM17.md): Cessna 210T · Rockford, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 20, 1974 · N381DS · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI66D0759](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI66D0759.md): Cessna P206 · Augres, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 28, 1966 · N4623F · Substantial damage

## 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" = 'MI' 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=MI

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