# NTSB investigations: Continental TSIO-520 series, PA

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 ERA22LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA272.md): Cessna 414 · Monongahela, PA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 19, 2022 · N1996G · Substantial damage
  > Loss of braking authority due to a loosened brake line fitting for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in a runway overrun.
- [NTSB ERA22LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA127.md): Cessna T210N · Honesdale, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 10, 2022 · N5276C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to attain the proper touchdown point, which resulted in a runway overrun and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA19LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA061.md): Cessna P210 · Myerstown, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 8, 2018 · N731LT · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ERA18LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA072.md): Cessna P210N · Farmington, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 29, 2018 · N34VF · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fatigue failure of the crankshaft drive gear teeth.
- [NTSB ERA17LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA098.md): Cessna P210 · Pottsville, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 2017 · N4796P · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examinations of the engine and airframe did not reveal any preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB ERA15LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA238.md): Cessna T210 · Palmyra, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2015 · N732VN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in conducting an aborted landing and his subsequent failure to establish a proper airspeed during the attempted go-around on a hot day, which resulted in the airplane’s inability to climb and a subsequent stall/mush.
- [NTSB ERA10CA436](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA436.md): Cessna 414 · Bedford, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 19, 2010 · N77RL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to establish a proper climb gradient during a departure in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a collision with trees.
- [NTSB ERA10GA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10GA320.md): Cessna T210L · Lock Haven, PA · Accident · 3 fatal · Final report · Jun 21, 2010 · N30266 · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power resulting from the fatigue failure of the engine's number 2 cylinder exhaust valve. The fatigue failure was due to valve guide wear that led to excessive clearance between the valve and valve guide. Contributing to the accident…
- [NTSB ERA10CA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA231.md): Cessna 340A · Grove City, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 27, 2010 · N1952E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control after electing to land on a snow-covered runway.
- [NTSB MIA08FA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08FA177.md): Cessna T310R · Latrobe, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2008 · N3180M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's impairment/incapacitation (cardiovascular) resulting in the pilot being unable to control the airplane.
- [NTSB NYC07FA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07FA051.md): Cessna 414 · Johnstown, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 2006 · N400CS · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper decision to abort the landing with a damaged airplane. Contributing to the accident were the damage from the airplane's impact with the runway, the pilot's failure to lower the landing gear prior to the landing attempt, and the in-flight…
- [NTSB IAD05LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA079.md): Cessna 414 · Butler, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2005 · N1654T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to conduct the flight with a known equipment deficiency. A factor was the tailwind condition.
- [NTSB NYC04LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA105.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Taylor, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 2004 · N861DD · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the number 2 connecting rod, after a main bearing shift, which resulted in a catastrophic engine failure.
- [NTSB NYC03FA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03FA161.md): Cessna T210L · Quakertown, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2003 · N700PR · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC01FA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01FA141.md): Cessna P210N · Honesdale, PA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2001 · N450M · Destroyed
  > An improperly manufactured torquemeter gearshaft assembly, which resulted in gearshaft assembly failure, an N2 overspeed, and a subsequent uncontained engine failure.
- [NTSB NYC00LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA066.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Bradford, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 2000 · N9103N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate ice/frost removal from the aircraft.
- [NTSB IAD98LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA009.md): Cessna P210N · Smoketown, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 1997 · N600WL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's (CFI) improper management of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel exhaustion of the selected tank and the subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB NYC94LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA175.md): Cessna T210R · Tunkhannock, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1994 · N8603U · Substantial damage
  > Use of improper procedures during a short field landing which resulted in an overrun and noseover.
- [NTSB BFO93LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA164.md): Cessna 402B · Eau Claire, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1993 · N4504B · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the number four cylinder on the airplane's left engine for undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was the rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB NYC91LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA222.md): Cessna T-210-M · Clearfield, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1991 · N732YB · Substantial damage
  > Vapor lock of the fuel system resulting in fuel starvation. A factor related to the accident was the failure of the owner to comply with a service letter calling for insulated fuel lines forward of the fire wall.
- [NTSB NYC86FA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86FA213.md): Piper PA-46-310P · West Mifflin, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1986 · N27EE · Destroyed
  > At 2232 EDT, the acft was climbing to 15000 feet when the pilot reported a low oil pressure light. ATC advised jimmy stewart field is about eleven thirty and 15 miles. After the pilot asked, 'is that a tower field?', ATC advised he did not know, westmoreland…
- [NTSB NYC85LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA140.md): Cessna 340A · Butler, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1985 · N2669Z · Substantial damage
  > The plt reported that prior to the flt, he made the usual preflight check & locked the left forward, nose baggage door. During the takeoff roll, the left forward baggage door opened & locked in an upright position. The plt aborted the takeoff, but there was…
- [NTSB NYC84LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA020.md): Cessna 340 · Washington, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1983 · N7632Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot said that when about 8 miles out he called UNICOM to report in and receive advisories. He was told that horseshad been chased off the runway earlier and to use caution. During the approach he came in high and touched down about 700 feet down the…
- [NTSB NYC83FA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83FA016.md): Cessna 402B · Meadville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 1982 · N402DL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot approached high and fast for landing on runway 4. The wind was from 240 deg at 10 to 12 KTS. The aircraft floated and after touchdown, the pilot was unable to stop on the wet, downsloping runway. After departing the runway, the aircraft continued…
- [NTSB NYC82FGM07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82FGM07.md): Cessna 340 · West Mifflin, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 11, 1981 · N7632Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC81FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81FA067-201162.md): Cessna 210 · Philadelphia, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 25, 1981 · N4805K · Minor damage
- [NTSB NYC78FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC78FA067.md): Cessna 402 · Pottstown, PA · Accident · 5 fatal · Closed · Jun 22, 1978 · N8283F · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC76FGT19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC76FGT19.md): Cessna T210L · Gaines, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 21, 1976 · N60636 · 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" = 'PA' 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=PA

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