# NTSB investigations: Continental TSIO-520 series, 1994

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 SEA95LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA034.md): Cessna T210 · Kellogg, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 1994 · N4607Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper positioning of the fuel selector valve, his inadequate remedial action, and starvation of fuel to the engine. Factors include a sign post alongside the road on which the forced landing took place.
- [NTSB CHI95IA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95IA052.md): Cessna 402 · Saint Louis, MO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1994 · N412RW · Minor damage
  > improper maintenance installation (fuel line fitting)by other maintenance personnel. A factor was the cross threaded fuel line fitting.
- [NTSB CHI95LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA047.md): Cessna P210N · Aurora, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 1994 · N4872P · Substantial damage
  > An undetermined failure of the engine crankshaft resulting in total loss of engine power. The terrain at the emergency landing site and nighttime darkness were contributing factors.
- [NTSB FTW95LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA051.md): Cessna P210N · Alamosa, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 1994 · N731QH · Substantial damage
  > Failure by the pilot to properly judge the touch down point. Factors were: failure of the nose landing gear to extend and rough and uneven terrain.
- [NTSB MIA95LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA016.md): Cessna 402C · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 1994 · N5715C · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left main landing gear upper barrel and trunion assembly due to overstress separations, resulting in the collapse of the left main landing gear on landing rollout.
- [NTSB CHI95LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA025.md): Cessna T210L · Beulah, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1994 · N526HK · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB MIA95WA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95WA009.md): Cessna 402B · Exuma Island, Bahamas · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 14, 1994 · N87178 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA95LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA003.md): Cessna 210 · Bend, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1994 · N75DA · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the landing gear downlock mechanism to engage due to undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW95FA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA003.md): Cessna T210M · Richmond, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1994 · N732VK · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine oil pressure due to an oil leak from a loose oil line fitting. Factors were the obscuration, and the unsuitable terrain at the pilot's disposal.
- [NTSB FTW94FA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA311.md): Cessna T188C · Roscoe, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1994 · N3106J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain flying speed resulting in an aerodynamic stall. A factor was the pilot's lack of
- [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 ATL94LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA169.md): Cessna T210M · Willacooche, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1994 · N761GQ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive fuel leaning during improper use of the mixture control, which resulted in pre-ignition/detonation and a total loss of engine power. Factors were the electrical wires and vehicles.
- [NTSB LAX94LA369](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA369.md): Cessna T210L · Kettleman City, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1994 · N732DT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of the wrong runway for takeoff and his failure to maintain runway alignment. The sun glare was a factor in this accident.
- [NTSB SEA94LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA196.md): Cessna T210M · Rathdrum, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1994 · N761TK · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of the crankshaft and a slipped bearing.
- [NTSB CHI94LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA221.md): Beech 58 · Land O'Lakes, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1994 · N625P · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with trees. Factors in the accident were the trees, the pilot's operation with known deficiencies in equipment, and the pilot's diverted attention.
- [NTSB SEA94LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA152.md): Cessna T188C · Angela, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1994 · N2535J · Substantial damage
  > Directional control was not maintained. Factors to the accident were: wet terrain and inadequate aircraft preflight.
- [NTSB SEA94FA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94FA111.md): Cessna TU206G · Gold Bar, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 1994 · N732JK · Substantial damage
  > Electrical system short. Factors to the accident were: mountainous terrain and procedures/directives not followed.
- [NTSB CHI94LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA125.md): Cessna T210-M · Pomona, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1994 · N732YK · Substantial damage
  > The seperation of the landing gear door actuator, resulting in total loss of hydraulic fluid.
- [NTSB MIA94WA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94WA101.md): Cessna 402B · Cat Island, Bahamas · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Mar 26, 1994 · N7929Q · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC94FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94FA067.md): Cessna 414 · Defiance, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1994 · N1576T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate inflight decision and planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB FTW94LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA107.md): Cessna 210L · Haskell, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1994 · N8145L · Substantial damage
  > Was the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA94WA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94WA095.md): Cessna 402B · Jeremie, Haiti · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Mar 15, 1994 · N234AC · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA94LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA074.md): Beech 58P · Billings, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 1994 · N717HL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent retraction of the landing gear while on the runway.
- [NTSB ANC94LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA035.md): Cessna 402 · Kivalina, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 1994 · N681RC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions by landing on the left side of the runway. Factors were: inadequate snow removal and the snow covered runway.
- [NTSB CHI94GA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94GA093.md): Cessna 401A · Minot, ND · Accident · 4 fatal · Final report · Feb 24, 1994 · N4071Q · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain proper altitude during a missed approach. Factors related to the accident were: the unfavorable weather and snow covered terrain.
- [NTSB ATL94LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA053.md): Cessna T210R · Baxley, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1994 · N7793U · Substantial damage
  > Damage to the crankshaft internal oil tube by other maintenance persons during the engine overhaul that resulted in oil starvation.
- [NTSB SEA94LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA063.md): Cessna TU206 · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 1994 · N756YH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper aircraft handling during the aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB SEA94FA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94FA062.md): Cessna T210N II · Emmett, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 1994 · N5182Y · Destroyed
  > An inadvertent stall. Factors contributing to the accident were fuel exhaustion and the tailwind.
- [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 SEA94LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA058.md): Cessna 402C · Billings, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 1994 · N2718Y · Substantial damage
  > The nose gear actuator froze. A factor to the accident was temperature extremes.
- [NTSB MIA94FA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94FA064.md): Cessna T210M · Prentiss, MS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 1994 · N6572M · Destroyed
  > A total loss of engine power due to the number five piston crown structure sustaining detonation/pre-ignition damage for undetermined reasons. The number two connecting rod and rod bolts failed due to an oil distress event. This resulted in a subsequent…
- [NTSB CHI94LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA073.md): Cessna T210M · Olathe, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 1994 · N1215M · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to follow procedures and directives regarding the positioning of the fuel tank selector to the fullest tank for the landing portion of flight.
- [NTSB BFO94FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94FA032.md): Beech BE-58 · Newtown, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 1994 · N555AC · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft after becoming spatially disorientated in night instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's lack of experience in the type of operation, his lack of…
- [NTSB BFO94LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA024.md): Cessna P210N · New Castle, DE · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 15, 1994 · N5088W · Substantial damage
  > Loss of partial engine power due to undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA94FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94FA044.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Destin, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 1994 · N243KW · Substantial damage
  > Airspeed not maintained, inadvertent stall/mush, and altitude inadequate for recovery from the inflight loss of control by the pilot-in-command while circling for landing.

## 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 year(c."eventDate") = 1994
  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&year=1994

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