# NTSB investigations: Continental TSIO-520 series, 1997

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 CHI98LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA057.md): Cessna 402A · Milwaukee, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1997 · N728QA · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight planning/preparation, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB MIA98LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA019.md): Cessna 402B · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1997 · N69312 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper management of fuel resulting in a total loss of engine power on both engines due to fuel exhaustion.
- [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 FTW98LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA025.md): Beech A36TC · Stratford, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1997 · N42AM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper glidepath with the airplane resulting in the airplane not touching down at the proper touchdown point on the runway. A factor was the unfavorable winds.
- [NTSB FTW98TA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98TA051.md): Cessna P210N · Bryce Canyon, UT · Incident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 15, 1997 · N731NX · Minor damage
  > The failure of the resistor (inverter) in the door seal pressurization air pump due to continuous operation. Factors were a failure in the door seal pressurization system, its inadequate design by the manufacturer, its inadequate written instructions for…
- [NTSB CHI98LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA001.md): Cessna T210N · Fargo, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1997 · N5168A · Substantial damage
  > the circuit breaker for the hydraulic pump popped during gear extension which resulting in the failure of the landing gear to lock in the extended position.
- [NTSB SEA97LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA216.md): Cessna P210N · Creswell, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1997 · N6394W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management in which the fuel selector was positioned on tank with inadequate fuel resulting in fuel starvation. Also causal was the pilot's failure to perform the pilot operating handbook 'engine failure in flight' procedure. A…
- [NTSB NYC97LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA183.md): Cessna 402C · Nantucket, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1997 · N6879Y · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's delayed decision to perform a go-around (missed approach). Related factors were: darkness, low ceiling, fog, and disorientation of the flight crew, while making the approach in conditions of limited visibility.
- [NTSB ANC97LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA150.md): Cessna 402C · Kivalina, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 1997 · N2649Z · Substantial damage
  > An overstress fracture of the nose landing gear attachment. A factor associated with the accident was the rough landing area.
- [NTSB ANC97LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA145.md): Cessna 402C · Buckland, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1997 · N2649Z · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot of the Cessna 402C, N2649Z, to maintain adequate clearance while taxiing alongside the stationary Cessna 208B, N1123R.
- [NTSB LAX97LA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA307.md): Cessna T210M · San Martin, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1997 · N761HQ · Substantial damage
  > Installation of improper connecting hardware by maintenance personnel, and, the inadequate inspection of the installed hardware by inspection personnel resulting in separation of the engine throttle linkage.
- [NTSB ATL97LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA124.md): Cessna 414A · Anderson, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1997 · N4668N · Substantial damage
  > the pilot misjudged distance and speed on final approach to land and failed to attain a proper touchdown point during the landing, which resulted in an overrun of the runway and collision with a fence. A related factor was the loss of engine power during…
- [NTSB CHI97LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA265.md): Cessna P210 · Grayslake, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1997 · N44C · Destroyed
  > excessive airspeed and the pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point during landing. Factors associated with the accident were inadequate aircraft preflight and the ditch.
- [NTSB NYC97LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA190.md): Beech 58TC · E. Farmingdale, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1997 · N2152L · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper starting procedure, which led to an engine fire; and his failure to follow the emergency checklist, which contributed to the level of damage that the airplane received.
- [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 SEA97LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA175.md): Cessna T210H · Stehekin, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1997 · N6922R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misreading of the windsock and subsequent downwind landing. Factors in the accident were the sunglare and tailwind.
- [NTSB ATL97LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA099.md): Cessna P210N · Destin, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1997 · N222WE · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI97LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA191.md): Cessna 402B · Springfield, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1997 · N901BC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's (CFI) inadequate supervision and failure to take remedial action. A factor was the dual student's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB NYC97WA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97WA104.md): Cessna TU-206G · Carroll Lake, Canada · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 1, 1997 · N6428Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA97LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA104.md): Cessna T188C · Mitchell, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1997 · N3152J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which led to a stall. A factor contributing to the accident was the lack of adequate altitude to effect a successful stall recovery.
- [NTSB CHI97IA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97IA127.md): Cessna T210 · Winona, MN · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 8, 1997 · N7398M · No damage
  > Loss of engine power due to improper maintenance installation.
- [NTSB CHI97FA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97FA102.md): Cessna T210N · Vichy, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1997 · N5310A · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to properly follow the missed approach procedure and maintain the minimum descent altitude (MDA) during night/IFR flight. Factors relating to the accident included: darkness, low ceiling, fog, and failure of the pilot to properly…
- [NTSB IAD97FA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97FA064.md): Cessna 414 · Hillsboro, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 1997 · N13MN · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering, which resulted in an advertent stall and collision with trees, vehicles, and the terrain.
- [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 FTW97LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA142.md): Cessna T210L · Durango, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 1997 · N613CW · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper planning/decision, and failure to ensure there was sufficient fuel aboard for the flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for a successful…
- [NTSB FTW97FA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA130.md): Cessna 421 · League City, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 1997 · N4050L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane which resulted in the loss of power to the right engine due to fuel exhaustion, and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the single engine landing approach which resulted in a stall/spin.
- [NTSB CHI97LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA087.md): Cessna T210 · Janesville, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1997 · N6677N · Substantial damage
  > the pilot inadvertently retracting the landing gear during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB CHI97FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97FAMS1.md): Cessna T210N · Chicago, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Feb 20, 1997 · N7134J · Destroyed
  > Undetermined.
- [NTSB MIA97WA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97WA100.md): Cessna T210 · Challao, Argentina · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 11, 1997 · N470E · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI97LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA066.md): Cessna 414 · Springfield, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 1997 · N414AM · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's continued flight into known icing conditions with an inadequate windscreen deicing system and the diminished visual lookout. Factors were the icing weather conditions and the windscreen ice.
- [NTSB IAD97IA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97IA045.md): Cessna 402C · Provincetown, MA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 1997 · N121PB · Minor damage
  > the pilot's inadequate inflight planning/decision, and his misjudgment of speed and distance. Related factors were: fog, tailwind, and soft terrain on the overrun area at the end of the runway.

## 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") = 1997
  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=1997

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