# NTSB investigations: Continental TSIO-520 series, 1999

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 CHI00LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA052.md): Cessna T210F · Indianola, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1999 · N6144R · Destroyed
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reason. A factor relating to this accident was the tree.
- [NTSB NYC00LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA052.md): Cessna P210N · Greenwood, DE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 1999 · N450M · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to use full power for takeoff, which resulted in not obtaining a positive rate of climb and the inadvertent collision with trees. A factor was the fog.
- [NTSB ATL00LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA010.md): Cessna 310Q · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 1999 · N310GC · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left main landing gear down locking mechanism for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DEN00LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA016.md): Cessna 150E · Longmont, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 1999 · N6158T · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot of the other aircraft's failure to follow right-of-way VFR procedures and inadequate visual lookout.
- [NTSB NYC00FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00FA023.md): Cessna T303 · Binghampton, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 1999 · N511AR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight decision to descend below the decision height without the runway environment in sight, and his failure to execute a missed approach. A factor in the accident was the failed crankshaft.
- [NTSB SEA00LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA011.md): Beech A36TC · Pasco, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1999 · N3822K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear. Factors include a blocked view of the landing gear light indicating system.
- [NTSB CHI99IA351](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99IA351.md): Cessna 402B · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1999 · N6362X · Minor damage
  > The failure of the pilot in command to maintain clearance with ground obstructions.
- [NTSB DEN99LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA174.md): Cessna P210N · Santa Fe, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1999 · N999KM · Substantial damage
  > A non-mechanical total loss of engine power for reasons undetermined. Factors were maneuvering to avoid oncoming vehicles, and the rough and uneven terrain.
- [NTSB FTW99LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA241.md): Cessna 414 · Alpine, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1999 · N67JM · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper use of the emergency fuel boost pump, which resulted in excessive fuel flow to the engine and subsequent total loss of left engine power. Factor's were the high density altitude, the pilot exceeding the airplane's weight and balance, the…
- [NTSB FTW99RA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99RA217.md): Cessna 414 · Monrovia, Liberia · Accident · 6 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 10, 1999 · N373BC
- [NTSB DEN99FA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99FA137.md): Cessna T210M · Clovis, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1999 · N6687B · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during final approach to landing, resulting in an inadvertent stall. A factor was the high density altitude.
- [NTSB NYC99IA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99IA175.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Belmar, NJ · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1999 · N121GP · Minor damage
  > The failure of the turbocharger clamp, resulting from improper welding settings during manufacture.
- [NTSB LAX99LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA231.md): Cessna TU206F · Saline Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1999 · N8728Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to verify the fuel quantity prior to departure, which led to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB MIA99FA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99FA168.md): Cessna 402C · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1999 · N440AB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision takeoff with condensation on the cockpit windows which restricted visibility, his improper use of aileron control, improper compensation for winds during takeoff, and his failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, resulting…
- [NTSB CHI99FA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA177.md): Cessna 340A · Phillipsburg, KS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1999 · N1372G · Destroyed
  > the pilot not maintaining flying speed. Factors to the accident were the fuel transfer problem of unknown origin.
- [NTSB FTW99LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA160.md): Cessna P210N · Cleburne, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1999 · N4774K · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power resulting from a failure of the #4 cylinder exhaust valve and/or piston. Factors were the dark night conditions and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC99LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA128.md): Cessna T310Q · West Laurens, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1999 · N1273G · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's impairment due to hypoxia, which resulted in reduced situational awareness and a power loss due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB DEN99FA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99FA077.md): Cessna 172Q · Greeley, CO · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 13, 1999 · N96299 · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > Failure of both the pilot receiving instruction and the flight instructor to maintain a visual lookout. A factor was the failure of the other pilot to maintain a visual lookout.
- [NTSB LAX99LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA174.md): Cessna T303 · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 1999 · N3303S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations that resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent ditching.
- [NTSB DEN99LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA070.md): Cessna T210L · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 1999 · N59235 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper mixture control use and the engine's subsequent power loss due to fuel starvation, and the lack of suitable terrain for the pilot to perform a forced landing. Factors were the pilot's lack of recent experience in type of airplane, the…
- [NTSB FTW99FA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99FA123.md): Cessna 402C · Goldsby, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1999 · N819BW · Destroyed
  > The fatigue failure of the right wing spar as a result of inadequate quality control during manufacture of the spar. A factor was the inadequate inspection of the right wing by maintenance personnel, which failed to detect the crack.
- [NTSB LAX99LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA164.md): Beech 36TC · Lake Elsinore, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 1999 · N36MN · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation due to the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection procedures and his failure to accurately determine the amount of fuel onboard prior to departure. A factor in the accident was the erratic fuel quantity sensor in the left fuel tank.
- [NTSB MIA99LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA136.md): Cessna 402B · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 1999 · N744MA · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the pilot in command's failure to ensure that the aircraft had adequate fuel to complete the flight.
- [NTSB CHI99LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA128.md): Cessna T-188C · Dalton, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 1999 · N2173J · Substantial damage
  > the improper adjustment of the fuel pump by maintenance personnel. Factors to the accident were the excessive output of the fuel pump, trees, residential structure, fence, and propane tank.
- [NTSB DEN99LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA054.md): Cessna 320D · Broomfield, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1999 · N4127T · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of power on the left engine for undetermined reasons. A factor was the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during landing flare/touchdown.
- [NTSB SEA99LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA039.md): Cessna TU206G · Cascade, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1999 · N756AV · Substantial damage
  > Unsuitable terrain for landing was selected. Snow covered airstrip was a factor.
- [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.

## 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") = 1999
  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=1999

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