# NTSB investigations: Continental IO-550 series

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.

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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB ERA13LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA252.md): Beech A36 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 2013 · N8225T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in the airplane being loaded in excess of its maximum gross weight at an aft center of gravity for a takeoff with a quartering tailwind and high-density altitude conditions, all of which degraded the…
- [NTSB CEN13IA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13IA285.md): Cirrus SR22 · Dallas, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 16, 2013 · N715CD · No damage
  > The failure of the airplane’s parachute to deploy when activated during a loss of control in cruise flight due to the dynamic maneuvering of the airplane at the time of the activation, which exceeded the parachute system’s certification requirements.
- [NTSB CEN13CA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA250.md): Beech A36 · Ingalls, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 1, 2013 · N1568Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ERA13FA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA184.md): Lancair LC42 - 550FG · Winston-Salem, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 2013 · N6506L · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to detect multiple indications and cues in the cockpit of the steady loss of engine oil pressure, which resulted in a catastrophic engine failure over terrain unsuitable for landing. Also causal was the loss of internal engine lubrication…
- [NTSB CEN13LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA211.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Plainview, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 2013 · N96JG · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper decision to fly in night visual meteorological conditions and his failure to maintain altitude and clearance from obstacles.
- [NTSB CEN13FA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA143.md): Raytheon A36 · Richwood, LA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 2013 · N980SS · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a missed approach in instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB WPR13CA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA104.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Torrance, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 15, 2013 · N5384W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CEN13FA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA130.md): Raytheon 58 · Maxwell, NE · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 2013 · N36VE · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s inadvertent encounter with severe icing conditions, which resulted in structural icing and the subsequent loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB ERA13CA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA100.md): Raytheon A36 · Rutland, VT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 31, 2012 · N256DB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering on a snow-packed surface after landing, which resulted in a collision with a fuel truck.
- [NTSB WPR13LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA043.md): Cirrus SR22 · Show Low, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 2012 · N800RW · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of an improperly installed nipple in the oil system of a supplemental type certificate-installed supercharger, which resulted in a complete loss of engine oil during cruise climb.
- [NTSB ERA13LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA048.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Pahokee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2012 · N6839R · Substantial damage
  > A main landing gear wheel fire for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examinations did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operations.
- [NTSB ERA12CA564](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA564.md): Lancair LC42-550FG · Okeechobee, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 16, 2012 · N6512Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN12FA633](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA633.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Willard, MO · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2012 · N436KS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control as a result of spatial disorientation experienced in night instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB WPR12LA410](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA410.md): Schoepflin DA-4-550 · Viola, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2012 · N550YS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering, resulting in an aerodynamic stall/spin with insufficient altitude to recover.
- [NTSB CEN12FA617](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA617.md): Beech A36 · Kansasville, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2012 · N3224G · Substantial damage
  > In-flight loss of control for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the pilot and testing of the airplane did not reveal any anomalies that would have led to the loss of control.
- [NTSB CEN12LA558](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA558.md): Beech A36 · Ruleton, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2012 · N262EA · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation of the wastegate controller O-ring, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR12FA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12FA305.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Salina, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2012 · N86AA · Substantial damage
  > The noninstrument-rated pilot’s continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a subsequent loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB ERA12FA376](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA376.md): Hawker Beechcraft A36 · Macon, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 31, 2012 · N976S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to continue flight into an area of known thunderstorms, which resulted in an in-flight breakup. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in actual instrument meteorological conditions and his reliance on datalink…
- [NTSB ERA12LA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA295.md): Raytheon A36 · Yorktown, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 2012 · N821SM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper placement of the fuel selector, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to perform the published emergency procedure by the checklist.
- [NTSB ERA12WA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12WA142.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Andros Island, Bahamas · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jan 7, 2012 · N723EA · Substantial damage
  > On January 7, 2012, about 1324 eastern standard time, a Cirrus Design Corp. SR22, N723EA, registered to and operated by M&W Aviation LLC, descended into water near Andros Island, Bahamas, following deployment of the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS).…
- [NTSB WPR12FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12FA067.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 2011 · N7850P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate separation behind a corporate jet, which resulted in an encounter with wake turbulence and a subsequent loss of control.
- [NTSB CEN11FA629](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA629.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · West Liberty, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2011 · N159JW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper decision to fly aerobatic maneuvers at low altitude, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment due to his recent use of multiple impairing drugs.
- [NTSB ERA11CA482](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA482.md): Questair Venture · Memphis, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 4, 2011 · N36V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain directional control during landing with a flat tire. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the left main landing gear tire for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR11FA407](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA407.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Fall City, WA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2011 · N675DH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate approach planning and failure to achieve the proper touchdown point, which resulted in a runway overrun.
- [NTSB WPR11CA406](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA406.md): Cessna A185F · Polson, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 21, 2011 · N61609 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB ERA11CA460](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA460.md): Mooney M20R · West Chester, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 16, 2011 · N121RP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain adequate airspeed during a go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB WPR11FA381](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA381.md): Beech A36 · Lander, WY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2011 · N324AT · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB WPR11LA364](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA364.md): Nicholson 2000 · Sedona, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 2011 · N671T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA11FA414](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA414.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Palm Bay, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2011 · N122HB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering for a forced landing, resulting in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s failure to secure the oil gauge rod and cap assembly before flight and his…
- [NTSB CEN11LA483](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA483.md): Mooney M20S · San Antonio, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2011 · N442PT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during the go-around maneuver.
- [NTSB CEN11CA462](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA462.md): Mooney M20S · Washington Island, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 3, 2011 · N2234X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing and his delayed remedial action to abort the landing.
- [NTSB CEN11LA373](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA373.md): Mooney M20R · Lake In The Hills, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2011 · N5816P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare and recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the certified flight instructor’s inadequate supervision.
- [NTSB WPR11FA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA230.md): Cameron Lancair Legacy · Pioneer, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 18, 2011 · N121J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions at an insufficient altitude to clear terrain.
- [NTSB CEN11FA340](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA340.md): Mooney M20R · Ravenna, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 10, 2011 · N9149R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ERA11FA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA285.md): Hebert Peter J Lancair Legacy · Richlands, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 6, 2011 · N23PH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB OPS11IA428](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OPS11IA428.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Orlando, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 2011 · N1487C · 2 aircraft · No damage
  > The air traffic controllers’ application of inappropriate separation between the B737 and the Cirrus and their inappropriate use of airborne civilian aircraft for observation of other airborne aircraft. Contributing to the incident was the crew of the B737's…
- [NTSB CEN11CA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA216.md): Cessna A185F · Belle Chase, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 7, 2011 · N434JG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to ensure that the landing gear was retracted for the water landing.
- [NTSB CEN11LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA178.md): Beech A36 · Danville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 2011 · N6XZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CEN11LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA164.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Bennett, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 2011 · N787CB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during an instrument approach due to spatial disorientation.
- [NTSB CEN11CA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA163.md): Mooney M20R · Cypress, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 29, 2011 · N64FM · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s delayed decision to execute a go-around.
- [NTSB ERA11LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA130.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Cross City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 2011 · N8135B · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power resulting from the failure of the camshaft due to fatigue cracks. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate quality inspection of the camshaft after initial manufacture.
- [NTSB ERA11CA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA123.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Jasper, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 24, 2011 · N1116C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control on a wet runway during takeoff from a touch and go landing resulting in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN11CA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA135.md): Allen Raymond H Lancair Legacy · Troy, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 25, 2010 · N385AS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the landing which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident was the structural icing on the airframe.
- [NTSB ERA11FA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA095.md): Mooney M20R · Dundee, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 2010 · N968SM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to operate in known moderate-to-severe icing conditions, which resulted in a loss of control during approach.
- [NTSB WPR11FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA021.md): Cirrus Design SR-22 · Agua Dulce, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2010 · N427MC · Substantial damage
  > The non-instrument-rated pilot's improper decision to continue the flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and loss of control.
- [NTSB ERA10LA454](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA454.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Acworth, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 2010 · N451TS · Substantial damage
  > The pilots improper in-flight fuel management resulting in a total loss of engine power during a descent due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ANC10CA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10CA078.md): Cessna U206F · Aleknagik, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 27, 2010 · N35851 · Substantial damage
  > A bird strike which penetrated the airplane's windscreen.
- [NTSB CEN10FA394](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA394.md): Beech 58 · St. Ignace, MI · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 2010 · N3081N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA10FA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10FA347.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Fairfield, NJ · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2010 · N764CD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the go-around following a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's continuance of an unstabilized final approach and the improper use of flaps during the go-around.
- [NTSB ERA10CA343](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA343.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Burnsville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 2, 2010 · N220WJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper visual glideslope during final approach.

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## 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."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('17042'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=17042&page=5

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