# 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 WPR10LA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA319.md): Pridmore Lancair IV · Caldwell, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2010 · N86PB · Substantial damage
  > The failure of maintenance personnel to ensure that a hydraulic line fitting was adequately secured during a conditional inspection, which resulted in a leak and subsequent on-ground fire.
- [NTSB WPR10CA360](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA360.md): Meyer MEYER-LEGACY · Burns, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 25, 2010 · N29MM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, resulting in a loss of lateral and directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR10LA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA284.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Ontario, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 2010 · N121HJ · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the in-flight separation of the 1-3-5 cylinder induction tube elbow, which was caused by the improper installation of the induction tube elbow by maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB ERA10CA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA273.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Farmingdale, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 20, 2010 · N960JB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a go-around attempt.
- [NTSB ERA10FA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10FA259.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Tuscaloosa, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 11, 2010 · N424LF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering to land, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin and collision with the ground.
- [NTSB WPR10FA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA163.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Morton, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 2010 · N224GS · Substantial damage
  > The failure of maintenance personnel to properly secure a fitting cap on the throttle and metering assembly inlet after conducting a fuel system pressure check, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was…
- [NTSB CEN10LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA145.md): Hawker Beechcraft A36 · Milwaukee, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 2010 · N1114X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's retraction of the landing gear prior to establishing a positive climb rate.
- [NTSB CEN10FA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA114.md): Beech A36 · Winslow, AR · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 2010 · N1085D · Substantial damage
  > The instrument-rated pilot's spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of airplane control during flight in instrument meteorological and conditions favorable for structural icing.
- [NTSB CEN10LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA098.md): Mooney M20R · La Veta, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 2010 · N782LU · Substantial damage
  > A fuel leak and subsequent fire due to a mechanical defect.
- [NTSB WPR10LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA063.md): Budd Lancair Legacy · Watsonville, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 2009 · N7JX · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to oil starvation and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while approaching the landing area resulting in an aerodynamic stall, rapid descent, and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA09FA514](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA514.md): Beech A36 · Flat Rock, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2009 · N888WD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s attempt to maintain visual flight during instrument meteorological conditions, resulting in controlled flight into mountainous terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to advise the controller of the weather conditions…
- [NTSB ERA09LA469](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA469.md): Raytheon 58 · Teterboro, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2009 · N167TB · Substantial damage
  > The complete loss of thrust due to the second-in-command’s (SIC) inadvertent feathering of both propellers during a high-speed, low-altitude approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot-in-command’s inadequate monitoring of the SIC’s performance.…
- [NTSB ERA09CA439](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA439.md): Mooney M20S · Mayfield, KY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 28, 2009 · N1008R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot prematurely retracting the landing gear and flaps during the aborted landing.
- [NTSB CEN09WA454](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09WA454.md): Cirrus SR22 · Perrigny, France · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 18, 2009 · N752CD · Destroyed
  > Under the jurisdiction and control of the French government.
- [NTSB WPR09FA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA347.md): Raytheon G36 · Hawthorne, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2009 · N618MW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during a go-around, which resulted in a loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the inadvertent activation of the fuel boost pump during the attempted go-around.
- [NTSB ERA09LA384](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA384.md): Lancair LC42-550FG · Ocean City, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2009 · N6502A · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight collision with birds during landing. Contributing to the accident was the airport's lack of a wildlife mitigation program.
- [NTSB CEN09IA438](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09IA438.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Put-In-Bay, OH · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2009 · N708RW · Minor damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing with a crosswind.
- [NTSB CEN09FA363](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA363.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Crystal, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2009 · N214BN · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a loss of aircraft control during a go-around. Factors associated with the accident were the dark night lighting conditions, moderate to heavy rain, and fatigue.
- [NTSB ERA09IA331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09IA331.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Elkin, NC · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2009 · N34TG · Minor damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 2 piston as a result of a fatigue crack of undetermined origin.
- [NTSB ERA09FA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA289.md): Beech A36 · Beauregard, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 15, 2009 · N191MK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB WPR09LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA237.md): Cessna U206E · Oroville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 2009 · N1457M · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to an excessively lean mixture for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR09LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA197.md): Raytheon A36 · Lopez Island, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 2009 · N464TJ · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during cruise flight due to oil starvation. The oil starvation event was due to the failure of maintenance personnel to tighten the aft mounting nuts for the newly installed propeller governor and the pilot’s failure to secure the oil…
- [NTSB DCA09WA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA09WA061.md): Cirrus SR-22 · Tizintichka, Morocco · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 9, 2009 · N45GH · Destroyed
  > On April 9, 2009, about 1030 UTC, a Cirrus SR-22, a personal flight, collided with high terrain at an elevation of about 6700 feet, at Tizintichka, Morocco. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and the airplane was on a VFR flight plan. The pilot and 3…
- [NTSB WPR09LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA221.md): Raytheon A36 · Bullhead City, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 2009 · N3224Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswinds and his failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB ERA09CA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA216.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 18, 2009 · N748CD · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain clearance with a parked airplane.
- [NTSB CEN09CA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA213.md): Beech 58 · Durango, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 12, 2009 · N8245H · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper landing flare and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB CEN09LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA165.md): Cirrus SR22 · Steamboat Springs, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 2009 · N486CD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to apply brakes in a timely manner while landing on a snow-packed, ice-covered runway, and his delay in executing a go-around.
- [NTSB ERA09FA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA148.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Moncks Corner, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 29, 2009 · N224SB · Substantial damage
  > A loss of aircraft control during the landing approach for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA137.md): Beech A36 · Farmington, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 2009 · N8074P · Substantial damage
  > Collapse of the landing gear during landing due to the incorrect installation of the landing gear actuator. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to initiate the abnormal procedures checklist prior to landing.
- [NTSB ERA09FA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA053.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Tallahassee, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 2008 · N827GM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed on final approach, which resulted in a low-altitude aerodynamic stall and spin. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to fly the published instrument approach and his subsequent failure to…
- [NTSB CEN09WA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09WA033.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Zurich, Switzerland · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 22, 2008 · N467BD · Destroyed
  > Under the jurisdiction and control of the Swiss Government.
- [NTSB CEN09CA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA038.md): Beech A36 · Salina, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 18, 2008 · N3112Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly manage the available fuel supply, which resulted in fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA09IA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09IA009.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Lakeland, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2008 · N101CD · Minor damage
  > A failure of the flap actuator rod end due to low stress, high cycle fatigue, and subsequent overstress failure.
- [NTSB MIA08CA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA198.md): Mooney M20S · New Castle, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 20, 2008 · N2184N · Substantial damage
  > The on-ground collision with a deer during the takeoff roll. A contributing factor in the accident was the failure to completely secure the airport perimeter.
- [NTSB LAX08LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA253.md): Long Lancair ES · Cliffdell, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2008 · N45EL · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while in cruise flight due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was turbulence and clouds.
- [NTSB CHI08FA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08FA224.md): Moser Georg Lancair Legacy FG · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2008 · N515RB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control.
- [NTSB LAX08CA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA173.md): Beech A36 · Ryegate, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 26, 2008 · N824C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff when the ground roll acceleration profile was determined to be insufficient for takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the shifting wind conditions.
- [NTSB LAX08CA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA189.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Laramie, WY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 24, 2008 · N877CM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain and maintain an adequate airspeed during a go around, that resulted in a stall/mush. Contributing to the accident was the tailwind condition.
- [NTSB MIA08CA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA112.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Roseboro, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 5, 2008 · N300PB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff roll.
- [NTSB LAX08CA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA100.md): Questair Venture · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 12, 2008 · N36V · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left side master brake cylinder that led to a loss of braking capability during landing rollout. A contributing factor was the presence of a ditch next to the runway's end.
- [NTSB SEA08FA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08FA108.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Big Bear City, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 2008 · N868PC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from mountainous terrain. Contributing to the accident were the mountainous terrain, the dark night condition, the turbulent wind condition, and the low clouds.
- [NTSB NYC08LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA106.md): Raytheon A36 · Pahokee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 2008 · N36GJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to depart with a known deficiency with the engine, which resulted in a loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the loss of engine power due to the failure of the engine-driven fuel pump.
- [NTSB CHI08FA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08FA066.md): Hawker Beechcraft 58 · Cleveland, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 2008 · N3217L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot experienced spatial disorientation during the inital climb causing him to lose control of the airplane.
- [NTSB NYC08CA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA074.md): Beech A36 · Brunswick, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 2, 2008 · N724BB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor in the accident was the wind gust.
- [NTSB SEA08LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA033.md): Beech A36 · El Centro, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 2007 · N435M · Substantial damage
  > The failure of maintenance personnel to properly secure the #2 cylinder through bolts. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for landing.
- [NTSB NYC08LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA004.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Hartford, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2007 · N5205X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from a parked airplane while taxiing. Contributing to the accident was the proximity of the parked airplanes to the taxiway and the failure of the marshaller to provide adequate guidance.
- [NTSB LAX07FA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07FA258.md): Raytheon A36 · Cameron Park, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 2007 · N1098F · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's sudden encounter with a wind shift during the initial takeoff climb that resulted in degraded climb performance and a stall mush condition. Contributing to the accident was the airplane's over gross weight condition, high density altitude, the…
- [NTSB DEN07LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07LA133.md): Walker Lancair IV · Sylvan Grove, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2007 · N7441W · Substantial damage
  > A catastrophic engine failure due to oil starvation when an oil line to the turbocharger wastegate actuator came loose. Contributing factors in this accident were the unsuitable terrain on which to make a forced landing.
- [NTSB OPS07IA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OPS07IA005.md): Piaggio Industrie P180 · Teterboro, NJ · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2007 · N152SL · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The TEB local controller's failure to ensure separation between two aircraft departing intersecting runways.
- [NTSB NYC07LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA134.md): Raytheon A36 · Gallatin, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2007 · N729P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s mismanagement of fuel which led to fuel starvation and loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to utilize the proper engine restart procedures, and the hard landing.

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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=6

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