# 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. Page 9 of 10 · 464 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB CHI02LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA258.md): Beech A36 · Benton, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2002 · N336CB · Substantial damage > Fuel starvation due to the pilot's improper fuel management, the pilot's improper remedial actions during engine restart, and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. Additional factors included the inadequate flare and the dark night. - [NTSB SEA02LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA153.md): Mooney M20L · Newberg, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2002 · N1024Z · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate flare and his delay in executing an aborted landing. A contributing factor was the dark night conditions. - [NTSB MIA02LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA125.md): Mooney M20R · Mt. Pleasant, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2002 · N2043N · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in a stall, an uncontrolled descent, and an impact with the ground during the attempted go-around. - [NTSB FTW02LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA189.md): Beech BE-58 · Farmington, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2002 · N8245H · Substantial damage > The failure of the nose landing gear plunger assembly due to fatigue. - [NTSB ATL02LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA100.md): Taber Lancair Super ES · Hattiesburg, MS · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 2002 · N600MT · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during takeoff which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent collision with the ground. - [NTSB NYC02FA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02FA089.md): Cirrus SR-22 · Parish, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 2002 · N837CD · Destroyed > The pilots' failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. The continued spin to the ground was a result of the pilots' failure to deploy the onboard parachute recovery system, for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB FTW02LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA031.md): Raytheon A36 · Crownpoint, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 2001 · N1099A · Substantial damage > The safety pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing. Contributing factors were the safety pilot's lack of experience flying from the right seat and the improper retraction of the flaps during the attempted go-around. - [NTSB NYC02LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA022.md): Mooney M20S · Buckhannon, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 2001 · N1008R · Substantial damage > The CFI's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. - [NTSB FTW02LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA074.md): Beech 58 · Farmington, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 2001 · N8117V · Substantial damage > The failure of the nose gear actuator retract arm due to fatigue. - [NTSB CHI01LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA255.md): Beech A36 · Sugar Grove, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2001 · N136GR · Substantial damage > the inadequate maintenance inspection and the unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot mechanic. The fuel system leak was a contributing factor. - [NTSB CHI01FA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA220.md): Mooney M-20R · Eden Prairie, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2001 · N2HW · Destroyed > The fractured camshaft gear and the pilot not maintaining aircraft control. Factors relating to this accident were metal fatigue in the camshaft gear teeth, the inadvertent stall, the low airspeed, and the trees. - [NTSB MIA01LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA181.md): Floback Lancair 4 · Kissimmee, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2001 · N720BF · Destroyed > the failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin, and subsequent impact with the terrain. - [NTSB LAX01IA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01IA241.md): Beech A36 · Bakersfield, CA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 2001 · N808NH · No damage > During landing approach, mechanical binding of the elevator control cable occurred due to a contract mechanic's improper maintenance. - [NTSB LAX01LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA223.md): Rudolph Venture · Grass Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2001 · N84V · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout. - [NTSB LAX01FA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FA212.md): Schultz Lancair IV-P · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2001 · N424E · Substantial damage > the builder's failure to install a fuel compartment vent in the right wing, affecting the total available fuel capacity, and resulting in the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. A contributing factor was the pilot's intentional flight with a known… - [NTSB CHI01FA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA169.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Springfield, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2001 · N739BB · Substantial damage > the lack of experience in the type of airplane and directional control not maintained by the pilot. The improper flare and parked airplane were contributing factors. - [NTSB DEN01LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA109.md): 2001 Mcgirl Questair Venture · Ogden, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2001 · N5QV · Destroyed > an in-flight fire, which originated from a fuel leak of unknown origin. - [NTSB DEN01LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA103.md): Hall Lancair 4P · Bennett, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 2001 · N707SH · Substantial damage > unsuitable terrain on which to make a forced landing. A contributing factor was a fatigue fracture of the starter adapter drive shaft, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to oil starvation. - [NTSB CHI01LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA140.md): Beech 58 · Gaylord, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 2001 · N23AM · Destroyed > the pilot not maintaining directional control during the reported loss of number one engine power during initial climb and the pilot not following the airplane emergency procedure's corrective action for engine failure after lift-off, and the inadvertent… - [NTSB DEN01FA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01FA070.md): Beech A36 · Jackson Hole, WY · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 2001 · N1080A · Destroyed > the pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions which resulted in an inflight collision with terrain during cruise flight. Factors were the pilot's inadequate preflight planning in that he failed to familiarize himself with the… - [NTSB LAX01LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA095.md): Beech A36 · Palo Alto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 2001 · N3191A · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command's delayed decision to go-around and his failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during the attempted go-around. His non-verification of the flap setting contributed to the accident. - [NTSB CHI01LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA061.md): Mooney M20S · Port Huron, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 2001 · N2184N · Substantial damage > The pilot failed to maintain directional control of the airplane and the runway selected resulted in a tailwind condition. Factors associated with the accident were the gusty crosswind and the snow bank. - [NTSB NYC01LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA028.md): Beech A-36 · Millersburg, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 2000 · N565P · Substantial damage > The pilot' failure to properly manage the available fuel onboard, which result in fuel starvation, and a loss of engine power. - [NTSB LAX01LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA012.md): Tolle Venture Model 20 · Madera, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2000 · N353 · Substantial damage > The mechanical failure of a fuel sump tank check valve, during takeoff initial climb, that resulted in fuel starvation. - [NTSB LAX00LA352](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA352.md): Mooney M20S · San Carlos, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2000 · N68FM · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during an aborted landing. - [NTSB SEA00LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA184.md): Mooney M20L · Hailey, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2000 · N1024Z · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. A crosswind condition was a factor. - [NTSB NYC00LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA270.md): Beech A36 · Sloatsburg, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2000 · N100XH · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. A factor was the pilot's diverted attention. - [NTSB FTW00LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA194.md): Mooney M20R · Talihina, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2000 · N22166 · Substantial damage > the partial loss of engine power on takeoff, which resulted from incorrect adjustment of the fuel injector system by maintenance personnel. - [NTSB MIA00LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA125.md): Beech 58 · Rocky Mount, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 2000 · N8230V · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadvertent VFR flight into IMC conditions and the failure of the pilot to maintain altitude/clearance resulting in the in-flight collision with trees and unmarked power lines during a visual approach to the runway. - [NTSB MIA00FA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00FA107.md): Cessna 310D · Stuart, FL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 2000 · N6744T · 2 aircraft · Minor damage > the failure of both pilots to maintain an adequate visual lookout, resulting in both airplanes colliding in flight. Contributing to the accident were: 1) inadequate approach/departure control service by ATC approach/departure personnel, and the failure of the… - [NTSB LAX00FA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00FA093.md): Gray Questair Venture · Sylmar, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 2000 · N869DG · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > The pilots' inadequate visual lookout in visual conditions and class 'E' airspace. Contributing to the accident were the initial position report location and the approach speed of the Questair. - [NTSB DEN00LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA047.md): Beech A36 · Farmington, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 2000 · N8240U · Substantial damage > The student pilot's excessive remedial action (banking to realign the airplane with the runway). Factors were the student pilot flaring the airplane prematurely and failing to maintain directional control, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of… - [NTSB LAX00LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA048.md): Oehling Questair Venture · Auburn, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1999 · N3QV · Substantial damage > The owner/builder's failure to properly bleed the brake system following replacement of the right brake line, which caused the right brake to not function and led to the pilot's inability to maintain directional control. - [NTSB ANC99FA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99FA070.md): Cessna A185F · Soldotna, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1999 · N61609 · Substantial damage > The improper recovery from a bounced water landing by the pilot. Factors associated with this accident were the pilot's failure to release his seatbelt due to the obstructed location of the pilot's seatbelt buckle. - [NTSB NYC99LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA129.md): Mooney M20R · Ravenna, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1999 · N496DE · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing, and his failure to maintain directional control after touchdown. - [NTSB ATL99LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA075.md): Beech 36 · Williamston, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1999 · N31291 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate evaluation of winds that resulted in the loss of directional control during an attempted takeoff with a tailwind. A factor was the tailwind condition. - [NTSB LAX99LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA130.md): Beech 58 · Atwater, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1999 · N6BY · Substantial damage > the failure of the student to extend the landing gear and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight. - [NTSB SEA99FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99FA028.md): Pacific Aviation Composites LC 40-550FG · Portland, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 1999 · N141LC · Destroyed > Aircraft control was not maintained and the pilot's lack of total experience in type operation. Weather conditions reported ceilings below approach/landing minimums and a dark night condition were factors. - [NTSB LAX98FA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98FA199.md): Mooney M20R · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1998 · N130RB · Destroyed > the non-instrument rated pilot's intentional VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors were the low ceiling, drizzle, and fog. - [NTSB NYC98LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA074.md): Beech A36 · Lynchburgh, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 1998 · N1559X · Substantial damage > Failure of the number six connecting rod bolt due to improper maintenance. - [NTSB ATL98LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA043.md): Wilde Mickey Questair 20 · Greensboro, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 1998 · N94FA · Substantial damage > The improper installation of the nose landing gear strut, which led to the collapse of the nose gear upon touchdown. - [NTSB MIA97LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA019.md): Beech A36 · Walnut Cove, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1996 · N8077M · Substantial damage > failure of the pilot/owner (PIC) to either go around while there was sufficient runway remaining or apply adequate braking to stop the aircraft before overrunning the runway. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot/owner's misjudgment of distance and… - [NTSB FTW96LA351](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA351.md): Cessna A185F · Midland, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1996 · N61609 · Substantial damage > failure of the pilot to obtain or maintain adequate airspeed, by allowing the airplane to enter an excessive nose high attitude and an excessive rate of climb after takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent collision with the terrain. A… - [NTSB FTW96LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA180.md): Whistle Questair Venture M20 · Watkins, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1996 · N68U · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to compensate for prevailing wind conditions and to maintain directional control. Factors were the gusting and quartering tailwind conditions. - [NTSB ANC96LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA051.md): Cessna 206G · Whittier, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1996 · N244PL · Destroyed > The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors in the accident were low ceilings and whiteout conditions. - [NTSB CHI96LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA057.md): Beech 58 · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 1995 · N222RB · Substantial damage > the pilot-in-command's abrupt maneuvering during the circling approach. The factors involved were the airframe ice and fog. - [NTSB LAX95FA341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95FA341.md): Beech A36 · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1995 · N15278 · Substantial damage > the pilot's fuel mismanagement and failure to assure that an adequate supply of fuel was available. His lack of familiarity with the airplane's fuel system, overcofidence, the dark night, and the lack of a suitable landing area were factors in the accident. - [NTSB ATL95FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95FA012.md): Beech A36 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 1994 · N1566X · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate management of the fuel supply which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a complete loss of engine power. - [NTSB BFO94LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA150.md): Beech 36 · Georgetown, DE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1994 · N15512 · Substantial damage > The issuance of a NOTAM with inadequate information. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, and the lack of visual cues concerning the construction barrier. - [NTSB ANC93IA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93IA093.md): Cessna 206 · Portage, AK · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1993 · N4672U · Minor damage > The failure of the number two cylinder connecting rod bearing due to the shifting of the bearing within its journal race which produced an oil starvation/thermal distress event. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?engine=17042&page=10 ## 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=9 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. 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