# Final 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 1 of 9 · 428 cases

## Latest cases

- [NTSB ERA26LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA088.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Philippi, WV · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 8, 2026 · N29UA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to obtain the proper touchdown point, which resulted in a runway overrun.
- [NTSB CEN25LA351](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA351.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Nora Springs, IA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 28, 2025 · N45JN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper decision-making for the attempted landing, which resulted in a runway overrun due to inadequate runway landing distance with a quartering tailwind. Contributing to the accident was the wet condition of the runway.
- [NTSB CEN25LA342](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA342.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Granbury, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 24, 2025 · N376CD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN25LA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA324.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Cleburne, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 13, 2025 · N654CD · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain airplane directional control during the approach and subsequent go-around.
- [NTSB CEN25LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA223.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Unionville, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 25, 2025 · N670P · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during a go-around.
- [NTSB ERA25LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA273.md): Mooney M20R · New Port Richey, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 9, 2025 · N9166Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's mismanagement of the available fuel, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA25LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA190.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Stevensville, MD · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 30, 2025 · N771SL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during an aborted landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN25LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA037.md): Beech A36 · Pineville, LA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 27, 2024 · N3046K · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s collision with a stake on a closed runway. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight planning and failure to see the closed runway markings.
- [NTSB WPR24FA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24FA313.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Provo, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Sep 27, 2024 · N831AZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while maneuvering for landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control.
- [NTSB ERA24LA373](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA373.md): Raytheon 58 · Griffin, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 7, 2024 · N5096R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to conduct a timely aborted landing, which resulted in a runway overrun.
- [NTSB WPR24FA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24FA290.md): Aero Commander 200D · Novato, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Aug 31, 2024 · N2912T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to abort takeoff or compensate for gusty crosswind conditions during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA24LA330](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA330.md): Raytheon A36 · Naples, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 29, 2024 · N934PC · Substantial damage
  > Contamination of the airplane’s fuel system with debris, which resulted in restricted fuel flow through multiple fuel injectors and the subsequent partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN24FA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24FA277.md): Lancair ES · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 22, 2024 · N18BG · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall while maneuvering for traffic spacing.
- [NTSB CEN24LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA245.md): Raytheon A36 · Land O' Lakes, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 30, 2024 · N47RT · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR24LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA211.md): Beech 58P · Escalante, UT · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 19, 2024 · N9NS · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the windshield for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA24LA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA280.md): Lancair LC42-550FG · Beaufort, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 8, 2024 · N65131 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point during landing, which resulted in a runway overrun.
- [NTSB CEN24LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA181.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Chesaning, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 11, 2024 · N815CD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control while landing on a wet turf runway, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with trees. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to ensure the passenger’s proper use of seatbelts before the landing.
- [NTSB ERA24FA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24FA206.md): Raytheon A36 · Augusta, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 2, 2024 · N629BE · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s excessive turn rate and bank angle while at low airspeed and altitude, resulting in an accelerated aerodynamic stall, loss of airplane control, and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA24LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA143.md): Beech A36 · Blackshear, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 17, 2024 · N729CW · Substantial damage
  > A catastrophic engine failure due to oil starvation, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR24LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA106.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Whitethorn, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 8, 2024 · N2824M · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to water-contaminated fuel.
- [NTSB ERA24LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA122.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Cape Coral, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 24, 2024 · N282SV · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot’s failure to properly secure a fuel supply line.
- [NTSB WPR24FA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24FA018.md): Beech A36 · Covelo, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Oct 21, 2023 · N8248K · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees after entering a steep banked turn for unknown reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to take off toward rising terrain.
- [NTSB CEN24LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA014.md): Cirrus SR22 · Saginaw, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 6, 2023 · N969JB · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right brake assembly due to excessive brake lining wear, which resulted in a thermally damaged piston O-ring, hydraulic fluid leak, and subsequent fire.
- [NTSB CEN23LA419](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA419.md): Beech A36 · El Dorado, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 23, 2023 · N67CD · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a forced landing and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA23LA363](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA363.md): Beech A36 · Frankfort, KY · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 4, 2023 · N1WN · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB ERA23LA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA314.md): Mooney M20R · Chattanooga, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 26, 2023 · N62GH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain the proper glidepath during final approach, which resulted in a collision with the approach lights short of the runway. Contributing was the pilot’s distraction due to the cabin door opening.
- [NTSB ENG23LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG23LA034.md): Hall Lester R Legacy · Rochester, MN · Incident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 20, 2023 · N707MM · Minor damage
  > Mechanically distressed reduction gears causing an engine overspeed and turbine blade tensile overload and subsequent uncontainment. Contributing to the uncontainment was the operator’s use of the engine after knowingly purchasing the engine in an…
- [NTSB CEN23FA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23FA283.md): Beech A36 · Rayville, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 7, 2023 · N15RP · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of control during the approach to the destination airport and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA23FA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23FA273.md): Mooney M20R · Southport, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 25, 2023 · N13LV · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s improper decision to fly a known unairworthy airplane, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to oil starvation.
- [NTSB CEN23FA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23FA239.md): Mooney M20R · Watertown, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 14, 2023 · N1025C · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s loss of control due to spatial disorientation while operating in instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment from the prohibited substance; however, the extent of impairment could not be determined.
- [NTSB CEN23LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA185.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Midland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 9, 2023 · N433CF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate fuel management which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ERA23FA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23FA182.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Jesup, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Apr 6, 2023 · N911TK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in a loss of control while maneuvering for a visual landing in low ceiling and low visibility conditions. Contributing to the…
- [NTSB CEN23LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA066.md): Beech A36 · Harrison, AR · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 19, 2022 · N8137P · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB ERA23LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA086.md): Beech A36 · Covington, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 8, 2022 · N900AW · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to oil starvation as a result of engine operation with low oil pressure. Contributing to the accident was the failure of two separate maintenance facilities to comply with guidance from the engine manufacturer to disassemble…
- [NTSB ERA23FA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23FA077.md): Mooney M20J · Falmouth, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 2, 2022 · N3515H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees during the landing approach. Contributing to the accident was the sun glare, which impaired the pilot's visibility and situational awareness.
- [NTSB WPR23LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA033.md): Raytheon A36 · Freeport, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 5, 2022 · N147DT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear.
- [NTSB ERA23FA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23FA006.md): Beech A36 · Arundel, ME · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Oct 5, 2022 · N902AT · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s loss of situational awareness, which resulted in an unstabilized approach, descent below published minimum altitudes, and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA22LA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA275.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Gulf Shores, AL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 15, 2022 · N432CD · Substantial damage
  > The improper maintenance of the brake system, which resulted in the brakes overheating and catching fire and subsequent substantial damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB CEN22LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA250.md): Beech 58 · Evansville, IN · Incident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 8, 2022 · N78KL · Minor damage
  > The failure of the propeller blade due to high-cycle fatigue that originated from damage that occurred at an unknown time. Contributing to the accident was the failure to identify the damage before the accident flight.
- [NTSB CEN22LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA235.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Nashville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 6, 2022 · N787CD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot was not able to stop the airplane on a wet runway due to hydroplaning.
- [NTSB ERA22LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA246.md): Beech 58 · Perry, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 28, 2022 · N120PA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to properly configure the landing gear before landing.
- [NTSB CEN22LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA189.md): Raytheon A36 · Blanket, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 30, 2022 · N47JB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to properly manage fuel while enroute, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and a subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB CEN22LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA171.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Peyton, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 8, 2022 · N248G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to not activate the runway lighting and misjudged the runway location, which resulted in a collision with a windsock.
- [NTSB ERA22LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA125.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Pinehurst, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 9, 2022 · N987AA · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight encounter while on final approach with high-speed trailing vortices from a military helicopter, resulting in abnormal runway contact. Contributing to the accident was the Cirrus pilot’s incorrect selection of the common traffic advisory…
- [NTSB ERA22LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA109.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Lexington, SC · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 13, 2022 · N879CD · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to a shift of the No. 3 main journal bearing, which resulted in blocked oil ports that restricted oil to the engine’s internal components and a subsequent catastrophic engine failure.
- [NTSB CEN22LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA059.md): Beech A36 · Cleveland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 2, 2021 · N8038Z · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, the reason for which could not be determined.
- [NTSB ERA22LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA059.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Burnsville, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 14, 2021 · N633CD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to compensate for the high density altitude and the tailwind component while landing at a mountaintop airport, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and a loss of aircraft control.
- [NTSB WPR21LA339](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA339.md): Cessna A185F · Arlington, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 8, 2021 · N185BB · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue fracture of the tailwheel fitting spring, which resulted in the loss of directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA21LA389](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA389.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Fairfield, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 26, 2021 · N472CD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR21LA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA294.md): Kuykendall Charles Lancair IV · Indian Springs, NV · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 28, 2021 · N26PD · Destroyed
  > An in-flight fire due to an undetermined electrical malfunction.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?engine=17042&status=final&page=2

## 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."completionStatus" = 'Completed'
  AND 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&status=final

---
OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.