Fatal NTSB investigations: Continental IO-360 series

120 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Continental IO-360 series. Aircraft are matched to the registry by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model, so older matches can be wrong.

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Fatal NTSB investigations: Continental IO-360 series per year, 1967–2026: 120 cases
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duckdb -csv -c "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.\"highestInjuryLevel\" = 'Fatal'
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  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB ERA25FA008Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportCessna 336 · Savannah, GAOn October 13, 2024, about 2230 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 336, N336LV, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Savannah, Georgia. The commercial pilot was fatally injured, and a pilot-rated passenger sustained minor injuries. The flight…Oct 14, 2024 · N336LV · Substantial damageNTSB ERA23FA358Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCirrus SR20 · Toms River, NJThe pilot's failure to maintain a positive climb rate after takeoff due to spatial disorientation (somatogravic illusion), which resulted in impact with trees and terrain.Sep 3, 2023 · N420PB · DestroyedNTSB WPR22FA256Accident · 4 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna T337G · Gold Hill, COThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while maneuvering with one engine inoperative, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin and impact with terrain.Jul 17, 2022 · N337KN · DestroyedNTSB WPR22FA216Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 336 · Porterville, CAMaintenance personnel’s failure to properly secure the elevator control assembly hardware, which resulted in an in-flight disconnection of the elevator and elevator counterweight and the pilot’s inability to maintain pitch control.Jun 18, 2022 · N3835U · DestroyedNTSB WPR22FA160Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 337 · Sylmar, CAThe pilot’s loss of airplane control while troubleshooting a landing gear issue, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin at an altitude too low to recover. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment from alcohol consumption.Apr 20, 2022 · N143JB · Substantial damageNTSB WPR21LA061Accident · 1 fatalClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Arch Cape, ORThe pilot’s descent into the ocean for reasons that could not be determined.Nov 9, 2020 · N1444V · DestroyedNTSB WPR20LA245Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 337 · Ennis, MTThe pilot-in-command’s failure to maintain sufficient airspeed while attempting an evasive maneuver from a boxed canyon, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin and impact with mountainous terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot-in-command’s…Jul 30, 2020 · N337V · Substantial damageNTSB CEN19FA155Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna R172 · Mertzon, TXThe pilot's loss of control due to spatial disorientation.May 28, 2019 · N2583V · DestroyedNTSB CEN19FA094Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T337 · Longview, TXThe noninstrument-rated pilot's improper decision to continue flight into convective weather conditions, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its maximum maneuvering speed and the subsequent in-flight breakup. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's…Mar 9, 2019 · N922EJ · DestroyedNTSB CEN19LA050Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R172K · Chesaning, MIThe pilot's loss of airplane control for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.Dec 29, 2018 · N1095V · DestroyedNTSB ANC17FA018Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna R172K · Nome, AKThe pilot's improper decision to conduct multiple visual approaches to the destination airport despite the night instrument meteorological conditions; the airplane's low fuel state at that time, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel…Mar 6, 2017 · N736AS · Substantial damageNTSB ERA16FA168Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRyskamp Bruce A Acroduster · Belton, SCA loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined due to extensive postcrash fire damage. Also causal was the pilot's loss of airplane control, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with terrain.Apr 24, 2016 · N380JA · DestroyedNTSB CEN16FA111Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR20 · Navasota, TXThe flight instructor's delayed remedial action to prevent a stall at an altitude that was too low to recover. Contributing to the accident was the owner/non-certificated pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane, which resulted in an accelerated…Feb 28, 2016 · N477TC · Substantial damageNTSB WPR15FA227Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna P337G · Santa Paula, CAThe noninstrument-rated pilot's decision to conduct a visual flight in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into mountainous terrain.Aug 1, 2015 · N4CU · Substantial damageNTSB CEN14FA522Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T337G · Plano, ILThe pilot’s failure to recognize the airplane’s low altitude and arrest the airplane’s descent on approach to the airport in dark night conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s degraded night…Sep 29, 2014 · N37E · Substantial damageNTSB WPR14FA283Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAmerican Champion 7GCBC · Landmark, IDThe failure of the overtaking airplane’s pilot to maintain visual contact and separation from the airplane being overtaken.Jul 7, 2014 · N162CG · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB CEN13FA558Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR20 · Bolingbrook, ILThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during a go-around.Sep 25, 2013 · N406DC · DestroyedNTSB ERA13LA270Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMaule BEE DEE M-4-210 · Cuttyhunk, MAThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of airplane control.Jun 5, 2013 · N9807M · Substantial damageNTSB ERA13FA131Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T337C · New Smyrna Beach, FLMaintenance personnel's failure to follow procedures and published directives in calibrating the continuous flow fuel system and failure to accurately diagnose debris in the throttle assembly, resulting in a loss of power in one engine. Contributing to the…Feb 13, 2013 · N2576S · DestroyedNTSB WPR12FA040Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T337 · Casper, WYThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and airplane control while maneuvering in low visibility and icing conditions.Nov 18, 2011 · N357 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12FA058Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 337G · Alamosa, COThe loss of power to the rear engine due to fuel starvation during takeoff, which resulted from the fuel selector valve being inadvertently moved to the “off” position, and resulted in the airplane’s inability to climb.Nov 10, 2011 · N337LC · DestroyedNTSB WPR11FA354Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus SR20 · Fredonia, AZThe non-instrument-rated pilots’ loss of situational awareness during a dark night flight over a remote area, which resulted in their failure to maintain an altitude sufficient to ensure adequate terrain clearnance. Contributing to the accident was the…Jul 30, 2011 · N365DP · Substantial damageNTSB WPR11FA241Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna R172K · Cold Springs, NVThe pilot's continued visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a controlled collision with terrain.May 29, 2011 · N9831V · Substantial damageNTSB ERA10WA096Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationHuber Hartmut Express · Berry Island, BahamasOn December 12, 2009, at 1300 UTC, an experimental, amateur-built Harmut Huber Express, N93HE, operated by a private individual, crashed into the water on short final approach to Chub Cay Airport (MYBC), Berry Island, Bahamas. The pilot was killed and the…Dec 12, 2009 · N93HE · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09GA242Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportCessna 337 · Pittsville, WIThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at a low altitude.Apr 8, 2009 · N2489S · No damageNTSB CEN09FA230Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 337C · Stillwater, OKThe total loss of dual engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel planning.Mar 27, 2009 · N373E · Substantial damageNTSB LAX08FA265Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna R172K · Rock Springs, WYThe failure of both pilots to see and avoid each other's aircraft.Aug 10, 2008 · N758NH · 2 aircraft · DestroyedNTSB NYC08FA184Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 337A · West Creek, NJThe pilot's departure with insufficient fuel for the planned flight, and his improper in-flight fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of power in both engines due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's fatigue, which was…May 17, 2008 · N5382S · Substantial damageNTSB NYC08FA041Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR20 · New Windsor, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain the proper glidepath during an instrument-landing-system approach in fog. Contributing to the accident were pilot fatigue and air traffic control's failure to issue a minimum safe altitude warning.Nov 21, 2007 · N108GD · Substantial damageNTSB DEN07FA022Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 337C · Alamogordo, NMThe pilot's incapacitation due to a heart attack while landing, which resulted in a loss of control and an on ground collision with objects.Nov 8, 2006 · N2500S · DestroyedNTSB DEN06FA131Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR20 · Maybell, COThe pilot's improper in-flight planning and decision making resulting in an inadvertent encounter with severe icing conditions during cruise flight and subsequent loss of aircraft control. Contributing factors include the pilot's failure to obtain a weather…Sep 15, 2006 · N787SL · DestroyedNTSB LAX06FA283Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 337G · Prescott, AZA loss of power in the rear engine for undermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to promptly and correctly configure the airplane for single engine flight, and to maintain an adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall mush.Sep 2, 2006 · N1893M · DestroyedNTSB MIA06WA076Accident · 4 fatalForeign investigationCessna R172K · Cambita Garabit, Dominican RepublicMar 29, 2006 · N323EP · DestroyedNTSB LAX06FA087Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR20 · Lancaster, CAThe student pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering, and, the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight. A factor in the accident was the strong tailwind encountered as the airplane turned from an upwind to a downwind…Jan 9, 2006 · N526CD · DestroyedNTSB DFW05FA192Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAero Commander 112 · Junction, TXThe pilot's failure to attain the proper climb rate resulting in the airplane's wing colliding with a tree and subsequent impact with the ground. Contributing factors were the pilot's improper use of the airplane's flaps, and the rising terrain.Jul 27, 2005 · N1029J · DestroyedNTSB SEA05LA068Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T337E · Orcas Island, WAThe loss of power for undetermined reasons which resulted in a forced landing and impact with water.Mar 29, 2005 · N1711M · Substantial damageNTSB MIA05FA050Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T337G · Lakeland, FLThe pilot's operation of the airplane with known deficiencies in equipment related to pitch, an abrupt pitch-up during the initial climb after takeoff for undetermined reasons and the failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed (Vs) resulting in inadvertent…Jan 14, 2005 · N42WA · DestroyedNTSB ATL05FA034Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportDiamond DA40-180 · Pelzer, SCThe pilot's failure to follow IFR procedures and to maintain assigned altitude resulting in a collision with a transmission wire and trees.Dec 9, 2004 · N42SE · Substantial damageNTSB LAX05FA035Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 337B · Drake, AZthe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed above stall speed while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an accelerated stall and spin. A factor in the accident was the pilot's performance of maneuvering flight at an altitude insufficient to allow for…Nov 16, 2004 · N133JW · DestroyedNTSB MIA04FA135Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 336 · Magee, MSThe student pilot/ airplane owner's lack of training in night operations, which resulted in spatial disorientation, a loss of control, an uncontrolled descent, and an impact with trees.Sep 15, 2004 · N3832U · DestroyedNTSB LAX04FA241Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 337 · Carson City, NVthe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering during a go-around that led to an inadvertent stall spin.Jun 16, 2004 · N63BB · DestroyedNTSB NYC04FA127Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Oxford, CTThe pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance during an instrument approach, which resulted in a collision with trees prior to the runway. Factors were nighttime conditions and cloud cover.May 24, 2004 · N5763W · Substantial damageNTSB ATL04FA096Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR20 · Greenwood, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during initial climb that resulted in an inadvertent stall and the subsequent collision with trees. A factor was the inadequate preflight planning/preparation when he failed to lower the wing flaps.Apr 19, 2004 · N8157J · DestroyedNTSB ANC03FA061Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Skagway, AKThe pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an in-flight collision with mountainous terrain. Factors associated with the accident were low ceilings, rain, and fog.Jun 25, 2003 · N736QK · Substantial damageNTSB IAD03LA036Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R172K · Richmond, VAThe passenger's failure to remain clear of the propeller. Factors included the passenger's recent use of marijuana, the pilot's inadequate pre-flight inspection, and the night lighting conditions.Mar 15, 2003 · N1444V · No damageNTSB MIA02LA085Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGrote Cruiser TR-4 · Pembroke Pines, FLthe pilot-in-command delayed initiating a go-around and failed to obtain sufficient altitude to clear obstacles at the departure end of the airport which resulted in an in-flight collision with power lines.Apr 18, 2002 · N98WG · DestroyedNTSB WAS02WA014Accident · 3 fatalForeign investigationCessna 337D · Piura, PeruDec 23, 2001 · N24EG · DestroyedNTSB DEN02FA004Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T337G · Palmer Lake, COthe pilot intentionally restricting his external vision (turning his cabin lights up bright to practice night instrument approaches), and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance of the mountain. A contributing factor was the Air Traffic Controller’s…Oct 28, 2001 · N45E · DestroyedNTSB DEN01FA162Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 337B · St. George, UTtotal loss of engine power on both engines due to fuel starvation and the pilot's inability to access the available fuel supply. Contributing factors were the pilot's inadequate supervision of the refueling operation, and his intentional operation of the…Sep 24, 2001 · N337PM · DestroyedNTSB FTW01FA104Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 402B · Del Rio, TXthe loss of control due to a jammed trim tab, which resulted from the failure of maintenance personnel to properly secure the trim tab actuator rod when installing a replacement elevator.Apr 26, 2001 · N80Q · Destroyed