NTSB investigations: Continental IO-360 series, TX

55 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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NTSB investigations: Continental IO-360 series, TX per year, 1965–2026: 55 cases
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NTSB CEN26LA312Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportCessna 337 · Brenham, TXOn September 7, 2026, about 1248 central daylight time, a Cessna 337C airplane, N2657S, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Brenham, Texas. The pilot sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…Sep 7, 2026 · N2657S · Substantial damageNTSB CEN22LA180Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportGlobe GC-1B · Huntsville, TXThe pilot’s inadequate fuel management which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.Apr 14, 2022 · N78096 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN21LA108Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus Design SR20 · Fort Worth, TXA failure of the nose wheel landing strut for reasons that could not be determined based on available information.Nov 6, 2020 · N720TX · Substantial damageNTSB CEN19LA331Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus SR20 · Orange, TXA total loss of engine power due to a fatigue failure of the fuel line from the fuel manifold to the No. 1 cylinder.Sep 14, 2019 · N200Z · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA299Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus SR20 · San Antonio, TXThe pilot's inadequate approach, delayed decision to abort the landing, and failure to properly configure the flap setting for the initial climb during the attempted aborted landing, which resulted in impact with trees.May 31, 2019 · N902ES · 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 CEN19LA133Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus SR20 · Mineral Wells, TXThe in-flight separation of the right aileron when the inboard hinge bolt disengaged from its nut plate due to excessively twisted safety wire, which resulted in a torsional overstress fracture that caused the inboard hinge bolt to become unsecured.May 2, 2019 · N8160C · Substantial damageNTSB 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 CEN18LA195Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus Design SR20 · Katy, TXThe loss of airplane control on takeoff due to the absence of the attachment bolt for the left aileron actuation arm.May 27, 2018 · N67Y · Substantial damageNTSB 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 CEN15LA416Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R172 · College Station, TXThe total loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the No. 1 connecting rod. Contributing to the accident was the manufacturer’s exclusion of the accident engine (by serial number) in a revision of a service bulletin.Sep 17, 2015 · N180CM · Substantial damageNTSB CEN10LA502Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR20 · Porter, TXThe pilot's delay in performing a go-around, which resulted in an impact with trees.Aug 24, 2010 · N8154M · Substantial damageNTSB DFW06LA101Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR20 · Kerrville, TXThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Apr 7, 2006 · N142SF · Substantial damageNTSB 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 DFW05LA153Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportParkwood Enterprises Glasair Super II-S · Los Fresnos, TXA blocked fuel line in the fuel tank, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.Jun 2, 2005 · N1UH · Substantial damageNTSB FTW02LA182Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R172K · Llano, TXthe pilot's failure to refuel the airplane, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a forced landing.Jun 15, 2002 · N758W · Substantial damageNTSB 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 · DestroyedNTSB FTW97LA353Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAerotek Pitts S-2A · San Marcos, TXThe pilot's loss of control while performing aerobatics resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin. A factor was the lack of altitude available for recovery.Sep 20, 1997 · N73EW · DestroyedNTSB FTW97LA108Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R172K · Brownsville, TXthe pilot's failure to refuel the airplane which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.Feb 24, 1997 · N98DE · Substantial damageNTSB FTW96FA046Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMaule M-5-210C · Cypress, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while flying in instrument meteorological conditions. Factors were the weather, and the failure of the airplane's vacuum pump which rendered the attitude indicator and the directional gyro inoperative.Nov 18, 1995 · N51593 · DestroyedNTSB DEN93LA078Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172XP · Allen, TXFuel exhaustion induced power loss. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Jul 14, 1993 · N736TJ · Substantial damageNTSB FTW90GA088Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportCessna 337G · Notrees, TXThe pilot's decision to continue VFR flight into known IMC.Mar 29, 1990 · N1886M · DestroyedNTSB FTW90LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T-337G-P · Laredo, TXDouble engine failure due to fuel exhaustion. The fuel exhaustion was caused by incorrect inflight fuel consumption calculations and one inaccurate fuel quanity gauge. Contributing to the accident was the dark night restriction to visibility.Oct 22, 1989 · N21GC · Substantial damageNTSB FTW89LA162Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Midlothian, TXThe failure of the pilot to compensate for the crosswind condition, which resulted in a loss of directional control and collision with a tree.Sep 5, 1989 · N736YG · Substantial damageNTSB FTW89FA073Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172XP · Hondo, TXThe pilot's decision to depart into known adverse weather and his lack of instrument training and experience.Mar 28, 1989 · N736RT · DestroyedNTSB FTW88LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172XP · Godley, TXDuring a cross country flight, the weather worsened. Visibility decreased and the ceiling lowered, forcing the pilot to descend in order to remain VFR. The pilot elected to perform a precautionary landing in a field. During landing roll the pilot noticed a…Dec 23, 1987 · N736AN · Substantial damageNTSB FTW87FA175Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 337B · Laporte, TXThe aircraft had been sitting outside in the wx since its last annual inspection on 12/1/84. After purchasing the aircraft, the pilot (who is an aircraft and powerplant maintenance technician) examined it and a ferry permit was issued by FAA for the proposed…Jul 23, 1987 · N2315S · Substantial damageNTSB FTW87LA169Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-4-210C · Houston, TXThe instructor plt (CFI) stated that drg the preflt, he & the student drained about 1 pint of water from the left wing tank & a small amount from the lower eng sump drain. No water was found in the rgt tank. The left tank was selected & a 12 to 15 min eng…Jul 10, 1987 · N40684 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW85LA174Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T337G · Big Spring, TXAcft landed gear up. Plt stated he simply forgot to lower the landing gear.Apr 4, 1985 · N189 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW84LA037Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGlobe GC-1A · Houston, TXThe plt was on a local flt from the weiser airpark arpt to the lakeside arpt. There was construction at the destination & the plt was unsure which rwy was in use. He made a go-around from his 1st apch. After UNICOM had clarified where the landing area was at,…Oct 29, 1983 · N90318 · DestroyedNTSB FTW83AA024Accident · 4 fatalFinal reportPiper PA-31P · Carrollton, TXA PA-31, N100FD, was being vectored by dfw approach control (apch ctl) for a landing on rwy 13L at dallas-love fld. The plt's last received & acknowledged instructions were to descend & maintain 2000' & turn left to 190 deg. Simultaneously,a Cessna 337,…Oct 27, 1982 · N100FD · 2 aircraft · DestroyedNTSB FTW82DA326Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 337D · Gladewater, TXThe pilot made a night landing, nose high and dragged the rear propeller. In attempting a go-around, he dragged a wing and decided to abort. During the aborted go-around, he ran off the end of the runway and damaged the aircraft on rough, brushy terrain. The…Aug 13, 1982 · N86435 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW82DA134Accident · No injuriesFinal reportMaule M-5-210C · Kirbyville, TXOn 4/17/82, N62003 departed woodville, TX under visual meteorological conditions on a flight to Kirbyville, TX. The pilot stated that the attitude gyro had always been slow to erect and was still showing 10 degrees right bank when he arrived at Kirbyville. He…Apr 18, 1982 · N62003 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW82FRG01Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna T337B · Port Isabel, TXOct 3, 1981 · N670AL · Substantial damageNTSB FTW81FA134Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna R172E · Bishop, TXAug 25, 1981 · N4208A · DestroyedNTSB FTW81DRG30Accident · No injuriesClosedMaule M4-210 · Sandia, TXApr 20, 1981 · N51452 · DestroyedNTSB FTW81FQG20Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 337G · Lubbock, TXMar 29, 1981 · N189 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW79DPD24Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 337D · Graham, TXJun 16, 1979 · N86395 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW79FA062Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna R172K · Uvalde, TXMar 14, 1979 · N736TN · DestroyedNTSB FTW79FA037Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 172XP · Abilene, TXDec 29, 1978 · N758CA · DestroyedNTSB FTW78FPA26Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna R172K · Gordanville, TXMay 26, 1978 · N736HJ · Substantial damageNTSB FTW78FRG02Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 337 · Floresville, TXOct 7, 1977 · N2157X · Substantial damageNTSB FTW77DQG51Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna R172K · San Angelo, TXSep 1, 1977 · N736MR · Substantial damageNTSB FTW77DRG22Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 337 · Laredo, TXJan 1, 1977 · N19F · Substantial damageNTSB FTW76FQG80Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 337 · Adrian, TXJun 10, 1976 · N1815M · Substantial damageNTSB FTW75FRG08Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172E · San Antonio, TXJul 21, 1974 · N23777 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW74FPD06Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 337D · Fort Worth, TXAug 13, 1973 · N86306 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW72DRA15Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 337 · Sabine Pass, TXSep 15, 1971 · N2245X · Substantial damageNTSB FTW71DQG70Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 337 · Plainview, TXMay 11, 1971 · N1277M · Substantial damageNTSB FTW71FRJ01Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 337A · Pollok, TXJul 5, 1970 · N6263F · Substantial damage