Fatal NTSB investigations: Continental IO-520 series, FL
37 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Continental IO-520 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.
Cases per year
| 1966 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1976 | 1 |
| 1977 | 1 |
| 1979 | 2 |
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1989 | 2 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1999 | 3 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 2 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2007 | 3 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 |
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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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'FL' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
AND c.\"highestInjuryLevel\" = 'Fatal'
AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('17032'))
ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'FL' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
AND c."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal'
AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('17032'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB ERA25FA173Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportCessna 310R · Boca Raton, FLOn April 11, 2025, at 1023 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 310R, N8930N, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Boca Raton, Florida. The two pilots and the passenger were fatally injured, and one person on the ground sustained minor injuries.…NTSB ERA24FA104Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech V35 · Clearwater, FLAn in-flight engine compartment fire due to a partially loose flexible fuel hose b-nut at the fuel metering unit. Contributing to the severity of the accident was the pilot’s inability to visually identify the destination airport at night, which prolonged the…NTSB ERA21LA201Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech A36 · Lakeland, FLThe total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB ERA20LA179Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech F33 · Land O Lakes, FLThe partial loss of engine power due to a contaminated fuel system and the pilot’s improper decision to attempt a takeoff with a known deficiency in engine power.NTSB ERA19FA059Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Apalachicola, FLThe pilot's controlled flight into terrain as a result of his spatial disorientation during departure in dark nighttime conditions.NTSB ERA15FA361Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna U206 · Spring Hill, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain a stabilized instrument approach, which resulted in a loss of control.NTSB ERA15FA325Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 310R · Titusville, FLThe pilot's continued flight into known convective weather conditions, which resulted in the airplane's encounter with thunderstorms and the pilot's subsequent loss of airplane control during a missed approach. Contributing to the accident was the failure of…NTSB ERA14FA403Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech S35 · Laurel Hill, FLA total loss of engine power due to detonation/preignition damage of the No. 6 cylinder. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to continue flight after receiving an indication of an impending engine failure.NTSB ERA14FA068Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 310R · Jacksonville, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during a missed approach in night instrument meteorological conditions due to spatial disorientation and a lack of instrument proficiency.NTSB MIA08FA144Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A-36 · Tampa, FLThe pilot's improper decision to take off with a tailwind and his failure to maintain runway alignment during initial takeoff climb.NTSB ATL07LA119Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P206 · Center Hill, FLThe pilot committed suicide. Contributing to the event was the pilot's impairment due to alcohol.NTSB MIA07LA081Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206G · Welaka, FLThe pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his failure to maintain clearance from utility poles. Contributing to the accident were the fog and haze.NTSB MIA07FA056Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95-C55 · Port Orange, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during initial climb resulting in inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper positioning of the left fuel selector which resulted in fuel starvation to the left engine.NTSB NYC06FA230Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech S35 · Lake City, FLA loss of control during an unintentional takeoff for an undetermined reason.NTSB MIA06LA122Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 320E · Wimauma, FLPilot's inadequate preflight planning and exceeding the weight and balance limitations of the airplane.NTSB ATL05FA145Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 310R · Apopka, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate visual lookout and object clearance, which resulted in the in-flight collision with trees.NTSB MIA05FA130Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech V35 · De Funiak Sprgs, FLThe loss of engine power during cruise flight for an undetermined reason, which resulted in an emergency descent and an in-flight collision with tress and terrain.NTSB MIA04FA119Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna U206B · Key West, FLA loss of engine power for an undetermined reason during cruise flight, which resulted in the pilot ditching the airplane in ocean waters.NTSB MIA03FA135Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 414 · N. Fort Myers, FLThe failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed (Vs) following a total loss of engine power from the right engine due to fuel starvation, resulting in an inadvertent stall, uncontrolled descent, and in-flight collision with trees and terrain. Factors in the…NTSB MIA03FA068Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 36 · Captiva Island, FLThe pilot's VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his ensuing failure to maintain altitude/clearance resulting in an in-flight collision with the ocean. A factor was the fog.NTSB ATL03LA012Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBeech F33A · Fernandina Bch, FLWater contamination in the fuel system which resulted in the loss of engine power and the subsequent collision with trees.NTSB MIA99FA230Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 210L · Tampa, FLThe failure of the pilot to follow procedures and directives established by the operator for his failure to fuel the airplane after landing following the first leg. Contributing to the accident was the total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.…NTSB MIA99FA142Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 210L · Vero Beach, FLA loss of engine power due to a disconnected throttle/power lever, cable. Also causal was the failure of the mechanic to install a cotter pin in the throttle control cable attach hardware at the throttle control arm, and failure of the company quality control…NTSB MIA99FA075Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 210J · Naples, FLIn-flight collision with water while on base turn to final at night for undetermined reasons.NTSB MIA96FA100Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna U206G · Key West, FLThe pilot's improper decision to continue the flight rather than making an immediate water landing due to the low altitude of the airplane and obstructions ahead, which led to his intentional maneuver to avoid the obstructions and subsequent inadvertent stall…NTSB MIA92LA027Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE-35 · St. Petersburg, FLThe passenger's loss of balance resulting from a previous impairment.NTSB MIA89FA214Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 210L · Marco, FLContinued VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), his misjudgment of altitude and his physical impairment from use of drugs. Contributing factors were: the pilot's probable spatial disorientation, and the night/weather…NTSB MIA89FA100Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech S35 · Daytona Beach, FLThe pilot's improper IFR procedure and his failure to maintain proper altitude. Contributing factors were: his improper use of the navigation receiver, his delay in making a missed apch, his lack of experience in the type of aircraft, his lack of recent…NTSB MIA88FA234Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Daytona Beach, FLThe acft departed spruce creek arpt and aprx 2 minutes later lost power and crashed into trees just west of the volusia county landfill aprx 4 miles northeast of the Daytona Beach regional arpt. Postcrash examination of the engine revealed the drain line on…NTSB MIA87FA205Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Palatka, FLWitnesses stated that they heard the acft's eng sounding rough just before it crashed into the trees. Another witness stated that he noticed that there were flames & smoke coming from the left side of the plane. A tail pipe assembly was found on the ramp at…NTSB MIA86FA055Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 210L · Lake City, FLPrior to departure on a VFR flight from Florida to Michigan the non-instrument rated plt did not obtain a weather briefing. 53 minutes after departure the pilot contacted jacksonville ARTCC and reported he had flown VFR into the clouds and was having trouble…NTSB MIA83FA054Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 310R · Ft. Lauderdale, FLThe aircraft crashed while the pilot was apparently attempting to return to land after takeoff. No radio calls were made, but landing gear had been lowered. High speed and excessive rate of descent are not consistant with a normal or even emergency attempt to…NTSB MIA80FA001Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 210 · Osteen, FLNTSB MIA80FA051Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech S35 · Horseshoe Bch, FLNTSB MIA77FLA44Accident · 1 fatalClosedBellanca 17-30A · Jacksonville, FLNTSB MIA76AM089Accident · 6 fatalClosedCessna 210L · W.Palm Beach, FLNTSB MIA67A0012Accident · 3 fatalClosedCessna P206A · Opa Locka, FL