Fatal NTSB investigations: Continental IO-520 series, LA

16 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

19672026
Fatal NTSB investigations: Continental IO-520 series, LA per year, 1967–2026: 16 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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'LA' 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"

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NTSB CEN25FA144Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportCessna 210L · Raceland, LAOn April 2, 2025, at 2030 central daylight time, a Cessna 210L airplane, N1574P, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Raceland, Louisiana. The pilot and flight instructor were fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…Apr 3, 2025 · N1574P · DestroyedNTSB CEN21FA025Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech V35 · Slidell, LAThe pilot’s loss of control shortly after departure for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.Oct 21, 2020 · N35DC · DestroyedNTSB CEN19FA271Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna U206 · Hopedale, LAThe controlled flight into terrain (CFIT), resulting from the pilot’s failure to maintain proper altitude and continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions.Aug 18, 2019 · N5364Q · DestroyedNTSB DFW07LA120Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206G · Leeville, LAThe failure of the operator of the powerboat to maintain separation from the departing floatplane.May 24, 2007 · N45WT · Substantial damageNTSB FTW03FA044Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 210L · Kentwood, LAThe failure of the #1 and #2 connecting rods during climb to cruise due to overheating, resulting from oil starvation. A contributing factor was the low cloud conditions limiting the pilot's visibility during the ensuing emergency landing.Nov 20, 2002 · N93770 · DestroyedNTSB FTW01FA020Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 185F · Jena, LAThe pilot's decision to land on a highway with vehicle traffic and obstacles and his failure to maintain proper clearance from the obstacles.Nov 15, 2000 · N6232E · DestroyedNTSB FTW00LA166Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Pioneer, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with trees while maneuvering during an aerial application flight. A factor was the pilot's lack in experience with aerial application flight operations.Jun 1, 2000 · N70114 · DestroyedNTSB FTW98FA338Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 210M · Leesville, LAThe pilot's failure to establish a climb during a night go-around. Factors were the lack of visual cues available to the pilot and the dark night illumination.Jul 31, 1998 · N732PB · DestroyedNTSB FTW96LA171Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206G · Venice, LAthe pilot's inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions. A factor was the fog.Apr 14, 1996 · N734QW · DestroyedNTSB FTW86FA115Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna P206C · Grand Chenier, LAThe aircraft impacted the marshy terrain while in a very shallow descent and wings level attitude and at a relatively high speed (I.e.,cruise). It then cartwheeled and slid to a stop. There was evidence of substantial engine power being developed at impact.…Jun 16, 1986 · N8621Z · DestroyedNTSB FTW84LA042Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Freemason Is., LAThe acft was on the return leg of a fishing trip at night. According to the plt, the float plane lifted off after a fairly long run on smooth water. He stated that at 200 ft AGL & 90 KTS, he initiated a 10 to 15 deg right turn & rolled out on a heading of 350…Nov 5, 1983 · N61394 · DestroyedNTSB FTW79FA097Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna A185F · Lafayette, LAJul 20, 1979 · N4616E · DestroyedNTSB FTW79FA076Accident · 3 fatalClosedCessna 320E · Covington, LAApr 22, 1979 · N3482Q · DestroyedNTSB FTW79FA052Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 210G · Jennings, LAFeb 23, 1979 · N687ST · DestroyedNTSB FTW78FA080Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech V35 · Alexandria, LASep 10, 1978 · N5642S · DestroyedNTSB FTW67A0115Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 206 · Alexandria, LAMay 30, 1967 · N3462L · Substantial damage