NTSB investigations: Continental IO-520 series
123 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Continental IO-520 series, where the first occurrence was “In flight encounter with weather”. 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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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.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('17032')
AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o.\"occurrenceNumber\" = 1 AND o.\"occurrenceCode\" = 240))
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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."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('17032')
AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 240))
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 CHI98FA107Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A-36 · New Lebanon, INThe pilot's flight into known icing conditions. Contributing factors were the degraded aircraft performance, the pilot's inability to maintain the proper descent rate, trees, and the dark night condition.NTSB CHI98LA059Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30 · Independence, KSthe pilot's intentional flight into adverse weather. Contributing factors were low ceilings, fog, and the guy wire.NTSB ANC97LA134Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 207A · Bethel, AKThe pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather conditions. Factors in the accident were a downdraft, crosswind conditions, and rough/uneven terrain.NTSB ANC97FA121Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna U206G · Halibut Cove, AKThe pilot's improper evaluation of the weather conditions which led the pilot to maneuver within the confines of the lake to avoid surrounding terrain and a subsequent inadvertent stall. Factors were the terrain-induced turbulence and gusts.NTSB ANC97LA047Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 207 · Teller, AKthe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and failure to maintain directional control during the landing. Factors related to the accident were: a crosswind, a downdraft, the pilot's delayed go-around, improper raising of the flaps, and…NTSB ANC97LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 207 · Chevak, AKthe pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, his misjudgment of distance and altitude during the approach to land, and his failure to attain a proper touchdown point during the landing. A factor relating to the accident was: the…NTSB LAX97FA089Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech F33A · Mt San Jacinto, CAcontinued VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain proper altitude or clearance from mountainous terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: the high/mountainous terrain, and the adverse weather…NTSB MIA96LA208Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean)an inflight collision with the terrain (water) for undetermined reason(s). Factors relating to the accident were: failure of the pilot to obtain a preflight weather briefing, his failure to obtain in-flight weather avoidance assistance, and his resultant…NTSB FTW96LA171Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206G · Venice, LAthe pilot's inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions. A factor was the fog.NTSB NYC96LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206G · Bangor, MEthe pilot's improper inflight planning/decision, and his failure to properly plan his approach for landing, so that the airplane would not stall or touchdown hard. Factors relating to the accident were: the adverse weather (icing) condition, the accumulation…NTSB SEA96FA021Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 210D · Yellow Pine, IDimproper planning/decision by the pilot, his resultant VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain altitude and clearance from mountainous terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: the adverse weather…NTSB MIA95FA142Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Corinth, MSThe pilots decision to continue his VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions after being advised that VFR flight should not be attempted, resulting in spatial disorientation and loss of control. Factors in the accident were: the pilot's…NTSB LAX95FA072Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Tehachapi, CAThe noninstrument-rated pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering to reverse direction. Factors relating to the accident were: the mountainous terrain, and adverse weather conditions.NTSB ANC95LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 207 · Saint Mary'S, AKThe pilot's decision to continue visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors associated with the accident are the pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance from terrain, and the whiteout weather conditions.NTSB ANC94LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 207 · Kwigillingok, AKThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain the proper airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall and his failure to initiate a go-around when the runway environment was not clearly defined. A factor in the accident was the fog.NTSB MIA94LA063Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35 · Leesburg, FLThe pilot-in-command's poor evaluation of the weather and failure to remain in visual meteorological conditions, resulting in an in-flight collision with water.NTSB CHI93FA200Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A-36 · Tony, WIthe pilot's decision to continue flight into known adverse weather and exceeded the design strees limits of the airplane. Factors associated with the accident were inadequate preflight planning/preparation, clouds, turbulence, icing conditions, and the lack…NTSB LAX93FA246Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech S35 · Lovelock, NVThe pilot's continuation of VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions and mountainous terrain.NTSB CHI93LA077Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310R · Minocqua, WIThe pilot's failure to properly align the aircraft with the landing area.NTSB CHI93LA047Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Frankfort, ILFailure of the pilot in command to maintain an airspeed above stall during a landing flare.NTSB ATL92FA090Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Burnsville, NCThe pilot's failure to adequately evaluate the weather information and his continued visual flight into instrument conditions, which resulted in a collision with high terrain. A factor was the dark night.NTSB ANC92FA022Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 207 · Mcgrath, AKThe pilot in command's improper inflight planning/decision and his attempt to fly VFR through IMC conditions. Factors contributing to the accident were the snow, whiteout conditions, and darkness.NTSB DEN90FA089Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 210E · Elbert, COThe pilot's initiation of flight into known adverse weather, the rapid ice accumulation on the airframe, and an inadvertent stall-mush, resulting in an uncontrolled descent into terrain.NTSB CHI90LA054Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · North Canton, OHContinued flight by the pilot into known adverse weather conditions, and his delay in diverting to an alternate airport, which resulted in accumulation of airframe icing. Factors related to the accident were: the adverse weather and runway/terrain conditions.NTSB ATL90LA002Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · Colquitt, GAThe pilot's failure to obtain current enroute weather information for his destination resulting in his flying VMC into IMC conditions which resulted in his collision with powerlines while making a precautionary landing on a road.NTSB ANC89LA178Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Shotgun Hills, AKThe pilot's failure to adequately evaluate the existing weather conditions and to maintain control of the aircraft. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's overconfidence in both personal ability and the ability of the aircraft along with the downdraft…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 FTW89FA151Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Junction, TXContinued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) by the pilot, which resulted in his failure to maintain control of the aircraft due to spatial disorientation. The weather conditions and his self-induced pressure were factors.NTSB SEA89LA054Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Bellingham, WAThe pilot's failure to compensate for the loss of lift due to ice accumulation on the wings, his failure to control the rate of descent, and poor inflight decision making. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's fatigue.NTSB MKC89FA061Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Hamburg, ARThe pilot continued VFR flight into IMC conditions and failed to maintain sufficient altitude above the wooded terrain. Weather conditions, low light conditions at or near dusk, lack of visual cues (visual perception) by the pilot, and trees were contributing…NTSB FTW89LA057Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206 · San Angelo, TXFailure of the pilot to maintain adequate altitude during continued flight into known adverse weather. The weather conditions and dark night were contributing factors.NTSB DEN89FA036Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210F · Cortez, COThe plt obtained a wx briefing from las vegas fss and was told that flt under VFR was not recommended for the proposed flt to durango (dro). The plt filed a VFR flt plan and departed las vegas. Over page, AZ, he filed a PIREP and was again told VFR flt not…NTSB SEA88FA154Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 210E · N Bonneville, WAWhile on a flt from oroville to orchards, WA, the acft was about 25 to 30 mi east of the destn when it collided with trees & crashed. Impact occurred aprx 100 ft below the top of a ridgeline at an elev of about 1755 ft. a witness, who heard the crash, rprtd…NTSB BFO88FA026Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 210N · Quantico, VAThe acft was abt 25 mi south & inbound to dca when the plt rprtd an enctr with snowshwrs which were part of a cold front. He asked & was clrd to dscnd to 2500 ft so he could maint VMC. Radar data showed, the acft dscndd past 2500 ft to 1300 ft. abt 16 mi…NTSB ATL88FA104Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Bow, KYThe pilot had received two weather briefings. In both, he was advised of forecast and known icing conditions. The pilot reported ice build-up to ATC. Afterward he requested no further assistance from ATC to locate a suitable landing area. Wreckage examination…NTSB LAX88FA101Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna U206F · Lk Havasu City, AZPilot's decision to continue flight in forecast marginal VFR conditions in mountainous terrain. Contributing to this accident was the failure of the pilot to obtain an aviation weather briefing and his lack of recurrent training.NTSB SEA88LA026Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Funter Bay, AKShortly after takeoff, with a right quartering tailwind of 20 knots gusting to 25 knots, a downdraft was encountered. The pilot flew the aircraft away from rising terrain but the aircraft settled into small trees at full power in the takeoff configuration.NTSB ATL87FA257Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech V-35B · Hilton Head, SCPIC said he had wx brief. Noted tstms ovr atlantic & fog at arpt. Stated he would hold ovr ocean until arpt clr. Acft track on radar was into area of tstms ovr ocean followed by mode c altitude deviations and loss of radar contact. Acft recovered from ocean.…NTSB LAX87FA200Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Flagstaff, AZThe plt & his wife desired to return to their Flagstaff, AZ, home following a weekend at stockton, CA., & they departed sck in VFR weather conditions. The weather at the destination arpt had been below VFR minimums all morning & it was forecast to remain poor…NTSB NYC87FA015Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Greenville, METh plt stated that the acft encountered crosswinds of 20 KTS gusting to 30 KTS as the acft was coming off the step during liftoff in the open lake. The acft's right wing was forced down, the right float struck the water which resulted in the right wing…NTSB ATL86FA223Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30 · West Green, GAThe plt took off at 1259 EDT, & at 1318, he reported level at 10,000'. There was no further comm with the acft. At about 1342, radar contact was lost. Subsequently, the acft wreckage was fnd scattered over a 425 yd area, along a sw azmith, aprx 1/2 mi from…NTSB SEA86LA201Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210F · Lages, NVThe plt was unable to divert around numerous thunderstorms along in his flight path. Subsequently, he made a precautionary landing on a soft, dry lake bed were the aircraft nosed over.NTSB SEA86LA156Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188 · Durkee, ORWhile crossing a mountain ridge at low altitude, the aircraft encountered downdrafts. The pilot was forced to land as he was unable to arrest the descent rate. The landing was accomplished onto very rough terrain.NTSB SEA86LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206G · Icy Point, AKA precautionary landing was made due to deteriorating weather. Landing was accomplished onto a frozen slough. During touch down during high gusty crosswinds the aircraft veered right with the right gear breaking through the ice. The aircraft bounced up onto…NTSB MKC86FA053Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 210H · Fremont, NEThe plt of N5961F received a wx brf about 40 min before the acdt for a VFR flt from Fremont to cheyenne. The 3 reporting stations nearest to Fremont were IFR and local authorities who helped search for the acdt site reported low clouds and haze. There were no…NTSB DEN86LA050Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V-35B · Wibaux, MTThe plt stated that light snow was falling at the arpt at the time of departure. The pax stated after the accident that the plt encountered clouds at their cruise alt of about 6000 ft. he continued to state that the acft made a shallow descent at first…NTSB SEA85LA229Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · San Juan Island, WAThe pilot was attempting to depart his private airstrip to the north with trees bordering the north end of the airstrip. The wind was from 360 at 20 knots gusting to 30 knots. The pilot was unable to arrest his rate of sink and made a right turn to avoid…NTSB ATL85LA228Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Clanton, ALThe acft collided with a fence & a ditch during a precautionary off-arpt landing in a pasture. The plt reported that following the completion of aerial application operations, thunderstorms were blocking his return to the arpt. He had elected to land to await…NTSB NYC85FHD02Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna 210F · Princeton, NJThe acft collided with trees & crashed after overflying mercer cty arpt on a special VFR clearance. The acft had descended to 900 ft to overfly mercer and was attempting to proceed VFR to Princeton arpt to land when it contacted trees and crashed. The wx was…NTSB DEN85FA015Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 414-8 · Cheyenne, WYThe acft departed the airport in IFR conditions (snowing) & was observed staggering into the air. Shortly after takeoff the acft struck power lines & crashed into homes in a residential area. Investigation revealed that the acft had accumulated ice & in…