NTSB investigations: Continental IO-520 series
160 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Continental IO-520 series, where the first occurrence was “Loss of control - in flight”. 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
| 1982 | 8 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1984 | 9 |
| 1985 | 6 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1987 | 4 |
| 1988 | 4 |
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1990 | 7 |
| 1991 | 7 |
| 1992 | 8 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1994 | 4 |
| 1995 | 11 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 1997 | 2 |
| 1998 | 2 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2001 | 9 |
| 2002 | 9 |
| 2003 | 8 |
| 2004 | 7 |
| 2005 | 5 |
| 2006 | 8 |
| 2007 | 7 |
Where
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Query with SQL
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\" = 250))
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."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" = 250))
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 CHI08FA055Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 310R · Traverse City, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath during the instrument approach, which led to his loss of control and subsequent impact with trees and terrain.NTSB NYC08FA046Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 310R · Owensboro, KYA loss of control during approach for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX08CA021Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech A36 · Camarillo, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during a go-around, which resulted in a stall.NTSB DFW08FA015Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Glenpool, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane after departure, which resulted in a collision with power lines. A factor was the high winds.NTSB ANC07CA050Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 206 · Seldovia, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the final landing approach, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees. A factor associated with the accident was turbulence.NTSB CHI07CA148Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A188 · Scotland, SDThe pilot not maintaining adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Factors contributing to the accident were the sudden wind shift and the low altitude at which the stall occurred.NTSB CHI07CA125Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 210D · Hamilton, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft. Factors contributing to the accident were the stall encountered during the attempted go around and the wind gusts.NTSB DEN07CA015Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T210G · Delta, COthe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and a proper descent rate during the landing.NTSB ATL07CA007Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 188B · Belhaven, NCThe pilot's failure to compensate for wind conditions and maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain.NTSB NYC06FA230Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech S35 · Lake City, FLA loss of control during an unintentional takeoff for an undetermined reason.NTSB CHI06CA201Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech A36 · Mason, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall/mush on takeoff. Factors associated with the accident were the building and vehicles that were contacted.NTSB MIA06LA122Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 320E · Wimauma, FLPilot's inadequate preflight planning and exceeding the weight and balance limitations of the airplane.NTSB ANC06LA074Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185F · Bettles, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with terrain. Factors contributing to the accident were the inadvertent stall, and an unfavorable wind.NTSB LAX06CA135Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T210H · Wells, NVthe pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind conditions and failure to maintain directional control.NTSB NYC06FA048Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech D55 · Dawson, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed to preclude a stall, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and loss of control while circling to land. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and weather…NTSB CHI06CA008Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 310R · Ottumwa, IAThe pilot misjudged his altitude and airspeed while landing which resulted in the airplane stalling 20 feet above the runway. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's execution of the approach when reported weather conditions were below the…NTSB DFW05LA229Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Blytheville, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft for undetermined reasons.NTSB ANC05LA133Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Yakutat, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff initial climb from a remote airstrip, which resulted in the airplane descending to the ground and colliding with soft terrain beyond the end…NTSB DFW05LA171Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Piggott, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall.NTSB DFW05LA139Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Arcola, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control and airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall while attempting a go-around. A contributing factor was the quartering tailwind.NTSB ANC05CA004Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 185F · King Salmon, AKThe pilot's failure to use a checklist, and to remove the flight control locks prior to flight, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and in-flight collision with terrain/water.NTSB SEA04FA165Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Tulsa, OKThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection by his failure to secure the oil cap, which resulted in oil leakage on the windscreen, obstructing his vision, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed.NTSB LAX04FA271Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Bishop, CAthe pilot's continued VFR flight into marginal weather conditions with lowering ceilings in a box canyon in mountainous terrain, and his subsequent inability to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering to reverse direction, which led to an accelerated…NTSB ANC04LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185E · King Salmon, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during takeoff and initial climb, which resulted in a loss of control, and an in-flight collision with water. A factor contributing to the accident was gusty wind conditions.NTSB ANC04LA050Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206F · Nanwalek, AKA loss of directional control for an undetermined reason during takeoff-initial climb, which resulted in the left wing colliding with the ground.NTSB LAX04LA178Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35 · Elko, NVthe pilot's improper mixture leaning technique and failure to attain an adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in a stall/mush.NTSB LAX04CA104Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech F33A · Shoshone, CAthe CFI's failure to verify the wind direction prior to takeoff, which resulted in his failure to attain an adequate airspeed and led to an inadvertent stall-mush. The short runway and variable winds were factors.NTSB ATL04LA015Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210L · Hickory, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall.NTSB ANC03FA094Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech V35-B · Skagway, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and subsequent inadvertent stall, which resulted in a collision with trees during takeoff-initial climb. Factors contributing to the accident were terrain features consisting of a ravine and rising terrain on…NTSB ANC03FA075Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · English Bay, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during an aborted landing, resulting in an inadvertent stall and subsequent collision with water. Factors were the high velocity crosswind conditions, the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind…NTSB DEN03LA118Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210K · Durango, COthe pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision and his failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors contributing to the accident were the high altitude on base turn and final approach, the low airspeed, the pilot's improper use of flaps, the inadvertent…NTSB ANC03FA051Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall, an uncontrolled descent and in-flight collision with terrain. A factor associated with the accident was rising terrain.NTSB NYC03FA079Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportRaytheon V35A · Delaware City, DEThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. A factor in the accident was instrument meteorological conditions.NTSB ATL03FA052Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech BE-36A · Mount Airy, NCThe pilots failure to maintain control of the aircraft due to spatial disorientation. A factor was low clouds.NTSB DEN03FA040Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · Rock Springs, WYthe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, resulting in a stall. Factors contributing to the accident were the icing conditions, low altitude, and the high gusting winds.NTSB FTW03FA064Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech BE-58 · Egypt, ARThe pilot's inadvertent flight into severe icing conditions. A contributing factor was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning.NTSB LAX03LA026Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Chino, CAthe pilot's failure to understand his IFR clearance, which resulted in a diversion of his attention during the initial climb, and his failure to maintain control of the aircraft.NTSB ANC02FA107Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Kodiak, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his operation of the airplane in an over gross condition. A contributing factor was noncompliance with written company weight and balance procedures.NTSB MIA02LA146Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Fort Lauderdale, FLthe pilot's abrupt pull up and his failure to maintain airspeed during a go-around, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and impact with the terrain during the resultant uncontrolled descent.NTSB NYC02LA144Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210L · Zelienople, PAThe pilot failure to follow the published aborted landing procedures, with the retraction of the flaps to 10 degrees prior to reaching a safe altitude and airspeed, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent.NTSB ANC02LA074Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206F · Koliganek, AKThe pilot's premature lift-off which precipitated an in-flight loss of control, and subsequent collision with terrain.NTSB LAX02LA175Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Willits, CAthe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control. Factors in the accident were the pilot's failure to raise the flaps and the wind shear conditions.NTSB NYC02FA055Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · Chester, CTThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the turn to final, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. Factors included low ceilings and night lighting conditions.NTSB CHI02LA051Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech S35 · Angola, INThe pilot 's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and encountered a stall on approach to land. The low altitude on final approach was a factor.NTSB ATL02FA025Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna C-210N · Lilburn, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control.NTSB IAD02FA002Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 210M · Pittsfield, PAThe pilot's loss of control in flight due to spatial disorientation, and his subsequent overstress of the airplane during a recovery attempt. A factor in the accident was the pilot's use of inappropriate medications.NTSB LAX01LA303Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P206B · Willits, CAthe failure of the pilot to reset the elevator trim tab during the go-around, which resulted in his failure to maintain airspeed and an inadvertent stall.NTSB FTW01LA187Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech F33C · Sugarland, TXthe pilot's inadvertent stall of the airplane during the base/final approach for landing which resulted in a collision with terrain. A contributing factor was the pilot's diverted attention to an open cockpit door.NTSB CHI01LA258Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Crane Lake, MNThe inadvertant control interference by the passenger's knee leading to the pilot's directional control of the floatplane not being possible.NTSB LAX01LA139Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech F-33A · Mobile, AZThe certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the dual student who failed to recognize the extent of the crosswind and lost directional control. A factor in the accident was the variable wind condition.