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NTSB investigations: Continental IO-520 series, GA

126 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.

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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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'GA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' 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

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\" = 'GA' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
    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" = 'GA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  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

Run 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 ATL94FA007Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech S-35 · Carrollton, GAWas the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a missed approach which resulted in a stall. A factor was the pilot's failure to follow IFR procedures.Oct 22, 1993 · N8688Q · Destroyed NTSB ATL92LA171Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188 · Sylvania, GAAn inadequate preflight inspection by the pilot which resulted in fuel contamination and a loss of engine power.Sep 1, 1992 · N9450G · Substantial damage NTSB ATL92LA088Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30 · Alto, GAThe pilot's mismangement of the fuel in that he delayed selection of a fuel tank with usable fuel, and the excessive final landing speed. Factors were the pilot's failure to extend the flaps and the rough/uneven terrain because of the railroad spur.Apr 24, 1992 · N14690 · Substantial damage NTSB ATL91LA071Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech F33A · Chamblee, GAThe hole in the airport taxiway, which was created by the erosion of soil beneath the taxiway, and the failure of the airport to inspect and maintain ditches which run beneath the runways and taxiways.Mar 26, 1991 · N7224L · Substantial damage 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.Oct 1, 1989 · N4277A · Destroyed NTSB ATL89LA133Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Macon, GAThe pilot delayed remedial action when the imminent loss of electrical power was observed. Additionally, the pilot's failure to execute the appropriate emergency procedure and manually lower the landing gear, resulted in its collapse upon landing.…Apr 22, 1989 · N6613A · Substantial damage NTSB ATL89LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Athens, GADuring descent toward his intended destination, the pilot noted a floating ammeter needle and shortly thereafter he noted his oil pressure was zero. The engine seized and he selected a straight stretch of paved road for his forced landing. In the final stages…Dec 12, 1988 · N14695 · Substantial damage NTSB ATL88DKG10Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 188 · Douglas, GAJul 15, 1988 · N91217 · Substantial damage NTSB ATL88DKG09Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportCessna 188 · Garfield, GAFollowing minor engine maintenance, the plt/mechanic made the test flight. The engine cowling was not installed prior to the flt. Witnesses reported that the acft wheels touched the water of a nearby pond followed by a sharp pull-up into the plt's customary…Jul 10, 1988 · N3525Q · Destroyed NTSB ATL88FA032Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech 95C-55 · Atlanta, GAAcft was being positioned to begin cargo revenue flt. As acft turned final and ldg gear handle was put in down position PIC noted dimming of all lights & communications were lost. PIC unaware gear were still retracted until prop tips contacted rwy. During…Nov 9, 1987 · N616G · Substantial damage NTSB ATL87FA161Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 208B · Atlanta, GAThe two acft collided on a ramp while each was taxiing to rwy 8L for t/o. both acft were authorized by ATC to taxi to the rwy; the Cessna was instructed by ATC to follow the Beech. The two acft were hdg in the same general direction on converging paths when…Jun 5, 1987 · N917FE · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB ATL87FA101Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Dalton, GAOn t/o at 1st power change PIC noted loss of performance. He turned left to downwind leg for landing. PIC and ground witnesses said eng quit and acft crashed into trees and ground. Post crash fire destroyed acft. PIC rpted taking fuel sample before t/o with…Mar 30, 1987 · N6170U · Destroyed NTSB ATL86LA244Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Screven, GAThe plt was making a landing on an unpaved road near the aerial application site. He reported that the spray boom contacted peanut vines causing the acft to ground loop. The plt stated that he 'might have had a small bank to the right' at the time. The wind…Sep 6, 1986 · N9351R · Substantial damage 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…Aug 21, 1986 · N6655V · Destroyed NTSB ATL86FA057Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 210M · Tucker, GADuring a night VFR flt the acft experienced a total loss of power and made a forced landing in a small parking lot in a business area. When rescue personnel asked the plt what had happened he stated that the acft ran out of fuel. Inspection of the wreckage…Jan 18, 1986 · N761AH · Destroyed NTSB ATL85FA285Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Lafayette, GAThe acft crashed in a trailer parking lot after a steep left turn & uncontrolled descent. The acft impacted the ground in a nose low attitude. The rt wing had struck a parked trailer prior to the nose striking the ground. The acc occurred about 1/4 mile from…Sep 27, 1985 · N136BS · Destroyed NTSB ATL85LA281Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Baxley, GAPlt attempted ldg in cultivated field after sowing load of rye grass seed. Grnd was soft and wheel dug in and acft nosed over. Plt was not injured.Sep 21, 1985 · N84284 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA85LKG04Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna A188B · Bainbridge, GAThe acft stalled during aerial application operations and collided with the ground. The plt said the wind was gusting to 30 KTS and during a steep downwind turn the loaded acft stalled at 100 ft AGL. The plt recommended less steep turns and not operating in…Aug 17, 1985 · N731RD · Substantial damage NTSB ATL84AA053Accident · 6 fatalFinal reportBeech A36 · Armuchee, GAThe acft collided with trees and higher terrain which was adjacent to the VOR approach path. The weather was described by witnesses as stormy with heavy rains and high winds. Some of the occupants of the accident acft were airsick according to the plts radio…Nov 28, 1983 · N3801N · Destroyed NTSB ATL83LA362Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Chamblee, GAThe acft ran off the departure end of the rwy after an aborted takeoff due to a cabin door opening. The CFI said that more than half the rwy remained when the throttles were retarded and the right door popped open at 91 mph. One attempt was made to close the…Sep 9, 1983 · N333TQ · Substantial damage NTSB ATL83FKG11Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportCessna A188A · Jesup, GAThe plt was spraying a field that was bordered by tree lines on the north & south edges. While pulling up from a swath run at the south side of the field, the acft hit the top of a pecan tree. Reportedly, after impacting the tree, the acft pitched up, entered…Aug 29, 1983 · N5633J · Substantial damage NTSB ATL83LA106Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TU206G · Marietta, GAThe plt reported that he took off to practice engine out procedures & touch-and-go landings. Two successful touch- and-go landings were executed, the 1st with 20 deg of flaps & the 2nd with 10 deg of flaps. A 3rd engine-out landing was initiated, but with no…Feb 15, 1983 · N756MZ · Substantial damage NTSB ATL83LA075Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Valdosta, GAPlt stated he departed adel with 12 gals of fuel. Purpose of flt was to refuel at Valdosta (25 mi). Eng quit due to fuel exhaustion 1/2 mi short of Valdosta arpt.Dec 27, 1982 · N1685X · Substantial damage NTSB ATL82DA265Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 188B · Gibson, GAThe pilot began a swath run by approaching the field over tall trees. Just beyond the trees was a 7 ft rise in the terrain. The pilot stated that he did not flare soon enough. Reportedly, the plane struck the crop, the gear sheared off and the plane slid to a…Sep 7, 1982 · N4877R · Substantial damage NTSB ATL82DA186Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna A188 · Statesboro, GAThe pilot stated that he landed the aircraft on the numbers but was close to the left side of the runway. He delayed applying right rudder and the aircraft ground looped. The right landing gear collapsed and the right wing was substantially damaged.Jul 6, 1982 · N3530Q · Substantial damage NTSB ATL82FKG11Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportCessna 210 · Lexington, GAIn the early morning hours on 4/23/82, the aircraft departed covington, GA and proceeded on an undetermined route. At about 2300 PST that night, residents near the accident site heard the sounds of a crash. The wreckage was found the next morning about 1000…Apr 24, 1982 · N4614Q · Destroyed NTSB ATL82FKG10Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportBeech A36 · Darien, GAThe pilot filed a VFR flight plan, but did not activate it after takeoff. While en route, he encountered deteriorating weather and obtained an IFR clearance. As he continued, he entered an area of thunderstorms, turbulence, and heavy rain. As the pilot was…Apr 3, 1982 · N4382W · Destroyed NTSB ATL82FA022Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 206 · Pine Mountain, GANov 27, 1981 · N4617F · Destroyed NTSB ATL81DLA10Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 188B · Coolidge, GAJul 17, 1981 · N6298G · Substantial damage NTSB ATL81DKG23Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna A188B · Albany, GAJun 11, 1981 · N9822G · Substantial damage NTSB ATL81FKG01Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna A188B · Buena Vista, GAOct 7, 1980 · N6369G · Substantial damage NTSB ATL81FA001Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 210 · Cartersville, GAOct 1, 1980 · N6956N · Destroyed NTSB ATL80DKG19Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 188 · Albany, GAAug 13, 1980 · N9822G · Substantial damage NTSB ATL80FLA05Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna A188B · Moultrie, GAAug 2, 1980 · N9364R · Substantial damage NTSB MIA80DLA20Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech V35 · St.Simon Is, GAApr 5, 1980 · N461A · Substantial damage NTSB MIA79FKG61Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 188T · Albany, GAAug 8, 1979 · N9822G · Substantial damage NTSB MIA79DKG19Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech B58 · Augusta, GAFeb 20, 1979 · N31BW · Substantial damage NTSB MIA79DKG18Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech F33C · Claxton, GAFeb 19, 1979 · N8176R · Substantial damage NTSB MIA79DLA10Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna A188A · Hortence, GANov 19, 1978 · N1566M · Substantial damage NTSB MIA79FLA08Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 210M · St.Marys, GANov 8, 1978 · N761AX · Substantial damage NTSB MIA79DLA03Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna A188B · Waycross, GAOct 11, 1978 · N4771Q · Destroyed NTSB MIA78FKG82Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 188B · Brooklett, GASep 20, 1978 · N4962Q · Substantial damage NTSB MIA78DLA48Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 188B · Colquitt, GAAug 18, 1978 · N9094R · Substantial damage NTSB MIA78FKG53Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 188B · Cordele, GAAug 16, 1978 · N9449R · Destroyed NTSB MIA78FKG57Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 188B · Sylvester, GAJul 6, 1978 · N6298G · Substantial damage NTSB MIA78DLA40Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna A188B · Whigham, GAJun 22, 1978 · N9435R · Destroyed NTSB MIA78DLA33Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna A188B · Moultrie, GAMay 8, 1978 · N6298G · Substantial damage NTSB MIA78FKG33Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech 95-C55 · Atlanta, GAApr 3, 1978 · N9436S · Substantial damage NTSB MIA78FKG25Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 207 · Augusta, GAMar 8, 1978 · N1517U · Substantial damage NTSB MIA78FA003Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 207 · Atlanta, GAOct 13, 1977 · N91048 · Substantial damage