NTSB investigations: Continental IO-520 series
4,751 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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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'))
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'))
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 FTW98LA389Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 401 · Lancaster, TXThe pilot's inadvertent retraction of the landing gear while intending to retract the flaps. A factor was the pilots lack of total experience in the type of aircraft.NTSB CHI98LA348Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Bottineau, NDThe partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's excessive use of brake pressure which resulted in the aircraft nosing over..NTSB LAX98LA280Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188B · Dixon, CAA partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, and the ignition of a highly combustible compound in the application hopper.NTSB ANC98LA132Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185E · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's inadvertent ground loop/swerve. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB CHI98LA341Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210D · Sturgis, MIthe cracked left main landing gear saddle, resulting in the pilot's inability to get the gear into the down and locked position.NTSB LAX98LA268Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Susanville, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor was the gusty wind conditions.NTSB FTW99LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185F · Venice, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during high speed step-taxi. A factor was the swell left by the boat.NTSB MIA98LA220Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188 · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean)A complete loss of engine power due to loss of oil pressure, resulting in a force landing on non suitable terrain, and the subsequent sinking of the airplane in deep water.NTSB CHI98FA344Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Phillips, WIThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance with trees. Contributing factors were fog, rain showers, and the trees.NTSB 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.NTSB MIA98LA209Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A-188B · Zolfo Springs, FLTotal loss of engine power due to catastrophic internal engine failure caused by migration of a counterweight retaining.NTSB CHI98LA276Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech F33A · Delavan, WIthe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the takeoff roll. Factors contributing to this accident were the pilot's inadequate preflight, his operation of an airplane with a known deficiency, low air pressure on both main tires, the snow fence,…NTSB ANC98LA108Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff prior to reaching the end of the lake. A factor associated with the accident was a downdraft.NTSB FTW98LA324Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Erie, COThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. A factor was a crosswind gust.NTSB ANC98LA103Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Palmer, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and inadequate clearance from mountainous terrain. Factors were the downslope winds and downdrafts.NTSB NYC98LA151Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Moneta, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall and subsequent collision with water.NTSB ANC98LA099Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 207 · King Salmon, AKThe disconnection of the mixture control cable from the mixture control arm. Factors associated with this accident were the inadequate 100 hour inspections performed by company mechanics.NTSB CHI98LA245Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188B · Atlanta, NEA loss of engine power due to a loose 'B' nut on the fuel line fitting. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate maintain and the soft terrain.NTSB MIA98WA194Accident · 4 fatalForeign investigationBeech BE58 · Belize City, BelizeNTSB ANC98IA096Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Homer, AKThe failure of the right main landing gear leg due to corrosion pitting and fatigue.NTSB ANC98LA090Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206G · Aleknagik, AKThe pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point during landing. A factor associated with the accident is the presence of a variable wind condition, and the pilot's decision not to perform a go-around.NTSB ANC98LA089Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185E · Iliamna, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions. Factors associated with the accident were a crosswind and the pilot's lack of recent experience in a tailwheel airplane.NTSB CHI98LA282Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310R · Cahokia, ILThe collapse of the left main landing gear during landing roll for undetermined reasons.NTSB ANC98LA080Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185F · Chitina, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. Factors in the accident were uneven and soft terrain on the landing strip.NTSB FTW98FA276Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Nephi, UTThe improper installation of the turbocharger exhaust stack by unknown maintenance personnel and the subsequent fire in the engine compartment due to the exhaust gas leak from the turbocharger. Factors were the total loss of engine power due to fuel line…NTSB ANC98LA078Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 207 · Holy Cross, AKThe improper installation/undertorquing of the engine crankcase bolts by company maintenance personnel, and a subsequent fracture of the engine crankshaft. A factor in the accident was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB FTW98LA280Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Shreveport, LAThe collapsed nose gear as a result of failure of the nose gear locking mechanism.NTSB ANC98FA079Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Big Lake, AKThe pilot's performance of a low level maneuver. Factors were the pilot's overconfidence in his personal ability, his lack of experience in the type of airplane, and his failure to maintain adequate clearance from terrain.NTSB ANC98LA074Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Talkeetna, AKThe failure of the right main landing gear leg due to fatigue cracking. A factor associated with this accident is the inadequate inspection procedure specified by the manufacturer.NTSB FTW98LA266Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Mcgehee, ARA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ANC98LA075Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Anchorage, AKThe total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ANC98LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Skwentna, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors associated with the accident are wind gusts, and a crosswind condition.NTSB ANC98LA067Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Chickaloon, AKThe pilot's inadvertent activation of the fuel boost pump selector switch during final approach, which resulted in an overly rich mixture and subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB ANC98LA066Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188B · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot's failure to identify an unsafe/hazardous taxiway condition. A factor associated with this accident was the presence of rough and uneven terrain conditions.NTSB ANC98LA064Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185F · Iliamna, AKThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the hilly terrain.NTSB ANC98LA060Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206 · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors associated with the accident are variable winds, and windshear.NTSB ANC98TA062Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna 185 · Kotzebue, AKThe instructor pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor associated with this accident was a downdraft prior to touchdown.NTSB ANC98LA057Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Tyonek, AKThe pilot's continued flight into adverse weather conditions, and his inadequate in-flight planning/decision. Factors in the accident were weather conditions consisting of a mountain wave, and downdrafts.NTSB ANC98LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 207 · Quinhagak, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane, and his premature liftoff, resulting in a collision with a runway light fixture. Factors in the accident were wet runway conditions, and a rough and uneven runway surface with potholes.NTSB SEA98FA081Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna P206C · Dubois, IDAttempted VFR flight into IMC and a loss of aircraft control. An inadequate weather evaluation and drug impairment were factors.NTSB CHI98LA162Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Crookston, MNthe pilot inadvertently stalled the airplane. Factors included the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion when the pilot failed to refuel the airplane. Another factor was fatigue.NTSB ANC98LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206G · Iliamna, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for quartering tailwind conditions. A factor in the accident is the presence of a quartering tailwind.NTSB ANC98LA047Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot selected the wrong runway and intentionally ground looped to stop the airplane. Related factors were the tailwind and whiteout conditions.NTSB FTW98LA213Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A-36 · Ruidoso, NMInadvertent post departure stall. A factor was high gusty winds.NTSB FTW98LA201Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 320D · Greybull, WYStress overload failure of the bellcrank assembly of the left landing gear.NTSB ATL98LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca BL-17-30A · Brewton, ALImproper maintenance procedures used to overhaul the engine, which led to the crankshaft failure. Contributing to the severity of the accident was the fence.NTSB FTW98FA192Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech BE-58 · Kerrville, TXThe non-instrument rated pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control due to spatial disorientation. Factors were the dark night conditions, overcast skies, and the pilot's inadequate preflight planning.NTSB ANC98GA036Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportCessna 185F · Nightmute, AKThe pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions which resulted in spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of aircraft control. Factors in the accident were meteorological conditions consisting of low ceilings, and blowing snow,…NTSB FTW98LA176Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P206B · Riverton, WYcontinued flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude from terrain, while manuevering to reverse direction. Related factors were: the adverse weather conditions, mountainous terrain, and…NTSB LAX98LA132Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca BL17-30A · Prescott, AZThe pilot's failure to attain directional control after swerving off the runway and impacting a ditch.