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 FTW96FA120Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Katy, TXa loss of control due to pilot incapacitation for undetermined reasons. A factor related to the pilot's injuries was the lack of shoulder harness restraint.NTSB NYC96FA061Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna P206A · Forks Township, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper altitude, and insufficient obstruction lighting requirements established by the Federal Aviation Administration and the Federal Communications Commission.NTSB ANC96LA025Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Kotzebue, AKThe pilot's poor judgment in conducting the flight in the existing high gusting wind conditions. A factor associated with the accident was the operator allowing/dispatching the accident flight in the prevailing weather conditions, and the icy ramp/taxi area.NTSB CHI96LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Yipsilanti, MIwas the pilot not maintaining visual separation with the parked airplanes. A factor in this accident was the pilot's over- confidence in his personal ability to taxi onto the parking ramp with the snowfall he was encountering.NTSB FTW96LA103Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Belle Chase, LAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of directional control and subsequent encounter with a ditch. The crosswind was a related factor.NTSB FTW96LA106Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Belen, NMprevious damage, looseness of the main landing gear, and inadequate maintenance.NTSB FTW96LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Enid, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during the forced landing and to jettison the aircraft's load for a forced landing. A factor was the engine's failure due to a disconnected fuel line which was the result of improper maintenance.NTSB ATL96FA029Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 210H · Columbia, TNfailure of the pilot to follow procedures/directives by flying in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) without proper training/certification; and his failure (or inability) to follow proper IFR procedures and maintain proper altitude during an…NTSB LAX96FA086Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · Delano, CAFailure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft during an IFR circling approach. A factor relating to the accident was: the pilot's lack of instrument flight experience in high performance aircraft.NTSB FTW96LA082Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30 · Durango, COthe failure of the nose wheel steering mechanism which rendered the aircraft uncontrollable on the ground. A factor was the rough and uneven terrain.NTSB BFO96LA033Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Baltimore, MDfailure of the pilot to ensure that the landing gear was fully down and locked before landing.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 ANC96LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 207A · Newtok, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind conditions. Factors associated with the accident are the snow covered runway, and gusty crosswinds.NTSB ANC96LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206G · Selawik, AKThe pilot's inadequate preflight of the airplane by failing to ensure that all the airplane's doors were properly closed. A factor associated with the accident is an open door.NTSB CHI96LA047Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310R · Michigan City, INthe pilot-in-command's selecting and maintaining an improper approach speed.NTSB MIA96LA029Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca BL-17-30A · Kings Bay, GAa loss of control due to pilot spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was: the dark night condition and the pilot's improper decision to turn to an easterly heading with no ground reference lights available.NTSB NYC96FA027Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Atlantic City, NJthe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. A factor was the pilot's diverted attention due to an open aft cargo door.NTSB LAX96FA049Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech S35 · Oxnard, CAfailure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed during a missed approach, after encountering an undetermined propeller malfunction, which resulted in a stall and collision with the terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, fog, and the…NTSB BFO96LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210J · Bellefontaine, OHThe pilot unknownly left the ignition switch in right magneto-only position, while moving the propeller by hand, which allowed an inadvertent start of the engine. The weak battery was a related factor.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 ANC96LA017Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 207 · Aniak, AKfatigue failure of the engine crankshaft at the number 2 main bearing journal, where rubbing contact had occurred with the number 2 main bearing. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for an emergency landing.NTSB BFO96LA021Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech E55 · Manassas, VAfailure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane, when the left engine lost power shortly after liftoff. Related factors were the pilot's failure to follow the checklist procedure, and his failure to ensure that the fuel selector was in the proper…NTSB LAX96FA042Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech S35 · Kneeland, CAfailure of the pilot to correct a descending spiral and perform a missed approach, after becoming spatially disoriented and deviating from the planned ILS approach procedure. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, and the pilot's excessive…NTSB ANC96LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Kodiak, AKThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout. A factor associated with the accident is reduced visibility due to sun glare.NTSB LAX96LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Long Beach, CAthe failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft while maneuvering by visual reference to the surface in IFR conditions. An additional factor was the pilot's failure to continue with the missed approach.NTSB FTW96LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210F · Tulsa, OKthe pilot's failure to secure a cellular telephone which jammed the rudder pedals.NTSB ANC96LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Kodiak, AKThe check pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors relating to the accident were: the rough water and adverse wind conditions.NTSB SEA96LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210L · Lincoln, MTThe failure of the pilot to follow the landing checklist and assure that the landing gear was extended. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's diverted attention, and an inoperative landing gear warning system.NTSB ANC96LA008Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Yakutat, AKThe pilot's improper planning/decision, which resulted in his failure (or inability) to maintain directional control of the airplane, while attempting to negotiate a bend (dog-leg) in the runway. Factors relating to the accident were: variable/gusty wind…NTSB FTW96LA022Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T188C · Tahoka, TXthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from wires. Factors were the loss of aileron control and the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB SEA96LA002Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185E · Ola, IDThe pilot's inadequate preflight preparation by failing to determine that the takeoff area was clear of obstructions. The rock was a factor.NTSB CHI95LA336Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Dodge City, KSthe pilot's improper use of the auxiliary fuel boost pump during descent which led to fuel flooding and loss of combustion.NTSB LAX95GA334Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportCessna U206G · Dos Palos, CAthe pilot-in-command's failure to assure that adequate airspeed was maintained.NTSB SEA95LA208Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185F · Salem, ORA loss of power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering for a forced landing.NTSB FTW95LA367Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Whitesboro, TXThe pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB FTW95LA353Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35N · Creede, COFailure by the pilot to follow the checklist and lower the landing gear.NTSB ATL95LA164Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188B · Raeford, NCthe loss of the abutment seal which resulted in the fatigue failure of the cylinder head.NTSB ANC95LA144Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout for obstacles. The low light condition at dusk was a related factor.NTSB SEA95LA183Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35A · Chimacum, WAthe improper top overhaul of the engine and subsequent release of the cylinder hold-down nuts/breakage of hold-down and through-bolts. Factors contributing to the accident were the fence posts and rough/uneven terrain.NTSB CHI95LA279Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188B · Canton, KSfailure of the pilot to obtain the proper flying speed or to abort the takeoff, while there was sufficient runway remaining, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.NTSB CHI95LA276Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185E · Dickinson, NDthe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, and his improper recovery from the bounced landing. The high wind was a factor.NTSB CHI95LA274Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188 · Meade, KSa fatigue failure of the propeller blade, and inadequate maintenance inspection performed by the propeller shop.NTSB MIA95LA204Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Muscle Shoals, ALFailure of the pilot to maintain adequate visual lookout to see-and-avoid electrical power lines, while approaching a field for aerial application.NTSB SEA95LA178Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210E · Bullfrog, UTThe right brake locking for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX95LA281Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · Minden, NVThe pilot's selection of the wrong runway, improper decision to land with a quartering tail wind, and his improper compensation of the prevailing wind conditions. The gusting crosswind and tail wind were factors in this accident.NTSB ANC95LA127Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Sterling, AKFailure of both pilot's to maintain adequate visual lookout. The low angle of the sun was a related factor.NTSB ANC95LA126Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206G · Skwentna, AKThe pilot's improper handling of the aircraft (prolonged yawing maneuver during step taxi turn), which resulted in uncovering of the fuel tank outlets and subsequent fuel starvation during takeoff.NTSB CHI95LA241Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188 · Bremen, NDthe pilot's inadequate preflight planning. Deteriating aircraft performance was a factor.NTSB ANC95LA121Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206G · Port Alsworth, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition, which resulted in a failure to maintain runway alignment. The crosswind and proximity of trees were related factors.NTSB FTW95FA319Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-3A4 · Dallas, TXFailure of the flightcrews of the Boeing 737, N675AA, and the Cessna 401, N31DB, to see and avoid each other. Factors were: the failure of 737 flightcrew to respond to the traffic advisory given by the ground controller identifying potentially conflicting…