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 ANC94LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Chefornak, AKThe failure of the pilot-in-command to adequately compensate for the gusty cross wind condition. A factor in the accident was the wind gust.NTSB MIA94LA011Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna AT188B · Zellwood, FLPartial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC94LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Millville, NJthe pilot's inadvertent actuation of the landing gear lever during the landing roll, resulting in the retraction of the landing gear on the runway.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.NTSB FTW94LA012Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188 · Burleson, TXWas the pilot's inadvertent entry into a stall. A factor was his abrupt maneuvering of the airplane at low altitude.NTSB FTW94LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Tomball, TXWas the pilot's disregard for and continued descent below mda and his delay in executing a go around.NTSB NYC94FA007Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Topsfield, MAFailure of the pilot to follow the published IFR procedure, and his failure to correct a spiral after becoming spatially disoriented.NTSB FTW93LA260Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Manila, ARPartial loss of engine power due to the collapse of an air induction hose.NTSB LAX93LA357Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210F · Chino, CAthe pilot's inadequate compensation for the downdraft and his failure to maintain the proper glidepath.NTSB ANC93LA174Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Swikshak Bay, AKThe pilot-in-command's failure to attain a proper climb rate.NTSB BFO93LA159Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Inlet, NYthe blocked header tank fuel port which resulted in fuel starvation. A factor to the accident were the high obstructions in the emergency landing area.NTSB CHI93LA348Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30 · Blakesburg, IAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the fence post and his midjudging the airplane glidepath.NTSB SEA93LA188Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Three Forks, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain flying speed resulting in a stall/mush. The high density altitude and the pilot's failure to completely jettison his load were factors.NTSB ANC93LA170Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Hulahula River, AKThe pilot in command's attempted VFR flight into IMC conditions. Factors contributing to the accident were the high terrain and the obscuration.NTSB ATL93LA148Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35A · Knoxville, TNInadequate annual inspection procedures for the fuel system, which resulted in fuel starvation due to blockage of the fuel floscan transducer. A factor was insufficient FAA inspection standards/requirements.NTSB SEA93LA184Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206B · Challis, IDInadequate compensation for wind conditions. The downdraft was a factor.NTSB CHI93LA314Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188 · Martin, SDthe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the takeoff roll.NTSB CHI93DCQ02Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 188 · Buhler, KSthe loss of engine power due to a fractured accessory (camshaft) drive gear.NTSB SEA93LA166Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188A · Dayton, WAThe loss of engine power, undetermined. A factor relating to the accident was a fence in the flt path.NTSB ANC93LA121Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206G · Kelly River Bar, AKThe pilot's failure to assure that adequate takeoff distance was available. The rough/uneven terrain was a factor.NTSB SEA93LA218Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Rockford, WAThe pilot failed to maintain alignment with the landing area. A factor to the accident was: high vegetation.NTSB CHI93LA261Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech F33A · Kahoka, MOThe pilot's premature liftoff. The soft runway condition was a factor.NTSB SEA93LA149Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · Friday Harbor, WAFuel starvation and poor in-flight planning/decision.NTSB BFO93LA114Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Falmouth, MAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and improper recovery from a bounced landing. The gusty wind condition was a related factor.NTSB ANC93LA108Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Skwentna, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain. Factors related to the accident were: the submerged sand bar and the pilot's excessive taxispeed.NTSB ANC93FA107Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Wasilla, AKThe pilot in command's failure to use all of the available runway (waterway). A factor in the accident was the pilot in command's lack of recent experience in the type of operation.NTSB ATL93LA118Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188B · Centre, ALThe failure of maintenance personnel to properly torque the crankcase through bolts.NTSB FTW93LA193Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna AT188B · Holly Grove, ARTotal loss of power due to fuel exhaustion due to the pilot not refueling. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB SEA93LA129Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210K · Forest Grove, ORLoss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, resulting from inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the PIC.NTSB LAX93LA252Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210L · Douglas, AZThe pilot's premature retraction of the landing gear and flaps at a critical time in the takeoff initial climb and his failure to attain an adequate climb airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush condition. A factor in the accident was the high…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 ANC93FA081Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna A185E · Anchorage, AKThe pilot in command exceeding the maximum authorized gross takeoff weight of the airplane and his failure to compensate for the wind conditions. A factor in the accident was the gusty wind condition.NTSB ATL93LA106Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Centre, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during agricultural application maneuvering. Factors were the trees in the vicinity of the planned flight path.NTSB ANC93T#A01Accident · No injuriesClass 3Final reportCessna A185F · Gulkana, AKNTSB 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 ANC93LA078Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206G · Igiugig, AKThe pilot in command selected unsuitable terrain for landing.NTSB ANC93LA075Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185F · Gustavus, AKThe pilot misjudging his speed while landing on a wet grass strip.NTSB ANC93LA072Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 207 · Bethel, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing.NTSB ANC93LA071Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Bulchitna Lake, AKThe failure of the landing gear leg due to a fatigue fracture caused by corrosion.NTSB ANC93FA070Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 320 · Anchorage, AKAn undetermined failure that resulted in an overvoltage condition of the electrical system, overheating of the battery, overdrive (overtorque) of the landing gear extension system, a disconnect of the emergency extension system, and a susbsequent collapse of…NTSB SEA93LA124Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Bellevue, WAFailure of the right main landing gear shock strut.NTSB MIA93LA131Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210K · Myakka, FLThe failure of the No. 2 piston connecting rod for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was a forced landing to unsuitable terrain.NTSB MIA93FA129Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech F33A · Oxford, MSLoss of engine power for undetermined reasons. The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a factor.NTSB CHI93LA178Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188A · Harrisonville, MOPilot in command's failure to attain a proper climb.NTSB LAX93LA218Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 36 · Hayward, CAfuel starvation due to the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the aircraft and his failure to ensure that adequate fuel existed in the fuel tanks to be used.NTSB ANC93LA063Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Deadhorse, AKThe pilot's poor judgment in attempting to land under the existing high wind condition.NTSB FTW93LA159Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188A · Decatur, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance. A factor was the turbulenceNTSB MIA93WA113Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationCessna 401 · Middle Caicos, Turks & Caicos IslandsNTSB LAX93FA186Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Tucson, AZThe pilots improper preflight inspection, his failure to compeltely secure the aft utility door, and his failure to reconfigure the trim tabs to a takeoff setting. The utility door's sudden opening just after rotation and the effect of the nose up trim…NTSB MIA93FA109Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna TU206D · Culebra, PRFatigue failure of the engine crankshaft that originated from a heat check crack in the journal, adjacent to the #2 main journal forward fillet.