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 ANC90LA090Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206U · Taku, AKFailure of the pilot of N9735Z (C-206U) to see and avoid N756EJ (C-206G), and failure of company management to establish adequate separation procedures.NTSB DEN90LA134Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Erie, COFailure of the pilot receiving instruction to choose suitable terrain for the landing. Contributing to the accident was the cfi's inadequate supervision.NTSB CHI90LA154Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 207 · Toledo, OHThe pilot-in-command's poor preflight planning and his failure to attain proper climb rate during initial climb after takeoff.NTSB DEN90LA125Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188A · Martin, SDThe on-ground loss of control during the takeoff ground run. Contributing to this accident was the pilot's failure to use optimum takeoff flaps for the runway conditions that existed, and the soft wet runway surface.NTSB NYC90LA123Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 401 · Plymouth, MAImproper maintenance and inspection by maintenance personnel of the left gear torque link attachment.NTSB ANC90LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Northway, AKThe pilot lost control of the airplane during the post-landing taxi.NTSB ANC90LA076Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Uganik Bay, AKThe pilot's improper compensation for wind conditions. Factors contributing to the accident were the downdrafts and gusty winds.NTSB LAX90LA184Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185F · Terra Bella, CAThe pilot's preflight planning and preparation was poor. Contributing to this accident was the high vegetation field.NTSB NYC90LA120Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNavion H · Readington, NJThe failure of the pilot to maintain minimum flying airspeed which led to an inadvertent stall/mush. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's decision to land with a tailwind, and his failure to monitor his airspeed on final.NTSB ATL90FA111Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna P206 · Liberty, NCA loss of engine power due to improper repairs to, and inadequate inspection of, the induction air box. The night light condition was a contributing factor.NTSB FTW90DPA02Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna A188B · Perry, TXThe total loss of engine power as a result of water contamination of the fuel supply. A factor was the unsuitable terrain in which the pilot had to make the forced landing.NTSB BFO90IA039Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30 · Davis, WVThe improper installation of the connecting rod bearings on the number one cylinder.NTSB CHI90LA116Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech E 55 · New Richmond, WIPilot's improper use of the landing gear mechanism during the landing roll, which resulted in the partial collapse of the landing gear.NTSB CHI90LA115Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech F33A · Milwaukee, WIThe utilization of improper procedures on the part of the pilot in command by attempting to execute a coupled approach outside the parameters of the autopilot.NTSB LAX90LA147Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech F-33A · Goodyear, AZThe pilot's failure to follow directives and his misjudgement of distance. Contributing to the accident was the airport management's failure to ensure that the building did not pose a hazard.NTSB ANC90LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185E · Bethel, AKImproper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, due to an inadeqaute supply of fuel.NTSB LAX90LA146Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech F33A · Yuba City, CAA dog suddenly running onto the active runway in front of the aircraft resulted in a collision and substantial airframe damage.NTSB DEN90FA089Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 210E · Elbert, COThe pilot's initiation of flight into known adverse weather, the rapid ice accumulation on the airframe, and an inadvertent stall-mush, resulting in an uncontrolled descent into terrain.NTSB ANC90FA040Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna A185E · Alexander Lake, AKLoss of engine power for an unknown reason. Factors related to the accident were: darkness and trees in the emergency landing area.NTSB ANC90LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 207 · Takotna, AKImproper planning/decision by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point for landing, his excessive airspeed, his failure to go around while he still had sufficient airspeed, the snow covered…NTSB CHI90LA082Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T310R · Wheeling, ILPilot's inability to maintain directional during the landing phase of flight. The slippery, snow covered runway, and a twelve knot direct crosswind contributed to the accident.NTSB ANC90LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Willow, AKSelection of an unsuitable landing area (unsuitable terrain) by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were: deep snow on the runway and failure of the flight service station (fss) specialist to inform the pilot that the runway was closed to wheel…NTSB NYC90FA054Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 310R · Burlington, VTFor an unknown reason, the aircraft entered a descent and crashed in a lake.NTSB FTW90LA053Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Houston, TXInadequate compensation for wind conditions by the pilot, and his failure to maintain directional control. The unfavorable wind was a related factor.NTSB CHI90LA054Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · North Canton, OHContinued flight by the pilot into known adverse weather conditions, and his delay in diverting to an alternate airport, which resulted in accumulation of airframe icing. Factors related to the accident were: the adverse weather and runway/terrain conditions.NTSB CHI90LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35 · Cable, WIThe pilot's failure to adequately compensate for crosswind conditions. Contributing to the accident was the gusty, crosswind conditions which existed.NTSB SEA90LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A-185-F · Seattle, WAThe pilot did not maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.NTSB FTW90DRA01Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna A188B · Muldoon, TXA total power loss due to water contamination in the fuel. A factor was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.NTSB CHI90LA039Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · Momence, ILGradual total failure of the powerplant due to oil exhaustion during a night cross country operation, and the subsequent gear-up forced landing on a frozen field.NTSB DEN90LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206B · Billings, MTImproper planning/decision by the pilot while taxiing during unfavorable wind conditions.NTSB ANC90LA012Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 207 · Quinhagak, AKFatigue failure of the right rudder bar. A factor related to the accident was: rough/uneven terrain beside the runway.NTSB ANC90FA010Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna A185E · Anchorage, AKThe throttle control linkage became disconnected on the first flight after an annual inspection due to improper maintenance. Darkness and high vegetation were contributing factors.NTSB SEA90LA026Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30 · Newberg, ORFailure of the pilot to maintain runway alignment. The birds & debris (hidding obstructions) were related factors.NTSB FTW90FA015Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · San Antonio, TXA fuel tank leak, arcing from the exterior lighting system, and failure of company/maintenance personnel to comply with an airworthiness directive (AD).NTSB CHI90LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 207 · Dodgeville, WIPilot's improper planning/decision and his delay in deciding to go around. Factors related to the accident were: the unfavorable wind conditions, the pilot's visual perception on the crowned runway, his misjudgement of speed and remaining distance on the…NTSB NYC90LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Philadelphia, PAThe failure of the pilot of N333TQ to taxi at a speed that would allow him to stop under existing conditions of visibility and taxiway conditions.NTSB ATL90DLG01Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportCessna 188B · Hartsville, SCThe failure of the pilot to maintain adequate in-flight clearance from obstacles.NTSB MIA90LA002Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Wauchula, FLFuel starvation, improper planning/decision by the pilot, and his failure to attained the emergency procedure. Factors related to the accident were: the low fuel level, and improper planning/decision by the pilot.NTSB MKC90LA004Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30 · Gainesville, MOThe pilot's failure to compensate for wind conditions and to maintain runway alignment during the landing approach. Contributing to the accident was the turbulent conditions.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.NTSB ANC89LA178Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Shotgun Hills, AKThe pilot's failure to adequately evaluate the existing weather conditions and to maintain control of the aircraft. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's overconfidence in both personal ability and the ability of the aircraft along with the downdraft…NTSB ANC89LA176Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Trading Bay, AKPilot in commands failure to perform an adequate visual approach resulting in collision with a tree.NTSB CHI89LA195Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 36 · Princeton, ILThe pilot had excessive airspeed, misjudged the landing distance, and did not go around. The high obstructions (trees),wet runway, ditch, and uneven terrain (roadway) were contributing factors.NTSB ANC89LA170Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Mulchatna River, AKImproper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel. Factors related to the accident were: loss of fuel that had siphoned (leaked) from the aircraft before takeoff and tree(s) overhanging the fast…NTSB ANC89LA167Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Nenana River, AKImproper planning/decision by the pilot. A factor related to the accident was: the adverse weather condition.NTSB ANC89LA165Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206 · Nondalton, AKFailure of the pilot to attain the proper touchdown point for the landing, his excessive airspeed, and his misjudgement of runway distance remaining. Factors related to the accident were: loose/wet gravel on the runway and the location of the parked aircraft…NTSB MIA89LA232Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Edwards, MSInadequate preflight by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, due to an inadequate supply of fuel. Rough terrain in the emergency landing area was a related factor.NTSB ATL89LA201Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A-36 · Charleston, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from other parked aircraft while taxiing.NTSB LAX89LA285Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185F · Fresno, CAFailure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft.NTSB MKC89LA187Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · Concord, ARImproper installation of the alternator wiring harness by the pilot/owner which resulted in chafed wiring and a subsequent electrical fire. The uneven terrain was a contributing factor.