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 MIA89LA215Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188 · Canton, MSThe pilot's attempted flight in known adverse weather conditions. Factors related to the accident were: adverse weather conditions and the presence of the parked aircraft near the runway.NTSB MIA89FA214Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 210L · Marco, FLContinued VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), his misjudgment of altitude and his physical impairment from use of drugs. Contributing factors were: the pilot's probable spatial disorientation, and the night/weather…NTSB CHI89LA158Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech S35 · Lindon, MIThe restricted movement of the ruddervator control due to undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC89FA177Accident · 7 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Salisbury Twp, PAThe failure of both pilots to see and avoid each other. A contributing factor to the accident was that neither pilot was heard over the radio announcing their position and intentions.NTSB MKC89LA166Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210 · Hannibal, MOFuel starvation for undetermined reasons which resulted in a forced landing and subsequent collision with trees.NTSB SEA89LA136Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Albion, WAThe pilot failed to see and avoid a wooden utility pole while cruising at a low level. A contributing factor was the dusk light conditions.NTSB NYC89LA162Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech F33A · Waterville, METhe pilot's disregard of NOTAMS and the excessive landing speed which resulted in a long landing roll.NTSB MIA89LA195Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210N · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean)A gunshot wound, which resulted in a loss of the pilot's ability to effectively fly and navigate the aircraft, and a subsequent loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB ANC89LA117Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Eureka, AKThe pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane during a hard landing a subsequent go-around attempt.NTSB MIA89WA180Accident · Serious injuriesForeign investigationCessna 310R · Rum Cay, BahamasNTSB FTW89LA122Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Del Rio, TXPilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a porpoise.NTSB ANC89LA112Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185F · Dillingham, AKImproper planning/decision by the pilot & a strong downdraft.NTSB MKC89LA140Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188B · Grygla, MNInadequate preflight planning and preparation by the pilot. Tall grass (high vegetation) at the end of the strip was a contributing factor.NTSB DEN89FA141Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · South Lake Taho, CAThe pilot's falure to maintain adequate airspeed after takeoff due to diverted attention toward an open acft door.NTSB MIA89LA175Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210L · Miramar, FLInadequate planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the faulty reading from the fuel quantity indicator.NTSB MKC89LA123Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-400 · Poplar Bluff, MOThe pilot in command misjudged the clearance of the aircraft's vertical stabilizer from the power lines.NTSB CHI89LA102Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Flushing, MIPilot's inadequate aircraft control during the aborted takeoff attempt, and the aircraft's resultant collision with trees. The wet runway was a factor in the lack of normal braking action.NTSB ANC89LA083Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185F · Toksook Bay, AKThe pilot inadvertently landed on water with the gear extended.NTSB ANC89LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185F · Kahiltna Glac, AKThe pilot's decision to commit himself to a landing before completing an evaluation of the weather in the vicinity of the landing site. Contributing to the severity of the accident was the snowbank off the side of the runway with which the aircraft collided.NTSB LAX89LA207Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Jackson, CAThe pilot did not establish a climb rate sufficient enough to clear trees before turning towards them during a go-around. Contributing to the accident were gusty crosswinds which changed to a tailwind when the aircraft turned to the right and the pilots…NTSB MKC89LA118Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35 · Strong, AREngine failure due to fuel starvation.NTSB FTW89DRG07Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna A188B · La Coste, TXThe pilot's failure to attain sufficient airspeed for flight at departure.NTSB ANC89FA070Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna C-402 · Tatitlek, AKInstallation of the improper washer on the scissors assembly of the left main landing gear. The extra forces encounteredon a gravel runway were sufficient to pull the bushing, washer, and bolt through the scissors assembly and allowing the lower half to pivot…NTSB FTW89DQA04Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportCessna A188B · Dell City, TXThe pilot's failure to see and/or avoid the powerlines. Contributing factor(s) was: the early morning sunglare.NTSB CHI89LA075Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Watertown, WIThe pilot's improper use of brakes and throttle. A contributing factor was the parked aircraft which was nearby.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.…NTSB FTW89FA151Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Junction, TXContinued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) by the pilot, which resulted in his failure to maintain control of the aircraft due to spatial disorientation. The weather conditions and his self-induced pressure were factors.NTSB MIA89LA126Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech F-33A · Reddington Bch., FLLoss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB MIA89IA118Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna P206B · West Palm Beach, FLFailure of the throttle control arm resulting in the loss of engine power. The failure was caused by poor maintenance.NTSB DEN89LA095Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech F33A · Lamar, COFailure of an alternator bearing which resulted in total loss of electrical power after the battery became discharged, and failure of the pilot to insure the gear was fully extended during a precautionary landing. The pilot's lack of familiarity with the gear…NTSB SEA89LA062Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Everett, WAThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the tailwheel aircraft during landing roll.NTSB FTW89LA072Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Lake Arthur, LAThe failure of the pilot to see and avoid tree limbs that extended over the edge of the canal. Factors related to the accident were: the tree limbs and dirt bank near the edge of the selected landing area.NTSB MIA89FA100Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech S35 · Daytona Beach, FLThe pilot's improper IFR procedure and his failure to maintain proper altitude. Contributing factors were: his improper use of the navigation receiver, his delay in making a missed apch, his lack of experience in the type of aircraft, his lack of recent…NTSB ANC89LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185E · Alexander Lake, AKThe pilot's improper in-flight planning, decisions which resulted in exceeding the amount of fuel available which resulted in fuel exhaustion.NTSB ANC89FA049Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna A-185-F · Puntilla Lake, AKThe pilot's failure to obtain an adequate airspeed, the turn to reverse course maneuver performed at the reduced airspeed and poor preflight planning. Contributing to the accident were the mountainous terrain and the downdraft conditions.NTSB SEA89LA054Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Bellingham, WAThe pilot's failure to compensate for the loss of lift due to ice accumulation on the wings, his failure to control the rate of descent, and poor inflight decision making. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's fatigue.NTSB MKC89LA071Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310 · Des Moines, IAThe failure of the pilot to properly flare the airplane. Contributing to the accident were the weather conditions.NTSB ANC89FA048Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna U-206G · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's and company's disregard of hazardous weather conditions and the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. Contributing to the accident were the gusty crosswind conditions.NTSB MKC89FA061Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Hamburg, ARThe pilot continued VFR flight into IMC conditions and failed to maintain sufficient altitude above the wooded terrain. Weather conditions, low light conditions at or near dusk, lack of visual cues (visual perception) by the pilot, and trees were contributing…NTSB ANC89FA041Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna U206G · Fairbanks, AKSeparation of the torsional vibration dampers from the crankshaft boss.NTSB FTW89LA057Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206 · San Angelo, TXFailure of the pilot to maintain adequate altitude during continued flight into known adverse weather. The weather conditions and dark night were contributing factors.NTSB ANC89LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 207 · Kalskag, AKThe pilot failed to properly align the airplane on the runway for landing, then failed to maintain directional control after landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilots operation of the airplane with an inoperative landing light and the dark night…NTSB DEN89LA062Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · Broomfield, COFuel starvation due to improper fuel tank selectior operation by the pilot. A factor related to the accident was: unprepared (rough/uneven) terrain short of the runway.NTSB SEA89LA035Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Sekiu, WAPilot attempted a landing in adverse weather conditions, rather than postpone the business trip and return to origin or other safe area. Contributing to the accident were turbulence and gusty winds along with the self induced pressure to make the business flt.NTSB MIA89LA062Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210L · Greenwood, MSFailure of the pilot to maintain directional control, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve.NTSB NYC89LA061Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNavion NA-1 · Allentown, PAThe pilot stated that he experienced a loss of power shortly after takeoff and landed back on the runway. The landing was hard and the right wing was damaged. The FAA investigator checked the engine and fuel system for possible contaminants and water. No…NTSB FTW89LA033Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TU206D · Alamo, TXAirplane's collision with trees and terrain during an attempted forced landing at night following an engine faiure. The engine failure was caused by fuel starvation as a result of a faulty fuel system which the operator had failed to correct.NTSB NYC89FA059Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Bridgeport, CTTwice prior to being established on final the pilot was asked if he was getting proper indications for the approach to land. Contact was subsequently lost while the pilot was attempting to make an ILS approach to runway 06 at Bridgeport. The aircraft was…NTSB NYC89FA056Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Harrison, NYThe plt was clrd for an IFR departure from rwy 16 in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). His departure clnc was to climb on rwy heading to 800 ft, then turn right to a heading of 320 deg. When the acft took off, tower psnl did not have visual contact…NTSB CHI89FA035Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 310R · Madison, INPilot-in-command's disregard of IFR procedures in descending below the minimum decision height for the approach to a point where collision with towers and/or wires became possible. His abrupt maneuver to avoid such collision resulted in a stall/spin, from…