NTSB investigations: Continental IO-520 series
4,750 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 ENG22LA004Occurrence · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech F33 · Bellefontaine, OHThe internal failure of the autopilot pitch servo actuator that caused the autopilot to command a nose down movement of the pitch trim.NTSB CEN22LA018Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 210 · Dallas, TXA temporary loss of engine power during the takeoff due to a damaged fuel pump, which resulted in a forced landing and a runway excursion. The source of the damage to the fuel pump could not be determined.NTSB ERA22LA005Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 210 · Columbia, SCA failure of the landing gear hydraulic power pack for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB ERA22FA001Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech S35 · Andrews, NCThe pilot’s decision to fly toward rapidly rising, obscured mountainous terrain after departing under visual flight rules at night.NTSB WPR21FA353Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech S35 · Billings, MTThe pilot’s improper flare, which led to a hard landing, subsequent loss of control, and collision with trees.NTSB CEN21LA474Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportNavion Navion H · Burlington, WIThe pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during landing with a gusting crosswind that resulted in an aerodynamic stall and a hard impact on the runway.NTSB WPR21LA334Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Hurricane, UTThe pilot's failure to extend the landing gearNTSB CEN21LA391Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 320 · Windthorst, TXA forced landing due to a loss of engine power on the right engine for a reason that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB CEN21LA382Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech A36 · Granbury, TXThe loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined with the available information.NTSB CEN21LA371Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 210D · West Fargo, NDA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB CEN21FA364Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 210H · Melbourne, ARThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane with full flaps during the takeoff.NTSB ERA21LA319Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech F33A · Oxford, CTThe inadvertent operation of the landing handle during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose gear retraction and subsequent collision with the runway.NTSB ERA21LA315Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 210N · Somerville, NJThe pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear, which resulted in a gear up landing and substantial damage to the fuselage.NTSB ANC21LA066Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna U206F · Igiugig, AKThe pilot’s improper decision to continue a takeoff attempt when it became evident that the airplane would not become airborne before reaching the departure end shoreline.NTSB WPR21FA273Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech V35 · Angwin, CAThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during an aborted landing after an unstabilized approach and hard landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with trees and terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s…NTSB CEN21LA317Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185F · Blanco, TXThe unexpected change in wind speed and direction during the landing which resulted a runway overrun.NTSB ANC21LA051Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185F · Hoonah, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB ERA21LA281Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 402A · Fort Lauderdale, FLThe pilot’s loss of directional control during takeoff with a fogged wind screen and sun glare, which resulted in a runway excursion and a collision with a taxiway sign.NTSB ANC21LA050Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185F · Dillingham, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusting wind conditions which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain.NTSB CEN21LA279Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 310R · Portland, INThe airplane’s collision with a deer on the runway during landing.NTSB CEN21LA221Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech A36 · Pinckneyville, ILThe total loss of engine power due to oil starvation. The reason for the oil starvation could not be determined based on available evidence.NTSB WPR21LA181Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185F · Driggs, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing with gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB ERA21LA201Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech A36 · Lakeland, FLThe total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB CEN21LA194Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185F · North Vernon, INThe pilot’s improper installation of the fuel selector handle, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB ERA21LA188Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A188 · Dover, NCA total loss of engine power due to a shift of a crankshaft main bearing, which resulted in a lack of lubrication and subsequent overheating and failure of the engine crankshaft. Contributing to the accident was the hard touchdown during the forced landing.NTSB ANC21LA031Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185F · Anchorage, AKA loss of control during landing for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB ERA21FA184Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna A188 · Pineview, GAThe pilot’s inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in collision with powerlines during an aerial application flight.NTSB ERA21LA174Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech A36 · Arcadia, FLA total loss of engine power for underdetermined reasons.NTSB ERA21LA162Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBellanca 1730 · Bessemer, ALThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, and a subsequent aerodynamic stall.NTSB ANC21LA027Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech A36 · Port Alsworth, AKThe pilot's misidentification of the airport’s active runway, which resulted in an off runway landing and a collision with a snow berm. Contributing to the accident was the runway’s lack of identifying markings.NTSB ANC21LA026Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185F · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB CEN21LA152Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185F · Pueblo, COThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control in gusting crosswind conditions.NTSB ANC21LA022Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185F · Skwentna, AKInstallation of improper hardware on the ski check cable. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate inspection of the ski yokes, which resulted in the subsequent failure of the right main landing gear ski yoke and collapse of the right main landing gear…NTSB ANC21FA015Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 185 · Chitina, AKAn in-flight breakup during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.NTSB ERA21LA101Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech F33 · Columbia, SCThe pilot's in-flight loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation during a missed approach in instrument meteorological conditions.NTSB ERA21LA085Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 210L · Midway, GAThe pilot's intentional visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pressure to complete the flight to work in an emergency room.NTSB ERA21LA068Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech V35A · Attalla, ALA loss of control inflight and the failure of a component of the up elevator flight control system due to fatigue, which rendered recovery from a right descending turn improbable.NTSB CEN21LA073Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Arden Hills, MNIncorrect connecting rod installation, which resulted in the failure of the nos. 5 and 6 connecting rods and subsequent total loss of engine power.NTSB ERA21LA053Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech V35 · Deltaville, VAAn uncontrolled descent and impact with terrain following an in-flight collision with seagulls.NTSB WPR21LA030Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 310 · Las Vegas, NVThe pilot’s failure to maintain the airplane’s minimum controllable airspeed while maneuvering with one engine inoperative. Also causal was the loss of power in the left engine due to oil starvation. Contributing to the accident were inadequate maintenance…NTSB WPR21LA028Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna T210K · Los Alamos, NMThe pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear, which resulted in the airplane landing with the landing gear retracted.NTSB CEN21FA025Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech V35 · Slidell, LAThe pilot’s loss of control shortly after departure for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB CEN21LA050Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBellanca 1730 · San Saba, TXThe student pilot’s improper decision-making, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB CEN21FA007Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech S35 · Telluride, COThe pilot’s loss of control during the climb to cruise flight resulting in the airplane’s impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to not climb to a higher altitude before proceeding over high terrain.NTSB CEN20LA420Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech V35 · Terrell, TXFuel starvation due to a fuel system leak, which resulted in a loss of engine power and the subsequent forced landing on unsuitable terrain.NTSB WPR20LA295Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 35 · Three Rivers, CAThe pilot’s controlled flight into terrain while operating in conditions of reduced visibility due to smoke.NTSB CEN20CA382Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna A185 · Bellaire, MIThe pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll.NTSB CEN20LA372Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 414 · Ray, MIThe pilot’s loss of directional control on takeoff.NTSB ANC20CA091Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna A185 · Lime Village, AKThe pilot’s loss of control during the landing flare, which resulted in an impact with trees.NTSB ANC20LA085Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185 · Fairbanks, AKThe PA-18 pilot’s failure to see and avoid the Cessna 185 as it was landing. Contributing to the accident was the PA-18 pilot’s failure to hear the traffic advisory provided by the air traffic control tower.