NTSB investigations: Continental IO-520 series
4,752 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'))
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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'))
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NTSB MKC82DA142Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportCessna 210J · Lees Summit, MOThe aircraft had been repainted at topeka, KS. On a return flight to Kansas city, MO, the pilot diverted to olathe, KS after finding clouds at the intended destination. He then departed on a night flight to Lees Summit, MO. After entering the traffic pattern…NTSB ATL82DA235Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBeech 58 · Birmingham, ALThe pilot stated that after a normal touchdown and a landing roll of 300-500 feet the gear retracted/collapsed. Subsequently, the entire landing gear system was ground checked and normal function of the system was found. The aircraft flaps were found in the…NTSB NYC82FA188Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 310R · Danbury, CTApproaching the destination arpt, the plt was advised to plan a VOR rwy 24 approach & that he would be turned just inside the faf. At 0055, newark a/c identified the acft 3 mi north of the arpt still at 2,000 ft & asked the plt if he was able to execute the…NTSB MKC82DA140Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 188 · Stockton, KSThe engine lost power as the pilot pulled up from a swath run. A forced landing was made in open terraced field. Dirt was found in the engine fuel pump. Reportedly, the dirt would have restricted the fuel flow.NTSB LAX82DA288Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna U206B · Grass Valley, CADuring arrival, the pilot entered the traffic pattern to land on runway 25 with a reported wind from the southwest at 10 KTS. On his first approach, the pilot experienced a rough ride with fluctuating airspeed and rate of descent. He was overshooting so he…NTSB ANC82DA064Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna 207 · Near Kenai, AKSeveral black bears were spotted in a narrow canyon and the pilot began making tight, descending turns so his sightseeing passengers could get photographs. Reportedly, the stall warning horn came on, but the pilot continued the turns. He finally rolled out of…NTSB MKC82DA136Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna 210L · North Platte, NEDuring the flight, the pilot had managed his fuel by switching tanks at one to two hour intervals. While arriving, he had been using fuel from his right tank and elected to continue using it. As he was aligning the aircraft with the runway, he made a sharp…NTSB NYC82DA166Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna U206G · Batavia, NYThe aircraft had been parked at the genesee county airport since the fall of 1981. The accident flight was the first the aircraft had flown since the fall. As the aircraft cleared the end of the runway, and attained an altitude of approximately 300 feet, a…NTSB SEA82FA129Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · 11nm East Of Si, AKAfter departing sitka the acft proceeded generally east via blue lake, blue lake pass & the "cut", a ridge oriented ne/sw with an elevation of approximately 3000 ft MSL. The impact site was about 1 NM se of the cut on the north face of the valley. Both stall…NTSB SEA82DYK10Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportBeech S35 · Mckenzie Bridge, ORThe aircraft was landed at the Mckenzie Bridge state airport where two passengers deplaned. The airport had a 2600 ft turf runway with an upslope gradient of 3.4% toward the east. The airport/facility directory stated, "unattended. Land to e, takeoff to w.…NTSB CHI82DA274Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 188B · Loami, ILThe pilot was taking off on the first flight of the day with a reported load of 1080 lbs of wheat seed. During the takeoff, there was a direct crosswind of 6 KTS and the temperature and dew point were 78 and 68 deg, respectively. After using about 3/4 of the…NTSB MIA82DA163Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 188B · Malone, FLThe flight departed a private grass strip to dispense liquid chemicals on a nearby cotton field. Upon returning to land following the spraying operation the pilot experienced a loss of the right main brake. The pilot stated that the brakes had been serviced…NTSB FTW82DA292Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 210K · Austin, TXDuring the landing roll, the nose gear collapsed and the aircraft was substantially damaged. The nose gear retraction-extension mechanism had been serviced just prior to this flight and on several other occasions for failing to properly extend or retract.…NTSB FTW82FPD16Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna 188B · Stanford, TXThe pilot had completed spraying approximately 75 percent of a 76 acre field. Witnesses stated that the aircraft collided with the lower of two powerlines. The aircraft was observed to clear the higher of the two power lines but hook the lower set of wires…NTSB LAX82DA266Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBeech A36 · Grand Canyon, AZThe aircraft dragged a wingtip during an aborted takeoff and swerved off the runway. The density altitude was 8200 feet. The pilot said he could not maintain a climb so he lowered the landing gear to abort the takeoff and lost control of the aircraft. The…NTSB CHI82DA257Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBeech 36 · Ypsilanti, MIAfter the engine was started, the pilot found that he needed a new microphone. He stated that he leaned over to the right to help the passenger open the door and apparently bumped the throttle. The aircraft moved and struck a parked Grumman American AA-5A,…NTSB CHI82DA253Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna A185F · Lake Delton, WIThe float equipped aircraft was being operated on its first flight of the day. After takeoff, the pilot noted a deterioration of power as he was climbing through about 400 ft AGL. He was unable to restore the power and could not maintain level flight. During…NTSB LAX82FA258Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 210L · Santa Ana, CAAbout 3 mi se of the arpt, with gear down & full flaps, the eng fuel pressure went to zero & the eng lost power. The pltdid not declare an emergency, but advised tower that the acft lost the fuel pressure. The plt was then cleared for a landing on rwy 19R. As…NTSB FTW82DA283Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBeech A36 · Port O'Connor, TXThe pilot decided to land at an airstrip that he had landed at about 3 years previously. Before landing, he made a 500 ft pass over the strip. He reported that the sun and glare were bright. He saw white spots on the strip, but thought they were filled-in…NTSB CHI82DA241Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna 188B · Stevens Point, WIThe pilot stated that when he was pulling up from a swath run, he noticed a left spray nozzle was leaking. At the same time, he noticed a person on the porch of a house that he was flying over. As he looked to see if the house and person would be avoided, the…NTSB ATL82DA191Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBeech V35 · Huntington, WVBefore departing st louis, MO, attempts to restart the engine were unsuccessful until an auxiliary power unit was used. The aircraft took off at 1746, and about one hour later, the pilot noticed that the ammeter indicated a discharge. The flight was…NTSB ATL82DA186Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna A188 · Statesboro, GAThe pilot stated that he landed the aircraft on the numbers but was close to the left side of the runway. He delayed applying right rudder and the aircraft ground looped. The right landing gear collapsed and the right wing was substantially damaged.NTSB NYC82DA140Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna U206 · Nelson, NHThe pilot of the float equipped aircraft stated that during takeoff, there was a loss of power and lift. He tried to turn and land; however, the plane crashed into the lake and was destroyed. The pilot and passengers evacuated without injury.NTSB ATL82DA180Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 185 · Scooba, MSThe aircraft was climbing to cruise altitude of 8500 feet. The engine began to lose power, then quit entirely. The pilot called the accompaning aircraft and made an emergency landing in a plowed field. The aircraft nosed over during landing. Examination…NTSB SEA82DA099Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna A188B · Othello, WAAt the completion of a spray operation, the pilot returned to the airport to land. During the landing roll realizing that no braking was available on the left wheel, the aircraft was intentionally ground looped in an effort to reduce the damage. According to…NTSB MKC82FCQ11Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna 188B · Scott City, KSThe aircraft crashed during an aerial application operation; however, the pilot could not remember the details of the accident. He believed that the propeller may have started to turn excessively fast, but this was not verified. After contacting the ground,…NTSB ATL82FKQ16Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBeech 58 · Madison, MSThe pilot reported that during flight, the right front door suddenly opened after light turbulence was encountered. The pilot followed the procedure, as prescribed by the owner's manual, to secure and close the door. As a precaution, he canceled the remainder…NTSB DEN82AA115Accident · 6 fatalFinal reportBeech V35B · Near Ringling, MTAlthough IMC existed over mountainous areas, the plt attempted a visual flt direct to salt lake city. The probable flt path of the acft was one which is usually flown by plts on VFR flts. The course taken by plts desiring to cross over themountain ridges west…NTSB MKC82FA110Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30 · Columbia, MOThe plt stated he did not refuel or visually verify fuel quantity prior to departing Kansas city. The flt to st. louis was on the left tank. As the acft approached the Columbia, MO VOR at an altitude of 3000 ft MSL the eng failed. The pilot stated he…NTSB LAX82FUG13Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportBeech 95-C55 · Ontario, CAWhile descending near banning, CA, the pilot lowered the gear after becoming aware of a popped circuit breaker. At the destination, there was an overcast with the tops at 4500 ft, so he diverted toward burbank, CA with the gear down. The overcast extended…NTSB ANC82DA050Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportCessna 185F · Near Chinitna B, AKThe aircraft was chartered to salvage gear from a burned hovercraft that was beached about one mile south of Chinitna bay. The pilot reported that the two passengers got the gear ready to load while he held the plane off the beach by hand, trying to keep the…NTSB MKC82DA107Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna A188 · Appleton City, MOThe pilot elected to land on a crowned, asphalt, farm road while repositioning the aircraft for an agricultural operation. He reported that shortly after touchdown, the aircraft pulled to the left and the left wing entered high weeds. He said he was unable to…NTSB ATL82DA165Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportBeech A36 · Myrtle Beach, SCAs the pilot approached his destination, he descended from 9000 ft MSL and leveled at 1600 ft MSL. At about the time he leveled, the engine quit abruptly. He stated that he switched the fuel selector to the right tank and tried to start the engine, but was…NTSB FTW82DA216Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna A188B · Gould, ARThe pilot stated that there were trees on the east end of the field that he was fertilizing and the wind was from the southwest at 15, gusting 20 KTS. The temperature was about 90 degrees. The pilot reported that when he was turning to go into the field, a…NTSB NYC82DA118Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBeech V35B · Toms River, NJDuring landing, the aircraft swerved off the left side of the runway and encountered soft terrain. The nose and left main landing gear were substantially damaged and there was minor damage to the right wing, flap, and aileron. The pilot reported that during…NTSB FTW82DA213Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna A185E · Lafayette, LAThe pilot stated that during a water landing the right main landing gear dropped down causing the aircraft to swerve to the right. The left wing contacted the water and received substantial damage. The reason for the gear to drop out was never determined.NTSB FTW82DA212Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna 210L · Wichita Falls, TXAfter climbing to 2500 ft the engine suddenly lost power and quit. The pilot lowered the landing gear and shut down all switches but did not extend the flaps. During the ensuing emergency landing the aircraft nosed over in a wheat field. Engine examination…NTSB NYC82FFA06Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna A188B · White Lake, NYWhile returning from a spraying operation, the engine began running rough, and within seconds, it lost power. The pilot was unable to restart the engine, and subsequently, ditched the aircraft in a reservior. An engine teardown revealed that the crankshaft…NTSB MIA82DA124Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 188 · Alpha, FLThe pilot reported that during takeoff, the engine began running rough at about 1000 ft. he noted that the fuel pressure had increased abnormally and black puffs of smoke were coming out of the exhaust. He dumped his load and gained a small amount of…NTSB ATL82DA138Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBellanca 17-30 · Havelock, NCAbout eight minutes after takeoff, the pilot declared an emergency and reported an engine failure. He diverted, but was unable to reach the airport. A gear-up landing was made about one mile short of the runway. An examination of the aircraft revealed that…NTSB NYC82FHD12Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 188A · Winslow, NJThe acft ran out of fuel while returning to the arpt. The acft landed into a plowed field & then on into an orchard.NTSB CHI82DA166Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 210 · Galesburg, ILThe pilot was discussing short field landing techniques and the use of flaps with the student pilot/passenger and forgot to lower the landing gear. The wheels up landing resulted in substantial damage to the aircraft.NTSB MKC82FA075Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Smithville, MOThe plt reported a loss of power & unable to reach the arpt. The acft collided with trees during the forced landing & then landed hard, gear up, in a farmyard. Examination revealed that the left fuel tank was empty. The right fuel tank was full & the fuel…NTSB DEN82DA079Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 402A · Bismarck, NDThe pilot discovered that the gear would not extend electrically. Manual extension was attempted, but the crank would not turn in either direction. While applying pressure to the cranks, the chain drive failed. The plane was landed with the gear retracted.…NTSB MKC82IA071Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech F33A · Chesterfield, MOWhen the aircraft was returning for landing, the pilot selected gear down and stated that he felt it extend but could not recall seeing the green gear down lights because he was scanning for traffic. Shortly afterwards he experienced a rapid electrical power…NTSB FTW82DPG10Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna 188B · Glenwood, ARThe pilot became disoriented while on a ferry flight. He spotted a water tower in the town of Glenwood, AR and determined that he was about 35 miles southeast of his destination. He reported that the fuel gauge indicated between 1/4 and 1/2 full after he…NTSB FTW82DA163Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna TU-206A · Rachal, TXThe aircraft wreckage was found by a rancher on may 1, 1982. The date of accident and circumstances could not be determined. The accident reporting forms sent to the registered owner were returned undelivered. Dea found 340 lb. Of marijuana on board the…NTSB LAX82DA151Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBeech V35B · Terminal Island, CAThe pilot and a mechanic were on a flight to test the aircraft after changing the magnetos, spark plugs, and ignition harness. During the flight, the engine began running rough, but smoothed out after the boost pump was switched on. A short time later, the…NTSB LAX82DUG11Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBellanca 300A · Lucerne, CAThe owner of the aircraft reported that there was a gradual loss of engine power. The plane was landed on a dirt road; however, there was insufficient room to stop before reaching the end of the road. The owner reported that he swerved to avoid a dead end…NTSB ATL82FKG11Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportCessna 210 · Lexington, GAIn the early morning hours on 4/23/82, the aircraft departed covington, GA and proceeded on an undetermined route. At about 2300 PST that night, residents near the accident site heard the sounds of a crash. The wreckage was found the next morning about 1000…