NTSB investigations: Continental IO-520 series, ID

74 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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'ID' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
    AND 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"

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NTSB WPR25LA238Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185E · Warren, IDThe pilot’s failure to adequately compensate for a wind gust during the departure roll, which resulted in a loss of directional control and a runway excursion.Aug 2, 2025 · N2252T · Substantial damageNTSB WPR24LA199Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185E · Nampa, IDLoss of directional control during the takeoff roll.Jun 13, 2024 · N2768J · Substantial damageNTSB WPR23LA350Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna U206C · Challis, IDThe failure of the left main landing gear spring assembly due to a fatigue crack. Contributing to the accident was the improper maintenance on the landing gear spring assembly which allowed corrosion to develop.Sep 20, 2023 · N3923G · Substantial damageNTSB WPR22LA314Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech F33A · Wilder, IDCatastrophic engine failure during the initial climb due to an incorrectly installed crankshaft counterweight retaining ring.Aug 21, 2022 · N4133S · Substantial damageNTSB 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.May 2, 2021 · N9BB · Substantial damageNTSB WPR20LA033Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 35 · Caldwell, IDThe total loss of engine power due to the separation of the wastegate exhaust elbow.Nov 23, 2019 · N7956M · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA545Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna P206 · Caldwell, IDThe pilot's improper approach, which resulted in a long landing, a runway overrun, and collision with a drainage culvert.Sep 13, 2019 · N4746F · Substantial damageNTSB WPR19LA190Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna P206 · Cascade, IDA loss of engine power due to the pilot’s improper leaning of the engine.Jul 14, 2019 · N131DV · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA054Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 206 · Boise, IDThe airplane’s impact with a bird during the approach.Nov 10, 2018 · N16HT · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA501Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185 · McCall, IDThe disconnection of the brake cylinder actuator rod, which resulted in the pilot’s inability to maintain directional control during the landing roll.Aug 20, 2018 · N93039 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA106Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185 · Lowman, IDThe pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, which resulted in a loss of directional control.Jan 12, 2018 · N2W · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA497Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech A36 · Loman, IDThe pilot’s inadequate compensation for a tailwind, which resulted in a runway overrun.Aug 19, 2017 · N136BJ · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA442Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185 · Nampa, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.Jul 26, 2017 · N208SS · Substantial damageNTSB WPR17LA154Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech D55 · Hailey, IDThe pilot’s loss of directional control during landing.Jul 14, 2017 · N1796A · Substantial damageNTSB GAA16CA446Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185 · Caldwell, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a ground loop.Aug 21, 2016 · N4477R · Substantial damageNTSB GAA16CA375Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185 · Hayden Lake, IDThe pilot's failure to retract the amphibious airplane's land-wheels prior to landing on a lake, which resulted in a nose over.Jun 26, 2016 · N185TG · Substantial damageNTSB WPR16FA131Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Coeur d'Alene, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while maneuvering at low altitude in mountainous terrain.Jun 25, 2016 · N4585F · Substantial damageNTSB WPR13CA341Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185F · Pocatello, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing with gusting wind and a quartering tailwind.Jul 25, 2013 · N31YH · Substantial damageNTSB WPR13CA326Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185F · Cascade, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees during final approach due to the sun glare that obscured the pilot's vision.Jul 14, 2013 · N185BW · Substantial damageNTSB WPR13CA199Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185E · Cottonwood, IDThe pilot’s failure to see and avoid an object on the grass airstrip during the takeoff.Apr 7, 2013 · N2303Y · Substantial damageNTSB WPR10LA421Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206 · Grangeville, IDThe pilot’s decision to fly with a known defective nosewheel assembly, which resulted in a loss of directional control and nose-over on landing after the assembly shifted out of alignment during the flight.Aug 23, 2010 · N29100 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR10CA368Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185F · Coeur d'Alene, IDThe pilot's inadequate compensation for a wind gust during the landing roll.Jul 18, 2010 · N619VM · Substantial damageNTSB WPR10LA331Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Coeur d'Alene, IDThe loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons.Jul 5, 2010 · N8133G · Substantial damageNTSB WPR10CA291Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 188B · Blackfoot, IDA loss of directional control during the landing roll as a result of a worn tail wheel locking mechanism.Jun 14, 2010 · N9357K · Substantial damageNTSB WPR10LA155Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKeller FK1 Stol · Dixie, IDThe failure of the experimental FK1 pilot to maintain clearance from a parked airplane while landing.Feb 26, 2010 · N4XK · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB WPR09CA444Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech V35 · Hailey, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing in crosswind conditions.Sep 13, 2009 · N81895 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR09LA343Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206G · Yellow Pine, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the trees while taking off in a high-density altitude. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's failure to perform pre-takeoff performance calculations, his positioning of the elevator trim in a nose-down…Jul 14, 2009 · N71BS · Substantial damageNTSB SEA08LA134Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHawker Beechcraft E-55 · Coeur d'Alene, IDLoss of engine power for undetermined reasons.May 13, 2008 · N5885C · Substantial damageNTSB LAX07CA230Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech V35B · Yellow Pine, IDThe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point on landing.Jul 24, 2007 · N6056Y · Substantial damageNTSB SEA07LA140Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Shearer, IDA fracture and separation of the left main landing gear strut during the landing roll due to fatigue.May 30, 2007 · N104DE · Substantial damageNTSB LAX07CA132Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna U206-C · Cottonwood, IDThe pilot's misjudgment of distance/speed, which resulted in a overshoot of the runway in tailwind conditions and subsequent nose over. Factors in the accident were the tail wind condition and the short runway.Apr 22, 2007 · N29100 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA06CA090Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A188B · Minidoka, IDThe pilot's failure to abort the takeoff. A berm at the end of the runway was a factor.May 3, 2006 · N8959G · Substantial damageNTSB SEA06CA048Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185E · Lewiston, IDThe failure of the left main landing gear attaching bolt, which resulted in the left main gear collapsing during the landing roll.Jan 30, 2006 · N2303Y · Substantial damageNTSB SEA05LA009Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · White Bird, IDThe pilot's failure to attain the proper airspeed for takeoff and his improper soft-field takeoff procedure. Factors contributing to the accident included the pilot's improper preflight planning, the fence, and the closed exhaust stack.Oct 17, 2004 · N101AM · Substantial damageNTSB SEA04FA190Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna U206F · Stanley, IDThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in VFR flight into IMC, and his failure to maintain aircraft control.Sep 14, 2004 · N20GV · Substantial damageNTSB SEA04LA189Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P206A · Clearwater, IDA loss of engine power due to fatigue crack propagation of the number three piston pin while in cruise flight, leading to a power off forced landing in an open field. Factors include soft uphill terrain.Sep 13, 2004 · N4661F · Substantial damageNTSB SEA04CA164Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna U206G · Rose Lake, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the powerlines on final approach which resulted in a hard landing. A factor contributing the to accident were the powerlines.Aug 13, 2004 · N9752Z · Substantial damageNTSB SEA03CA119Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna P206 · Gooding, IDImproper flare while landing. Factors include inadequate preflight preparation and a tow bar that had not been removed prior to the flight.Jun 27, 2003 · N2825X · Substantial damageNTSB SEA02LA114Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHunter Comp Air 6 · McCall, IDThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Contributing factors were a 30 degree crosswind and the pilot's lack of experience in the newly acquired make/model aircraft.Jun 28, 2002 · N6008N · Substantial damageNTSB SEA02LA112Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182L · Donnelly, IDThe pilot's failure to arrest an excessive descent rate during an attempted landing, and his inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. Factors include a high density altitude , and trees near the runway.Jun 26, 2002 · N42505 · DestroyedNTSB SEA01FA100Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna U206F · Cambridge, IDAirspeed not maintained and an inadvertent stall while maneuvering. Mountainous terrain was a factor.Nov 16, 2000 · N8529Q · DestroyedNTSB SEA00LA123Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210E · Pocatello, IDImproper landing flare resulting in a hard landing. Factors include dark night environmental conditions and lack of recent experience for night landings.Jul 3, 2000 · N2331F · Substantial damageNTSB SEA00FA012Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna U206F · Challis, IDAircraft control was not maintained. The pilot's improper decision to abort the landing and flight into a box canyon were factors.Oct 31, 1999 · N902CT · Substantial damageNTSB SEA00LA002Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech F33A · Idaho Falls, IDThe pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions. Factors include gusty, turbulent, variable crosswinds, and a fence in the vicinity of the runway.Oct 16, 1999 · N95CF · Substantial damageNTSB SEA98FA081Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna P206C · Dubois, IDAttempted VFR flight into IMC and a loss of aircraft control. An inadequate weather evaluation and drug impairment were factors.May 21, 1998 · N8669Z · Substantial damageNTSB SEA96LA089Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185E · Cascade, IDthe pilot's improper planning/decision, his failure to ensure that the airplane would maintain proper clearance from obstructions (trees), and his delay in aborting the takeoff. The soft/wet runway and tailwind were related factors.May 5, 1996 · N185MP · Substantial damageNTSB SEA96FA021Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 210D · Yellow Pine, IDimproper planning/decision by the pilot, his resultant VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain altitude and clearance from mountainous terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: the adverse weather…Nov 18, 1995 · N3741Y · DestroyedNTSB SEA96LA002Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185E · Ola, IDThe pilot's inadequate preflight preparation by failing to determine that the takeoff area was clear of obstructions. The rock was a factor.Oct 4, 1995 · N70221 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA94LA232Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210D · Paris, IDAn inadvertent wheels up landing.Sep 3, 1994 · N3759Y · Substantial damageNTSB SEA94LA093Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210D · Cobalt, IDThe pilot selected unsuitable terrain for landing. Factors in the accident were: the wet runway and rising terrain that precluded a go-around.Mar 30, 1994 · N3820Y · Substantial damage