NTSB investigations: Continental IO-520 series, LA
101 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.
Cases per year
| 1965 | 1 |
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| 1966 | 1 |
| 1967 | 2 |
| 1968 | 1 |
| 1969 | 2 |
| 1970 | 4 |
| 1971 | 3 |
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1973 | 1 |
| 1974 | 5 |
| 1976 | 1 |
| 1977 | 4 |
| 1978 | 6 |
| 1979 | 7 |
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1982 | 3 |
| 1983 | 3 |
| 1984 | 2 |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1986 | 3 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1996 | 3 |
| 1998 | 3 |
| 2000 | 3 |
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 2 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 |
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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\" = 'LA' 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"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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'LA' 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'))
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NTSB CEN27LA014AccidentClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openCessna 210N · Gonzales, LANTSB CEN25FA144Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportCessna 210L · Raceland, LAOn April 2, 2025, at 2030 central daylight time, a Cessna 210L airplane, N1574P, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Raceland, Louisiana. The pilot and flight instructor were fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…NTSB CEN25LA017Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 58 · Shreveport, LAThe pilot’s inadvertent failure to lower the landing gear before touching down.NTSB CEN24LA150Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna U206B · Chandeluer Islands, LAThe pilot’s improper decision to attempt a landing on rough water conditions, which resulted in an impact with the water.NTSB CEN24LA100Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeechcraft BE58 · DeRidder, LAThe pilot’s encounter with heavy rain, hail, and severe turbulence associated with a thunderstorm, which resulted in substantial damage to the airplane.NTSB CEN24LA047Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185F · Barataria, LAA recreational boat crossed in front of the airplane’s path during landing on the water which resulted in the airplane colliding with the boat.NTSB CEN22LA391Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech F33A · Baton Rouge, LAThe sudden and total loss of fuel flow to the engine for undetermined reasons.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 CEN19FA271Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna U206 · Hopedale, LAThe controlled flight into terrain (CFIT), resulting from the pilot’s failure to maintain proper altitude and continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions.NTSB GAA18CA335Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech A36 · Gilliam, LAThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during a soft-field takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB CEN17LA328Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Gonzales, LAA partial loss of engine power due to inadequate maintenance, including worn spark plugs and a leaking fuel hose fitting.NTSB CEN14LA425Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206E · Braithwaite, LAThe pilot's mismanagement of the fuel system, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and the subsequent forced landing.NTSB CEN12LA434Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · New Orleans, LAThe pilot's failure to lower the landing gear before touchdown.NTSB CEN09CA272Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185F · Patterson, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed in a turn while attempting to return to land, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the reported loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB DFW07LA120Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206G · Leeville, LAThe failure of the operator of the powerboat to maintain separation from the departing floatplane.NTSB DFW06CA016Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 210L · Baker, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance during takeoff roll.NTSB DFW05CA216Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A188B · Winnsboro, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the take-off roll.NTSB FTW04LA201Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-400 · Clayton, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the high tension power lines.NTSB FTW03FA044Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 210L · Kentwood, LAThe failure of the #1 and #2 connecting rods during climb to cruise due to overheating, resulting from oil starvation. A contributing factor was the low cloud conditions limiting the pilot's visibility during the ensuing emergency landing.NTSB FTW02LA191Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE-V35B · Baton Rouge, LAthe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW02TA007Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna A185F · Houma, LAthe pilot's high flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB FTW01LA071Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Shreveport, LAthe pilot's failure to maintain visual separation with a parked airplane while taxing. Contributory factors were the dark night light conditions, the rain, and the non-lighted ramp area where the unoccupied airplane was parked.NTSB FTW01FA020Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 185F · Jena, LAThe pilot's decision to land on a highway with vehicle traffic and obstacles and his failure to maintain proper clearance from the obstacles.NTSB FTW00LA180Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · New Orleans, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB FTW00LA166Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Pioneer, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with trees while maneuvering during an aerial application flight. A factor was the pilot's lack in experience with aerial application flight operations.NTSB FTW99LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185F · Venice, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during high speed step-taxi. A factor was the swell left by the boat.NTSB FTW98FA338Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 210M · Leesville, LAThe pilot's failure to establish a climb during a night go-around. Factors were the lack of visual cues available to the pilot and the dark night illumination.NTSB FTW98LA280Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Shreveport, LAThe collapsed nose gear as a result of failure of the nose gear locking mechanism.NTSB FTW96LA338Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Winnsboro, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and altitude/clearance during the takeoff. A factor was the density altitude.NTSB FTW96LA171Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206G · Venice, LAthe pilot's inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions. A factor was the fog.NTSB FTW96LA103Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Belle Chase, LAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of directional control and subsequent encounter with a ditch. The crosswind was a related factor.NTSB FTW95LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Abbeville, LAThe pilot's failure to compensate for wind conditions. A factor was the crosswind.NTSB FTW90DRD15Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 188 · Archibald, LAThe power loss for undetermined reasons. A factor was the rough uneven terrain in which the forced landing was performed.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 FTW88LA111Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210D · New Roads, LAThe airplane had not had an annual inspection and had not been flown for over a year. The pilot stated he found no contamination during the draining of the fuel sumps. Shortly after takeoff, the engine started sputtering and eventually stopped. During the…NTSB FTW87FA100Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech D55 · Cameron, LAThe left engine lost power at rotation but, due to the short runway (2500-SOD), the pilot elected to continue the takeoff. He switched the left fuel selector, placed the boost pump switch in the 'high' position and retracted the landing gear and flaps but did…NTSB FTW87DRD01Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna A188B · Gilbert, LAThe acft was conducting aerial application operations when a decrease in fuel pressure and engine surging occurred. Examination failed to reveal a reason for the loss of fuel pressure and the subsequent surging of the engine. The emergency landing had to be…NTSB FTW86FA115Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna P206C · Grand Chenier, LAThe aircraft impacted the marshy terrain while in a very shallow descent and wings level attitude and at a relatively high speed (I.e.,cruise). It then cartwheeled and slid to a stop. There was evidence of substantial engine power being developed at impact.…NTSB FTW86LA095Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Orange Grove, LADuring a part 135 check ride, the check plt had the plt execute a pwr off landing from an alt of 150 ft AGL. The plt reacted to the pwr loss by attempting a left turn to land. The acft then stalled and impacted the ground after the failure maintain airspeed.NTSB FTW85LA215Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210E · Natchitoches, LAThe pilot experienced partial power loss due to ingestion of the alternate air door shaft needle bearing rollers into the engine, and cross firing of the right magneto. He reportedly closed the throttle and made a gear up forced landing. The aircraft slid…NTSB FTW85LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185E · Morgan City, LAPlt arrived at intended lndg site on remote pipeline canal where quarter boat was operating, overflew site and visually checked conditons. After 100-150 yds of landing roll, the right float struck a submerged object. Float filled with water and acft rolled…NTSB FTW84LA203Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185F · Belle Chasse, LAWhen the plt attempted to start the eng, it 'hung up in the middle of the compression stroke.' He stated that after confirming that the magnetos were off, he attempted to 'free the propeller by hand.' The eng started as soon as the propeller was moved. The…NTSB FTW84LA042Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Freemason Is., LAThe acft was on the return leg of a fishing trip at night. According to the plt, the float plane lifted off after a fairly long run on smooth water. He stated that at 200 ft AGL & 90 KTS, he initiated a 10 to 15 deg right turn & rolled out on a heading of 350…NTSB FTW83LA381Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Plain Dealing, LAThe plt flew from his home base to Plain Dealing, LA to onload material for aerial application. During the landing roll-out, the right main gear leg failed. A metallurgical exam revealed the gear leg failed from fatigue which was initiated by corrosion pits…NTSB FTW83LA210Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Winsboro, LAAprx 600 feet of the 2300 foot strip is concrete and the remainder is turf. According to the pilot, he raised the tail prior to running off the concrete. As the takeoff roll continued onto the turf, the acft veered sharply to the right. Full left rudder,…NTSB FTW83LA069Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · New Orleans, LAThe eng quit while the amphibious acft was over the city. The acft had insufficient altitude to reach the Mississippi river & the plt made a forced landing on a residential street. The left main tank contained 14 gals of fuel & no usable fuel was in the right…NTSB FTW83LA050Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Venice, LAPilot making water takeoff pass piers collided with a tug that appeared out of a slip. Aircraft sank.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 FTW82DRD05Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna A185F · Pecan Island, LANTSB FTW81DRD50Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna A185F · Leeville, LA