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NTSB investigations: Continental IO-520 series, ND

38 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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Phase of flight

Aircraft model

Cases per year

19652026

NTSB investigations: Continental IO-520 series, ND per year, 1965–2026: 38 cases
1965	1
1966	1
1967	1
1968	1
1971	2
1974	2
1976	1
1978	1
1979	1
1980	2
1981	1
1982	1
1984	1
1986	2
1987	3
1990	1
1992	2
1995	4
1996	2
1997	1
1998	1
2004	1
2005	1
2006	1
2011	2
2021	1

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Latest cases

Query with SQL

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" = 'ND' 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

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\" = 'ND' 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" = 'ND' 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

Run 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 CEN21LA371Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 210D · West Fargo, NDA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.Aug 10, 2021 · N3944Y · Substantial damage NTSB CEN11FA508Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Williston, NDThe pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a partial loss of engine power while maneuvering at a low altitude.Jul 26, 2011 · N41MK · Substantial damage NTSB CEN11CA502Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A188B · Devils Lake, NDThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in a stall during the aerial application.Jul 22, 2011 · N731AU · Substantial damage NTSB CHI06LA240Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Rolla, NDThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain during the aerial-application flight, and the loss of engine power due to the overstress failure of the engine crankshaft sustained during ground impact. Contributing to the accident was the low-altitude…Aug 18, 2006 · N9224R · Substantial damage NTSB CHI05LA154Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Washburn, NDThe separation of the tailwheel assembly, the pilot's directional control of the airplane not possible during the takeoff, and the unsuitable terrain the pilot encountered.Jun 19, 2005 · N774T · Substantial damage NTSB CHI04LA225Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Mylo, NDThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the windmill. The windmill was a contributing factor.Aug 12, 2004 · N92806 · Destroyed NTSB CHI98LA348Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Bottineau, NDThe partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's excessive use of brake pressure which resulted in the aircraft nosing over..Sep 4, 1998 · N1005F · Substantial damage NTSB CHI97LA157Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · La Moure, NDa loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to jettison the load. Factors involved were the exceeded weight and balance limits, and the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation.Jun 5, 1997 · N8293G · Substantial damage NTSB CHI97LA002Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Finley, NDfailure of the flight instructor (CFI) to ensure that clearance from the dock was maintained, while starting to taxi. The crosswind was a related factor.Oct 3, 1996 · N185ND · Substantial damage NTSB CHI96LA257Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188 · Napoleon, NDthe pilot's improper use of the rudder to correct the airplane's drift to the right. A factor was the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind.Jul 29, 1996 · N5708G · Substantial damage NTSB CHI95LA276Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185E · Dickinson, NDthe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, and his improper recovery from the bounced landing. The high wind was a factor.Aug 14, 1995 · N47428 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI95LA241Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188 · Bremen, NDthe pilot's inadequate preflight planning. Deteriating aircraft performance was a factor.Jul 29, 1995 · N9980G · Destroyed NTSB CHI95LA225Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Williston, NDengine failure due to low fuel pressure at high power settings and subsequent detonation. A factor was an evasive maneuver to avoid obstacles which precipitated a stall. Additional factors include the hay bales, farm equipment, and the runway berm.Jul 16, 1995 · N29000 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI95LA076Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35A-TC · Pembina, NDthe pilot's misjudgement of the actual altitude of the airplane. Factors were the visual illusion caused by the snow covered runway environment and the whiteout weather condition.Jan 29, 1995 · N68DC · Substantial damage NTSB CHI92DTG06Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 188B · Cogswell, NDLoss of engine power as a result of a complete piston failure.Sep 14, 1992 · N9747G · Substantial damage NTSB CHI92LA117Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech F33A · Langdon, NDFailure of the pilot to fully extend the landing gear using manual procedures after an electrical system failure. A factor associated with the accident is the pilot misreading a published emergency procedure.Mar 21, 1992 · N2046W · Substantial damage NTSB DEN90LA156Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188 · Michigan, NDThe failure of the pilot to maintain proper alignment during landing.Jul 11, 1990 · N4940R · Substantial damage NTSB DEN87DTG01Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 188 · Valley City, NDThe plt rprtd the eng lost pwr drg a swath run & the acft was dmgd drg a forced lndg in a field of mature sunflowers. An exam of the acft revealed that both fuel tanks & the gascolater contained fuel. Subsequently, the eng was started at the acdnt site & it…Aug 4, 1987 · N3530Q · Substantial damage NTSB DEN87LA140Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TU206D · Garrison, NDThe plt and a photographer were photo-mapping at 3,000 feet MSL. The plt reported that the engine quit at cruise. The plt selected a gravel road for the forced landing. The aircraft landed short of the intended touchdown pointin a plowed field and on…Jun 1, 1987 · N72415 · Substantial damage NTSB DEN87LA062Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Bismarck, NDThe plt, while at cruise, detected an odor he suspected to be overheated electrical wiring. He diverted to a nearby arpt for a precautionary landing. The plt shutdown all electrical pwr after communication with the twr. Prior to landing, the plt turned on…Mar 6, 1987 · N9025V · Substantial damage NTSB DEN86LA255Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B58 · Fargo, NDThe pilot stated that during the landing roll he inadertently retracted the landing gear along with the flaps.Sep 19, 1986 · N9025V · Substantial damage NTSB DEN86LA230Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Langdon, NDWhile ground taxiing for takeoff the acft left main gear brake failed. During the ensuing right ground loop the left main gear collapsed and the left wing impacted the asphalt taxiway.Aug 10, 1986 · N2417J · Substantial damage NTSB DEN84LA255Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188A · Jamestown, NDPlt stated, 'landing at dusk into sun. Landed into hill. Hard landing knocking feet (right) off rudder. Airplane groundlooped to left, hit ditch and flipped on its top.' Plt also stated fatigue from flying 4 hours on the day of the accident was a contributing…Aug 8, 1984 · N5634J · Substantial damage 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.…May 7, 1982 · N4504Q · Substantial damage NTSB DEN81FTG14Accident · Minor injuriesClosedBellanca 17-30A · Williston, NDJul 23, 1981 · N8797V · Substantial damage NTSB DEN81DTG02Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna A185F · Minot, NDNov 7, 1980 · N1475F · Substantial damage NTSB DEN80FTG11Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 188 · Fairmount, NDMay 27, 1980 · N731WG · Substantial damage NTSB MKC79FTG13Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech V35 · Bismarck, NDAug 3, 1979 · N911V · Substantial damage NTSB MKC78FTG09Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 188B · Sheyenne, NDJun 3, 1978 · N84677 · Destroyed NTSB MKC76FTG23Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna T210G · Flasher, NDJul 2, 1976 · N6863R · Substantial damage NTSB MKC75FTG06Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 188 · Cummings, NDJul 25, 1974 · N8119G · Substantial damage NTSB MKC74FTG19Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 188 · Crete, NDJun 22, 1974 · N8075G · Substantial damage NTSB MKC72FTG11Accident · No injuriesClosedAero Comr 200D · Carpio, NDAug 27, 1971 · N2979T · Substantial damage NTSB MKC72FTG01Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 188 · Grafton, NDJul 1, 1971 · N9946G · Destroyed NTSB MKC69D0128Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech S35 · Elgin, NDJul 21, 1968 · N8824M · Substantial damage NTSB MKC68F0075Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech V35 · Fargo, NDJul 3, 1967 · N911V · Substantial damage NTSB MKC67F0040Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech S35 · Wahpeton, NDJul 12, 1966 · N198Q · Substantial damage NTSB MKC66F0316Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 210D · Fargo, NDNov 4, 1965 · N3764Y · Substantial damage