NTSB investigations: Continental IO-520 series, NM
84 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
| 1967 | 2 |
|---|---|
| 1968 | 7 |
| 1969 | 2 |
| 1971 | 2 |
| 1972 | 3 |
| 1973 | 2 |
| 1974 | 2 |
| 1975 | 7 |
| 1976 | 2 |
| 1977 | 6 |
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1980 | 2 |
| 1981 | 3 |
| 1982 | 3 |
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1985 | 2 |
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1987 | 2 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1996 | 3 |
| 1997 | 3 |
| 1998 | 2 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2007 | 2 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2025 | 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\" = 'NM' 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" = 'NM' 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" 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 WPR25FA279Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportBellanca 17-30A · Moriarty, NMOn September 16, 2025, about 1132 mountain daylight time, a Bellanca 17-30A, N432DM, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Moriarty, New Mexico. The pilot receiving instruction was fatally injured and the flight instructor…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 GAA17CA313Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185 · Clovis, NMThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting crosswind conditions.NTSB GAA17CA226Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 210 · Santa Teresa, NMThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, porpoised landing and subsequent nose-over.NTSB CEN14LA345Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210L · Las Vegas, NMThe pilot's loss of airplane control during an aborted landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in his attempt to land on a runway closed by a notice to airmen and the loss of engine power due to fuel…NTSB CEN14CA151Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 17 30A · Santa Rosa, NMThe pilot's mismanagement of the available fuel supply which resulted in a loss of engine power and subsequent emergency landing.NTSB CEN12FA291Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · Las Vegas, NMThe pilot’s loss of airplane control for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination revealed no evidence of preimpact anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB CEN12LA261Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Albuquerque, NMThe partial loss of engine power due to an intake valve that was stuck in the open position.NTSB CEN11FA347Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech F33A · Taos, NMThe pilot’s continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in loss of situational awareness, and a possible encounter with icing conditions.NTSB CEN11LA307Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 320 · Lake Heron, NMThe pilot’s controlled flight into terrain while conducting a flight at low altitude in instrument meteorological conditions.NTSB CEN10LA399Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35A · Truth or Consequences, NMA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB DFW08FA170Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna U206F · Santa Rosa, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain safe flying airspeed for undetermined reasons resulting in an inadvertent stall.NTSB DEN08LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210K · Los Alamos, NMThe binding of the nose landing gear doors for undetermined reasons, resulting in the pilot having to make a nose gear up landing.NTSB DEN07FA100Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Placitas, NMthe failure of the pilot to maintain adequate terrain separation, for undetermined reasons, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. A contributing factor was the mountainous terrain.NTSB DEN05CA001Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 185F · Santa Fe, NMthe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing roll resulting in a ground loop. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind.NTSB DEN03LA135Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Angel Fire, NMthe instructor's inadequate supervision which resulted in the pilot's loss of directional control and the subsequent impact with the ditch. Contributing factors include the instructor's inadequate remedial action and the inadvertent ground loop/swerve.NTSB DEN01LA091Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca BL17-30 · Columbus, NMThe impact with terrain following an inadvertent stall/mush by the pilot during a go-around. A contributing factor was a dust devil.NTSB DEN01LA047Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V-35A · Albuquerque, NMthe pilot's inattention during night taxiing, which resulted in his airplane impacting a parked airplane.NTSB DEN00LA140Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188 · Gallup, NMThe pilot's failure to compensate for the wind conditions. Factors were the pilot's selection of the wrong runway, and the tailwind/crosswind weather conditions.NTSB FTW98LA213Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A-36 · Ruidoso, NMInadvertent post departure stall. A factor was high gusty winds.NTSB FTW98LA148Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Taos, NMThe total failure of the landing gear retraction/extension assembly for reasons undetermined.NTSB FTW98LA081Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310R · Grants, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which failed to secure the right engine oil cap, resulting in oil exhaustion and the loss of engine…NTSB FTW98LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185C · Farmington, NMthe pilot's improper preflight of the airplane, by failing to properly set the elevator trim for takeoff, and his improper use use of the elevator flight controls. A related factor was: the pilot's lack of recent experience in the make and model of airplane.NTSB FTW98LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210L · Albuquerque, NMthe pilot's failure to extend the landing gear. A related factor was his attention being diverted.NTSB FTW97LA053Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Ruidoso, NMfailure of the pilot to maintain directional control during landing roll, and his delayed aborted landing. The gusty crosswind and blown left main tire were considered to be related factors.NTSB FTW96LA226Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNavion NA1 · Los Lunas, NMThe total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW96LA106Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Belen, NMprevious damage, looseness of the main landing gear, and inadequate maintenance.NTSB FTW92LA060Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Albuquerque, NMThe pilot in command failed to properly monitor the fuel consumption rate of the airplane when he perceived that it might be higher than normal. The engine failure was a result of fuel exhaustion, aggravated by possible fuel siphoning from the tanks.NTSB DEN91LA123Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Conchas Dam, NMLanding gear locking mechanism loose, landing gear wheel deployed inadvertently, and maintenance alignment not performed. Factors were: propeller governor underspeed, maintenance adjustment not corrected, and lowering of flaps not performed.NTSB DEN88LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Angel Fire, NMThe private plt and five pax were returning home from a skiing trip. During takeoff the acft encountered a left crosswind from 270 degrees, at an estimated 40 knots. The plt lifted off early, then the wind pulled. The acft stalled and impacted right of the…NTSB DEN87LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Taos, NMThe plt was making a night VFR landing approach to rwy 22 at Taos, new Mexico, when the acft struck some high voltage power transmission lines running perpendicular to the rwy. The plt was able to maintain control of the acft and landed it successfully. The…NTSB DEN86LA257Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35 · Albuquerque, NMThe plt landed hard at the abq municipal arpt. The plt said he had runaway trim causing loss of control. The pax felt the plt lost control due to temporary physical incapacitation. Exam of the flt control system revealed no evidence of a flt control system…NTSB DEN86LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech F33A · Santa Teresa, NMThe plt reported the cylinder head temp began 'falling back out of green' shortly after takeoff. The plt reversed direction & landed at the arpt, but failed to extend the gear, substantially damaging the acft. The investigation of theeng revealed the exhaust…NTSB MKC85LA075Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · Anton Chico, NMPilot stated that he was on a VFR no-flight-plan-flight from meade, KS, to alburquerque, NM, when he saw a cloud bank ahead. While diverting around, he flew into haze that became clouds. Recovery from strong down and up drafts did substantial damage to wings,…NTSB DEN84LA072Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Angel Fire, NMAfter making a x-country flt from Oklahoma city, ok to Angel Fire, NM, the plt landed on a snow covered rwy at an elevation of 8382 ft. during the landing, the acft bounced, drifted to the left side of the rwy, then hit a 3-1/2 ft snowbank. The plt reported…NTSB FTW84FA104Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Marquez, NMThe acft was flown at altitudes up to 15000 ft in areas of forecast icing. The acft was not equipped with oxygen. The acft was flown above 14000 ft for about 20 minutes after which it descended into icing conditions. Shortly thereafter, the acft made a climb…NTSB FTW83LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Lovington, NMThe pilot reported that while taking off with a light crosswind, the right passenger door opened. While trying to catch papers and hold the door, the right propeller struck the runway and the right main gear began collapsing. By this time, the pilot decided…NTSB FTW82FA103Accident · 6 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Magdalena, NMThe plt was advised of the icing conditions to be expected three different times during his wx briefing. At 1524 while enroute at 14,000 ft, the plt was advised of a PIREP of light to moderate icing between 14,O00 & 22,000 ft. the plt replied that was about…NTSB FTW82DA053Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna P206 · Las Cruces, NMDuring arrival, the pilot received an advisory from UNICOM to land on runway 04. He reported that during the landing, he encountered a variable, quartering tailwind that was gusting to 30 knots. The nose gear assembly and attaching fuselage structure were…NTSB FTW82FQA08Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 210L · Farmington, NMNTSB FTW81DQG46Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 188B · Portales, NMNTSB FTW81FQA34Accident · No injuriesClosedBellanca 17-30 · Albuquerque, NMNTSB FTW81FQA06Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 206 · Farmington, NMNTSB DEN80FQA18Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech A36 · Yes0, NMNTSB DEN79FA006Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech A36 · Silver City, NMNTSB DEN78FQA39Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech 58 · Albuquerque, NMNTSB DEN78FQG03Accident · Minor injuriesClosedAero Cmdr 200D · Clovis, NMNTSB DEN78FA039Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 210K · Corona, NMNTSB DEN78DQA10Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 185F · Las Vegas, NMNTSB DEN77DQA54Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 210E · Carrizozo, NM