NTSB investigations: Continental IO-520 series, NV

63 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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NTSB investigations: Continental IO-520 series, NV per year, 1966–2026: 63 cases
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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\" = 'NV' 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 WPR26LA298Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openCessna A185F · Reno, NVAug 8, 2026 · N185 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR21LA030Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 310 · Las Vegas, NVThe pilot’s failure to maintain the airplane’s minimum controllable airspeed while maneuvering with one engine inoperative. Also causal was the loss of power in the left engine due to oil starvation. Contributing to the accident were inadequate maintenance…Oct 29, 2020 · N101G · DestroyedNTSB WPR19LA138Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 36 · Reno, NVThe pilot’s inability to maintain directional control during landing in gusty crosswind conditions for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.May 5, 2019 · N6684Z · Substantial damageNTSB WPR18LA156Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Tonopah, NVThe pilot's failure to properly lean the fuel/air mixture and to monitor critical engine parameters during the en route climb to cruise level, which resulted in excessive engine heat and oil starvation and the subsequent catastrophic engine failure.May 30, 2018 · N191HL · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA362Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185 · Henderson, NVThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions.Jun 23, 2017 · N4356R · Substantial damageNTSB WPR17LA072Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Carson City, NVA total loss of engine power due to internal corrosion of the fuel manifold valve. Also causal was the pilot's decision to return to the runway following the loss of engine power shortly after takeoff, and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of…Mar 1, 2017 · N39894 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA054Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185 · Winnemucca, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.Oct 25, 2016 · N7711L · Substantial damageNTSB WPR16FA172Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Sparks, NVThe pilot's selection of a landing runway which, given the wind and traffic conditions, was susceptible to high crosswinds and the translation of wake turbulence across its approach path, and the controller's and pilot's failure to ensure separation from the…Aug 31, 2016 · N985CA · DestroyedNTSB GAA16CA362Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna U206 · Ely, NVThe flight instructor's incorrect pitch control during the landing flare, which resulted in a tail strike.Jun 30, 2016 · N9304R · Substantial damageNTSB WPR15CA102Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 185 - E · Carson City, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing with a crosswind which resulted in a ground loop.Feb 11, 2015 · N185NV · Substantial damageNTSB WPR14CA387Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech E33A · Las Vegas, NVThe pilot's incorrect engine start procedures, which included improper throttle position and failure to keep the brakes applied, which resulted in a loss of directional control and subsequent collision with a parked airplane.Sep 21, 2014 · N15RJ · Substantial damageNTSB WPR14CA073Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185F · Carson City, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing which resulted in the airplane veering off the runway and nosing over.Dec 22, 2013 · N185CY · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12CA415Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech V35B · Elko, NVThe pilot's failure to extend the landing gear during the aborted takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to perform a thorough preflight inspection.Sep 8, 2012 · N1129T · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12CA381Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185F · Gerlach, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.Aug 31, 2012 · N3946Q · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12LA116Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech S35 · Dixie Valley, NVThe airplane’s encounter with forecast low-level windshear conditions during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of lift.Feb 25, 2012 · N272D · Substantial damageNTSB WPR10LA347Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech E-55 · Las Vegas, NVThe landing gear collapse for undetermined reasons.Jul 3, 2010 · N3644A · Substantial damageNTSB WPR09CA438Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech S35 · Fallon, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an obstacle during taxi.Sep 8, 2009 · N272D · Substantial damageNTSB WPR09LA100Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210A · Henderson, NVAn undetermined failure of the hydraulic power pack to fully extend the main landing gear through both the normal and emergency systems.Jan 27, 2009 · N210TF · Substantial damageNTSB LAX07CA244Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 36 · Jean, NVA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Aug 6, 2007 · N9ET · Substantial damageNTSB LAX06LA187Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHunter Comp Air 6 · Minden, NVa loss of engine power due to an excessively rich mixture. The underlying reasons for the overly rich mixture were not determined. Also causal was the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering for a forced landing, which led to a…May 30, 2006 · N6008N · Substantial damageNTSB LAX06CA135Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T210H · Wells, NVthe pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind conditions and failure to maintain directional control.Apr 2, 2006 · N57AB · Substantial damageNTSB ANC06LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Ely, NVThe pilot's inadequate compensation for a quartering tailwind while taxiing, which resulted in a loss of control and an on ground encounter with terrain. A factor in the accident was the quartering crosswind.Mar 6, 2006 · N120KM · Substantial damageNTSB LAX05CA016Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca BL17-30 · Las Vegas, NVthe pilot's inadequate fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power.Oct 25, 2004 · N4894V · Substantial damageNTSB LAX04CA222Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A188A · Minden, NVthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing roll, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop. A contributing factor was the pilot's lack of experience in the accident airplane.Jun 2, 2004 · N9961G · Substantial damageNTSB LAX04LA178Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35 · Elko, NVthe pilot's improper mixture leaning technique and failure to attain an adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in a stall/mush.Apr 5, 2004 · N7923M · DestroyedNTSB LAX02LA190Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Fallon, NVthe pilot's failure to attain an adequate takeoff airspeed, which resulted in a stall/mush. The high gross weight and density altitude were contributing factors.Jun 9, 2002 · N8249R · Substantial damageNTSB LAX02LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185F · Reno, NVWear on the tail wheel thrust plate spacers resulted in the compression springs binding on the thrust plates and the tail wheel sticking, so that the pilot could not maintain directional control.Dec 18, 2001 · N5172R · Substantial damageNTSB LAX02LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210K · North Las Vegas, NVThe failure of maintenance personnel to properly diagnose the cause of a reported maintenance discrepancy resulting in the airplane being released from an annual inspection with a worn hydraulic pump which lacked sufficient output to operate the landing gear.…Nov 10, 2001 · N8232M · Substantial damageNTSB LAX02LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185E · Winnemucca, NVThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, failure to maintain directional control and use of excessive braking, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.Oct 21, 2001 · N7711L · Substantial damageNTSB LAX01LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185F · Carson City, NVFuel starvation precipitated by the pilot's continued use of the fuel selector valve that was not seating in the detents properly.Nov 5, 2000 · N185CY · Substantial damageNTSB LAX99LA194Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Elko, NVThe failure of the pilot to adequately compensate for the variable and gusty winds, and, to maintain directional control of the aircraft while landing.May 22, 1999 · N185FM · Substantial damageNTSB LAX98LA124Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210K · Fallon, NVThe aircraft owner/pilot's improper assembly of the engine oil pump, which resulted in failure of the unit and oil starvation failure of the engine. A factor was the lack of supervision of the owner/pilot's work by the A & P mechanic.Mar 19, 1998 · N8274M · Substantial damageNTSB LAX95LA281Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · Minden, NVThe pilot's selection of the wrong runway, improper decision to land with a quartering tail wind, and his improper compensation of the prevailing wind conditions. The gusting crosswind and tail wind were factors in this accident.Aug 6, 1995 · N444DG · Substantial damageNTSB LAX93FA246Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech S35 · Lovelock, NVThe pilot's continuation of VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions and mountainous terrain.Jun 4, 1993 · N5865J · DestroyedNTSB LAX91LA330Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V-35 · Minden, NVThe pilot's failure to properly adjust the mixture setting prior to landing to ensure the continued operation of the engine.Jul 27, 1991 · N2037W · Substantial damageNTSB SEA87LA021Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca BL17-30 · Beatty, NVWhile in cruise at 11,500 ft MSL, fuel pressure and engine pwr were lost. Plt tried variations of fuel tank selections and boost pump with no success. During forced landing attempt at remote airstrip, plt misjudged approach, stalled acft about 100 yds short…Nov 8, 1986 · N4797V · Substantial damageNTSB SEA86LA201Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210F · Lages, NVThe plt was unable to divert around numerous thunderstorms along in his flight path. Subsequently, he made a precautionary landing on a soft, dry lake bed were the aircraft nosed over.Aug 20, 1986 · N1873F · Substantial damageNTSB SEA86LA192Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185FII · Reno, NVPlt attempted takeoff with acft 540 pounds over max cert wt and 8500 ft density altitude conditions. Acft became airborne but positive climb and airspeed increase not possible. Plt turned to avoid obstructions, putting acft into semi-controlled collision with…Aug 4, 1986 · N185M · DestroyedNTSB SEA85LA157Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMeyers 2000 · Reno, NVA loss of pwr occurred just as the acft was entering the traffic pattern. The acft was landed 650 ft short of the rwy. The reason for the pwr loss could not be determined by an a & p mechanic. The plt did not plan the apch accurately enough to touchdown on…Jul 6, 1985 · N200AW · Substantial damageNTSB SEA84LA147Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 207A · Reno, NVThe acft went off the rwy during a landing and the plt attempted a go-around with full flaps. The acft collided with a ditch and an irrigation pipe between the rwy and the taxi-way. The plt did not file an accident report. The accident information was…Jun 26, 1984 · N6480H · Substantial damageNTSB LAX83LA261Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 401A · North Las Vegas, NVThe acfts main landing gear collapsed during landing touchdown. After the right main gear collapsed the acft veered to the right and came to rest about 600 ft beyond the threshold and 90 ft northwest of the rwy edge. An FAA inspector said 'it appears that an…Jun 1, 1983 · N6293Q · Substantial damageNTSB LAX83FA038Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna P206B · Near Shafter, NVPilot flew into the ground turning on final approach. Left wing and landing gear made first ground contact. The night was dark and terrain lacked lights. The runway was lighted. There were no known malfunctions to equipment. None of the occupants on board had…Nov 20, 1982 · N8606Z · DestroyedNTSB LAX82FA032Accident · 3 fatalClosedBeech 58 · Elko, NVDec 29, 1981 · N1537W · DestroyedNTSB LAX80FVW12Accident · Minor injuriesClosedBellanca 17-30 · Lathrop Wells, NVMar 8, 1980 · N4731V · DestroyedNTSB LAX79DXQ31Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 206 · Fallon, NVAug 5, 1979 · N4736F · DestroyedNTSB OAK78FXQ03Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182 · Austin, NVNov 15, 1977 · N58636 · 2 aircraft · Minor damageNTSB OAK77DXQ18Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 185F · Winnemucca, NVMay 9, 1977 · N5060R · Substantial damageNTSB OAK76FXQ70Accident · Serious injuriesClosedBellanca 17-30 · Yerington, NVSep 22, 1976 · N4824V · Substantial damageNTSB OAK76FVW19Accident · No injuriesClosedBellanca 17-30 · Laughlin, NVApr 10, 1976 · N4772V · Substantial damageNTSB OAK75AP051Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna T210K · Battle Mt, NVMay 4, 1975 · N8120G · Substantial damage