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NTSB investigations: Continental IO-520 series, PA

52 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

19642026

NTSB investigations: Continental IO-520 series, PA per year, 1964–2026: 52 cases
1964	1
1968	3
1969	1
1971	1
1973	4
1974	1
1975	1
1976	3
1977	1
1979	3
1980	2
1981	2
1982	1
1984	2
1986	1
1988	2
1989	2
1992	1
1994	1
1996	1
1997	2
2001	2
2002	2
2003	1
2004	1
2008	1
2010	1
2011	2
2013	1
2014	1
2015	1
2017	1
2019	1
2026	1

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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" = 'PA' 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\" = 'PA' 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" = 'PA' 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 ERA26LA293Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 58 · Carlisle, PAA collision with a deer during landing.Aug 5, 2026 · N29DA · Substantial damage NTSB ERA19FA240Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech F33 · Hatboro, PAThe pilot's loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation during the departure climb after entering instrument meteorological conditions.Aug 8, 2019 · N4082S · Destroyed NTSB ERA17LA239Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 210L · Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, PAFailure of the left landing gear door actuator, which resulted in a loss of all hydraulic pressure and subsequent gear collapse on landing.Jul 11, 2017 · N732FJ · Substantial damage NTSB ERA16LA077Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Myerstown, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during climbout due to his distraction with raising the landing gear.Dec 22, 2015 · N4314S · Substantial damage NTSB ERA14CA463Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech D55 · Hazleton, PAThe brake application for unknown reasons resulting in rupture of the left main landing gear tire and tube, and subsequent loss of directional control.Sep 27, 2014 · N222JJ · Substantial damage NTSB ERA14LA051Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210L · Montrose, PAThe pilot’s failure to check the fuel tanks for contaminants after fueling, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to water contamination.Nov 28, 2013 · N777BK · Substantial damage NTSB ERA12FA074Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech 95-C55 · Ulysses, PAThe total loss of left engine power due to fuel starvation, and the pilot’s improper configuration of the fuel system during remedial actions, which resulted in fuel starvation of the right engine. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s incomplete…Nov 17, 2011 · N54552 · Substantial damage NTSB ERA11FA293Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech F33A · Tarentum, PAThe pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff, which resulted in a runway overrun. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and excessive loading of the airplane.May 11, 2011 · N17825 · Substantial damage NTSB ERA10FA404Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Saltsburg, PAThe pilot’s loss of control of the airplane during low-airspeed airwork and his failure to promptly recover the airplane from the aerodynamic stall, which resulted in a spin. Contributing to the accident were the pilot and certified flight instructor’s…Aug 7, 2010 · N28MR · Substantial damage NTSB NYC08FA242Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · Lancaster, PAA complete loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Jul 8, 2008 · N9438Q · Substantial damage NTSB IAD04LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210E · Pittsburgh, PAThe owner/pilot-mechanic's failure to comply with an airworthiness directive, which resulted in a fatigue fracture to the left main landing gear saddle.Feb 16, 2004 · N4974U · Substantial damage NTSB IAD03LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206A · Honesdale, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. A factor was the crosswind.Mar 15, 2003 · N4896F · Substantial damage NTSB NYC03LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Allentown, PAThe pilot's inadvertent retraction of the landing gear on the ground.Oct 12, 2002 · N8199R · Substantial damage NTSB NYC02LA144Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210L · Zelienople, PAThe pilot failure to follow the published aborted landing procedures, with the retraction of the flaps to 10 degrees prior to reaching a safe altitude and airspeed, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent.Jul 22, 2002 · N732AK · Substantial damage NTSB IAD02FA002Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 210M · Pittsfield, PAThe pilot's loss of control in flight due to spatial disorientation, and his subsequent overstress of the airplane during a recovery attempt. A factor in the accident was the pilot's use of inappropriate medications.Oct 5, 2001 · N6053B · Destroyed NTSB IAD01LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 55 · West Chester, PAThe partial blockage of the pitot/static system, which led to an inaccurate airspeed indication, and resulted in an aborted takeoff and runway overrun. A factor was the wet runway.May 21, 2001 · N4783M · Substantial damage NTSB NYC98LA052Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE-33A · Lancaster, PAPassenger control interference which resulted in pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing.Dec 24, 1997 · N4133S · Substantial damage NTSB NYC98FA035Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 310R · St Mary'S, PAwas the pilot's descent below the minimum descent altitude and his failure to comply with published procedures.Nov 28, 1997 · N6923 · Destroyed NTSB NYC96FA061Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna P206A · Forks Township, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper altitude, and insufficient obstruction lighting requirements established by the Federal Aviation Administration and the Federal Communications Commission.Feb 10, 1996 · N4655F · Destroyed NTSB BFO94LA117Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech F33A · Quarryville, PAThe pilot's failure to touchdown at the proper point and his delayed remedial action. A factor related to the accident was a tailwind.Jun 26, 1994 · N6728X · Substantial damage NTSB NYC92LA138Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · West Chester, PAAn encounter with windshear which resulted in the airplane landing hard and short of the runway. A factor related to the accident was the gusty wind conditions.Aug 1, 1992 · N38CL · Substantial damage NTSB NYC90LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Philadelphia, PAThe failure of the pilot of N333TQ to taxi at a speed that would allow him to stop under existing conditions of visibility and taxiway conditions.Oct 11, 1989 · N333TQ · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB NYC89FA177Accident · 7 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Salisbury Twp, PAThe failure of both pilots to see and avoid each other. A contributing factor to the accident was that neither pilot was heard over the radio announcing their position and intentions.Jul 30, 1989 · N2063V · 2 aircraft · Destroyed NTSB NYC89LA061Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNavion NA-1 · Allentown, PAThe pilot stated that he experienced a loss of power shortly after takeoff and landed back on the runway. The landing was hard and the right wing was damaged. The FAA investigator checked the engine and fuel system for possible contaminants and water. No…Dec 29, 1988 · N2518T · Substantial damage NTSB NYC89LA017Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Trumbauersville, PAAn off airport landing in which the aircraft struck trees and a swing set, following a power loss caused by the failure of the pilot to determine that the fuel selector was in the off position and to turn it on prior to the power loss.Oct 23, 1988 · N185SH · Substantial damage NTSB NYC86LA126Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P206A · Wellsboro, PAThe acft was cruising at 5,500 ft when the plt experienced a total loss of power. He tried to make it to the Wellsboro arpt, however, he was unable to and landed the acft in a field. The acft ran through a fence and was substantially damaged. When the engine…May 12, 1986 · N4626F · Substantial damage NTSB NYC84LA174Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech Bonanza F33A · Tarentum, PAPlt made lndg apch to rwy 02 at 95 mph, flaps one-third down and rt wing down for wind compensation. Plt stated winds were at 090 deg. At 30 ft above the rwy the acft encountered a sudden gust of wind from 270 deg. The acft drifted to thert side of the rwy…May 12, 1984 · N4463S · Substantial damage NTSB NYC84LA145Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Hazleton, PAAccording to the plt, he attempted to takeoff on rwy 28 with a variable wind from 180 deg at 9 KTS gusting to 19 KTS. After rolling about 200 ft, he gradually added power, but the acft began turning left, so he reduced the power. The acft straightened out,…Apr 22, 1984 · N4925C · Substantial damage NTSB NYC82DA034Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Factoryville, PADuring the previous flight, there was a landing gear malfunction. A mechanic checked the gear and a decision was made to fly the plane with the gear down to another airport for maintenance. During the subsequent flight, the "gear down" speed was not exceeded.…Feb 14, 1982 · N14908 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC82FGM03Accident · No injuriesClosedBellanca 17-30A · Seven Springs, PAOct 15, 1981 · N93647 · Destroyed NTSB NYC82FHD25Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech 55 · West Chester, PAMay 23, 1981 · N322SP · Substantial damage NTSB NYC80DHA32Accident · No injuriesClosedBellanca 17-30 · Pottstown, PASep 20, 1980 · N8863V · Substantial damage NTSB NYC80DHA31Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna A185E · Pottstown, PASep 7, 1980 · N1922U · Substantial damage NTSB NYC79FA092Accident · 1 fatalClosedBellanca 17-30A · Hanover, PASep 9, 1979 · N102CB · Destroyed NTSB NYC79FGM14Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech 58 · Beaver Falls, PAFeb 7, 1979 · N15BB · Substantial damage NTSB NYC79FGM09Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech BE-58 · Beaver Falls, PAJan 20, 1979 · N15BB · Substantial damage NTSB NYC78FGM06Accident · Minor injuriesClosedBeechcraft B58 · Ebensburg, PAOct 26, 1977 · N830CC · Substantial damage NTSB NYC76FHA54Accident · No injuriesClosedBellanca 17-30 · Allentown, PASep 14, 1976 · N1291R · Substantial damage NTSB NYC76FGM25Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna T310Q · Erie, PAFeb 25, 1976 · N5455X · Substantial damage NTSB NYC76FGT15Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 210 · New Cumberland, PAFeb 12, 1976 · N5975F · Substantial damage NTSB NYC76FGM19Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech S35 · Meadville, PADec 11, 1975 · N239S · Substantial damage NTSB NYC74FGM29Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 210 · Connellsville, PAMay 14, 1974 · N59210 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC74FGM10Accident · No injuriesClosedAero Comdr 200D · West Mifflin, PAOct 20, 1973 · N2962T · Substantial damage NTSB NYC74AN015Accident · Serious injuriesClosedBeech S35 · State College, PAAug 17, 1973 · N434V · Substantial damage NTSB NYC73FGM29Accident · No injuriesClosedBellanca 17-30A · Freidens, PAApr 24, 1973 · N39880 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC73DHD35Accident · No injuriesClosedBellanca 14-19 · N.Philadelphia, PAApr 17, 1973 · N7308V · Substantial damage NTSB NYC72FHA24Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech S35 · Breinigsville, PANov 9, 1971 · N5770K · Substantial damage NTSB NYC70D0039Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech B55 · Albrightsville, PAJul 1, 1969 · N7863L · Substantial damage NTSB NYC69A0052Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 402 · Allentown, PANov 7, 1968 · N8419F · Destroyed NTSB NYC69F0046Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 210 · West Mifflin, PAJul 7, 1968 · N3738Y · Substantial damage