NTSB investigations: Continental IO-520 series, SC

50 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, SC per year, 1965–2026: 50 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\" = 'SC' 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 ERA26LA154Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech V35 · Saluda, SCThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during an aborted landing, which resulted in a runway excursion, collision with a fence, and a hard landing .Mar 21, 2026 · N15VM · Substantial damageNTSB ERA25LA094Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 58 · Florence, SCThe pilot’s failure to follow the emergency procedures and extend the landing gear manually after the landing gear did not initially extend normally.Dec 27, 2024 · N458K · Substantial damageNTSB ERA24LA193Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech E-55 · Greenville, SCThe pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing.Apr 24, 2024 · N333HE · Substantial damageNTSB ERA22LA005Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 210 · Columbia, SCA failure of the landing gear hydraulic power pack for reasons that could not be determined.Oct 5, 2021 · N6318B · Substantial damageNTSB ERA21LA101Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech F33 · Columbia, SCThe pilot's in-flight loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation during a missed approach in instrument meteorological conditions.Jan 13, 2021 · N266DC · DestroyedNTSB ERA18LA258Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 35 · Georgetown, SCA loss of directional control during landing due to overstress failure of the left seat’s left rudder pedal arm clevis, which occurred as a result of manufacturing defects.Sep 22, 2018 · N435RB · Substantial damageNTSB ERA16LA135Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210L · Myrtle Beach, SCA complete loss of electrical power, which resulted from the separation of an alternator wire due to corrosion. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the emergency landing gear extension system due to a lack of hydraulic fluid, which resulted in…Mar 19, 2016 · N59196 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA13FA348Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech D55 · Conway, SCThe pilot's loss of airplane control, which resulted from his failure to follow the loss of single engine power checklist procedures after a total loss of right engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper…Aug 3, 2013 · N7641N · DestroyedNTSB ERA12LA500Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · Effingham, SCThe pilot's failure to avoid an encounter with known adverse weather conditions, which resulted in an in-flight upset, temporary loss of control, and loading of the airframe, engine, and propeller that led to the in-flight separation of the propeller and the…Aug 11, 2012 · N11JK · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12LA450Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Johns Island, SCThe pilot's failure to complete the manual emergency gear extension after a loss of electrical power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to delegate the landing gear extension to a non-pilot-rated passenger.Jul 9, 2012 · N6672B · Substantial damageNTSB ERA09CA342Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech F33A · Rock Hill, SCThe pilot's failure to correctly extend the landing gear before landing.Jun 13, 2009 · N266DC · Substantial damageNTSB ERA09CA319Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A188B · Kingstree, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.Jun 3, 2009 · N9364R · Substantial damageNTSB ATL05FA135Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · Rock Hill, SCThe pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply , which resulted in fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power.Jul 24, 2005 · N9JQ · Substantial damageNTSB ATL04LA025Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206F · Edgefield, SCThe pilot's failure to follow the checklist to ensure the fuel filler cap was secured resulting in fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power.Oct 24, 2003 · N3007R · Substantial damageNTSB ATL02LA163Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210L · Georgetown, SCThe failure of the landing gear to lock in the down position.Aug 30, 2002 · N32W · Substantial damageNTSB MIA02FA102Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech F33A · Conway, SCThe failure of the pilot to request in-flight weather avoidance assistance and his poor in-flight planning/decision for flying into a Level 5 thunderstorm resulting in an in-flight loss of control, uncontrolled descent, and subsequent in-flight collision with…May 29, 2002 · N858KS · DestroyedNTSB ATL99LA099Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Chapin, SCThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the collision with a utility wire.May 30, 1999 · N881FD · Substantial damageNTSB ATL99LA063Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Hilton Head, SCThe pilot's inadequate evaluation of weather information that resulted in his failure to maintain directional control during landing. Factors were gusting winds, and a tail wind.Mar 30, 1999 · N185MN · Substantial damageNTSB ATL93FA028Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · West Columbia, SCThe pilot's continued operation with known deficient equipment, his improper descent, and his failure to perform a missed approach. A factor was the operator's inadequate surveillance of the pilot's procedures and the maintenance of the airplane.Nov 25, 1992 · N9321Q · DestroyedNTSB ATL90DLG01Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportCessna 188B · Hartsville, SCThe failure of the pilot to maintain adequate in-flight clearance from obstacles.Oct 5, 1989 · N21897 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL89LA201Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A-36 · Charleston, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from other parked aircraft while taxiing.Aug 24, 1989 · N4534S · Substantial damageNTSB ATL89IA026Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Georgetown, SCThe plt reported that the nose gear collapsed after a 'normal' ldg. An FAA inspector who examined the rwy after the mishap reported that he found tire marks which indicated that the nose tire had contacted the rwy several times after the main tires touched…Nov 2, 1988 · N958MC · Minor damageNTSB ATL87FA257Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech V-35B · Hilton Head, SCPIC said he had wx brief. Noted tstms ovr atlantic & fog at arpt. Stated he would hold ovr ocean until arpt clr. Acft track on radar was into area of tstms ovr ocean followed by mode c altitude deviations and loss of radar contact. Acft recovered from ocean.…Sep 1, 1987 · N6591S · DestroyedNTSB ATL87LA192Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNavion H · New Ellenton, SCPreviously, the acft had been involved in a gear-up lndg & was out of svc while it was being repaired. Drg that time the annual inspn expired. A special airworthiness certificate was obtained to ferry the acft to the sizemore arpt for the annual inspn. Drg…Jun 28, 1987 · N2525T · Substantial damageNTSB ATL87LA157Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Greenville, SCThe plt made a precautionary ldg after experiencing acft electrical problems and observing the ammeter indicate discharging. The nose and rt main ldg gear collapsed during rollout braking. The plt reported that the gear had extended prior to ldg using the…Jun 3, 1987 · N1859A · Substantial damageNTSB ATL87LA133Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech E-55 · Spartanburg, SCThe plt reported that he lowered the ldg gear and observed a down-and-locked indication on the ldg gear position light on final appch. During rollout, he felt a severe vibration in the nose gear and pulled back on the yoke in an attempt to reduce it. He then…May 6, 1987 · N713DM · Substantial damageNTSB ATL85LA092Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95-C55 · Charleston, SCPlt making practice coupled ILS apch in VMC. Intercepted localizer outside the outer marker. Held the gear,intending to lower them at om. Continued inbd to dh where he resumed manual control. Observed gear warning lt and heard aural gear warning but failed to…Feb 9, 1985 · N211DS · Substantial damageNTSB ATL85MA049Accident · 1 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Charleston, SCPlt descended below mda during a night VOR (non-precision) apch to an uncontrolled arpt and collided with trees & groundwhich were obscured by fog. The plt had 'pushed' himself to make the trip according to friends and associates in an attempt to win an…Dec 6, 1984 · N7230R · DestroyedNTSB ATL84LA259Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210L · Conway, SCThe acft crashed into trees and after a loss of power during final apch. Plt reported the acft had 70 gallons of avgas onboard at departure from Conway, SC, at 0900 EDT. The proposed flt from Conway to florence, SC, and back to Conway was a distance of 72 NM.…Aug 17, 1984 · N29276 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL84LA152Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech E55 · Charleston, SCAfter the landing the acft landing gear retracted during a period of maximum braking to avoid an arresting cable. During the examination of the landing gear door damage it was determined that the landing gear was retracted during the landing roll.Apr 25, 1984 · N85052 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL84LA066Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P206A · Charleston, SCThe acft undershot the rwy during landing. The weather was VMC but the landing was made one hour after official sunset. Visibility was reported as 10 miles. There were no problems reported with the arpt or acft except the plt during one radio call saying he…Dec 15, 1983 · N4648F · Substantial damageNTSB ATL83FA009Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Allendale, SCAbout 30 min after departure, electrical equipment began to fail. The plt turned off the alternator & reset with no change. He then switched to the #1 regulator which did not correct the problem. While turning on downwind the gear handle was placed down & all…Oct 8, 1982 · N958MC · Substantial damageNTSB ATL82DA165Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportBeech A36 · Myrtle Beach, SCAs the pilot approached his destination, he descended from 9000 ft MSL and leveled at 1600 ft MSL. At about the time he leveled, the engine quit abruptly. He stated that he switched the fuel selector to the right tank and tried to start the engine, but was…Jun 15, 1982 · N1691W · DestroyedNTSB ATL82FLG07Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna P206 · Barnwell, SCDec 27, 1981 · N2518X · Substantial damageNTSB ATL82FA024Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 210N · Rock Hill, SCDec 1, 1981 · N5339Y · DestroyedNTSB MIA78FLG04Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech 58 · Hilton Head, SCNov 25, 1977 · N10VS · Substantial damageNTSB UNK78X0100Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 188B · St Matthews, SCOct 1, 1977 · N53354 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA77FLG04Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech D55 · Charleston, SCDec 27, 1976 · N535Q · Substantial damageNTSB MIA76DLG48Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 188 · Irmo, SCAug 29, 1976 · N21664 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA76DLG42Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 188 · St Matthews, SCJul 20, 1976 · N53168 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA76FLG26Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna U206F · Hardeeville, SCFeb 16, 1976 · N8273Q · Substantial damageNTSB MIA75DLG09Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 188B · Cameron, SCAug 10, 1974 · N5754G · DestroyedNTSB MIA73FLG48Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna U206C · Little River, SCJun 1, 1973 · N29147 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA73FLG42Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech 95-C55 · Orangeburg, SCApr 5, 1973 · N4112 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA73FLG25Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 206 · Spartanburg, SCOct 12, 1972 · N5017U · Substantial damageNTSB MIA73DLG17Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna A188 · Fairfax, SCJul 31, 1972 · N21735 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA71FLG25Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 210E · Fort Lawn, SCMar 23, 1971 · N2322T · Substantial damageNTSB MIA69F0367Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech 95-C55 · Florence, SCJan 2, 1969 · N5701V · Substantial damageNTSB MIA68F0513Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 206 · Spartanburg, SCMar 29, 1968 · N5017U · Substantial damageNTSB MIA66D0153Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 210 · Charleston, SCJul 25, 1965 · N4974U · Substantial damage