NTSB investigations: Continental IO-520 series, VA
39 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
| 1965 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1966 | 2 |
| 1968 | 2 |
| 1969 | 1 |
| 1971 | 1 |
| 1972 | 1 |
| 1974 | 2 |
| 1975 | 1 |
| 1977 | 1 |
| 1978 | 1 |
| 1979 | 2 |
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1984 | 2 |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2024 | 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\" = 'VA' 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" = 'VA' 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 ERA24LA312Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185F · Rural Retreat, VAA loss of directional control during the landing roll.NTSB ERA21LA053Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech V35 · Deltaville, VAAn uncontrolled descent and impact with terrain following an in-flight collision with seagulls.NTSB GAA18CA349Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech F33A · Martinsville, VAThe airplane’s collision with a deer during takeoff.NTSB GAA16CA294Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 17 30 · Fredericksburg, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting wind resulting in a runway excursion and substantial damage.NTSB ERA14LA193Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206G · Louisa, VAThe pilot's decision to continue operation of the airplane with known mechanical issues (fluctuating oil pressure and metal in the oil filter), which was the result of undertorqued cylinder through bolts. Contributing to the accident was the mechanic's…NTSB ERA13FA209Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 210E · Williamsburg, VAThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during a base-to-final turn with a gusting wind and potential turbulence/wind shear, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and collision with terrain.NTSB ERA12RA367Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationBeech V35B · Sumerduck, VAOn May 28, 2012, about 1604 eastern daylight time, a Beech V35B, N6658R, and a Piper PA-28-140, N23SC, collided in flight in the vicinity of Sumerduck, Virginia. The Beech was destroyed, and the pilot and flight instructor were fatally injured; the Piper was…NTSB ERA12CA059Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech F33A · Chesterfield, VAA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, as a result of the pilot's improper fuel management.NTSB ERA11FA258Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 210D · Altavista, VAThe pilot’s loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of experience in actual night instrument conditions.NTSB CHI08LA143Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Norfolk, VAThe failure of the left main landing gear tire for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC07LA244Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech F33A · Franklin, VAA loss of engine power during approach for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain.NTSB NYC05FA021Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 310R · Paeonian Spring, VAThe pilot's failure to follow the published instrument approach procedure, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain. A factor related to the accident was the low cloud ceiling.NTSB NYC01FA122Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna U206E · New Market, VAA loss of engine power due to a failure of the number 5 piston for undetermined reasons. A factor in this accident was the inadequate emergency handling provided by the air route traffic controller.NTSB IAD00LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca B17-30A · Shenandoah, VAthe pilot's failure to maintain control during landing roll-out. A factor was the pilot's lack of total experience.NTSB NYC98LA151Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Moneta, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall and subsequent collision with water.NTSB IAD96LA087Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · New Market, VAa loss of engine power as a result of the failure of the left exhaust tailpipe and led to a shorted ignition system. A related factor was the unsuitable terrain in which the aircraft landed.NTSB BFO96LA021Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech E55 · Manassas, VAfailure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane, when the left engine lost power shortly after liftoff. Related factors were the pilot's failure to follow the checklist procedure, and his failure to ensure that the fuel selector was in the proper…NTSB BFO88FA026Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 210N · Quantico, VAThe acft was abt 25 mi south & inbound to dca when the plt rprtd an enctr with snowshwrs which were part of a cold front. He asked & was clrd to dscnd to 2500 ft so he could maint VMC. Radar data showed, the acft dscndd past 2500 ft to 1300 ft. abt 16 mi…NTSB BFO88LA006Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U-206 · Front Royal, VAThe aircraft was involved in a midair collision with N756KP, a Cessna U206 aircraft, while both aircraft were on the final approach to runway 27 at the uncontrolled Front Royal, VA airport. Excellent VFR weather prevailed with 15 miles visibility reported.…NTSB BFO86FID04Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 210N · Blacksburg, VAWhile landing at Blacksburg airport in Blacksburg, Virginia, the landing gear failed to extend. The aircraft collided with a runway light and served off the runway onto a grass area causing substantial damage to the left stabilizer and elevator. The pilot…NTSB BFO85LIA01Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna U206 · Leesburg, VAThe acft was on a round-robin x-country flt from Leesburg to manassas, VA, gaithersburg, MD & return to Leesburg. When the plt departed gaithersburg on the final leg of the flt, he estimated he had 11 gal of fuel. He reported that during arrival at Leesburg,…NTSB BFO85FA001Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Hot Springs, VAThe destn arpt was unattended at night & when the plt received his last wx briefing at 0519 CDT, no current wx info was available. During arrival, the acft was vectored for an ILS rwy 24 apch & the plt was advised that current wx info was still not available.…NTSB ATL84MA101Accident · 4 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · Charlottesville, VAWhile proceeding on an IFR flt plan, the plt requested he be assigned an alt below 8000 ft due to 'a passenger with an ear problem.' Otherwise, the en route portion of the flt proceeded without incident. During arrival, the plt was cleared for an ILS apch to…NTSB ATL83LA286Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P206B · Suffolk, VAThe parachute of one of the jumpers deployed prematurely. The shroud lines entangled in the right horizontal stabilizer & elevator. As the parachute inflated, the stabilizer was bent downward, & the elevator partially ripped from the trailing edge of the…NTSB IAD79FID20Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech 58 · Keysville, VANTSB IAD79FID14Accident · No injuriesClosedBellanca 17-30 · Quinton, VANTSB IAD78FA098Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 210L · Hot Springs, VANTSB IAD77FID12Accident · No injuriesClosedBellanca 17-30 · Newport News, VANTSB IAD76FID12Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 206 · Saluda, VANTSB IAD75II006Incident · No injuriesClosedBeech V35 · Culpeper, VANTSB IAD74FID28Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 210F · Williamsburg, VANTSB NYC73FIJ11Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 206D · Dublin, VANTSB NYC72DID03Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 210H · Bedford, VANTSB DIA69A0041Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 210D · Afton, VANTSB DIA69F0105Accident · No injuriesClosedBellanca 17-30 · Mine Run, VANTSB DIA69D0079Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech S35 · Hot Springs, VANTSB NYC67F0165Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech S35 · Waynesboro, VANTSB NYC67F0211Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 206 · Norfolk, VANTSB NYC66F0458Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 210 · Chantilly, VA