NTSB investigations: Continental IO-520 series, 1987
73 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
| 1964 | 7 |
|---|---|
| 1965 | 38 |
| 1966 | 65 |
| 1967 | 101 |
| 1968 | 81 |
| 1969 | 68 |
| 1970 | 75 |
| 1971 | 74 |
| 1972 | 87 |
| 1973 | 88 |
| 1974 | 117 |
| 1975 | 120 |
| 1976 | 140 |
| 1977 | 149 |
| 1978 | 168 |
| 1979 | 149 |
| 1980 | 162 |
| 1981 | 140 |
| 1982 | 118 |
| 1983 | 106 |
| 1984 | 101 |
| 1985 | 77 |
| 1986 | 72 |
| 1987 | 73 |
| 1988 | 80 |
| 1989 | 71 |
| 1990 | 59 |
| 1991 | 64 |
| 1992 | 86 |
| 1993 | 70 |
| 1994 | 56 |
| 1995 | 81 |
| 1996 | 73 |
| 1997 | 75 |
| 1998 | 74 |
| 1999 | 69 |
| 2000 | 63 |
| 2001 | 76 |
| 2002 | 77 |
| 2003 | 73 |
| 2004 | 70 |
| 2005 | 95 |
| 2006 | 62 |
| 2007 | 70 |
| 2008 | 61 |
| 2009 | 55 |
| 2010 | 50 |
| 2011 | 72 |
| 2012 | 56 |
| 2013 | 59 |
| 2014 | 45 |
| 2015 | 50 |
| 2016 | 47 |
| 2017 | 56 |
| 2018 | 59 |
| 2019 | 46 |
| 2020 | 39 |
| 2021 | 41 |
| 2022 | 34 |
| 2023 | 41 |
| 2024 | 45 |
| 2025 | 34 |
| 2026 | 40 |
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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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 1987
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'))
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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 year(c."eventDate") = 1987
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'))
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NTSB NYC88LA060Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Flushing, NYAs the plts were taxiing at dusk to takeoff, the acft was struck by a food svc van at a vehicle svc road. The acdnt occurred as rain was falling & the ramp area was wet with standing water. The van driver said he had just maneuvered his vehicle to the left to…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 MIA88LA064Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95-C55 · Marathon, FLWhile on a personal flt after the plt lowered the landing gear for landing, the left main landing gear did not extend. The plt continued the apch, & after touchdown, the acft veered off the rwy, collided with trees, then came to rest. According to FAA…NTSB MIA88IA052Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Vicksburg, MSWhile on a part 135 on-demand domestic passenger flt, the acft landed gear up. The plt stated that he forgot to lower the landing gear. There was no mechanical failure or malfunction.NTSB SEA88LA026Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Funter Bay, AKShortly after takeoff, with a right quartering tailwind of 20 knots gusting to 25 knots, a downdraft was encountered. The pilot flew the aircraft away from rising terrain but the aircraft settled into small trees at full power in the takeoff configuration.NTSB ATL88FA032Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech 95C-55 · Atlanta, GAAcft was being positioned to begin cargo revenue flt. As acft turned final and ldg gear handle was put in down position PIC noted dimming of all lights & communications were lost. PIC unaware gear were still retracted until prop tips contacted rwy. During…NTSB NYC88FA032Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech F-33A · Forked River, NJThe pilot and passenger departed white plains, new york on a VFR flight to kill devil hills, north carolina. Search efforts were initiated when the aircraft failed to arrive at its destination. A witness in a hunting camp near the crashsite saw the aircraft…NTSB MIA88FA024Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C-55 · Brookhaven, MSThe pilot of the twin engine aircraft landed with vis 1/2 mile in fog and realized he had landed long. He executed a go-around and on the second landing forgot to lower the landing gear. The propellers stuck the runway and severely damaged one propeller. He…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 MIA88FA012Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 210M · Jacksonville, FLDuring a part 135 on-demand air taxi cargo flt, the plt reported an eng malfunction when the acft was aprx 15 miles sw of the arpt while on apch to land. The flt continued & the plt then reported that the eng quit & the flt was 5 miles sw of the arpt. A…NTSB ATL88DKG01Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 188 · Samson, ALThe plt said the prop surged during a swath run. While rtning to land the engine quit. The acft landed in a plowed field, resulting in substantial damage to the rt wing and lndg gear. Inspection of the engine by the plt revealed that the oil filter adapter…NTSB NYC88LA002Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Newport, VTShortly after takeoff, the eng lost power as the acft was climbing thru about 75' AGL. Subsequently, the acft was damaged during an emerg landing. An exam revealed the acft had a very loosely fitting fuel cap & water was found in the fuel lines & sumps. The…NTSB NYC87LA254Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech E55 · Block Island, RIJust before lift-off, after the aircraft had accellerated to about 115 mph, the door on the passenger's side came open. The pilot immediately aborted the takeoff, but was unable to stop on the remaining portion of the 2500' runway. After departing the runway,…NTSB CHI87LA214Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech E55 · Green Bay, WIThe plt intended to land long on rwy 36L since he parked the acft near the north end of the field. He stated that he flew over the rwy at an alt of aprx 30 ft until near the intx with rwy 6/24, then he retarded the throttles & adjusted the trim for landing.…NTSB ATL87LA260Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Louisville, KYThe plt made two attempts to land and during his 2nd go around the eng cut out. The plt stated that he switched from left tank to rt tank but was unable to start the eng prior to making a forced landing which resulted in a collision with a house and tree. The…NTSB ANC87LA169Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Wind River, AKThe pilot and his passenger had camped over night on a gravel bar on the Wind River. On departure the following day, the airplane failed to become airborne prior to reaching the end of the gravel bar. The airplane entered the shallow water surrounding the…NTSB ANC87LA160Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Mt. Watana, AKAfter liftoff from a lake the airplane's engine stopped producing power and the airplane began settling toward the remaining lake. The engine surged and the airplane crashed on the tundra, 200 yards from the lake's edge. The pilot stated that he drained the…NTSB FTW87LA217Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 401A · Wichita Falls, TXThe pilot stated that the right engine quit after landing at the Wichita Falls, Texas airport. A witness stated that he attempted to start the engine several times when the right wing exploded during the last attempted engine restart. Damage was concentrated…NTSB ANC87LA139Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185F · Wasilla, AKThe pilot stated that after rollout on the grass runway, he lost directional control causing the plane to ground loop. Exmination of the tailwheel revealed that the tire was flat prior to the landing.NTSB 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.…NTSB DEN87DTE04Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna A188B · Stonington, COThe plt reported that he had completed an aerial application flt and landed on a road to visit with a customer. He said that the left MLG tire blew out during landing and the acft ground looped. The left MLG collapsed during the ground loop and both wings…NTSB ATL87LA236Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Mt Airy, NCAfter Cessna 185, N3462Y, entered the traffic pattern for rwy 18, the UNICOM operator warned the plt of another acft in the pattern. The other acft was a Mooney mite, N4129. The Cessna plt contd his apch, but didn't see the Mooney mite until after the Cessna…NTSB DEN87DTI01Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna A188B · Basin, WYThe plt was taking off on a private, 2300 ft, dirt, ag strip with a load of chemicals. The arpt elev was 4185 ft & the rprtd temp was 74 deg. The plt said the wind was calm when he began his takeoff roll, but about 3/4 of the way down the rwy, the acft…NTSB DEN87LA217Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell 200D · Ogden, UTThe pilot stated that he was on a ferry flight to Ogden, UT and experienced smoke in the cockpit shortly after deprt. The pilot executed a straight in visual approach to runway 34 and before he was able to stop the aircraft a fire erupted. The aircraft was…NTSB MKC87LA158Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Arkansas City, KSDuring ldg roll, following a personal flight, the acft had a failure of the left main gear tire. The PIC said the acft began violently shaking and wobbling followed by collapse of the left main lndg gear. The acft swerved off the runway and incurred…NTSB FTW87FA190Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 206G · Georgetown, TXTeardown of the aircraft engine revealed that the engine counterweight vibration damper assembly was out of tolerance. This allowed excessive engine vibration which resulted in failure of the camshaft drive gear and total engine failure. The pilot executed a…NTSB FTW87LA189Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · El Reno, OKAcft bounced on touchdown and began porpoising down the runway. According to the plt, following the second bounce, the rt front seat passenger applied full throttle and the acft veered left into a fence. After striking the fence the nose gear collapsed when…NTSB DEN87DTG01Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 188 · Valley City, NDThe plt rprtd the eng lost pwr drg a swath run & the acft was dmgd drg a forced lndg in a field of mature sunflowers. An exam of the acft revealed that both fuel tanks & the gascolater contained fuel. Subsequently, the eng was started at the acdnt site & it…NTSB MKC87LA147Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188B · Fairfield, NEShortly after takeoff for an aerial application flight, the aircraft began to settle. The left wing struck the ground and the aircraft turned 180 degrees. Temperature was 95 degrees f and density altitude 4000 feet. The pilot stated he 'could have dumped some…NTSB MIA87FA217Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 185F · Hollywood, FLThe plt stated that he performed a thorough preflight of the acft to include the draining of the sumps & fuel strainer and no water was found. After takeoff while on the downwind leg, the eng quit. The plt attempted to return to the airport; however, the acft…NTSB ANC87LA099Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · King Salmon, AKThe pilot stated that during takeoff on the river he lost directional control of the aircraft causing the aircraft to collide with a boat dock.NTSB FTW87FA170Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Mc Kinney, TXOn the third touch and go landing, while on the downwind leg of the approach, the pilot switched fuel tanks and shortly thereafter the engine failed. The pilot attempted 3 to 4 times to restart the engine by switching fuel tanks and activating the boost pump.…NTSB MIA87FA205Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Palatka, FLWitnesses stated that they heard the acft's eng sounding rough just before it crashed into the trees. Another witness stated that he noticed that there were flames & smoke coming from the left side of the plane. A tail pipe assembly was found on the ramp at…NTSB MKC87LA134Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE-58 · Benton, ARDuring a positioning flt to pick up revenue passengers, PIC neglected to lower ldg gear for ldg. Acft was substantially damaged. PIC stated he forgot to lower gear and no warning horn had activated.NTSB FTW87DRA05Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna A188B · El Campo, TXWhile attempting to land, the aircraft's left wing contacted the edge of a corn field. The aircraft veered to the left and impacted the ground causing substantial damage.NTSB CHI87DEC04Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportBeech S35 · Pontiac, MIAcft was making a low pass about 200 ft AGL over rwy 27L to allow ATCT personnel to inspect landing gear position after reporting landing gear difficulties. After twr personnel informed the plt that the gear appeared to be down, the plt requested to land on…NTSB 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…NTSB ANC87FA084Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Anchorage, AKThe acft was stalled on short final for landing. It touched down hard on the rwy and directional control was lost. The acft veered off the right side of the rwy and struck two parked acft.NTSB LAX87LA246Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35 · Clearlake, CADuring a cross country flight the engine experienced a loss of power. The plt made a forced landing on a road where during the landing roll the acft collided with a fence and eventually came to rest in a ditch. Inspection of the engine revealed extensive…NTSB ATL87LA190Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Dyersburg, TNDrg a spraying opn, the plt returned to land on an asphalt hiway & reload with chemicals. As he flared to lnd, the eng accelerated to aprx '2/3 throttle' with no throttle movement. He believed the throttle was in the off psn when this occurred. A nose hi…NTSB DEN87LA150Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185E · Norwood, COThe plt was circling gnd psnl at 300 to 500 ft AGL, banking up to 60 deg, when the eng quit. An eng restart was successful; however, the acft was too low to recover & it collided with a fence. After hitting the fence, the acft crashed to the gnd & was…NTSB DEN87LA141Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210H · Salt Lake City, UTThe plt rprtd dscndg from 10,500 feet MSL for an apch to rwy 34 right at the Salt Lake City arpt. He stated he had selected landing flaps & had moved the mixture to rich & the prop to high RPM. At 8,500 MSL, 'the engine quit.' Subsequently, the plt made a…NTSB MIA87LA179Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Senatobia, MSThe plt stated that the acft was slow to climb after takeoff. He then dumped the load of chemical in an effort to clear trees. After clearing the trees the acft stalled and crashed into an open field. The plt also stated that there was no engine failure or…NTSB ATL87LA162Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · Lexington, NCThe airplane encountered rough terrain and impacted trees during a forced landing attempt in a field. The plt reported that the engine had lost pwr at 8,500 ft MSL. Post-accident exam of the engine revealed that the #1 cyl barrel had cracked and separated…NTSB ATL87FA161Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 208B · Atlanta, GAThe two acft collided on a ramp while each was taxiing to rwy 8L for t/o. both acft were authorized by ATC to taxi to the rwy; the Cessna was instructed by ATC to follow the Beech. The two acft were hdg in the same general direction on converging paths when…NTSB 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…NTSB DEN87LA140Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TU206D · Garrison, NDThe plt and a photographer were photo-mapping at 3,000 feet MSL. The plt reported that the engine quit at cruise. The plt selected a gravel road for the forced landing. The aircraft landed short of the intended touchdown pointin a plowed field and on…NTSB CHI87LA134Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206C · Grand Rapids, MNThe plt rprtd that drg a water lndg, the left float dug in & caused the left wing to strike the water. Subsequently, the acft nosed over. The plt did not rprt any abnormal wind or water condition.NTSB DEN87LA127Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Limon, COThe plt reports that he was using a dirt road for aerial app operations. The acft was loaded with 40 gals fuel and 140 gals chem and the density alt is EST to have been 8100 ft. the plt said the takeoff was made to the e with a quartering tailwind of about 15…NTSB DEN87LA119Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · St. Ignatius, MTAn ag plt was spraying a field near the local arpt, at 100 feet AGL. During an aerial application maneuver, the engine made a loud bang and stopped. The plt leveled the acft, selected a landing site and landed. During the roll out, the acft crossed an…