NTSB investigations: Continental IO-520 series, 1992
86 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 |
Where
Latest cases
Query with SQL
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\") = 1992
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 year(c."eventDate") = 1992
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 DEN93LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Ft Collins, COFailure by the pilot to follow IFR procedures in not executing a missed approach when he arrived at the runway threshold with improper alignment and improper descent rate for landing. A factor was: marginal weather conditions.NTSB SEA93FA039Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Aberdeen, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain proper altitude, and an inadequate visual lookout. Factors include weather below approach minimums, fog, drizzle, and a dark night.NTSB CHI93LA052Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 402B · Cedar Rapids, IAThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain a proper glidepath.NTSB CHI93LA047Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Frankfort, ILFailure of the pilot in command to maintain an airspeed above stall during a landing flare.NTSB 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.NTSB LAX93LA036Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech F33A · Phoenix, AZThe dual students premature retraction of the landing gear during the takeoff portion of a touch and go, and, the inadequate supervision of the flight by the instructor pilot. Factors which contributed to the accident were the deactivation of the landing gear…NTSB ATL93LA019Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Rives, TNThe pilot's failure to follow instrument procedures while conducting an instrument approach which resulted in the collision with trees; the pilot descended below the minimum descent altitude.NTSB ANC93LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Slate Creek, AKThe icy condition of the runway and the discontinued snow removal.NTSB NYC93LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210L · Cincinnati, OHThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during landing which resulted in the airplane striking a drainage ditch. Factors related to the accident were the crosswind and the drainage ditch.NTSB DEN93LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Grand Junction, COFatigue failure of the nose landing gear upper drag strut bracket due to fatigue cracking.NTSB FTW93LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210G · Little Rock, ARThe partial failure of the landing gear retraction/extension assembly from restricted hydraulic fluid movement through a partially failed main landing gear uplock release valve.NTSB MIA93LA005Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Port St. Lucie, FLTotal loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion caused by poor preflight planning preparation by the pilot in command.NTSB NYC93FA005Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 35 · New Manchester, WVThe pilot's failure to obtain adequate airspeed and abort the takeoff. The pilot's premature rotation, upsloping runway, and a tailwind are contributing factors.NTSB MIA93LA003Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMcilraith Steen Skybolt · Hattiesburg, MSA loss of control for undetermined reasons.NTSB DEN93LA001Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech F33A · Steamboat Sprgs, COThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area when a suitable forced landing area was available. A factor was: fuel starvation for unknown reasons.NTSB ANC93LA002Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185E · Admiralty Isl, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain. A factor related to the accident was: the soft sand.NTSB ATL93LA002Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech E-55 · Chattanooga, TNThe failure of an unknown person to follow proper procedures/directives by operating a radio-controlled model plane in airport traffic pattern airspace.NTSB ANC93LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206U · Lime Village, AKPilot in command's poor preflight planning. A factor in the accident was the hazards on or near the gravel bar strip takeoff area.NTSB FTW92FA232Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 310R · Idabel, OKThe pilot's descent below the minimum descent altitude. Factors were the pilot's improper IFR procedure, low ceiling, and dark night conditions.NTSB FTW92DPG17Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna A188B · Holly Grove, ARThe pilot failed to maintain object clearance.NTSB MIA92LA189Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210L · Orlando, FLUndetected chaffing and grounding of a wire to the nose landing gear squat switch which resulted in the landing gear being signalled at all times for gear up when electrical power was applied to the system. Contributing to the accident was the overheating of…NTSB MIA92LA188Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210L · Orlando, FLFailure of the right main landing gear actuator due to overstress for undetermined reasons which resulted in loss of all landing gear system hydraulic fluid which in turn resulted in the pilot being unable to extend and lock the landing gear.NTSB ANC92LA169Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Chena Marina, AKPilot in commands's poor preflight planning/preparation. Factors contributing to the accident were: lack of understanding of aircraft takeoff performance, lack of recency of PIC experience in type of operation, loss of aircraft performance takeoff…NTSB ANC92T#A11Accident · No injuriesClass 3Final reportCessna 185 · Kotzebue, AKNTSB CHI92DTG06Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 188B · Cogswell, NDLoss of engine power as a result of a complete piston failure.NTSB DEN92LA090Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188 · Burlington, COFractured connecting rod. A factor was: the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB ATL92LA174Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210M · Smithfield, NCThe pilot's operation of the airplane with known electrical deficiencies which resulted in a failure of the landing gear hydraulic powerpack. The pilot also failed to follow emergency procedures for lowering the landing gear. Factors were an inoperative…NTSB ATL92LA173Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Centre, ALThe pilot's inadequate compensation for existing wind conditions, which resulted in his inability to maintain a proper altitude. Factors were the turbulence and wind shear present at the time of the accident.NTSB ANC92LA152Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Fort Yukon, AKFatigue failure of an engine cylinder precipitated by the pilot-in-command intentionally exceeding the engine performance ratings in order to sustain flight in the grossly overweight condition. A factor contributing to the accident was the high grass. A…NTSB ATL92LA171Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188 · Sylvania, GAAn inadequate preflight inspection by the pilot which resulted in fuel contamination and a loss of engine power.NTSB ANC92LA151Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185E · Yakutat, AKThe pilot in command not maintaining directional control of the airplane.NTSB CHI92LA256Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · St. Cloud, MNFailure of the pilot-in-command to abort takeoff before overrunning the lake edge.NTSB MIA92LA165Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna AT188B · Prattville, ALThe pilot-in-command's improper visual lookout and failure to maintain clearance from the wires.NTSB NYC92LA167Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188A · Felton, DEThe pilot's failure to abort the takeoff at a timely point which resulted in an inadequate climb rate an a collision with trees.NTSB NYC92FA164Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech D55 · Oxford, METhe pilot's improper preflight and fuel tank selection for takeoff, which resulted in fuel starvation and loss of power in both engines during takeoff.NTSB SEA92LA179Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Ennis, MTDirectional control was not maintained. Factors to the accident were: a loose gravel airstrip, wind gusts and inadequate remedial action.NTSB LAX92LA341Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Sedona, AZThe failure of the fixed base operator to properly conduct an annual inspection and inadequate compliance with the airworthiness directive. Contributing to this accident was the total failure of the main landing gear trunion due to fatigue.NTSB ANC92LA120Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Ketchikan, AKThe pilot in command/instructor pilot failed to maintain directional control of the airplane during the ground run.NTSB DEN92FA081Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 402A · Holyoke, COFailure of the pilot to feather the failed engine propeller. A factor was: power loss for undetermined reasons.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.NTSB ANC92LA117Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A-185-F · Anaktuvuk Pass, AKThe pilot in commands improper planning and decision to commence a takeoff in unfavorable wind conditions. Contributing factors to the accident were the impossibility of the pilot to maintain the proper climb rate, the unfavorable wind conditions, and the…NTSB LAX92TL#12Accident · No injuriesClass 3Final reportCessna 185F · Termo, CANTSB CHI92LA214Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185E · Cadillac, MIThe pilot's premature liftoff and subsequent stall mush.NTSB ATL92LA142Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Maxton, NCThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind condition and the pilot-in-command's inadequate supervision of the pilot in training.NTSB LAX92LA273Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206E · Mayer, AZThe failure of the engine due to the slippage of the number 2 main bearing and the resultant oil starvation failure of the number 2 connecting rod. The number 2 main bearing slippage was caused by the failure of the pilot/owner to overhaul the engine in a…NTSB ANC92LA099Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185F · Ekuk, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. A factor was the hidden obstruction on the surface of the landing area.NTSB LAX92LA270Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Brawley, CAFuel starvation due to the pilot's; 1) failure to refuel the aircraft, 2) improper use of the fuel system, and 3) his delayed positioning of the fuel selector valve to a tank containing fuel. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to adhere to the…NTSB SEA92LA138Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNavion H · Gillette, WYAn engine power loss due to the collapse of the induction air ducting, inadequate maintenance, and improper approval of the modification.NTSB SEA92LA134Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Ronan, MTThe pilot's operation with known deficiencies in equipment and erratic operation of the fuel control system. A factor contributing to the accident was: soft terrain.NTSB SEA92LA132Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210D · Burley, IDThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout. Factors include FAA NOTAMS not being obtained, flight service station services not being used, and an object (temporary barrier) on the runway.