NTSB investigations: Continental IO-520 series, 1996
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\") = 1996
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") = 1996
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 FTW97LA066Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210N · Kerrville, TXthe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB CHI97LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B55 · Park Rapids, MNthe pilot's high flare. Factors were the icing weather condition and the airframe ice.NTSB FTW97LA053Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Ruidoso, NMfailure of the pilot to maintain directional control during landing roll, and his delayed aborted landing. The gusty crosswind and blown left main tire were considered to be related factors.NTSB LAX97FA049Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95-C55 · San Diego, CAthe pilot's lack of situational awareness (becoming lost/disoriented during the approach), his failure to fly the approach as charted, and his failure to maintain aircraft control, while attempting an abrupt turn toward the airport, which led to an…NTSB LAX97LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech F33A · Marana, AZimproper planning/decision by the flight instructor (CFI), which resulted in his failure to recover from a descent during demonstration of a simulated (engine-out) emergency procedure.NTSB MIA97LA023Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Brunswick, GAa complete loss of engine power as a result of piston failure, oil starvation, and the subsequent forced landing in unsuitable terrain.NTSB MIA97LA022Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · Columbiana, ALthe pilot's improper use of the fuel selector, which resulted in fuel starvation, and his failure to select a tank with fuel for a restart, which resulted in a failure to restart the engine, a forced landing, and subsequent impact with terrain. High…NTSB SEA97LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185E · Price, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB ATL97LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188B · Ocilla, GAThe pilot's failure to adequately preflight and plan the fuel required for the flight.NTSB FTW97LA028Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185E · Giddings, TXThe loss of engine power as result of an oil leak due to a pinched 'O' ring in the oil filter. Factors were the improper installation of the oil filter, and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB MIA97LA008Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 21OK · Tampa, FLThe failure of the pilots of both airplanes to see and avoid each other. Contributing to the accident was the improper planning/decision of the pilot of the Cessna 210 to depart the traffic pattern on the downwind leg rather than on the upwind leg as…NTSB CHI97LA002Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Finley, NDfailure of the flight instructor (CFI) to ensure that clearance from the dock was maintained, while starting to taxi. The crosswind was a related factor.NTSB MIA97LA001Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Jackson, MSthe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane resulting in an in flight collision with the runway. A factor in this accident was the pilot diverted his attention away from flying the airplane to fix his shoe lace.NTSB LAX96LA341Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35A-TC · Santa Ynez, CAfailure of a maintenance technician to properly torque the fuel injector lines to three cylinders.NTSB ANC96LA152Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206F · Talkeetna, AKThe disconnection of the nosegear scissors assembly due to the loss of a retainer bolt.NTSB FTW96FA373Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech D55 · Corsicana, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain minimum control airspeed which resulted in the loss of control. Factors were the bent collar of the left main fuel tank refueling neck which resulted in fuel siphoning from the tank in flight, the pilot's failure to follow…NTSB MIA96LA225Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Winona, MSimproper maintenance of the airplane by the unqualified pilot/owner, by providing inadequate clearance between a flexible oil hose and a heat shield, which resulted in chafing of the hose, an oil leak, and subsequent oil starvation. A factor relating to the…NTSB ANC96LA144Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 207 · Kotzebue, AKan in-flight encouter with bird(s)/geese, which resulted in a bird strike.NTSB ANC96LA142Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Port Alsworth, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. A factor associated with the accident was the unfavorable wind.NTSB ANC96LA135Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Port Alsworth, AKthe pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in intering a box canyon with insufficient altitude to either execute a turn to safety or outclimb rising terrain. A factor associated with the accident was: the pilot allowed the passenger to…NTSB ANC96FA139Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Yakutat, AKThe pilot's landing on the water with the landing gear inadvertently extended.NTSB IAD96WA141Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationCessna T-310P · Skiathos, GreeceNTSB CHI96LA313Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Aitkin, MNthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from known transmission lines. Factors relating to this accident were the transmission lines and the sunglare which hindered the pilot's ability to see the transmission lines.NTSB MIA96LA215Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210M · Opa Locka, FLthe pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, a forced landing, and subsequent in flight collision with terrain. The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a related factor.NTSB LAX96FA308Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 210E · Big Bear City, CAan inadequate annual inspection conducted by other maintenance personnel.NTSB SEA96LA193Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185E · Cody, WYfailure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane and runway alignment during the takeoff roll. Factors relating to the accident were: the crosswind, and possible dragging of the right brake.NTSB CHI96LA292Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210E · Clarksville, MOfuel starvation for undetermined reason(s). Factors relating to the accident were: the crop, and the uphill terrain condition in the emergency landing area.NTSB MIA96LA208Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean)an inflight collision with the terrain (water) for undetermined reason(s). Factors relating to the accident were: failure of the pilot to obtain a preflight weather briefing, his failure to obtain in-flight weather avoidance assistance, and his resultant…NTSB FTW96LA338Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Winnsboro, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and altitude/clearance during the takeoff. A factor was the density altitude.NTSB SEA96LA177Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206F · Crane Island, WAthe pilot's failure to correctly judge the surface winds in the vicinity of the runway. Factors relating to the accident were: a tailwind during landing, a short runway with a wet surface, and an embankment/drop-off at the end of the airstrip.NTSB LAX96LA307Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Casa Grande, AZthe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop. Factors relating to the accident were: the student pilot's inadequate training and lack of certification (endorsement).NTSB FTW96LA336Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech E-55 · Brownwood, TXThe pilot's failure to extend the landing gear. Factors were the pilot's failure to use a checklist, his diverted attention, and the landing gear warning horn not sounding.NTSB ANC96LA111Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas MD369D · Healy, AKThe inadequate visual outlook by the pilots of both aircraft, and their failure to see and avoid the other aircraft. A factor associated with the accident was sunglare affecting the helicopter pilot's vision.NTSB CHI96LA275Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · Walker, MNfailure of the pilot to properly flare the airplane for landing, and her improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB MIA96LA198Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210L · Sarasota, FLthe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the fuel tanks resulting in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB CHI96LA257Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188 · Napoleon, NDthe pilot's improper use of the rudder to correct the airplane's drift to the right. A factor was the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind.NTSB FTW96LA321Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188A · Decatur, TXthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor was the prevailing crosswind.NTSB ANC96LA107Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning for departure and his selection of unsuitable terrain. Factors in the accident were soft, snow covered terrain and the pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff.NTSB LAX96LA276Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Merced, CAFuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and his failure to ensure that adequate fuel was onboard to complete the flight.NTSB CHI96LA239Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Saint Charles, MOa partial loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. The factors involved were the pilot did not perform load jettison and low airspeed.NTSB ANC96TA095Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna 185 · Fairbanks, AKfatigue failure of the engine crankshaft. A factor related to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB ATL96LA099Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188 · Pelham, GAfailure of the pilot to maintain directional control on the takeoff roll, which resulted in the airplane veering off the runway and colliding with a cotton picker (vehicle).NTSB ANC96TA087Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 185F · Gustavus, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. A factor associated with the accident was a crosswind.NTSB IAD96LA092Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · Westminster, MDThe fracture of the engine crankshaft which had a subsurface origin and progressed in fatigue until overload and separation occurred.NTSB ANC96IA077Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Kodiak, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. Factors in the accident were: soft terrain, the use of an oversize nose wheel tire, and the FAA's inadequate field approval process for tundra tires.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 CHI96LA187Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P206 · Goshen, INthe parachute equipment was not properly maintained by the parachutist. A factor related to the accident was the inadvertent deployment of the parachute.NTSB LAX96LA211Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Fallbrook, CAfailure of the pilot to attain the proper touchdown point on the runway, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors relating to the accident were: the excessive airspeed on final approach, and the short and wet condition of the…NTSB FTW96LA226Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNavion NA1 · Los Lunas, NMThe total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB ANC96TA075Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna A-185-F · Juneau, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. A factor associated with the accident was the crosswind.