NTSB investigations: Continental IO-520 series, 2007
70 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\") = 2007
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") = 2007
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 CHI08FA055Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 310R · Traverse City, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath during the instrument approach, which led to his loss of control and subsequent impact with trees and terrain.NTSB ANC08LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Skwentna, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for taxi. Contributing to the accident were rough and uneven terrain, and an excessive taxispeed.NTSB DFW08CA047Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 210 · Medford, OKThe pilot's decision to attempt a night landing without runway lighting. A contributing factor was inoperative runway lights.NTSB LAX08CA039Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 310R · Phoenix, AZThe pilot's selection of a wrong taxi route, inadequate visual lookout, failure to maintain separation from ground obstacles, and excessive taxi speed.NTSB NYC08FA046Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 310R · Owensboro, KYA loss of control during approach for undetermined reasons.NTSB DEN08LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210K · Los Alamos, NMThe binding of the nose landing gear doors for undetermined reasons, resulting in the pilot having to make a nose gear up landing.NTSB LAX08CA021Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech A36 · Camarillo, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during a go-around, which resulted in a stall.NTSB DFW08LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206G · Lebanon, MEFailure of the crankshaft resulting in the total loss of engine power.NTSB DFW08FA015Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Glenpool, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane after departure, which resulted in a collision with power lines. A factor was the high winds.NTSB NYC08LA008Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBeech D55 · St.CroixThe non-instrument rated pilot's decision to continue VFR flight into IMC conditions subsequently leading to a loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of instrument experience, the weather conditions, and the night lighting…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 SEA07CA274Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185F · Lexington, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop/swerve.NTSB ANC07LA104Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206 · McGrath, AKA separation of the engine connecting rod and engine cylinder due to the loss of a connecting rod nut that was stripped from the rod bolt.NTSB CHI07LA307Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · Ravenna, OHThe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. Contributing to the accident was the tree that the airplane impacted during the forced landing.NTSB NYC07FA228Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Dallas, GAThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of engine power during cruise due to fuel contamination.NTSB LAX07CA275Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna U206G · Fort Bragg, CAThe pilot's misjudged speed and distance, which resulted in a landing overrun of the runway.NTSB ANC07CA097Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 185 · McGrath, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area which resulted in an overrun and collision with a gravel berm during an aborted takeoff. Factors contributing to the accident were his delay in aborting the takeoff, and the short takeoff area.NTSB SEA07LA253Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech F33A · La Verne, CAAn improper flare during touchdown and an inadequate bounced landing recovery. Contributing to the accident was an excessive airspeed and an inadvertent porpoise.NTSB ANC07LA096Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Anchorage, AKA loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.NTSB CHI07CA285Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportNavion Navion H · Atlantic, IAThe pilot's improper flare and touchdown during landing resulting in overload failure of the left main landing gear. A contributing factor was the pilot's distraction due to the unlatched cabin door.NTSB ATL07LA119Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P206 · Center Hill, FLThe pilot committed suicide. Contributing to the event was the pilot's impairment due to alcohol.NTSB DFW07IA193Incident · 1 fatalIncident investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Colorado City, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clear of the rotating propeller.NTSB ANC07CA089Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna U206G · Iliamna, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty wind conditions, which resulted in the float-equipped airplane's right wing striking the bottom of the shallow lake, while taxiing for takeoff. A factor contributing to the accident was the gusty wind condition.NTSB SEA07FA228Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210G · Lomita, CAThe loss of engine power during approach as a result of fuel starvation due to the pilot's improper pre takeoff fuel system selector valve positioning. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB CHI07CA261Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 210 D · Fort Wayne, INThe loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight.NTSB ANC07LA100Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Pedro Bay, AKThe loss of control during the landing roll for an unknown reason.NTSB DFW07CA181Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A188B · Garden City, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the ground equipment while maneuvering. A contributing factor was the power lines along the pilot's application path.NTSB LAX07CA244Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 36 · Jean, NVA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ANC07LA071Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185E · Talkeetna, AKThe loss of engine power during cruise flight due to an improperly repaired airbox.NTSB DFW07CA174Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A188B · Garwood, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain proper clearance from terrain/obstacles. A contributing factor was the runway conditions.NTSB LAX07CA230Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech V35B · Yellow Pine, IDThe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point on landing.NTSB CHI07LA224Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · Rockford, ILA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a forced landing. A contributing factor was the unsuitable terrain (corn field) encountered during the landing.NTSB DEN07LA124Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Englewood, COThis case was revised 10/31/2007. Low compression in number 2 cylinder, which reduced the airplane's climb capability. Contributing factors in this accident were the high density altitude conditions, and the tree.NTSB SEA07LA210Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech E-33C · Laurel, MTThe overload failure of the nose gear retract brace (drag link) during the landing roll.NTSB CHI07CA218Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 188A · New Hartford, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the tree line during the turn between aerial application passes. The low altitude, the downdraft encountered by the pilot, and the trees were contributing factors.NTSB LAX07LA221Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Chino, CAThe pilot's failure to ensure the landing gear selector handle was in the extended position prior to departure, which resulted in a premature retraction.NTSB ANC07LA066Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Northway, AKThe collapse of the landing gear during the landing roll for an undetermined reason.NTSB DEN07LA114Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Ulysses, KSThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB CHI07CA180Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 188B · Wyaconda, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the trees. A factor in the accident was the trees.NTSB MIA07LA111Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Cullman, ALThe pilot’s mismanagement of an in-flight emergency, which resulted in a gear-up landing and runway overrun. Contributing to the accident was a breach to the engine crankcase above and in line with the No. 1 cylinder.NTSB ANC07FA051Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Homer, AKA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation from the pilot's improper fuel selector positioning, and her failure to maintain adequate airspeed to preclude a stall. Contributing to the accident was an inadvertent stall.NTSB DEN07FA100Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Placitas, NMthe failure of the pilot to maintain adequate terrain separation, for undetermined reasons, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. A contributing factor was the mountainous terrain.NTSB ANC07CA050Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 206 · Seldovia, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the final landing approach, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees. A factor associated with the accident was turbulence.NTSB CHI07CA166Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A188B · Sargent, NEThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate visual lookout and clearance from the hillside. Factors contributing to the accident include the pilot's diverted attention, the hillside, and the glare from the setting sun.NTSB DFW07CA125Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A188B · Happy, TXAn in-flight fire while maneuvering for an undetermined reason.NTSB SEA07LA140Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Shearer, IDA fracture and separation of the left main landing gear strut during the landing roll due to fatigue.NTSB SEA07FA134Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Wilbur, WAIn-flight collision with terrain shortly after takeoff for undetermined reasons.NTSB DFW07LA120Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206G · Leeville, LAThe failure of the operator of the powerboat to maintain separation from the departing floatplane.NTSB CHI07CA148Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A188 · Scotland, SDThe pilot not maintaining adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Factors contributing to the accident were the sudden wind shift and the low altitude at which the stall occurred.NTSB SEA07CA127Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185F · Renton, WAThe pilot's loss of aircraft control during a landing attempt, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop.