NTSB investigations: Continental IO-520 series, 2011
72 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\") = 2011
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") = 2011
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 ANC12CA016Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 207A · Kwigillingok, AKThe pilot’s decision to continue visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions with moderate icing, which resulted in structural icing and an aerodynamic stall.NTSB ANC12FA014Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna U206G · Nanwalek, AKThe pilot’s decision to takeoff from a contaminated runway with unfavorable wind conditions, and his failure to maintain airspeed during the initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the operator’s inadequate…NTSB ANC12FA009Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 207 · Chuathbaluk, AKThe pilot’s loss of situational awareness after an inadvertent encounter with instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an in-flight collision with tree-covered terrain.NTSB ANC12CA010Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185F · Talkeetna, AKA broken wheel/ski clevis pin, which allowed the ski to pivot upward and strike the right wing lift strut.NTSB ERA12CA080Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech V35 · Lusby, MDThe pilot did not maintain clearance from trees during a night approach.NTSB ERA12CA075Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Pine Mountain, GAThe pilot's inadequate directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB ERA12FA074Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech 95-C55 · Ulysses, PAThe total loss of left engine power due to fuel starvation, and the pilot’s improper configuration of the fuel system during remedial actions, which resulted in fuel starvation of the right engine. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s incomplete…NTSB CEN12LA074Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech S35 · Elkhart Lake, WIThe pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB CEN12LA061Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 401A · Gladewater, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing and attempted go-around in a gusty crosswind.NTSB CEN12CA062Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 58 · Connersville, INThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.NTSB ANC12LA002Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 207A · Kwigillingok, AKThe pilot's failure to abort the takeoff when he realized the airplane could not attain sufficient takeoff and climb performance and his improper decision to depart from an airport where night operations were prohibited.NTSB WPR12LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Yucca Valley, CAA loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.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 WPR12FA020Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-44-180 · St. Paul, ORThe pilot was unable to see the other aircraft to avoid a collision.NTSB CEN12WA040Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationCessna 210G · Veracruz, MexicoNTSB CEN12CA036Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 210J · West Chicago, ILThe pilot's failure to extend the landing gear before touchdown due to his failure to use a checklist.NTSB CEN12CA064Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 210F · Phillipsburg, KSThe pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB ERA12FA007Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 207A · Matinicus Island, METhe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during the approach after encountering a gusty crosswind, which resulted in an accelerated stall and uncontrolled descent.NTSB WPR11CA468Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 36 · Riverton, WYThe pilot's inadvertent retraction of the landing gear during the landing roll.NTSB ERA11IA521Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech V35 · New Haven, CTThe in-flight fatigue failure of the engine’s crankshaft, which resulted in the separation of the forward portion of the crankshaft and the propeller.NTSB ANC11LA103Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206G · Beluga, AKThe total loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.NTSB WPR11LA410Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Napa, CAThe pilot’s mismanagement of the fuel supply, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB CEN11WA695Accident · 6 fatalClass 5 · ForeignCessna 210K · (Atlantic Ocean)NTSB CEN11CA631Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A188 · Ord, NEThe pilot's loss of directional control during a crosswind takeoff.NTSB ANC11FA077Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 207 · McGrath, AKThe pilot's decision to continue visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an in-flight collision with mountainous terrain.NTSB ERA11LA451Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206F · Arcadia, FLThe pilot’s decision to take off in high density altitude conditions with the airplane over its maximum gross weight, due to the pilot’s improper weight and balance calculations, which resulted in the airplane’s inability to climb or maintain altitude.NTSB ANC11FA071Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna U206G · Talkeetna, AKThe inadequate visual lookout and failure to see and avoid by the pilots of both airplanes while maneuvering to land, which resulted in a midair collision. Contributing to the accident was the lack of standardized, unequivocal procedures concerning common…NTSB CEN11FA508Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Williston, NDThe pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a partial loss of engine power while maneuvering at a low altitude.NTSB CEN11LA513Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Mount Hamill, IAThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and the pilot's inadequate fuel management.NTSB CEN11CA502Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A188B · Devils Lake, NDThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in a stall during the aerial application.NTSB CEN11CA495Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A188B · Greenstown, INThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from vegetation that caused increased drag during a low-level maneuvering flight.NTSB ERA11LA405Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206G · Matinicus Island, METhe pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB ANC11FA062Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna U206 · Port Alsworth, AKThe pilot’s failure to see and avoid the approaching airplane. Contributing to the accident was that the pilot’s failure to listen to radio position reports from the other airplane on the common traffic advisory frequency and the absence of any forward-facing…NTSB ANC11LA061Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206E · Anchorage, AKThe pilot’s decision to depart with minimal fuel and his improper fuel management and engine restart procedures, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the Pilot Operating Handbook did not provide the…NTSB WPR11LA315Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · Oljato, UTThe pilot’s failure to follow the airplane manufacturer’s mixture setting guidance while landing in high density altitude conditions.NTSB WPR11LA305Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206 · Nogales, AZThe pilot did not maintain airplane control during the initial climb.NTSB ERA11FA376Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Yabucoa, PRThe pilot's inadequate weather planning and improper decision to continue a visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an encounter with a thunderstorm and subsequent loss of control.NTSB CEN11LA452Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188A · Estelline, SDThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff for undetermined reasons because the pilot did not recall the accident.NTSB WPR11LA283Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · El Monte, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the forced landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper fuel…NTSB CEN11FA417Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Charlevoix, MIThe pilot's inadequate airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to not execute a missed approach in weather conditions below minimums.NTSB CEN11CA438Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A188 · Castroville, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance during the agricultural spraying flight.NTSB WPR11LA292Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 320F · Phoenix, AZThe mechanic's failure to properly secure the nose landing gear actuator push-pull tube to the landing gear door hinge clevis, which resulted in the gear jamming and not fully retracting after takeoff.NTSB CEN11CA391Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech F33A · Houston, TXAn in-flight collision with a bird during initial climb.NTSB CEN11LA381Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Canton, TXThe loss of fuel pressure for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a loss of engine power.NTSB WPR11LA253Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Pine Bluffs, WYA partial loss of engine power during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB ERA11FA321Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech V35 · Ellijay, GAThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from terrain while maneuvering in a mountainous area.NTSB ANC11LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P206C · Wasilla, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff from an unpaved airstrip, resulting in a collision with trees.NTSB ERA11FA312Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Murphy, NCAn in-flight fire that mostly likely occurred in the right front cockpit area behind the instrument panel and below the glare shield; the origin of the fire could not be determined because of the extensive fire damage.NTSB CEN11FA347Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech F33A · Taos, NMThe pilot’s continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in loss of situational awareness, and a possible encounter with icing conditions.NTSB WPR11FA228Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Rock Springs, WYThe pilot’s decision to continue flight into an area of known adverse weather, which resulted in an accumulation of structural ice that led to a loss of control and in-flight breakup. Also causal was the pilot’s inadequate preflight weather planning.