NTSB investigations: Continental IO-520 series, 2019
46 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\") = 2019
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") = 2019
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 ERA20LA070Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 210 · Concord, NCA malfunction of the left main landing gear brake during landing for undetermined reasons. Contributing was the pilot’s failure to attain a proper touchdown point and maintain an appropriate approach speed while landing on the wet turf runway.NTSB ANC20FA005Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech V35 · Blythe, CAA loss of control in flight due to the pilot’s decision to fly into a mountain range, at night, in conditions conducive to high wind, mountain waves, and turbulence.NTSB WPR20LA033Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 35 · Caldwell, IDThe total loss of engine power due to the separation of the wastegate exhaust elbow.NTSB CEN20CA026Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 1730 · Clear Lake, MNThe pilot's focus inside the cockpit during the base turn and final approach, which led to a high sink rate developing and a subsequent hard landing short of the runway.NTSB GAA20CA072Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna U206 · Mexico, MOThe pilot's failure to properly set the parking brake before exiting an operating airplane, which resulted in a runaway airplane and subsequent impact with trees.NTSB GAA20CA084Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 55 · Broomfield, COThe pilot's unintentional retraction of the landing gear during the landing roll.NTSB GAA20CA048Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech A36 · Le Roy, NYThe pilot's improper pitch control during takeoff in high, gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a runway overrun and the nose landing gear collapsing.NTSB GAA19CA545Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna P206 · Caldwell, IDThe pilot's improper approach, which resulted in a long landing, a runway overrun, and collision with a drainage culvert.NTSB ERA19CA291Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 55 · Sebring, FLThe passenger’s inadvertent retraction of the landing gear during the landing roll without being instructed to do so by the pilot.NTSB WPR19FA250Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 210 · Henefer, UTThe pilots’ decision to enter a canyon at low altitude, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain while attempting to exit the canyon.NTSB GAA19CA523Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185 · San Carlos, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB CEN19LA290Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech V35 · Monroe, WIA total loss of engine power due to the failure of the Nos. 5 and 6 connecting rods from a lack of oil lubrication for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB GAA19CA557Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 35 · Fort Myers, FLThe airplane’s impact with a bird during approach.NTSB ERA19LA258Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech F33 · Hobe Sound, FLA bearing shift, which resulted in a loss of lubrication to the crankshaft, the failure of the crankshaft, and a total loss of engine power.NTSB GAA19CA513Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185 · Rangeley Lake, METhe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the floats, which led to his subsequent attempt to depart from a lake with damaged floats and led to a loss of roll control and the right wing impacting the water.NTSB WPR19LA238Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 36 · Half Moon Bay, CAA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB CEN19FA279Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportAero Commander 200 · Howell, MIThe improper installation of the engine’s metal intake screen, which allowed the filter element to become displaced and subsequently lodge in the intake, blocking intake air and causing the total loss of engine power, at low altitude and low airspeed…NTSB CEN19FA271Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna U206 · Hopedale, LAThe controlled flight into terrain (CFIT), resulting from the pilot’s failure to maintain proper altitude and continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions.NTSB WPR19LA217Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 206 · Prospect, ORThe failure of the counterweight retainer pin plate which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB ERA19FA240Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech F33 · Hatboro, PAThe pilot's loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation during the departure climb after entering instrument meteorological conditions.NTSB CEN19LA249Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185 · Saginaw, MIMaintenance personnel’s failure to properly align the crankshaft during an engine reassembly which led to a fatigue failure of the crankshaft and the loss of all engine power.NTSB ERA19LA239Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 210 · Chattanooga, TNThe improper maintenance of the airplane’s landing gear system, which resulted in a hydraulic fluid leak and insufficient pressure to extend and lock the landing gear during the accident flight.NTSB CEN19WA268Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationBeech V35 · Senneterre, Quebec, CanadaNTSB WPR19LA200Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 33 · Battleground, WAA failure of the throttle control assembly for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence, which resulted in a runway overrun and impact with an obstacle.NTSB ANC19LA049Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185 · Talkeetna, AKA fracture of the right outboard landing gear bracket for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR19LA190Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna P206 · Cascade, IDA loss of engine power due to the pilot’s improper leaning of the engine.NTSB CEN19FA210Accident · 1 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportBeech A36 · Chebanse, ILA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB CEN19FA189Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeechcraft 58 · Hiawatha, KSThe pilot's loss of control for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA19FA201Accident · 2 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportBeech E55 · Hope Mills, NCThe pilot's failure to disengage an uncommanded nose-down pitch input. Contributing to the accident was improper maintenance of the pitch trim servo, which would have precluded a physical override of the pitch servo.NTSB CEN19FA177Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Elida, OHThe noninstrument-rated pilot's decision to continue visual flight rules flight into an area of instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of control due to spatial disorientation. Contributing was the pilot not obtaining a weather…NTSB WPR19LA166Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 210 · Romona, CAA total loss of engine power due to oil starvation as a result of the failure of an oil filter adapter fiber gasket.NTSB GAA19CA358Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 35 · Bowie, MDThe pilot's failure to extend the landing gear before landing.NTSB WPR19FA152Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna A185 · Whittier, AKThe pilot’s failure to configure the landing gear for a water landing, which resulted in a nose-over. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's distraction due to his talking passengers.NTSB CEN19FA165Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech V35 · Frankfort, MIA loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB GAA19CA260Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185 · Northway, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop and subsequent nose-over.NTSB WPR19LA138Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 36 · Reno, NVThe pilot’s inability to maintain directional control during landing in gusty crosswind conditions for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.NTSB WPR19LA134Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185 · Kalispell, MTThe loss of directional control during landing for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.NTSB GAA19CA244Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185 · Valparaiso, INThe pilot's improper throttle application and subsequent failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll in gusting left crosswind conditions, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB WPR19LA128Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 35 · Sedona, AZThe partial loss of engine power due to deteriorated O-rings in the throttle metering assembly. Contributing to the accident was non-compliance with the manufacturer's recommended throttle metering assembly overhaul schedule.NTSB ERA19FA155Accident · 2 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportBellanca 1730 · Henderson, KYThe student pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed, which resulted in the exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack at a low altitude, in the airport traffic pattern, following a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing…NTSB ERA19TA129Accident · No injuriesClass 3Final reportBeech E55 · St. Petersburg, FLThe pilot's failure to extend the landing gear, which resulted in a gear-up landing.NTSB WPR19FA086Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech D55 · Stallion Springs, CAThe pilot’s continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions associated with mountain obscuration conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into rising terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to obtain a weather…NTSB CEN19TA073Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportBeech A36 · Fort Worth, TXThe pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power.NTSB ERA19LA083Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 35 · Lexington, KYThe pilot's improper slip maneuver on final approach, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB CEN19LA055Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 36 · Fredericksburg, TXThe loss of engine power due to fatigue failure of the crankshaft.NTSB ERA19LA080Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 1730 · Soddy-Daisy, TNThe pilot's improper decision to attempt an aerobatic maneuver at low altitude, which led to an aerodynamic stall and spin from which the pilot could not recover.