NTSB investigations: Continental IO-520 series, 2020

39 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.

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NTSB investigations: Continental IO-520 series, 2020 per year, 1964–2026: 4,750 cases
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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\") = 2020
    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"

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NTSB ERA21LA085Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 210L · Midway, GAThe pilot's intentional visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pressure to complete the flight to work in an emergency room.Dec 21, 2020 · N2246S · Substantial damageNTSB ERA21LA068Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech V35A · Attalla, ALA loss of control inflight and the failure of a component of the up elevator flight control system due to fatigue, which rendered recovery from a right descending turn improbable.Dec 12, 2020 · N5470U · DestroyedNTSB CEN21LA073Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Arden Hills, MNIncorrect connecting rod installation, which resulted in the failure of the nos. 5 and 6 connecting rods and subsequent total loss of engine power.Dec 3, 2020 · N28067 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA21LA053Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech V35 · Deltaville, VAAn uncontrolled descent and impact with terrain following an in-flight collision with seagulls.Nov 24, 2020 · N35AW · DestroyedNTSB WPR21LA030Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 310 · Las Vegas, NVThe pilot’s failure to maintain the airplane’s minimum controllable airspeed while maneuvering with one engine inoperative. Also causal was the loss of power in the left engine due to oil starvation. Contributing to the accident were inadequate maintenance…Oct 29, 2020 · N101G · DestroyedNTSB WPR21LA028Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna T210K · Los Alamos, NMThe pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear, which resulted in the airplane landing with the landing gear retracted.Oct 24, 2020 · N8251M · Substantial damageNTSB CEN21FA025Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech V35 · Slidell, LAThe pilot’s loss of control shortly after departure for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.Oct 21, 2020 · N35DC · DestroyedNTSB CEN21LA050Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBellanca 1730 · San Saba, TXThe student pilot’s improper decision-making, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.Oct 5, 2020 · N7333V · Substantial damageNTSB CEN21FA007Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech S35 · Telluride, COThe pilot’s loss of control during the climb to cruise flight resulting in the airplane’s impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to not climb to a higher altitude before proceeding over high terrain.Oct 5, 2020 · N4444K · Substantial damageNTSB CEN20LA420Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech V35 · Terrell, TXFuel starvation due to a fuel system leak, which resulted in a loss of engine power and the subsequent forced landing on unsuitable terrain.Sep 24, 2020 · N3958A · Substantial damageNTSB WPR20LA295Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 35 · Three Rivers, CAThe pilot’s controlled flight into terrain while operating in conditions of reduced visibility due to smoke.Sep 4, 2020 · N818S · DestroyedNTSB CEN20CA382Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna A185 · Bellaire, MIThe pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll.Sep 4, 2020 · N185DK · Substantial damageNTSB CEN20LA372Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 414 · Ray, MIThe pilot’s loss of directional control on takeoff.Aug 30, 2020 · N698D · Substantial damageNTSB ANC20CA091Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna A185 · Lime Village, AKThe pilot’s loss of control during the landing flare, which resulted in an impact with trees.Aug 30, 2020 · N107L · Substantial damageNTSB ANC20LA085Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185 · Fairbanks, AKThe PA-18 pilot’s failure to see and avoid the Cessna 185 as it was landing. Contributing to the accident was the PA-18 pilot’s failure to hear the traffic advisory provided by the air traffic control tower.Aug 27, 2020 · N714KH · 2 aircraft · DestroyedNTSB CEN20LA338Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185F · Sugar Land, TXA total loss of engine power after takeoff for undetermined reasons, and the pilot’s subsequent exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.Aug 15, 2020 · N5418E · Substantial damageNTSB WPR20CA250Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna A185 · Kalispell, MTThe pilot's excessive speed while landing on a wet grass runway, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a fence.Aug 3, 2020 · N185GK · Substantial damageNTSB WPR20CA275Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna A185 · Susanville, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff with a tailwind, which resulted in a subsequent collapse of the right main landing gear.Aug 1, 2020 · N60934 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA20LA262Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech F33 · Malbis, ALThe noninstrument-rated pilot’s decision to depart in deteriorating weather conditions, which led to restricted visibility and the pilot’s loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the pilot’s poor decision-making was…Jul 29, 2020 · N3156W · Substantial damageNTSB CEN20LA309Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A188 · Corsica, SDThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control.Jul 27, 2020 · N53163 · DestroyedNTSB CEN20CA331Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna A188 · Hartington, NEThe pilot's failure to ensure that the engine oil cap was installed before takeoff, which resulted in the oil obscuring the pilot’s view through the windshield and necessitated a forced landing on unsuitable terrain. Contributing to the accident were the…Jul 27, 2020 · N9278G · Substantial damageNTSB CEN20LA288Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 36 · Independence, MOFailure of the No. 5 piston head and ring, which resulted in a total loss of engine power and the pilot’s decision to takeoff with a known mechanical issue.Jul 16, 2020 · N630JL · Substantial damageNTSB CEN20CA285Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna A185 · Rochester, INThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing resulting in a ground loop.Jul 15, 2020 · N2231T · Substantial damageNTSB ANC20CA071Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna A185 · Palmer, AKThe pilot's loss of control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop and left main landing gear collapse.Jul 14, 2020 · N360DC · Substantial damageNTSB WPR20CA232Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna U206 · Nenana, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a soft field takeoff on a dirt airstrip, which resulted in an impact with a vehicle.Jul 11, 2020 · N756DJ · Substantial damageNTSB WPR20CA213Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportBeech 33 · Redmond, ORThe left seated flight instructor’s improper manipulation of the landing gear position selection lever to the up position while still on the landing roll, which ultimately resulted in a landing gear collapse during a subsequent landing.Jul 6, 2020 · N727P · Substantial damageNTSB WPR20CA204Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna A185 · San Diego, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during landing with a crosswind and excessive braking action, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.Jul 2, 2020 · N3086W · Substantial damageNTSB ANC20CA061Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportBeech A36 · Chignik Lagoon, AKThe pilot's improper approach, which resulted in a long landing and a runway overrun.Jun 17, 2020 · N777AK · Substantial damageNTSB WPR20CA183Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna 310 · Butte, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a fence post during final approach which resulted in a damage to the left main landing gear, and its subsequent collapse during landing.Jun 15, 2020 · N87395 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN20CA226Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportBellanca 17 30 · Talihina, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a crosswind landing, which resulted in a hard landing and runway excursion.Jun 7, 2020 · N6681V · Substantial damageNTSB ANC20LA046Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185 · Nuiqsut, AKThe pilot’s controlled flight into flat snow-covered terrain in weather conditions that were conducive to flat light conditions.May 15, 2020 · N5454E · Substantial damageNTSB ERA20LA179Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech F33 · Land O Lakes, FLThe partial loss of engine power due to a contaminated fuel system and the pilot’s improper decision to attempt a takeoff with a known deficiency in engine power.May 12, 2020 · N711JA · DestroyedNTSB CEN20CA164Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna A185 · Anoka, MNThe pilot's inadvertent extension of the landing gear and his subsequent water landing with the wheels extended.Apr 30, 2020 · N1669M · Substantial damageNTSB ERA20LA122Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech V35 · Destin, FLThe pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.Mar 8, 2020 · N581U · Substantial damageNTSB CEN20CA111Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna P206 · Hill City, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain the proper altitude and airspeed during the approach and his delayed addition of power to go around and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in a nose-over after landing on the closed snow-covered…Mar 3, 2020 · N206JF · Substantial damageNTSB ANC20CA027Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna TP206 · Kahului, HIThe pilot's improper landing flare in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in the airplane porpoising and a subsequent a loss of directional control, runway excursion, and nose-over.Feb 13, 2020 · N8649Z · Substantial damageNTSB WPR20CA090Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 36 · Avalon, CAThe pilot's improper approach and delayed decision to apply corrective action, which resulted in a runway overrun, impact with a berm, and a subsequent nose-over.Feb 10, 2020 · N6056Q · Substantial damageNTSB CEN20FA076Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech 33 · Granbury, TXThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while maneuvering in the airport traffic pattern, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control.Feb 8, 2020 · N6665U · Substantial damageNTSB ERA20LA089Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech A36 · Summerland Key, FLThe pilot's failure to remove the flight control gust lock before takeoff, which resulted in an inability to rotate, aborted takeoff, and subsequent runway overrun. Contributing to the accident was a missing piece of the flight control gust lock, which did…Jan 25, 2020 · N41VK · Substantial damage