NTSB investigations: Continental IO-520 series, 2022
34 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
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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\") = 2022
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") = 2022
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 WPR23LA077Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech V35B · Livermore, CAThe pilot’s inadvertent use of the mixture control instead of the throttle, which resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB ERA23LA154Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 310R · Lexington, KYA main landing gear collapse due to a landing gear actuator overtravel for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB CEN23FA060Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech F33A · Yukon, OKThe pilot’s loss of airplane control for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB GAA23WA040Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignCessna P206D · La Familia, BelizeNTSB ANC23LA006Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 207 · Bethel, AKThe total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel starvation and the pilot’s mismanagement of the available fuel.NTSB ERA23FA048Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech A36 · Harlan, KYThe pilot’s visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions during an approach to land at an airport in mountainous terrain, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s hazardous…NTSB ERA23LA035Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech V35A · Shellman Bluff, GAThe pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB WPR23LA022Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech V35B · Nogales, AZThe pilot’s failure to establish a positive rate of climb before retracting the landing gear when he executed an aborted landing, which resulted in a propeller strike, diminished climb performance, and the inadvertent contact with terrain.NTSB ERA23LA018Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 310 · Middlefield, OHThe pilot’s inadequate fuel planning and inflight fuel management which resulted in exhaustion of his fuel supply and a forced landing.NTSB ANC23FA001Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna A185F · Fairbanks, AKThe improperly maintained floats, which allowed water to fill the front compartments and resulted in the airplane nosing over during taxi. Contributing to the fatal injury of the pilot was the improperly secured cargo, which prevented the pilot from egressing…NTSB CEN22LA427Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A188A · Canby, MNThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during the landing, which resulted in an overload failure of the tailwheel cross tube and subsequent impact with the runway.NTSB ERA22LA410Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna U206 · Buckland, AKThe installation of incompatible rocker arms and rocker arm bushings during an engine overhaul, which resulted in a complete loss of engine power.NTSB ERA22LA402Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna U206G · Millinocket, METhe pilot’s failure to maintain an appropriate descent rate for a glassy water landing, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CEN22LA407Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 36 · Tupelo, MSThe pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear for a landing.NTSB CEN22LA403Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech A36 · Houghton Lake, MIA loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR22LA314Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech F33A · Wilder, IDCatastrophic engine failure during the initial climb due to an incorrectly installed crankshaft counterweight retaining ring.NTSB CEN22LA391Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech F33A · Baton Rouge, LAThe sudden and total loss of fuel flow to the engine for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN22LA343Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech E33A · Zena, OKThe pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and fuel planning, and improper in-flight decision making which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB WPR22FA235Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech V35B · Vancouver, WAThe pilot’s decision to execute a steep turn to final approach, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and an accelerated stall. Contributing to the accident was the improper positioning on base leg and the pilot’s…NTSB CEN22LA256Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Madison, MSThe failure of a muffler weld due to inadequate maintenance, which resulted in a fire.NTSB ANC22LA040Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna U206F · Kodiak, AKThe failure of the right main landing gear leg due to fatigue cracks that initiated from corrosion pitting.NTSB CEN22LA233Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech A36 · Amarillo, TXThe loss of engine power due to a leak in the fuel control assembly. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate maintenance of the fuel control assembly.NTSB ANC22LA037Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185E · Willow, AKThe pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing which resulted in a nose over.NTSB ERA22LA235Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 310 · Caryville, FLAn in-flight loss of engine power on both engines for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN22LA172Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185F · Evansville, INThe pilot did not maintain directional control during the landing roll resulting in a ground loop.NTSB CEN22LA152Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Ash Flat, ARThe partial loss of engine power during a go-around resulting in an inadvertent entry into an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the inexperience of the low-time pilot.NTSB CEN22LA140Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech A36 · Heavner, OKA total loss of engine power due to oil exhaustion which resulted from improper engine maintenance.NTSB WPR22LA124Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 310R · McGrath, AKA failure of the right main landing gear bellcrank lower arm fork, bellcrank, pivot bolt, and trunnion bellcrank lug for undetermined reasons.NTSB ANC22LA022Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna U206F · Newhalen, AKThe pilot’s decision to continue visual flight into an area of instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the pilot experiencing a loss of visual reference and subsequent controlled flight into terrain.NTSB ERA22FA126Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech 58 · Lexington, NCInadequate maintenance, which led to a partial loss of both right and left engine power during takeoff, and the pilot’s subsequent failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering with one engine at low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s…NTSB WPR22LA091Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185F · Gila Bend, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollNTSB WPR22LA083Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech F33A · Williams, AZThe pilot’s activation of the auxiliary fuel boost pump shortly after takeoff, which resulted in an excess amount of fuel to the engine and a total loss of engine power.NTSB CEN22LA104Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech V35B · McKinney, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain control during the landing with gusty wind.NTSB CEN22FA096Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech 58 · Defiance, MOThe pilot’s loss of airplane control while flying in night instrument conditions due to spatial disorientation and the flight crew’s inability to recover from an unusual airplane attitude.