NTSB investigations: Continental IO-520 series, 2023

41 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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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\") = 2023
    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 CEN24LA077Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Washington, MOFuel starvation and a total loss of engine power due to an obstructed fuel vapor return path. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadvertent aerodynamic stall/spin, which likely increased the severity of the ground impact.Dec 30, 2023 · N678MJ · Substantial damageNTSB CEN24LA078Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 210M · Gulfport, MSThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the go-around with a crosswind.Dec 23, 2023 · N6PD · Substantial damageNTSB ERA24LA085Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 58 · Griffin, GAThe pilot’s misidentification of a taxiway as the intended runway, which resulted in a collision with a utility pole and trees.Dec 15, 2023 · N303RA · Substantial damageNTSB ERA24LA064Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech A36 · Sidney, OHThe pilots’ improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing, runway excursion, and subsequent impact with a terminal sign and taxi light.Dec 12, 2023 · N6643H · Substantial damageNTSB WPR24FA054Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech A36 · Topock, AZThe failure of the No. 4 connecting rod due to oil starvation, which resulted in a loss of engine power, inflight fire, and a subsequent off-airport emergency landing on rough desert terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to attempt a…Dec 10, 2023 · N4171S · Substantial damageNTSB ERA24LA049Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech A36 · Valdosta, GAThe pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing.Nov 26, 2023 · N94EM · Substantial damageNTSB CEN24LA047Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185F · Barataria, LAA recreational boat crossed in front of the airplane’s path during landing on the water which resulted in the airplane colliding with the boat.Nov 18, 2023 · N61919 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN23LA423Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech A36 · Broken Bow, OKThe pilot’s failure to maintain the runway centerline during landing and subsequent failure to maintain clearance from the airport grounds worker during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the absence of a NOTAM for mowing operations at the…Sep 29, 2023 · N9379Q · Substantial damageNTSB WPR23LA350Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna U206C · Challis, IDThe failure of the left main landing gear spring assembly due to a fatigue crack. Contributing to the accident was the improper maintenance on the landing gear spring assembly which allowed corrosion to develop.Sep 20, 2023 · N3923G · Substantial damageNTSB ANC23LA080Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185F · Homer, AKA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Sep 18, 2023 · N7558H · Substantial damageNTSB ANC23LA073Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185F · Beluga, AKThe pilot’s delayed go-around decision with insufficient runway remaining.Sep 10, 2023 · N124UA · Substantial damageNTSB WPR23LA342Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna T210H · Santa Rosa, CAThe pilot’s failure to configure the landing gear during the landing approach.Sep 6, 2023 · N2210R · Substantial damageNTSB ERA23LA389Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Baltimore, MDThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the aborted landing, which resulted in a collision with a taxiway light.Sep 3, 2023 · N74TR · Substantial damageNTSB ERA23LA361Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech V35 · Rutledge, TNA total loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of a retaining circlip in one of the No. 2 crankshaft cheek counterweights, which resulted in liberation of the counterweight.Sep 2, 2023 · N5431U · Substantial damageNTSB WPR23LA331Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech N35 · Ennis, MTThe pilot's failure to extend the landing gear before landing.Aug 31, 2023 · N92NJ · Substantial damageNTSB ERA23LA349Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185F · Leonardtown, MDA loss of engine power during an approach to landing for undetermined reasons.Aug 24, 2023 · N955LS · Substantial damageNTSB CEN23LA374Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A188B · Bay Port, MIThe pilot’s decision to takeoff from a soft wet runway with a quartering tailwind which resulted in a lack of climb performance and impact with terrain.Aug 19, 2023 · N8075G · Substantial damageNTSB CEN23LA379Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech S35 · Houston, TXAn in-flight collision with a bird.Aug 16, 2023 · N5874J · Substantial damageNTSB ANC23LA063Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna U206G · Skwentna, AKThe airplane’s float contacted an undetected submerged gravel bar during landing which resulted in a nose over.Aug 14, 2023 · N4891Z · Substantial damageNTSB CEN23LA365Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A188B · Chillicothe, MOThe pilot’s decision to operate the airplane with a known tailwheel anomaly, which resulted in a loss of directional control.Aug 11, 2023 · N9237R · Substantial damageNTSB ANC23LA059Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 185 · Iliamna, AKThe passenger’s inadvertent application of brakes during landing that resulted in a nose over.Aug 4, 2023 · N9855X · Substantial damageNTSB WPR23LA291Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185F · Friday Habor, WAThe pilot’s loss of directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop.Jul 28, 2023 · N185GG · Substantial damageNTSB CEN23LA344Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech A36 · Oberlin, KSThe blockage of the left fuel tank vent, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident of the pilot’s failure to use his checklist to address the loss of engine power.Jul 20, 2023 · N36900 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR23LA264Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185F · La Mesa, CAA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Jul 9, 2023 · N1839R · Substantial damageNTSB WPR23LA218Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A188B · Chillicothe, MOA partial loss of engine power due to a tear in the fuel manifold diaphragm, which prevented sufficient fuel flow to the engine.Jun 7, 2023 · N731UF · DestroyedNTSB CEN23LA231Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 207 · Harlingen, TXThe improper installation of the throttle control arm to the throttle control cable attachment end, which resulted in a failure of the control arm and a loss of engine power in flight.Jun 6, 2023 · N91157 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN23LA224Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech A36 · Oklahoma City, OKA loss of engine power during approach for landing for undetermined reasons.Jun 4, 2023 · N9169Q · Substantial damageNTSB ERA23LA253Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech V35A · Statesboro, GAMaintenance personnel’s improper installation of the pitch servo bridle cable clamp, which led to binding in the elevator control system that restricted aft yoke movement during the landing approach.Jun 1, 2023 · N8074R · Substantial damageNTSB ERA23FA238Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech V35 · Rougemont, NCA total loss of engine power due to oil starvation. The source of the oil starvation could not be determined.May 21, 2023 · N272S · DestroyedNTSB CEN23LA194Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 35-C33A · Indianola, MSAn in-flight fire for undetermined reasons.May 18, 2023 · N63B · DestroyedNTSB WPR23LA189Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185F · Twisp, WAThe pilot’s loss of directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and ground loop.May 14, 2023 · N185MG · Substantial damageNTSB CEN23LA186Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech F33A · Tahlequah, OKThe pilot’s failure to remove the wheel chocks before engine start which resulted in the inadvertent contact with the propeller while the engine was running.May 6, 2023 · N2294L · Minor damageNTSB WPR23LA177Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 210M · Pasco, WAImproper maintenance on the fuel outlet line to the fuel servo, which resulted in the line partially separating from the fuel outlet fitting and the subsequent fuel starvation and total loss of engine power.May 4, 2023 · N777CF · Substantial damageNTSB CEN23LA177Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Longville, MNThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with an unexpected windshift, which resulted in a runway excursion.May 4, 2023 · N8210R · Substantial damageNTSB WPR23FA173Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech A36 · Big Bear, CAThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and failure to maintain adequate airspeed on short final while operating in adverse wind conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.May 1, 2023 · N2038Y · Substantial damageNTSB ERA23LA156Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech V35 · Shoreham, NYA total loss of engine power for unknown reasons.Mar 17, 2023 · N5616S · Substantial damageNTSB ANC23LA026Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185F · Homer, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop and impact with terrain.Mar 7, 2023 · N9697Q · Substantial damageNTSB CEN23LA131Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech E-55 · Tomball, TXAn inflight collision with a bird.Mar 6, 2023 · N101BM · Substantial damageNTSB ANC23LA022Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna U206F · Chugiak, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in flat light conditions which resulted in a loss of control and impact with a snow berm.Feb 14, 2023 · N9572G · Substantial damageNTSB CEN23LA133Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech F33A · Hilbert, WIThe pilot’s inadequate fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.Feb 6, 2023 · N1074W · Substantial damageNTSB WPR23LA089Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 95-C55 · Yelm, WAThe pilot’s failure to attain a proper touchdown point during landing with a tailwind which resulted in a runway over run. Contributing to the accident was a wet runway.Jan 12, 2023 · N225V · Substantial damage