Final NTSB investigations: Continental GTSIO-520-C
318 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Continental GTSIO-520-C. 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 c.\"completionStatus\" = 'Completed'
AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('17035'))
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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 c."completionStatus" = 'Completed'
AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('17035'))
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NTSB LAX94LA302Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 421C · Polacca, AZthe pilot's attempt to make a 180-degree turn in soft sand at a speed which imposed side loading on the nose gear. Factors were the pilot's decision to continue the approach beyond the planned touchdown point, the effect of the runway surface on braking…NTSB ANC94LA078Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T207 · Kenai, AKThe failure of the engine crankshaft. Factors in the accident were the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and not attaining the proper touchdown point at the suitable landing strip.NTSB FTW94LA146Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · High Island 334A total loss of engine power with the cause undetermined. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB CHI94LA118Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TU206B · Canton, ILthe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor associated with the accident was the crosswind.NTSB MIA94LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 421 · Miami, FLFailure of the pilot-in-command to obtain the proper assistance after being notified of a fuel leak from the left wing fuel tanks after refueling.NTSB CHI94MA032Accident · 5 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportCessna 421B · Greensburg, INan inadvertent stall by the pilot in command. Factors associated with the accident are the icing conditions and low ceilings.NTSB FTW92LA164Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 320D · Aztec, NMFailure of the right propeller to feather and inoperative gear retraction system. Factors were the high density altitude and the power loss due to connecting rod failure.NTSB SEA92LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 207 · Seattle, WAThe cargo door unlatched for undetermined reasons.NTSB DEN91LA136Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 421B · Pagosa Springs, COInadequate preflight of the aircraft by the pilot in command. A factor was: failure of the pilot in command to properly latch the cargo door.NTSB DEN91LA101Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 421B · Colorado Spring, COA fractured fuel line and an improperly performed annual inspection.NTSB MIA91FA172Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 411 · North Ft. Myers, FLThe pilot in commands failure to follow emergency procedures and his failure to maintain airspeed following loss of power in one engine resulting in an inadvertent stall and the inflight loss of control with subsequent inflight collision with an object and…NTSB NYC91LA108Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 402A · Albany, NYA collapse of the nose gear due to a failure of the nose gear trunion.NTSB LAX91LA142Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 421 · El Monte, CAThe pilot retracting the landing gear during the landing roll.NTSB LAX91LA129Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 421B · Tucson, AZThe fatigue failure of the right engine turbo exhaust clamp, and, the failure of the flying pilot to complete the single engine emergency procedures in a timely manner. A factor in the accident was the failure of the pilot in command to adequately supervise…NTSB FTW91FA027Accident · 6 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 421B · Muskogee, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft, due to spatial disorientation. Factors related to the accident were: darkness, adverse weather conditions, and the pilot's physical impairment from the chronic sinus infection.NTSB BFO91LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 421B · Morganfield, KYLost of power of both engines due to the pilot's mismanagement of the fuel system.NTSB MIA90LA186Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 421B · Pompano Beach, FLThe failure of the pilot to initiate a go-around due to being high on final approach and as a result, failure to attain the correct point of touchdown and his excessive application of brakes which resulted in failure of the right main tire and loss of…NTSB LAX90FA311Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 411 · Fallon, NVFailure of the pilot to perform emergency procedures for loss of engine power (including his failure to feather the propeller of the affected engine). Factors related to the accident were: inadequate maintenance, contamination in the fuel system, and overheat…NTSB DEN90LA078Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210J · Englewood, COThe pilot's loss of directional control during an aborted takeoff.NTSB CHI90FA066Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 402A · Mosinee, WIThe pilot disregarding the published decision height and not performing a missed approach.NTSB BFO90LA014Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 421B · Chesapeake, VAThe pilot misjudged distance and altitude to the runway, while on final approach to land. The light condition at dusk was a related factor.NTSB DEN89LA199Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210F · Englewood, COA failure in the hyrdraulic power unit, which prevented operation of either the normal or emergency gear extension systems. The raised runway lip contributed to aircraft damage and pilot injury.NTSB LAX89LA217Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 421 · Picacho, AZFailure of the number three exhaust valve on the left engine. A major factor was the high density altitude where the airplane would not operate on single engine.NTSB ATL89LA121Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander 685 · Southern Pines, NCThe pilot's improper use of the mixture controls which resulted in engine roughness and the failure to properly execute the emergency procedure for a rough engine by placing the fuel boost pump switch in the low position.NTSB FTW89FA074Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 421 · Brownsville, TXThe pilot's improper emergency procedure after lossing power in the right engine, and his failure to maintain minimum control speed (VMC), which resulted in a loss of aircraft control. Factors related to the accident were: fuel starvation of the right engine,…NTSB DEN89FA034Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 421 · Tooele, UTNTSB ANC89LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TU206A · Soldotna, AKThe ATP certificated pilot and his two passengers were returning from a hunting trip when the turbocharged Cessna 206 caught fire soon after landing. The pilot stated that the engine quit during the landing roll and an attempt at restarting the engine as the…NTSB LAX88LA291Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210K · Huntington Bch, CADuring the landing roll, the pilot heard a loud bang on the right side of the airplane. When the pilot applied brakes and the speed dissipated, directional control was lost. The airplane veered of the runway and collided with a runway light. During an…NTSB MKC88LA111Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander 685 · Scranton, ARShortly after takeoff from a 2400 foot sod strip, the PIC said the acft began to settle, although both engines were delivering takeoff power and RPM, and liftoff speeds were proper. The acft settled back to the runway and careened off on to the overrun…NTSB MKC88LA079Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310P · Berryville, ARWhile trying out his friend's newly purchased twin, the pilot stated an emergency landing was made due to power loss because of fuel starvation. The PIC said he was negligent because he did not possess a multiengine rating and also did not study the fuel…NTSB MIA88FA144Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech A-23 · Fort Myers, FLThe private pilot experienced an engine failure on final approach and executed a forced landing to a wooded area and crashed. The pilot said he had flown about 2.0 hours on the right tank and did not switch to the left tank prior to landing. Another pilot had…NTSB MIA88FA094Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 411 · Venice, FLWitnesses stated that the acft was climbing & just after takeoff, the left wing dropped, the acft then leveled off, climbed aprx 75 more feet. The acft then abruptly turned hard left & went straight in, striking a wall surrounding a swimming pool, burst into…NTSB MKC88LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 414 · Fayetteville, ARDuring an instructional flt, the CFI and student plt heard a loud pop while attempting to lower the gear in preparation for landing. Several flybys past the control tower were made to confirm an unsafe nose gear configuration. They flew the aircraft an…NTSB ATL88FA059Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 421A · Hilton Head Isl, SCAcft depted coastal arpt at night with 400 ft partial obscuration in patchy fog. Ground witnesses who heard acft depicted a circling flt path to the right after takeoff. Eng, prop & turbo teardowns demonstrated both engs were operating at high power & no…NTSB ATL88LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 401A · Mobile, ALThe plt related that he was climbing through 4,300 ft when he lost the left turbocharger. He then noted sparks and then fire from the engine. He shut off the fuel, waited for the fire to go out and feathered the propeller. The flt was continued to montgomery,…NTSB MIA88LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310P · Bay St. Louis, MSAccording to the plt, the acft was being taxied to takeoff when it struck a drainage ditch at approximately 65 mph, collapsing the landing gear, damaging both wings, both engines, props & the fuselage structure. After this accident the acft was seized by U.S.…NTSB MIA88FA005Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 421B · Deland, FLThe acft was observed to be flying slowly, then roll steeply to the left and dive into an unoccupied house from about 300 ft shortly after takeoff. The plt had considerable flt time but he had not flown this model, except for a 35 min checkout that morning.…NTSB MIA87FA239Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 421 · Coral Springs, FLThe acft had been abandoned in the Bahamas for aprx 7 months. A plt, with no known flt time in a Cessna 421, flew it to ft lauderdale. Except to avoid clds, he made the flt at a low alt & airspeed. When asked why, he said he was trying to save the engs. The…NTSB SEA87LA147Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210K · Bellevue, WAAfter tkof, the plt leveled at about 1500' & adjusted the pwr to a low cruise setting. A short time later, the eng bgn missing & subsequently lost all pwr. The plt followed the emerg procedures, but was unable to restart the eng. He manuevered the acft to…NTSB LAX87FA151Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna T210K · Prescott, AZAfter overloading the aircraft with 5 pax and baggage, the pilot departed on a personal cross country flight to phoenix, AZ. He climbed the acft to and maintained an altitude of 14,500 feet MSL until reaching salt lake city, UT. The aircraft was then…NTSB SEA87FA064Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 402A · Walla Walla, WADuring lndg roll the rt main lndg gear of the Cessna 402A collapsed. Visual inspection of the bell crank assembly revealed fracture surfaces similar to those of instantaneous overload.NTSB MIA87FA069Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210F · Tallahassee, FLPlt/owner was informed by mechanics that the acft fuel tanks had water contamination on two occurrences prior to test flights. The plt reported he ahd had water contamination and believed the fuel caps were leaking. New caps were ordered to be installed at…NTSB MIA87FA035Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210F · West Palm Bch, FLThe eng was reported to be sputtering during the takeoff roll. The plt continued the takeoff and after liftoff declared an emergency. As the acft turned to a downwind position at a low alt with the eng still sputtering it struck a tree and a building at which…NTSB SEA86LA190Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Elko, NVDuring landing rollout on runway 23 the aircraft deviated to the right and the pilot corrected first with rudder and then left brake. The aircraft then veered left and departed the runway. The pilot then attempted to initiate a go around and fly out of the…NTSB CHI86LA136Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 404 · Marquette, MIThe acft was landed on snow covered rwy 26 with winds from 300 degs at 20 KTS gusting to 30 KTS. Directional control of the acft was lost during the first third of the landing roll and it traveled off the left side of the rwy. The acft entered soft terrain…NTSB CHI86LA118Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 411 · Bloomington, INThe plt rprtd that while while on final apch to rwy 35, the acft encountered 'extreme wind-shift' & was blown about 550' rgt of course with a 30 kt loss of airspeed (fm 130 to 100 KTS). He stated the acft lost about 300', then was blown back on course with an…NTSB FTW86FPA17Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna 421 · Alvord, TXThe acft collided with tree tops and sheared the landing gear during a forced landing off arpt. The left eng had been feathered due to loss of oil from a ruptured oil hose between the oil pump & filter. The rt eng was not developing full power because of an…NTSB DEN86FA033Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 421B · Franktown, COThe acft departed nashville, TN, for a flt to aspen, CO. The plts made one refueling stop at chanute, KS. The plts were unable to land at aspen or a nearby alternate arpt (eagle, CO) and elected to return back to the denver area. The plts indicated to an…NTSB LAX85LA381Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 402A · San Jose, CAThe aircraft landed gear up. The pilot reported no malfunction and said he forget to lower the landing gear.NTSB LAX85LA306Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 421A · San Diego, CADuring landing roll out the right main gear collapsed in an outward direction. Exam of the rt gear revealed that the bolt which is associated with the upper & lower gear torque links was missing. An exam of the left gear assembly revealed that the required…