NTSB investigations: Continental GTSIO-520-C, TX
33 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.
Cases per year
| 1969 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1970 | 1 |
| 1973 | 1 |
| 1975 | 2 |
| 1978 | 1 |
| 1979 | 1 |
| 1980 | 1 |
| 1981 | 1 |
| 1982 | 3 |
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
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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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'TX' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
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'))
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 c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'TX' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
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'))
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 CEN23LA267Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 421 · Rockport, TXThe failure of the left engine starter adapter gear, which resulted in catastrophic damage to other engine components, and the subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB GAA18CA390Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 421 · Clifton, TXThe pilot's improper landing flare in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB GAA16CA042Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 421 · Amarillo, TXThe loss of directional control during taxi to the runway as a result of insufficient brake fluid level in the right brake master cylinder, resulting in a taxiway excursion and collision with a drainage culvert.NTSB CEN14CA310Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 421A · Dallas, TXThe improper rigging of the landing gear by maintenance personnel, which resulted in the landing gear collapse.NTSB CEN14LA256Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 421 · Horseshoe Bay, TXThe failure of the drive mechanism for the gearbox motor, which resulted in the gear not extending for the landing.NTSB CEN13FA352Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportAero Commander 685 · Victoria, TXMaintenance personnel's failure to secure the left engine idler pin during overhaul, which resulted in a catastrophic engine failure and subsequent forced landing.NTSB CEN13FA039Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 320E · San Marcos, TXThe non-instrument-rated pilot’s decision to takeoff in night instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a loss of control.NTSB CEN12FA606Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 421B · Fort Worth, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control on takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident were the unlatched nose cargo door, the pilot’s diverted attention, and the pilot's mental ability to handle the emergency…NTSB CEN12CA104Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 421B · Pampa, TXThe pilot's inadequate aircraft control during landing, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CEN10MA367Accident · 5 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportCessna 421B · Alpine, TXThe degraded performance of the airplane due to the pilot not properly setting the flaps and retracting the landing gear after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s fatigue.NTSB CEN09LA284Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 421B · Alpine, TXThe loss of engine power due to disengagement of the magneto idler gear support pin.NTSB DFW07CA038Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 421 · Brackettville, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment on final approach and his delayed decision to execute a go-around. Factors were the dark night conditions and the inoperative runway edge lights.NTSB FTW04LA195Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Columbus, TXthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll and abort the attempted takeoff.NTSB FTW02LA269Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 421B · Mineral Wells, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper descent rate which resulted hard landing and a subsequent failure of the main landing gear.NTSB FTW02LA261Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35 · Del Rio, TXThe loss of engine power due to the low-pressure pump separating internally. Contributing factors were the deterioration of the fuel pump and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW01LA002Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 401A · Andrews, TXThe hard landing due to the pilot's excessive rate of descent. A factor was the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper positioning of the fuel selectors.NTSB FTW98FA216Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeagle B-206 · Vernon, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain the airplane's minimum controllable airspeed following a loss of left engine power after takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control. Contributing factors were the fractured exhaust valve guide on the left engine's # 2…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 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 FTW85LA218Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 421 · Mckinney, TXAfter landing while taxiing on the rwy, the acft's nose wheel started bogging down in soft asphalt on the rwy. The soft asphalt was pushed along in front of the wheel until it caused enough resistance to overstress the nose gear causing it to collapse. The…NTSB FTW83LA412Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 421C · Port Lavaca, TXThe acft collided with a fence and bushes during takeoff. The rwy was shell and turf construction 2300 ft long. The plt figured the takeoff distance from a chart using dry hard surfaced level rwy. The acceleration seemed slow according to a witness and the…NTSB FTW82IA331Incident · Minor injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 421B · El Paso, TXN1969J is a 1974 Cessna 421B modified by a riley conversion kit. The aircraft was descending through about 1900 ft MSL when, without previous warning, it yawed left. The pilot reported that the acft then immediately yawed severely to the right and began to…NTSB FTW82DA261Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna T310P · Dallas, TXThe aircraft owner, who had not flown for one year, and a flight instructor were on an instructional flight to prepare the owner for a flight review. After flying about one hour, they returned to the airport and began practicing landings. After the second…NTSB FTW82FA155Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 411A · Houston, TXThe acft was the second acft of a flight of two. The lead acft had received radio clearance for takeoff. The lead acft was to proceed to a visual checkpoint northwest of the arpt & wait for this acft to join up. Witnesses observed the acft depart rwy 17 &…NTSB FTW81FA079Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna TU206B · Beaumont, TXNTSB FTW80DRA25Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 411A · Houston, TXNTSB FTW79FRG25Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 421 · Lakeway, TXNTSB FTW79DRA03Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 421B · Wichita Falls, TXNTSB FTW76DRA02Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 188B · La Ward, TXNTSB FTW75FQG41Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 411 · Wink, TXNTSB FTW74FQD09Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna T210F · El Paso, TXNTSB FTW70FRJ01Incident · No injuriesClosedCessna 401A · Tyler, TXNTSB FTW70D0212Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna T210 · Dalhart, TX