NTSB investigations: Continental TSIO-520 series

50 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Continental TSIO-520 series, where the first occurrence was “In flight collision with terrain/water”. 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 TSIO-520 series per year, 1982–2026: 50 cases
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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.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('17040')
      AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o.\"occurrenceNumber\" = 1 AND o.\"occurrenceCode\" = 230))
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB NYC07FA009Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · Odenton, MDThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from terrain during the approach. Contributing was the pilot's self-induced pressure to land the airplane after being informed by air traffic control that he was not operating in compliance with the ADIZ…Oct 19, 2006 · N9130N · DestroyedNTSB ANC05FA090Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T207 · Nanwalek, AKThe pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an in-flight collision with an island cliff during cruise flight. A factor contributing to the accident was fog in the area of the accident.Jul 1, 2005 · N1621U · DestroyedNTSB SEA04LA029Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 58P · Missoula, MTThe second pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance while maneuvering after takeoff. Proper climb rate not verified by the flight crew, fog, freezing fog, dark night conditions and inadequate supervision by the pilot-in-command were factors.Dec 23, 2003 · N181AM · DestroyedNTSB SEA04FA020Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Bellevue, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude above mountainous terrain while maneuvering during descent. Factors included the mountainous terrain, the high wind condition, and dark night light conditions.Nov 20, 2003 · N5244A · DestroyedNTSB ATL03FA077Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 414 · Waleska, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain.Apr 10, 2003 · N822DB · DestroyedNTSB LAX03FA037Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech B36TC · Union City, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate terrain clearance altitude, which resulted in controlled flight into rising mountainous terrain. Contributing factors were the pilot's loss of situational awareness to his terrain proximity, the dark night, and the…Nov 25, 2002 · N3242Q · DestroyedNTSB DEN03FA002Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Laramie, WYthe pilot's improper inflight planning/decision, and his failure to maintain terrain clearance while attempting a low altitude maneuver. Contributing factors were the mountainous terrain, the airplane’s low altitude, and the pilot's lack of total instrument…Oct 1, 2002 · N210HC · DestroyedNTSB LAX02FA049Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · San Jacinto, CAThe pilot's loss of situational awareness and his failure to adhere to the prescribed instrument approach procedures, including the track and altitudes flown. The underlying reasons for the pilot's loss of situational awareness are unknown.Dec 14, 2001 · N210RE · DestroyedNTSB FTW01LA191Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · Bulverde, TXthe pilot's failure to obtain airspeed after rotation, which resulted in a stall/mush. Contributing factors were the tailwind condition, high density altitude, and upsloping runway.Aug 23, 2001 · N4362A · DestroyedNTSB NYC01LA174Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · Stow, MAThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during a go-around.Jul 16, 2001 · N9133D · DestroyedNTSB SEA01LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 402B · Billings, MTBest rate-of-climb single-engine speed was not maintained. Delayed remedial action was a factor.Feb 20, 2001 · N69316 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI00LA291Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36TC · Moorehead, MNThe pilots failure to abort the takeoff and the airplane not attaining a proper climb rate for undetermined reasons.Sep 9, 2000 · N3683D · Substantial damageNTSB CHI00LA144Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna C-T188C · Elgin, NDthe failure of the pilot in command to maintain clearance with the ground during an aerial application.May 22, 2000 · N2075J · Substantial damageNTSB FTW00LA075Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 414 · Oklahoma City, OKThe failure of the pilot to deice the airplane prior to departure.Jan 26, 2000 · N7VS · Substantial damageNTSB CHI97FA102Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Vichy, MOfailure of the pilot to properly follow the missed approach procedure and maintain the minimum descent altitude (MDA) during night/IFR flight. Factors relating to the accident included: darkness, low ceiling, fog, and failure of the pilot to properly…Apr 12, 1997 · N5310A · DestroyedNTSB LAX96LA313Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · Redlands, CAthe pilot's improper weather evaluation. The uphill runway condition and weather associated with thunderstorm(s) were related factors.Aug 23, 1996 · N9130N · Substantial damageNTSB CHI96LA232Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188 · Independence, IAthe delayed jettison of the dry chemicals by the pilot. The inability of the airplane to climb was a related factor.Jul 10, 1996 · N9542J · Substantial damageNTSB LAX95LA257Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TU206 · Danville, CAThe pilot's intentional flight into known adverse weather and failure to maintain proper altitude.Jul 19, 1995 · N7091Q · DestroyedNTSB SEA94FA111Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna TU206G · Gold Bar, WAElectrical system short. Factors to the accident were: mountainous terrain and procedures/directives not followed.Apr 30, 1994 · N732JK · Substantial damageNTSB FTW94LA001Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T188C · New Deal, TXFailure of the pilot to maintain ground clearance while avoiding a powerline. Failure of the pilot to see a second set of power lines prior to initiating the spraying run was also a cause.Oct 3, 1993 · N2031J · Substantial damageNTSB FTW93LA249Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T188C · Rockport, TXInadvertent stall/mush experienced by the pilot.Aug 30, 1993 · N2867J · Substantial damageNTSB SEA93LA036Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46 · Twin Falls, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain the ILS glide path.Dec 12, 1992 · N856M · Substantial damageNTSB MIA91LA139Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TU-206G · Gulf Of MexicoAn in flight collision with the water for undetermined reasons.May 9, 1991 · N6567Z · DestroyedNTSB DEN91FA048Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Taos, NMThe pilot's decision to initiate flight into freezing rain which resulted in structural icing that exceeded the ability of the aircraft to maintain flight. A factor was: improper deicing.Mar 2, 1991 · N761MU · DestroyedNTSB DEN90DTE06Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna 188A · Holyoke, COA stall mush which occurred when the pilot retracted the flaps prematurely following takeoff, causing the aircraft to settle into the ground.Aug 20, 1990 · N2080J · DestroyedNTSB LAX89FA081Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 414 · Pleasanton, CAFailure of the pilot to properly follow the IFR (instrument flight rules) procedures by not maintaining the minimum descent altitude for that seqment of the approach. The weather conditions and mountainous terrain were considered to be related factors.Jan 9, 1989 · N1672T · DestroyedNTSB ANC88FA111Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 402B · Mt. Torbet, AKThe on-demand-charter flight was to originally pickup passengers and cargo but a landing gear problem forced another airplane with a mechanic to be dispatched. The other airplane returned with the passengers and the accident airplane was repaired by the…Aug 18, 1988 · N5718M · Substantial damageNTSB LAX87LA334Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Williams, AZThe aircraft was reported stolen on July 26, 1987. It is believed that the aircraft departed the grand canyon airport in grand canyon, Arizona on July 26, 1987, at 0300 MST. A search of records or airports in the area revealed that the aircraft was refueled…Jul 26, 1987 · N4651Z · DestroyedNTSB DEN87FA023Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36TC · Steamboat Sprgs, COPlt and four paxs were returning home from a ski vacation. A witness at the arpt observed a normal takeoff and saw the acft turn towards an area of high terrain located approximately 1.5 miles from the Steamboat arpt. The witness observed N36TS continue on a…Nov 29, 1986 · N36TS · DestroyedNTSB DEN86LA135Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Erie, COThe plt reports that he remembers going through the checklist on downwind following a short flight from a nearby airport. He does not remember doing a final 'down and green' check and the aircraft was landed gear up.May 13, 1986 · N761XE · Substantial damageNTSB MIA86LA132Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 402B · Opa Locka, FLThe plt stated that upon arrival at his destination he could not get his landing gear to extend. He then returned to Opa Locka airport where he intentionally landed with the gear up. Post crash investigation of the acft revealed that the landing gear would…Apr 25, 1986 · N401NA · Substantial damageNTSB DEN86LA074Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Truth Or Conseq, NMAccording to the pilot, during the landing roll he is accustomed to keeping the nose gear off the runway until the ground speed has slowed. The pilot stated he did not check the landing gear condition lights. Upon lowering the nose, the acft propeller and…Feb 2, 1986 · N761JP · Substantial damageNTSB LAX86LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210M · Oakdale, CAThe plt said that he made a 'fairly rapid descent' from a 10,500 ft MSL cruise alt to the airport pattern and experienced a 'painful pressure' in his ears. The plt said he was also wearing a headset. On entry into the pattern, theplt said he 'forgot to lower…Oct 22, 1985 · N6047N · Substantial damageNTSB MKC85LA149Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Eldon, MOThe plt reported that during an apch to land, he forgot to extend the landing gear & landed with the gear retracted. He did not recall hearing the gear warning horn; however, a check of the landing gear sys did not reveal any malfunction.Jul 4, 1985 · N6939N · Substantial damageNTSB FTW85LA227Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 58P · Abilene, TXThe plt stated he made a normal landing and the gear folded during the rollout. Another plt who was waiting at the end of the rwy for takeoff observed the landing and stated the landing gear was extended too late and was still in transit (not fully down) when…May 20, 1985 · N95BH · Substantial damageNTSB DEN85FA120Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Laporte, COThe plt was a business man, involved in building/construction work. On the morning of the acdnt, he had breakfast with friends who said he was in good spirits & was going to fly before going to work. Witnesses near the acdnt site saw the acft flying in the…Apr 22, 1985 · N6208W · DestroyedNTSB DEN85FA026Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 340 · Las Vegas, NMThe pilot was carrying illegal cargo (marijuana) in N4001Q. During a low high speed pass at night over an intended landing area,the aircraft struck rising terrain. There was approximately 800 lbs of marijuana on the aircraft.Oct 29, 1984 · N4001Q · DestroyedNTSB LAX84FA469Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210J · Valencia, CAWitnesses observed the acft entering a slow roll maneuver. As the acft became inverted, the roll rate decreased, the nose of the acft dropped toward the ground & the plane crashed. No preimpact part failure or malfunction was found. Toxicological checks of…Sep 6, 1984 · N2291R · DestroyedNTSB NYC84FA294Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 414 · Wallingford, VTThe plt was executing second attempt for a instrument apch, lda rwy 19, following a missed apch on the first attempt. The plt last reported over the iaf, 9 mis north of the arpt. The acft collided with a mountain at a elevation of 1700 ftand 5 mis south of…Aug 24, 1984 · N18SM · DestroyedNTSB CHI84FA053Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · White Lk Twnshp, MIAt about 1600, the acft was taken out of a heated hangar & parked on the ramp for refueling. It remained outside until the plt took off at about 1740 EST. During that time, snow was falling & the temp dropped from 34 to 31 deg. The plt initially contacted the…Dec 6, 1983 · N761RN · DestroyedNTSB SEA84FA023Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 304A · Ephrata, WAThe acft collided with a hilltop during a missed approach in IMC weather. The acft was on an IFR flt plan. The plt stated visual contact was EST at about 2000 ft MSL but ground features were masked in snow. When the plt did not see the airport at the proper…Nov 26, 1983 · N98567 · DestroyedNTSB LAX83LA369Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Glennville, CADuring a landing, the acft touched down with the gear retracted. It came to rest with the gear handle in the down position, the amber warning light illuminated, and the gear motor circuit breaker disengaged.Jul 29, 1983 · N6169N · Substantial damageNTSB DEN83FA027Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna P210 · Sioux Falls, SDAt 1915 while enroute the plt was advised that the destination wx was 100 ft obscured, 3/8 mi in fog. At 2140 the plt contacted approach control & was advised the wx was 100 ft obscured & 1/8 mi with an RVR for rwy 3 of 2,400 ft. he was cleared for an ILS rwy…Dec 1, 1982 · N4721P · DestroyedNTSB DEN83LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TU206G · Rock Springs, WYThe aircraft was being used for transportation to an oil drilling sight. A 1300 ft portion of a road near the sight was being used as a landing strip. The pilot reported that after the plane touched down and was rolling, it came to a dog leg in the road. He…Oct 7, 1982 · N6169Z · Substantial damageNTSB MKC82DA162Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna T188C · Mechanicsville, IAThe pilot began his takeoff from a 2200 ft strip with a load of about 40 gallons of fuel and 1500 to 1600 lbs of seed. He reported that the wind was from the southeast at 2 mph, the temperature was 74 deg, and the elevation was 800 ft. the aircraft became…Aug 31, 1982 · N4927J · DestroyedNTSB FTW82DA356Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna T188C · Black, TXWhile making a swath run the aircraft collided with an irrigation pipe which extended about 15 feet AGL. The pipe was near farm equipment and blended with the background. After the collision the aircraft made a forced landing in a cotton field.Aug 28, 1982 · N9646J · Substantial damageNTSB LAX82FA230Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Jamul, CAThe plt was being vectored for another approach after executing a missed approach. At 1642 the plt was cleared for 5,000 ft. at 1643 the plt was given a heading of 090, vector for the final approach course. At 1647 the plt was given a heading of 340. The…Jun 21, 1982 · N6690P · DestroyedNTSB SEA82FYA08Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportCessna T210M · Shoshone, IDThe aircraft crashed in a near level attitude and at a high rate of speed. Neither the seat belt nor shoulder harness was fastened. The pilot's blood alcohol level was 236 mg%.Jun 10, 1982 · N761CP · DestroyedNTSB DEN82DTG05Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 188 · Devils Lake, NDThe pilot started a swath run at dusk by crossing under a set of wires. As he crossed under the wires, one of his main gear struck the top of a rock pile. The pilot thought that both of the main gear had failed, and he elected to make a belly landing in a…Jun 8, 1982 · N2087J · Substantial damageNTSB LAX82FA203Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Llano, CAThe pilot stated that when he attempted to extend the gear with the normal system, it would not operate. He stated that he cycled the gear handle 4 or 5 times and checked the circuit breakers. Reportedly, he tried to extend the gear with the hand pump but it…May 31, 1982 · N6615Y · Substantial damage