NTSB investigations: Continental TSIO-520 series
78 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Continental TSIO-520 series, where the first occurrence was “In flight encounter with weather”. 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.\"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\" = 240))
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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."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" = 240))
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 DEN86LA176Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T188 · Kimball, SDAccording to the plt, the acft he was piloting encountered unfavorable winds during the aerial application maneuver and stalled. The plt indicated that during the touchdown, the main gear collapsed and the acft was substantially damaged.NTSB CHI86FA108Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · Boyne Falls, MIAfter the plt was cleared for an rnav-b apch, the acft crashed on hilly trrn aprx 3 mi se of the arpt at an elev of 750'MSL. Impact occurred after the acft had turned to the sse & was dscndg. Min dscnt alt (mda) for the apch was 1680'. No preimpact mechanical…NTSB LAX86FA140Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36TC · Woodfords, CAThe wx deteriorated while the acft was cruising in IMC at 17,000 ft. moderate turbulence & icing conditions in the layered clouds were reported by other nearby flying acft. The plt informed ARTCC that he 'lost the autopilot,' & the acft's course began…NTSB SEA86LA060Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 340 · Burns, ORThe aircraft encountered airframe icing on a descent for a VOR approach. 1/8 to 1/4 inch of ice was present during landing. The pilot allowed a stall to occur prior to touch down with a hard landing resulting.NTSB DEN86FA056Accident · 6 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · West Valley, UTDuring apch to rwy 34L, the rt horizontal stab, elevators and wings separated in-flt. Investigation revealed the plt was not instr current. Ntap data revealed N2082S at an alt of 7,400 ft and 203 KTS grnd speed at outer marker. The mca at the marker is 6,100…NTSB FTW86MA010Accident · 4 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportBeech V35 · Bridger, MTDrg a preflt wx briefing, the plt was advised that VFR flt was not recommended due to forecast frontal activity moving southbound along his route. Severe turbulence & icing had been reported just to the north of his course. He filed a VFR flt plan & took off…NTSB ATL85FA079Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 340 · Johnson City, TNThe acft was IFR at 17000 ft flying thru wx SIGMET area for severe icing when the plt requested a descent due to airframe ice and turbulence. During the descent the plt reported shutting down the right eng. On final apch for an off-arpt landing attempt the…NTSB DEN85FA034Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna P206 · Wagon Mound, NMPlt received 3 wx briefings before flt and informed of possibility of diminishing conditions. Acft collided with terrain 1 1/2 mi from I-25 that goes from raton to albuquerqe. Local residents described wx at aprx time of accident as heavy snow, high winds,…NTSB DEN85FA017Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 414 · Cheyenne, WYThe acft collided with the ground during a turn to final from a circling approach (IFR) at Cheyenne airport. According to ATC, the acft was a VFR 'pop up' & was subsequently issued an IFR clearance for an approach into the airport. Examination of the acft at…NTSB ATL85FA011Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech QU-22A 1074 · Fancy Gap, VAAt about the 2,800 ft level the acft flew into the mountainous terrain which was obscured by clouds. Witnesses observed 2 previous attempts to fly over the rising terrain under the cloud layer. Departure and dest arpt, plt identity, and acft owner are all…NTSB LAX85LA011Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Gorman, CAThe acft collided with high tension wires about 5 miles south of Gorman, CA. The plt stated that while enroute he 'stayed beneath' the prevailing broken cloud condition until entering the mountainous area at which time he saw a hole in the clouds & began to…NTSB DEN84FA122Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 414A · Douglas, WYDuring an approach for a downwind landing, the acft stalled & impacted the ground 192 ft short of rwy 28. The plane had encountered icing conditions during flt & ice was still adhering to the acft as the plt made an approach for landing. Instrument conditions…NTSB SEA84FA064Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna U206 · Stevenson, WAThe plt initiated a flt in weather with low visibility, rain and fog. The plt had reportedly checked the weather but decided to fly anyway. About 30 minutes after takeoff while the plt was maneuvering at low alt, the acft crashed in a river. The acft sank in…NTSB ATL84MA052Accident · 4 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportBeech 58TC · Knoxville, TNDuring arrival, the plt checked in with Knoxville apch control & stated that he was proceeding to the downtown arpt for landing. At that time, the wx at mcghee-tyson arpt (aprx 10 mi ssw) was clear with 7 mi visibility. About 10 min later, the plt reported…NTSB ATL84FA038Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Banner Elk, NCBefore takeoff, the plt obtained wx for ashville & hickory, NC & for the tri-city arpt, all of which were 30 to 54 mi from Banner Elk, NC. At that time, he told the briefer that there were clouds at Banner Elk, but he thought he could get out all right. The…NTSB NYC83FA228Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech 58PA · Danbury, CTInbound to Danbury the plt was advised that the arpt was closed, & was given the last wx which was an hour old. The acft was observed to pass over the arpt 300-400 ft AGL & circle to land rwy 8. The acft turned base & final in a tight turn with the gear down.…NTSB LAX83FA348Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Watsonville, CAThe plt, who was a contractor, was scheduled to attend a heavy equip't auction in sacramento to begin a 1000. Witnesses heard normal eng sounds as the acft departed rwy 19 & turned to a left downwind departure turn. The acft was observed proceeding on a NE…NTSB DEN83LA125Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TU206 · Evanston, WYAfter departing Evanston the plt encountered adverse wx about 100 mi east & returned to Evanston. The plt executed a go-around from a rwy 34 approach due to unfavorable winds & then landed on rwy 16. Directional control was lost & the acft collided with a…NTSB LAX83FA166Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36TC · Sedona, AZDuring preflt briefings, the plt was briefed to expect deteriorating wx conditions with associated flt precautions for mountain obscurement, icing & moderate turbulence. The wx briefings were complete, except due to an inoperative circuit, the 0654 prescott &…NTSB DEN83FA059Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 340A · Aspen, COPrior to departure the flt was given an IFR clearance which began at herls intersection (16 mi nne) & to cross herls at or above 16,000 ft MSL. Departure arpt field elev is 7,793 ft. flts are required to proceed VFR to the initial fix of the IFR clearance.…NTSB FTW83FA108Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36TC · Addison, TXThe non-instrument rated, student plt used another person's name while filing an instrument flt plan. When he contacted ground control for departure, he was advised that the arpt had just become IFR. After some confusion concerning canceling & filing flt…NTSB CHI83LA061Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310R · Gaylord, MIPrior to a flight from charleston, WV to sault ste marie, MI, the pilot was briefed to expect icing conditions. During the flight, mixed and rime icing conditions were encountered; however, the deicing equipment removed it satisfactorily. An update weather…NTSB SEA83FA057Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna TU206G · Soda Springs, IDA search for the aircraft was begun after the pilot's relatives reported it was overdue and residents near the crash site heard the sounds of a low flying plane suddenly terminate. Unofficial reports of the weather indicated it was about 200 ft obscured, 1/4…NTSB SEA83LA008Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Ashton, IDDuring a flight from el paso, TX to three forks, MT, the pilot noted clouds below his cruising altitude while crossing the Montana border. When he arrived at his destination, he was above a solid overcast, so he diverted to west yellowstone, MT. During…NTSB LAX82FA168Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Mt. Wilson, CAAt the fss the plt requested the current & forecast salt lake city wx. The wx was furnished & the specialist advised that VFR flt was not recommended. The plt did not wish a full briefing & was heard to say to his passenger "let's go check it out." The acft…NTSB SEA82DA038Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 340 · Idaho Falls, IDThe pilot reported that during an ILS approach, he broke out at about 500 ft AGL. He stated that he did not properly arrest the sink rate and struck the runway. He also stated that there probably was some ice under the wings that had accumulated during…NTSB LAX82FA109Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 340A · 12 N.E. Burbank, CAAfter takeoff, the pilot was cleared to proceed on an IFR flight plan. After being cleared to 15,000 ft MSL, he reported having trouble maintaining his airspeed and subsequently declared an emergency. Shortly after that, radar contact was lost. The aircraft…NTSB LAX82FA072Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · 6 Nm North Of S, AZThe pilot was advised that VFR to flagstaff was not recommended. He advised the briefer that he had just recently flown from sedona and knew he could return VFR. At about 1938 MST, the plane departed phoenix with no flight plan. While en route, the pilot…