NTSB investigations: Continental TSIO-520 series

79 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Continental TSIO-520 series, where the first occurrence was “Loss of control - in flight”. 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: 79 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\" = 250))
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB MIA08FA027Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Bloomfield, KYthe pilot exceeded the design stress limits of the airplane, which resulted in the in-flight break up. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's loss of control in-flight due to spatial disorientation.Dec 8, 2007 · N5431C · Substantial damageNTSB DEN07FA165Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Moriarty, NMthe instructor pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during aborted landing and attempted go-around which resulted in an inadvertent elevator trim stall. Contributing to the accident were the instructor pilot's inadequate supervision during the…Sep 24, 2007 · N732XE · DestroyedNTSB MIA07LA133Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B36TC · Clearwater, FLThe pilot's improper rotation and climb during the takeoff which resulted in a stall/mush, a descent, and an impact with the ground.Aug 18, 2007 · N6750C · Substantial damageNTSB DEN07CA104Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech B36TC · Hudson, COThe pilot's improper in-flight decision, and his failure to maintain proper aircraft control during takeoff resulting in an inadvertent stall and the subsequent impact with the runway and terrain.Jun 20, 2007 · N6929B · Substantial damageNTSB ATL07FA029Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 340A · Charleston, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a turn from base to final, resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was the impairment of the pilot due to the combination of drugs found in his toxicological report.Dec 22, 2006 · N808RA · Substantial damageNTSB DFW07FA042Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Austin, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while executing an instrument approach for undetermined reasons.Dec 19, 2006 · N5434C · DestroyedNTSB CHI07FA022Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T303 · Mill Creek, INThe pilot became spatially disoriented and as a result failed to maintain control of the airplane. Factors associated with the accident were the instrument meteorological conditions aloft and the pilot being fatigued.Nov 14, 2006 · N611BB · DestroyedNTSB LAX06CA279Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T210G · So Lake Tahoe, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed and his inadequate remedial actions during a balloon in the landing flare, which resulted in a stall and hard landing.Aug 22, 2006 · N6821R · Substantial damageNTSB SEA06TA152Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna TU206G · Lowman, IDThe pilot's loss of aircraft control due to a downdraft on short final followed by an uncontrolled descent to a hard landing.Jul 28, 2006 · N5421X · Substantial damageNTSB NYC06FA145Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportRaytheon B36TC · North Garden, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while turning onto the final approach, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and subsequent impact with terrain.Jun 14, 2006 · N202EN · DestroyedNTSB CHI06FA076Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 421B · Wheeling, ILThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the landing approach which led to an inadvertent stall and subsequent uncontrolled descent and impact with the ground.Jan 31, 2006 · N920MC · DestroyedNTSB ATL06LA039Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Murfreesboro, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during a precautionary landing following a reported failure (undetermined) of the elevator trim control system.Jan 29, 2006 · N761ZV · DestroyedNTSB MIA06CA031Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 210 · Stuart, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during landing which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent collision with terrain.Dec 16, 2005 · N41805 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX06FA043Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Dana Point, CAThe pilot's inability to maintain aircraft control, which resulted in a loss of airspeed and a stall/spin. The inability of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane was likely due to an incapacitating cardiac event.Nov 19, 2005 · N546BC · DestroyedNTSB SEA05FA201Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Salmon, IDThe pilot's failure to obtain airspeed during the initial takeoff climb, which resulted in a stall/mush and subsequent collision with terrain.Sep 28, 2005 · N45SE · DestroyedNTSB DEN05CA136Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T207A · Telluride, COthe pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision and failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall, and the rising terrain and encounter with downdrafts.Sep 9, 2005 · N207GR · Substantial damageNTSB DEN05LA110Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TU206F · Vernal, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff. Factors contributing to the accident were the soft dirt airstrip, the low airspeed and the stall/mush.Jul 15, 2005 · N1059V · Substantial damageNTSB SEA05FA092Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Kalispell, MTLoss of aircraft control during climb while in instrument meteorological conditions. Icing conditions was a factor.May 3, 2005 · N106PM · DestroyedNTSB FTW04FA062Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech B36TC · Willow Park, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering. Contributing factors were the dark night and rain.Jan 16, 2004 · N7252X · DestroyedNTSB LAX04FA066Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 421C · Claremont, CAthe pilot became lost/disoriented during the approach, failed to maintain course alignment with the missed approach procedure, and subsequently lost control of the airplane.Dec 15, 2003 · N6887L · DestroyedNTSB SEA04FA006Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 340A · Scappoose, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering. An inadvertent stall, the pilot's failure to follow engine operation procedures and engine detonation were factors.Oct 18, 2003 · N340P · DestroyedNTSB NYC03FA203Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 402C · Nantucket, MAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a missed approach. Factors in this accident were fog and the night light conditions.Sep 23, 2003 · N405BK · Substantial damageNTSB LAX03FA254Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 340A · Bishop, CAthe pilot's in-flight loss of control due to a Somatogravic illusion and/or spatial disorientation. Factors in the accident were the dark lighting conditions and the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane.Aug 9, 2003 · N340DC · DestroyedNTSB CHI03LA076Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · New Hudson, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control which resulted in the airplane stalling while on final approach.Mar 1, 2003 · N123JL · Substantial damageNTSB DEN02LA057Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 58P · Broomfield, COthe pilot's failure to follow procedures for a balked landing which resulted in a stall/mush.Jun 24, 2002 · N94PB · Substantial damageNTSB CHI02FA067Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 402B · Bronson, MIThe maneuver to avoid the utility wire while maneuvering resulting in an inadvertent stall and subsequent impact with the ground. Factors were the pilot's inadvertent activation of the elevator trim, resulting in a loss of control during flight in instrument…Jan 23, 2002 · N371JD · DestroyedNTSB CHI02LA066Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Chicago, ILthe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control after takeoff. Factors relating to the accident were the pilot excessive rotation during takeoff and the crosswind.Jan 22, 2002 · N4785U · Substantial damageNTSB CHI02LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 58P · Columbus, NEThe exceeded aircraft performance and inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot in command. The lack of recent experience in aircraft by the pilot in command was a contributing factor.Oct 20, 2001 · N701JK · Substantial damageNTSB DEN01LA131Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Spanish Fork, UTthe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions which resulted in a loss of control during landing. A contributing factor was the gusty crosswind.Jul 28, 2001 · N6798B · Substantial damageNTSB NYC00LA066Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · Bradford, PAThe pilot's inadequate ice/frost removal from the aircraft.Jan 11, 2000 · N9103N · Substantial damageNTSB DEN99FA137Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Clovis, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during final approach to landing, resulting in an inadvertent stall. A factor was the high density altitude.Aug 6, 1999 · N6687B · DestroyedNTSB FTW98LA103Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 340A · Bethany, OKThe pilot's flight into known adverse weather conditions which resulted in an inadvertent stall due to airframe ice. A factor was the icing conditions.Jan 8, 1998 · N26956 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI98FA080Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Decatur, ILThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. Contributing factors were low ceiling and freezing drizzle.Jan 7, 1998 · N6669P · DestroyedNTSB SEA97LA104Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T188C · Mitchell, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which led to a stall. A factor contributing to the accident was the lack of adequate altitude to effect a successful stall recovery.May 10, 1997 · N3152J · DestroyedNTSB IAD97FA064Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 414 · Hillsboro, OHfailure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering, which resulted in an advertent stall and collision with trees, vehicles, and the terrain.Apr 8, 1997 · N13MN · DestroyedNTSB SEA96FA209Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 340A · Wise River, MTThe pilot's attempt to fly in adverse meteorological conditions which led a loss of aircraft control. Factors contributing to the accident include: the pilot's failure to obtain the most current information of the meteorological conditions prior to departure,…Sep 5, 1996 · N128RP · DestroyedNTSB CHI96FA152Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 340A · Waukegan, ILthe pilot's inability to maintain visual contact with the runway environment due to 'flash blindness' when he turned on the airplane's landing light, and his subsequent inability to regain control of the airplane after turning off the landing light due to his…May 8, 1996 · N225BA · Substantial damageNTSB SEA96FA061Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 402B · Estacada, ORloss of aircraft control for undetermined reason(s).Feb 16, 1996 · N5198J · DestroyedNTSB SEA96FA031Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Netarts, ORa loss of control for undetermined reasons.Dec 17, 1995 · N732TA · DestroyedNTSB SEA95LA197Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Spokane, WAthe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while trying to clear a transmission wire. Factors include a transmission wire near the end of the takeoff area and glassy water.Aug 30, 1995 · N120TH · Substantial damageNTSB SEA95FA095Accident · 6 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Milford, UTthe pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather (icing conditions), and his delay in executing a course reversal to exit those conditions, which resulted in airframe ice accumulation and loss of control. A factor was the icing conditions.May 7, 1995 · N2115S · DestroyedNTSB CHI95FA121Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna P-210N · Belle Plaine, MNthe failure to replace the deteriorated deicing boots, and the failure of the boots to operate when the airplane encountered icing condition. An additional causes were the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and the excessive pullup performed by the…Apr 12, 1995 · N4738A · DestroyedNTSB NYC95FA056Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · Chippewa Falls, WIThe pilot's improper decision to depart into known adverse weather conditions, and the subsequent encounter with freezing drizzle, resulting in an inadvertent stall and collision with the terrain during an approach to land. Also causal to the accident was the…Feb 15, 1995 · N9YP · DestroyedNTSB FTW94FA311Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T188C · Roscoe, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain flying speed resulting in an aerodynamic stall. A factor was the pilot's lack ofSep 26, 1994 · N3106J · DestroyedNTSB BFO94FA032Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech BE-58 · Newtown, OHFailure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft after becoming spatially disorientated in night instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's lack of experience in the type of operation, his lack of…Jan 27, 1994 · N555AC · DestroyedNTSB MIA94FA044Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · Destin, FLAirspeed not maintained, inadvertent stall/mush, and altitude inadequate for recovery from the inflight loss of control by the pilot-in-command while circling for landing.Jan 1, 1994 · N243KW · Substantial damageNTSB SEA93LA132Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T-188C · Augusta, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and terrain clearance while maneuvering on an aerial application flight. A factor relating to the accident was the pilot's diverted attention.Jun 17, 1993 · N9952J · Substantial damageNTSB SEA93LA122Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TU206G · Mountain Home, IDCompensation for wind conditions was inadequate. The wind gusts were a factor.May 25, 1993 · N5203X · Substantial damageNTSB ATL92FA167Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 402B · Miramar, FLThe failure of the pilot to perform preflight planning in that the weight and balance of the aircraft were exceeded. The pilot's lack of experience in the type of aircraft and lack of multiengine certification.Aug 27, 1992 · N6AT · Substantial damageNTSB NYC92FA150Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 340 · Falmouth, KYThe improper decision by the non-instrument-rated pilot to attempt VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions resulting in a loss of airplane control and subsequent inadvertent spiral and collision with the ground. Factors related to the accident…Aug 8, 1992 · N194S · Destroyed