NTSB investigations: Continental TSIO-520 series
62 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Continental TSIO-520 series, where the first occurrence was “Loss of engine power(total) - mech failure/malf”. 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
| 1982 | 2 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 2 |
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1985 | 3 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1987 | 2 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1990 | 3 |
| 1991 | 2 |
| 1992 | 3 |
| 1993 | 3 |
| 1994 | 4 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 1997 | 3 |
| 1998 | 2 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2001 | 3 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2005 | 2 |
| 2006 | 4 |
| 2007 | 1 |
Where
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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\" = 351))
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."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" = 351))
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 DEN08IA044Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · Aspen, COThe failure of the crankshaft due to fatigue. The fatigue crack initiation was not determined.NTSB ANC06LA144Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TU206A · Juneau, AKThe separation of the number 6 cylinder assembly from the engine during cruise flight, which resulted in a hard forced landing in rough ocean swells. A factor contributing to the accident was the rough ocean swells.NTSB MIA06LA121Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210 · Crestview, FLSpinning of the crankshaft No. 2 main bearing for undetermined reasons resulting in damage to the aft cheek of the No. 2 main bearing journal and fatigue failure of the crankshaft.NTSB LAX06LA094Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Mariposa, CAThe failure of the maintenance personnel to follow the procedures in the TCM maintenance manual and adequately torque the engine through-bolts, which led to the separation of the No. 6 cylinder and the catastrophic failure of the engine.NTSB DFW06CA050Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T210 · Midland, TXThe loss of engine power due to a connecting rod failure. Contributing factors were the dark night conditions and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB NYC05LA074Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36TC · Southbury, CTThe failure of the counter weight aft snap ring to hold the associated plate and pin in place, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB LAX05LA136Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Phoenix, AZa loss of power for undetermined reasons.NTSB IAD05FA012Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna P210 · Paint Lick, KYImproper alignment of a turbocharger oil line, which resulted in wear damage through the hose wall and a subsequent loss of engine oil. Contributing to the accident was the low cloud ceiling.NTSB MIA05LA016Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Raymond, MSThe total loss of engine power which was initiated by fretting of the crankcase halves for undetermined reasons, causing rotation of several of the main bearings, oil starvation, and subsequent failure of several of the connecting rods. A contributing factor…NTSB DEN04LA107Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Douglas, WYthe failure of the engine's crankshaft due to the rotation of the engine's number two bearing, which resulted in the oil starvation of the crankshaft's number 2 main journal. Contributing factors include the engine's improper maintenance, and the in-flight…NTSB DEN04LA098Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Spanish Fork, UTthe improper reassembly of the engine following major overhaul (application of Permatex over entire crankcase surfaces). Contributing factors included the number 2 main bearing and crankshaft shifting forward, causing the alternator drive shaft and other…NTSB NYC04LA105Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · Taylor, PAThe failure of the number 2 connecting rod, after a main bearing shift, which resulted in a catastrophic engine failure.NTSB MIA03LA160Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Hialeah, FLSpinning of the crankshaft No. 2 main bearing for undetermined reasons resulting in damage to the aft cheek of the No. 2 main bearing journal, fatigue failure of the crankshaft cheek, failure of the engine in cruise flight, and damage to the airplane during…NTSB MIA03FA141Accident · 2 fatalClass 1 · FieldFinal reportCessna 402C · Treasure Cay, Bahamasthe in-flight failure of the right engine and the pilot’s failure to adequately manage the airplane’s performance after the engine failed. The right engine failure resulted from inadequate maintenance that was performed by Air Sunshine’s maintenance personnel…NTSB LAX02FA163Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Groveland, CAa catastrophic engine failure due to the fatigue fracture and failure of the crankshaft. A factor contributing to the accident was the unsuitable nature of the mountainous terrain for a successful forced landing. The precipitating cause of the fatigue…NTSB FTW02FA054Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210-M · Monticello, ARThe separation of the #2 connecting rod and subsequent catastrophic failure of the engine. A factor was the in-flight collision with a vehicle while maneuvering to a emergency landing area.NTSB FTW01LA210Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T188C · Aiken, TXthe application of silicon sealant to the crankcase mating surfaces by maintenance personnel, which resulted in improper torque on the bolts which mate the crankcase halves, vibration, and the subsequent failure of the #2 main crankshaft bearing. A factor was…NTSB NYC01FA141Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Honesdale, PAAn improperly manufactured torquemeter gearshaft assembly, which resulted in gearshaft assembly failure, an N2 overspeed, and a subsequent uncontained engine failure.NTSB CHI01LA037Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Kankakee, ILThe unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot during the emergency landing. Factors to the accident were the loss of engine power due to the failure of the crankshaft, the pilot misjudging the descent glide path, and the presence of the highway embankment…NTSB NYC00LA200Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Richfield Sprng, NYFailure of the number two cylinder main bearing for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC00FA023Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna T303 · Binghampton, NYThe pilot's improper in-flight decision to descend below the decision height without the runway environment in sight, and his failure to execute a missed approach. A factor in the accident was the failed crankshaft.NTSB SEA98FA092Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Hillsboro, ORImproper installation (bushing), mechanical binding (bushing), mechanical binding (connecting rod), and fatigue within the crankshaft. Contributing factors were inadequate major (engine) overhaul and trees.NTSB FTW98LA173Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Santa Teresa, NMfailure of the number 1 piston, which resulted in loss of engine power and a subsequent forced landing. The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a related factor.NTSB LAX97LA307Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · San Martin, CAInstallation of improper connecting hardware by maintenance personnel, and, the inadequate inspection of the installed hardware by inspection personnel resulting in separation of the engine throttle linkage.NTSB ATL97LA124Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 414A · Anderson, SCthe pilot misjudged distance and speed on final approach to land and failed to attain a proper touchdown point during the landing, which resulted in an overrun of the runway and collision with a fence. A related factor was the loss of engine power during…NTSB CHI97IA127Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna T210 · Winona, MNLoss of engine power due to improper maintenance installation.NTSB NYC97LA035Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Lexington, KYfailure of #5 exhaust valve and/or #5 exhaust valve guide, which resulted in a progressive engine failure (debris puncturing the #5 piston crown, exhaust gasses entering the crankcase, loss of oil through the breather system, oil exhaustion, and subsequent…NTSB IAD96LA046Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Hazard, KYfailure of the engine crankshaft, which resulted in loss of engine power, a forced landing, and subsequent damage to the airplane. A factor relating to the accident was: lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB CHI95LA137Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Dodge City, KSfatigue and subsequent catastrophic failure of the connecting rod originating from the decarburized area on the shank of the rod. Factors were the low cloud weather condition and the ditch.NTSB CHI95LA047Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Aurora, MOAn undetermined failure of the engine crankshaft resulting in total loss of engine power. The terrain at the emergency landing site and nighttime darkness were contributing factors.NTSB SEA94LA196Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Rathdrum, IDThe fatigue failure of the crankshaft and a slipped bearing.NTSB ATL94LA053Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210R · Baxley, GADamage to the crankshaft internal oil tube by other maintenance persons during the engine overhaul that resulted in oil starvation.NTSB MIA94FA064Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Prentiss, MSA total loss of engine power due to the number five piston crown structure sustaining detonation/pre-ignition damage for undetermined reasons. The number two connecting rod and rod bolts failed due to an oil distress event. This resulted in a subsequent…NTSB BFO93LA164Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 402B · Eau Claire, PAThe separation of the number four cylinder on the airplane's left engine for undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was the rough/uneven terrain.NTSB LAX93LA194Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Oakland, CAthe pilot's poor decision to continue flying the airplane with a known deficiency and the poorly performed major overhaul of the engine. The failed crankshaft due to fatigue are factors in this accident.NTSB DEN93LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Walsh, COA complete power loss from mechanical failure. A factor was: a pond, which the aircraft entered during landing roll.NTSB SEA92LA082Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B36TC · Mona, UTA fatigue failure to the crankshaft and a manufacturing material defect.NTSB BFO92LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46 · Baltimore, MDThe failure of the fuel line, for undetermined reasons, resulting in a fuel leak causing an engine fire and total power loss.NTSB MIA92FA058Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 402B · Lantana, FLThe pilot in commands failure to maintain airspeed above single engine minimum control speed resulting in an inflight loss of control and collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot in command's failure to declare an emergency and…NTSB FTW92FA029Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 402B · Roanoke, TXThe operation of the airplane with known deficiencies, a missing air cooling baffle, and inadequate maintenance. Factors were the frozen propeller, inability of the pilot to feather the propeller, inoperative landing gear, the inability of the pilot to…NTSB SEA91LA117Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T-210N · Klamath Falls, ORThe loss of engine power due to failure of the number 5 cylinder rod bearing which resulted from lack of lubrication of the main bearing.NTSB DEN91LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Englewood, COEngine failiure resulting from maintenance discrepancies.NTSB DEN90LA173Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T-210-L · Edgewood, NMEngine failure due to a broken connecting rod. A factor was the rough uneven terrain available for the forced landing.NTSB DEN90FA159Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna P210R · Ogden, UTFailure of the #1 piston due to pre-ignition/detonation in the #1 cylinder, and inadequate visual lookout by the pilot (his failure to see-and-avoid the obstruction). The obstruction (power line) was a related factor.NTSB DEN90LA026Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Gillette, WYForced landing in unsuitable terrain as a result of an engine crankshaft failure at low level cruise flight.NTSB LAX88LA159Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TU206G · Coarsegold, CAWhile at cruise flight, the engine surged twice then quit. During the emergency landing, the airplane collided with the terrain. Inspection of the engine revealed that the number three connecting rod broke.NTSB ANC87LA162Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206G · 100mi S.Kng Slm, AKThe aircraft experienced an engine power loss while in cruise flight and subsequently undershot a lake during the emergency landing. Examination of the engine revealed the number 2 bearing was found completely disintegrated and missing from its seat. Evidence…NTSB MIA87LA154Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Apalachicola, FLThe plt stated that he departed panama city en route to tampa, FL, when the manifold pressure and oil pressure started to drop. He then turned towards Apalachicola to try to make it to the airport but was unable and made a forced landing in a swampy area aprx…NTSB MKC86LA193Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Old Monroe, MOThe PIC had initiated his descent ot his destination arpt when he rptd experiencing eng pblms. The rough running eng finally quit and the PIC made a forced lndg to an open fld. The subsequent lndg encountered a ditch and the nose gear collapsed. Exam of the…NTSB FTW86LA148Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Altus, OKThe engine failed at 10,500 feet MSL and the pilot was vectored to a small private sod strip. However, this strip had been closed and plowed up for about a year and was not listed on the current aeronautical charts. The pilot was then revectored to another…