NTSB investigations: Continental TSIO-520 series
1,736 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Continental TSIO-520 series. 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'))
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'))
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 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.NTSB CHI07LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · Chester, ILThe fatigue failure of the turbocharger shroud which resulted in oil starvation to the engine. A factor was the muddy field.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…NTSB SEA07LA002Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 340A · Kalispell, MTThe fracture of the adjusting bellcrank in overstress due to binding in a linkage forward of the bell crank.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 SEA06LA185Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Delta, UTA loss of engine power for an undetermined reason during cruise flight.NTSB SEA06CA180Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech B36TC · Cedar City, UTInadvertent collision with a deer during takeoff. A contributing factor was night conditions.NTSB LAX06TA291Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna U206G · Wasco, CAThe pilot's improper decision in leaving the engine running while he left the airplane unattended.NTSB 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.NTSB DFW06CA201Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T210N · San Angelo, TXThe failure of the landing gear to extend as result of a frayed electrical wire.NTSB LAX06CA268Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 414A · Ontario, CAthe pilot's inadvertent retraction of the landing gear during the landing roll.NTSB 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.NTSB ANC06LA098Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 402B · Ft. Lauderdale, FLThe pilot's continued flight into adverse weather, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a collision with an airport runway sign, and subsequent collapse of the nose gear. A factor…NTSB LAX06CA248Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T210N · Truckee, CAthe pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing wind conditions and failure to maintain an adequate airspeed.NTSB DFW06LA188Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Amarillo, TXThe loss of engine power as result of the failure by maintenance personnel to install oil pump support bushings, which resulted in the fracture of the driven-gear and subsequent loss of oil pressure. Contributing factors were the lack of suitable terrain for…NTSB DFW06FA186Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech BE58P · Jeanerette, LAThe pilot's continued flight into adverse weather condition and his delayed attempt to abort the landing. A contributing factor was the prevailing thunderstorm.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 DEN06WA102Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationCessna T310R · Saint Tropez, FranceNTSB DFW06CA175Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna C340A · San Antonio, TXThe collapse of the left main landing gear as result of the failure of the gear pivot bolt for undetermined reasons.NTSB DEN06FA091Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36TC · Montrose, COthe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/decision by not having the airplane refueled prior to takeoff, and allowing the engine to be starved of fuel because he failed to switch the fuel selector valve. A contributing factor was the flight instructor's…NTSB DFW06CA168Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna TU206G · Eldorado, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during an emergency simulation resulting in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.NTSB LAX06LA214Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Hayward, CAA loss of power for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX06LA213Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Hayward, CAThe passenger's failure to see and avoid the rotating propeller.NTSB 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.NTSB DEN06CA089Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna TU206G · Alamosa, COthe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing. Contributing factors include the gusty winds, the crosswind, and the pilot exceeding the maximum demonstrated crosswind component for the airplane.NTSB SEA06FA115Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna TU206G · Mullan, IDThe pilot's VFR flight into IMC and his subsequent failure to maintain terrain clearance. The pilot's inadequate inflight planning/decision, mountain obscuration, trees and high terrain were factors.NTSB SEA06CA136Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 206G · Stanley, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted takeoff. Factors include a tailwind gust, and a large rock near the side of the runway.NTSB DEN06CA079Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T210N · Santa Fe, NMthe loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors were the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and failure to refuel the airplane.NTSB ATL06CA087Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech B36TC · Brevard, NCThe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point during landing.NTSB DFW06CA134Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna P210N · Weslaco, TXThe loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight planning. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain available to the pilot for the forced landing,NTSB SEA06LA100Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Battle Ground, WAthe pilot's excessive airspeed and exceeding the proper touchdown point during landing, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent overrun of the runway. Factors contributing to the accident included the fence, the trees and the pilot's failure to…NTSB LAX06LA178Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Chico, CAThe loss of engine power due to the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and failure to verify the amount of fuel onboard.NTSB MIA06LA108Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 414A · Pompano Beach, FLThe pilot's inadequate preflight/planning due to his failure to assure an adequate supply of fuel was available for the flight, resulting in the loss of engine power in both engines due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB CHI06CA118Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T210L · Henryville, INThe pilot selected an empty fuel tank during the approach which resulted in fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power. A factor associated with the accident were the trees that the airplane contacted during the forced landing.NTSB DEN06FA065Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T310R · Heber City, UTthe pilot's loss of aircraft control due to the loss of engine power due to induction icing. Contributing factors include the in-flight encounter with structural icing, the severe turbulence, and the pilot's increased workload.NTSB MIA06LA071Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 402C · Dorado, PRThe failure of the pilot to use on-board weather radar equipment for weather avoidance and the pilot's continued operation into known adverse weather conditions, resulting in injury to passengers.NTSB SEA06FA054Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 58P · Bow, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the climb to cruise. Contributing factors included a loss of engine power to the right engine folowing a turbocharger failure, instrument meteorological and dark night conditions.NTSB CHI06LA080Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 421C · Indianapolis, INThe main landing gear malfunctioned and failed to extend during the landing approach for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a main gear up landing.NTSB MIA06LA051Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Sarasota, FLThe collapse of the nose landing gear for undetermined reasons.NTSB ATL06CA042Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T210N · Rome, GAThe pilot's improper fuel management resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB 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.NTSB 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.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 ATL06CA032Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T210L · Auburn, ALThe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point during landing which resulted in an overrun and subsequent on ground collision with a fence.NTSB CHI06CA048Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T210M · North Lima, OHThe pilot not maintaining airspeed and directional control during the landing. Factors were the snow covered soft terrain the airplane nosed over on.NTSB 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.NTSB 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.NTSB CHI06LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T310R · Fergus Falls, MNThe presence of wing ice during landing. Contributing factors were the icing conditions and flight into known adverse weather by the pilot.NTSB LAX06CA022Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T188C · Beatty, NVthe pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane on the landing roll.