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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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
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NTSB SEA86LA184Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T-210 · Battle Mountain, NVAfter a loss of power and a propeller overspeed, a forced landing was made. The pilot diverted from two chosen landing sites due to power lines crossing them. A road was chosen and during landing rollout the aircraft's wing tip clipped the top of a fence. The…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 ATL86FA182Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Lawrenceville, GAThe acft was damaged during a forced lndg on a hiway after the engine quit. The flt was nearing its destination on a VFR x-country when the engine lost power. The acft fuel tank selector was on the rt tank for 2 hrs before and during the emergency. After the…NTSB ATL86LA158Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T188 · Tyler, ALDuring a takeoff from a field strip the plt experienced a complete eng failure. The plt made a forced landing in a pecan orchard which resulted in airframe damage. Powerplant exam disclosed that the eng drive fuel pump had failed.NTSB SEA86FA121Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Mead, WABoth acft were operating in VFR conditions modified by slight haze, high overcast and low sun angle near airport. N6161M was performing lazy eight maneuvers in a normal practice area two miles east of airport; N8267Q was in clockwise orbital descent for…NTSB NYC86FA131Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 414A · Atlantic City, NJDuring tkf gnd run, at a speed of 95 KTS, the plt pulled the control wheel back to lift off. The control wheel, according to the plt, would not go back more than about 2 inches; which is less than half the normal full aft travel. The acft reached a speed of…NTSB BFO86LA025Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 340A · Washington, DCThe acft was reportedly too high to land on the rwy initially assigned by ATC. ATC directed the acft to fly over the arpt and enter downwind traffic for another rwy. The plt was later asked by ATC if he could make a short apch and he replied affirmative. The…NTSB SEA86LA124Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206T · Murphy, IDThe pilot attempted to land with excessive airspeed and altitude. A bounced landing occurred with a touchdown being more than 2/3 way down the runway. During VFR co-around, a departure stall was entered and the aircraft struck the ground with the left wing…NTSB 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.NTSB 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…NTSB CHI86FEC02Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna T210M · Highland, MIThe aircraft was in cruise when the engine started sputtering. According to the pilot, he switched tanks and the engine would start to run then miss, start to run then-miss, over and over again. The pilot stated that while this was happening he was losing…NTSB LAX86LA156Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210P · Ontario, CAA Cessna 210P collided with the runway surface after a total loss of engine power. Examination of the aircraft revealed that the right fuel tank was empty. The pilot indicated that he had a total of 60 gallons of 100LL on departure and he had selected the…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 SEA86IA080Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · Reno, NVAt FL250 the engine ceased operating due to a failed fuel pump. A restart was successful at 10,000 feet m.s.l. with an uneventful landing. This fuel pump (a model g) had a total time of three hours. It was a replacement for a model c fuel pump which had…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 NYC86LA083Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · White Plains, NYDuring the flight the plt noted a full discharge on the ammeter and a open alternator circuit breaker after ATC reported loss of transpx signal. The circuit breaker would not reset. The low voltage light did not come on. He diverted the flight to White Plains…NTSB FTW86FRG17Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna T210 · Ozona, TXThe acft was damaged in an off-arpt lndg after the eng quit. The plt said there was plenty of fuel on board the acft which was being ferried to its owner after an eng change. The plt was unable to restart the eng which had vibrated so that the plt thought he…NTSB MIA86LA083Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T188C · Greenwood, MSThe plt stated that during an aerial application swath run, he struck a group of power lines & crashed into a field.NTSB FTW86FQG11Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 402B · Plainview, TXThe acft landed gear up after a practice single-eng procedure. The plt attempted a go-around when the landing was aborted due to an improper approach. When the approach proceeded to this point with an intentionally inoperative eng the go-around was not a…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 CHI86LA090Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 402B · Rochester, MNDuring a ILS approach in freezing rain conditions the pilot entered a high sink rate he could not stop until ground contact. The acft touched down short of the rwy and all three landing gear collapsed.NTSB CHI86LA088Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 340A · Frankfort, ILFollowing a descent through icing conditions the plt was told by the UNICOM operator that the active rwy was 'slippery'.the plt landed aprx 600-700 ft down the 3176 ft rwy and found that the braking action deteriorated from poor to nil during rollout. He…NTSB MIA86FA076Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 340A · Dania, FLShortly after takeoff on a check-out flight the aircraft was observed on crosswind leg to descend until impact. There was an extensive post impact fire. Witnesses heard the aircraft make a 'poof' type of noise just as the pilot radioed the control tower and…NTSB DEN86FA076Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna T-210M · Albuquerque, NMThe plt took off on the 13,373 foot rwy in IMC conditions on an IFR flt plan. The arpt control twr controller observed the acft at midfield after takeoff, emitting black smoke and informed the plt. The plt requested and was cleared for landing. The acft was…NTSB 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…NTSB MIA86WA056Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationCessna T210N · St. Maarten, NTNTSB LAX86LA103Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Tucson, AZThe plt planned to fly nonstop fm houston, TX, to phoenix, AZ. He reported that during the trip he encountered 'fluctuating head winds' & he miscalculated the acft's endurance. Fuel exhaustion occurred 8 miles fm Tucson, AZ., & the plt made a successful…NTSB MIA86LA051Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Madison, FLThe pilot stated that he had started the flight at about 1000 EST from miami, FL and had planned on landing at Madison county airport. As he flew overhead he noted an airstrip with county vehicles parked nearby. He landed and was informed that it was local…NTSB LAX86FA077Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Hyder, AZWitnesses observed the acft depart the ranch airstrip, level off at about 200 ft AGL & make a turn back over the ranch house. The acft occupants were seen to wave to the people on the ground as the acft began an abrupt climbing turn. The witnesses then saw…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 SEA86LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 402B · Spokane, WAThe plt reported encountering icing conditions during his apch to Spokane. Upon arrival, the acft remained at Spokane for 30-40 minutes during which freezing drizzle and below freezing temps existed prior to and during the departure. The plt did not utilize…NTSB MKC86FA036Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Kansas City, MOThe plt was seen to enter the acft for a short time and then get out, go to the front of the acft and pull down on the prop. The eng fired and the prop struck the pilot's head. A plt who approached the acft moments after the acdt looked into the cockpit and…NTSB LAX86LA064Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 335 · Yuba City, CAUpon completing a 35 min sight-seeing flight the plt entered the traffic pattern & prepared for landing. While descending, both engines lost all power. The plt stated that he repositioned the fuel selectors to the aux tanks, power was restored to the left…NTSB FTW86FRA02Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna T210N · Houston, TXThe acft crashed in a wooded area during a forced landing after fuel exhaustion. The acft had extra fuel cans on board and had been flying for almost 12 hours in an attempt to avoid capture by U.S. Agents for the possession of marijuana. The acft contained…NTSB CHI86FA038Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Highland, MIFifteen minutes after takeoff an eng failure occurred. The plt force landed the acft in a fld but the roughness of the landing surface resulted in the nose and right main gear collapsed. Examination disclosed the exhaust vavle had failed in the #4 cylinder.…NTSB CHI86LA039Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Doran, MNWhile in cruise flt at 3000 ft MSL at night, the acft struck a bird with the left wing. The plt experienced some control problems but was able to retain sufficient control to affect a safe landing. Post-flt inspection revealed substantial damage to the left…NTSB LAX86LA032Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T188C · Hilo, HIThe plt became aware of the acft's unanticipated low fuel state when the eng failed while over the pacific ocean, aprx 900 miles from his destination. He restarted the eng but estimated there was not enough fuel remaining to reach his original destination. He…NTSB DEN86LA017Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36TC · Bismarck, NDShortly after takeoff, the plt of the Beech A36TC acft activated what he believed was the flap retraction lever, and the eng quit. The plt made a forced landing aprx 1000 ft from the rwy departure end. During the investigation, the eng was started and…NTSB 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…NTSB LAX86FA004Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Lebec, CAThe acft contacted trees and the terrain in an uncontrolled descent and was destroyed by impact and an ensuing fire. The acft's left elevator was not located during the post accident inspection. Witnesses reported seeing the acft flying low (50 ft AGL) and…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 DEN85LA249Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TU206G · Evanston, WYThe plt said the eng quit as he was turning from base leg to final apch for rwy 24 at Evanston (WY) arpt. The acft crashed as the plt maneuvered for an emerg landing. Disassembly and examination of the eng disclosed no reason on why the engine failed. The…NTSB DEN85LA239Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Gallup, NMThe student plt was returning from a solo x-country flt. Prior to landing, he called the fss & was advised that the wind was from 190 deg & was gusty. As he landed on rwy 6, the acft veered to the left, went off the rwy, hit a rwy light & was damaged.NTSB SEA85LA205Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210-M · Camano Island, WAThe plt failed to visually verify the fuel on board prior to takeoff and he was aware that one fuel gage was inaccurate.a total loss of pwr occurred over water aprx 30 miles from the intended destination arpt. The plt was able to reach land during the…NTSB LAX85LA331Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TU206G · Taohoma, CAOn July 27, 1985 a float equipped Cessna TU206G landed on choppy water, nosed over and sank at the seaplane base in lake tahoe, CA. The pilot and 1 passenger were not injured. Witnesses reported that time water conditions were moderate chop with waves 2 to 5…NTSB FTW85LA296Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Kilgore, TXThe plt was to ferry the acft from mena, AR, to jacksonville, TX. During pre-flt he discovered the fuel gages were inop and a visual check of the fuel quantity was made. The plt estimated sufficient fuel remained in the tanks to complete the 50 minute flt. En…NTSB FTW85LA286Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · College Station, TXAbout 25 minutes after takeoff from a planned intermediate stop, the right fuel tank ran dry. After switching tanks, theplt decided to divert to a nearby arpt to refuel. During the descent, the left fuel tank ran dry and the eng quit due to fuel exhaustion.…NTSB FTW85LA272Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T-210 · Knippa, TXThe new owner was attempting takeoff from a dirt road obstructed by a mobile irrigation system. He pulled the acft off the ground after 1700 feet of takeoff roll. Unable to maintain flying speed, he landed in a soft fld and the acft nosed over when the nose…NTSB NYC85LA158Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210 · White Plains, NYA gear up landing was made following a loss of oil during takeoff. The acft was serviced with oil at skyport aviation prior to the attempted takeoff. The plt reported that after the oil was added he checked the oil level with the dip stick. Shortly after…NTSB 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.