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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NTSB DEN84FA162Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 340A · Paonia, COThe pilot reported that at about 200 ft (AGL) on initial climb from takeoff, a complete power loss was experienced on the left engine. He stated the left propeller was feathered, but the aircraft would not hold altitude at recommended single-engine speed…NTSB DEN84LA147Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TU206F · Strasburg, CODuring the takeoff phase of a touch-&-go, the eng quit about 100 ft AGL. The plt landed back on the rwy but the acft ran-off the end collapsing the nose gear. Evidence of water contamination was found throughout the fuel system. 1/2 of liquid drained from…NTSB ANC84FA065Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna TP206D · Homer, AKThe eng quite once, but the plt was able to restart it by turning on the boost pump. He landed at 2 different arpts after the initial failure, once to refuel & drain the fuel tanks & once to check the fuel lines & components under the cowling. Aprx 1 hr after…NTSB DEN84LA145Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Canon City, COThe acft went off the side of the rwy into a ditch during landing. The plt said he was only using 20 degrees of flaps due to the wind and after touching down the acft was blown off the rwy. While in the dirt the plt added power 'to try and get lift to either…NTSB SEA84LA100Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Vancouver, WAAccording to the plt's calculations, the acft should have had enough fuel on board for 8.4 hrs of flt. However, after about 5.6 hrs of flt time, the eng lost power from fuel exhaustion. The acft was damaged during a wheels-up landing. The plt said that the…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 SEA84LA075Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Seaside, ORThe acft nosed over during a forced landing in a soft field after a loss of power. The plt said that while the acft was descending thru about 6000 ft MSL, he ran the left fuel tank dry before switching tanks. His attempt to restart the engine, using the right…NTSB LAX84LA234Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Novato, CAThe acft landed hard and bounced. After several bounces directional control was lost and the acft colided with a ditch alongside the rwy.NTSB MKC84LA107Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 340 · Olathe, KSThe acft skidded off the rwy into slush covered terrain alongside the rwy, dragging the left gear in the mud. As the acft continued its fwd roll the main gear struck the edge of a taxiway & collapsed backwards. The rwy was covered with slush at the time of…NTSB MKC84LA105Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36TC · North Platte, NEThe acft had just departed North Platte airport and retracted the landing gear. The acft door then opened, the pilot elected to land back on the runway and failed to remember to lower the landing gear.NTSB MIA84LA107Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210N · Lacrosse, FLThe plt reported that the right fuel tank went dry when the fuel gage indicated it had 6 gal remaining. He switched fuel tanks, & shortly thereafter, the left tank emptied when the gage indicated it had 13 gal remaining. He tried to land in a pasture, but was…NTSB LAX84LA209Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TU-206G · Auburn, CAThe plt came in for her 3rd landing and after flaring high'cut'the throttle and said she hoped for a'soft'landing with trim back and 40 degrees of flaps. A plt on the ground near the rwy said his attention was drawn to the acft because of a large increase in…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 CHI84LA117Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T-210N · Troy, MIThe acft landed in soft grassy terrain alongside rwy 27, when the acft nosed over the nose gear collapsed. The plt was not aligned properly because the north side of the rwy lights were not operating and were notamed as being out of service since 2/19/84.NTSB MIA84LA089Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P-210N · Key West, FLDuring his wx briefing the plt was given the flight precautions & enroute forecast along his proposed route of flt. Enroute at 14,000 ft the plt advised ARTCC that the flt had encountered rime ice. The controller cleared the flt to descend to 12,000 ft & the…NTSB DEN84LA092Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T-210 · Duchesne, UTThe acft departed the side of the rwy during the landing roll. The plt stated that he could no determine where the center of the rwy was due to about 2 inches of fresh snow. The rt landing gear collapsed & the nose gear failed.NTSB MKC84FA077Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 414A · Mena, ARAcft cleared for Mena NDB apch and to maintain 5000 ft MSL until established on the apch. Acft descended to 4800 ft MSL on aprx grnd track of 040 to 030 deg after NDB passage. Acft then turned to a ground track of 116 deg. After 12 seconds the acft turned to…NTSB DEN84FA071Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 310Q · Casper, WYThe plt stated he was told, the r aux fuel pump was inop & to prime/start the r eng, he had to position the r fuel selector (sel) to x-feed. On the 1st 2 legs of the flt, he used this procedure, but noted the r fuel sel was hard to move. While starting for…NTSB MKC84LA048Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 402B · Davenport, IAThe acft skidded sideways during landing on an icy rwy. The nose gear collapsed sideways when it collided with a snowbank at the rwys edge. There were no injuries.NTSB FTW84LA096Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Port Arthur, TXThe acft crash landed in a muddy field about 1 mile from the arpt after the engine quit on final approach to land. The acft was examined after the accident and found to have an empty left fuel tank. The right tank contained 16 gallons of fuel. The plt stated…NTSB CHI84FA053Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · White Lk Twnshp, MIAt about 1600, the acft was taken out of a heated hangar & parked on the ramp for refueling. It remained outside until the plt took off at about 1740 EST. During that time, snow was falling & the temp dropped from 34 to 31 deg. The plt initially contacted the…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 SEA84FA023Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 304A · Ephrata, WAThe acft collided with a hilltop during a missed approach in IMC weather. The acft was on an IFR flt plan. The plt stated visual contact was EST at about 2000 ft MSL but ground features were masked in snow. When the plt did not see the airport at the proper…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 NYC84LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 340 · Washington, PAThe pilot said that when about 8 miles out he called UNICOM to report in and receive advisories. He was told that horseshad been chased off the runway earlier and to use caution. During the approach he came in high and touched down about 700 feet down the…NTSB LAX84LA044Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TU206G · Reno, NVThe pilot's body was found under the front of the acft by the propeller. All cockpit controls were in the start positionand the acft was not chocked or tied down. The payroll checks the pilot was to deliver were found in the acft.NTSB LAX84LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 402B · Twentynine Palm, CAThe acft was landed in a westerly direction on a state highway. During the landing roll, the acft's right main gear went off the pavement onto a soft, sandy shoulder area. Subsequently, the plt lost control, the acft hit a berm & the gear collapsed. The plt…NTSB MKC84LA008Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Lawrence, KSThe plt reported that prior to flt, the fuel gages indicated both tanks were full; however, he did not visually verify the quantity of fuel. During flt, in the vicinity of emporia, KS, the eng lost power while using fuel from the left tank. The plt changed…NTSB LAX83FA444Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Santa Ana, CAAfter landing at night, the plt taxied to a non-illuminated ramp area & stopped to deplane the passenger, who held a student plt certificate. The purpose of the passenger deplaning in that area was for her to obtain a vehicle & meet the plt at the acft's…NTSB NYC83LA240Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 58P · Lebanon, NHAccording to the plt there was a sudden power fluctuation at(rotation speed). The plt then aborted the takeoff but couldnot stop the acft before departing the rwy.NTSB MIA83FA223Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna T-210N · Gainesville, FLThe acft collided with a ditch during a forced landing after engine failure in flt. The plt stated that during the climbto cruise the engine quit. He attempted to restart it once and then executed a forced landing. Examination of the acft wreckage revealed…NTSB MKC83LA208Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TU206G · Indianola, IAThe acft overran the rwy and collided with a dirt bank during landing. The flt was returning from a cross-country and the wife of the pilot who was a passenger in the acft said her husband froze on the controls and made no attempt to stopthe acft after…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 CHI83LER02Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna T188C · Olivia, MNDuring takeoff the eng lost power & the acft crashed landed collapsing the gear. The crankshaft, P/N631716, had broken in the cheek area between #2 & #3 crank throws. 1 month prior to this accident the acft had collided with a fence. Afterinstalling a new…NTSB SEA83LA165Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Driggs, IDThe plt stated that the fuel tanks were topped off on the day before he departed el monte, CA. He estimated that the acft had 534 lbs of fuel on board & consumed 80 pph during cruise at 9500 ft MSL. According to the plts operating manual, the acft had an…NTSB LAX83LA367Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Eureka, NVThe pilot had landed at this strip to attend a local rodeo. The airstrip was 2000 ft of loose gravel. The wind was calm,temperature 65 degrees, and the elevation was 5900 ft MSL, density alt was 7500 ft. the pilot used 10 degrees of flaps for takeoff. He said…NTSB LAX83LA369Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Glennville, CADuring a landing, the acft touched down with the gear retracted. It came to rest with the gear handle in the down position, the amber warning light illuminated, and the gear motor circuit breaker disengaged.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 DEN83LA164Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T188C · Carthage, SDThe acft was using a county road near the field being sprayed for takeoff. The pilot reported that the herbicide sloshedout onto the windscreen during takeoff and obscured his vision. The acft veered right and entered the ditch. The pilot said the hopper lid…NTSB DEN83FA149Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Englewood, COThe acft made a forced landing after the engine lost power during takeoff climb. The pilot had leaned the mixture prior to takeoff. The checklist calls for full rich. When the pilot reduced power after takeoff the engine started detonating and lost power.…NTSB CHI83LA335Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Indianapolis, INDuring landing the acft reportedly porpoised two times on the nose gear. The flange on the nose gear tire rim had piecesbroken off of the flange in several places. The landing was also made with full tip tanks. The fuel selector is placarded prohibiting this…NTSB LAX83IA275Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna T-210N · Furnace Creek, CAThe acft overran the rwy while landing with a tailwind component & with a temperature of 105 degrees. The brakes appeared to be normal.NTSB MKC83FA122Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 320E · Minden, NEThe acft stalled and crashed on the final approach to land. The acft had called for landing information and entered the pattern and was seen established in a low final approach when it suddenly turned right and descended to the ground. The acft impacted about…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 NYC83FA126Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech B36TC · Farmingdale, NYThe acft collided with a powerline static wire during an instrument landing approach. The private plt was instrument rated and had received a weather briefing and filed an IFR flt plan. He commented to the briefer that 'it doesn't sound too good' and that he…NTSB MIA83FA146Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 210N · Avon Park, FLAbout 40 min after takeoff the plt reported he was having eng problems & requested radar vectors to the nearest arpt. He was given a 215 deg vector to Avon Park arpt, located about 11 mi sw. The plt stated he had the arpt in sight. Duringthe approach the acft…NTSB MIA83FLA01Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna T188C · St. Augustine, FLThe plt reported that he had just completed east to west swath runs & turned toward the sun to trim the east side of the field. Also, he reported that his windshield was covered with spray mist which restricted his visibility. Subsequently, he did not see how…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 NYC83LA079Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · New Haven, CTAccording to an FAA interview, while on approach the plt did not identify the runway lights properly and landed to the left of the edge lights to runway 34. The acft landed off the runway in soft turf and the nose gear collapsed.NTSB LAX83LA142Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T188C · Clarksburg, CAAccording to the plt, he was taking off from a narrow gravel strip with a x-wind when he encounter a strong gust. Reportedly, he lost control when the acft was about 1 ft AGL & the right main wheel hit a ditch. Subsequently, the acft was spun around & was…