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 WPR10CA436Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna TU206F · Seneca, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control after takeoff, resulting in a collision with a tree.NTSB CEN10CA490Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · Austin, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain a stabilized approach, which resulted in a loss of control on landing with a tailwind.NTSB ERA10CA436Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 414 · Bedford, PAThe pilot's failure to establish a proper climb gradient during a departure in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a collision with trees.NTSB CEN10LA482Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Put-in-Bay, OHA total loss of engine power while on final approach for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN10CA464Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 414 · Vici, OKThe pilot's failure to ensure adequate runway remaining during landing.NTSB CEN10LA450Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T188C · Montezuma, INThe total loss of engine power due to an insufficient fastener preload that led to the failure of the No. 2 connecting rod assembly.NTSB CEN10CA460Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T210M · Shell Lake, WIThe collision with the deer during landing roll.NTSB ERA10IA384Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 402C · San Juan, PRThe airplane manufacturer’s inadequate inspection procedures, resulting in the undetected fatigue cracking of the right upper barrel and trunnion assembly.NTSB ANC10WA073Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationBeech B36TC · Peace River, CanadaNTSB ERA10GA320Accident · 3 fatalFinal reportCessna T210L · Lock Haven, PAThe total loss of engine power resulting from the fatigue failure of the engine's number 2 cylinder exhaust valve. The fatigue failure was due to valve guide wear that led to excessive clearance between the valve and valve guide. Contributing to the accident…NTSB CEN10FA324Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T310R · Ruidoso, NMThe pilot did not maintain proper airspeed on final approach for landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s limited experience in the airplane make and model.NTSB WPR10CA296Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna P210N · Petaluma, CAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusty crosswind conditions.NTSB ERA10CA276Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna P210N · Cambridge, NYThe pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff.NTSB CEN10LA235Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36TC · El Paso, TXA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA10CA274Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T210N · Fuquay-Varina, NCThe pilot's improper decision to land with a tailwind resulting in an overrun.NTSB WPR10LA196Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Leavenworth, WAThe failure of the number two cylinder exhaust and intake valves for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a loss of engine power.NTSB WPR10CA190Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T210N · Truckee, CAThe pilot's failure to identify the snow-covered runway, which resulted in an off-runway landing and subsequent collision with a berm.NTSB CEN10FA180Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech B36TC · Dayton, OHThe complete loss of engine power due to failure of the No. 1 main bearing, and the secondary failure of a crankcase through-bolt and the fuel pump drive coupling. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to attempt a return to the airport for a…NTSB ERA10FA195Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA46 · Roanoke, VAA malfunction of the flight controls for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR10LA191Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Santa Barbara, CAThe landing gear collapsing during the landing roll for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA10CA165Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna P210N · Miami, FLThe pilot's failure to see and avoid an unlit and unmarked helicopter dolly while taxiing at night.NTSB ERA10FA161Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T303 · Louisa, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and secure the right engine during a loss of engine power after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the loss of engine power on the right engine for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA10LA159Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Arcadia, FLThe total loss of engine power due to a fatigue fracture of the crankshaft resulting from worn bearings.NTSB ERA10CA231Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 340A · Grove City, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control after electing to land on a snow-covered runway.NTSB ERA10IA147Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · Nashville, TNA loss of engine power due to the mechanic’s failure to properly secure the fuel control unit fuel lines after replacement of the starter adapter.NTSB ERA10LA146Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Carthage, NCA total loss of engine power during the initial climb after takeoff for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA10FA140Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T337G · Farmingdale, NJThe pilots’ failure to adhere to the airplane’s operating limitations, which resulted in overload failure of the right wing. Findings of the investigation were the adverse effects of multiple supplemental type certificates (STC) to the airframe wing structure…NTSB WPR10LA147Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Portland, ORThe overstress failure of a nose landing gear mechanism bolt, which precluded the nose gear retract brace assembly from locking the nose gear in the extended position and allowed the nose landing gear to collapse. Contributing to the accident was the failure…NTSB ERA10LA128Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 402C · Watertown, NYThe pilot's decision to continue the approach with a known anomaly with the left airspeed indicator. Contributing to the accident was an undetermined malfunction of the left airspeed indicator and the condition of the runway, resulting in decreased braking…NTSB WPR10LA092Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 402C · Moab, UTThe pilot's decision to depart on a snow covered runway, which resulted in a loss of control and encounter with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the airport manager's failure to adhere to the Airport Certification Manual and close the runway due to…NTSB ERA10CA068Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna C185F · Auburn, METhe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing.NTSB CEN10IA059Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · Elk Mound, WIThe loss of engine power due to component failure from excessive heating of the engine connecting rod journals.NTSB CEN10FA021Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Rifle, COThe pilot’s failure to properly identify the power lever and, instead, manipulating the propeller condition lever.NTSB CEN10LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Albuquerque, NMThe mechanic's failure to find and repair a leaking main landing gear hydraulic line during an annual inspection.NTSB CEN09FA601Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210 · Hilltop Lakes, TXThe loss of control of the airplane in dark night light conditions due to the pilot’s spatial disorientation.NTSB CEN09CA600Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 402B · Omaha, NEThe pilot’s improper decision to taxi with an obstructed windscreen and his failure to maintain clearance from the parked airplane.NTSB CEN09LA573Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B36TC · Sullivan, MOA loss of aircraft control for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN09CA569Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T210 · Tulsa, OKA temporary loss of elevator pitch control for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN10WA072Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationCessna 414 · Simeprodeso, MexicoNTSB WPR09LA423Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TU206G · Ballard, WAThe pilot's precautionary water landing with partially extended landing gear. Contributing to the accident was the unidentified anomaly with the airplane's electrical system, which rendered the gear position indicator system inoperative.NTSB ERA09LA474Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Dalton, GAThe failure of the right main landing gear actuator downlock spring.NTSB CEN09CA513Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech A36TC · Brighton, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and compensate for wind conditions during final approach.NTSB CEN09CA500Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna P210N · Wheeling, ILThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.NTSB WPR09CA352Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T210N · Corona, CAThe pilot's inadequate flare during touchdown, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CEN09LA417Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Santa Teresa, NMThe failure of the landing gear accumulator seal for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to confirm the status of the landing gear.NTSB WPR09LA281Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T188C · Rock Springs, MTThe pilot's decision to attempt to takeoff in crosswind conditions that exceeded the airplane’s demonstrated crosswind capability.NTSB ERA09IA267Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 402C · Nantucket, MAInstallation of an improper bearing in the landing gear actuator.NTSB WPR09LA214Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Hanford, CAA loss of engine power during descent due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper fuel management. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to use the correct fuel flow performance chart.NTSB WPR09FA212Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Moab, UTThe pilot's failure to lower the landing gear prior to landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's self-induced distraction by maneuvering on final to show a point of interest to passengers.NTSB CEN09FA241Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Edinburg, TXA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to select a suitable alternate landing site.