NTSB investigations: Continental TSIO-520 series, AZ
79 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.
Cases per year
| 1974 | 1 |
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| 1975 | 4 |
| 1977 | 3 |
| 1978 | 3 |
| 1979 | 5 |
| 1980 | 1 |
| 1981 | 3 |
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1985 | 3 |
| 1986 | 3 |
| 1987 | 3 |
| 1988 | 2 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1995 | 2 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 1997 | 2 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2004 | 3 |
| 2005 | 5 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 3 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2025 | 3 |
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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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'AZ' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
AND 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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'AZ' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
AND 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 WPR25LA164Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna T210M · Tucson Estates, AZThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB WPR25LA094Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportCessna T210R · Flagstaff, AZOn February 16, 2025, about 1445 mountain standard time, a Cessna T210R, N105DF, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Flagstaff, Arizona. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…NTSB WPR25LA084Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportCessna P210N · Prescott, AZOn January 18, 2025, about 1210 Mountain standard time, a Cessna P210N, N4626K, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Prescott, Arizona. The flight instructor and student pilot were not injured. The airplane was operated as a…NTSB WPR24LA012Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · Chandler, AZThe pilot’s failure to adequately confirm the fuel quantity before departure, resulting in fuel exhaustion and a partial loss of engine power.NTSB WPR23LA012Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna T210L · Marana, AZA failure of a retaining ring in the airplane’s left main landing gear door actuator and the subsequent complete loss of hydraulic fluid, which resulted in a gear-up landing.NTSB WPR21LA287Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech A36TC · Chandler, AZThe pilot’s delayed decision to abort the takeoff due to insufficient airspeed.NTSB WPR20LA291Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna TU206 · Tusayan, AZA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of contamination in the airplane’s fuel system.NTSB WPR20CA184Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna P210 · Maricopa, AZThe pilot's failure to extend the airplane’s retractable landing gear before landing.NTSB GAA19CA171Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T210 · Chandler, AZThe pilot's distraction while looking for other aircraft in the traffic pattern, which resulted in his failure to follow a prelanding checklist and to extend the landing gear before landing. Contributing to the accident was the improperly rigged landing gear…NTSB WPR18FA245Accident · 1 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportCessna P210 · Prescott, AZThe pilot's misjudgment of distance and altitude from the runway and his subsequent failure to maintain an approach path that provided clearance from the terrain due to a visual illusion in dark night conditions.NTSB GAA18CA312Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 46 · Prescott, AZThe pilot’s improper fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent total loss of engine power.NTSB WPR17LA053Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna T210 · Buckeye, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.NTSB WPR15LA099Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36TC · Flagstaff, AZThe pilot's improper landing flare and loss of airplane control, which resulted in a hard landing and the subsequent failure of the nose landing gear.NTSB WPR14LA005Accident · 4 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 340A · Paulden, AZThe pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient altitude to clear a radio tower while maneuvering at low altitude and his decision to make a high-speed, low pass over the gun club.NTSB WPR11CA026Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 340A · Camp Verde, AZThe pilot's misjudged approach and failure to attain the correct touchdown point, which resulted in a runway overrun.NTSB LAX08LA269Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TU206F · Glendale, AZA loose fuel line fitting that resulted in a partial loss of engine power during the initial takeoff climb. Contributing to the accident was inadequate maintenance installation of the fitting.NTSB LAX08LA153Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Peach Springs, AZA loss of engine power due to induced catastrophic internal failure of the engine as a result of the displacement and rotation of the number 2 main bearing that resulted in a fatigue fracture of the crankshaft.NTSB SEA08LA079Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Carefree, AZThe collapse of the landing gear during landing rollout for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX07CA182Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 340A · Chandler, AZfuel starvation due to the pilot's failure to adequately manage and monitor his fuel supply.NTSB LAX05LA136Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Phoenix, AZa loss of power for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX05LA120Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Carefree, AZthe pilot's improper use of the fuel boost pump contrary to the procedures specified in the pilot owner handbook and other documents.NTSB LAX05LA080Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Glendale, AZThe airplane was struck by lightning during the approach to land.NTSB LAX05LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Mesa, AZthe pilot's failure to use the emergency gear extension procedure to manually extend the landing gear to the down and locked position.NTSB LAX05LA063Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 340 · Carefree, AZthe pilot's improper use of the throttles during an aborted landing attempt that resulted in an engine over-boost condition requiring a reduction in power that then resulted in a runway overrun and collision with a ditch.NTSB LAX05FA046Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T207A · Meadview, AZa loss of control due to the in-flight separation of the right elevator and elevator trim tab control surfaces. The precipitating reason for the elevator separation could not be resolved as related to the tab foam core issue with the available evidence.NTSB LAX05FA045Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T310R · Flagstaff, AZThe pilot's decision to attempt flight into known adverse weather conditions beyond the capability of the airplane and his failure to ensure that the airplane's wings were free of ice and/or snow contamination that accumulated while the airplane was on the…NTSB LAX04LA111Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Goodyear, AZThe pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations and in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.NTSB LAX03LA034Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210 L · Williams, AZAn in-flight fire for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX02LA151Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Flagstaff, AZa loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX01LA248Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Marble Canyon, AZThe pilot's failure to use all the available runway and his failure to follow the prescribed short field takeoff procedure resulting in a loss of control during the takeoff roll. Factors were the short, rough, and rising runway, and the soft dirt surrounding…NTSB LAX01LA065Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Colorado City, AZthe pilot's improper preflight and failure to refuel the airplane.NTSB LAX00FA213Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 414A · Prescott Valley, AZThe pilot's physical impairment due to the cumulative effects of carbon monoxide from engine exhaust by-products, carbon monoxide from heavy tobacco use, and the loss of an undetermined amount of cabin pressurization. A factor in the loss of pressurization…NTSB LAX99LA097Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 414 · Phoenix, AZThe overload failure of the left main gear locking mechanism due to improper system rigging by maintenance personnel.NTSB LAX98LA291Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210R · Buckeye, AZthe pilot's delayed response in recovering from a bounced landing combined with his delayed decision to abort the landing. The pilot's inadequate compensation for tailwind conditions and inadvertently raising the flaps to 10 degrees were factors in this…NTSB LAX97LA293Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188 · Eloy, AZThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and his failure to maintain directional control due to inadequate rudder use.NTSB LAX97FA143Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Grand Canyon, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control due to spatial disorientation and his lack of proficiency in conducting instrument flight. Contributing were the inoperative alternator, cockpit lighting, and vacuum system.NTSB LAX97LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Mesa, AZthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing roll, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve.NTSB LAX96LA323Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Globe, AZfuel starvation due to the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and improper fuel tank selection.NTSB LAX96LA059Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TU206G · Eagar, AZthe pilot's failure to assure an adequate amount of fuel was on board for the flight.NTSB LAX95LA342Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Phoenix, AZthe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and improper fuel consumption calculations. The soft terrain was a factor in this accident.NTSB LAX94LA122Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 402C · Grand Canyon, AZThe failure of the other aircraft's left brake system due to a worn master cylinder, and the failure of the other pilot to taxi at a speed and spacing interval which would allow for successful remedial action.NTSB LAX93FA274Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T303 · Prescott, AZThe pilot misjudging distance and altitude during a night approach. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the pilot's impairment due to fatigue exacerbated by alcohol consumption, the dark night, and the high density altitude and turbulent weather…NTSB LAX92LA098Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Bullhead City, AZThe pilot of the other aircraft inadvertently landing on the taxiway instead of the active runway.NTSB LAX91LA350Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 402C · Grand Canyon, AZThe failure of the airport operator to develop animal control procedures for the airport property.NTSB LAX89LA156Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210 · Scottsdale, AZThe pilot's loss of directional control of the airplane during the ground run and abrupt rotation to get airborne.NTSB LAX88LA296Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 402C · Prescott, AZWhile taxiing, in order to clear a parked airplane to the right, the pilot maneuvered the airplane left of the centerline. The left main landing gear traveled off the asphalt. The airplane pivoted 90 degrees from the direction of travel collapsing the landing…NTSB LAX88LA093Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TU206G · Kirkland, AZDuring a cross country flt, the acft struck power lines that were stretched across a canyon. The unmarked wires were aprx 500 ft AGL. There were no reported mechanical failures or malfunctions. No explanation was given for the low flying.NTSB LAX88FA052Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Camp Verde, AZNTSB LAX87LA334Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Williams, AZThe aircraft was reported stolen on July 26, 1987. It is believed that the aircraft departed the grand canyon airport in grand canyon, Arizona on July 26, 1987, at 0300 MST. A search of records or airports in the area revealed that the aircraft was refueled…NTSB LAX87LA185Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210N II · Tucson, AZA C-172 collided with a C-210N while txg. The C-172 was txg along a 75 ft wide parallel twy after landing. The C-210N was txg from a ramp area to his dep rwy. The C-210N route intersected the C-172 route at the parallel twy where the collision occurred. Plts…