NTSB investigations: Continental TSIO-520 series, MI

34 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 investigations: Continental TSIO-520 series, MI per year, 1966–2026: 34 cases
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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\" = 'MI' 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"

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NTSB CEN26LA226Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech A36TC · Kingsford, MIThe pin on the nose gear brace assembly that engages with the cam on the nose landing gear door actuator shaft was not seated inside the cam, which rendered the nose landing gear inoperative.Jun 14, 2026 · N3701N · Substantial damageNTSB CEN19LA059Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210 · Flint, MIThe failure of the nose landing gear actuator hydraulic hose, which resulted in the loss of hydraulic fluid and hydraulic system pressure and a subsequent gear-up landing.Jan 6, 2019 · N1237M · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA407Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 58 · Mackinac Island, MIThe pilot’s failure to remove the pitot tube cover during the preflight inspection, which resulted in his delayed decision to reject the takeoff with insufficient runway remaining to safely stop the airplane.Jul 1, 2018 · N66568 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN18FA236Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Detroit, MIA total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Also causal was the pilot's failure to divert earlier in the flight to another airport to ensure that the airplane had an adequate fuel reserve, and the malfunction of the landing gear extension system for…Jun 24, 2018 · N3896P · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA007Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T210 · Waterford, MIThe pilot's unstabilized approach at night, which resulted in collision with trees.Oct 7, 2017 · N5EC · Substantial damageNTSB CEN14CA114Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 340 · Coldwater, MIAirport personnel did not remove the snow banks from the intersecting runway and/or close the intersection runway, which resulted in the airplane impacting the snow banks. Contributing to the accident was the reduced visibility inhibiting the pilot's ability…Jan 15, 2014 · N10MF · Substantial damageNTSB CEN10FA521Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Caledonia, MIA loss of engine power as a result of a fatigue failure of the crankshaft due to the loss of engine case through-bolt torque. Contributing to the accident was a mechanic's use of incorrect hardware.Sep 6, 2010 · N4632A · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09CA513Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech A36TC · Brighton, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and compensate for wind conditions during final approach.Aug 9, 2009 · N336TC · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09LA122Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36TC · Three Rivers, MIThe pilot's decision to continue the flight into an area with conditions that were conducive to icing and the loss of engine power due to induction icing.Jan 6, 2009 · N92WT · Substantial damageNTSB CHI05CA244Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 414 · Drummond Island, MIThe right main gear collapsed due to undetermined reasons. A factor associated with the accident was the fence that the airplane contacted.Aug 25, 2005 · N77DN · Substantial damageNTSB CHI04LA065Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 402B · Sturgis, MIThe failure to maintain obstacle clearance during an intentional low altitude maneuver and the ostentatious display by the pilot-in-command. A factor to the accident was the tree.Feb 9, 2004 · N6387X · Substantial damageNTSB CHI03LA076Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · New Hudson, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control which resulted in the airplane stalling while on final approach.Mar 1, 2003 · N123JL · Substantial damageNTSB CHI02FA067Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 402B · Bronson, MIThe maneuver to avoid the utility wire while maneuvering resulting in an inadvertent stall and subsequent impact with the ground. Factors were the pilot's inadvertent activation of the elevator trim, resulting in a loss of control during flight in instrument…Jan 23, 2002 · N371JD · DestroyedNTSB CHI02LA060Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 414A · Sturgis, MIthe inadequate in-flight emergency planning/decision, the checklist not followed and excessive approach altitude by the pilot. Contributing factors were the loose oil return line and weather.Jan 6, 2002 · N6560C · Substantial damageNTSB CHI01LA269Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Mackinac Island, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain proper glidepath during the landing approach resulting in the pilot not maintaining clearance from the trees. Factors were the haze, the gusty winds, and the trees.Aug 9, 2001 · N5268W · DestroyedNTSB CHI92LA076Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 414 · Gaylord, MIDirectional control was not maintained by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were: airport snow removal had not been performed by the airport personnel, a dark night with falling snow and the snowbank on the runway.Jan 19, 1992 · N6814R · Substantial damageNTSB CHI92LA047Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B36TC · Mt Pleasant, MIWater in the fuel, and an inadequate preflight by the pilot.Dec 5, 1991 · N6930C · Substantial damageNTSB CHI91LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Marshall, MIDirectional control not maintained by the PIC.Dec 1, 1990 · N761LZ · Substantial damageNTSB CHI90DEM03Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna T188 · Williamsburg, MIA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. The lack of suitable terrain for landing was a factor related to the accident.May 22, 1990 · N9441J · DestroyedNTSB CHI89LA136Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 335 · Pontiac, MIFailure of the right main landing gear extension/retraction component resulting from unacceptable loads incurred due to improper adjustment.Jul 14, 1989 · N2706T · Substantial damageNTSB CHI87DEM05Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna T210L · Lawton, MIThe plt experienced a loss of control shortly after takeoff which resulted in an uncontrolled descent. The acft struck the ground with its left wingtip causing it to flip over onto its side. The plt reported that the auto-plt had been worked on after having…Dec 6, 1986 · N999WF · Substantial damageNTSB 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…Apr 2, 1986 · N732KR · Substantial damageNTSB 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…Mar 23, 1986 · N43769 · DestroyedNTSB 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.…Dec 4, 1985 · N1982M · Substantial damageNTSB CHI85LA089Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 58P · Grand Rapids, MIAt 1215 EST, a ground vehicle operator (S-1) rprtd that the braking action was poor on the rwys & taxiways (twys). In the next 9 min, 5 snow plows were cleared onto twys a & e. a short time later, the plt of N58PC was cleared to taxi fm the general aviation…Jan 18, 1985 · N58PC · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Feb 24, 1984 · N9483Y · Substantial damageNTSB 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…Dec 6, 1983 · N761RN · DestroyedNTSB CHI83LA061Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310R · Gaylord, MIPrior to a flight from charleston, WV to sault ste marie, MI, the pilot was briefed to expect icing conditions. During the flight, mixed and rime icing conditions were encountered; however, the deicing equipment removed it satisfactorily. An update weather…Dec 18, 1982 · N1777E · Substantial damageNTSB CHI83LA008Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T188C · Sparta, MIWitnesses observed a normal climb out, but as the acft cleared trees the plt began jettisoning the load. The plt stated that about 1/2 mi from the departure end of rwy 6 the acft seemed to mush & then descend into the trees. The wind at grand rapids, 20 mi…Oct 5, 1982 · N2892J · Substantial damageNTSB CHI82DA056Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 340A · Near Lansing, MIDuring flight over lake Michigan at 13,000 feet, the pilot noticed that the throttle, mixture and propeller controls to one of the engines began binding. The controls to the other engine remained normal. He descended to 9000 feet and continued at reduced…Jan 19, 1982 · N4140G · Substantial damageNTSB CHI79FEM18Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna T210L · Grand Rapids, MIApr 3, 1979 · N59132 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI75FEC18Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 414 · Jackson, MIOct 20, 1974 · N414HC · DestroyedNTSB CHI75DEM17Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 210T · Rockford, MIOct 20, 1974 · N381DS · Substantial damageNTSB CHI66D0759Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna P206 · Augres, MIMay 28, 1966 · N4623F · Substantial damage