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NTSB investigations: Continental TSIO-520 series, MN

25 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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19772026

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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 WHERE c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'MN' 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

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\" = 'MN' 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" = 'MN' 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

Run 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 CEN25LA048Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 58TC · International Falls, MNThe pilot’s loss of directional control during landing.Oct 20, 2024 · N583MB · Substantial damage NTSB CEN17LA148Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Detroit Lakes, MNThe malfunction of the right main landing gear actuator for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination revealed no mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. Contributing to the accident was the improper…Apr 5, 2017 · N1215M · Substantial damage NTSB GAA15CA206Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T210L · Duluth, MNThe pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to landing, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's diverted attention to another airplane in the vicinity and that he inaccurately…Jul 25, 2015 · N1650X · Substantial damage NTSB CEN15CA304Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 340 · South St. Paul, MNThe airplane's inability to takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airplane revealed no anomalies. The aborted takeoff resulted in a runway overrun and impact with a fence.Jul 12, 2015 · N5139J · Substantial damage NTSB CEN13LA579Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 58P · St Paul, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a rejected landing, which resulted in a collision with an airport sign off the right side of the runway during the transition to the initial climb.Jun 16, 2013 · N5958P · Substantial damage NTSB CEN11FA133Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · Milaca, MNThe pilot did not recover from an unusual attitude while operating in instrument meteorological conditions following a disconnect of the autopilot system for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s lack of recent flight experience…Dec 30, 2010 · N9103N · Substantial damage NTSB CHI07FA176Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36TC · Cannon Falls, MNThe pilot's continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientaton and loss of control.Jun 22, 2007 · N3671S · Destroyed NTSB CHI06LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T310R · Fergus Falls, MNThe presence of wing ice during landing. Contributing factors were the icing conditions and flight into known adverse weather by the pilot.Nov 15, 2005 · N5094C · Substantial damage NTSB CHI05FA162Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · Grand Rapids, MNAn observed loss of engine power due to the bound/jammed turbocharger wastegate during takeoff, the pilot not maintaining airplane control, and the stall he inadvertently encountered. A factor was the maintenance personnel not replacing the turbocharger…Jul 4, 2005 · N4386G · Destroyed NTSB CHI04CA252Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T310R · Marshall, MNThe pilot rated passenger selecting an improper fuel selector position, and the pilot in command not verifying the fuel selector position which resulted in fuel starvation. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to feather the right engine propeller…Sep 4, 2004 · N5005J · Substantial damage NTSB CHI03LA305Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Pine River, MNAn inadequate pre-flight inspection by the pilot due to his failure to visually confirm fuel quantity prior to flight, and the resulting fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors were the pilot's improper use of the fuel management computer installed in the…Sep 9, 2003 · N5360U · Substantial damage NTSB CHI03LA046Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310R · Ada, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain the minimum descent altitude and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance. A low ceiling was a factor.Jan 5, 2003 · N37221 · Destroyed NTSB CHI02LA276Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T188C · Olivia, MNThe fouled spark plugs and the terrain condition encountered during the aborted takeoff.Sep 10, 2002 · N9432J · Substantial damage NTSB CHI02LA099Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · South St. Paul, MNA loss of engine power due to an electrical short of the P-lead, and loose fuel line connection as a result of improper maintenance.Mar 31, 2002 · N9103Q · Substantial damage NTSB CHI00LA291Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36TC · Moorehead, MNThe pilots failure to abort the takeoff and the airplane not attaining a proper climb rate for undetermined reasons.Sep 9, 2000 · N3683D · Substantial damage NTSB CHI00LA198Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T188C · Rock Dell, MNthe failure of the pilot to maintain clearance with the terrain.Jul 15, 2000 · N9957J · Substantial damage NTSB CHI98LA240Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T188C · Austin, MNthe improper maintenance by other maintenance personnel. Factors were the throttle control not safetied, the crops, and unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilotJul 6, 1998 · N9957J · Substantial damage NTSB CHI97IA127Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna T210 · Winona, MNLoss of engine power due to improper maintenance installation.May 8, 1997 · N7398M · No damage NTSB CHI96LA168Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188 · Roseau, MNthe pilot failed to maintain directional control during takeoff. The crosswind was a factor.May 21, 1996 · N2062J · Substantial damage NTSB CHI95FA121Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna P-210N · Belle Plaine, MNthe failure to replace the deteriorated deicing boots, and the failure of the boots to operate when the airplane encountered icing condition. An additional causes were the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and the excessive pullup performed by the…Apr 12, 1995 · N4738A · Destroyed 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.Feb 18, 1986 · N3940C · Substantial damage 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…Nov 8, 1985 · N5106C · Substantial damage 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…Aug 14, 1983 · N2060J · Substantial damage NTSB CHI82DER20Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 188B · Hallock, MNDuring landing roll to investigate a stalled truck, the aircraft collided with the truck which backed into the aircraft's roll out path. After the collision, the aircraft ran into a ditch.Jun 9, 1982 · N9707J · Substantial damage NTSB MKC78DER19Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 310Q · Rochester, MNDec 29, 1977 · N310JP · Substantial damage