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NTSB investigations: Continental TSIO-520 series, MO

35 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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Cases per year

19722026

NTSB investigations: Continental TSIO-520 series, MO per year, 1972–2026: 35 cases
1972	1
1976	1
1979	1
1981	1
1982	1
1984	1
1985	3
1986	1
1989	1
1991	2
1993	1
1994	3
1997	3
2001	1
2003	1
2006	1
2007	1
2009	1
2011	1
2013	1
2014	2
2017	1
2019	1
2020	1
2021	1
2025	2

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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" = 'MO' 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\" = 'MO' 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" = 'MO' 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 CEN25FA346Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportCessna 340 · Kearney, MOOn August 27, 2025, about 1158 central daylight time, a Cessna 340A, N888MT, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Kearney, Missouri. The pilot and passenger were fatally injured. The airplane operated as a Title 14 Code of…Aug 27, 2025 · N888MT · Substantial damage NTSB CEN25LA407Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 414 · Maryville, MOThe left landing gear collapsed on landing rollout due to a fractured retract bellcrank on the left landing gear lower fork assembly.Aug 26, 2025 · N1668T · Substantial damage NTSB CEN22LA060Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · Cassville, MOThe pilot’s failure to reinstall the nose landing gear linkage prior to the flight which resulted in a loss of directional control during landing.Dec 1, 2021 · N444DT · Substantial damage NTSB CEN20LA149Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 402 · Kirksville, MOA loss of engine power after takeoff for undetermined reasons.Apr 14, 2020 · N98649 · Substantial damage NTSB GAA19CA451Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 402 · St. Louis, MOThe airplane’s collision with a bird during short final.Jul 21, 2019 · N300SN · Substantial damage NTSB CEN18FA049Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRaytheon B36TC · Chesterfield, MOThe pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.Dec 6, 2017 · N679EA · Destroyed NTSB CEN14LA324Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 414 · Maryland Heights, MOThe loss of left engine power for reasons that could not be determined due to impact and fire damage.Jun 26, 2014 · N1552T · Destroyed NTSB CEN14LA120Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 414A · Ashland, MOThe in-flight failure of both engines due to water contamination.Jan 23, 2014 · N414CJ · Substantial damage NTSB CEN13LA252Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Saint Louis, MOThe pilot's failure to extend the landing gear or check that it was in the down position before landing.May 1, 2013 · N731NR · Substantial damage NTSB CEN11LA494Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Columbia, MOThe collapse of the right main landing gear during landing due to a lack of component lubrication, which resulted in the failure of the landing gear to lock once extended.Jul 20, 2011 · N2056S · Substantial damage NTSB CEN09LA573Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B36TC · Sullivan, MOA loss of aircraft control for undetermined reasons.Sep 7, 2009 · N65873 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI08CA009Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna Turbo Centurion T210 · Festus, MOThe deer on the runway during the airplane landing rollout.Oct 7, 2007 · N100GK · Substantial damage NTSB CHI07CA047Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T210L · North St. Louis, MOFuel starvation due to an inadequate fuel supply. A factor associated with the accident was the soft terrain encountered during the landing.Dec 27, 2006 · N6864C · Substantial damage NTSB CHI04LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 340A · Poplar Bluff, MOFailure to maintain directional control during landing. Collapse of the nose landing gear, the muddy grass/turf and the berm were contributing factors.Nov 24, 2003 · N200GC · Substantial damage NTSB CHI01LA299Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 58P · Theodosia, MODiminished braking action due to standing water on the runway. A factor associated with the accident was the ditch which the airplane contacted.Sep 1, 2001 · N6412X · Substantial damage NTSB CHI97LA191Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 402B · Springfield, MOThe pilot-in-command's (CFI) inadequate supervision and failure to take remedial action. A factor was the dual student's failure to maintain directional control.Jun 28, 1997 · N901BC · Substantial damage NTSB CHI97FA102Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Vichy, MOfailure of the pilot to properly follow the missed approach procedure and maintain the minimum descent altitude (MDA) during night/IFR flight. Factors relating to the accident included: darkness, low ceiling, fog, and failure of the pilot to properly…Apr 12, 1997 · N5310A · Destroyed NTSB CHI97LA066Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 414 · Springfield, MOthe pilot's continued flight into known icing conditions with an inadequate windscreen deicing system and the diminished visual lookout. Factors were the icing weather conditions and the windscreen ice.Jan 27, 1997 · N414AM · Substantial damage NTSB CHI95IA052Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 402 · Saint Louis, MOimproper maintenance installation (fuel line fitting)by other maintenance personnel. A factor was the cross threaded fuel line fitting.Dec 6, 1994 · N412RW · Minor damage NTSB CHI95LA047Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Aurora, MOAn undetermined failure of the engine crankshaft resulting in total loss of engine power. The terrain at the emergency landing site and nighttime darkness were contributing factors.Nov 24, 1994 · N4872P · Substantial damage NTSB CHI94LA125Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210-M · Pomona, MOThe seperation of the landing gear door actuator, resulting in total loss of hydraulic fluid.Mar 31, 1994 · N732YK · Substantial damage NTSB CHI93LA287Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Neosho, MOIs the pilot in command's failure to maintain proper clearance. Factors relating to this accident are the pilot in command's inadequate preflight preparation and the loss of total engine power as a result of fuel exhaustion.Jul 27, 1993 · N761DD · Substantial damage NTSB CHI91LA105Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 401 · St. Louis, MOThe landing gear locking mechanism (bell crank) had fractured.Mar 6, 1991 · N401RW · Substantial damage NTSB CHI91LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 340 · Chesterfield, MOFailure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Factors related to the accident are a foggy windshield, misjudgement of altitude, premature landing flare, and slush on the runway.Jan 3, 1991 · N14DB · Substantial damage NTSB MKC90FA026Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna T210 · Columbia, MOAn engine compartment fire due to a missing turbocharger exhaust duct and tailpipe assembly. The clamp used to retain the tailpipe assembly to the turbocharger was also missing, contributing factor(s) was: the soft terrain.Nov 11, 1989 · N6397U · Substantial damage NTSB MKC86LA193Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Old Monroe, MOThe PIC had initiated his descent ot his destination arpt when he rptd experiencing eng pblms. The rough running eng finally quit and the PIC made a forced lndg to an open fld. The subsequent lndg encountered a ditch and the nose gear collapsed. Exam of the…Sep 23, 1986 · N6163N · Substantial damage NTSB MKC86FA036Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Kansas City, MOThe plt was seen to enter the acft for a short time and then get out, go to the front of the acft and pull down on the prop. The eng fired and the prop struck the pilot's head. A plt who approached the acft moments after the acdt looked into the cockpit and…Dec 20, 1985 · N761YS · No damage NTSB MKC85LA149Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Eldon, MOThe plt reported that during an apch to land, he forgot to extend the landing gear & landed with the gear retracted. He did not recall hearing the gear warning horn; however, a check of the landing gear sys did not reveal any malfunction.Jul 4, 1985 · N6939N · Substantial damage NTSB MKC85LA073Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Joplin, MOThe acft nose gear collapsed after a hard bounced landing. The plt stated that she touched down hard on the main gear then bounced and relanded on main and nose gear. During the 2nd touchdown the nose gear collapsed. The plt and her one-year-old daughter were…Mar 18, 1985 · N732XD · Substantial damage NTSB MKC85LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 401A · Springfield, MOAfter a gear collapse following a manual extension of landing gear due to an electrical failure the acft was afforded a temporary repair by clamping a wrench to the landing gear strut to 'stiff-leg' it. The gear collapsed again during taxi to the active…Nov 6, 1984 · N6294Q · Substantial damage NTSB MKC82IA079Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 402B · St. Louis, MOWhile taxiing in close to deplane his passengers, the commuter pilot pulled in behind a parked northwest orient 727. As he approached the rear of the 727, the pilot turned the Cessna 402B to the right so that the passenger door would be facing the gate. As…May 13, 1982 · N2233Q · Minor damage NTSB MKC81FA017Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 402B · Tebbetts, MOFeb 11, 1981 · N2233Q · Substantial damage NTSB MKC79DCG21Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna T210K · Columbia, MOJan 18, 1979 · N8091M · Substantial damage NTSB MKC76AK071Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 401 · Farmington, MOJul 28, 1976 · N4010Q · Substantial damage NTSB MKC72FCG43Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna T210L · Clinton, MOMar 23, 1972 · N4671Q · Destroyed