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NTSB investigations: Continental TSIO-520 series, NE

10 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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19822026

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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" = 'NE' 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\" = 'NE' 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" = 'NE' 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 GAA19CA454Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T188 · Deshler, NEThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from wires during low-altitude maneuvering.Jul 24, 2019 · N3367J · Substantial damage NTSB CEN18LA363Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Crete, NEThe stuck turbocharger wastegate in the closed position for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. Also causal was the pilot's failure to reduce the throttle during takeoff when the manifold pressure and fuel flow exceeded…Sep 1, 2018 · N210PF · Substantial damage 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.Sep 22, 2009 · N1048 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI02LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 58P · Columbus, NEThe exceeded aircraft performance and inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot in command. The lack of recent experience in aircraft by the pilot in command was a contributing factor.Oct 20, 2001 · N701JK · Substantial damage NTSB CHI99LA128Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T-188C · Dalton, NEthe improper adjustment of the fuel pump by maintenance personnel. Factors to the accident were the excessive output of the fuel pump, trees, residential structure, fence, and propane tank.Apr 13, 1999 · N2173J · Substantial damage NTSB CHI91DCJ04Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna T188C · Grand Island, NEThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from crops during aerial application maneuvers. Related factors are the failure of a propeller pitch change mechanism and the pilot's diverted attention.Aug 1, 1991 · N2872J · Substantial damage NTSB MKC84LA105Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36TC · North Platte, NEThe acft had just departed North Platte airport and retracted the landing gear. The acft door then opened, the pilot elected to land back on the runway and failed to remember to lower the landing gear.Mar 17, 1984 · N222HC · Substantial damage NTSB MKC83FA122Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 320E · Minden, NEThe acft stalled and crashed on the final approach to land. The acft had called for landing information and entered the pattern and was seen established in a low final approach when it suddenly turned right and descended to the ground. The acft impacted about…Jun 6, 1983 · N26972 · Substantial damage NTSB MKC82DA115Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBeech 58P · Fullerton, NEThe pilot pulled up to avoid a collision with a truck on final approach. He landed midfield on a 2350 foot wet grass runway and ran off the end of the runway into rough terrain.Jul 4, 1982 · N6643E · Substantial damage NTSB MKC82DA054Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 340A · Lincoln, NEThe pilot tookoff from runway 17L at 1705 CST. After takeoff, he encountered a vibration. He decided to land and was cleared for runway 14. Reportedly, the vibration increased at 130 knots. The pilot reduced the power to decrease his speed and remain under…Apr 7, 1982 · N82GB · Substantial damage