NTSB investigations: Continental TSIO-520 series, WA
43 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
| 1978 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1979 | 1 |
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1984 | 3 |
| 1985 | 2 |
| 1986 | 2 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1992 | 2 |
| 1993 | 2 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2011 | 3 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 |
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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\" = 'WA' 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" = 'WA' 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 WPR24LA126Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna P210N · Auburn, WAAn overstress fracture of the left main landing gear actuator, which resulted in the failure of the left main landing gear to fully extend and lock into place.NTSB WPR22LA092Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna T207 · Crane Island, WAThe pilot’s failure to obtain a proper touch down location on a wet grass runway, resulting in a runway overrun and impact with terrain.NTSB WPR18LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Mount Vernon, WAThe failure of the right main landing gear (MLG) down-lock mechanism due to an out-of-tolerance down-lock hook, which resulted in the collapse of the right MLG during the landing roll.NTSB WPR11CA419Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna TU206F · Bremerton, WAThe total loss of engine power as a result of fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning.NTSB WPR11CA196Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T188C · Palouse, WAThe pilot's inadequate evaluation of the wind conditions at takeoff and failure to maintain an adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall and collision with terrain during the initial climb.NTSB WPR11LA168Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TU206G · Puyallup, WAThe pilots’ activation of the fuel boost pump while preparing to land, which was contrary to checklist procedures and resulted in a loss of engine power.NTSB WPR11FA029Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 340A · Morton, WAThe pilot’s failure to arrest the excessive rate of turn into the failed engine, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was a partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined…NTSB WPR10LA196Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Leavenworth, WAThe failure of the number two cylinder exhaust and intake valves for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a loss of engine power.NTSB WPR09LA423Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TU206G · Ballard, WAThe pilot's precautionary water landing with partially extended landing gear. Contributing to the accident was the unidentified anomaly with the airplane's electrical system, which rendered the gear position indicator system inoperative.NTSB SEA07FA262Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A-36TC · Burlington, WAThe pilot's decision to descend below the published minimum descent altitude (MDA), and his failure to maintain clearance from vertical objects during an instrument approach. Contributing to the accident were low ceilings, inadequate preflight planning, and…NTSB SEA06LA100Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Battle Ground, WAthe pilot's excessive airspeed and exceeding the proper touchdown point during landing, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent overrun of the runway. Factors contributing to the accident included the fence, the trees and the pilot's failure to…NTSB SEA06FA054Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 58P · Bow, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the climb to cruise. Contributing factors included a loss of engine power to the right engine folowing a turbocharger failure, instrument meteorological and dark night conditions.NTSB SEA05CA029Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 58TC · Everett, WAThe pilot's misjudgment of distance/speed on landing touchdown and rollout, and his subsequent excessive braking. A factor was the fence.NTSB SEA04LA001Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 340 · Blakely Island, WAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for downdrafts on final approach resulting in an excessive descent rate on short final. Factors include downdrafts off the approach end of the selected runway, and low clouds/fog.NTSB SEA03FA124Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36TC · East Wenatchee, WALoss of engine power due to fuel starvation that resulted from the right wing tank reaching an unusable fuel level. Also causal was an unapproved alteration of the aircraft’s fuel system. Contributing to the accident were the incorrect installation of an…NTSB SEA02LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 402B · Pasco, WAthe pilot's failure to keep the aircraft from touching down short of the displaced threshold, and his failure to maintain directional control after the aircraft's left main gear tire deflated as a result of impacting the lip at the beginning of the subject…NTSB SEA01LA165Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Olympia, WAThe inability of the landing gear to fully extend due to the failure of a hydraulic hose in the nose gear extension system.NTSB SEA00LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36TC · Pasco, WAThe pilot's failure to extend the landing gear. Factors include a blocked view of the landing gear light indicating system.NTSB SEA97LA175Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210H · Stehekin, WAThe pilot's misreading of the windsock and subsequent downwind landing. Factors in the accident were the sunglare and tailwind.NTSB SEA96LA161Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Sunnyside, WAinadequate preflight by the pilot, and subsequent fuel exhaustion. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, and high vegetation (brush and small trees) in the emergency landing area.NTSB SEA95LA197Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Spokane, WAthe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while trying to clear a transmission wire. Factors include a transmission wire near the end of the takeoff area and glassy water.NTSB SEA94FA111Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna TU206G · Gold Bar, WAElectrical system short. Factors to the accident were: mountainous terrain and procedures/directives not followed.NTSB SEA93LA127Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210L · Lynden, WADirectional control not being maintained. Factors include a high touchdown speed, light rain, and a wet landing surface.NTSB SEA93LA087Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Scappose, WAClearance from objects was not maintained. The pilot's poor inflight planning and the weather conditions were factors.NTSB SEA93LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210N · Spokane, WAThe pilot's premature retraction of the gear. Factors include a wet and icy runway.NTSB SEA92LA122Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American Navion · Spokane, WAThe partial failure of the nose gear trunnion. Factors include the pilot's decision to land with the gear in the up position.NTSB SEA88LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 340A · Tacoma, WAAs the plt was taxiing to the active rwy, the acft's right brake became inop due to a loss of hydraulic fluid. Subsequently, the acft went off the side of the taxiway, contd over an embankment & was damaged. The loss of hydraulic fluid was due to a leak in…NTSB SEA87IA004Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 402C · Everett, WAWhile enroute from seattle to bellingham on a regularly scheduled passenger commuter flight the left engine number 3 exhaust riser burned through. The pilot visually detected a discoloration on the left engine nacelle inflight but was unable to execute a…NTSB SEA86FA121Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Mead, WABoth acft were operating in VFR conditions modified by slight haze, high overcast and low sun angle near airport. N6161M was performing lazy eight maneuvers in a normal practice area two miles east of airport; N8267Q was in clockwise orbital descent for…NTSB SEA86LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 402B · Spokane, WAThe plt reported encountering icing conditions during his apch to Spokane. Upon arrival, the acft remained at Spokane for 30-40 minutes during which freezing drizzle and below freezing temps existed prior to and during the departure. The plt did not utilize…NTSB SEA85LA205Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210-M · Camano Island, WAThe plt failed to visually verify the fuel on board prior to takeoff and he was aware that one fuel gage was inaccurate.a total loss of pwr occurred over water aprx 30 miles from the intended destination arpt. The plt was able to reach land during the…NTSB SEA85LA025Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 414 · Waterville, WAUpon arrival at the dest arpt the plt elected to perform a touch & go landing in order to evaluate rwy braking action. During climb out after the touch & go at about 100 ft AGL and 100 to 105 KTS the acft yawed to the right as the nose picthed up. Despite…NTSB SEA84LA100Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Vancouver, WAAccording to the plt's calculations, the acft should have had enough fuel on board for 8.4 hrs of flt. However, after about 5.6 hrs of flt time, the eng lost power from fuel exhaustion. The acft was damaged during a wheels-up landing. The plt said that the…NTSB SEA84FA064Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna U206 · Stevenson, WAThe plt initiated a flt in weather with low visibility, rain and fog. The plt had reportedly checked the weather but decided to fly anyway. About 30 minutes after takeoff while the plt was maneuvering at low alt, the acft crashed in a river. The acft sank in…NTSB SEA84FA023Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 304A · Ephrata, WAThe acft collided with a hilltop during a missed approach in IMC weather. The acft was on an IFR flt plan. The plt stated visual contact was EST at about 2000 ft MSL but ground features were masked in snow. When the plt did not see the airport at the proper…NTSB SEA82DA087Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 206 · Renton, WAAccording to the pilot, the aircraft was on its first flight after a major engine overhaul and was being flown for maintenance evaluation. About 45 minutes after takeoff, the pilot requested a descent from 7500 feet MSL. After entering an overcast, the engine…NTSB SEA81FA009Accident · 6 fatalClosedBeech 58TC · Ellensburg, WANTSB SEA81FYE04Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 210P · Everett, WANTSB SEA80FYE42Accident · Serious injuriesClosedBeech A36TC · Seattle, WANTSB SEA80FYM34Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna T210L · Vancouver, WANTSB SEA80DYP07Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 340 · Yakima, WANTSB SEA80FA007Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna T210M · Yakima, WANTSB SEA79FA009Accident · 3 fatalClosedCessna P210 · Toutle, WA