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NTSB investigations: Continental TSIO-520 series, 2003

57 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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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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 2003
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  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB SEA04LA029Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 58P · Missoula, MTThe second pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance while maneuvering after takeoff. Proper climb rate not verified by the flight crew, fog, freezing fog, dark night conditions and inadequate supervision by the pilot-in-command were factors.Dec 23, 2003 · N181AM · DestroyedNTSB FTW04LA047Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Marfa, TXThe loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Dec 21, 2003 · N4689Y · Substantial damageNTSB LAX04FA066Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 421C · Claremont, CAthe pilot became lost/disoriented during the approach, failed to maintain course alignment with the missed approach procedure, and subsequently lost control of the airplane.Dec 15, 2003 · N6887L · DestroyedNTSB ANC04FA015Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Tonopah, NVThe pilot's failure to follow approved instrument flight procedures, and his failure to maintain clearance from obstacles/terrain, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain. Factors associated with the accident are snow and low clouds.Dec 14, 2003 · N4674A · DestroyedNTSB ATL04FA051Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 414 · Greeneville, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering in icing conditions on a circling approach for landing resulting in an inadvertent stall and collision with trees and terrain. A factor in the accident was a partial loss of engine power due to the…Dec 11, 2003 · N1592T · DestroyedNTSB DEN04LA025Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210K · Deming, NMThe pilot's improper in-flight planning and decision. Factors contributing to the accident were fuel exhaustion and the fence.Nov 30, 2003 · N81PC · Substantial damageNTSB SEA04FA022Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech S35 · Warren, ORThe vacuum pump failure and the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. Factors contributing to the accident included the instrument meteorological weather conditions and the pilot's improper recovery from the descent.Nov 25, 2003 · N10BX · DestroyedNTSB 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 damageNTSB SEA04FA020Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Bellevue, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude above mountainous terrain while maneuvering during descent. Factors included the mountainous terrain, the high wind condition, and dark night light conditions.Nov 20, 2003 · N5244A · DestroyedNTSB LAX04LA047Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36TC · Visalia, CAa loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Nov 17, 2003 · N52AM · Substantial damageNTSB FTW04FA022Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 210M · Tolar, TXThe pilot's improper pre-flight planning and loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the fog.Nov 16, 2003 · N777SG · DestroyedNTSB ANC04LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 402 · Galena, AKWater contamination and freezing of the landing gear actuator that prevented the extension of the right main landing gear, resulting in a gear-up landing. Factors contributing to the accident were freezing temperatures at the accident location, and inadequate…Nov 13, 2003 · N402ET · Substantial damageNTSB DEN04LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Johnstown, COThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Factors contributing to the accident were the gusting crosswinds.Nov 10, 2003 · N6961N · Substantial damageNTSB SEA04FA006Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 340A · Scappoose, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering. An inadvertent stall, the pilot's failure to follow engine operation procedures and engine detonation were factors.Oct 18, 2003 · N340P · DestroyedNTSB 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.Oct 2, 2003 · N2695S · Substantial damageNTSB NYC03FA203Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 402C · Nantucket, MAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a missed approach. Factors in this accident were fog and the night light conditions.Sep 23, 2003 · N405BK · Substantial damageNTSB NYC03LA201Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRaytheon B36TC · Batavia, OHA loss of engine power during an approach for undetermined reasons.Sep 16, 2003 · N3212D · Substantial damageNTSB LAX03LA283Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210L · Monterey, CAThe pilot’s inadequate in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in a loss of engine power during an instrument approach to land, and an in-flight collision with a tree and terrain.Sep 9, 2003 · N93860 · Substantial damageNTSB 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 damageNTSB CHI03FA291Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech B36TC · Uniondale, INThe pilot's inaccurate preflight planning which resulted in an inadequate fuel supply and subsequent fuel exhaustion. Factors associated with the accident were the low ceiling, dark night conditions, and the utility pole which the airplane contacted during…Sep 2, 2003 · N8018J · DestroyedNTSB ATL03FA133Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · Hilton Head Is, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a VFR pattern for a precautionary landing, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and subsequent collision with terrain. Also causal was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the…Aug 31, 2003 · N70DL · DestroyedNTSB FTW03LA199Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T188C · Colorado City, TXThe loss of engine power due to failure of the crankshaft. A contributing factor was low altitude flight.Aug 20, 2003 · N3872J · Substantial damageNTSB MIA03LA160Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Hialeah, FLSpinning of the crankshaft No. 2 main bearing for undetermined reasons resulting in damage to the aft cheek of the No. 2 main bearing journal, fatigue failure of the crankshaft cheek, failure of the engine in cruise flight, and damage to the airplane during…Aug 10, 2003 · N86PH · Substantial damageNTSB LAX03FA254Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 340A · Bishop, CAthe pilot's in-flight loss of control due to a Somatogravic illusion and/or spatial disorientation. Factors in the accident were the dark lighting conditions and the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane.Aug 9, 2003 · N340DC · DestroyedNTSB IAD03LA066Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Hampton Bays, NYA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Jul 21, 2003 · N155RR · DestroyedNTSB NYC03FA161Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Quakertown, PAA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Jul 18, 2003 · N700PR · DestroyedNTSB ANC03LA076Accident · 4 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 401 · Gustavus, AKThe pilot's inadequate in-flight decision making process, and failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. A factor associated with the accident was the lack of a suitable forced landing site.Jul 14, 2003 · N6296Q · DestroyedNTSB MIA03FA141Accident · 2 fatalClass 1 · FieldFinal reportCessna 402C · Treasure Cay, Bahamasthe in-flight failure of the right engine and the pilot’s failure to adequately manage the airplane’s performance after the engine failed. The right engine failure resulted from inadequate maintenance that was performed by Air Sunshine’s maintenance personnel…Jul 13, 2003 · N314AB · Substantial damageNTSB SEA03LA133Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 402 B · Lakeview, ORFailure of the landing gear shaft roll pin resulting in a main gear collapse during the taxi phase of operation.Jul 8, 2003 · N98635 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI03WA198Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationBeech BE-58TC · Toronto, CanadaJul 7, 2003 · N6058T · Substantial damageNTSB DEN03LA123Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · Englewood, COthe pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing factors were the out-of-calibration waste gate actuator, a blown tire, and the airport sign.Jul 6, 2003 · N4386G · Substantial damageNTSB 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…Jul 4, 2003 · N279WP · Substantial damageNTSB DEN03LA116Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Aspen, COthe failure of the landing gear actuator switch. Factors relating to the accident were the false landing gear indication, the precautionary landing, and the improper maintenance adjustment performed on the landing gear switch prior to the accident flight.Jul 2, 2003 · N761XE · Substantial damageNTSB ATL03FA115Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 58P · Memphis, TNAn encounter with wake turbulence on approach, which resulted in the pilot's inability to maintain control and subsequent in-flight collision with the ground.Jul 2, 2003 · N36TL · Substantial damageNTSB LAX03WA205Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationCessna T210L · Anahim Lake, CanadaJun 18, 2003 · N210VC · Substantial damageNTSB SEA03LA113Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Soldier Bar, IDThe overload failure of the nose landing gear assembly during the landing roll, due to an improper maintenance installation. A factor was the rough/uneven terrain condition.Jun 17, 2003 · N7372Q · Substantial damageNTSB MIA03WA126Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationCessna 402B · LittleWhale Cay, BahamasJun 17, 2003 · N3748C · Substantial damageNTSB CHI03LA159Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Tribune, KSThe in-flight separation of the turbocharger exhaust band clamp resulting in an in-flight fire and uncommanded landing gear extension. Also causal was the improper maintenance by unknown personnel.Jun 13, 2003 · N210MP · Substantial damageNTSB ANC03LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 402B · Telida, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing site, which resulted in the collapse of the nose landing gear. A factor in the accident was a soft runway.Jun 9, 2003 · N710WS · Substantial damageNTSB LAX03FA182Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36TC · Los Angeles, CAthe pilot's in-flight loss of control due to spatial disorientation, and failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in a stall/spin. Also causal was the pilot's disregard of the weather information provided and his attempt to continue VFR flight into IMC. A…Jun 6, 2003 · N1856P · DestroyedNTSB ATL03LA101Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 58P · Gatlinburg, TNThe pilot's misjudgment of altitude and distance to the runway during final approach, and his failure to attain the proper touchdown point for landing.Jun 2, 2003 · N60BR · Substantial damageNTSB IAD03LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 414 · Port Jefferson, NYLoss of power to both engines for undetermined reasons.May 26, 2003 · N1234 · DestroyedNTSB MIA03IA110Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 402C · Miami, FLThe inadequate annual inspection of the airplane by other maintenance personnel for failure to note an incorrect washer was installed securing the upper and lower torque links, resulting in separation of the upper and lower links and subsequent rotation of…May 22, 2003 · N402DD · No damageNTSB SEA03LA079Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Boise, IDThe landing gear extension was not performed by the pilot for landing. Contributing factors included the pilot's failure to perform the Before Landing checklist and his unfamiliarity with the landing gear warning horn system.May 10, 2003 · N711BG · Substantial damageNTSB LAX03LA149Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 340A · Boulder City, NVthe airport committee members failure to repair or mark the faulty telephone junction box cover as a hazard. A factor in the accident was the inadequate notification process of the airport and city personnel.Apr 23, 2003 · N100UW · Substantial damageNTSB ATL03FA077Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 414 · Waleska, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain.Apr 10, 2003 · N822DB · DestroyedNTSB SEA03LA056Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TU206 G · Pistol Creek, IDInadequate visual lookout by the driver of the vehicle that turned on to the runway. Factors include rising terrain decreasing the possibility of a successful go-around and rough uneven terrain beyond the departure end of the runway.Apr 7, 2003 · N756WZ · 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 MIA03LA064Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 402B · Marathon, FLThe loss of engine power to both engines for undetermined reasons.Feb 20, 2003 · N554AE · Substantial damageNTSB LAX03LA089Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Stockton, CAfuel starvation due to the pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply and failure to verify the fuel quantity on board at departure.Feb 16, 2003 · N5089V · Substantial damage