NTSB investigations: Continental IO-550 series
464 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Continental IO-550 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 c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('17042'))
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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."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('17042'))
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NTSB OPS16IA010IncidentClass 3 · IncidentFinal reportMooney M20R · Jacksonville, FLThe air traffic controller's decision to issue climb instruction to one aircraft without ensuring the required separation with another could be maintained. Contributing to the incident was the air traffic controller's failure to issue a safety alert in a…NTSB CEN16LA143Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Alexandria, LAThe partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB ERA16LA124Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Hauppauge, NYThe total loss of engine power, which resulted from the failure of the camshaft gear due to fatigue. Contributing to the accident was the owner/operator's failure to comply with the engine manufacturer's recommended overhaul interval.NTSB ERA16LA110Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Palatka, FLA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because engine examination, an engine test run, and review of engine monitor data did not reveal any evidence of preimpact anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB ERA16LA066Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRaytheon A36 · Fayetteville, NCMaintenance personnel's application of an unapproved sealant to the engine case halves during engine overhaul, contrary to manufacturer's instructions, which resulted in lubrication restriction due to a bearing shift and the subsequent internal failure of the…NTSB ERA16LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Jefferson, NCA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during a postaccident test run of the engine.NTSB CEN16FA034Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Colorado Springs, COThe pilot's loss of airplane control during the turn back to the airport after takeoff in high density altitude conditions, which resulted in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall and subsequent spin. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impaired…NTSB CEN16FA024Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportRaytheon A36 · Pottsville, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain a sufficient climb rate during departure in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.NTSB CEN16LA016Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Lancaster, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain a proper glidepath during a night visual approach, which resulted in impact with a power line. Contributing to the accident was an inoperative precision approach path indicator.NTSB CEN16LA008Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeechcraft A36 · Dallas, TXThe pilot’s improper navigation onto a vehicle service road while taxiing and his subsequent distraction while looking at an airport diagram, which led to the airplane impacting a fence post.NTSB GAA16CA020Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech A36 · Jasper, TXThe pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and ditching the airplane in a lake.NTSB WPR15LA254Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRaudenbush Ernie Lancair Super ES · Winkelman, AZA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine revealed no anomalies.NTSB CEN15FA388Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Kewanee, ILThe pilot's loss of control due to spatial disorientation shortly after takeoff into low instrument meteorological conditions.NTSB ERA15FA330Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Alabaster, ALAn in-flight loss of airplane control for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine revealed no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB ERA15FA254Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Plainville, MAThe total loss of engine power due to the failure of the alternator drive coupling. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inability to locate and navigate to a suitable forced landing site due to low cloud ceilings.NTSB GAA15CA148Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20R · West Mifflin, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during landing, which resulted in a bounce and loss of control during landing, followed by a runway excursion, and collision with terrain during an attempt to abort the landing.NTSB GAA15CA129Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLancair ES - NO Series · Hampshire, ILThe failure of the brake master cylinder which resulted in a loss of brake pressure and the subsequent loss of directional control during the landing roll.NTSB ERA15LA192Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Fort Myers, FLThe pilot's improper decision to land the airplane with a quartering, gusting tailwind and his subsequent failure to flare the airplane and maintain directional control after it bounced, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB GAA15CA033Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLancair LC 40 550FG · Middleton, WIThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind during landing.NTSB GAA15CA004Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Hurricane, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB ERA15LA134Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Lexington, KYMaintenance personnel's failure to properly inspect and clean the engine ignition harness spark plug terminals, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power during an attempted takeoff.NTSB WPR15FA082Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Tooele, UTThe non-instrument rated pilot’s decision to depart into low visibility conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impaired performance due to his use of the sedating antihistamine,…NTSB CEN15FA040Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Grover Hill, OHThe airplane's encounter with supercooled large droplet (SLD) icing, which resulted in a loss of lift and a subsequent uncontrolled descent into terrain. Also causal was the pilot's preflight and in-flight decision to fly in known icing conditions in an…NTSB ERA15IA024Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Lexington, NCMaintenance personnel's improper tightening of the crankcase through bolt nuts during reassembly of the engine at the last overhaul, which resulted in the failure of the crankshaft and the subsequent total loss of engine power.NTSB CEN15FA009Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportRaytheon 58 · Palos Hills, ILThe pilot's loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation while operating in night, instrument meteorological conditions.NTSB CEN15LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRaytheon 58 · Dixon, ILThe pilots’ improper decision to continue flight in icing conditions after the deicing boots could not shed accumulated ice, which resulted in a temporary loss of airplane control.NTSB ERA15IA009Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportFunk Ralph Velocity Xlrg · Atlanta, GAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a hard landing, which resulted in the fracture of the nose landing gear.NTSB WPR14CA392Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus SR22 - NO Series · Elko, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll in gusty wind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.NTSB CEN14CA501Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Longville, MNThe pilot's loss of control during an attempted go-around following a multiple bounce landingNTSB CEN14LA486Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Langola Township, MNMaintenance personnel’s failure to apply sufficient torque on the throttle control lever nut, which resulted in a loss of throttle control and subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB WPR14CA360Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportNavion Navion F · Colville, WAThe pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll.NTSB CEN14LA458Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Houston, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff. Contributing to the severity of the accident was the pilot’s retraction of the landing gear before establishing a positive climb rate, which resulted in a gear-up landing.NTSB CEN14LA463Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Grand Rapids, MIThe pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing.NTSB CEN14FA437Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportLancair LC 40 550FG · Ranger, TXThe pilot's loss of airplane control shortly after takeoff as a result of spatial disorientation due to dark night conditions, the pilot's low overall night and instrument flight time, and his lack of recent night flights.NTSB WPR14FA316Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMeyer Legacy · Lolo Pass, IDThe fatigue fracture of an engine connecting rod, which resulted in a catastrophic engine failure and a forced landing in unsuitable terrain.NTSB ERA14CA357Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Lafollette, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a go-around in gusty crosswind conditions.NTSB CEN14LA277Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Durango, COThe student pilot’s decision to fly solo into an unfamiliar, mountain airport during high-wind conditions. Contributing to the accident was a partial loss of engine power during the attempted go-around, which was caused by an over-rich mixture setting.NTSB CEN14LA218Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Wann, OKThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and planning and inflight fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a subsequent forced landing in an area of unsuitable terrain.NTSB CEN14IA139Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Gunnison, COThe pilot's improper decision to initiate the flight into an area with forecast icing conditions, which resulted in an encounter with in-flight icing conditions that prevented the airplane from being able to maintain altitude.NTSB CEN14FA102Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20R · Boyne City, MIThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane as he attempted to return to the airport after encountering dark night conditions and heavy snow showers.NTSB ERA14LA086Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Buckhannon, WVThe pilot’s improper in-flight fuel mixture management and failure to use the appropriate checklist or manuals during approach to landing, which resulted in a loss of engine power.NTSB ERA14WA041Accident · 4 fatalForeign investigationCirrus Design SR22 · Freeport, BahamasNTSB CEN14CA049Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20R · Fort Collins, COThe pilot did not maintain control of the airplane during the go around.NTSB CEN14CA018Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech A36 · Telluride, COThe pilot's decision to take off in gusting tailwinds resulting in exceeding the performance capabilities of the airplane and subsequent loss of control.NTSB ANC13LA085Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206F · Tokotna, AKA total loss of engine power due to the failure of the crankshaft, which resulted from a mechanic’s application of insufficient torque on the cylinder through bolts.NTSB CEN13FA456Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Chesterfield, MOThe pilot’s failure to establish and maintain a positive climb rate during the initial climb in night instrument meteorological conditions.NTSB WPR13LA321Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRaytheon A36 · Fallon, NVA fatigue failure of the No. 5 connecting rod, which resulted in a catastrophic engine failure during the initial climb and a subsequent forced landing.NTSB CEN13LA408Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Houston, TXThe pilot’s failure to use the proper taxi procedure, which resulted in a brake system fire.NTSB ERA13CA305Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Stevensville, MDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff. Factors in the accident were the pilot's over-rotation at takeoff, and his failure to abort the takeoff prior to the runway excursion.NTSB WPR13FA244Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportRaytheon A36 · Mountainaire, AZThe pilot's inability to maintain a climb after departure in high-density altitude conditions, which resulted in a collision with trees and terrain. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's decision not to track the four-lane highway just beyond the…