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'))
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."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('17042'))
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 ERA13LA252Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Atlanta, GAThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in the airplane being loaded in excess of its maximum gross weight at an aft center of gravity for a takeoff with a quartering tailwind and high-density altitude conditions, all of which degraded the…NTSB CEN13IA285Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Dallas, TXThe failure of the airplane’s parachute to deploy when activated during a loss of control in cruise flight due to the dynamic maneuvering of the airplane at the time of the activation, which exceeded the parachute system’s certification requirements.NTSB CEN13CA250Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech A36 · Ingalls, INThe pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB ERA13FA184Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportLancair LC42 - 550FG · Winston-Salem, NCThe pilot's failure to detect multiple indications and cues in the cockpit of the steady loss of engine oil pressure, which resulted in a catastrophic engine failure over terrain unsuitable for landing. Also causal was the loss of internal engine lubrication…NTSB CEN13LA211Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Plainview, TXThe student pilot's improper decision to fly in night visual meteorological conditions and his failure to maintain altitude and clearance from obstacles.NTSB CEN13FA143Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportRaytheon A36 · Richwood, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a missed approach in instrument meteorological conditions.NTSB WPR13CA104Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Torrance, CAThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.NTSB CEN13FA130Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportRaytheon 58 · Maxwell, NEThe pilot’s inadvertent encounter with severe icing conditions, which resulted in structural icing and the subsequent loss of airplane control.NTSB ERA13CA100Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRaytheon A36 · Rutland, VTThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering on a snow-packed surface after landing, which resulted in a collision with a fuel truck.NTSB WPR13LA043Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Show Low, AZThe fatigue failure of an improperly installed nipple in the oil system of a supplemental type certificate-installed supercharger, which resulted in a complete loss of engine oil during cruise climb.NTSB ERA13LA048Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Pahokee, FLA main landing gear wheel fire for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examinations did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operations.NTSB ERA12CA564Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportLancair LC42-550FG · Okeechobee, FLThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CEN12FA633Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Willard, MOThe pilot's loss of airplane control as a result of spatial disorientation experienced in night instrument meteorological conditions.NTSB WPR12LA410Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSchoepflin DA-4-550 · Viola, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering, resulting in an aerodynamic stall/spin with insufficient altitude to recover.NTSB CEN12FA617Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Kansasville, WIIn-flight loss of control for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the pilot and testing of the airplane did not reveal any anomalies that would have led to the loss of control.NTSB CEN12LA558Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Ruleton, KSThe improper installation of the wastegate controller O-ring, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power.NTSB WPR12FA305Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Salina, UTThe noninstrument-rated pilot’s continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a subsequent loss of airplane control.NTSB ERA12FA376Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportHawker Beechcraft A36 · Macon, MSThe pilot's decision to continue flight into an area of known thunderstorms, which resulted in an in-flight breakup. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in actual instrument meteorological conditions and his reliance on datalink…NTSB ERA12LA295Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRaytheon A36 · Yorktown, NYThe pilot's improper placement of the fuel selector, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to perform the published emergency procedure by the checklist.NTSB ERA12WA142Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationCirrus Design SR22 · Andros Island, BahamasOn January 7, 2012, about 1324 eastern standard time, a Cirrus Design Corp. SR22, N723EA, registered to and operated by M&W Aviation LLC, descended into water near Andros Island, Bahamas, following deployment of the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS).…NTSB WPR12FA067Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Phoenix, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate separation behind a corporate jet, which resulted in an encounter with wake turbulence and a subsequent loss of control.NTSB CEN11FA629Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · West Liberty, OHThe pilot’s improper decision to fly aerobatic maneuvers at low altitude, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment due to his recent use of multiple impairing drugs.NTSB ERA11CA482Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportQuestair Venture · Memphis, TNThe pilot's inability to maintain directional control during landing with a flat tire. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the left main landing gear tire for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR11FA407Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Fall City, WAThe pilot's inadequate approach planning and failure to achieve the proper touchdown point, which resulted in a runway overrun.NTSB WPR11CA406Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185F · Polson, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB ERA11CA460Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20R · West Chester, PAThe pilot did not maintain adequate airspeed during a go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB WPR11FA381Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Lander, WYThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain.NTSB WPR11LA364Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNicholson 2000 · Sedona, AZThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ERA11FA414Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Palm Bay, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering for a forced landing, resulting in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s failure to secure the oil gauge rod and cap assembly before flight and his…NTSB CEN11LA483Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20S · San Antonio, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during the go-around maneuver.NTSB CEN11CA462Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20S · Washington Island, WIThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing and his delayed remedial action to abort the landing.NTSB CEN11LA373Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20R · Lake In The Hills, ILThe pilot's improper landing flare and recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the certified flight instructor’s inadequate supervision.NTSB WPR11FA230Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCameron Lancair Legacy · Pioneer, CAThe pilot’s continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions at an insufficient altitude to clear terrain.NTSB CEN11FA340Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportMooney M20R · Ravenna, OHThe pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB ERA11FA285Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportHebert Peter J Lancair Legacy · Richlands, NCThe pilot's improper in-flight fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB OPS11IA428Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Orlando, FLThe air traffic controllers’ application of inappropriate separation between the B737 and the Cirrus and their inappropriate use of airborne civilian aircraft for observation of other airborne aircraft. Contributing to the incident was the crew of the B737's…NTSB CEN11CA216Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185F · Belle Chase, LAThe pilot's failure to ensure that the landing gear was retracted for the water landing.NTSB CEN11LA178Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Danville, ILThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB CEN11LA164Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Bennett, COThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during an instrument approach due to spatial disorientation.NTSB CEN11CA163Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20R · Cypress, TXThe student pilot’s delayed decision to execute a go-around.NTSB ERA11LA130Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Cross City, FLA total loss of engine power resulting from the failure of the camshaft due to fatigue cracks. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate quality inspection of the camshaft after initial manufacture.NTSB ERA11CA123Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Jasper, ALThe pilot's loss of directional control on a wet runway during takeoff from a touch and go landing resulting in a runway excursion.NTSB CEN11CA135Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAllen Raymond H Lancair Legacy · Troy, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the landing which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident was the structural icing on the airframe.NTSB ERA11FA095Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20R · Dundee, NYThe pilot's decision to operate in known moderate-to-severe icing conditions, which resulted in a loss of control during approach.NTSB WPR11FA021Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR-22 · Agua Dulce, CAThe non-instrument-rated pilot's improper decision to continue the flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and loss of control.NTSB ERA10LA454Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Acworth, GAThe pilots improper in-flight fuel management resulting in a total loss of engine power during a descent due to fuel starvation.NTSB ANC10CA078Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna U206F · Aleknagik, AKA bird strike which penetrated the airplane's windscreen.NTSB CEN10FA394Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · St. Ignace, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA10FA347Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Fairfield, NJThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the go-around following a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's continuance of an unstabilized final approach and the improper use of flaps during the go-around.NTSB ERA10CA343Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Burnsville, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper visual glideslope during final approach.