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 CHI02LA258Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Benton, KSFuel starvation due to the pilot's improper fuel management, the pilot's improper remedial actions during engine restart, and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. Additional factors included the inadequate flare and the dark night.NTSB SEA02LA153Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20L · Newberg, ORThe pilot's inadequate flare and his delay in executing an aborted landing. A contributing factor was the dark night conditions.NTSB MIA02LA125Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20R · Mt. Pleasant, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in a stall, an uncontrolled descent, and an impact with the ground during the attempted go-around.NTSB FTW02LA189Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE-58 · Farmington, NMThe failure of the nose landing gear plunger assembly due to fatigue.NTSB ATL02LA100Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportTaber Lancair Super ES · Hattiesburg, MSThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during takeoff which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent collision with the ground.NTSB NYC02FA089Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus SR-22 · Parish, NYThe pilots' failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. The continued spin to the ground was a result of the pilots' failure to deploy the onboard parachute recovery system, for undetermined reasons.NTSB FTW02LA031Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRaytheon A36 · Crownpoint, NMThe safety pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing. Contributing factors were the safety pilot's lack of experience flying from the right seat and the improper retraction of the flaps during the attempted go-around.NTSB NYC02LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20S · Buckhannon, WVThe CFI's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB FTW02LA074Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Farmington, NMThe failure of the nose gear actuator retract arm due to fatigue.NTSB CHI01LA255Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Sugar Grove, ILthe inadequate maintenance inspection and the unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot mechanic. The fuel system leak was a contributing factor.NTSB CHI01FA220Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M-20R · Eden Prairie, MNThe fractured camshaft gear and the pilot not maintaining aircraft control. Factors relating to this accident were metal fatigue in the camshaft gear teeth, the inadvertent stall, the low airspeed, and the trees.NTSB MIA01LA181Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportFloback Lancair 4 · Kissimmee, FLthe failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin, and subsequent impact with the terrain.NTSB LAX01IA241Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Bakersfield, CADuring landing approach, mechanical binding of the elevator control cable occurred due to a contract mechanic's improper maintenance.NTSB LAX01LA223Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRudolph Venture · Grass Valley, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.NTSB LAX01FA212Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSchultz Lancair IV-P · Flagstaff, AZthe builder's failure to install a fuel compartment vent in the right wing, affecting the total available fuel capacity, and resulting in the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. A contributing factor was the pilot's intentional flight with a known…NTSB CHI01FA169Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Springfield, MOthe lack of experience in the type of airplane and directional control not maintained by the pilot. The improper flare and parked airplane were contributing factors.NTSB DEN01LA109Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal report2001 Mcgirl Questair Venture · Ogden, UTan in-flight fire, which originated from a fuel leak of unknown origin.NTSB DEN01LA103Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHall Lancair 4P · Bennett, COunsuitable terrain on which to make a forced landing. A contributing factor was a fatigue fracture of the starter adapter drive shaft, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to oil starvation.NTSB CHI01LA140Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Gaylord, MIthe pilot not maintaining directional control during the reported loss of number one engine power during initial climb and the pilot not following the airplane emergency procedure's corrective action for engine failure after lift-off, and the inadvertent…NTSB DEN01FA070Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Jackson Hole, WYthe pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions which resulted in an inflight collision with terrain during cruise flight. Factors were the pilot's inadequate preflight planning in that he failed to familiarize himself with the…NTSB LAX01LA095Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Palo Alto, CAThe pilot-in-command's delayed decision to go-around and his failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during the attempted go-around. His non-verification of the flap setting contributed to the accident.NTSB CHI01LA061Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20S · Port Huron, MIThe pilot failed to maintain directional control of the airplane and the runway selected resulted in a tailwind condition. Factors associated with the accident were the gusty crosswind and the snow bank.NTSB NYC01LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A-36 · Millersburg, OHThe pilot' failure to properly manage the available fuel onboard, which result in fuel starvation, and a loss of engine power.NTSB LAX01LA012Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTolle Venture Model 20 · Madera, CAThe mechanical failure of a fuel sump tank check valve, during takeoff initial climb, that resulted in fuel starvation.NTSB LAX00LA352Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20S · San Carlos, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during an aborted landing.NTSB SEA00LA184Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20L · Hailey, IDThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. A crosswind condition was a factor.NTSB NYC00LA270Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Sloatsburg, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. A factor was the pilot's diverted attention.NTSB FTW00LA194Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20R · Talihina, OKthe partial loss of engine power on takeoff, which resulted from incorrect adjustment of the fuel injector system by maintenance personnel.NTSB MIA00LA125Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Rocky Mount, NCThe pilot's inadvertent VFR flight into IMC conditions and the failure of the pilot to maintain altitude/clearance resulting in the in-flight collision with trees and unmarked power lines during a visual approach to the runway.NTSB MIA00FA107Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 310D · Stuart, FLthe failure of both pilots to maintain an adequate visual lookout, resulting in both airplanes colliding in flight. Contributing to the accident were: 1) inadequate approach/departure control service by ATC approach/departure personnel, and the failure of the…NTSB LAX00FA093Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportGray Questair Venture · Sylmar, CAThe pilots' inadequate visual lookout in visual conditions and class 'E' airspace. Contributing to the accident were the initial position report location and the approach speed of the Questair.NTSB DEN00LA047Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Farmington, NMThe student pilot's excessive remedial action (banking to realign the airplane with the runway). Factors were the student pilot flaring the airplane prematurely and failing to maintain directional control, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of…NTSB LAX00LA048Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportOehling Questair Venture · Auburn, CAThe owner/builder's failure to properly bleed the brake system following replacement of the right brake line, which caused the right brake to not function and led to the pilot's inability to maintain directional control.NTSB ANC99FA070Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Soldotna, AKThe improper recovery from a bounced water landing by the pilot. Factors associated with this accident were the pilot's failure to release his seatbelt due to the obstructed location of the pilot's seatbelt buckle.NTSB NYC99LA129Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20R · Ravenna, OHThe pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing, and his failure to maintain directional control after touchdown.NTSB ATL99LA075Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 36 · Williamston, NCThe pilot's inadequate evaluation of winds that resulted in the loss of directional control during an attempted takeoff with a tailwind. A factor was the tailwind condition.NTSB LAX99LA130Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Atwater, CAthe failure of the student to extend the landing gear and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight.NTSB SEA99FA028Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPacific Aviation Composites LC 40-550FG · Portland, ORAircraft control was not maintained and the pilot's lack of total experience in type operation. Weather conditions reported ceilings below approach/landing minimums and a dark night condition were factors.NTSB LAX98FA199Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20R · Van Nuys, CAthe non-instrument rated pilot's intentional VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors were the low ceiling, drizzle, and fog.NTSB NYC98LA074Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Lynchburgh, VAFailure of the number six connecting rod bolt due to improper maintenance.NTSB ATL98LA043Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWilde Mickey Questair 20 · Greensboro, NCThe improper installation of the nose landing gear strut, which led to the collapse of the nose gear upon touchdown.NTSB MIA97LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Walnut Cove, NCfailure of the pilot/owner (PIC) to either go around while there was sufficient runway remaining or apply adequate braking to stop the aircraft before overrunning the runway. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot/owner's misjudgment of distance and…NTSB FTW96LA351Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Midland, TXfailure of the pilot to obtain or maintain adequate airspeed, by allowing the airplane to enter an excessive nose high attitude and an excessive rate of climb after takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent collision with the terrain. A…NTSB FTW96LA180Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWhistle Questair Venture M20 · Watkins, COthe pilot's failure to compensate for prevailing wind conditions and to maintain directional control. Factors were the gusting and quartering tailwind conditions.NTSB ANC96LA051Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206G · Whittier, AKThe pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors in the accident were low ceilings and whiteout conditions.NTSB CHI96LA057Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Minneapolis, MNthe pilot-in-command's abrupt maneuvering during the circling approach. The factors involved were the airframe ice and fog.NTSB LAX95FA341Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Van Nuys, CAthe pilot's fuel mismanagement and failure to assure that an adequate supply of fuel was available. His lack of familiarity with the airplane's fuel system, overcofidence, the dark night, and the lack of a suitable landing area were factors in the accident.NTSB ATL95FA012Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Atlanta, GAThe pilot's inadequate management of the fuel supply which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a complete loss of engine power.NTSB BFO94LA150Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 36 · Georgetown, DEThe issuance of a NOTAM with inadequate information. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, and the lack of visual cues concerning the construction barrier.NTSB ANC93IA093Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Portage, AKThe failure of the number two cylinder connecting rod bearing due to the shifting of the bearing within its journal race which produced an oil starvation/thermal distress event.