NTSB investigations: Continental IO-550 series, CA
39 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.
Cases per year
| 1979 | 1 |
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| 1983 | 1 |
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1991 | 2 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 1999 | 2 |
| 2000 | 3 |
| 2001 | 3 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 2 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 2 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2009 | 3 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 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\" = 'CA' 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 ('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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'CA' 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 ('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 WPR25FA277Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportLawson Thomas O Lancair Super ES · Mount Hamilton, CAOn September 12, 2025, about 1421 Pacific daylight time, an experimental amateur-built Lancair Super ES, N905ET, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Mount Hamilton, California. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a…NTSB WPR24FA290Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportAero Commander 200D · Novato, CAThe pilot’s failure to abort takeoff or compensate for gusty crosswind conditions during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent runway excursion.NTSB WPR24LA106Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Whitethorn, CAA total loss of engine power due to water-contaminated fuel.NTSB WPR24FA018Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech A36 · Covelo, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees after entering a steep banked turn for unknown reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to take off toward rising terrain.NTSB WPR20LA303Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportNavion B · Van Nuys, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during an abrupt turn after takeoff at a low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB WPR20LA289Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech A36 · Redding, CAThe pilot’s failure to recognize the airplane’s inadequate takeoff performance given the length of the available runway and to abort the takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB WPR19FA212Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportWheeler Express Series 2000 · Camarillo, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed on final approach, which resulted in exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall at an altitude that precluded recovery.NTSB WPR18FA088Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportHastings Thomas G Cirrus VK 30 · Agua Dulce, CAThe driveshaft fracture due to overstress loading and rotational bending as a result of the under-torqued nuts on the elastomeric couplings backing off and the subsequent in-flight separation of the horizontal fairing due to contact with the separated end of…NTSB WPR18FA046Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · San Diego, CAA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB WPR13CA104Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Torrance, CAThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.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 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 WPR10LA284Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · Ontario, CAA loss of engine power due to the in-flight separation of the 1-3-5 cylinder induction tube elbow, which was caused by the improper installation of the induction tube elbow by maintenance personnel.NTSB WPR10LA063Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBudd Lancair Legacy · Watsonville, CAA loss of engine power due to oil starvation and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while approaching the landing area resulting in an aerodynamic stall, rapid descent, and collision with terrain.NTSB WPR09FA347Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportRaytheon G36 · Hawthorne, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during a go-around, which resulted in a loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the inadvertent activation of the fuel boost pump during the attempted go-around.NTSB WPR09LA237Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206E · Oroville, CAA total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to an excessively lean mixture for undetermined reasons.NTSB SEA08FA108Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Big Bear City, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from mountainous terrain. Contributing to the accident were the mountainous terrain, the dark night condition, the turbulent wind condition, and the low clouds.NTSB SEA08LA033Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · El Centro, CAThe failure of maintenance personnel to properly secure the #2 cylinder through bolts. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for landing.NTSB LAX07FA258Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportRaytheon A36 · Cameron Park, CAThe airplane's sudden encounter with a wind shift during the initial takeoff climb that resulted in degraded climb performance and a stall mush condition. Contributing to the accident was the airplane's over gross weight condition, high density altitude, the…NTSB LAX06FA222Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportRaytheon A36 · Somis, CAa ground collision during an emergency landing for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX05LA109Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Half Moon Bay, CAThe pilot's excessive braking during taxi that resulted in the right brake overheating and a fire. A factor in the accident was the pilot's continued operation with known deficiencies.NTSB LAX05FA088Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 G2 · Norden, CAthe pilot's in-flight loss of control following an inadvertent encounter with unforecast severe icing conditions. A factor in the accident was the inaccurate icing forecast developed by the NWS Aviation Weather Center.NTSB LAX04LA227Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Hollister, CAthe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which failed to detect the mis-rigged elevator trim system, and the pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff.NTSB LAX04LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Lancaster, CAA loss of engine power due to thermal fatigue failure of the first stage turbine wheel resulting in release of a section of its rim. The thermal fatigue was due to the engine exceeding its temperature limits during one or more start cycles.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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 LAX92LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportQuestaire Venture · San Luis Obispo, CAThe pilot's inability to control the aircraft during the landing roll due to a failure of the left brake and nose wheel steering systems. The failure of the brake and steering systems was due to a deterioration of the 'o' ring seals caused by the use of…NTSB LAX91LA107Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportQuestaire Venture · San Luis Obispo, CAThe failure of the fuel system vent check valve, which resulted in fuel starvation to the aircraft's engine.NTSB LAX86LA259Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A-36TC · San Rafael, CAThe acft stalled and collided with the ground initial during a takeoff initial climb. He indicated that he misjudged the stall buffet as turbulent airflow from a crosswind. The right wing dropped and the acft stalled. The plt also indicated the stall warning…NTSB LAX83LA440Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Redding, CAReportedly, during the landing roll, the acft settled while the gear was in transit. At that time, the flaps were in the down position & were damaged. According to the plt, the gear lights were green. Later, he said that something may have gone wrong with the…NTSB OAK79FXQ12Accident · No injuriesClosedNavion H · S Lake Tahoe, CA