NTSB investigations: Continental IO-550 series, NC
24 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
| 1996 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1998 | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 2 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 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\" = 'NC' 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" = 'NC' 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 ERA24LA280Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportLancair LC42-550FG · Beaufort, NCThe pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point during landing, which resulted in a runway overrun.NTSB ERA23FA273Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportMooney M20R · Southport, NCThe pilot’s improper decision to fly a known unairworthy airplane, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to oil starvation.NTSB ERA22LA125Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Pinehurst, NCThe in-flight encounter while on final approach with high-speed trailing vortices from a military helicopter, resulting in abnormal runway contact. Contributing to the accident was the Cirrus pilot’s incorrect selection of the common traffic advisory…NTSB ERA22LA059Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Burnsville, NCThe pilot’s failure to compensate for the high density altitude and the tailwind component while landing at a mountaintop airport, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and a loss of aircraft control.NTSB ERA19FA154Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportWheeler Express Series 2000 · Cleveland, NCA loss of control and impact with terrain while maneuvering.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 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 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 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 ERA10CA343Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Burnsville, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper visual glideslope during final approach.NTSB ERA09FA514Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Flat Rock, NCThe pilot’s attempt to maintain visual flight during instrument meteorological conditions, resulting in controlled flight into mountainous terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to advise the controller of the weather conditions…NTSB ERA09IA331Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Elkin, NCA total loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 2 piston as a result of a fatigue crack of undetermined origin.NTSB MIA08CA112Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Roseboro, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff roll.NTSB MIA07CA101Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20R · Carthage, NCThe delay by the pilot-in-command to recover from a bounced landing resulting in a hard landing and subsequent collapse of the nose and left main landing gears.NTSB ATL07CA049Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus Design SR-22 · Ocraacoke, NCThe pilot's improper use of the aileron and rudder controls and inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during a crosswind landing resulting in a loss of directional control.NTSB ATL07FA013Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Statesville, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering with a low ceiling in instrument flight conditions, resulting in an inadvertent stall, and collision with trees and the ground. Factors in the accident were the pilot's failure to follow the published…NTSB ATL06FA029Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Sylva, NCThe pilot's continued VFR flight into IMC conditions resulting in a collision with mountainous terrain.NTSB ATL04LA060Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · King, NCA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain a visual lookout and obstacle clearance while performing a simulated engine out resulting in an in-flight-collision with a power line and the ground.NTSB ATL02FA171Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20R · Burnsville, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during final approach, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and uncontrolled descent into trees and terrain. Factors were wind gusts and terrain-induced turbulence.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 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 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…