NTSB investigations: Continental IO-550 series, 2004
27 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
| 1968 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1978 | 1 |
| 1979 | 1 |
| 1983 | 2 |
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1991 | 3 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1994 | 2 |
| 1995 | 2 |
| 1996 | 4 |
| 1998 | 3 |
| 1999 | 6 |
| 2000 | 10 |
| 2001 | 16 |
| 2002 | 12 |
| 2003 | 15 |
| 2004 | 27 |
| 2005 | 21 |
| 2006 | 24 |
| 2007 | 13 |
| 2008 | 15 |
| 2009 | 20 |
| 2010 | 17 |
| 2011 | 22 |
| 2012 | 12 |
| 2013 | 17 |
| 2014 | 19 |
| 2015 | 18 |
| 2016 | 13 |
| 2017 | 13 |
| 2018 | 17 |
| 2019 | 20 |
| 2020 | 12 |
| 2021 | 11 |
| 2022 | 16 |
| 2023 | 12 |
| 2024 | 16 |
| 2025 | 13 |
| 2026 | 11 |
Where
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Query with SQL
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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 2004
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 year(c."eventDate") = 2004
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 SEA05FA023Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Belgrade, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance while maneuvering in mountainous terrain, which resulted in an inflight collision with trees and terrain. Contributing factors were the mountainous terrain and the downdraft.NTSB DEN05LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFarrell Lancair LC3 · Las Cruces, NMthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.NTSB ATL05IA025Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Peachtree City, GAThe failure of maintenance personnel to properly torque a fuel line fitting, which resulted in a fuel leak and in-flight engine fire.NTSB CHI05FA020Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Downing, MOThe pilot not maintaing airplane control during cruise flight. Factors present were night and thunderstorm conditions.NTSB DEN05LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Pueblo, COThe pilot’s inadequate compensation for wind and his failure to maintain aircraft control which resulted in a gear collapse due to an on-ground collision with terrain. Contributing factors were the wind shear, gusty wind conditions, and rough terrain. This…NTSB CHI05CA007Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Port Austin, MIThe pilot's excessive airspeed during landing resulting in the airplane exiting the end of the wet turf runway. Factors were the wind gusts, the wet grass, the reported airplane braking not being possible on the wet grass, and the impacted fence.NTSB NYC04LA213Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185F · Somerville, NJThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while landing. A factor was the pilot's impairment due to the influence of non-prescribed pain medication.NTSB NYC04LA209Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR-22 · Oxford, CTThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB CHI04FA255Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR-22 · Park Falls, WIThe flightcrew's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent impact with water during approach. The low altitude was a factor in the accident.NTSB CHI04CA230Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBowles Questair Venture · Liberal, KSThe loss of directional control during landing for undetermined reasons.NTSB ANC04LA090Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185F · Wasilla, AKThe pilot's failure to compensate for a crosswind during landing and his failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with a ditch. A factor contributing to the accident was a crosswind.NTSB CHI04FA203Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportKnoepflein Lancair Legacy 2000 · Madison, WIA loss of engine power due to high engine temperatures which resulted in a failure of the number three piston, the pilot's continued operation of the airplane with known high temperature problems, the pilot's poor inflight planning, and the pilot's failure to…NTSB SEA04LA124Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20R · Hailey, IDThe pilot's improper flare, failure to maintain directional control, and inadequate remedial action, which resulted in the airplane impacting a taxiway sign along the side of the runway. A factor contributing to the accident was the taxiway sign.NTSB CHI04LA187Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Algona, IAThe failure of the connecting rod which resulted in the loss of engine power during cruise flight and subsequent forced landing. A contributing factor was the delayed lowering of the landing gear in order to clear the other vehicle encountered during the…NTSB LAX04LA266Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLancair LC-40-550FG · Show Low, AZthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing after encountering a dust devil.NTSB FTW04CA177Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20R · Kerrville, TXThe pilot's failure to compensate for existing wind conditions. Contributing factors were the gusty high winds.NTSB CHI04LA129Accident · 3 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHall Lancair IV-P · Vermontville, MIThe failure of Air Route Traffic Control Center controllers to provide adverse weather avoidance assistance as required by FAA directives, which led to the airplane's encounter with a thunderstorm and subsequent loss of control. Contributing to the accident…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 NYC04CA135Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20R · Warren, VTThe pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. A factor in this accident was the wind shear as reported by the pilot.NTSB LAX04LA213Accident · 4 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBachman Lancair IV-P · Supai, AZthe loss of aircraft control while in cruise flight for undetermined reasons.NTSB ATL04LA097Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportDurr Lancair Legacy · Oakland, TNThe pilot loss control of the airplane when he continued flight into known thunderstorm and convective activity. A factor is insufficient information provided by ATC personnel.NTSB MIA04LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · N. Lauderdale, FLThe erratic operation of the pitot-static system associated flight instruments due to water contamination, and the pilot's failure to take the appropriate corrective actions.NTSB FTW04LA092Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Conroe, TXThe loss of engine power due to the improper fuel type. Contributing factors were the improper aircraft servicing, lack of training by the fixed base operator, and the low cloud ceiling.NTSB SEA04LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLancair LC42-550FG · Redmond, ORThe pilot rated passenger's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Inadequate supervision by the pilot-in-command (CFI) and a taxiway sign were factors.NTSB DEN04LA040Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Farmington, NMthe pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision making and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in fuel starvation/exhaustion and a stall spin.NTSB NYC04LA061Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR-22 · College Park, MDThe loss of hydraulic fluid due to chaffing of a brake line by a strut fairing rivet, resulting in the failure of the braking system.NTSB FTW04LA053Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20R · Sheridan, ARThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper positioning of the fuel tank selector. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.