NTSB investigations: Continental TSIO-550 series
44 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Continental TSIO-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
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| 2002 | 1 |
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| 2004 | 1 |
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| 2006 | 2 |
| 2007 | 2 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2011 | 4 |
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| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 4 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 | 3 |
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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 ('17043'))
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 ('17043'))
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 ERA26LA237Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSinclair Pete Lancair ES · Youngstown, OHThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with an approach lighting system.NTSB CEN26LA162Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportLancair IV · Camden, NCOn April 04, 2026, 1155 local, a Lancair IV, N94PT, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in a forced landing on Scotland Road, Camden, North Carolina. The pilot and passenger on board sustained no injuries. The flight was conducted under Title 14…NTSB ERA26LA146Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSchroder David Lancair IV-P · Feather Sound, FLThe pilot's failure to extend the landing gear before landing.NTSB CEN25FA296Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportHelms Richard Lancair IVP · Greenwood, INOn July 30, 2025, at 1046 eastern daylight time, a Lancair IVP airplane, N49BX, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Greenwood, Indiana. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part…NTSB WPR25LA204Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportBeech A36 · Coolin, IDOn July 8, 2025, about 1840 Pacific daylight time, a Beech A36, N41VH, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Coolin, Idaho. The pilot and passenger sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated under Title 14 Code of Federal…NTSB ERA25LA053Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech A36 · Doylestown, PAThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during an attempted go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain and a parked airplane.NTSB CEN24LA247Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAmerican Air Racing Lancair IVP · Midland, TXThe pilot’s failure to extend and verify landing gear extension which resulted in a wheels-up landing. Contributing was the increased workload due to several airplane issues that occurred during the descent in severe turbulence.NTSB ERA22LA089Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Knoxville, TNThe pilot’s encounter with a wake vortex from a preceding airplane, which resulted in a roll upset at an altitude too low for recovery. Contributing to the accident was the failure of ATC to issue a wake turbulence cautionary advisory.NTSB ERA21FA263Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Mercer, TNA partial loss of engine power due to foreign object debris contamination of the left turbocharger wastegate. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to divert to the nearest airport.NTSB CEN20WA142Accident · Serious injuriesForeign investigationLancair LC41 · Gotha, GermanyNTSB CEN19LA159Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportLancair LC41 · Cleburne, TXA total loss of engine power due to oil starvation as the result of the oil pressure switch failure due to a manufacturing defect.NTSB WPR18LA256Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Kennett, MOThe pilot’s inadvertent activation of the fuel pump control rocker switch, which resulted in a loss of engine power shortly after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s distraction with an entangled headset cord.NTSB ANC18LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22T · Tuskegee, ALAn improperly adjusted slope controller and fuel pump that resulted in an excessively high fuel flow, an extremely rich mixture, a rough-running engine, and a subsequent partial loss of engine power.NTSB WPR17FA150Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22T · Schellville, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed after a loss of engine power, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at a low altitude from which the pilot was unable to recover. The loss of engine power resulted from the pilot's improper selection for the…NTSB CEN17IA233Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportSchroder David Lancair IV P · Fulton, NYThe loss of oil pressure and subsequent engine overspeed/surge during a zero g-force maneuver, which resulted in the separation of a crankshaft counterweight and loss of engine power.NTSB GAA17CA174Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportLancair Columbia 400 · Henderson, NVThe pilot’s improper decision to land the airplane with a gusting crosswind, which resulted in a loss of airplane control.NTSB GAA17CA078Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLancair LC41 550FG · Redding, CAThe pilot’s unstabilized approach and subsequent failure to attain the proper touchdown point, which resulted in a runway overrun.NTSB ERA16LA268Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFrank Ware Velocity TXL · Sebastian, FLThe total loss of engine power due to maintenance personnel’s improper setting of the aneroid adjustment.NTSB CEN16LA043Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHickham Lancair IV-P · Shawano, WIA total loss of engine power due to a dual magneto failure, as a result of an exceedance of the engine’s operating limitations while maneuvering.NTSB ERA15LA332Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLancair IV · Fort Lauderdale, FLThe mechanic's improper installation of the turbocharger assembly, which resulted in oil starvation and a subsequent total loss of the engine power.NTSB WPR14LA394Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLorentzen Lancair Legacy · Reno, NVThe shearing of mounting bolts that attached the right turbocharger to its mounting bracket during an air race, which resulted in hot exhaust gases leaking into the engine compartment and starting a fire.NTSB CEN14FA389Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportFedersen Walter Lancair IVP · Findlay, OHAn in-flight fire for reasons that could not be determined due to the extent of impact and fire damage.NTSB ERA13CA222Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus Design SR22T · Milledgeville, GAThe student pilot’s failure to maintain a proper approach path for landing and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in a runway undershoot and collision with a taxiway sign.NTSB CEN13LA212Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus SR22T · Alexandria, MNThe failure of maintenance personnel to install a safety wire during reinstallation of the right flap, which led to the separation of the right flap rod from the right flap actuation fitting during flap extension. Contributing to the accident were inadequate…NTSB CEN12LA220Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22T · Addison, TXMaintenance personnel’s improper maintenance, which resulted in the incorrect wiring of the No. 1 alternator and a subsequent electrical system fire during taxi. Contributing to the accident was the airplane manufacturer's inadequate maintenance documentation…NTSB CEN12FA037Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22T · Carrollton, TXThe pilot's failure to adequately preflight the airplane prior to departure, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB WPR11FA453Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportDacey Venture · Reno, NVA total loss of engine power during the initial climb due to the pilot’s premature activation of the engine's anti-detonant injection system.NTSB CEN11LA577Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 400 · Eastland, TXA loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. .NTSB CEN11FA227Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportLancair LC41-550FG · Carbondale, ILThe fatigue fracture and subsequent failure of the No. 2 cylinder exhaust valve during cruise flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB CEN10FA044Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Spring Branch, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during cruise flight in instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to this accident was the pilot’s lack of recent experience in flying in instrument meteorological conditions.NTSB LAX08LA217Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLancair LC41-550FG · Hailey, IDThe loss of directional control while taxiing due to the failure of the right brake.NTSB MIA08FA122Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportYates Lancair IV-P · Springfield, KYA total loss of engine power due to a loss of engine oil as a result of the installation of the wrong oil adapter O-ring seal.NTSB CHI08LA158Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMaggs Lancair 4P · Alhambra, ILThe pilot's decision to continue the flight into an area of known thunderstorm activity and the in-flight structural failure of the airplane.NTSB NYC08LA176Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportDesalvatore Al Lancair IV-P · Snow Hill, NCAn inadvertent encounter with icing conditions, resulting in a loss of aircraft control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight and in-flight decision making.NTSB SEA08FA078Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportLancair LC41 · Portland, ORThe pilot's failure to follow the missed approach procedure. Contributing to the accident were the fog and below landing minimums visibility conditions.NTSB NYC08WA014Accident · 1 fatalClass 5 · ForeignSullivan Lancair IV · Great Harbor, BahamasOn October 13, 2007, at 1036 eastern daylight time, an amateur-built Lancair IV, N95HS, was destroyed when it encountered turbulence over Bahamian waters near Great Harbor Cay, Berry Islands. The certificated commercial pilot was presumed to be fatally…NTSB SEA07FA247Accident · 6 fatalField investigationFinal reportLancair LC41-550FG · Kernville, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering in the traffic pattern for landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed.NTSB CHI06FA215Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportManarin/Johnson Lancair IVP · Omaha, NEThe selection of an unsuitable landing area by the pilot of the other airplane, and his failure to maintain separation during landing.NTSB NYC06FA072Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportLancair LC41-550FG · Stafford, VAThe pilot's failure to execute the published missed approach. Factors included the night lighting conditions, low ceilings and fog.NTSB LAX06FA014Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportLancair LC-41-550FG · Warner Springs, CAThe flight crew's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance and their decision to continue flight into known adverse weather conditions. Contributing to the accident was overcast conditions, and terrain obscuration. A finding of the investigation is that…NTSB SEA04FA188Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech A-36 · Auburn, WAThe pilot's failure to abort the takeoff early enough to allow him to stop the aircraft before it went off the departure end of the runway. Factors include the pilot's inadequate preflight procedures, water contamination in the fuel, a partial loss of power,…NTSB SEA03LA180Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLancair LC41 · Bend, ORThe inadequate design of the drogue chute mechanical jettison system, which resulted in its failure to separate from the aircraft during in-flight spin recovery tests, and the incorrectly wired drogue chute cable cutter activation unit, which resulted in the…NTSB SEA03LA005Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportIV Lancair IV · Coeur d'Alene, IDThe pilot's inadequate flare and his failure to maintain runway alignment. The pilot's lack of familiarity,downsloping terrain, and trees are contributing factors.NTSB CHI00LA102Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Bloomington, INdirectional control not maintained and maximum gross weight was exceeded by the pilot in command.