Final NTSB investigations: Continental TSIO-550 series

39 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

20002026
Final NTSB investigations: Continental TSIO-550 series per year, 2000–2026: 39 cases
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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 c.\"completionStatus\" = 'Completed'
    AND 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"

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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.Jun 8, 2026 · N398S · Substantial damageNTSB ERA26LA146Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSchroder David Lancair IV-P · Feather Sound, FLThe pilot's failure to extend the landing gear before landing.Mar 8, 2026 · N366TF · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Nov 18, 2024 · N8152R · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Jun 29, 2024 · N451M · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Dec 16, 2021 · N162AM · DestroyedNTSB 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.Jun 21, 2021 · N333LZ · Substantial damageNTSB 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.May 30, 2019 · N2514F · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Sep 7, 2018 · N131TX · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Oct 15, 2017 · N289CM · Substantial damageNTSB 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…Jul 13, 2017 · N821SG · DestroyedNTSB 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.Jun 1, 2017 · N366TF · No damageNTSB 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.Mar 5, 2017 · N2516K · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Nov 22, 2016 · N169WT · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Jul 23, 2016 · N916TC · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Nov 15, 2015 · N10UU · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Aug 30, 2015 · N864KM · DestroyedNTSB 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.Sep 13, 2014 · N368W · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Jul 27, 2014 · N40941 · DestroyedNTSB 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.Apr 24, 2013 · N228DF · Substantial damageNTSB 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…Mar 29, 2013 · N1967N · Substantial damageNTSB 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…Mar 23, 2012 · N229TX · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Oct 24, 2011 · N227TX · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Sep 15, 2011 · N521XD · Substantial damageNTSB 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. .Aug 14, 2011 · N2515G · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Mar 11, 2011 · N521RT · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Nov 8, 2009 · N91TD · Substantial damageNTSB LAX08LA217Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLancair LC41-550FG · Hailey, IDThe loss of directional control while taxiing due to the failure of the right brake.Jul 6, 2008 · N2544W · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Jun 18, 2008 · N441L · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Jun 6, 2008 · N241DM · Substantial damageNTSB 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.May 8, 2008 · N101BX · DestroyedNTSB 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.Feb 16, 2008 · N621ER · DestroyedNTSB 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.Sep 1, 2007 · N2520P · DestroyedNTSB 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.Aug 4, 2006 · N330RM · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Feb 23, 2006 · N400WX · DestroyedNTSB 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…Oct 17, 2005 · N285JB · DestroyedNTSB 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,…Sep 13, 2004 · N100EV · DestroyedNTSB 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…Aug 27, 2003 · N166PD · DestroyedNTSB 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.Oct 15, 2002 · N599L · Substantial damageNTSB CHI00LA102Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Bloomington, INdirectional control not maintained and maximum gross weight was exceeded by the pilot in command.Mar 31, 2000 · N91TD · Substantial damage