Final NTSB investigations: Continental IO-550-N
144 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Continental IO-550-N. 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.
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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.\"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 ('17215'))
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."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 ('17215'))
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 WPR19FA154Accident · 2 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Grover, UTThe pilot's encounter with moderate to severe icing conditions during cruise flight, which resulted in structural icing and a subsequent loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to continue a flight route through known moderate…NTSB WPR19FA103Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Farmington, NMThe noninstrument-rated pilot's continued visual flight rules flight into an area of forecast instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a subsequent loss of control.NTSB GAA19CA142Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Tulsa, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain a stabilized approach with a tailwind and his subsequent failure to maintain yaw control during an attempted go-around.NTSB ERA19LA057Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Kennesaw, GAThe total loss of engine power due to the interruption of oil circulation for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB GAA18CA578Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Frederick, MDThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in the airplane porpoising.NTSB ERA18LA253Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Montauk, NYThe pilot's failure to properly secure his seat before initiating the takeoff, which resulted in the seat sliding back as the airplane accelerated during takeoff, his inability to reach the pedals, and the subsequent loss of directional control and impact…NTSB GAA18CA420Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Hudson, NYCollision with a deer during landing.NTSB WPR18LA174Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Aguila, AZA total loss of engine power due to pre-ignition/detonation for reasons that could not be determined based on available information.NTSB CEN18FA204Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Midland, TXAn inadvertent stall, resulting in an uncontrollable descent and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the high density altitude.NTSB GAA18CA308Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Cedar Key, FLThe airplane’s collision with multiple birds during initial climb, which damaged the propeller and resulted in a subsequent aerodynamic stall because the airspeed could not be maintained.NTSB CEN17FA354Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Glenwood Springs, COThe non-instrument-rated pilot's inadequate preflight weather planning, his decision to depart into forecast instrument meteorological conditions along the route of flight, and his continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which…NTSB GAA17CA429Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Edgartown, MAThe airplane’s collision with geese during the takeoff roll.NTSB WPR17LA157Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Ogden, UTThe failure of the No. 4 cylinder exhaust valve head, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to oil starvation.NTSB WPR17LA137Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Dixon, CAA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined due to extensive damage.NTSB ERA17FA174Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Clearwater, FLThe pilot's decision to attempt to land while a line of rain showers with microburst activity was crossing the airport, which resulted in a loss of control during a subsequent attempted go-around.NTSB GAA17CA201Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Atlanta, GAThe pilot’s use of excessive airspeed during the approach, which resulted in a bounced, hard landing and subsequent loss of directional control during an attempted go-around.NTSB ERA17LA063Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Bluefield, WVThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the aborted takeoff.NTSB CEN17LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Baton Rouge, LAA clamp rubbing a hole in a fuel drain line, which resulted in an engine compartment fuel leak and subsequent engine fire.NTSB GAA16CA402Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus Design SR · Henderson, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and a landing gear collapse.NTSB CEN16LA112Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Laguna Pueblo, NMA total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate oversight of the airplane's refueling and her subsequent failure to verify and monitor the fuel quantity before and during the flight.NTSB CEN16LA069Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Watertown, WIThe pilot’s improper in-flight fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to switch fuel tanks after the engine lost power, and his delayed decision to activate…NTSB ERA16CA056Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Danbury, CTThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from obstructions while on approach to landing.NTSB WPR15IA252Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Scottsdale, AZThe failure of the nose landing gear due to unanticipated fatigue loads.NTSB CEN15LA298Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Houston, TXMaintenance personnel's improper installation of the propeller governor, which resulted in damage to the governor drive gear and its subsequent failure and a subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB ERA15FA025Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Frederick, MDThe failure of the helicopter pilots and the airplane pilot to maintain an adequate visual lookout for known traffic in the traffic pattern, which resulted in a midair collision. Contributing to the accident were the airplane pilot's descent below the…NTSB CEN15LA018Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportViguie G/Viguie M Lancair Legacy · Livingston, TXA catastrophic and uncontained engine failure due to oil starvation. Contributing to the accident was the missing No. 3 cylinder intake rocker cover for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB CEN14CA469Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Granby, COThe pilot did not maintain control of the airplane during the go-around.NTSB ERA14IA301Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Burlington, MAA loss of clamping load of the No. 5 cylinder crankcase through bolts due to maintenance personnel’s failure to properly torque the through bolts during recent maintenance, which resulted in displacement of the No. 2 bearing and the subsequent catastrophic…NTSB WPR14FA091Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Pocatello, IDThe distributor gear teeth failure of the right magneto that resulted in severe engine vibration and partial loss of engine power, which progressively led to the failure of the left magneto distributor drive gear teeth. Contributing to the airplane’s…NTSB ERA13LA328Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Tappahannock, VAA failure of the engine crankshaft top rear trailing forward counterweight retaining plate, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. The reason for the retaining plate’s failure could not be determined during postaccident examination.NTSB WPR13CA268Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Truckee, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during landing in gusting wind conditions.NTSB CEN13LA149Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · College Station, TXThe flight instructor’s and commercial pilot’s failure to see and avoid the other airplane, which resulted in a collision during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the flight instructor to activate the transponder before departure,…NTSB ERA13LA012Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Birmingham, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during a missed approach in instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's overreliance on the autopilot system and his inability to hand-fly the airplane once the autopilot…NTSB CEN13FA002Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Gary, INThe pilot's loss of control during an instrument approach due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident were deficient approach control services and the pilot's loss of positional awareness.NTSB WPR12FA421Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportFrederick F 1 · Reno, NVThe pilot’s operation of the airplane above the established never-exceed speed and the incorrect installation of the trim tab control horn, which resulted in the flutter of the left elevator trim tab.NTSB ERA12FA540Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Falmouth, MAThe flight instructor’s inadequate remedial action. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot’s poor control of the airplane during the approach.NTSB CEN12LA495Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Lakeview, ARThe pilot’s loss of control during the takeoff roll for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airplane did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB ERA12LA473Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR-22 · Pickens, SCA total loss of engine power due to the failure of the crankshaft, which resulted from the application of insufficient torque on the cylinder through-bolts by maintenance personnel.NTSB ERA12FA303Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Anderson, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the aborted landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.NTSB CEN12FA251Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Newcomerstown, OHThe pilot’s loss of airplane control in instrument meteorological conditions due to his distraction by electrical system anomalies, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent. The reason for the electrical system anomalies could not be determined.NTSB ERA12LA219Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Homestead, FLThe inadequate servicing and maintenance of the engine and the airplane owner and maintenance personnel's disregard of the manufacturer's recommended engine overhaul schedule and service bulletins, which resulted in an in-flight internal failure and seizure…NTSB ERA12FA205Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna LC42-550FG · Salisburry, NCThe non-instrument-rated pilot's decision to continue flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a loss of control.NTSB CEN12FA174Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportHemp Timothy Legacy 2000 · Belen, NMThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines while maneuvering after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to operate the airplane during the hours of darkness when he had a restriction for daytime flight only due to…NTSB ERA12FA196Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Melbourne, FLThe pilot's abrupt maneuver in response to a perceived traffic conflict, which resulted in an accelerated stall and a loss of airplane control at low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the air traffic controller's incomplete instructions, which…NTSB ERA12CA110Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Farmville, VAThe pilot did not maintain the proper approach path, which resulted in a runway undershoot.NTSB ERA12FA068Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Boynton Beach, FLThe right seat pilot's decision to attempt a low-altitude aerobatic maneuver in a non-aerobatic airplane.NTSB ERA12FA030Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Danbury, CTThe pilot did not maintain clearance from a lighted tower during final approach in night visual conditions.NTSB CEN11FA401Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Columbus, OHThe pilot's spatial disorientation during the takeoff into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in his failure to maintain control of the airplane.NTSB CEN11FA267Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR-22 · South Bend, INThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while on final approach with a gusting crosswind and the subsequent aerodynamic stall and spin during the attempted go-around.NTSB WPR11CA178Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Winslow, AZThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusty crosswind conditions.