NTSB investigations: Continental IO-550-N, FL

15 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.

Cases per year

20082026
NTSB investigations: Continental IO-550-N, FL per year, 2008–2026: 15 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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'FL' 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 ('17215'))
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB ERA26LA182Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportDonald E Johnston Velocity XL-RG · Crestview, FLThe pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing.Apr 17, 2026 · N621CM · Substantial damageNTSB ERA26LA158Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Daytona Beach, FLAn in-flight collision with a bird while enroute.Mar 27, 2026 · N41CA · Substantial damageNTSB ERA26LA044Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Eastpoint, FLThe pilot’s loss of airplane control during a go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper recovery from an aerodynamic stall.Nov 17, 2025 · N508WH · Substantial damageNTSB ERA23LA150Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Fernandina Beach, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing in gusting crosswind conditions, with resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a runway identifier sign.Feb 17, 2023 · N740NG · Substantial damageNTSB GAA20CA088Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportHiggins John H/Williams John D Questair Venture · Daytona Beach, FLThe pilot's unstabilized approach, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing, loss of directional control, and impact with a tree and then terrain.Oct 27, 2019 · N35HW · DestroyedNTSB ERA19LA253Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportVelocity XL-5 · St. Cloud, FLThe pilot’s failure to properly secure the airplane electrical system’s positive/negative leads to the 24v battery, which resulted in a total loss of electrical and engine power in flight.Aug 21, 2019 · N735D · Substantial damageNTSB 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.May 28, 2018 · N269DW · Substantial damageNTSB 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.May 5, 2017 · N271TS · Substantial damageNTSB 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…Mar 9, 2012 · N444VR · Substantial damageNTSB 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…Feb 29, 2012 · N544SR · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Nov 13, 2011 · N661FT · Substantial damageNTSB ERA10CA445Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportColumbia Aircraft Mfg LC42-550FG · Tampa, FLThe pilot's failure to reduce engine power following a high-powered engine start.Aug 26, 2010 · N1321C · Substantial damageNTSB ERA10LA135Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Indiantown, FLThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in damage to the nose landing gear and the airplane nosing over.Feb 6, 2010 · N155ZS · Substantial damageNTSB ERA10CA071Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus SR-22 · Everglades City, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the attempted go-around.Nov 21, 2009 · N609SR · Substantial damageNTSB MIA08LA089Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportDayon Lancair Legacy · Lakeland, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's distraction with the canopy during takeoff.Apr 13, 2008 · N1177M · Substantial damage