# NTSB investigations: Continental E225 series

A list on [Continental E225 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-e225-series.md).

Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first.

Page 1 of 11 · 513 investigations

- [NTSB ERA26LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA265.md): Beech E35 · Lincoln, AL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 27, 2026 · N3272C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to ensure that the landing gear were extended prior to landing.
- [NTSB CEN26LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA077.md): Beech B35 · La Casa, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 2, 2026 · N5174C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during initial climb after takeoff, leading to an aerodynamic stall and impact with trees.
- [NTSB WPR25FA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25FA205.md): Beech F35 · Eagle Nest, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Jul 6, 2025 · N5009B · Destroyed
  > On July 6, 2025, about 1345 mountain daylight time, a Beech F35, N5009B, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Eagle Nest, New Mexico. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91…
- [NTSB ERA24LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA197.md): Beech F35 · McAlpin, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 27, 2024 · N3880B · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight planning and failure to abort the takeoff at the predetermined decision point.
- [NTSB ERA23FA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23FA265.md): Beech B35 · Orangeburg, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 10, 2023 · N8725A · Destroyed
  > A stuck No. 3 cylinder intake valve, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power and subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB CEN23LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA116.md): Beech G35 · Grand Prairie, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 20, 2023 · N4210D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing.
- [NTSB WPR23LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA104.md): Beech F35 · Gladewater, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 5, 2023 · N123JV · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR22FA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22FA215.md): Beech E35 · Buckeye, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 18, 2022 · N13AR · Destroyed
  > The pilots’ failure to climb and complete a normal traffic pattern after making a low approach and their failure to extend the flaps for reasons that could not be determined, and the flight instructor’s failure to ensure adequate airspeed and bank control…
- [NTSB ERA21FA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21FA308.md): Ryan Navion · Pensacola, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 29, 2021 · N114ST · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during the initial climb, which resulted in a forced, off-airport landing and impact with trees and a fence.
- [NTSB ANC21LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC21LA063.md): Beech F35 · Yakutat, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 11, 2021 · N891JH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to ensure adequate runway distance for landing.
- [NTSB WPR21LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA134.md): Beech G35 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 26, 2021 · N4499D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s distraction in the cockpit which interrupted his pre-landing checklist which resulted in his failure to configure the landing gear prior to touchdown.
- [NTSB CEN21LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA046.md): Navion A · Fremont, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 5, 2020 · N4856K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper positioning of the fuel selector during takeoff, which was not in accordance with the preflight checklist and resulted in fuel starvation, a subsequent total loss of engine power, and an aerodynamic stall during an attempted forced…
- [NTSB ERA21LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA017.md): North American Navion · Palmetto, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 11, 2020 · N8698H · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusting crosswind conditions, which led to a runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN20LA380](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA380.md): Beech 35 · Canyon Lake, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 7, 2020 · N4636D · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for a reason that could not be determined based on available information.
- [NTSB CEN20LA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA262.md): Beech F35 · Ravenna, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 5, 2020 · N4219B · Substantial damage
  > Electrical and engine problems for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.
- [NTSB ERA20LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA044.md): Beech E35 · Okeechobee, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 23, 2019 · N3315C · Destroyed
  > The separation of the throttle control cable from the carburetor throttle control lever resulting in the near total loss of engine power. Contributing to the separation of the throttle cable was the lack of proper securing hardware by unknown maintenance…
- [NTSB WPR19LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA265.md): Beech 35 · Gresham, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 24, 2019 · N5277C · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the instructor’s inadequate in-flight fuel management.
- [NTSB GAA18CA342](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA342.md): Beech D35 · Corona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 28, 2018 · N2167D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadvertent landing gear retraction during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CEN18LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA099.md): Beech 35 · Batesville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 2018 · N4654D · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight control system flutter encounter during a turbulence encounter; the reason for the flutter could not be determined.
- [NTSB ERA18FA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18FA056.md): Beech G35 · Cross City, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 2017 · N354WD · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper decision to continue visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the pilot experiencing spatial disorientation and a subsequent loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB WPR17LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA191.md): North American Navion A · Fortuna, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2017 · N8695H · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine revealed no evidence of any preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB CEN17LA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA282.md): Beech G35 · Wichita Falls, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2017 · N4216D · Substantial damage
  > The flight's encounter with adverse weather conditions at night, which resulted in the pilot's loss of airplane control upon landing due to standing water and a subsequent runway overrun.
- [NTSB CEN17LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA097.md): Beech BE35 · Ozark, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 26, 2017 · N4213B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately monitor the environment and to maintain sufficient altitude to clear power lines.
- [NTSB GAA17CA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA023.md): North American Navion · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 5, 2016 · N8895H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear for landing.
- [NTSB GAA16CA519](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA519.md): Beech G35 · Kooskia, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 16, 2016 · N168B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear during landing.
- [NTSB GAA16CA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA317.md): Ryan Navion · McMinnville, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 13, 2016 · N4171K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to replace the oil filler cap following the preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of engine oil and engine power, an emergency landing, and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR16FA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA102.md): Beech G35 · Surprise, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 7, 2016 · N4401D · Substantial damage
  > The mechanic's failure to properly secure the bolt connecting the throttle cable to the carburetor during the installation of the carburetor, which resulted in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB GAA16CA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA173.md): Beech F35 · Long Island, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 30, 2016 · N4212B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to maneuver at low altitude, which resulted in a collision with power lines and substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer.
- [NTSB CEN16FA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA011.md): Beech G35 · Eaton, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 2015 · N394CW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control in gusting wind conditions and low-level wind shear, following a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to properly monitor the fuel level inflight because of his…
- [NTSB WPR16FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA007.md): Beech G35 · South Lake Tahoe, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 2015 · N4485D · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inability to maintain airplane control due to an encounter with a downdraft that exceeded the airplane’s climb performance capabilities and resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to depart without…
- [NTSB WPR15FA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15FA222.md): Beech F35 · Riverside, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 2015 · N988RH · Destroyed
  > The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination of the airplane and engine. Also causal to the accident was the pilot's decision to attempt to reach the farthest runway and land into the wind instead of…
- [NTSB WPR15FA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15FA181.md): Beech F35 · Everett, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 2015 · N4224B · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to debris within the fuel servo, which restricted fuel flow throughout the engine fuel system and resulted in a partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB GAA15CA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA124.md): Beech D35 · Sunriver, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 29, 2015 · N2984B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's distraction from completing his before landing checklist and inability to hear the gear warning…
- [NTSB WPR14CA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA060.md): Beech G35 · Placerville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 2, 2013 · N145WP · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's collision with a deer on the runway during landing.
- [NTSB WPR13FA368](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA368.md): Beech E35 · West Yellowstone, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2013 · N3226C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while aligning the airplane with the runway for landing, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's…
- [NTSB CEN13LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA199.md): Ryan Navion · Broomfield, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 2013 · N4276K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and decision to take off at a high density altitude and in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR12LA434](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA434.md): Navion Navion · Lompoc, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2012 · N4418K · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB WPR12LA396](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA396.md): Beech G35 · Oceano, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2012 · N4454D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the design maneuvering speed during descent in turbulence, which resulted in structural damage to the aft fuselage.
- [NTSB CEN12CA355](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA355.md): Ryan Navion · Rockville, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 9, 2012 · N4943K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to attain the proper touchdown point during landing, which resulted in a runway overrun.
- [NTSB ERA11FA431](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA431.md): Beech G35 · Byron, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2011 · N156RP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s sustained flight at airspeeds in excess of the airplane's never exceed speed during a steep descent, which resulted in a subsequent in-flight structural failure due to overstress.
- [NTSB WPR11LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA172.md): Beech G35 · Whidbey Island, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 2011 · N4211D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to prioritize flying over navigation due to his diverted attention, which allowed the airplane to near a restricted area, which, in turn, led the pilot to enter a rapid avoidance maneuver and subsequently lose airplane control.…
- [NTSB CEN11CA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA212.md): Beech G35 · Brenham, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 27, 2011 · N437D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear during the approach resulting in a gear-up landing.
- [NTSB ERA11LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA099.md): Beech F35 · Syracuse, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 2010 · N3448B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during landing with airframe structural icing, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s continued flight into known icing conditions.
- [NTSB WPR11LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA004.md): Beech A35 · Blue Diamond, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 2010 · N8402A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN10LA440](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA440.md): Beech F35 · Enid, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 2010 · N3858B · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN10FA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA299.md): Beech G35 · Marble, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 2010 · N887M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s miscalculation of the airplane's turn radius and climb capabilities at high altitude, resulting in controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of mountain flying experience and restricted visibility due to the…
- [NTSB WPR10CA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA226.md): Beech B35 · Burbank, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 19, 2010 · N5032C · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's encounter with turbulence while at an airspeed above maneuvering airspeed, which exceeded the limit load of the stabilizers and ruddervators.
- [NTSB ERA09LA532](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA532.md): Ryan Navion · Fire Island, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2009 · N4467K · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel starvation as a result of a deteriorated fuel gasket.
- [NTSB WPR09FA391](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA391.md): Navion Navion A · Adrian, OR · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2009 · N4898K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control while in cruise flight due to spatial disorientation, which resulted in an exceedence of the design stress limits of the aircraft and led to an in-flight structural failure.
- [NTSB CEN09CA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA223.md): Beech D35 · Taos, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 16, 2009 · N342R · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the student pilot to complete the before landing checklist. Contributing to the accident was his failure to lower the landing gear before landing.

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## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
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_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c."mKey" = a.case_mkey
WHERE a.engine_model_code IN ('17015')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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