# Continental R670-SERIES series - Type: Engine model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 17016 - Manufacturer (registry): CONT MOTOR - Model: R670-SERIES - Engine type: Reciprocating - Power: 225 hp - Installed in: 170 registered aircraft - Page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-r670-series-series The registry names only the engine series, so ADs for every model in the series are matched. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs) Matched to this engine model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment. - [AD 95-21-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-21-15): Aviation Gasoline · Continental Motors A-65-8, C85-12F, C85-12FJ and 77 more. Effective Nov 28, 1995 Historical (superseded or no longer in force): - [AD 94-14-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/94-14-12) (historical): Octane Aviation Gasoline · Teledyne Continental Motors A-65-8, C85-12, E185-11 and 68 more ## Registered aircraft (170, first 50) - [N11241](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11241): [Bowe Walter C Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BOWE%20WALTER%20C%20TRUSTEE), [Sonoma, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Sonoma), built 1931, S/N 3453 - [N11426](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11426): [Badcock Greg J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BADCOCK%20GREG%20J), [Wapato, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Wapato), built 1931, S/N 3490 - [N11432](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11432): [Shepard John A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SHEPARD%20JOHN%20A), [Thornville, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Thornville), built 1933, S/N 3725 - [N11450](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11450): [Santucci John D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SANTUCCI%20JOHN%20D), [Boonton, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Boonton), built 1931, S/N 3534 - [N11465](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11465): [Aerojet Services Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AEROJET%20SERVICES%20INC), [Poplar Grove, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Poplar%20Grove), built 1931, S/N 3537 - [N11473](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11473): [Bowe Walter C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BOWE%20WALTER%20C), [Sonoma, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Sonoma), built 1931, S/N 3514 - [N11481](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11481): [Branin Air Service Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BRANIN%20AIR%20SERVICE%20INC), [Morro Bay, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Morro%20Bay), built 1931, S/N 3561 - [N11482](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11482): [Biscayne Biplanes LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BISCAYNE%20BIPLANES%20LLC), [Green Cove Springs, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Green%20Cove%20Springs), built 1931, S/N 3562 - [N12002](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N12002): [Coonan Gary M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COONAN%20GARY%20M), [Bell Buckle, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Bell%20Buckle), S/N 3619 - [N12457](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N12457): [Niemyjski Justin S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NIEMYJSKI%20JUSTIN%20S), [Franksville, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Franksville), built 1932, S/N 3623 - [N12467](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N12467): [Southern Aircraft Consultancy Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SOUTHERN%20AIRCRAFT%20CONSULTANCY%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [Casper, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Casper), built 1932, S/N 3620 - [N12471](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N12471): [Swander John L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SWANDER%20JOHN%20L), [Desoto, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Desoto), built 1932, S/N 3637 - [N12472](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N12472): [Eaa](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EAA), [Oshkosh, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Oshkosh), built 1932, S/N 3638 - [N13032](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N13032): [Morozowsky Anthony M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MOROZOWSKY%20ANTHONY%20M), [Zanesville, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Zanesville), S/N 3612 - [N13037](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N13037): [Rasor Terry L Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RASOR%20TERRY%20L%20TRUSTEE), [Clayton, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Clayton), built 1932, S/N 3654 - [N13074](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N13074): [Borgerson Mark J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BORGERSON%20MARK%20J), [Montevideo, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Montevideo), built 1933, S/N 3691 - [N13075](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N13075): [Braatz Ronald W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BRAATZ%20RONALD%20W), [Bend, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Bend), built 1933, S/N 3692 - [N13401](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N13401): [Morozowsky Anthony M II](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MOROZOWSKY%20ANTHONY%20M%20II), [Zanesville, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Zanesville), built 1933, S/N 3759 - [N13408](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N13408): [Collings Foundation Inc DBA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COLLINGS%20FOUNDATION%20INC%20DBA), [Stow, MA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MA/Stow), built 1933, S/N 3767 - [N1340X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1340X): [Perry Aaron O](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PERRY%20AARON%20O), [Piqua, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Piqua), S/N 3748 - [N13412](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N13412): [Perry Aaron O](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PERRY%20AARON%20O), [Piqua, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Piqua), built 1933, S/N 3768 - [N13446](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N13446): [Prince William H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PRINCE%20WILLIAM%20H), [Beverly, MA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MA/Beverly), built 1933, S/N 3765 - [N13561](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N13561): [Nielson Erik O](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NIELSON%20ERIK%20O), [Hauppauge, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Hauppauge), built 1933, S/N 3813 - [N13562](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N13562): [Moore Darren C Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MOORE%20DARREN%20C%20TRUSTEE), [Torrance, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Torrance), built 1933, S/N 3816 - [N13567](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N13567): [Nace Jon J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NACE%20JON%20J), [Mishawaka, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Mishawaka), built 1933, S/N 3823 - [N14020](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N14020): [Hatfield Derik L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HATFIELD%20DERIK%20L), [Mesa, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Mesa), built 1934, S/N 3864 - [N14076](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N14076): [Shue John I Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SHUE%20JOHN%20I%20JR), [York, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/York), built 1934, S/N 3941 - [N152E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N152E): [Morozowsky John S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MOROZOWSKY%20JOHN%20S), [Zanesville, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Zanesville), built 1940, S/N 5530 - [N155Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N155Y): [Texas Barnstorming Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TEXAS%20BARNSTORMING%20MUSEUM), [Hallettsville, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Hallettsville), built 1932, S/N 3618 - [N16236](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N16236): [Nielsen Erik O](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NIELSEN%20ERIK%20O), [Hauppauge, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Hauppauge), built 1936, S/N 4457 - [N1708B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1708B): [Rucker Cary A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RUCKER%20CARY%20A), [Burdett, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Burdett), S/N 75-2406 - [N17211](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17211): [Michalek Construction Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MICHALEK%20CONSTRUCTION%20INC), [Keosauqua, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Keosauqua), built 1942, S/N 75-3650 - [N175SE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N175SE): [Wanda Collins Professional Pilot Services LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WANDA%20COLLINS%20PROFESSIONAL%20PILOT%20SERVICES%20LLC), [Madisonville, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Madisonville), built 1943, S/N 75-7287 - [N18613](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N18613): [Yanks Air Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/YANKS%20AIR%20MUSEUM), [Baldwin Park, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Baldwin%20Park), built 1933, S/N 3684 - [N1917W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1917W): [Reed Gretchen M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/REED%20GRETCHEN%20M), [Madison, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Madison), built 1979, S/N 102 - [N1928M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1928M): [Oleary Ruth](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OLEARY%20RUTH), [Jacksonville, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Jacksonville), S/N 75-8808 - [N20900](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N20900): [Wenglarz Maxwell D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WENGLARZ%20MAXWELL%20D), [San Pierre, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/San%20Pierre), S/N 5218 - [N2091S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2091S): [Sterling Foundation](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STERLING%20FOUNDATION), [Valparaiso, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Valparaiso), built 1931, S/N 3494 - [N211](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N211): [Experimental Aircraft Association Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EXPERIMENTAL%20AIRCRAFT%20ASSOCIATION%20INC), [Oshkosh, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Oshkosh), built 1990, S/N 2 - [N220SS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N220SS): [Golden Eagle Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GOLDEN%20EAGLE%20AIR%20LLC), [New Albany, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/New%20Albany), built 1942, S/N 75-3466 - [N2312C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2312C): [Gibson William](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GIBSON%20WILLIAM), [Aberdeen, MS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MS/Aberdeen), built 1966, S/N 1 - [N231MM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N231MM): [Pitts Arnold](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PITTS%20ARNOLD), [Elizabethtown, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Elizabethtown), S/N 25-0038 - [N23PT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N23PT): [Mulsand Lou A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MULSAND%20LOU%20A), [Knoxville, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Knoxville), S/N 211 - [N27933](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N27933): [American Airpower Heritage Fly Museu](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AMERICAN%20AIRPOWER%20HERITAGE%20FLY%20MUSEU), [Dallas, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Dallas), built 1941, S/N 75-630 - [N27WE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N27WE): [Hangar 39 LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HANGAR%2039%20LLC), [Culpeper, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Culpeper), built 1943, S/N 75-6651 - [N28024](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N28024): [Keran David Patrick](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KERAN%20DAVID%20PATRICK), [Eureka, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Eureka), built 1945, S/N 75-2799 - [N29368](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N29368): [Marden Thomas C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MARDEN%20THOMAS%20C), [Erwinna, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Erwinna), built 1940, S/N 5395 - [N29957](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N29957): [Radial Enterprises LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RADIAL%20ENTERPRISES%20LLC), [New Carlisle, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/New%20Carlisle), built 1940, S/N 5454 - [N30149](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N30149): [Lieberman Howard B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LIEBERMAN%20HOWARD%20B), [Sunnyvale, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Sunnyvale), built 1940, S/N 5546 - [N32006](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N32006): [T-28 Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/T-28%20INC), [Dover, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Dover), built 1941, S/N 5637 All 170: https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-r670-series-series/aircraft.md ## NTSB investigations (76, newest 50) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB GAA18CA550](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA550), Sep 1, 2018: Boeing B75N1 (N27WE), Culpeper, VA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground-loop. - [NTSB GAA15CA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA001), Mar 6, 2015: Waco UPF 7 (N32063), Rio Vista, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. - [NTSB ERA14CA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA166), Mar 23, 2014: Waco UIC (N13562), Saint Petersburg, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during landing. - [NTSB CEN11LA606](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA606), Aug 21, 2011: Boeing A75N1(PT17) (N49739), Mt. Clemens, MI, no damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The wing walker’s decision to release his grip of the airplane during an attempted aerial transfer from airplane to helicopter before both aircraft achieved the proper relative positioning for the… - [NTSB DCA10FA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA10FA066), Jun 8, 2010: Boeing B75N1 (N27WE), Arlington, VA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s inadvertent use of the wheel brakes at high speed during the touchdown phase of the landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of familiarity with the feel and… - [NTSB WPR09LA475](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA475), Sep 14, 2009: Waco QCF-2 (N11241), Bend, OR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model airplane. - [NTSB ERA09CA375](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA375), Jul 4, 2009: Waco UPF-7 (N32132), Manteo, NC, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper decision to exit the airplane, with the engine operating. Contributing to the accident was the inadvertent throttle movement by the passenger. - [NTSB DFW07CA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA003), Oct 5, 2006: Boeing 75 (N27933), Sweetwater, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. - [NTSB CHI06CA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA238), Aug 11, 2006: Boeing B75N1 (N5165N), Minerva, OH, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing which resulted in the airplane striking a dirt mound and nosing over. The dirt mound was a factor. - [NTSB ATL01FA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01FA093), Jul 24, 2001: Boeing Stearman PT-17 (N56920), Anniston, AL, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The inadvertent activation of the flight control gust locks by the pilot rated passenger that resulted in the loss of control inflight. Contributing was the pilot in commands failure to follow the… - [NTSB LAX99LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA041), Nov 25, 1998: Boeing A75N1 (N59734), Vacaville, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing variable wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control. - [NTSB NYC98LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA191), Sep 22, 1998: Boeing PT-17 Stearman (N58095), So. Charleston, WV, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing. - [NTSB NYC98LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA008), Oct 5, 1997: Boeing Stearman PT-17 (N49760), Elkton, MD, substantial damage. Probable cause: The inadequate lookout by the pilot of the Cessna and his failure to maintain adequate clearance between his airplane and the active runway. A factor in the accident was the lack of taxiway hold… - [NTSB LAX97LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA016), Oct 12, 1996: Waco QCF (N11481), Big Bear City, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's improper response to a perceived in-flight emergency by abruptly retarding the throttle and failing to properly flare the airplane during the aborted takeoff. The pilot's improper… - [NTSB SEA94LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA222), Aug 28, 1994: Boeing A75N1 (N73617), Caldwell, ID, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE JAMMING OF THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR BRAKE DUE TO AN ACCUMULATION OF A GUMMY DEPOSIT. - [NTSB CHI92LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA272), Sep 10, 1992: Boeing A-75 (N55410), Ottawa, IL, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO ADEQUATELY COMPENSATE FOR WIND CONDITIONS, AND HIS NOT MAINTAINING DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. FACTORS WERE THE CROSSWIND AND WIND GUSTS. - [NTSB MIA92LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA104), Apr 4, 1992: Waco U1-C (N13562), St. Petersburg, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE ON LANDING. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE GUSTY CROSSWINDS. - [NTSB SEA91LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA166), Aug 11, 1991: Waco UBF (N13075), Lincoln City, OR, substantial damage. Probable cause: IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT, AND HIS DELAY IN ABORTING THE TAKEOFF. THE TAILWIND & PROXIMITY OF TREES/BRUSH WERE RELATED FACTORS. - [NTSB LAX91LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA256), Jun 9, 1991: Weaver WACO-ASO (N4W), Montague, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE AND IMPROPER USE OF THE BRAKES. - [NTSB LAX91LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA102), Feb 17, 1991: Curtiss-Wright E-4000 (N9048), Watsonville, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE INADEQUATE DESIGN AND LENGTH OF THE TAILWHEEL ASSEMBLY CABLE. - [NTSB LAX91LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA087), Feb 3, 1991: Waco UIC (N13408), Santa Paula, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE BRITTLE FRACTURE OF THE LEFT BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER TREAD END CAUSING LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. - [NTSB LAX91LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA024), Oct 12, 1990: Boeing B75N1 (N65544), Watsonville, CA, minor damage. Probable cause: THE FAILURE OF THE PILOTS OF BOTH AIRCRAFT TO SEE AND AVOID THE OTHER. - [NTSB CHI90FA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90FA212), Aug 2, 1990: Boeing A75N1 (N25400), Oshkosh, WI, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED SUFFICIENT TO AVOID A STALL/SPIN AT AN ALTITUDE INSUFFICIENT TO EFFECT A FULL RECOVERY. - [NTSB FTW90DPA04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DPA04), Jun 4, 1990: Boeing A75N1 (N27933), Longview, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S ABRUPT USE OF THE WHEEL BRAKES DURING THE LANDING ROLL. - [NTSB DEN90LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA040), Jan 12, 1990: Boeing A75N1 (N49733), Ft Collins, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL, WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT GROUND SWERVE. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: THE PILOT'S LACK OF FAMILIARITY WITH THE AIRCRAFT. - [NTSB FTW88FA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88FA077), Mar 6, 1988: Fairchild M-62C (N63739), Arlington, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: FAILURE OF THE NUMBER SIX CYLINDER AND PISTON. - [NTSB MIA88LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA106), Feb 14, 1988: Waco UPF-7 (N29368), St Petersburg, FL, substantial damage - [NTSB CHI87LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA225), Sep 28, 1987: Boeing A75N1 (N61V), Rochester, IN, substantial damage - [NTSB SEA87FA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87FA165), Aug 16, 1987: Fleet 16B (N41871), Bellevue, WA, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB ATL87LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA014), Nov 1, 1986: Boeing B-75-N1 (N220SS), Columbus, OH, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX86LA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA299), Jul 7, 1986: Boeing N25-3 (N5106N), Van Nuys, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB CHI84LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA273), Jun 30, 1984: Waco UPF-7 (N39717), Hamilton, OH, substantial damage - [NTSB CHI83LA361](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA361), Aug 5, 1983: Waco UPF-7 (N29957), New Lexington, OH, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW82FPM13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FPM13), Jul 7, 1982: Boeing A75 (N69CB), Tulsa, OK, substantial damage - [NTSB CHI82DA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA184), May 22, 1982: Boeing B75N1 (N65544), Alliance, OH, substantial damage - [NTSB CHI81FEK25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81FEK25), Jun 28, 1981: Boeing B75N1 (N65544), Richwood, OH, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW80FA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80FA089), Jul 2, 1980: Fairchild M-62C (N2300M), Plano, TX, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB LAX80DVA19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80DVA19), Feb 28, 1980: Boeing A75 (N56833), Madera, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB DEN80DQA09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN80DQA09), Nov 13, 1979: Stearman B-75 (N55692), Gallup, NM, minor damage - [NTSB LAX79FVG71](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX79FVG71), Aug 24, 1979: Stearman A75N1 (N48784), Fair Oaks, CA, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB FTW79FRD36](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79FRD36), May 28, 1979: Boeing 75 (N65368), Holmwood, LA, substantial damage - [NTSB OAK78DVG66](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK78DVG66), Jul 24, 1978: Boeing A75 (N707R), Lower Lake, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW78DPD02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78DPD02), Oct 15, 1977: Waco UEC (N12471), Fort Worth, TX, substantial damage - [NTSB IAD77FIA17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD77FIA17), Jun 12, 1977: Boeing E75 (N52143), Midland, VA, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX75FUQ02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX75FUQ02), Jul 14, 1974: Fokker DR-1 (N41BC), Tehachapi, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB SEA74DYG41](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA74DYG41), May 17, 1974: Stearman E75 (N49413), Dayton, WA, substantial damage - [NTSB IAD74FIA17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD74FIA17), May 14, 1974: Boeing E75 (N52143), Manassas, VA, substantial damage - [NTSB OAK74DVG15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK74DVG15), Sep 29, 1973: Boeing A75N1 (N707X), Auburn, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB SEA74FYC12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA74FYC12), Aug 26, 1973: Beech A35 (N707B), Salem, OR, substantial damage - [NTSB DEN73FTM27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN73FTM27), Apr 27, 1973: Waco UMF (N14076), Ogden, UT, substantial damage All 76: https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-r670-series-series/ntsb.md ## FAA accident and incident reports (74, newest 50) From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [Incident 20230421004689I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230421004689I), Apr 21, 2023: Waco UBF (N13074), Los Angeles, CA, Minor damage. The pilot stated that he was taxing the aircraft and weaving back and forth for visibility. He then applied the brakes to move back to the left for clearence… - [Incident 20220506006209I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220506006209I), May 6, 2022: Boeing A75N1(PT17) (N58068), Denton, TX, Minor damage. Pilot landed the aircraft and ground looped on the runway. During the single loop, both wing tips struck the runway. Taxied to parking without further incident. - [Incident 20210606009479I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210606009479I), Jun 6, 2021: Boeing PT-17 (N79997), Chino, CA, Minor damage. N79997, a Boeing PT-17, upon landing at Chino airport (cno) runway 26R ground-looped. The pilot[privacy data omitted] was able to restart the aircraft and taxi… - [Incident 20200419004199I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200419004199I), Apr 19, 2020: Boeing A75N1(PT17) (N62159), Diamondhead, MS, Minor damage. >> On Friday 10APR2020 after a evening flight in N62159 returned to 66Y. Upon landing just as wheels touch down a group of pigs ran across the runway west to… - [Accident 20180901016149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180901016149A), Sep 1, 2018: Boeing B75N1 (N27WE), Brandy Station, VA, Substantial damage. On 01SEP2018 a stearman aircraft, N27WE, landed on runway 4, at cjr (Culpeper Regional Airport), ground looped upon landing, struck and dragged the bottom… - [Incident 20160409007039I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160409007039I), Apr 9, 2016: Boeing A75N1(PT17) (N49760), Lakeland, FL, Minor damage. Incident occured during sun n fun fly-in. Crosswind gust during landing on runway 27L at klal. Tcausing the LH wingtip to graze the ground resulting in minor… - [Accident 20150306003129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150306003129A), Mar 6, 2015: Waco UPF-7 (N32063), Rio Vista, CA, Substantial damage. On March 06, 2015, around 1230 PDT, N32063, a Waco UPF-7 tail-wheeled aircraft, ground looped during landing on runway 25 at Rio Vista municipal airport (O88),… - [Incident 20140922021709I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140922021709I), Sep 22, 2014: Waco UPF-7 (N39743), Jacksonville, FL, Minor damage. Aircraft departed herlong airport, enroute to crg, when after 8 minutes of flights it experienced an engine failure. Pilot was in contact with nip tower and… - [Accident 20140323004419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140323004419A), Mar 23, 2014: Waco UIC (N13562), St. Petersburg, FL, Substantial damage. On Sunday March 23, 2014, albert whitted airport, operating off of runway 18/36 because the main runway, which favors the prevailing winds 90% of the time, was… - [Incident 20120706015709I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120706015709I), Jul 6, 2012: Boeing B75N1 (N65996), Springfield, MO, Minor damage. While providing instruction to the aircraft owner, during the landing rollout on rwy 20 at the Springfield - Branson National airport (sgf) in Springfield,… - [Accident 20110821018339A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110821018339A), Aug 21, 2011: Boeing A75N1(PT17) (N49739), Mt Clemens, MI, No damage, 1 fatal. At approximately 1335 local time, while conducting routine surveillance of the 2011 Selfridge air show, inspectors from the east Michigan flight standards… - [Accident 20100608036789A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100608036789A), Jun 8, 2010: Boeing B75N1 (N27WE), Washington, DC, Substantial damage. On June 8, 2010 at approximately 1010 eastern daylight time (EDT) (UTC-4), N27WE, a Boeing stearman model B75N1, registered to and operated by a private… - [Accident 20090914018219A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090914018219A), Sep 14, 2009: Waco QCF (N11241), Bend, OR, Substantial damage. On Monday, September 14, 2009, approximately 9:30 am local time, NX11241, a Waco Qcf was flying from hood river, Oregon to prescott, AZ making a scheduled fuel… - [Incident 20090819015369I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090819015369I), Aug 19, 2009: Boeing A75N1PT17 (N68296), Lincoln, CA, Minor damage. (-23) Pilot lost control on landing during gusty wind conditions and damaged lower wing to the extent it had to be removed for replacement of a spar. No… - [Incident 20081101850639I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20081101850639I), Nov 1, 2008: Boeing A75N1 (N49733), Kingman, AZ, Minor damage. (-23) The pilot and owner [privacy data omitted] informed me at the end of the roll out after landing a strong gust of wind hit the tail and spun the aircraft… - [Incident 20071214831109I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20071214831109I), Dec 14, 2007: Boeing A75N1 (N62159), Decatur, IL, Minor damage. (-23) Airman landed on runway 18 at the Decatur, IL (dec) airport without incident. Airman was cleared to taxi clear of runway 18 and proceed to the FBO. As… - [Accident 20061005020349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20061005020349A), Oct 5, 2006: Boeing 75 (N27933), Sweetwater, TX, Substantial damage. (-23) On October 5, 2006, at 1400 CDT, the pilot of N27933 executed a landing to runway 4 at Avenger field (ksww) near Sweetwater, Texas. Upon landing, the… - [Accident 20060810026819A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060810026819A), Aug 10, 2006: Boeing B75N1 (N5165N), Alliance, OH, Substantial damage. (-23) Airman landed on a narrow private grass strip. On roll out aircraft hit a small dirt pail causing the aircraft to flip over. - [Incident 20030718019609I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030718019609I), Jul 18, 2003: Boeing A75N1 (N73449), Erie, PA, Minor damage. (-23) General aviation incident, Erie airport, PA 7/18/03 1710E, N73449, a B-75, ground-looped after landing on runway 6. The ARFF responded and the aircraft… - [Accident 20010724020359A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010724020359A), Jul 24, 2001: Boeing PT17 (N56920), Anniston, AL, Destroyed, 2 fatal. (.19) On July 24, 2001, at 1030 central daylight time, a Boeing stearman PT-17, N56920, collided with the ground at the indian oaks golf course, in Anniston,… - [Incident 20010527012619I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010527012619I), May 27, 2001: Boeing A75N1 (N58068), Butte, MT, Minor damage. (-23) On may 27, 2001, at 1545Z, a Boeing A7SN (PT17) owned by [privacy data omitted], made an emergency off airport landing in Butte, Montana, due to loss of… - [Incident 20010217001479I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010217001479I), Feb 17, 2001: Waco UPF7 (N32132), Homestead, FL, Minor damage. (-23) A future customer parked her car at a crop dusting strip in Homestead, Florida, at approx. noon on Saturday 17, 2001. She was inquiring about taking a… - [Incident 19990612033239I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990612033239I), Jun 12, 1999: Amtr SPRITSTLOUIS (N211), Oshkosh, WI, Minor damage. (-23) On June 12, 1999 at 1500 CDT a spirit of st louis replica, N211, registered to eaa aviation foundation inc collided with a passenger carrying tram while… - [Accident 19981125046049A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19981125046049A), Nov 25, 1998: Boeing A75N1 (N59734), Vacaville, CA, Substantial damage. (.4) The aircraft ground looped and nosed over during landing. The pilot had monitored ASOS prior to landing, which reported variable winds at 4 to 5 knots.… - [Accident 19981109031799A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19981109031799A), Nov 9, 1998: Amtr STARDUSTER* (N53T), San Luis Obispo, CA, Substantial damage. Acft nosed over after landing. (-23) the accident aircraft was number two, of a flight of two, that had just made a lose trail formation landing on runway 25… - [Accident 19980922035159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980922035159A), Sep 22, 1998: Boeing PT17 (N58095), South Charlesto, WV, Substantial damage. On September 22, 1998, about 1900 eastern daylight time, a Boeing PT-17 stearman, N58095, was substantially damaged during landing at Mallory Airport (WV12),… - [Accident 19971005045729A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19971005045729A), Oct 5, 1997: Boeing A75N1 (N49760), Elkton, MD, Substantial damage. (.4) The pilot of a tail-wheeled stearman performed a run-up at the approach end of the runway in the run-up area, and waited for an airplane to land. The… - [Accident 19961012032059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19961012032059A), Oct 12, 1996: Waco QCF (N11481), Big Bear, CA, Substantial damage. On liftoff beleived smoke in open cockpit. Aborted. Landed hard. Folded right main gear. Debris burn near airport. - [Incident 19960825034009I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960825034009I), Aug 25, 1996: Frchld PT23 (N60994), West Chester, PA, Minor damage. Narrative: pilot struck wingtip of PA28 while attempting to park. Pilot counseled. Incident closed. - [Incident 19960706021019I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960706021019I), Jul 6, 1996: Waco UPF7 (N32132), Kill Devil Hill, NC, Minor damage. Narrative: during landing and brake application, right brake control cable eye bolt sheared in half. Due to the eye bolt failure and uneven ground braking the… - [Incident 19941105045489I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19941105045489I), Nov 5, 1994: Boeing 75 (N28024), Roanoke, VA, Minor damage. Ground looped during landing roll. - [Accident 19940828023809A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940828023809A), Aug 28, 1994: Boeing A75N1 (N73617), Caldwell, ID, Substantial damage. Nosed over on landing roll. Reported right brake locked up. Found gummy deposit on brake mechanism. - [Accident 19920910039139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920910039139A), Sep 10, 1992: Boeing A75 (N55410), Ottawa, IL, Substantial damage. Lost control landing in gusty wind. Left the runway. Struck rocks and nosed over. - [Accident 19920404008699A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920404008699A), Apr 4, 1992: Waco U1C (N13562), St Petersburg, FL, Substantial damage. Nosed over on landing. Blamed windshift to tailwind on landing roll and tower failed to advise or change runway. - [Accident 19910811034509A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910811034509A), Aug 11, 1991: Waco UBF (N13075), Lincoln City, OR, Substantial damage. Tried to take off downwind in rough water. Aborted too late entered area of logs. Wing hit tree prior to stopping. - [Accident 19910609020489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910609020489A), Jun 9, 1991: Waco ASO (N4W), Montague, CA, Substantial damage. Tail wheel vibrated. Lost directional control. Right main clogged with grass leaving runway. Nosed over. - [Incident 19910512026969I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910512026969I), May 12, 1991: Amtr SPRITSTLOUIS (N211), Oshkosh, WI. Engine failed in flight. Emergency landing in field. Rear crankshaft accessory drive gear failed. - [Accident 19910217002509A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910217002509A), Feb 17, 1991: Curtis TRVAIRE4000 (N9048), Watsonville, CA, Substantial damage. Fire erupted in cabin under dash. Slack in tail wheel steering cable shorted out electric junction box. - [Accident 19910203001339A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910203001339A), Feb 3, 1991: Waco U1C (N13408), Santa Paula, CA, Substantial damage. Left brake master cylinder broke off on landing and jammed rudder causing loss of control. Struck wind tee. - [Accident 19901012048551A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19901012048551A), Oct 12, 1990: Boeing B75N1 (N65544), Watsonville, CA, Minor damage. Taxied into wing tip of N24815 that was holding for takeoff. Forward visibility poor. 152 stopped in blind area. - [Accident 19900802029519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900802029519A), Aug 2, 1990: Boeing A75N1 (N25400), Oshkosh, WI, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Lost control during a low level roll and crashed. Was per forming acrobatics for the Oshkosh eaa fly in. - [Accident 19900604018379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900604018379A), Jun 4, 1990: Boeing A75N1 (N27933), Longview, TX, Substantial damage. Tried to correct a wind-caused swerve but locked up brakes. Aircraft flipped onto its back. - [Incident 19900323029889I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900323029889I), Mar 23, 1990: Boeing A75N1 (N68296), Santa Rosa, CA, Minor damage. Pilot lost control on landing and ground looped. - [Accident 19900112001069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900112001069A), Jan 12, 1990: Boeing A75N1 (N49733), Fort Collins, CO, Substantial damage. New owner being checked out in tail dragger. Veered on landing. Check pilot also on controls resulted in ground loop - [Accident 19880306049859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880306049859A), Mar 6, 1988: Frchld M62C (N63739), Arlington, TX, Substantial damage. Engine failed en route over congested area. Nosed over landing in a soccer field. Engine cylinder disinigrated. - [Accident 19880214002409A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880214002409A), Feb 14, 1988: Waco UPF7 (N29368), St Petersburg, FL, Substantial damage. Rough engine. Tried to land rwy 36 overshot tried for rwy 24. Engine quit. Wing stalled. Acft hit and cartwheeled. - [Incident 19871003074269I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19871003074269I), Oct 3, 1987: Boeing A75N1 (N58095), Edgewater, FL, Minor damage. Power failure at altitude. Emergency landing on a highway. Found crank had broken aft of thrust bearing. - [Accident 19870928057239A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870928057239A), Sep 28, 1987: Boeing A75N1 (N61V), Rochester, IN, Substantial damage. Lost directional control on rollout. Ground looped then nosed over. Had a crosswind. - [Accident 19870816050519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870816050519A), Aug 16, 1987: Fleet FLEET16B (N41871), Bellevue, WA, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Power loss on climbout. Hit a tree on forced landing. Indicates fuel shutoff valve was in the off position. - [Accident 19861101052609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19861101052609A), Nov 1, 1986: Boeing B75N1 (N220SS), Columbus, OH, Substantial damage. The aircraft flipped over during landing roll. Misapplied brakes. All 74: https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-r670-series-series/incidents.md ## Service difficulty reports (3) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR CA070804001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA070804001), Aug 1, 2007: SIGHT GLASS. CRACKED. (CAN) AD CF61-7 CALLS FOR AN ANNUAL REPLACEMENT OF THIS TUBE, HOWEVER THIS OPERATOR HAS OBTAINED AN AMOC TO ALLOW OPERATING UNTIL FAILURE. IT HAS BEEN FOUND THA - [SDR CA030527001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA030527001), May 21, 2003: HUB. CRACKED. (CAN) PROPELLER WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED BETWEEN LAMINATIONS, INSIDE THE INTERNAL HUB. MANUFACTURER INDICATES THIS MAY HAVE BEEN CAUSED BY MOISTURE CONTENT FLUCT - [SDR CA010529011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA010529011), Mar 27, 2001: SPAR. CRACKED. (CAN) AIRCRAFDT HEAVILY INSPECTED FOLLOWING GROUND LOOP. CRACK DISCOVERED PROPOGATING FROM AILRON CENTRE HINGE BOLT HOLE AND EXTENDING FOR SEVERAL FEET FOLLOWIN ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (3) Approved for this engine model: the STC's model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. In force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has. - [STC SE04651CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE04651CH): To allow use of l00R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification SPEC-l00R-22. Swift Fuels LLC. Lists R-670-B - [STC SA4005NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4005NM): Precise Flight Inc. Pulselite Control System. Precise Flight Inc. Lists R-670-B - [STC SE5879SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE5879SW): Use of Phillips X/C II 20W-50 and25W-60 oil (OSS 55875) in all Avco reciprocating aircraft engines from 65 to 450 BHP. Phillips Petroleum Co ## PMA parts (OpenAirDocs) (6) Current parts manufacturer approvals (PMA): parts the FAA has approved companies to make as replacements or modifications. Each record lists its models as free text; OpenAirDocs matched them to this engine model on its data sheet, so check the FAA record before relying on it. Newest first. - [72-231114-2](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID199441148320260722204348.0001): TAG-Engine. Swift Fuels, LLC · PMA PQ04423CE · Modification part · Jul 17, 2026 - [72-231114-2](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID199441148320260722204348.0001): TAG-Engine. Swift Fuels, LLC · PMA PQ04423CE · Modification part · Jul 17, 2026 - [UREM37BY](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/D65EE19B6BF575C486257760004A642C.0001): Spark Plug. Aero Accessories Inc · PMA PQ1206CE · Replaces Champion Part No. RHEM37BY · Jun 10, 2010 - [SAP2129](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/0C0130E6A7A85D748525704D00545023.0001): Roller. Sun Air Parts · Replaces 2129 · Mar 7, 2005 - [BH-S](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DA5A72FF57AB007E8525704A005B1E11.0001): Battery Heater. Reiff Corporation · Modification part · Aug 19, 1996 - [BH-L](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/6007EA32DAC4A1C38525704A005B1E10.0001): Battery Heater. Reiff Corporation · Modification part · Aug 19, 1996 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.