NTSB investigations: Continental 0-300 series

44 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Continental 0-300 series, where the defining event was Loss of engine power (total). 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

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NTSB investigations: Continental 0-300 series per year, 2008–2026: 44 cases
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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.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('17022')
      AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' e WHERE e.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND e.aircrafts_position = x.position AND e.\"isDefiningEvent\" AND e.\"tier2Number\" = '341'))
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB WPR26LA081Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172E · Kingman, AZThe pilot’s failure to use a pre-takeoff checklist, which resulted in the fuel selector being in the off position, and subsequent loss of engine power during takeoff.Jan 14, 2026 · N7783U · Substantial damageNTSB WPR25LA307Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportCessna 172 · Anacortes, WAOn September 22, 2025, about 1157 Pacific daylight time, a Cessna 172, N6831A, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Anacortes, Washington. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…Sep 22, 2025 · N6831A · Substantial damageNTSB ERA25LA345Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportCessna 172 · Williston, FLOn September 13, 2025, about 0733 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 172G, N345QA, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Williston, Florida. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…Sep 13, 2025 · N345QA · Substantial damageNTSB ERA25LA324Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · New Smyrna Beach, FLMaintenance personnel’s failure to detect and address water contamination of the airplane’s fuel system, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during initial climb.Aug 29, 2025 · N1607F · Substantial damageNTSB CEN25LA305Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportStolp Starduster SA300 · Marshall, AROn August 6, 2025 about 1552 central daylight time, a Stolp Starduster SA 300 airplane was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Marshall, Arkansas. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated under the provisions of Title 14…Aug 6, 2025 · N983AM · Substantial damageNTSB ERA25LA261Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportCessna 172H · Century, FLOn July 9, 2025, about 1820 central daylight time, a Cessna 172, N3254C, was involved in an accident near Century, Florida. The pilot and the passenger were not injured. The flight was conducted as a 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The…Jul 9, 2025 · N3254C · Substantial damageNTSB WPR23LA320Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172H · Santa Rosa, CAThe pilot’s inadequate fuel management which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.Aug 19, 2023 · N3282L · Substantial damageNTSB CEN23LA067Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172F · Auburn Hills, MIThe catastrophic engine failure due to lack of oil lubrication, which resulted from the pilot’s failure to follow the airplane and engine manufacturers’ guidance for cold weather operation.Dec 21, 2022 · N8768U · Substantial damageNTSB CEN22LA098Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Youngstown, OHA loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on available information, which resulted in a forced landing.Jan 8, 2022 · N3964L · Substantial damageNTSB ERA22LA045Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Decatur, GAOil exhaustion due to an oil leak that resulted in a total loss of engine power.Nov 4, 2021 · N172XX · Substantial damageNTSB CEN21LA316Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172F · Eagle Butte, SDA total loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the No. 6 connecting rod.Jul 11, 2021 · N5340R · Substantial damageNTSB WPR21LA224Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172G · Washington, CAA total loss of engine power during an enroute climb due to a stuck exhaust valve and multiple failed piston compression rings.Jun 2, 2021 · N3871L · Substantial damageNTSB CEN21LA103Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172H · Cypress, TXA total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.Dec 29, 2020 · N3702R · Substantial damageNTSB ERA21LA091Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Pleasant Valley, NYA total loss of engine power due to failure of the magnetos, which were not overhauled in accordance with the manufacturer’s time specifications.Dec 27, 2020 · N8311X · Substantial damageNTSB GAA20CA006Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Kaplan, LAThe pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation, a total loss of engine power, and impact with a pole during an off-airport landing.Oct 5, 2019 · N7871U · Substantial damageNTSB ERA19TA098Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3Final reportCessna 172 · Lignum, VAA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Feb 10, 2019 · N7414N · Substantial damageNTSB ANC19LA008Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Whittier, AKA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.Nov 27, 2018 · N7207A · DestroyedNTSB CEN18LA352Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Rushville, INLoss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat in weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing.Aug 27, 2018 · N4379L · Substantial damageNTSB ERA18LA169Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172D · Quinton, VAA loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.Jun 16, 2018 · N2777U · Substantial damageNTSB CEN18LA051Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172C · Algona, IAThe No. 1 cylinder head separating at the cylinder head-to-barrel interface and the subsequent total loss of engine power.Dec 9, 2017 · N8856B · Substantial damageNTSB ERA16CA277Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Gray, GAThe pilot's failure to properly manage the available fuel supply, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.Jun 29, 2016 · N288GB · Substantial damageNTSB ERA15LA363Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172E · Gettysburg, PAThe total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain a proper approach speed during the forced landing, which resulted in impact with trees.Sep 19, 2015 · N3647S · Substantial damageNTSB ERA15CA327Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Riviera Beach, FLThe pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat prior to descending in atmospheric conditions conducive to icing, which resulted in a total loss of power.Aug 22, 2015 · N8952B · Substantial damageNTSB CEN15LA215Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 - H · Circleville, TXThe failure of the engine to regain normal power after a simulated engine failure due to carburetor icing, which resulted in a forced landing on muddy terrain and a subsequent nose-over.Mar 24, 2015 · N8282L · Substantial damageNTSB WPR15LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172D · Fresno, CAThe pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.Jan 4, 2015 · N2948U · Substantial damageNTSB ANC14FA002Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172C · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot’s failure to ensure that adequate fuel was on board the airplane, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent collision with terrain.Oct 18, 2013 · N1512Y · Substantial damageNTSB ERA14LA008Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 - F · Gainesville, FLA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because a postaccident engine examination and test run revealed no anomalies.Oct 5, 2013 · N8715U · Substantial damageNTSB WPR13LA378Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172B · Sisters, ORA loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because the engine was not properly preserved to prevent corrosion after the wreckage was recovered from the lake.Aug 18, 2013 · N8141X · Substantial damageNTSB CEN13LA216Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Wonewoc, WIThe restricted vented fuel cap and obstructed fuel vent lines, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.Apr 1, 2013 · N8033B · Substantial damageNTSB WPR13CA163Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172G · Temecula, CAThe pilot's inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.Mar 22, 2013 · N5931R · Substantial damageNTSB WPR13LA098Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172F · Marysville, CAA total loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel starvation, which resulted from maintenance personnel’s improper installation of the fuel selector handle. Contributing to the accident was an incorrectly modified fuel selector handle assembly.Jan 20, 2013 · N5208F · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12LA545Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172E · East Bend, NCA total loss of engine power during the initial climb after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.Sep 1, 2012 · N377SP · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12LA253Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172B · San Andreas, CAA loss of engine power in cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because a postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.Jun 9, 2012 · N7458X · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12LA101Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172D · Belhaven, NCA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.Dec 4, 2011 · N2344U · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12CA036Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172F · Atlanta, GAThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.Oct 17, 2011 · N5419R · Substantial damageNTSB CEN11LA388Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Ironton, OHThe total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.May 28, 2011 · N5663R · Substantial damageNTSB WPR11LA135Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Wikieup, AZA total loss of engine power during cruise flight resulting from the failure of a fuel line. Contributing to the accident was inadequate maintenance inspections that failed to detect the deteriorating fuel line.Feb 15, 2011 · N2561L · Substantial damageNTSB WPR11LA062Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172E · Suisun City, CAA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Nov 27, 2010 · N5582T · Substantial damageNTSB ERA10FA202Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172E · West Milford, NJThe complete loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.Apr 3, 2010 · N5528T · Substantial damageNTSB WPR10LA087Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172F · Corona, CAA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Dec 17, 2009 · N8520U · Substantial damageNTSB ERA09LA372Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172D · Shepherdsville, KYThe mechanic's improper inspection of the mixture control cable.Jun 27, 2009 · N172TJ · Substantial damageNTSB WPR09CA113Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172D · Bow, WAA total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and failure to verify the fuel quantity on board.Feb 9, 2009 · N2404Y · Substantial damageNTSB CHI08CA264Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Pullman, MIA complete loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the rough terrain encountered during the forced landing.Aug 24, 2008 · N3901R · Substantial damageNTSB CHI08CA157Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172C · Nortonville, NDThe pilot's inadequate preflight which resulted in insufficient fuel on board to complete the flight. A factor associated with the accident was the soft terrain encountered during the forced landing.Jun 4, 2008 · N1437Y · Substantial damage