NTSB investigations: Continental 0-200 series
45 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Continental 0-200 series, where the defining event was Loss of engine power (partial). 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
| 2008 | 2 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 3 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2011 | 3 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 3 |
| 2015 | 3 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 3 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 3 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2026 | 1 |
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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 ('17020')
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\" = '342'))
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."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('17020')
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" = '342'))
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 WPR26LA327Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportCessna 150E · Siler, WAOn September 1, 2026, at 1220 Pacific daylight time, a Cessna 150E, N3037J, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Siler, Washington. The pilot and pilot rated passenger were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14…NTSB WPR25LA054Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportCessna 150L · Glen Avon, OROn December 4, 2024, about 1420 Pacific standard time, a Cessna 150L, N5330Q, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Glen Avon, Oregon. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…NTSB ERA24LA105Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150 · Parkland, FLA catastrophic engine failure due to oil starvation to the main bearings for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA23LA297Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150L · Elberton, GAThe pilot’s decision to take off with a known engine issue, which resulted in a partial loss of power on the initial climb due to the No. 1 cylinder’s exhaust valve becoming stuck. Contributing to the outcome, was the pilot’s delay in aborting the takeoff.NTSB WPR23FA073Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 150A · Santa Monica, CAA failure of the No. 1 piston connecting rod bearing journal due to oil starvation for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in a complete loss of engine power.NTSB WPR23LA031Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150G · Star Valley, AZThe failure of the No. 1 cylinder exhaust or intake valve which resulted in the partial loss of engine power and subsequent impact with terrain.NTSB CEN22LA141Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150M · Brodhead, WIA loss of engine power due to the fatigue fracture of the No. 1 cylinder’s rocker shaft bosses, which resulted in a forced landing into uneven terrain.NTSB ERA21LA297Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150 · Arden, NCThe inadequate inspection of the throttle control cable assembly, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power during cruise flight.NTSB CEN20LA291Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 140 · Arlington, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a forced landing with a quartering tailwind, following a partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.NTSB CEN20LA260Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportChampion 7EC · Port O'Conner, TXThe loss of engine power due to a stuck intake valve.NTSB CEN20LA239Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150 · Millersport, OHThe loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB CEN19LA275Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150 · Rio Grande City, TXThe loss of engine power following an increase in oil temperature for undetermined reasons during cruise flight, which resulted in a forced landing on unsuitable terrain.NTSB CEN18LA329Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Madison, SDA stuck No. 3 cylinder exhaust valve, which resulted in failure of the associated rocker arm, a partial loss of engine power, and the subsequent forced landing into tall vegetation.NTSB WPR18LA196Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCassutt Iiim · Rosamond, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a low-altitude maneuver after a partial loss of engine power, which resulted in exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and a subsequent accelerated stall. Contributing to the accident was…NTSB CEN18LA177Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Sinton, TXThe inadequate service and repair of the airplane's carburetor, which led to a partial loss of engine power during takeoff and resulted in a forced landing.NTSB GAA17CA306Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150 · Zepp, VAA partial loss of engine power due to the formation of carburetor icing, which resulted from the student pilot’s failure to apply carburetor heat and the flight instructor’s delayed response in applying carburetor heat while operating in conditions conducive…NTSB ERA17LA015Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Stockbridge, GAA partial loss of engine power due to a stuck exhaust valve and the pilot's exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB ERA16LA116Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Gettysburg, PAA partial loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons because examination of the engine and a successful test-run did not reveal any anomalies that would preclude normal operation.NTSB ERA16LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Key Biscayne, FLThe fatigue failure of the No. 1 cylinder intake valve, which resulted in the partial loss of engine power.NTSB ERA15LA368Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Mount Airy, MDThe in-flight fatigue failure of the No. 4 cylinder barrel, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB CEN15LA217Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Neillsville, WIA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because a postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB ERA15LA072Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Brookline, NHThe student pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a wire during an off-airport landing following a partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination.NTSB WPR14LA232Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Ronan, MTA loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined due to insufficient evidence.NTSB CEN14LA161Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Greenwood, INThe flight instructor's failure to ensure that carburetor heat was used while performing maneuvers at reduced power settings in conditions conducive to the formation of carburetor ice, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power due to carburetor ice.…NTSB WPR13LA101Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Matlock, WAA partial loss of engine power after a descent to a lower altitude due to the student pilot's delayed action in applying carburetor heat while operating in conditions conducive to carburetor icing.NTSB ERA13LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Mansfield, MAThe pilots’ failure to apply carburetor heat during takeoff, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power due to the formation of carburetor ice.NTSB CEN12LA388Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A150K · Mamou, LAThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power due to fuel contamination.NTSB WPR12LA228Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Tulare, CAA partial loss of engine power, which was likely the result of carburetor icing.NTSB CEN12LA255Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Wildorado, TXThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN12LA135Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · El Dorado, KSThe loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB ERA12FA143Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Fitchburg, MAA partial loss of engine power due to the formation of carburetor ice and the flight instructor's improper application of carburetor heat.NTSB CEN11CA516Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150F · Harbor Beach, MIThe pilot's delay in using carburetor heat while operating in carburetor icing conditions, resulting in carburetor ice and subsequent partial loss of engine power.NTSB ERA11LA149Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Jonesborough, TNA partial loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN11LA188Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Springdale, ARThe pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB ERA10LA475Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Fayetteville, WVA loss of engine power due to the failure of the left magneto system’s distributor gear as a result of the improper maintenance of the magnetos by maintenance personnel.NTSB WPR10CA337Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150M · Neola, UTA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a power line.NTSB ERA10LA298Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Pahokee, FLA partial loss of power during takeoff for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA10CA220Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150G · Cooperstown, NYA partial loss of engine power during a simulated engine-out demonstration due to carburetor icing.NTSB WPR10LA168Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Tillamook, ORThe partial loss of engine power during climb to cruise due to carburetor icing and the pilot's delay in using carburetor heat.NTSB ERA10LA104Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Doylestown, PAA partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.NTSB CEN09FA364Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Rockwall, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control following a loss of engine power due to contamination in the carburetor. Contributing the severity of the accident was the pilot’s failure to utilize his shoulder harness.NTSB CEN09LA308Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Baton Rouge, LAThe partial loss of engine power due to the instructor pilot's failure to use carburetor heat while operating in conditions conducive to carburetor icing. Contributing to the accident was the instructor pilot's decision to attempt a return to the departure…NTSB CEN09IA172Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Grayslake, ILThe failure of the number 1 cylinder intake valve which resulted in a partial loss of engine power. Contributing to the incident was the failure of the operator to maintain the engine per manufacturer's recommendations.NTSB CHI08LA134Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Palestine, ILThe loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's decision to conduct a low-power spiraling descent operation during conditions conducive to carburetor icing, and the weather that was conducive to carburetor icing.NTSB LAX08LA077Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Mesa, AZA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.