NTSB investigations: Continental 0-200 series

25 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Continental 0-200 series, where the defining event was Collision during takeoff/land. 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 0-200 series per year, 2008–2026: 25 cases
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Latest cases

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.\"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\" = '490'))
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB ANC24LA023Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150L · Deer Park, WAThe pilot’s improper landing flare which resulted in the airplane contacting the ground short of the runway.Apr 8, 2024 · N19390 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA24LA063Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150L · Lajas, PRThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from bushes alongside the runway, which resulted in a loss of directional control during the takeoff.Dec 10, 2023 · N1707Q · Substantial damageNTSB ERA23LA222Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150M · Hernando, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from obstacles during takeoff at night.May 8, 2023 · N150VL · Substantial damageNTSB WPR21LA255Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150 · Terreton, IDThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during a go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with terrain.Jun 30, 2021 · N1972L · Substantial damageNTSB ERA21LA271Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150 · Bentleyville, PAThe flight instructor and student pilot’s inadequate preflight performance planning which resulted in a takeoff attempt with insufficient available runway, a loss of control, and impact with terrain.Jun 28, 2021 · N22307 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA363Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150 · Elkader, IAThe pilot's delayed decision to go around, which resulted in a collision with trees and terrain.Jun 20, 2019 · N6471F · Substantial damageNTSB CEN18LA274Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Lakeview, ARThe student pilot’s impairment by alcohol and multiple medications, which led to his failure to maintain obstacle clearance during takeoff and the subsequent exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and…Jul 12, 2018 · N50183 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA546Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150 · Siler City, NCThe pilot's improper decision to take off with known electrical issues, which distracted him and led to a loss of directional control during the takeoff roll.Sep 20, 2017 · N6250T · Substantial damageNTSB WPR16LA185Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHoover David Arnold AR 6 · Reno, NVThe pilot of Race 11’s failure to maintain clearance from Race 1 during takeoff, and the insufficient abort procedures specified within the race rules. Contributing to the accident was the pilot of Race 1’s decision to shut down the engine on the runway and…Sep 18, 2016 · N616DH · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB CEN16FA216Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Rockville, INThe pilot's use of an improper soft-field takeoff procedure, which resulted in the airplane having insufficient airspeed to climb out of ground effect and its subsequent impact with trees near the departure end of the runway.Jun 13, 2016 · N102DK · DestroyedNTSB ERA15CA209Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150D · Balsam Grove, NCThe pilot's decision to attempt an off airport takeoff, and failure to maintain adequate clearance during the initial climb in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a collision with trees.May 8, 2015 · N5981T · Substantial damageNTSB ERA15LA165Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Masscotte, FLThe pilot's failure to use carburetor heat during the flight while operating in conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to take off…Mar 20, 2015 · N8254S · Substantial damageNTSB CEN13CA031Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150 · Carrollton, OHThe airplane’s collision with two deer during the takeoff roll.Oct 24, 2012 · N5978E · Substantial damageNTSB ERA11CA377Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150M · Ridgeway, VAThe pilot's decision to takeoff using a flap setting higher than the manufacturer's recommended setting for takeoff.Jul 5, 2011 · N9416U · Substantial damageNTSB CEN11LA366Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Sully, IAThe pilot's failure to attain an adequate climb rate during the initial takeoff, resulting in the airplane settling back down and departing the runway. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation.May 31, 2011 · N7818F · Substantial damageNTSB ANC10CA090Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150L · Kenai, AKThe pilot's decision to takeoff from a remote lake after overloading the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of a seaplane rating.Sep 12, 2010 · N1612Q · Substantial damageNTSB ERA10CA420Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150A · West Liberty, KYThe pilot's premature turn toward trees during the initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the airplane's high gross weight and density altitude that precluded a normal takeoff and climb.Aug 14, 2010 · N7023X · Substantial damageNTSB WPR10FA326Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Keller, WAThe student pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from obstacles during the initial climb.Jul 6, 2010 · N1053M · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09CA449Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportFoglio Tiger CUB · Toronto, OHThe pilot not turning off the carburetor heat prior to takeoff resulting in the engine's reduced performance, and his failure to remain clear of the tree during takeoff.Jul 18, 2009 · N312TC · Substantial damageNTSB ERA09CA270Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150G · Kingston, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during approach.Apr 24, 2009 · N2792S · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09FA015Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Cedar Lake, MIThe student pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's overall lack of flight experience.Oct 11, 2008 · N3623J · Substantial damageNTSB LAX08CA291Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft F19 · Harper, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree during the takeoff initial climb.Sep 6, 2008 · N208AP · Substantial damageNTSB CHI08CA276Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150J · Spring Grove, ILThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and his failure to maintain clearance from the trees. Contributing factors were the trees and the high density altitude.Aug 31, 2008 · N50753 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC08LA088Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Manley Hot Spgs, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, which resulted in a collision with a ditch during the takeoff roll. Factors contributing to the accident were low light conditions at dusk, and soft terrain.Jul 12, 2008 · N22563 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA08CA143Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150M · Cove, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with terrain during a go-around.May 28, 2008 · N63422 · Substantial damage