# NTSB investigations: Continental C90 series NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports. Page 4 of 23 · 1,117 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB CHI08CA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA250.md): Piper J-3 · North Branch, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 10, 2008 · N42080 · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power as a result of oil starvation to the number one rod bearing and number one connecting rod. Contributing to the accident was the rough terrain. - [NTSB LAX08CA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA186.md): Alon A2 · Sandpoint, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 17, 2008 · N1018S · Substantial damage > The airplane struck a deer on the runway while performing touch-and-go landings. Contributing to the accident was the dusk light condition. - [NTSB CHI08LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA166.md): Helton Lark 95 · West Carrollton, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2008 · N86657 · Destroyed > The improper installation of spark plugs during the annual inspection which resulted in a loss of engine power shortly after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain during the forced landing. - [NTSB NYC08CA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA120.md): Cessna 140 · Dayton, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 2, 2008 · N3536V · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. - [NTSB CHI08CA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA087.md): Cessna 140 · Poplar Grove, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 23, 2008 · N3527V · Substantial damage > The left wing skin "fabric patch" separated from the wing ribs and spars for an undetermined reason. - [NTSB NYC08CA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA125.md): Cessna 140 · Halls, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 19, 2008 · N2086V · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's inadequate remedial action. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. - [NTSB CHI08LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA080.md): Cessna 140 · Grand Meadow, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 2008 · N3537V · Substantial damage > The pilot's continued visual flight into an area of known instrument meteorological conditions in an airplane not equipped for instrument flight, and his failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering at low altitude. - [NTSB CHI07LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA240.md): Aircoupe F-1A · Greenwood, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 2007 · N3041G · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, which resulted in the pilot having to perform a forced landing to unsuitable terrain. Factors contributing to the accident were the carburetor icing conditions and the broken carbuerator heat lever. - [NTSB CHI07CA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA178.md): Aeronca 7EC · Hillsdale, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 24, 2007 · N7597E · Substantial damage > The aircraft control not maintained by the pilot during landing rollout. - [NTSB CHI07CA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA155.md): Champion 7EC · Sioux Falls, SD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 25, 2007 · N9904Y · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and the excessive pull-up during the initial takeoff climb which resulted in the stall. A factor associated with the accident was the crosswind condition. - [NTSB SEA07LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA098.md): Luscombe 8F · Ocala, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2007 · N882JB · Substantial damage > The failure of the left main axle during the landing roll, which resulted in the collapse of the left main landing gear. A crosswind on the landing runway was a factor. - [NTSB CHI07LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA096.md): Alon A2 · Ravenna, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 2007 · N992DC · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat in cruise flight. Carburetor icing conditions and a ditch were factors. - [NTSB DFW07CA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA033.md): Stits Flut-R-Bug SA6B · Camerson, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 2, 2006 · N3129 · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper landing flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing which resulted in a hard landing. A factor was the delayed remedial action by the flight instructor. - [NTSB NYC07CA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA028.md): Piper PA-11 · Van Hornsville, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 11, 2006 · N4549M · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during landing. - [NTSB DEN07CA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07CA019.md): Luscombe 8F · Wellsville, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 5, 2006 · N26324 · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to the ingestion of the number 2 intake valve into its cylinder. Contributing factors included the pilot allowing the airspeed and altitude to drop, making a safe landing not possible. - [NTSB NYC06CA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA194.md): Champion 7FC · Harmonsburg, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 5, 2006 · N9866B · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper altitude/clearance on final approach, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees. - [NTSB DFW06CA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA189.md): Piper PA19/L-18C · Katy, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 22, 2006 · N3134F · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin. - [NTSB ANC06LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06LA030.md): Mooney M-10 · Salinas, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 2006 · N9533V · Substantial damage > The pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather, and his failure to maintain sufficient airspeed, which resulted in a loss of control and an inadvertent stall/spin during cruise flight. Factors associated with the accident are a low ceiling with… - [NTSB MIA06LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06LA068.md): Champion 7EC · Zellwood, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 2006 · N4387C · Substantial damage > A loss of directional control due to the spring connecting the rudder to the tailwheel horn being detached. - [NTSB NYC06LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA070.md): Champion 7FC · Dover-Foxcroft, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 2006 · N7694E · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which failed to detect ice in the fuel system, resulting in a loss of engine power during takeoff-initial climb, and an in-flight collision with trees. - [NTSB CHI06CA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA056.md): Champion 7EC · Platteville, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 23, 2005 · N7592B · Substantial damage > The student pilot not maintaining directional control during the landing. A factor was the snow bank the pilot encountered. - [NTSB MIA06CA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06CA027.md): Ercoupe 415C · Wiersdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 11, 2005 · N99009 · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper planning and failure to abort the takeoff in sufficient time which resulted in the airplane overrunning the runway and nosing over. - [NTSB ANC05LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05LA149.md): Champion 7EC · Wasilla, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 2005 · N4384C · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering over wildlife, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and subsequent collision with trees. A factor contributing to the accident was an inadvertent stall. - [NTSB SEA05LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA176.md): Alon A-2A · Helena, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2005 · N5467F · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a forced landing and nose over. A factor contributing to the accident was the ground bordering the runway pavement. - [NTSB CHI05CA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA206.md): Luscombe 8F · Sturtevant, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 31, 2005 · N1841B · Substantial damage > The pilot not obtaining/maintaining airplane control during the aborted takeoff. A factor was the berm. - [NTSB LAX05LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA103.md): Luscombe 8F · Kapolei, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 2005 · N2248B · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the quartering tailwind conditions, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing. Related factors were the tailwind and crosswind. - [NTSB ANC05CA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05CA024.md): Piper PA-19 · Big Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 22, 2005 · N5417H · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff/landing/taxi area, which resulted in an on-ground encounter with a berm, a loss of control on the ground, and collapse of the main landing gear. Factors associated with the accident were flat light conditions,… - [NTSB ATL05CA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA040.md): Champion 7FC · Soperton, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 6, 2005 · N8566E · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff roll, which resulted in an on-ground collision with trees. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience in a tailwheel airplane. - [NTSB SEA05LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA026.md): Cessna 140 · Spanaway, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 2004 · N3571V · Substantial damage > The pilot's misjudgment of distance/altitude during final approach to land which resulted in an undershoot and in flight collision with a fence. A factor was the pilot's alcohol impairment. - [NTSB IAD05LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA011.md): Champion 7EC · Clarksburg, WV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 2004 · N4306C · Substantial damage > The pilot's inability to operate the airplane's brake pedals which resulted in the loss of aircraft control. - [NTSB ANC05CA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05CA011.md): Champion 7FC · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 30, 2004 · N4851E · Substantial damage > The instructor pilot's inadequate supervision of the student, which resulted in a loss of control during the landing roll, and subsequent nose over. - [NTSB ANC04CA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04CA105.md): Piper PA-18 · Healy, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 6, 2004 · N7472D · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a collision with vegetation and a nose over. A factor contributing to the accident was a tailwind. - [NTSB ANC04CA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04CA082.md): Piper J3C · Palmer, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 22, 2004 · N3458N · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate evaluation of the wind conditions which resulted in an encounter with a downdraft during the takeoff/initial climb, and subsequent collision with trees and terrain. Factors contributing to the accident were the presence of a downdraft,… - [NTSB ATL04LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA158.md): Pitts S-1 · Durham, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2004 · N177J · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain. - [NTSB NYC04CA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA159.md): Luscombe 8F · Andover, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 4, 2004 · N803B · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during approach. A factor was windshear. - [NTSB CHI04CA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA160.md): Champion 7FC · Carmi, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 20, 2004 · N7690E · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, his decision to continue the takeoff when the aircraft had left the runway surface, and his selection of unsuitable terrain for the continued takeoff. An additional cause was the… - [NTSB ATL04LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA100.md): Alon A2 · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 2004 · N5674F · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation resulting from a crack in the gascolator bowl. - [NTSB LAX04FA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04FA168.md): Alon A2 · Cameron Park, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 2004 · N6374V · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering for a forced landing, which resulted in a stall/spin. Also causal was the partial loss of engine power due to improperly secured magnetos. - [NTSB FTW04LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA096.md): Cessna 140 · Portland, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 2004 · N2435V · Substantial damage > The pilots failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertant stall while executing a forced landing. A factor was the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB CHI04LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA082.md): Alon A2 Ercoupe · Hawley, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 2004 · N825DC · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the fence post. - [NTSB NYC04CA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA031.md): Piper PA-18 · Westfield, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 9, 2003 · N3194Z · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while landing. - [NTSB ATL04LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA032.md): Luscombe 8F · Lawrenceburg, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 2003 · N9929C · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing rollout resulting in the airplane veering to the right and collapsing the left main landing gear with a side load. - [NTSB LAX04LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA009.md): Luscombe 8F · Murrieta, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 2003 · N1918B · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather which resulted in VFR flight into IMC, and his failure to maintain terrain clearance. Fog and rising terrain were contributing factors. - [NTSB SEA03LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA194.md): Luscombe 8F · Bremerton, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2003 · N9913C · Substantial damage > Aircraft control was not maintained during the landing roll which resulted in the aircraft nosing over. - [NTSB ANC03FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03FAMS1.md): Alon A-2 (Aircoupe) · Ketchikan, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Aug 17, 2003 · N6520Q · Destroyed > Undetermined.. - [NTSB SEA03LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA111.md): Piper PA-11 · Alzada, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2003 · N4565M · Destroyed > The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate flying airspeed in a turn while maneuvering close to the ground resulting in a stall condition. A contributing factor was the turbulent wind conditions. - [NTSB ANC03LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA058.md): Cessna 140A · Anchorage, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2003 · N9667A · Substantial damage > The pilot's excessive application of the brakes during the landing roll of a short field landing, which resulted in the airplane nosing over. - [NTSB CHI03LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA157.md): Cessna 140A · Grinnell, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 2003 · N5667C · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadvertent ground loop. Factors contributing to the accident were the wind gusts and crosswind conditions. - [NTSB SEA03LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA088.md): Aeronca 7EC · Oregon City, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 2003 · N4712E · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing roll. A tailwind and gusting conditions were factors. - [NTSB CHI03LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA112.md): Aeronca 7AC · Grand Rapids, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 2003 · N84868 · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to obtain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall. The short, soft, takeoff area, and the trees were contributing factors. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?engine=17009&page=5 ## 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_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 ('17009')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=17009&page=4 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. 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