# 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.

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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB FTW97LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA076.md): Cessna 140A · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 4, 1997 · N3799V · Substantial damage
  > The fracture of the right main landing gear for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB FTW97LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA052.md): Luscombe 8F · Floydada, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1996 · N1907K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind during landing. Factors were the crosswind and the locked left main wheel brake.
- [NTSB CHI97LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA001.md): Cessna 140A · Allegan, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1996 · N5393C · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB FTW96LA367](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA367.md): Jackson Sonerai I · Santa Fe, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1996 · N103HJ · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel. The lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing was a related factor.
- [NTSB SEA96LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA203.md): Forney F-1 · Bozeman, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1996 · N7551C · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to adequately service the engine with oil before flight, which resulted in a loss of oil pressure and a subsequent forced landing. The high vegetation and embankment at the forced landing site were related factors.
- [NTSB NYC96LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA151.md): American Champion 7EC · Rochester, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1996 · N8910R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for winds and his failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a ground loop and dragging of the wing on the runway.
- [NTSB CHI96LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA196.md): Cessna 140 · Potter, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1996 · N3609V · Substantial damage
  > a fatigue fracture of the landing gear axle.
- [NTSB NYC96LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA112.md): Aeronca 7EC · New Castle, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1996 · N1536E · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground swerve and an encounter with high grass and a ditch off the side of the runway.
- [NTSB LAX96LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA137.md): Bumford GR-7 · Temecula, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 1996 · N555GR · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane, while performing an aerobatic maneuver, which resulted in inadvertent entry into a spin. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's lack of recent experience in fixed wing aircraft, his lack of…
- [NTSB FTW96LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA052.md): Champion 7FC · Fredericksburg, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 1995 · N9899B · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors were the binding tailwheel and the pilot's lack of experience in tailwheel airplanes.
- [NTSB CHI96LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA033.md): Forney F-1 · Estherville, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1995 · N7515C · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing. A factor associated with the accident was the crosswind condition.
- [NTSB MIA96LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA007.md): Forney ERCOUPE-2 · Cartersville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1995 · N3027G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's decision to continue flight with the inoperative fuel transfer pump which resulted in loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. The inoperative fuel transfer pump and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing were…
- [NTSB CHI95LA329](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA329.md): Aeronca 7EC · Hudson, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1995 · N4666E · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper decision to attempt a touch-and-go on a short airstrip.
- [NTSB NYC95LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA216.md): Piper J-3 · Boothbay Harbor, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1995 · N98503 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudgment of distance and altitude, while on final approach to land. Factors relating to the accident were: sunglare, and the pilot's lack of visual cues (visual perception).
- [NTSB FTW95LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA272.md): Piper PA-18-95 · Rio Hondo, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1995 · N5424H · No damage
  > The failure of the pilot to properly supervise a non-passenger resulting in the individual being struck by the propeller.
- [NTSB NYC95LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA115.md): Pitcher W-8 · Mineral, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1995 · N13PE · Destroyed
  > an electrical system problem that resulted in a blown (failed) fuze and an inoperative electric fuel pump, which in turn resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power; and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an…
- [NTSB MIA95LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA113.md): Cessna 140 · Foxworth, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 1995 · N3625V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's selection of an unuitable landing strip for landing.
- [NTSB LAX95LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA102.md): Luscombe 8F · Wickenburg, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 1995 · N2183B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-rated passenger's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff ground roll, and the pilot-in-command's inadequate supervision of the pilot-rated passenger, who had sole access to the airplane's brakes.
- [NTSB LAX94FA367](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94FA367.md): Alon A2 · Orland, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1994 · N37698 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's intentional performance of an aerobatic maneuver which overloaded the outboard portion of the left wing and caused it to fail. Factors which contributed to the accident were the pilot's overconfidence in his ability to perform the maneuver and his…
- [NTSB BFO94LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA154.md): Piper PA-18 · Montpelier, VT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1994 · N720PC · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for reasons undetermined.
- [NTSB SEA94FA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94FA221.md): Champion 7FC · Tacoma, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1994 · N7598B · Substantial damage
  > Pilot incapacitation due to a heart attack.
- [NTSB SEA94LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA211.md): Cessna 140 · Dayton, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1994 · N3736V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB FTW94LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA249.md): Cessna 140 · Archer City, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1994 · N2260V · Substantial damage
  > Fuel contamination induced power loss. Factors were the improper refueling techniques used by the pilot and the lack of suitable terrain onto which a forced landing could be executed.
- [NTSB NYC94LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA124.md): Cessna 140 · Mount Vernon, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1994 · N3627V · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate handling which resulted in the airplane nosing over during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB NYC94LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA099.md): Aeronca 7AC · Taunton, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1994 · N33P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor was unfavorable winds.
- [NTSB MIA94LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA147.md): Ercoupe 415D · Boynton Beach, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 1994 · N93763 · Substantial damage
  > Inadvertent use of the mixture control while on final approach to land. Contributing to the accident was the separation of the mixture control cable from the carburetor.
- [NTSB LAX94LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA110.md): Cessna 140 · Palo Alto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 1994 · N2396V · Substantial damage
  > The cfi's inproper supervision of the flight, the dual student's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and the dual student's improper use of the brakes. The cfi's lack of total instructional experience is a factor in this accident.
- [NTSB ANC94LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA025.md): Aeronca BL-7AC · Circle City, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1993 · N84903 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in commands intentional flight into known adverse weather conditions which lead to an inadvertent aerodynamic stall of the aircraft. Factors contributing to the accident were the ice fog and the icing conditions.
- [NTSB ATL94LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA015.md): Luscombe 8F · Griffin, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1993 · N822B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering following a loss of engine power for unknown reasons.
- [NTSB NYC94LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA012.md): Luscombe T8F · Vernon, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1993 · N1859B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which failed to detect an unsecured dipstick, resulting in oil starvation and the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CHI94LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA009.md): Luscombe 8F · Benton, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1993 · N801B · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control and proper runway alignment during the landing roll. The proximity of the ditch to the runway was a related factor.
- [NTSB CHI93LA369](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA369.md): Luscombe 8F · Festus, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1993 · N840B · Substantial damage
  > a fatigue failure of the tailwheel spring.
- [NTSB NYC93LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA160.md): Aeronca 7EC · Moneta, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1993 · N4306C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control after landing, resulting in a departure from the runway and a collision with trees.
- [NTSB DEN93LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA102.md): Cessna 140A · Lake Arthur, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1993 · N1142D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during landing roll.
- [NTSB SEA93LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA169.md): Hadaller Murphy Renegade · Guernsey, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1993 · N95HH · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were: rising/mountainous terrain, high density altitude, the lack of climb performance information available to the pilot, and rough/uneven terrain in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB SEA93LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA164.md): Champion 7EC · Chewelah, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1993 · N4394C · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the PIC to maintain directional control and correct for ground loop/swerve.
- [NTSB LAX93LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA251.md): Alon A2 · Goodyear, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1993 · N6515Q · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate obstruction clearance while taxiing. A factor in the accident was the pilot's attention being diverted by the movement of two trucks.
- [NTSB CHI93LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA173.md): Piper PA-11 · Thedford, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 1993 · N16686 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain on which to land and his excessive use of brakes.
- [NTSB FTW93LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA113.md): Piper PA-18 · Marshall, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 1993 · N8696D · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to maintain directional control. A factor was the fence post.
- [NTSB LAX93LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA142.md): Champion 7EC · Riverside, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 1993 · N9099B · Substantial damage
  > The cfi's inadequate supervision of the flight, the dual student's failure to maintain directional control and improper use of the normal brakes. Contributing to this accident was the dual student's improper use of the rudder.
- [NTSB CHI93LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA082.md): Cessna 140 · Warren, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 1993 · N3571V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for variable wind conditions during landing. The crosswind was a factor.
- [NTSB ANC93LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA001.md): Champion 7EC · Eureka, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1992 · N4392C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in command's inadequate preflight inspection which resulted in a power loss due to ice in the fuel system.
- [NTSB CHI92LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA273.md): Alon 415-A2 · Sabetha, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1992 · N6555Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat.
- [NTSB ANC92FA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92FA162.md): Champion 7EC · Seward, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1992 · N4362C · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain an adequate altitude in mountainous terrain, in moderate-to-severe turbulent conditions, which resulted in a loss of control. In addition, the pilot was physically impaired due to alcohol. Factors contributing to the…
- [NTSB CHI92LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA200.md): Cessna 140A · Grain Valley, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1992 · N9664A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive application of wheel brakes after touchdown.
- [NTSB FTW92LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA174.md): Champion 7FC · Paris, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1992 · N8942R · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion power loss. Factors were a loose fuel cap, inadequate preflight by the pilot and the lack of suitable terrain.
- [NTSB ANC92LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA075.md): Aeronca Champion 7CCM · Willow, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 1992 · N82568 · Destroyed
  > The complete failure of the connecting rod. Factors were the high vegetation and the pilot not maintaining a proper altitude to successfully complete a forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW92LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA128.md): Forney F-1 · Mason, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1992 · N3009G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in proceeding to a suitable alternate when his fuel state became questionable and his subsequent loss of control during the off airport precautionary landing. A factor was the gusty wind conditions on landing.
- [NTSB CHI92LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA051.md): Luscombe 8-F · Chapin, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1991 · N1871B · Substantial damage
  > Failed connecting rod which resulted in a catastrophic engine failure. A factor related to the accident was unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB CHI92LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA050.md): Cessna 140 · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1991 · N72625 · Substantial damage
  > Remedial action was not performed by the CFI. A factor related to the accident was directional control was not maintained by the student pilot.

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## 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=6

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