# 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 NYC92LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA019.md): Piper J3C-65 · Manchester, VT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1991 · N70548 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate aircraft preflight. A factor was the pilot's lack of flight experience.
- [NTSB MIA91LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA228.md): Aeronca 7EC · Moore Haven, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1991 · N4713E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's diversion of attention and inattention to the airspeed resulting in the inadvertent stall mush. Contributing to the accident was inadequate altitude to recover.
- [NTSB LAX91LA397](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA397.md): Aeronca 7FC · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1991 · N7550E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper remedial action. Contributing to this accident was the pilot's improper use of the brakes and rudder and his lack of experience in the accident airplane's make and model.
- [NTSB NYC91LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA184.md): Piper PA-11 · Eagle Lake, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1991 · N4504M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of his altitude during a landing on glassy water, which resulted in a loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB CHI91LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA240.md): Piper J-3 · Saint Leo, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1991 · N1402N · Substantial damage
  > Performance data was misjudged resulting in a positive climb not being attained by the pilot. A factor related to the accident was high density altitude.
- [NTSB ANC91LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA101.md): Aeronca 7AC · Chataniak Vly, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1991 · N84903 · Substantial damage
  > Partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB LAX91LA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA290.md): Alon A2 · Trinity Center, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1991 · N6570Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to ensure an adequate supply of fuel was available. Contributing to this accident was soft terrain.
- [NTSB FTW91LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA111.md): Champion 7ECA · Clinton, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1991 · N7507B · Substantial damage
  > The loss of directional control due to locked wheel brake on the left landing gear.
- [NTSB FTW91LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA099.md): Champion 7FC · Medina, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1991 · N7680E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout.
- [NTSB SEA91LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA123.md): Aeronca 7BCM · St. Xavier, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1991 · N10527 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper use of the fuel system, and the overfilling of the fuel tank. Contributing to the accident was: aerobatics performed, the pilot's inattention and the design of the fuel system.
- [NTSB CHI91LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA155.md): Piper J3 · Creston, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1991 · N88441 · Substantial damage
  > Icing in the induction air control system.
- [NTSB CHI91LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA145.md): Aeronca 7EC · O'Neill, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1991 · N4652E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for a precautionary landing. Factors were the pilot's disregarding the weather briefing and his intentional flight into adverse weather.
- [NTSB SEA91LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA043.md): Piper PA-18 · Wolf Point, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 1991 · N2787P · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate preflight planning and preparation by the pilot in command, and his selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff. A factor relating to the accident was the snowdrifts in the takeoff area.
- [NTSB CHI91LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA069.md): Piper PA-18 · Ashland, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 1991 · N2115A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance above the terrain. Factors related to the accident were the low pass and ostentatious display.
- [NTSB ATL90LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA175.md): Piper PA-18 · Midfield, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1990 · N5429H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate assessment of deteriorating weather conditions and his resultant flight into areas of low clouds. The safety board believes that the pilot's overall lack of experience was a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB FTW90LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA180.md): Mooney M-10 · Roscoe, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1990 · N5461F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control. A factor was: rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB CHI90LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA259.md): Luscombe 8A · Lebanon, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1990 · N2229B · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons while executing a go-around with insufficient runway remaining for a forced landing. A factor in the accident was the structures at the end of the runway that the pilot was attempting to avoid. This report was…
- [NTSB CHI90LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA150.md): Champion 7EC · Hillsboro, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1990 · N9836Y · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during initial climb after takeoff. The pilot's lack of experience in the airplane is a factor.
- [NTSB ATL90LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA131.md): Champion Aeronca 7CCM · Albany, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1990 · N75064 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot in command to directional control on takeoff initial climb, and failure to maintain a visual lookout for obstacles.
- [NTSB SEA90LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA090.md): Piper PA18 · Palouse, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1990 · N5895D · Substantial damage
  > The pilots poorly planned approach for landing.
- [NTSB NYC90LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA113.md): Aeronca 7AC · Rumford, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1990 · N85173 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot made a steep turn to avoid the shore line and inadvertently stalled. Factors related to the accident were: the pilots decision to takeoff with a canoe strapped to one of the floats and his lack of experience in carrying a canoe on the floats.
- [NTSB DEN90LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA117.md): Luscombe 8F · Morgan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 1990 · N1113B · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's improper use of the brakes during landing roll.
- [NTSB CHI90LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA133.md): Champion 7EC · Hamilton, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1990 · N4352C · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve.
- [NTSB ANC90LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA038.md): Piper PA-11 · King Salmon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 1990 · N42239 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot-in-command's failure to maintain airplane control.
- [NTSB SEA90LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA050.md): Cessna 140 · Vancouver, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 1990 · N2197V · Substantial damage
  > Engine loss of power was due to moisture damage to the coils in the magnetoes. During the forced landing in an open field, the airplane collided with a fence which resulted in substantial damage. The airplane had not undergone current maintenance inspections…
- [NTSB CHI90LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA007.md): Cessna 140A · Peoria, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1989 · N9658A · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate compensation for wind conditions by the pilot. The tailwind, the pilot's improper use of brakes, and his lack of recent experience in the type of aircraft were considered to be contributing factors.
- [NTSB ANC89LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA180.md): Piper PA-18 · Windy Fork, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1989 · N4579A · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot.
- [NTSB FTW89LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA164.md): Cessna 140A · Austin, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1989 · N9687A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aidrcraft. The gusty crosswind condition was a related factor.
- [NTSB ANC89FA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89FA143.md): Piper PA-19 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1989 · N5417H · Substantial damage
  > Operation with a known deficiency in the aircraft and water contamination of the fuel due to inadequate preflight preparation by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were: lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing and tree(s).
- [NTSB ANC89LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA136.md): Cessna 140 · Sparrevohn, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1989 · N1118D · Substantial damage
  > Pilot-in-command's failure to maintained directional control of the airplane during takeoff. The misjudged terrain was a contributing factor in the eventual outcome.
- [NTSB ANC89LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA135.md): Piper J3C-65 · Kodiak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1989 · N8726R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain directional control and inadvertently allowed the aircraft to ground loop.
- [NTSB NYC89LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA163.md): Piper PA-11 · Walpole, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1989 · N5014H · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the powerline which the airplane contacted.
- [NTSB ANC89LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA087.md): Piper PA-18-100 · Knik River, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1989 · N7291K · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain control of the airplane on the ground by proper use of the flight controls during gusting winds.
- [NTSB NYC89LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA144.md): Alon Aircoupe A-2 · Cattaraugus, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1989 · N6589Q · Destroyed
  > Engine power loss due to fuel starvation resulting from the installation of an improper fuel pump. A factor related to the accident was: trees in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB MKC89LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA111.md): Luscombe 8F · Ramsey, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1989 · N2746K · Substantial damage
  > The passengers interference with the flight controls and the pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft. Contributing to the severity of the accident was the ditch located short of the runway which the aircraft contacted.
- [NTSB CHI89LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA093.md): Cessna 140 · Linden, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1989 · N4240N · Destroyed
  > The pilot's poor judgement, poor aircraft handling, and the resultant hard touchdown.
- [NTSB DEN89LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA125.md): Champion 7EC · St George, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1989 · N7525E · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate compensation for the wind conditions by the pilot. The gusty crosswind, soft terrain, and ditch were contributing factors.
- [NTSB ANC89LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA047.md): Piper PA-11 · Igiugig, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1989 · N78627 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane and his failure to understand the performance parameters of his airplane.
- [NTSB LAX89FA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89FA099.md): Silvaire 8F · Lake Elsinore, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 29, 1989 · N3550G · Destroyed
  > Loss of aircraft control due to improper and/or unapproved modifications to the aircraft's aileron control system by the pilot/owner. A contributing factor was the pilot/owner's overconfidence in his ability to modify the aileron control system without…
- [NTSB DEN89LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA049.md): Piper PA-11 · Winnett, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1988 · N5570H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot was taking off from a farm strip with a 10 kt head wind. The plt said the sun was shining at the time of the acdt but there had been snow showers in the area. He said the liftoff was normal but at about 15 to 18 ft AGL the acft stalled and crashed.…
- [NTSB LAX89LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA033.md): Champion 7FC · Hesperia, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1988 · N9874Y · Destroyed
  > Witnesses rprtd that the winds at the arpt were out of the west at about 20 KTS with peak gusts of about 37 KTS. They stated the wind sock was indicating a direct x-wind with rwy 3/21 & that the plt initiated his takeoff on rwy 21. Witnesses rprtd that during…
- [NTSB CHI89LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA003.md): Champion 7EC · Bainbridge, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1988 · N9836Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB BFO88FA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO88FA082.md): Piper J3C-65 · Orange, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1988 · N98121 · Destroyed
  > Pilot initiated lift off before flying speed was gained and as a result the aircraft had a loss of aerodynamic lift and stalled on the initial takeoff climb. The pilot's inadequate inflight decision and failure to abort the takeoff are contributing factors.
- [NTSB MKC88LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88LA150.md): Aeronca 7CCM · Weiner, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1988 · N85294 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot handproped the starterless aircraft. After engine start, the pilot was unable to gain access to the cockpit, and the aircraft taxied uncontrolled into some nearby farm implements. The purpose of the flight was to ferry the acft for an annual…
- [NTSB FTW88LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88LA154.md): Alon A2 · Guthrie, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1988 · N6588Q · Substantial damage
  > The private pilot was trying to sell his airplane and allowed the student pilot to fly it from the left seat. The student pilot landed on the runway but lost control, departed the side of the runway, then hit a VASI light. The airplane stopped when it hit a…
- [NTSB FTW88DRD20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88DRD20.md): Alon A2A · New Orleans, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Aug 24, 1988 · N5626F · Destroyed
  > The highly modified airplane was observed in a near vertical dive before it impacted into a marsh. No mechanical or medical reasons were found for the crash. Although toxicological analysis indicated a blood alcohol level of.11%, there was evidence of…
- [NTSB MKC88LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88LA123.md): Aeronca 7EC · St. Charles, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1988 · N82994 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The plt said he was taxiing out for departure, when he collided with another aircraft that was taxiing in from a local flight. He said he was intending to make an intersection takeoff and failed to see the incoming aircraft in time to avoid a collision.
- [NTSB CHI88LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA133.md): Alon A2 · Flushing, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1988 · N6589Q · Substantial damage
  > During initial takeoff climb the acft experienced a loss of engine power at approximately 30' to 40' above the ground. The pilot elected to execute a forced landing on the grassy infield of the airport because insufficient runway remained. The acft struck the…
- [NTSB LAX88LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA173.md): Champion 7CCM · Cameron Park, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 1988 · N6712C · Substantial damage
  > While practicing touch and go landings, the pilot reported that a wind from behind caught the tail of the aircraft. The pilot overcorrected and ground looped the aircraft. The aircraft veered off the runway and nosed over. The pilot reported that there were…
- [NTSB LAX88LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA166.md): Champion 7EC · Mayer, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 1988 · N7586E · Substantial damage

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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=7

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