# 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 LAX84LA394](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA394.md): Experimental Amateur Built OWL Racer · Oroville, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1984 · N711BS · Substantial damage
  > The Experimental/amateur built aircraft had just turned inbound for an exhibition race run when it experienced severe vibrations as the pilot applied full power. He headed for the runway and found that he could not control the engine with the throttle. He was…
- [NTSB CHI84LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA202.md): Luscombe 8E · Ortonville, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 1984 · N455C · Substantial damage
  > The acft landed hard short of the rwy, bounced, & both landing gear collapsed.
- [NTSB SEA84LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84LA089.md): Fornaire F-1 · Everett, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 1984 · N7535C · Substantial damage
  > The acft made a hard landing and bounced. The plt said he thinks he hit a downdraft. The acft went off the rwy into the grass and damaged the nose gear and the fuselage.
- [NTSB ATL84FMG03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84FMG03.md): Bowers FLY Baby 1A · New Bern, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Mar 24, 1984 · N4986E · Substantial damage
  > The plt stated the acft lost lateral control during takeoff. He reduced power and landed the acft off the side of the rwy while maintaining directional control using the rudder. The acft stalled at about 20 ft AGL and was damaged during the hard landing.…
- [NTSB ANC84FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC84FA044.md): Champion 7EC · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 1984 · N4374C · Substantial damage
  > The acft swerved and collided with a snowbank during landing. The wind was calm and the rwy dry. After the collision the right landing gear collapsed.
- [NTSB NYC84LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA086.md): Piper PA-18 · Hastings, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 1984 · N3264P · Substantial damage
  > The acft dragged a wing during landing after a ski had failed during takeoff. The plt stated that after takeoff he noticed that the left ski had turned over or dropped down in front. He landed the acft on the rwy and the ski tore off digging the landing gear…
- [NTSB DEN84LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA099.md): Champion 7EC · Wall, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 1984 · N7406B · Substantial damage
  > The acft crashed during a flight for the purpose of observing the plt's cattle. The plt stated he was 'making a steep left turn at about 75 feet and the bottom (left) wing flew into a wind shear on the downward side of a hill. The airplane slid to the left…
- [NTSB FTW83LA403](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA403.md): Cessna 140 · Hitchcock, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1983 · N3625V · Substantial damage
  > The acft nosed over during takeoff. The flt said that the rwy was 50 ft wide but had been mowed only to a width of 20 ftthe plt allowed the acft to drift into the high grass alongside the rwy. The acft continued off the rwy and nosed over in tail grass.…
- [NTSB LAX83LA379](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA379.md): Alon A2 · Afton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1983 · N6512Q · Substantial damage
  > During an aerial observation mission, the passenger became ill, so the plt elected to land on a hard-packed strip across a plowed field. After landing, he walked over the area. Except for a rut at about midfield, he perceived there would be no problem in…
- [NTSB NYC83LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA181.md): Cessna 140 · Londonderry, VT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1983 · N3644V · Substantial damage
  > The plt reported that during a landing on rwy 23, the acft difted off the rwy when he did not allow for a x-wind. A go-around was initiated. However, the landing gear contacted a mound of dirt & the acft nosed over while it was at full throttle. Reportedly,…
- [NTSB ANC83LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC83LA105.md): Piper J-3 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1983 · N87822 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot stated that he approached the river on final at 60 mph in a 5 degree bank to follow the curve of the water. When he dropped below trees at about 50 ft AGL the left wing stalled. He added full power and lowered the nose but the left wing hit the…
- [NTSB ANC83LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC83LA128.md): Piper PA-11 · Kasilof, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1983 · N4523M · Substantial damage
  > The acft collided with trees and crashed during takeoff. The plt stated he made several attempts to get airborne in bothdirections from the strip and when he finally got airborne he struck a tree and crashed. The plt statements varied during several…
- [NTSB NYC83LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA112.md): Forney F-1 · Fitchburg, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1983 · N7528C · Substantial damage
  > The acft settled into trees during a forced landing on takeoff after a power loss at 800 feet AGL. The flight had started at stow, MA. And proceeded at Fitchburg after practicing stalls and turns for a pilot review. After landing at Fitchburg airport the…
- [NTSB CHI83LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA095.md): Cessna 140 · Richview, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 29, 1983 · N2377V · Substantial damage
  > The acft collised with a ditch and nosed over during a forced landing after the engine stopped in cruise flt. The pilot said he checked the carburetor heat on the ground but did not use it in the air. After the landing the engine was inspected and no…
- [NTSB ANC83LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC83LA026.md): Cessna 140 · Near Palmer, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 1982 · N4269N · Substantial damage
  > Immediately after taking off from a frozen lake, the pilot turned left to parallel a fog bank over the knik river. He stated that while climbing, the engine did not quit, but the propeller lost thrust, and he lost control of the aircraft. He stated that he…
- [NTSB FTW83LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA036.md): Champion 7FC · Alexandria, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1982 · N7682E · Substantial damage
  > During landing, the aircraft touched down with a right quartering tailwind. The pilot stated that after making a normal approach and landing, he overcontrolled the rudder. The aircraft veer off the runway and collided with a ditch before reaching the taxiway.…
- [NTSB LAX83LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA013.md): Piper PA-18 · Oceanside, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1982 · N7873D · Destroyed
  > While attempting a touch and go from a wheel landing the pilot lost directional control and collided with a parked aircraft and a chain fence, finally nosing over. The pilot said he did not use enough right rudder during the roll. The parked aircraft, N5515B,…
- [NTSB LAX83LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA006.md): Cessna 140A · Wickenburg, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1982 · N9474A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot stated the aircraft touched the runway then ballooned during a wheels-first landing. After the pilot decided to execute a go-around and the aircraft became airborne, it became apparent that the aircraft could not clear rising terrain. The pilot cut…
- [NTSB CHI82DA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA294.md): Breezy RLU1 · Milwaukee, WI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 5, 1982 · N59Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot stated that he got a weather briefing before departing oshkosh, WI. While en route, he encountered fog and rain. The pilot attempted to continue to find timmerman or rainbow airport. The engine lost power due to fuel exhaustion. While landing on a…
- [NTSB FTW82DA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA305.md): Alon A2 · Poyen, AR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 24, 1982 · N5637F · Substantial damage
  > As the pilot approached his destination, malverne, AR, he descended into hazy conditions under a cloud layer. As he continued, he mistook Poyen, AR for malverne. He was unable to find the airport and elected to make a precautionary landing before dark. He…
- [NTSB DEN82DA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA124.md): Luscombe 8F · Calhan, CO · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 1, 1982 · N1370B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot took off from an airport with a density altitude of about 9500 ft. after lift-off, the aircraft reached an altitude of about 100 ft AGL and then stopped climbing. The pilot initiated emergency procedures which included leaning the mixture and…
- [NTSB ANC82DAG28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC82DAG28.md): Piper PA-18 · Kenai, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · May 30, 1982 · N9089D · Destroyed
  > Pilot was giving passengers rides along bishop creek. He was reported as flying low and erratic. On the last flight with two passengers, the wing dipped & caught the water. The acft then cartwheeled. The plt's blood alcohol level was 196 mg%.
- [NTSB FTW82DA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA183.md): Champion 7EC · Southlake, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 19, 1982 · N7477B · Substantial damage
  > During takeoff, the private pilot sitting in the front seat, thought the cowling was loose. The pilot informed the owner and commercial pilot in the rear seat who took control and decided to return to the airport. The pilot landed short of the runway and the…
- [NTSB LAX82DA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA173.md): Aeronca 7EC · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 16, 1982 · N7533B · Substantial damage
  > Following a wheel landing the aircraft bounced and made a three point landing. After crossing a runway intersection the aircraft developed a left turning tendency which the pilots stated they could not control. The aircraft ran into a ditch.
- [NTSB FTW82DA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA180.md): Nash Cassutt Racer 111M · Sebastian, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · May 15, 1982 · N176N · Destroyed
  > During cruise flight the engine misfired then quit and would not restart. The pilot made a forced landing in a grain field and the aircraft nosed over. No preimpact mechanical malfunction or failure was found.
- [NTSB DEN82DA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA050.md): Piper PA-11 · Devils Lake, ND · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Mar 28, 1982 · N4709H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot and passenger/pilot were making low, slow passes over fisherman on the ice. The pilot reversed directions and the aircraft stalled. The pilot stated he was looking at the ground and became distracted.
- [NTSB FTW82DPM10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DPM10.md): Cessna 140A · Wagoner, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Feb 28, 1982 · N9688A · Substantial damage
  > During a low pass over a river, the aircraft struck some power lines approximately 125 ft above the water level.
- [NTSB NYC82FNC04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82FNC04.md): Aeronca 7EC · New Gloucester, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Feb 14, 1982 · N4393C · Destroyed
  > The pilot flew the ski equipped aircraft to a frozen lake where he met two friends who were ice fishing. Later, after he visited with his friends and had given each of them a ride in the aircraft, the pilot took off again. After takeoff, the pilot turned back…
- [NTSB FTW82DA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA050.md): Cessna 140 · Bald Knob, AR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jan 30, 1982 · N3041N · Substantial damage
  > An estimate two hours of fuel was observed in the aircraft during the preflight inspection. About 24 minutes after takeoff, the engine lost power during takeoff from a touch and go landing. The power loss occurred at about 100 to 150 ft AGL. The instructor…
- [NTSB LAX82DUM03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DUM03.md): Cessna 140 · Barrett Lake, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 19, 1981 · N76403 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW82DRG09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DRG09.md): Cessna 140 · Charlotte, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 15, 1981 · N2336N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA81DLA36](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA81DLA36.md): Aeronca 7AC · Pnte Vdra Bch, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 13, 1981 · N183WA · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI81FEC42](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81FEC42.md): Bellanca 7FC · Ann Arbor, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 30, 1981 · N7690E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA81FA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA81FA107.md): Piper J5A · Carrabelle, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Aug 22, 1981 · N41220 · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW81DRA49](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81DRA49.md): Aeronca 7EC · Laporte, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 30, 1981 · N4337C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX81FUJ75](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81FUJ75.md): Cessna 140 · Glendale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 28, 1981 · N3530V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX81FA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81FA095.md): Piper PA-18 · Holtville, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · May 31, 1981 · N4711A · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA81DYM23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA81DYM23.md): Cessna 140 · Pendleton, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 30, 1981 · N2143V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA81FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA81FA027.md): Erco 415-C · Lakeland, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Dec 21, 1980 · N2106H · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ATL81FA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81FA019.md): Piper PA-32 · Hilton Head, SC · Accident · 5 fatal · Closed · Nov 30, 1980 · N3242W · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC81DCQ03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC81DCQ03.md): Cassutt 3M · Liberal, KS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 25, 1980 · N533V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC81DAG17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC81DAG17.md): Piper PA-11 · Kenai, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Sep 19, 1980 · N5568H · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI80FEE47](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80FEE47.md): Vari-Eze Heiman · Huntley, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Sep 1, 1980 · N5021Y · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX80DVG69](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80DVG69.md): Piper J3C-65 · Montague, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 24, 1980 · N98877 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC80FA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC80FA075.md): Piper PA-18 · Exeter, RI · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Aug 22, 1980 · N9863D · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA80DYP32](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA80DYP32.md): Aeronca 7FC · Grangeville, ID · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 15, 1980 · N7547E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC80DCQ28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC80DCQ28.md): Varieze 01 · Dodge City, KS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 7, 1980 · N124G · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC80DCA25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC80DCA25.md): Luscombe 8F · Sullivan, MO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 27, 1980 · N9930C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW80DPG47](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80DPG47.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Bono, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 13, 1980 · N6084V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI80DEX22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80DEX22.md): Cessna 140A · E Enterprise, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 7, 1980 · N3547V · 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=9

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