# NTSB investigations: Continental C90 series, AZ

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.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB WPR21LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA166.md): Cessna 140 · Williams, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 16, 2021 · N2506N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of control due to spatial disorientation shortly after takeoff in night visual meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB LAX01LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA090.md): Luscombe 8F · Tombstone, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 2001 · N747MP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's lack of directional control on the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop and inadvertent nose over.
- [NTSB LAX98LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA071.md): Cessna 140 · Goodyear, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 1998 · N2496V · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent brake activation by the student pilot while practicing touch-and-go landings.
- [NTSB LAX98FA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98FA064.md): Piper PA-11 · Willow Beach, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1997 · N5532H · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft for undetermined reasons.
- [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 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 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 LAX88LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA166.md): Champion 7EC · Mayer, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 1988 · N7586E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX86LA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA322.md): Luscombe 8F · Marble Canyon, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1986 · N2122B · Destroyed
  > Witnesses rprtd that prior to the acdnt, the plt made a low pass over a raft on the Colorado river to 'wave his wings' at the rafting group. Rprtdly, he was attempting to reverse his direction when the acft suddenly crashed in the river. A search was…
- [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 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 LAX81FUJ75](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81FUJ75.md): Cessna 140 · Glendale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 28, 1981 · N3530V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX77FUJ22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX77FUJ22.md): Forney F-1 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jan 21, 1977 · N7561C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX75DUJ55](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX75DUJ55-125952.md): Forney F-1A · Mcneal, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 27, 1974 · N3031G · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX73FUJ87](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX73FUJ87.md): Alon A-2 · Glendale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 7, 1973 · N6544Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX73DUJ76](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX73DUJ76-169116.md): Erco 415D · Lk Hvsu Cty, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 14, 1972 · N3618H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX70F0072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX70F0072.md): Cessna 140A · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 29, 1969 · N9474A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX67A0099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX67A0099.md): Helton Lark 95 · Willcox, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Apr 20, 1967 · N86653 · Destroyed
- [NTSB UNK64X0713](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X0713.md): Champion 7FC · Harquahala, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 27, 1964 · N7533B · Substantial damage

## 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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'AZ' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  AND 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&state=AZ

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