# NTSB investigations: Continental C90 series, FL

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 ERA26LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA089.md): Alon A-2A · Winter Haven, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Dec 19, 2025 · N818SW · Substantial damage
  > On December 19, 2025, about 0918 EST, an Alon A-2A, N818SW, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident at Winter Haven Regional Airport (GIF), Winter Haven, Florida. The commercial pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title…
- [NTSB ERA25LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA180.md): Luscombe 8F · Punta Gorda, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 13, 2025 · N815B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain direction control of the airplane during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA23LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA139.md): Cessna 140 · Keystone Heights, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 15, 2023 · N2419V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper decision to perform an impromptu off-airport landing and his failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB ERA23LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA167.md): Champion 7FC · Winter Haven, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 24, 2022 · N6ND · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to properly secure the rear seat headset, resulting in an obstruction of the airplane’s rudder controls.
- [NTSB ERA22LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA094.md): Piper J3C · Kissimmee, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 30, 2021 · N656CJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadvertent application of brakes during touchdown, which resulted in a noseover.
- [NTSB ERA21FA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21FA142.md): Luscombe 8E · Jupiter, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Feb 28, 2021 · N2960K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which led to an aerodynamic stall and loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane, resulting in an unsecured engine cowl that…
- [NTSB GAA17CA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA209.md): Cessna 140 · St. Petersburg, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 28, 2017 · N7838B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot receiving instruction’s overcorrection with rudder during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop and runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB GAA16CA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA239.md): Logan Jerry L GN 1 Aircamper · Defuniak Springs, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 23, 2016 · N437PT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing in gusting crosswind conditions resulting in a runway excursion, and the pilot's failure to attain a positive climb rate during the aborted landing and subsequent ground collision.
- [NTSB ERA13CA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA223.md): Piper J3L-65 · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 30, 2013 · N35252 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, resulting in a runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper decision to land with a tailwind.
- [NTSB ERA12LA452](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA452.md): Aeronca 7CCM · Ocklawaha, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2012 · N83977 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel exhaustion.
- [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 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 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 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 ATL00LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA025.md): Cessna 152 · Clearwater, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 2000 · N757XF · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain visual lookout during flight operations under Visual Flight Rules. A factor is that the pilot was not on the airport radio frequency.
- [NTSB ATL97LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA062.md): Cessna 140 · Clearwater, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 1997 · N2351V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to select the fuller tank for takeoff that resulted in fuel starvation to the engine, and the subsequent total loss of engine power.
- [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 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 MIA88LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA145.md): Cessna 140A · Lakeland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 1988 · N84SC · Substantial damage
  > While on a personal flt during the landing roll after the plt applied the brakes, the acft nosed over & came to rest inverted. He stated that the left brake locked up & after the acft was removed from the rwy, he disassembled each brake assy in an effort to…
- [NTSB MIA88LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA062.md): Champion 7EC · Ocoee, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1987 · N4387C · Substantial damage
  > The plt rprtd that before takeoff, he made a thorough preflt, which included a check of the fuel sys for contaminates & water, but no discrepancies were noted. Shortly after takeoff, at an alt of aprx 100 ft, the eng sputtered & lost pwr. The plt stated he…
- [NTSB MIA86FA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86FA184.md): Aeronca 7CCM · Boynton Beach, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1986 · N1318V · Destroyed
  > According to witnesses, the acft entered a turn shortly after taking off from a touch-&-go landing, then stalled & began to spin to the right. The acft impacted the ground at the edge of a canal, aprx 1000 ft from the dept end of the rwy. One witness stated…
- [NTSB MIA85LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85LA036.md): Piper PA-11 · Parkland, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 1984 · N5560H · Destroyed
  > The plt stated that as he approached the airstrip he flew his pattern low. As he turned base the wind caught the left wing shoving the acft down. He jammed the throttle forward but the acft crashed.
- [NTSB MIA84LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA84LA249.md): Alon A2 · Vero Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1984 · N5609F · Substantial damage
  > The acft collided with mail boxes during a forced landing after the engine failed. The plt said he lost all engine powerwhile climbing through 1800 ft AGL. Post crash inspection of the engine revealed that the gasket on the fuel transfer pump bowl had failed.…
- [NTSB MIA84LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA84LA245.md): Champion 7FC · Fort Drum, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1984 · N7580E · Substantial damage
  > The acft collided with a power line and the ground after a loss of power during takeoff. The plt was not certificated. The passenger said that the plt attributed the power loss to water in the fuel. The acft was being operated on automobile fuel. Attempts to…
- [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 MIA81FA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA81FA107.md): Piper J5A · Carrabelle, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Aug 22, 1981 · N41220 · Destroyed
- [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 MIA77DLD37](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77DLD37.md): Piper J-3 · Okeechobee, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Mar 20, 1977 · N92025 · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA74DLD90](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA74DLD90.md): Piper J-3 · Lake Placid, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 5, 1974 · N98576 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA74FLD81](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA74FLD81-201587.md): Forney F-1 · Sanford, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Apr 25, 1974 · N7526C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA74FLD81](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA74FLD81-124731.md): Cessna 140 · St.Cloud, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 7, 1974 · N2582N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA73DLD69](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA73DLD69.md): Champion 7EC · Lakeland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 1, 1973 · N7455B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA73DKT55](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA73DKT55.md): Champion 7FC · Opa Locka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 28, 1973 · N7680E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA71DKT69](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA71DKT69.md): Champion 7FC · Opa Locka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 12, 1971 · N9858B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA70F0154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA70F0154.md): Champion 7FC · Merritt Is, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 31, 1969 · N9883B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA69D0292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA69D0292.md): Alon A-2 · Vero Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 9, 1968 · N5652F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA69F0106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA69F0106.md): Alon A-2 · Tampa, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 25, 1968 · N5691F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA67F0241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA67F0241.md): Aeronca 7FC · Destin, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 8, 1966 · N8942R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA66D0561](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA66D0561.md): Champion 7FC · Opa Locka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 24, 1966 · N9851Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA66F0438](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA66F0438.md): Champion 7EC · Venice, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Feb 19, 1966 · N4334C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA66F0393](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA66F0393.md): Champion 7FC · Kissimee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 31, 1965 · N7531E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA66D0401](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA66D0401.md): Champion 7FC · High Springs, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 6, 1965 · N8923R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA66F0031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA66F0031.md): Chanpion 7FC · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 24, 1965 · N9858B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA65F0002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA65F0002.md): Champion 7FC · Opa Locka, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Mar 5, 1965 · N9084B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK65X1300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK65X1300.md): Champion 7FC · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 17, 1965 · N9858B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK65X0934](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK65X0934.md): Champion 7FC · Opa Locka, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Dec 6, 1964 · N9851Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK65X0803](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK65X0803.md): Champion 7FC · Kendall, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 22, 1964 · N9840Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK65X0134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK65X0134.md): Champion 7FC · Merritt Is, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 4, 1964 · N9883B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X4116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X4116.md): Champion 7FC · Milton, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 23, 1964 · N8942R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X2842](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X2842.md): Cessna 140 · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 15, 1964 · N90174 · 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" = 'FL' 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=FL

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