# NTSB investigations: Continental C90 series, MN

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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## Latest cases

- [NTSB CEN25LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA264.md): Alon A2 · Pipestone, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 20, 2025 · N6557Q · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left brake to release due to corrosion and pitting of the caliper piston and bore, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN18FA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA297.md): Aeronca 7AC · Alexandria, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2018 · N85506 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's intentional low-altitude flight, which resulted in an impact with power lines.
- [NTSB CHI08CA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA250.md): Piper J-3 · North Branch, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 10, 2008 · N42080 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power as a result of oil starvation to the number one rod bearing and number one connecting rod. Contributing to the accident was the rough terrain.
- [NTSB CHI08LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA080.md): Cessna 140 · Grand Meadow, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 2008 · N3537V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued visual flight into an area of known instrument meteorological conditions in an airplane not equipped for instrument flight, and his failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering at low altitude.
- [NTSB CHI04LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA082.md): Alon A2 Ercoupe · Hawley, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 2004 · N825DC · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the fence post.
- [NTSB CHI03LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA112.md): Aeronca 7AC · Grand Rapids, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 2003 · N84868 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to obtain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall. The short, soft, takeoff area, and the trees were contributing factors.
- [NTSB CHI02LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA024.md): Aeronca 7AC · Erhard, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 2001 · N1746E · Destroyed
  > The pilot not maintaining adequate airspeed while maneuvering in the turn. Factors relating to this accident were the low airspeed, the inadvertent stall, and the low altitude.
- [NTSB CHI01LA323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA323.md): Aeronca 7EC · Clear Lake, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 2001 · N81910 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining directional control of the airplane during the takeoff. A factor was the soybean crop.
- [NTSB CHI01LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA027.md): Forney F1A · Austin, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 2000 · N3028G · Substantial damage
  > the proper glide path not being maintained by the pilot which resulted in the proper touchdown point not being obtained during the approach. A factor to the accident was the rising embankment.
- [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 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.
- [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 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 CHI87LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA182.md): Piper J3 · Vermillion Lake, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1987 · N6562H · Substantial damage
  > While attempting to return to land after the loss of power, the right wing tip hit the water and the aircraft flipped upside down into the lake. According to a mechanic who inspected the aircraft after the accident, the coils and condensers on both magnetos…
- [NTSB CHI87LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA138.md): Aeronca 11CC · Inver Grove Hts, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1987 · N4231E · Substantial damage
  > After a loss of power, aircraft stalled. Although power was regained, aircraft crashed approx. 10 feet east of a grass strip adjacent to the seaplane base. Inspection revealed no mechanical malfunction or engine problem.
- [NTSB CHI87LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA080.md): Aeronca 7EC · Big Fork, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 1987 · N4715E · Substantial damage
  > After several unsuccessful attempts to takeoff from a snow-covered lake, the plt found a plowed area leading to a fish house. He taxied to the area and began to takeoff towards the east. On lift-off, the left aileron struck the top of the fish house. The plt…
- [NTSB CHI85LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA144.md): Champion 7EC · Lake Elmo, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 1985 · N7401B · Substantial damage
  > On takeoff, at about 150 ft AGL, all power was lost and the pilot executed a forced landing on the airport. Post-accident inspection revealed contamination in the fuel manifold valve.
- [NTSB MKC79DER34](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC79DER34.md): Champion 7FC · Glencoe, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Apr 17, 1979 · N7546E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC78DER78](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC78DER78.md): Aeronca 7AC · Brandon, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 25, 1978 · N81534 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC77FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC77FA040.md): Aeronca 7AC · Grand Rapids, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Sep 18, 1977 · N3702E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC76DER81](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC76DER81.md): Aeronca 7EC · Olivia, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 19, 1976 · N7592B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC76DER61](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC76DER61.md): Champion 7EC · Fertile, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Apr 25, 1976 · N9861B · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC76FER28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC76FER28.md): Volmer VJ-22 · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 22, 1975 · N5918 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC75DER54](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC75DER54.md): Champion 7EC · Northfield, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 4, 1975 · N4837E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC75DER22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC75DER22.md): Aeronca 7CCM · Alexandria, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 3, 1974 · N4642E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC74FER65](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC74FER65.md): Aeronca 7EC · Silver Bay, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 29, 1974 · N2139E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC74DER66](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC74DER66.md): Piper PA-18 · Fergus Falls, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 18, 1974 · N7071B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC74DER43](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC74DER43.md): Piper PA-18 · Intl Falls, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 18, 1973 · N5415H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC73DER47](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC73DER47.md): Mooney M10 · Willmar, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 3, 1973 · N9530V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC73DER05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC73DER05.md): Cessna 140 · Princeton, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 8, 1972 · N3577V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC72FER59](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC72FER59.md): Champion 7FC · Mankato, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 16, 1972 · N9988Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC70DDM16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC70DDM16.md): Luscombe 8A · Winsted, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 5, 1970 · N1456B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC70F0078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC70F0078.md): Volmer VJ-22 · Excelsior, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 4, 1969 · N9471 · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC69D0422](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC69D0422.md): Cessna 140 · Willmar, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 19, 1969 · N3577V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC69D0408](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC69D0408.md): Aeronca 7AC · Silver Bay, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 12, 1969 · N1830E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC69D0325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC69D0325.md): Aeronca 7AC · Clitherall, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 17, 1969 · N3340E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC67D0093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC67D0093-115573.md): Champion 7EC · Grand Rapids, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 15, 1967 · N7401B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC68D0076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC68D0076.md): Alon A-2 · Finlayson, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 4, 1967 · N6525Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC68D0246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC68D0246.md): Smith PSA-1 · Pennock, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 17, 1967 · N14H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC67D0601](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC67D0601-201138.md): Aeronca 7EC · Ranier, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 7, 1967 · N4370C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC67D0578](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC67D0578.md): Cessna 140 · Thief R Flls, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 27, 1967 · N3612V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC67F0608](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC67F0608.md): Piper J-3C · Virginia, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Feb 19, 1967 · N70955 · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC67F0383](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC67F0383.md): Aeronca 7CCM · Phelphs, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Dec 31, 1966 · N4642E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC67F0238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC67F0238.md): Cessna 140 · Franklin, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 17, 1966 · N2237V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC67D0186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC67D0186.md): Alon A-2 · Silver Bay, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 26, 1966 · N6552Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC67F0049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC67F0049.md): Champion 7FC · Mankato, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 19, 1966 · N7544B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC66D0518](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC66D0518.md): Champion 7FC · White Bear Lk, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Apr 24, 1966 · N9970Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC66D0488](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC66D0488.md): Aeronca 7CCM · Eveleth, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 21, 1966 · N2924E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC66D0493](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC66D0493.md): Luscombe 8A · Baudette, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 27, 1966 · N9929C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC66D0469](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC66D0469.md): Chanpion 7FC · Hopkins, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 5, 1966 · N9072B · 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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'MN' 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=MN

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