# NTSB investigations: Continental C90 series, TX

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 CEN26LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA244.md): Cassutt Iiim · Odessa, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 5, 2026 · N45889 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during the initial climb, which led to an aerodynamic stall and a loss of airplane control at too low of an altitude to recover. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of recent…
- [NTSB CEN25LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA188.md): Piper PA-18 · Vega, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 26, 2025 · N7175D · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s inadvertent encounter with a localized low boundary layer, which caused a wind shift, and a gusting tailwind during final approach, that resulted in the pilot deciding to impact a wind cone and a subsequent impact with terrain. Contributing was…
- [NTSB CEN25FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25FA005.md): Champion 7EC · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Oct 7, 2024 · N4337C · Substantial damage
  > On October 7, 2024, about 1240 central daylight time, a Champion 7EC airplane, N4337C, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Fort Worth, Texas. The pilot sustained fatal injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…
- [NTSB CEN23LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA170.md): Luscombe 8F · Palmer, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 30, 2023 · N1113B · Substantial damage
  > The installation of an unapproved rudder control cable, which resulted in a fatigue failure and subsequent loss of rudder control during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident was the mechanic’s inadequate inspection of the rudder control system.
- [NTSB CEN21FA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21FA327.md): Luscombe 8F · Comstock, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 18, 2021 · N2054B · Destroyed
  > Impact with terrain for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB CEN21LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA085.md): Luscombe 8 · Manvel, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 10, 2020 · N2238K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines during his attempted landing and his loss of situational awareness that led to him to misidentify a pipeline field for the landing airpark.
- [NTSB CEN21LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA233.md): Cessna 140 · Edinburg, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 30, 2020 · N76933 · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of the airplane’s left main landing gear for a reason that could not be determined based upon the available evidence.
- [NTSB GAA18CA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA061.md): Luscombe 8 · Caldwell, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 23, 2017 · N1780K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain yaw control and the exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack in the traffic pattern, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin.
- [NTSB CEN16LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA219.md): Flohr David J R 80 Tiger Moth · Decatur, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 2016 · N8CX · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the electric fuel boost pump, which resulted in fuel starvation and a subsequent total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN13LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA111.md): Piper L-18C · Graham, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 2012 · N3134G · Substantial damage
  > The failure of an engine connecting rod and the subsequent loss of oil pressure, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN12CA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA081.md): Fenton Davis DA-2A · Center, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 23, 2011 · N808F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate compensation for gusty, crosswind conditions while landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane.
- [NTSB CEN10LA478](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA478.md): Aeronca 7CCM · Justin, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2010 · N85065 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's delay in transferring fuel from the gravity feed wing tanks to the main tank.
- [NTSB DFW07CA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA033.md): Stits Flut-R-Bug SA6B · Camerson, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 2, 2006 · N3129 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing which resulted in a hard landing. A factor was the delayed remedial action by the flight instructor.
- [NTSB DFW06CA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA189.md): Piper PA19/L-18C · Katy, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 22, 2006 · N3134F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin.
- [NTSB FTW04LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA096.md): Cessna 140 · Portland, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 2004 · N2435V · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertant stall while executing a forced landing. A factor was the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW00LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA013.md): Champion 7FC · Powderly, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1999 · N4873E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane, during which he failed to detect the disconnected tailwheel steering assembly.
- [NTSB FTW97LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA052.md): Luscombe 8F · Floydada, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1996 · N1907K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind during landing. Factors were the crosswind and the locked left main wheel brake.
- [NTSB FTW96LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA052.md): Champion 7FC · Fredericksburg, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 1995 · N9899B · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors were the binding tailwheel and the pilot's lack of experience in tailwheel airplanes.
- [NTSB FTW95LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA272.md): Piper PA-18-95 · Rio Hondo, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1995 · N5424H · No damage
  > The failure of the pilot to properly supervise a non-passenger resulting in the individual being struck by the propeller.
- [NTSB FTW94LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA249.md): Cessna 140 · Archer City, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1994 · N2260V · Substantial damage
  > Fuel contamination induced power loss. Factors were the improper refueling techniques used by the pilot and the lack of suitable terrain onto which a forced landing could be executed.
- [NTSB FTW92LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA174.md): Champion 7FC · Paris, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1992 · N8942R · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion power loss. Factors were a loose fuel cap, inadequate preflight by the pilot and the lack of suitable terrain.
- [NTSB FTW92LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA128.md): Forney F-1 · Mason, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1992 · N3009G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in proceeding to a suitable alternate when his fuel state became questionable and his subsequent loss of control during the off airport precautionary landing. A factor was the gusty wind conditions on landing.
- [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 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 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 FTW86LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LA081.md): Mooney M-10 · Abilene, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 1986 · N9538V · Substantial damage
  > While on final approach for runway 17 at elmdale airpark, Abilene, TX, the student pilot lost control of the aircraft when he flared the aircraft and it began to descend. The student attempted to pull back on the wheel, causing the aircraft to enter a stall…
- [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 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 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 FTW82DRG09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DRG09.md): Cessna 140 · Charlotte, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 15, 1981 · N2336N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW81DRA49](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81DRA49.md): Aeronca 7EC · Laporte, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 30, 1981 · N4337C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW77FRA09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77FRA09.md): Alon A2 · North Zulch, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 6, 1977 · N5653F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW75FRG36](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW75FRG36.md): Cessna 140A · Port Lavaca, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 10, 1974 · N9650A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW74DPA10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW74DPA10.md): Piper PA-11 · Waxahachie, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Oct 7, 1973 · N4927H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW73DPA22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW73DPA22.md): Champion 7FC · Denison, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 14, 1973 · N9921Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW72FPD34](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW72FPD34.md): Culver V · Cisco, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 31, 1972 · N44X · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW72FQD24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW72FQD24.md): Hueberger Ddlbug · El Paso, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 17, 1972 · N113M · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW72DPD24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW72DPD24.md): Cessna 140A · Meridian, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 7, 1971 · N1156D · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW71FRA26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW71FRA26.md): Cessna 140A · Port Oconner, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 7, 1970 · N9650A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW70DRA22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW70DRA22.md): Erco 415-E · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 7, 1970 · N94796 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW70D0238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW70D0238.md): Piper J3C-65 · Portland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 14, 1969 · N42274 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW70D0211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW70D0211.md): Erco 415-E · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 15, 1969 · N94770 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW68F0507](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW68F0507.md): Alon A-2 · Castroville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 10, 1968 · N5649F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW68F0327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW68F0327.md): Cessna 140 · Dallas, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 4, 1967 · N2242V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW68D0216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW68D0216.md): Alon A-2 · Port Aransas, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 28, 1967 · N5615F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW68F0150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW68F0150.md): Alon A-2 · Fabens, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 8, 1967 · N6599Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW68F0085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW68F0085.md): Champion 7EC · Pearland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 4, 1967 · N4680E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW68D0065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW68D0065.md): Cessna 140 · Burleson, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 3, 1967 · N2205V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW67F0642](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW67F0642.md): Alon A-2 · Littlefield, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 24, 1967 · N6558Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW67D0601](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW67D0601.md): Cessna 140A · Dalhart, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 26, 1967 · N5630C · 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" = 'TX' 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=TX

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