# NTSB investigations: Continental C90 series, WA

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 GAA15CA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA283.md): Stinson HW75 · Bremerton, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 25, 2015 · N22548 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, resulting in the left main landing gear collapse and substantial damage to the left wing strut attachment points.
- [NTSB WPR12CA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA095.md): Alon A2 · Forks, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 4, 2012 · N5687F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's incorrect placement of the throttle prior to starting the airplane by hand. Contributing to the accident was that the pilot did not ensure that the airplane was restrained in a manner that would keep it from moving forward.
- [NTSB WPR11CA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA308.md): Piper PA-18 · Enumclaw, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 2, 2011 · N23TT · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during an encounter with a mountain wave and downdraft landing.
- [NTSB SEA05LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA026.md): Cessna 140 · Spanaway, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 2004 · N3571V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of distance/altitude during final approach to land which resulted in an undershoot and in flight collision with a fence. A factor was the pilot's alcohol impairment.
- [NTSB SEA03LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA194.md): Luscombe 8F · Bremerton, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2003 · N9913C · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft control was not maintained during the landing roll which resulted in the aircraft nosing over.
- [NTSB SEA01LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA114.md): Champion 7EC · Mattawa, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2001 · N7415B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing roll. Contributing factors were the gusty crosswind condition and the high vegetation (sage brush) which the aircraft rolled into before nosing over.
- [NTSB SEA97LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA073.md): Luscombe 8A · Arlington, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1997 · N1184K · Substantial damage
  > Landing long (improper touchdown point) and collapse of the main landing gear during an intentional swerve or groundloop. Factors include excessive airspeed on approach.
- [NTSB SEA94FA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94FA221.md): Champion 7FC · Tacoma, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1994 · N7598B · Substantial damage
  > Pilot incapacitation due to a heart attack.
- [NTSB SEA93LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA164.md): Champion 7EC · Chewelah, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1993 · N4394C · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the PIC to maintain directional control and correct for ground loop/swerve.
- [NTSB SEA90LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA090.md): Piper PA18 · Palouse, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1990 · N5895D · Substantial damage
  > The pilots poorly planned approach for landing.
- [NTSB SEA90LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA050.md): Cessna 140 · Vancouver, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 1990 · N2197V · Substantial damage
  > Engine loss of power was due to moisture damage to the coils in the magnetoes. During the forced landing in an open field, the airplane collided with a fence which resulted in substantial damage. The airplane had not undergone current maintenance inspections…
- [NTSB SEA86LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA224.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Kent, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1986 · N23TT · Substantial damage
  > The plt lost control of the acft during landing roll and a ground loop to the right occurred despite the plts attempt to regain control of the acft. The plt stated his ability to use the heel brakes was delayed due to the type of shoes he was wearing.
- [NTSB SEA86LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA180.md): Cessna 140A · Colville, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1986 · N9425A · Substantial damage
  > While making a power off approach to simulate a forced landing an over shoot was assured. The plt added pwr and the engine ceased operating. In order to avoid trees at the end of the runway the pilot made a 90 degree turn to land in a plowed field. The acft…
- [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 SEA76DYE03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA76DYE03.md): Luscombe 8F · Bremerton, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 19, 1975 · N1489B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA75DYG40](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA75DYG40.md): Champion 7FC · Ellensburg, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 30, 1975 · N9093B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA74DYE11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA74DYE11.md): Cessna 140A · Tacoma, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 7, 1973 · N5396C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA74FYE02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA74FYE02.md): Champion 7EC · Tacoma, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 4, 1973 · N7439B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA73DYG23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA73DYG23.md): Luscombe T-8F · Cashmere, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Mar 3, 1973 · N1827B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA71DWG33](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA71DWG33.md): Mooney M10 · Wenatchee, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 4, 1970 · N9515V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA66D0110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA66D0110.md): Aeronca 7CCM · Bremerton, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 3, 1965 · N6436C · 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" = 'WA' 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=WA

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