# Fatal NTSB investigations: Continental C145 series

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 WPR21LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA097.md): Cessna 170A · Port Angeles, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 27, 2021 · N9114A · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from the pilot's inadequate in-flight fuel planning.
- [NTSB ANC19WA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC19WA020.md): Cessna 170 · Whitehorse, Canada · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 28, 2019 · N4512C · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC19FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC19FA038.md): Cessna 172 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Final report · Mar 7, 2019 · N7469A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to depart into marginal visual flight rule conditions in mountainous terrain with the potential for icing, and the airplane’s accumulation of structural icing, which resulted in the pilot’s inability to maintain airplane control and the…
- [NTSB ERA17FA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA155.md): Cessna 170 · Williston, FL · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 2017 · N4244V · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during initial climb in gusty wind conditions, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall/spin.
- [NTSB WPR15FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15FA049.md): Cessna 170B · Alzada, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 2014 · N3292A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering, which resulted in a collision with mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB WPR15FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15FA010.md): Cessna 170B · Yerington, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2014 · N3558C · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The failure of the Savannah pilot to maintain awareness of the position of the Cessna while attempting a join up maneuver. Contributing to the accident was the impaired decision-making of the Savannah's pilot due to the combined effects of licit and illicit…
- [NTSB ANC13FA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13FA093.md): Cessna 170B · Glennallen, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2013 · N170BN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at a low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin and impact with the ground.
- [NTSB WPR13FA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA236.md): Cessna 170B · Auburn, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 19, 2013 · N2865C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during approach to landing, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent spin.
- [NTSB ANC07FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07FA037.md): Cessna 170 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 4, 2007 · N4217V · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during takeoff initial climb due to fuel contamination, and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB SEA05LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA198.md): Cessna 170A · Ione, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2005 · N9527A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure during low-level maneuvering flight, to maintain clearance from a pair of unmarked power lines. Factors include the pilot's intentional low altitude flight/maneuver and wires.
- [NTSB DFW05FA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05FA204.md): Globe GC-1B · Cypress, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2005 · N3209K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin.
- [NTSB SEA05FA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05FA090.md): Cessna 170B · Portland, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 1, 2005 · N6352Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inability to control the airplane due to his incapacitation (carbon monoxide poisoning) from a deteriorated engine exhaust muffler. A contributing factor was the inadequate annual inspection by other maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB ANC04FA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04FA084.md): Cessna 170B · Kenai, AK · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2004 · N2269D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed (Vs) while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and loss of control.
- [NTSB SEA04LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA050.md): Cessna 170 · Herron, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 2004 · N2534V · Destroyed
  > The failure of the left muffler while maneuvering, resulting in a carbon monoxide leak into the cabin rendering the pilot incapacitated, and the subsequent uncontrolled descent and impact with water.
- [NTSB DEN02FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02FA043.md): Cessna 170A · Casper, WY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 17, 2002 · N1211D · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadvertent flight into adverse weather conditions and his subsequent failure to maintain aircraft control. A factor contributing to this accident was the fog.
- [NTSB NYC98FA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98FA185.md): Cessna 170A · Lagrangeville, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1998 · N4709Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin.
- [NTSB CHI97LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA194.md): Cessna 170B · Karlin, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1997 · N2416D · Destroyed
  > the pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol, his resultant improper planning/decision, and his inadequate visual lookout while buzzing, which resulted in failure to see-and-avoid the top (ground/static) wires of an electrical power line.
- [NTSB FTW96FA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA130.md): Cessna 182R · Proctor, AR · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 1996 · N9303E · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilots in both airplanes to see-and-avoid conflicting traffic (inadequate visual lookout).
- [NTSB ANC93LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA130.md): Cessna 170 · Dry Bay, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1993 · N8190A · Destroyed
  > Undetermined.
- [NTSB LAX92LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA105.md): Cessna 170B · Austin, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 1992 · N39HP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in reversing direction, his continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions, his failure to maintain adequate airspeed and inadvertent stall while maneuvering to reverse direction. Contributing to the accident was weather…
- [NTSB SEA91LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA237.md): Cessna 170B · Curtis, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1991 · N4693C · Destroyed
  > A misjudged maneuver due to physical impairment by alcohol. Contributing to the accident was overconfidence in personal ability.
- [NTSB FTW91FA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91FA142.md): Cessna 170A · Heath, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1991 · N9582A · Destroyed
  > The inadvertent stall following an abrupt pull up while maneuvering at low altitude, and the pilot's impairment due to to alcohol and drug consumption.
- [NTSB CHI91LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA102.md): Aeronca 15AC · St.Croix Falls, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1991 · N1340H · No damage
  > Failure to conduct a passenger safety briefing, and inadequate supervision, by the pilot in command. A factor related to the accident is the passenger's inattentiveness.
- [NTSB ANC91FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91FA014.md): Cessna 170 · 40 W Of Clear, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1990 · N4030V · Substantial damage
  > The non-instrument rated pilot-in-command's loss of control while attempting to operate under visual flight rule while in instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was the whiteout condition created by the vast expanse of white lake…
- [NTSB DEN90FA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90FA120.md): Cessna 170A · Dillon, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1990 · N3944V · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, and his failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Factors related to the accident were: the high density altitude and terrain conditions.
- [NTSB SEA90FA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90FA057.md): Cessna 170 · Republic, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 1990 · N4130V · Destroyed
  > Improper inspection and airworthiness certification of the aircraft on the last annual inspection by an FAA authorized repair station, the inadequate engine performance and low cylinder compression, and the pilots attempt to takeoff with known aircraft…
- [NTSB FTW88FA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88FA160.md): Cessna 170A · El Paso, TX · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1988 · N9101A · Destroyed
  > Pilot's impairment due to the influence of alcohol.
- [NTSB ATL87FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87FA045.md): Cessna 170B · Asheville, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1986 · N8062A · Destroyed
  > During initial climb from a private grass airstrip, witnesses described the aircraft perform a 'wing-over' aerobatic maneuver at low altitude and impact the ground at a near vertical attitude. A ground fire consumed the wreckage. The pilot held a student…
- [NTSB SEA85FYM03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85FYM03.md): Cessna 170B · Manzanita, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Jul 29, 1985 · N8011A · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft was observed to enter a low overcast shortly after take off. The aircraft then hit a mountain about 4 miles north of the departure airport.
- [NTSB CHI85FAMS2](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85FAMS2.md): Cessna 170B · Chicago(L.Mich), IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Jul 25, 1985 · N3160B · Destroyed
  > At an unknown time during the night of July 25/26 the acft crashed into lake Michigan. Exact wx conditions are unknown. The passenger was recovered from the lake the next morning, along with the two crushed front seats and two buckled interior side panels.…
- [NTSB LAX83FA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FA153.md): Cessna 170B · Near Pala, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 1983 · N2462D · Destroyed
  > According to a friend of the plt, he (the plt) had watched wx infor on tv, on 3/20/83. To the friend's knowledge, the plt had never telephoned the FAA fss for a wx briefing or to file a flt plan. After the friend took the plt & his wife (who was also a plt)…
- [NTSB LAX81FA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81FA094.md): Cessna 170A · Homeland, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · May 30, 1981 · N1305D · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX80FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80FA001.md): Cessna 170B · Schurz, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Oct 7, 1979 · N8321A · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC78FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC78FA054.md): Cessna 175B · Turtle Lake, ND · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jul 9, 1978 · N8126T · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI78FA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78FA046.md): Cessna 170B · Ann Arbor, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jul 6, 1978 · N2763C · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX78FA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX78FA057.md): Cessna 170 · Grand Canyon, AZ · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Jun 28, 1978 · N4219V · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC78FA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC78FA016.md): Cessna 170-A · Anchorage, AK · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Jan 28, 1978 · N5476C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC77FA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC77FA003.md): Aeronca 15AC · Erwinna, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Oct 14, 1976 · N1269H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI76AC019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI76AC019.md): Cessna 170 · Bronson, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Sep 1, 1975 · N4161V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK74AP008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK74AP008.md): Cessna 170B · Mammoth Lks, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Aug 26, 1973 · N8015A · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI72AC007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI72AC007.md): Cessna 170A · Pittsfield, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jul 16, 1971 · N1499D · Destroyed
- [NTSB CAN71AC905](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CAN71AC905.md): Cessna 170B · Nestor Falls, Canada · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Jul 31, 1970 · N3426C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC69A0009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC69A0009.md): Cessna 170 · Howard Lake, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Aug 7, 1968 · N3901V · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC68A0039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC68A0039.md): Cessna 170 · Z, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jan 25, 1968 · N2310D · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC67A0105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC67A0105.md): Cessna 170A · Mcclellandtown, PA · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Jan 22, 1967 · N9753A · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA67A0071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA67A0071.md): Cessna 170B · Lawrenceville, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jan 2, 1967 · N3219A · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX67A0008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX67A0008.md): Cessna 170A · Santa Maria, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jul 19, 1966 · N1488D · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX67A0117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX67A0117.md): Cessna 170 · Roosevelt, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jun 19, 1966 · N9724A · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC65A0156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC65A0156.md): Cessna 170 · Neffsville, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jun 27, 1965 · N4080V · 2 aircraft · Minor 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."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal'
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('17012'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=17012&fatal=1

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