# NTSB investigations: Continental C145 series: Loss of control - in flight 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 MIA08CA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA008.md): Globe GC-1B · Edenton, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 21, 2007 · N80997 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while on final approach resulting in an inadvertent stall. - [NTSB SEA07CA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA179.md): Cessna 170A · Bozeman, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 24, 2007 · N1316D · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and uncontrolled descent into terrain while manuevering to avoid the transmission lines. The sun glare was a factor. - [NTSB SEA07CA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA125.md): Cessna 170B · Fairfield, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 17, 2007 · N2778C · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while turning from base to final, resulting in an inadvertent stall/mush and subsequent collision with terrain. - [NTSB SEA06LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06LA077.md): Cessna 170B · Clark Fork, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 2006 · N2288D · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a go-around. A quartering tailwind was a factor. - [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 DEN04LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA093.md): Cessna 170B · Heber City, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2004 · N2555C · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the aborted landing. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to maintain runway alignment, the fence, and the ditch. - [NTSB DEN02LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA047.md): Cessna 170B · Rock Springs, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 2002 · N4559C · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during initial takeoff climb. A contributing factor was the gusty crosswind. - [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 FTW02LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA041.md): Globe GC-1B · Marion, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 2001 · N3209K · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadvertent stall during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control and the airplane colliding with a fence and a tree. A contributing factor was his lack of experience in the make and model of aircraft. - [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 NYC98LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA133.md): Cessna 170B · Oneonta, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1998 · N3493C · Destroyed > The separation of the left rudder cable. A factor was chafing of the cable. - [NTSB SEA97LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA200.md): Cessna 170A · Elk City, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1997 · N1487D · Destroyed > A horse and children wandered onto the airstrip. - [NTSB SEA96LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA037.md): Cessna 170B · Baker City, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 1996 · N2761D · Substantial damage > the pilot's premature lift-off and inadequate airspeed following liftoff. His use of a public highway as a takeoff area, and a motor vehicle on the highway, were factors. - [NTSB SEA95LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA150.md): Cessna 170B · Afton, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1995 · N3165B · Substantial damage > Directional control was not maintained. Factors to the accident were: inadequate remedial action and a stall not identified. - [NTSB ANC95LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA041.md): Cessna 170A · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 1995 · N1364D · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to correct for torque/p factor when adding engine power for the go-around maneuver. The pilot's misjudged flare, delayed go-around, and lack of total experience were factors in the accident. - [NTSB ANC93LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA168.md): Cessna 170B · Wulik River, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1993 · N2384D · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. A factor was the crosswind. - [NTSB ANC93LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA074.md): Cessna 170 · Soldotna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1993 · N1260D · Substantial damage > The inadequate handling of the airplane by the pilot-in-command. - [NTSB CHI93LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA032.md): Cessna 170B · Kankakee, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1992 · N2836C · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command not obtaining directional control prior to landing touch down in a crosswind condition. - [NTSB ANC92LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA153.md): Cessna 170B · Ninilchik, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1992 · N1737D · Destroyed > The student pilot entered a low altitude stall/mush during an airdrop maneuver. Factors contributing to the accident were: the low pass maneuver, and the improper altitude. - [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 FTW91LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA067.md): Cessna 170B · Carlisle, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 1991 · N8188A · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed above the stalling speed of the airplane and the resultant inadvertent stall. A factor was the emotional state of the pilot. - [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 DEN90FA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90FA155.md): Cessna 170 · Fillmore, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1990 · N4068V · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in inadvertent stall. - [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 ANC88LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC88LA120.md): Cessna 170B · Willow, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1988 · N2905D · Substantial damage > After the student did a touch and go, during the initial climb out, the airplane stalled and crashed into a row of trees at the end of the runway. The student pilot reportedly startled by turbulence, pulled rapidly back on the control yoke, and the aircraft… - [NTSB FTW88LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88LA128.md): Cessna 170 · Marble Falls, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1988 · N2642V · Substantial damage > The pilot lost directional control during the lndg on runway 17. The aircraft collided with the terrain and trees after veering off the right side of the runway. The pilot reported a left quartering headwind of 25 knots gusting to 35 knots. The acft was… - [NTSB BFO88LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO88LA041.md): Cessna 170B · Goldsboro, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1988 · N8271A · Substantial damage > The plt said he unsuccessfully tried to climb in ground-effect after the acft lifted off before adequate flying speed was obtained. The acft drifted right of the rwy and touched down in a plowed field where it nosed over. - [NTSB NYC88LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA034.md): Cessna 170B · Shirley, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1987 · N8128A · Substantial damage > During final approach to runway 19 at Shirley, Massachusetts the aircraft rolled inverted. Pilot was able to correct and bring the aircraft upright but did not have enough altitude to clear trees. He set the aircraft into the trees and the wing folded back. - [NTSB DEN87LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87LA158.md): Cessna 170B · Monument Valley, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1987 · N2398D · Substantial damage > The plt landed to take pictures in Monument Valley off designated arpt. On takeoff the plt reported that the acft could not maintain sufficient altitude and that he had to make a forced landing. The plt did not report any mechanical failure or malfunction. - [NTSB DEN85LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA194.md): Cessna 170B · Kalispell, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1985 · N5414C · Substantial damage > The plt was returning from a local pleasure flt, it was a hot day. The plt said that he inadvertently leveled the acft aprx 10 ft high. He said the acft stalled causing a hard landing. The impact caused substantial damage to the acft. - [NTSB CHI85LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA221.md): Cessna 170B · Waseca, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1985 · N1676D · Substantial damage > The plt stated that on final apch the x-wind correction was good and he had a 45 deg wind from the right at aprx 15 KTS with gusts to 20 KTS. During the flare, the acft ballooned and landed in a right yaw. The plt stated that he then added pwr and left rudder… - [NTSB NYC85LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA078.md): Cessna 170A · Perkasie, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 1985 · N170AS · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that the aircraft ground looped to the right after touchdown. The left gear collapsed and the aircraft spun to the left. - [NTSB FTW85LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA048.md): Cessna 170B · Amarillo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1984 · N2333D · Substantial damage > When advised of high winds at destination, plt diverted to en route alternate on arrival at alternate, plt was advised of 60 degree crosswind with gusts to 40 mph. Plt had 21 hrs experience in conventional (tailwheel) acft. On landing touchdown, gusts lifted… - [NTSB SEA84LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84LA193.md): Temco GC-1B · Langley, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1984 · N2420B · Substantial damage > The ATP was attempting a short field three point takeoff during which trees needed to be cleared. When realizing sufficient alt had not been obtained to clear the trees, the CFI took over the controls and applied back pressure in an attempt to climb. The acft… - [NTSB MKC83LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83LA006.md): Cessna 170A · Le Mars, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1982 · N9035A · Destroyed > The pilot was on a power line patrol mission with an observer on board. According to him, the wind was from the west at about 20 KTS and he was flying east along a line that made a 90 degree turn to the north. At that point, he began a 270 degree turn to the… - [NTSB NYC83LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA007.md): Globe Swift GC-1B · Elmira, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1982 · N50BS · Substantial damage > During takeoff, the right side of the canopy separated from the aircraft as it was climbing through about 150 to 200 ft AGL. The pilot notified the tower of the situation and clearance was obtained to land on any runway. According to the pilot, he turned… ## 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."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('17012') AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 250)) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=17012&occurrence=250 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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