# 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. Page 10 of 24 · 1,191 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB ANC86LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86LA104.md): Cessna 170 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1986 · N3864V · Substantial damage > The plt reported experiencing a total loss of pwr during cruise flt. He stated he switched fuel tanks and was temporarily able to regain pwr before experiencing a second total loss. Substantial damage resulted during the forced landing. During post accident… - [NTSB ANC86LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86LA103.md): Cessna 170B · Tekanika River, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1986 · N3162B · Substantial damage > The acft nosed over during the forced landing which followed a total loss of pwr. The plt reported he noted a decrease in oil pressure during cruise flt just prior to the pwr loss. Examination of the acft eng revealed that the #6 cylinder push rod had failed. - [NTSB ANC86LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86LA091.md): Cessna 170A · Tyonek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1986 · N9033A · Substantial damage > The relatively inexperienced private pilot attempted to land his airplane on a gravel beach as the tide was receding. He failed to maintain directional control and the airplane was substantially damaged in the ensuing ground loop. - [NTSB ANC86LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86LA068.md): Aeronca 15 AC Sedan · Neal Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1986 · N1450H · Substantial damage > According to the pilot-in-command, while step taxiing for takeoff the airplane became airborne inadvertently with insufficient room to takeoff or turn. The pilot-in--command stated he closed the throttle and the airplane touched down on the lake. He was… - [NTSB CHI86FEM06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86FEM06.md): Cessna 170 · Houghton Lake, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 1, 1986 · N4155V · Substantial damage > This student pilot on his initial solo flight bounced the acft during landing. On the second bounce, the pilot inadvertently applied the toe braked and aircraft nosed over. - [NTSB MKC86LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86LA100.md): Cessna 170B · Monticello, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 1986 · N66F · Substantial damage > The plt stated that following a normal touchdown the wind picked up and overturned the acft. He had recently purchased the acft and was ferrying it home when the accident occurred. He further stated that he owned a tailwheel acft prior to purchasing this one,… - [NTSB DEN86LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA111.md): Cessna 170B · St George, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 1986 · N2436D · Substantial damage > The plt stated the acft encountered a crosswind and ground looped during the landing touchdown. - [NTSB ATL86FEI03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86FEI03.md): Cessna 170B · Columbia Stat., OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Mar 30, 1986 · N2894C · Substantial damage > The acft made a hard landing during which the left main gear was sheared off at the fuselage. Weather was not a factor. In the 90 days preceding this accident the plt had only flown 1 hour in this make & model of acft. - [NTSB ANC86LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86LA040.md): Cessna 170-B · Whittier, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1986 · N1999C · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that after touchdown he realized that the snow was soft. The aircraft nosed over on its back. - [NTSB MKC86LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86LA064.md): Cessna 170A · Gardner, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1986 · N1493D · Substantial damage > The ip and student had been practicing landings at another airport and was landing at this airport for fuel. There was a crosswind at the airport and the ip made the approach and landing. A witness stated that the touchdown was three point in the Cessna 170A… - [NTSB MKC86LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86LA063.md): Cessna 170B · Alliance, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 1986 · N3400C · Substantial damage > The plt had just completed a biennial flight review in Alliance, Nebraska and was returning to land on his ranch property south of Alliance. Wind rpts fm the Alliance airport, and the FAA flight service station in scottsbluff, indicated winds generally fm the… - [NTSB LAX86LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA123.md): Globe Swift GC-1B · Upland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 1986 · N80561 · Substantial damage > On February 16, 1986 at 1515 PST, a swift GC-1B, N80561, collided with terrain after a forced landing. After t/o at approximately 400 feet AGL the engine began to run rough and the aircraft would not maintain altitude. Traffic on the rwy prevented an on apt… - [NTSB CHI86LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA055.md): Cessna 170A · Grygla, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1985 · N3828V · Substantial damage > The aircraft had been fitted with owner installd skis. During landing the left ski separates from its mount allowing the left ski mount to dig into the snow covered runway. The right wingtip struck a snowbank and the aircraft came to rest on its nose. The… - [NTSB ANC86LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86LA005.md): Cessna 170B · Tok, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1985 · N2491D · Substantial damage > The plt elected to land on an airstrip next to the alaskan highway. He stated that there was brush along the edge of the strip which was 'grown in' & was higher than he had realized. During the landing, the acft bounced, then the left wing hit a small tree… - [NTSB NYC85LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA253.md): Cessna C-170A · Marathon, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1985 · N5709C · Substantial damage > During an approach to land on a 1600 ft private grass airstrip the plt noticed the acft was too high. The landing attempt was continued until the plt thought there would not be sufficient runway to stop the acft. A go around was initiated and the tail wheel… - [NTSB SEA85LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA221.md): Cessna 170B · Winnemucca, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1985 · N1930C · Substantial damage > The plt was attmepting to depart rwy 02 and the wind was from 300 degs at 15 KTS gusting to 20 KTS. Directional control of the acft was not maintained and it veered off the side of the rwy during the takeoff ground run. - [NTSB CHI85LA353](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA353.md): Cessna 170B · West Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1985 · N2209D · Substantial damage > During application of pwr during a touch-and go landing the acft 'started to get sideways' on the rwy. The plt allowed the acft to drift off the left side of the rwy into the grass. A ground loop subsequently occurred which substantially damaged the acft.… - [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 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 DEN85LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA192.md): Cessna 170B · Missoula, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1985 · N8252A · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that he did not use proper technique and did not maintain directional control while landing in a brisk and direct crosswind. The airplane was substantially damaged in the hard landing that was followed by a ground loop. - [NTSB DEN85LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA181.md): Cessna 170B · Swan Lake, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1985 · N2432D · Substantial damage > The plt said that prior to departure there was an estimated 14 gals of fuel on board. After aprx 30 minutes of flight the eng lost all pwr and a forced landing was accomplished in a mountainous creek bed. During the landing roll the acft struck a feeled tree… - [NTSB LAX85LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA260.md): Cessna 170A · Bakersfield, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1985 · N1401D · Substantial damage > The plt placed the ignition key on the acft's dashboard & then proceeded to turn over the prop by hand. Acft was not tied down or chocked & the eng started. The plt attempted to restrain the runaway acft. After being dragged for several yds, the plt let… - [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 NYC85LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA134.md): Globe GC1B · Whitpain, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1985 · N80902 · Substantial damage > The acft overran the end of the rwy and contacted rough terrain during takeoff. The plt stated the acft lifted off aprx 1/2 the way down the rwy but it did not have enough airspeed to accelerate and climb. The plt attempted to abort the takeoff however, the… - [NTSB SEA85LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA102.md): Cessna 170B · Boulder City, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 1985 · N2518D · Substantial damage > During arrival, a person answering the UNICOM reported that rwy 3 was the active rwy & that the wind was 10 KTS. The plt made a wheel landing on rwy 3 in winds that were from 210 deg at 10 KTS. He stated that when the tailwheel came down during the landing… - [NTSB FTW85LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA201.md): Cessna 170B · Ama, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1985 · N170NX · Destroyed > The aircraft reportedly assumed an abrupt nose high attitude during its initial climb following takeoff. The pilot stated he made the initial left departure turn from the airport and then realized he could not release the elevator back pressure he had used… - [NTSB ANC85LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85LA055.md): Cessna 170B · Circle, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 1985 · N2859C · Substantial damage > The plt took off at night from a snow covered rwy with no rwy lights. He reported that after the acft lifted off, he lost visual references due to the darkness. Shortly after that, the acft settled into alders, willow brush & deep snow & was substantially… - [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 LAX85LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA085.md): Cessna 170A · Cottonwood, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 1984 · N9164A · Substantial damage > Witnesses reported that the acft was in level flight at treetop altitude along a river and that the engine was operatingnormally until the acft struck & severed three power lines before impacting the riverbank about 200 ft west of the wires - [NTSB MKC85LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85LA027.md): Temco GC-1B Swift · Fulton, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1984 · N78247 · Substantial damage > The acft left the rwy collided with a pile of brush and nosed over during takeoff. A x-wind of 90 degrees at 8-14 KTS affected the takeoff. The plt said he delayed the abort too long after the acft started heading off the rwy thinking he could become airborne. - [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 ANC84LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC84LA134.md): Aeronca 15AC · Murphy Dome, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1984 · N1067H · Substantial damage > The CFI said the engine quit in 'straight and level flight' & 'acted like fuel starvation.' The prop was windmilling. Restarts were attempted without success. A forced landing was made in a wooded area. The landing was cushioned by the acft floats and wings.… - [NTSB ANC84LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC84LA139.md): Cessna 170B · Barter Island, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1984 · N2779C · Substantial damage > Plt landed on a gravel bar in wilderness for hunting. Two days later, estimating about 1400 ft of usable surface was available for takeoff, he elected to takeoff uphill to take advantage of a slight headwind condition in that direction. The surface of loose… - [NTSB ANC84LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC84LA135.md): Cessna 170B · Kenai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1984 · N4691C · Substantial damage > The plt was trying to land on a gravel oil drilling pad. The acft landed short of the pad and collided with a beam. After a bounce and a yaw the acft touched down again and the rt main landing gear failed. The plt said his selection of landing area was poor. - [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 LAX84LA404](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA404.md): Cessna 170B · Huntington Bch, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1984 · N8176A · Substantial damage > The acft departed the rwy to the left during landing. Upon contacting soft dirt the right main gear collapsed and separated from the acft. According to the plt the acft hit a rough spot and bounced. Other damages were done to the fuselage, the wings and the… - [NTSB CHI84LA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA285.md): Cessna 170B · Edgerton, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1984 · N2748C · Substantial damage > The plt stated he made a faster than normal approach & upon touchdown, the acft bounced back into the air. He added a little power to smooth out the landing, but when the acft touched down, the second time, it veered off the rwy, encountered a muddy corn… - [NTSB ANC84LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC84LA109.md): Aeronca 15AC · Ester, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1984 · N1436H · Substantial damage > The acft was landed in the tops of small spruce trees after the engine lost oil pressure and was shut down. The plt later admitted that the oil lines needed relacement on the last annual on 06-22-84 but he postponed it and later forgot to do it in the… - [NTSB DEN84LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA171.md): Cessna 170B · Belen, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1984 · N3279A · Substantial damage > During the takeoff roll directional control was lost and the acft rolled off the left side of the rwy. Heavy braking was applied in order to stop short of a fence and the acft nosed over inverted. Both occupants were rated plts. Their statements were… - [NTSB ANC84LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC84LA085.md): Cessna 170B · Mcgrath, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1984 · N2372D · Substantial damage > The acft ground looped and nosed over during landing. The plt had only about 4 hrs PIC in this acft. She said the acft veered left and she straightened it only to have it veer to the right. One main gear collapsed and the acft ground looped after which it… - [NTSB ANC84LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC84LA048.md): Cessna 170B · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1984 · N4672C · Substantial damage > The plt elected to land on a snow covered strip that had a frozen snow crust & was rutted. He stated that during the touchdown, the acft bounced, then he elected to go around. However, the acft touched down again & broke thru the frozen crust, then nosed over. - [NTSB ANC84LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC84LA040.md): Cessna 170B · Iliamna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 1984 · N2715D · Substantial damage > The acft cowling came unfastened during cruise and the plt elected to make a precautionary landing. During the landing, the plt lost directional control and collided with a snowbank. - [NTSB MKC84LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA067.md): Cessna 170B · Jasper, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 1984 · N1681D · Substantial damage > The plt landed the acft on private property to visit relatives. During the landing the acft groundlooped and collapsed the left main landing gear. The plt reported that the winds were from 290 degrees at 18 KTS and gusty. Rugged terrain surrounded the area of… - [NTSB ANC84FAG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC84FAG02.md): Cessna 170B · Mcgrath, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Dec 26, 1983 · N2601D · Substantial damage > The plt reported that the eng had a partial loss of power & the application of carburetor heat did not improve the situation. He decided to land at the nearest arpt. According to the plt, the rwy was covered with aprx 2 ft of snow, and during the landing, the… - [NTSB LAX83LA392](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA392.md): Cessna 17OA · Ramona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1983 · N5478C · Substantial damage > The plt was practicing touch-and-go landings in winds that were variable at 5 gusting 10 KTS. On his 4th landing, he touched down using the 'full stall technique.' He reported that after touching down, he turned off the carburetor heat & raised the flaps,… - [NTSB CHI83LER04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LER04.md): Cessna 170A · Crystal, MN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 14, 1983 · N9707A · Substantial damage > As the plt applied brakes the acft veered off to the right. He applied left rudder & left brake to no avail, & the acft ground-looped off the right side of the rwy. The left brake outer lining was missing. There were two rivets missing & one rivet had broken.… - [NTSB MKC83LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83LA173.md): Cessna 170A · Syracuse, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1983 · N5781C · Substantial damage > While the plt was making his second landing, the acft began to rock back & forth during the roll-out. He added power to correct the oscillation, but said the power had the opposite effect. He lost directional control & the acft swerved off the left side of… - [NTSB ATL83LA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA303.md): Cessna 170 · Ft. Bragg, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1983 · N4276V · Substantial damage > The acft's right landing gear collapsed during landing. The plt had just purchased this acft and was on his first x-country. During his first approach at Ft. Bragg he had made a go-around because of gusty winds and turbulence. During the 2nd attempt the wind… - [NTSB NYC83LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA169.md): Cessna 170B · Durhamville, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1983 · N9154A · Substantial damage > According to the plt, the acft touched down aprx 500 ft down the rwy, and after rolling aprx 200 ft, it encounter a strong gust. Subsequently, the acft veered left & went off the runway. 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