# 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.

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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB IAD97LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA091.md): Aeronca S15AC · Laconia, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1997 · N1105H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind, which resulted in the loss of aircraft control. A factor in the accident was the gusting winds.
- [NTSB ANC97LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA067.md): Cessna 170B · Dillingham, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 1997 · N1828C · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. A factor relating to the accident was: the crosswind.
- [NTSB ANC97LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA059.md): Cessna 170 · Delta Junction, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1997 · N4217V · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane.
- [NTSB LAX97LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA146.md): Cessna 170B · Furnace Creek, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1997 · N2294D · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation resulting from disconnection of the fuel selector valve. Factors which contributed to the accident were the pilot's intentional operation with known airplane deficiencies and the rough terrain.
- [NTSB ANC97LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA050.md): Cessna 170 · Manley Hot Sprn, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1997 · N4549C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area. A factor was the soft snow.
- [NTSB ANC97LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA032.md): Cessna 170A · Willow, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 1997 · N1364D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive speed while taxiing. A factor in the accident was flat light conditions.
- [NTSB CHI97LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA043.md): Cessna 170B · Savoy, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 1996 · N2506C · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors relating to this accident were the student pilot's failure to request another runway and the crosswind.
- [NTSB LAX97LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA055.md): Cessna 170A · El Cajon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1996 · N1729D · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control, which resulted in a ground swerve. The pilot's low total time in conventional gear aircraft was a related factor.
- [NTSB SEA97LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA019.md): Cessna 170B · Utica, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1996 · N2419D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the brakes, while landing a tailwheel aircraft in crosswind conditions. The crosswind was a related factor.
- [NTSB SEA96LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA218.md): Cessna 170 · Enterprise, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1996 · N2496D · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance during the approach/landing, his failure to attain a proper touchdown point during the landing, and his failure to go around (while there was sufficient runway remaining). The short runway was a related factor.
- [NTSB LAX96LA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA333.md): Cessna 170B · Concord, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1996 · N2916D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. The 40-degree crosswind component was a factor in this accident.
- [NTSB ANC96LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA104.md): Cessna 170B · Tyonek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1996 · N2813C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB SEA96LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA158.md): Cessna 170B · Arlington, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1996 · N170EC · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. The crosswind and wet runway were related factors.
- [NTSB SEA96LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA153.md): Cessna 170B · Lewistown, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1996 · N3156A · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the changing wind conditions, and his failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. The sudden windshift was a related factor.
- [NTSB IAD96LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA106.md): Cessna 170B · Beckley, WV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1996 · N8099A · Substantial damage
  > The pilots decision to continue flying from VFR to IMC conditions which subsequently forced him to make a precautionary landing onto unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB MIA96LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA161.md): Cessna 170A · Southside, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1996 · N9230A · Substantial damage
  > failure of an oil line between the engine and the oil cooler, which resulted in loss of oil, oil starvation, and subsequent seizure of the engine. Factors relating to the accident were: the effects of a tailwind during the forced landing, and failure of the…
- [NTSB FTW96LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA223.md): Cessna 170A · Wharton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 1996 · N9131A · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve.
- [NTSB ANC96LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA067.md): Cessna 170 · Dillingham, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1996 · N1828C · Substantial damage
  > rotation (slippage) of the tire on the rim, and shearing of the valve stem, which allowed the rim to contact the ground and then separate.
- [NTSB ANC96LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA062.md): Cessna 170B · Togiak, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 1996 · N2760D · Substantial damage
  > fatigue failure of the right main landing gear strut.
- [NTSB ANC96LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA052.md): Cessna 170B · Chicken, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1996 · N39781 · Substantial damage
  > The first pilot's failure to maintain clearance with a tree. Factors in the accident were the first pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation and soft snow conditions.
- [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 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 FTW96LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA038.md): Cessna 170B · Reklaw, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1995 · N3152A · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI96LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA016.md): Cessna 170B · Oconomowoc, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1995 · N4555C · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor associated with the accident was the unsuitable terrain on which to make the forced landing.
- [NTSB ANC95LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA142.md): Aeronca 15AC · Glennallen, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1995 · N1484H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff. High vegetation and upsloping terrain were related factors.
- [NTSB MIA95LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA198.md): Cessna 170B · Titusville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1995 · N2715D · Substantial damage
  > Loss of directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's limited experience in the make and model airplane.
- [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 LAX95LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA250.md): Cessna 170 · Columbia, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1995 · N3981V · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's selection of the wrong runway for the existing wind conditions; his inadequate compensation for the resulting crosswind situation; and his failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft.
- [NTSB ANC95LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA076.md): Cessna 170B · Gulkana, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1995 · N4512C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB LAX95LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA160.md): Cessna 170A · Woodland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 1995 · N1276D · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. The mechanic's inadequate annual inspection by failing to determine the worn condition of the crosswind landing gear detent stop groove and snubber pin and the soft terrain were factors in this accident.
- [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 CHI94LA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA332.md): Cessna 170 · St. Anne, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1994 · N4216V · Substantial damage
  > Engine failure due to an inadequately reconditioned cylinder.
- [NTSB SEA94LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA216.md): Cessna 170B · Redmond, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1994 · N8339A · Substantial damage
  > Proper touchdown point was not attained. A factor to the accident was inadequate remedial action.
- [NTSB ATL94LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA139.md): Taylorcraft 15A · Dobson, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1994 · N70BL · Substantial damage
  > The vehicle driver's failure to remain clear of a runway in use.
- [NTSB SEA94LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA146.md): Cessna 170A · Wolf Creek, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1994 · N1389D · Substantial damage
  > Poor in flight planning. The mountainous terrain was a factor.
- [NTSB MIA94LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA133.md): Cessna 170A · Boca Raton, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 1994 · N9534A · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB MIA94LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA119.md): Globe 9C-1B · Okeechobee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1994 · N78321 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > Both pilots misjudged their clearance from each other.
- [NTSB MIA94LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA108.md): Cessna 170 · Olive Branch, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 1994 · N2509V · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot-in-command to apply carburetor heat before reducing engine power to descend resulting in the partial loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing…
- [NTSB CHI94LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA092.md): Cessna 170B · Waupaca, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 1994 · N4685C · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control. A factor related to the accident was the gusty crosswind.
- [NTSB LAX94LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA031.md): Cessna 170B · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 1993 · N2451D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control due to his improper bounced landing recovery technique and the improper use of the rudder controls. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of total experience in conventional landing gear aircraft.
- [NTSB LAX94LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA002.md): Cessna 170 · Fallon, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1993 · N4266V · Substantial damage
  > was the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate approach path to the runway and his inadequate altitude. Contributing factors were the pilot's delayed remedial action and his lack of recent experience in the airplane.
- [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 LAX93LA321](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA321.md): Cessna 170B · Lakeport, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1993 · N2294D · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB ANC93LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA139.md): Cessna 170 · Northway, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1993 · N3271A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's inadequate compensating for the variable wind conditions.
- [NTSB CHI93LA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA299.md): Cessna 170B · Steele, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1993 · N8163A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's poor in-flight decision and failure to maintain proper clearance.
- [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 ATL93LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA109.md): Cessna 170 · Mooresville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1993 · N1619D · Substantial damage
  > Poor maintenance practices during the rebuilding of the aircraft which allowed the fuel system to become contaminated and resulted in the subsequent fuel starvation of the engine.
- [NTSB CHI93LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA202.md): Cessna 170B · Janesville, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1993 · N1932C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft.
- [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.

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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."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&page=7

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