# 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 LAX93LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA001.md): Cessna 170B · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1992 · N2515D · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control and improper use of the flight controls and brakes.
- [NTSB ANC92LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA175.md): Aeronca 15AC · Ptarmigan Pass, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1992 · N1009H · Substantial damage
  > The partial failure of the normal brake system, the misjudging of the proper touchdown point and the attempted go around. Factor was the rough and uneven landing area.
- [NTSB CHI92LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA264.md): Cessna 170A · Angola, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1992 · N9124A · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during landing rollout.
- [NTSB LAX92LA373](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA373.md): Cessna 170A · Holtville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1992 · N9923A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's encounter with the unforecasted dust devil.
- [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 ANC92LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA074.md): Cessna 170B · Old Minto, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1992 · N1805C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain. A factor relating to the accident was the ditch in the landing area.
- [NTSB ANC92LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA063.md): Cessna 170 · Kenai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 1992 · N3970V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors to the accident were: an inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, and the pilot's lack of familiarity with the modified aircraft.
- [NTSB MIA92LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA092.md): Cessna 170A · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 1992 · N9998A · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot in command to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident was the unfavorable wind (windshift).
- [NTSB CHI92LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA087.md): Cessna 170 · Howell, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 1992 · N432W · Substantial damage
  > Directional control was not maintained by the pilot. A factor related to the accident was: a cross wind.
- [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 LAX92LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA044.md): Cessna 170B · Lake Havasu, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1991 · N8172A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's; 1) inadequate preflight preparation, 2) failure to obtain current NOTAM information, and 3) failure to obtain a current altimeter setting. Factors in the accident were the dark night condition and the pilot election not to use the landing light.
- [NTSB ANC92LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA004.md): Cessna 170B · Chugiak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1991 · N4606C · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff run.
- [NTSB LAX91LA406](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA406.md): Callair A-3 · Williams, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1991 · N2903V · Destroyed
  > The pilot's encounter with a strong and gusty cross-wind which suddenly developed in the area and his subsequent loss of control. Factors which contributed to the accident were the pilot's inadequate airspeed and inability to adequately compensate for the…
- [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 ANC91LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA141.md): Cessna 170-B · Iowa Ridge, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1991 · N2487D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to identify the rough and uneven, unsuitable terrain. Contributing to the accident was the rough and uneven terrain.
- [NTSB CHI91LA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA286.md): Cessna 170B · Frankfort, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1991 · N8244A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain directional control. A contributing factor was a crosswind.
- [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 ANC91LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA089.md): Cessna 170B · Prospect Creek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1991 · N3158A · Substantial damage
  > Continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) by the pilot, and his delay in reversing course (remedial action). The terrain and weather conditions were related factors.
- [NTSB ANC91LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA088.md): Cessna 170B · Cordova, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1991 · N2765D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff ground run and the intentional ground loop by the pilot. The crosswind was a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB ANC91LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA083.md): Cessna 170B · Lake Louise, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1991 · N4659C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was the rough condition of the airstrip.
- [NTSB ANC91LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA064.md): Cessna 170B · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1991 · N1658D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. The unfavorable wind was a related factor.
- [NTSB ANC91LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA056.md): Cessna C-170B · Manley Hot Sprg, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 1991 · N2744D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selecting unsuitable terrain for landing. Contributing to the accident was the rough landing area.
- [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 ANC91LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA044.md): Aeronca 15AC · Kotzebue, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1991 · N1376H · Substantial damage
  > Fuel contamination (water) in both fuel tanks and fuel lines.
- [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 ATL91LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA053.md): Temco GC-1B · Grantham, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 1991 · N77PB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper planning/decision, and his attempt to fly the aircraft while it was loaded over its maximum allowable gross weight.
- [NTSB DEN91LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91LA038.md): Cessna 170A · Holly, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 1991 · N1437D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors were: a gusty crosswind condition and the pilot's lack of familiarity with the aircraft.
- [NTSB DEN91LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91LA024.md): Cessna 170A · Welsh, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 1990 · N1344D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper compensation for wind conditions. A factor was the gusty wind.
- [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 ANC91LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA012.md): Cessna 170A · Healy, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 1990 · N5468C · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA91LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA021.md): Cessna 170 · Patillas, PR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 1990 · N4023V · Substantial damage
  > The accident was failure of the non certificated pilot to lower the flaps to the correct position for takeoff and failure to abort the takeoff due to insufficient acceleration.
- [NTSB CHI91LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA021.md): Cessna 170B · Maquoketa, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1990 · N1692D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate commpensation for wind conditions.
- [NTSB SEA90LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA193.md): Cessna 170 · Havre, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1990 · N4289V · Substantial damage
  > The selection of the wrong runway by the owner/student pilot and his failure to compensate for the wind during landing ground roll.
- [NTSB BFO90LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90LA069.md): Cessna 170B · Frederick, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1990 · N8239A · Substantial damage
  > Fatigue failure of the left main gear wheel axle.
- [NTSB LAX90LA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA286.md): Globe GC-1B · Vacaville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1990 · N3314K · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate altitude resulting in an inflight encounter with an unfavorable wind at a low altitude in a hilly terrain.
- [NTSB CHI90LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA201.md): Bryant Rowland T-18 · Fisk, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1990 · N66BR · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command of the thorp T-18'S failure to maintain a sufficient visual lookout to avoid a collision with the Cessna 170A. Contributing was the limited visibility forward and to the right in the thorp T-18.
- [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 ANC90LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA104.md): Cessna 170B · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1990 · N8054A · Substantial damage
  > A power loss due to a fatigue failure of the #5 exhaust rocker arm.
- [NTSB DEN90LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA136.md): Cessna 170A · Salina, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1990 · N9086A · Substantial damage
  > Power loss as a result of water contaminated fuel. Contributing to the accident were: an inadequate preflight inspection by the pilot, and rough terrain encountered during the ground run, following the forced landing.
- [NTSB ANC90LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA084.md): Cessna 170A · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1990 · N1334D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain directional control during the landing roll. The crosswind was a contributing factor.
- [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 SEA90LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA078.md): Cessna 170B · Haines, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1990 · N2300D · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. Factors related to the accident were: the gusty crosswind condition, and pilot fatigue.
- [NTSB DEN90LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA096.md): Cessna 170B · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1990 · N8074A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing. The crosswind condition was a factor related to the accident.
- [NTSB BFO90LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90LA033.md): Cessna 170B · Winchester, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1990 · N2521C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to assure that the airplane would clear the fence after takeoff.
- [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 ANC90LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA043.md): Cessna 170B · Sulatna Cross, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 1990 · N4659C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to adequately assess the existing snow conditions and surrounding terrain (preflight planning) prior to takeoff. Contributing factors were: the lighting conditions, the pilot's over confidence in the airplane's performance capabilities and…
- [NTSB DEN90LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA064.md): Cessna 170A · Gallup, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1990 · N9130A · Substantial damage
  > Improper operation of the engine during preflight preparation, which resulted in overheating of the engine and damage to internal components.
- [NTSB FTW90LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA056.md): Cessna 170 · Crockett, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 1990 · N6303D · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the main landing gear axle due to fatigue which led to a loss of control after touchdown.
- [NTSB FTW90LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA012.md): Cessna 170B · New Boston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1989 · N8188A · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. The dirt bank contacted during the landing is considered to be contributing factor.
- [NTSB ATL90LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA004.md): Cessna 170 · Mooresville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1989 · N11575 · Substantial damage
  > Improper in-flight planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in his failure to attain the proper toughdown point on the unidirectional runway. Factors related to the accident were: the unfavorable wind and terrain conditions.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?engine=17012&page=9

## 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=8

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