# 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 9 of 24 · 1,191 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB NYC90LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA005.md): Cessna 170B · Burlington, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1989 · N727Z · Substantial damage > The aircraft colliding with a steel drum placed on the runway by unknown person(s) to mark a pothole area. - [NTSB CHI89LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA159.md): Cessna 170A · Brookfield, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1989 · N9762A · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command's failure to take proper corrective action after encountering a wind gust on landing. - [NTSB DEN89LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA176.md): Cessna 170B · Kyle, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1989 · N8102A · Substantial damage > The pilot used poor preflight planning & decision-making in selecting a road on which to land during gusty wind conditions which resulted in the failure to maintain direction control. - [NTSB CHI89DEP06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89DEP06.md): Aeronca 15AC · Fort Atkinson, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jul 3, 1989 · N1271H · Substantial damage > Water contamination of the fuel and the pilot's inadequate preflight. Factors related to the accident were: lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing & trees. - [NTSB SEA89LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA108.md): Cessna 170B · Gerlach, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1989 · N2873C · Substantial damage > The pilot displayed poor judgement by selecting unsuitable terrain for landing. As a result, the airplane nosed over during the landing roll on the soft terrain. - [NTSB CHI89DEM02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89DEM02.md): Aeronca 15AC · Plainwell, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 6, 1989 · N1003H · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to fly the airplane which had not been properly maintained which resulted in the fuel system blockage. - [NTSB ATL89LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA136.md): Cessna 170 · Orwell, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 1989 · N4409V · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to takeoff on unsuitable terrain, which resulted in his inability to attain sufficient airspeed to clear the fence(s) near the end of the runway. Factors related to the accident were: the soft runway/terrain conditions & the fence. - [NTSB DEN89LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA111.md): Cessna 170A · Kalispell, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1989 · N5414C · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing flare and rollout. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of proficiency with only 4 hours of flight time in the preceding 90 day period. - [NTSB CHI89LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA066.md): Cessna 170B · Freedom, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1989 · N3016A · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the attempted takeoff on unsuitable terrain. The pilot's lack of recent flight experience was a contributing factor. - [NTSB ANC89LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA053.md): Aeronca 15AC · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1989 · N4433N · Substantial damage > The student pilot's inproper use of carburetor heat and the instructors failure to properly supervise the student actions within the airplane. - [NTSB LAX89LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA071.md): Univair Globe GC-1B · Chino, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1988 · N3388K · Substantial damage > **This report was modified on 2/24/2016. Please refer to the public docket for this accident for additional information.** The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during an emergency landing following an inflight loss of engine power, resulting in an… - [NTSB MKC89LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA030.md): Cessna 170A · Mccrory, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1988 · N170KM · Substantial damage > The student pilot and passenger said after about 10 minutes of local flight, they experienced a partial power loss. An emergency ldg was attempted on a near by rural strip, but the plt said he had excess airspeed and was unable to land successfully. The… - [NTSB ATL89LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA040.md): Cessna 170 · Batavia, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 1988 · N4137V · Substantial damage > After about 3 hours and 20 mins of flight the pilot experienced a complete power failure. He attempted to reach the closest airport, but was forced to land in a field 3 miles short. The pilot had estimated that he had 4 hrs fuel. At about 9 gph and 33.5 gals… - [NTSB CHI89LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA021.md): Cessna 170A · Springfield, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1988 · N5596C · Substantial damage > The conventional landing gear equipped airplane was substantially damaged when it nosed down after ground looping during a landing attempt. VMC prevailed and a 90 degree right crosswind, blowing at 12 knots, was present. The pilot relates in his statement… - [NTSB CHI89LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA017.md): Aeronca 15AC · Mora, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1988 · N1162H · Destroyed - [NTSB SEA89LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA009.md): Taylorcraft 15A · Skykomish, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1988 · N6651N · Substantial damage > The plt made an apch over tall trees to land on a 2050 ft strip. The acft touched down on wet turf with about 500 ft of rwy remaining. The plt was unable to stop the acft on the remaining rwy. Subsequently, it contd off the departure end & went into a large… - [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 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 DEN88LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88LA175.md): Braswell Scirroco MJ5-K2 · Hurricane, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1988 · N6XY · Substantial damage > The plt said he made a short flt to check out a mag. The eng performed satisfactorily and he landed. Upon touchdown one of the main landing gear collapsed and the tailwheel equipped acft ground looped. The plt said a gear downlock failed. The FAA… - [NTSB ANC88LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC88LA084.md): Cessna 170B · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1988 · N2487D · Substantial damage > The pilot of a Cessna 170 lost directional control and ground looped while taxiing for take off. The FAA control tower had instructed the pilot to taxi behind a taxiing B-727, and issued caution: wake turbulence. The idle power of the B-727 caused the Cessna… - [NTSB CHI88LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA161.md): Cessna 170B · Rockford, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1988 · N8048A · Substantial damage - [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 MKC88LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88LA094.md): Cessna 170 · Cassville, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1988 · N2585V · Substantial damage > The PIC dptd Texas enr to bolivar, MO with a stop for fuel in pinebluff, ark with two revenue pax's aboard. The PIC stated that the pax would try to locate the arpt by visually identifying the lights of the city. The PIC stated they wandered to several… - [NTSB MKC88LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88LA091.md): Cessna 170B · Bayard, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1988 · N4510C · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that he started the trip, from new Mexico to north dakota, the evening prior to the accident. Because of poor weather, the pilot re-routed the flight through several alternate fuel and oil stops. The flight was en route to a planned fuel stop… - [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 ANC88LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC88LA031.md): Cessna 170 · Healy, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 1988 · N2601D · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that he was taxiing for takeoff when he lost directional control of the aircraft causing the plane to strike a small tree next to a snow covered taxiway. - [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 ANC88LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC88LA007.md): Cessna 170 · King Salmon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1987 · N1311D · Substantial damage > The plt rprtd there was frost on the acft & that a rope had been used to smooth it off. He then initiated a takeoff from a dry lake bed. After lift-off, the acft settled back to the ground & struck a berm at the end of the takeoff area. - [NTSB ANC87LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC87LA166.md): Cessna 170A · Melozitna River, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1987 · N9240A · Substantial damage > The pilot attempted to takeoff from a River sandbar close to the water's edge. During the take off roll, one main landing gear tire entered the water and pulled the airplane into the water. The airplane subsequently nosed over and incurred substantial damage. - [NTSB CHI87LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA192.md): Cessna 170A · Monticello, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1987 · N1354D · Substantial damage > Drg the takeoff roll, the plt lost directional control of the tailwheel equipped acft. It then swerved to the left & went into a soybean field. Drg the occurrence, the rgt main gear collapsed & the rgt wing, rgt horizontal stabilizer, prop & eng cowling were… - [NTSB ANC87LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC87LA121.md): Cessna 170 · Mi.70 Glenn Hwy, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1987 · N4091V · Substantial damage > The pilot stated the weather was deteriorating with visibility less than one mile and rainshowers. The pilot elected to make a precautionary landing on a state highway. During the landing roll the aircraft struck a road sign with the right wing of the… - [NTSB FTW87LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87LA192.md): Cessna 170A · San Marcos, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1987 · N401P · Substantial damage > The student pilot lost directional control when the tail wheel came off the runway. The instructor pilot stated that he was late with corrective action and the aircraft ground looped off the runway. - [NTSB CHI87LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA189.md): Aeronca 15AC · St Bonifacius, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1987 · N1135H · Substantial damage > The plt had just purchased the acft & had obtained a ferry permit to fly it to another arpt. He reached the vicinity of the destn & called the tower, but did not see the arpt. Aprx 15 min later, when he was sure he had passed the arpt, he made a 180 deg turn… - [NTSB ANC87LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC87LA104.md): Aeronca 15AC · Charley River, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1987 · N1023H · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that during the takeoff roll he struck a hidden tree stump; he lost directional control of the aircraft causing the plane to nose over. - [NTSB SEA87LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA143.md): Cessna 170B · Coeur D'Alene, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1987 · N3063A · Substantial damage > On initial climb a partial loss of power occurred and the pilot made a forced landing in a wheat field. During landing roll the aircraft's left main gear struck an irrigation pipe and the aircraft nosed over inverted. No evidence of a preimpact mechanical… - [NTSB CHI87LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA172.md): Cessna 170 · Lakeville, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1987 · N4649V · Substantial damage > The plt rprtd the wind was varying plus or minus 30 deg from 200 deg at 10 gusting 25 KTS. Drg the takeoff roll on rwy 29, the acft enctrd a gust of wind. The acft swerved & the plt recovered, but the acft enctrd another gust which raised the left wing.… - [NTSB ATL87DEI09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87DEI09.md): Cessna 170B · Upper Sandusky, OH · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 11, 1987 · N3142A · Substantial damage > During takeoff attempt from runway 36 the aircraft veered to the left about 250 feet from the runway threshold and contacted the ground. The pilot reported that a crosswind caught him off guard. Weather information obtained from findlay flight service… - [NTSB ANC87LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC87LA093.md): Aeronca 15AC · Dillingham, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1987 · N1304H · Substantial damage > The student pilot stated that the aircraft lost partial power during the take off run due to water being ingested into the engine air filter as he made his water takeoff. He elected to continue with the takeoff attempt and struck the shoreline prior to… - [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 ANC87LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC87LA066.md): Cessna 170B · Kenai, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 1987 · N2754D · Substantial damage > The pilot stated during a low level flight above the trees, the aircraft started to vibrate. A few seconds later the propeller completely separated from the aircraft. The propeller was not located in the wooded area. The propeller separated from the aircraft… - [NTSB DEN87LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87LA080.md): Cessna 170B · Boulder, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1987 · N2323D · Substantial damage > An 85 hour private plt was flying for proficiency in his Cessna 170. At the last landing of the flt, an apparently normal touchdown was completed. During the landing roll, the acft swerved to the left and the plt corrected to the right. The acft continued to… - [NTSB CHI87LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA105.md): Aeronca 15AC · Hibbing, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 1987 · N1156H · Substantial damage > The plt stated that while taxiing on the north taxiway, for takeoff on runway 31, a 'gust of wind caught the tail abruptly and caused plane to veer to the left and strike corner of hangar.' The acft collided with the hangar nose first. - [NTSB CHI87DET02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87DET02.md): Cessna 170B · Angola, IN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 10, 1987 · N3135A · Substantial damage > Pilot performed full stall landing in moderate right crosswind. Attempts to control weathercocking with full left rudder and aileron were ineffective. Left brake was ineffective. Aircraft received substantial damage in resultant ground loop. - [NTSB ANC87LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC87LA040.md): Cessna 170B · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1987 · N4687C · Substantial damage > The pilot successfully landed his ski equipped tailwheel airplane on a frozen lake in gusty wind conditions but lost control of the airplane while attempting to taxi from upwind to downwind. The airplane struck its left wing and elevator on the lake ice and… - [NTSB LAX87LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA106.md): Cessna 170B · Plaster City, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 1987 · N3441C · Substantial damage > During a local business flight the pilot was flying low, approximately 50 ft AGL, and slow with 30 degrees of flaps extended to take aerial photographs of a motorcyclist on the ground. Upon completing a 360 degree turn to the left, the aircraft flew through… - [NTSB LAX87LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA090.md): Cessna 170B · Yucca Valley, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 1987 · N2293D · Destroyed > The pilot reported that during the takeoff roll, a wind gust caused the left wing to raise and the airplane veered to the right. He immediately applied left aileron and rudder, but to no avail. The airplane went off the runway, hit a tree and fence, and… - [NTSB NYC87DHD02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87DHD02.md): Cessna 170 · Pittman, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jan 7, 1987 · N2528V · Destroyed > The pilot stated that approx 15 mins after takeoff, while in a left turn, both he and his pax heard a loud snap. This was followed by collapse of the left rudder pedal and a right rolling motion. The aircraft began to spiral; just prior to impact the spiral… - [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 NYC86LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA222.md): Cessna 170B · Danbury, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1986 · N2292D · Substantial damage > The aircraft bounced on touchdown, but then settled back to the runway with the tail swinging to the left. Hard left brake was applied but the pilot could not maintain direction control and the aircraft ran off the runway into the turf striking the left wing… - [NTSB DEN86LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA240.md): Cessna 170B · Greeley, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1986 · N2790D · Substantial damage > Plt was ferrying acft from glenwood springs, CO to troy, MO. Acft was out of annual (3-84) and a special airworthiness certificate was issued. Plt likewise had not flown for 2 years. Plt accomplished the mandatory biennial flight review the day before the… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?engine=17012&page=10 ## 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=9 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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