# NTSB investigations: Continental C145 series, CA 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 1 of 3 · 118 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB WPR26LA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA318.md): Cessna 170B · South Lake Tahoe, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Aug 26, 2026 · N2285D · Substantial damage - [NTSB WPR26LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA239.md): Cessna 170A · El Cajon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 27, 2026 · N1607D · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing with a right crosswind,. - [NTSB WPR25LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA033.md): Cessna 170B · Lancaster, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 8, 2024 · N1977C · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop. - [NTSB WPR23LA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA300.md): Cessna 170B · Tracy, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 17, 2023 · N2771C · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll after encountering a wind gust. - [NTSB GAA17CA445](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA445.md): Cessna 170 · San Andreas, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 27, 2017 · N5596C · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper landing flare during an aborted go-around in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing. - [NTSB GAA17CA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA204.md): Cessna 170 · Death Valley, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 26, 2017 · N9953A · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper compensation for crosswind conditions during the landing flare and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control during the landing. - [NTSB GAA15CA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA207.md): Cessna 170B · Rosamond, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 16, 2015 · N8028A · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, resulting in a collision with terrain. - [NTSB WPR14LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA134.md): Cessna 170B · San Luis Obispo, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 2014 · N2252D · Substantial damage > Corrosion of the bulkhead assembly in the left main landing gearbox area, which resulted in the structural failure of the bulkhead and the subsequent landing gear collapse. - [NTSB WPR13CA356](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA356.md): Cessna 170B · San Carlos, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 3, 2013 · N8249A · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop. - [NTSB WPR13CA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA301.md): Cessna 170B · Fallbrook, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 30, 2013 · N2600D · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the takeoff, and his loss of aircraft control during the subsequent stall recovery. - [NTSB WPR13FA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA236.md): Cessna 170B · Auburn, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 19, 2013 · N2865C · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during approach to landing, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent spin. - [NTSB WPR13CA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA024.md): Cessna 170A · Calexico, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 27, 2012 · N1332D · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an attempted go-around, which resulted in a runway excursion. - [NTSB WPR12CA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA273.md): Cessna 170B · Concord, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 21, 2012 · N1640D · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing in gusting crosswind conditions. - [NTSB WPR12CA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA011.md): Cessna 170B · Ramona, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 14, 2011 · N8261A · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. - [NTSB WPR10CA350](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA350.md): Cessna 170 · Truckee, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 14, 2010 · N3967V · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during an aborted landing, resulting in a collision with obstacles. - [NTSB WPR10LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA194.md): Cessna 170B · Columbia, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2010 · N2629D · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll. - [NTSB LAX08CA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA070.md): Cessna 170B · Truckee, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 29, 2008 · N2571D · Substantial damage > The pilot's continued operation with a known mechanical problem and failure to maintain directional control. - [NTSB LAX06CA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA145.md): Cessna 170B · Redlands, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 23, 2006 · N3190A · Substantial damage > the student's inadequate compensation for the crosswind gust and failure to maintain directional control. Also causal was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight, and his failure to maintain directional control. A factor was control… - [NTSB LAX04LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA100.md): Cessna 170B · Santa Rosa, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 2004 · N2502C · Substantial damage > the failure of the number 2 cylinder barrel due to fatigue. The lack of suitable landing terrain was a factor in the accident. - [NTSB LAX04LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA020.md): Cessna 170 · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 2003 · N3979V · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which failed to determine the security of his seat, and his failure to maintain directional control. - [NTSB LAX03LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA146.md): Cessna 170A · Twentynine Palm, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 2003 · N1607D · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation and his failure to maintain aircraft control. The gusty wind condition was a contributing factor. - [NTSB LAX00LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA029.md): Cessna 170A · El Mirage, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1999 · N9063A · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of his airplane, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop. - [NTSB LAX98LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA034.md): Globe GC-1B · Los Angeles, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1997 · N3232K · Substantial damage > The pilot's loss of directional control due to an inadvertent ground loop resulting from a deflated tire. - [NTSB LAX98LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA011.md): Cessna 170A · Quincy, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1997 · N9212A · Substantial damage > loss of directional control due to a severe tail wheel vibration, which was induced by an improperly installed and adjusted tail wheel assembly. - [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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 LAX83LA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA306.md): Cessna C170A · Cajon Pass, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1983 · N1239D · Substantial damage > The plt was flying about 40 ft AGL in marginal weather when the acft contacted a power line and crashed. No flt plan wasfiled and there is no record of a weather briefing for the plt. The plt stated he was following a highway up a Pass whenhe encountered… - [NTSB LAX83LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA252.md): Cessna 170B · Yreka, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1983 · N8018A · Substantial damage > The plt landed at the montague arpt for fuel, but fuel was not available, so he proceeded to rohrer field where 18 gal was onloaded. During takeoff with a density alt of aprx 4200 ft, he lifted off after using aprx 2/3 of the 3360 ft rwy. He reported that at… - [NTSB LAX83FA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FA153.md): Cessna 170B · Near Pala, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 1983 · N2462D · Destroyed > According to a friend of the plt, he (the plt) had watched wx infor on tv, on 3/20/83. To the friend's knowledge, the plt had never telephoned the FAA fss for a wx briefing or to file a flt plan. After the friend took the plt & his wife (who was also a plt)… - [NTSB LAX83LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA105.md): Cessna 170 · Pleasonton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 1983 · N2565V · Substantial damage > The acft collided with a street curb during an off airport forced landing. The pilot stated that during climb-out at 3000 feet the engine RPM began to decrease. He used carburetor heat as the engine lost power to 1000 RPM. He also switched tanks from both to… - [NTSB LAX82DA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA229.md): Cessna 170B · Pacoima, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 20, 1982 · N8151A · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that he landed on runway 12 with a slight crosswind from the right. After touchdown, the aircraft veered to the right, the left wingtip and the propeller struck the surface, and the plane nosed over. - [NTSB LAX81FA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81FA094.md): Cessna 170A · Homeland, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · May 30, 1981 · N1305D · Destroyed - [NTSB LAX81FVD02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81FVD02.md): Cessna 170B · San Rafael, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 12, 1980 · N1839C · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX79DUQ16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX79DUQ16.md): Cessna 170 · Simi Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 24, 1979 · N2502V · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX78DUG52](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX78DUG52.md): Cessna 170 · Blythe, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 8, 1978 · N2518D · Substantial damage - [NTSB OAK78DVD51](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK78DVD51.md): Cessna 170 · Sonoma, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 2, 1978 · N9985A · Substantial damage - [NTSB OAK78FVM21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK78FVM21.md): Cessna 170B · Palo Alto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 29, 1978 · N2576C · Substantial damage Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?engine=17012&state=CA&page=2 ## 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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'CA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' AND 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&state=CA --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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