# NTSB investigations: Continental C145 series, TX

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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## Latest cases

- [NTSB CEN23LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA024.md): Cessna 170A · Hardin, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 2, 2022 · N9244A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the powerlines while landing.
- [NTSB CEN22LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA236.md): Cessna 170 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 2, 2022 · N1396D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inability to compensate for a downdraft during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing, and subsequent loss of directional control.
- [NTSB CEN20LA415](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA415.md): Cessna 170 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 20, 2020 · N4019V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate compensation for gusting crosswind conditions while landing, which resulted a loss of lateral control and impact with a fence.
- [NTSB CEN20CA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA222.md): Piper PA 15 · Lancaster, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jun 8, 2020 · N4123H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB CEN16LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA078.md): Cessna 170B · Ingleside, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 3, 2016 · N3035A · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during takeoff due to carburetor icing, which resulted in a forced landing.
- [NTSB CEN13CA544](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA544.md): Cessna 170A · Victoria, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 11, 2013 · N170TP · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB CEN13CA445](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA445.md): Cessna 170 · Burnet, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 26, 2013 · N5401C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CEN12CA341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA341.md): Cessna 170A · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 4, 2012 · N9753A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.
- [NTSB CEN09CA585](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA585.md): Cessna 170B · Dalhart, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 11, 2009 · N2929N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to land with a tailwind resulting in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB DFW05FA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05FA204.md): Globe GC-1B · Cypress, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2005 · N3209K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin.
- [NTSB FTW02LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA041.md): Globe GC-1B · Marion, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 2001 · N3209K · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadvertent stall during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control and the airplane colliding with a fence and a tree. A contributing factor was his lack of experience in the make and model of aircraft.
- [NTSB FTW00LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA249.md): Cessna 170A · Mexia, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2000 · N1447D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors were the gusty crosswind and the pilot's failure to perform a go-around upon encountering a windshift/crosswind.
- [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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 FTW83LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA081.md): Cessna 170A · Temple, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 1983 · N1781D · Substantial damage
  > The student plt reported he was taking off, directly into the wind, when directional contorl was lost. Subsequently, the acft veered off the left side of the rwy & the right gear failed.
- [NTSB FTW80FPA03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80FPA03.md): Cessna 172 · Terrell, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 6, 1979 · N7912B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW79FPD07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79FPD07.md): Cessna 170B · Ranger, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jan 27, 1979 · N8364A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW78DPA30](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78DPA30.md): Cessna 170 · Sherman, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 11, 1978 · N4149V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW78DRG11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78DRG11.md): Cessna 170B · Brady, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 4, 1977 · N4695C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW78FRG06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78FRG06.md): Globe GC-1B · Kerrville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 15, 1977 · N2460B · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW77FRG66](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77FRG66.md): Cessna 170 · Robstown, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 31, 1977 · N4108V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW76DQG11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76DQG11.md): Cessna 170 · Roscoe, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 28, 1975 · N4623C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW74FRA23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW74FRA23.md): Cessna 170B · Palacios, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 31, 1974 · N8238A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW73FRG89](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW73FRG89.md): Cessna 170 · New Braunfels, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 4, 1973 · N2593D · No damage
- [NTSB FTW73DRA05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW73DRA05.md): Cessna 170B · Bellville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 25, 1972 · N2547C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW72FRA21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW72FRA21.md): Globe GC-1B · Lamarque, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Nov 14, 1971 · N80891 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW71DRH28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW71DRH28.md): Cessna 170B · Killeen, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 25, 1971 · N2521C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW71FPD47](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW71FPD47.md): Cessna 170B · Munday, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 5, 1971 · N2576D · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW71DRA30](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW71DRA30.md): Aeronca 15AC · Clute, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Nov 21, 1970 · N1286H · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW71DRJ19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW71DRJ19.md): Cessna 170B · Talco, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 10, 1970 · N4510C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW70D0157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW70D0157.md): Cessna 170B · Seguin, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 22, 1969 · N3060A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW70F0112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW70F0112.md): Cessna 170B · Smithfield, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 21, 1969 · N4534C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW69D0427](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW69D0427.md): Cessna 170 · Cleburne, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 23, 1969 · N4289V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW68D0555](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW68D0555.md): Cessna 170 · Booker, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 17, 1968 · N3963V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW67D0430](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW67D0430.md): Cessna 170A · Austin, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 2, 1967 · N1310D · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW67F0349](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW67F0349.md): Cessna 170B · Angleton, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Nov 18, 1966 · N8044A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW67F0125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW67F0125.md): Globe GC-1B · Dallas, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 25, 1966 · N3834K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW67F0075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW67F0075.md): Globe GC-1B · Addison, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 22, 1966 · N3301K · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW67D0163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW67D0163.md): Cessna 170B · Hamlin, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 29, 1966 · N2845C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW67F0007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW67F0007.md): Cessna 170B · La Porte, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 29, 1966 · N2559D · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW66F0137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW66F0137.md): Cessna 170B · El Paso, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 27, 1965 · N3498D · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW66D0063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW66D0063.md): Cessna 170 · Big Spring, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 3, 1965 · N4694C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK65X1373](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK65X1373.md): Cessna 170B · Dickerson, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 30, 1965 · N2593D · Substantial damage

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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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'TX' 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=TX

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