# NTSB investigations: Continental E225 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 ERA09CA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA117.md): Beech G35 · Chattanooga, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 30, 2008 · N400SC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to see and avoid the marked helicopter dolly. Contributing to the accident were the dark night conditions.
- [NTSB CEN09CA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA080.md): Beech E35 · Bloomington, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 20, 2008 · N3213C · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to a failure of the number one cylinder exhaust valve, and the associated secondary damage to the intake valve and piston.
- [NTSB NYC08LA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA306.md): Beech G35 · Knoxville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2008 · N4403D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel consumption calculations which resulted in total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB MIA08FA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08FA163.md): Beech G35 · South Easton, MA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2008 · N4615D · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while attempting to execute an instrument approach in instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of instrument currency.
- [NTSB NYC08LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA164.md): Beech G35 · New Smyrna Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 2008 · N4606D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent encounter with turbulence that was not forcast.
- [NTSB SEA08LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA012.md): Beech F35 · San Carlos, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 2007 · N5050B · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC08CA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA006.md): Beech G35 · Lexington, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 7, 2007 · N4575D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel management.
- [NTSB CHI07LA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA312.md): Beech B35 · Waterloo, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2007 · N55GW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the trees and terrain during a night visual approach for landing. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's lack of recent night flying experience, the night conditions, and the trees.
- [NTSB DFW07LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA191.md): Beech B35 · Borger, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2007 · N118TT · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power while on approach due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident were a corroded carburetor fuel needle valve, inlet fuel screen and no suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI07FA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07FA182.md): North American Navion · Colona, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2007 · N8804H · Destroyed
  > The non-instrument rated pilot's continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB DEN07CA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07CA085.md): Beech F-35 · Wheatland, WY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 8, 2007 · N3329C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate soft field takeoff procedures and the low airspeed resulting in the airplane settling back to the ground.
- [NTSB LAX07LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA118.md): Ryan Navion A · Los Banos, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 2007 · N4369K · Destroyed
  > the pilot's intentional performance of aerobatic maneuvers that exceeded the design stress limits of the airplane structure. Also causal was the pilot's impairment due to the effects of alcohol consumption. Contributory was the pilot's impairment due to the…
- [NTSB DFW06WA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06WA210.md): Beech 35 · Ensenada, Mexico · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 8, 2006 · N5146C · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX06CA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA139.md): Beech G35 · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 2, 2006 · N348G · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate clearance with obstructions while taxiing.
- [NTSB ATL06WA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06WA036.md): Beech D35 · Tierra Blanca, Costa Rica · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 15, 2006 · N5985C · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA06LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06LA004.md): Beech G35 · Longview, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 2005 · N4647D · Substantial damage
  > Ruddervator flutter which resulted in the buckling of the empennage. The reason for the ruddervator flutter was undetermined.
- [NTSB LAX05LA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA303.md): North American Navion A · Chowchilla, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2005 · N91597 · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA05LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA103.md): North American Navion · Emmett, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2005 · N8874H · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power during cruise flight as a result of air being sucked into the fuel system due to a worn fuel selector valve stem and a hardened and brittle fuel selector valve O-ring. Factors include no suitable landing area within the…
- [NTSB IAD05LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA030.md): Beech G35 · Falmouth, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 2005 · N333EG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during taxi. A factor was the snow-covered taxiway.
- [NTSB DEN05FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05FA012.md): Beech F35 · Chester, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2004 · N3889B · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadequate planning/decision which resulted in VFR flight into IMC, and his failure to maintain terrain clearance. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to follow the briefing recommendation, fog, mist, and observation.
- [NTSB SEA04FA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04FA173.md): Beech C35 · Kalispell, MT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 2004 · N63AC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper positioning of the fuel tank selector, which resulted in fuel starvation and a subsequent loss of engine power while maneuvering.
- [NTSB MIA04FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04FA023.md): Beech G35 · Okolona, MS · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 2003 · N4214D · Destroyed
  > The pilot's intentional low altitude maneuver and buzzing resulting in collision with trees, uncontrolled descent, and in-flight collision with terrain. A factor in the accident was the pilot's ostentatious display.
- [NTSB LAX03LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA268.md): Beech C35 · Gerlach, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 2003 · N607D · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC03FA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03FA148.md): Beech F-35 · Middlesboro, KY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2003 · N205 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper decision to descend into clouds, and his exceeding the maximum speed and design stress limits of the airplane, which resulted in an in-flight breakup and subsequent collision with terrain.
- [NTSB SEA03LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA078.md): Beech F-35 · Anacortes, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 2003 · N5030B · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent selection of the incorrect fuel tank selector position (OFF) while in cruise flight over open water, and his failure to activate the fuel wobble-pump. A contributing factor was the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB CHI03LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA067.md): Beech BE-G35 · Urbana, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 2003 · N4668D · Substantial damage
  > The partial failure of the left stabilizer in overload.
- [NTSB LAX03LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA082.md): Beech F35 · Middletown, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 2003 · N3361C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain an adequate takeoff airspeed and failure to abort the takeoff when the lack of acceleration was apparent.
- [NTSB FTW03FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03FA067.md): Beech F-35 · Addison, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 2002 · N3367C · Destroyed
  > The pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply by his failure to switch fuel tank positions which resulted in fuel starvation and the loss of engine power. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL03LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA031.md): Beech F-35 · Hollywood, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 2002 · N4268B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot exceeded the design limits of the airplane which resulted in an in flight structural failure.
- [NTSB LAX03LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA024.md): Beech 35 · Santa Ana, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 2002 · N3373C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's encounter with wake turbulence resulting in a loss of control. A related factor was insufficient separation by air traffic control.
- [NTSB SEA02FA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02FA146.md): Beech BE-35 · Idaho Falls, ID · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2002 · N82Z · Destroyed
  > The flying pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in a stall/spin. An additional cause was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight.
- [NTSB SEA02LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA116.md): Beech G35 · Yakima, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2002 · N4647D · Substantial damage
  > Empennage flutter which resulted in structural damage during descent for landing. Turbulence was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI02LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA160.md): Navion Navion A · Forest Lake, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2002 · N8717H · Destroyed
  > The pilot not performing an aborted takeoff. The soft turf runway and power lines were contributing factors.
- [NTSB DEN02LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA056.md): Beech A35 · Newcastle, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2002 · N8735A · Substantial damage
  > the pilot-in-command's failure to lower the landing gear prior to landing.
- [NTSB NYC02LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA093.md): D'Apuzzo D-260 · Andover, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 2002 · N112JF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain proper runway alignment while landing, which resulted in a gear collapse.
- [NTSB ATL02FA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02FA091.md): Beech BE-35 · Warsaw, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 2002 · N2152D · Destroyed
  > The pilot's physical impairment due to the use of marijuana. The pilot's diminished judgment to continue flight into known instrument flight conditions that resulted in an in-flight loss of control, failure of the right wing due to overstress separation, and…
- [NTSB LAX02FA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA134.md): Beech G35 · Willows, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2002 · N4487D · Destroyed
  > the pilot's entry into an abrupt maneuver at an excessive airspeed beyond Va, which resulted in exceeding the aircraft's design stress limits.
- [NTSB FTW02LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA129.md): Beech F35 · Amarillo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 2002 · N4257B · Substantial damage
  > Flutter due to the improper balance of the ruddervator, which resulted in structural damage to the aft fuselage.
- [NTSB CHI02LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA089.md): Beech D35 · Ankeny, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 2002 · N5985C · Substantial damage
  > the excessive flare by the pilot. The icing conditions were a contributing factor.
- [NTSB SEA02LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA043.md): Beech G35 · Anacortes, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 2002 · N168B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent failure to lower the landing gear prior to touchdown.
- [NTSB FTW02LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA065.md): Piper J3C-65 · Paris, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 2001 · N1938C · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot of the other aircraft to maintain adequate visual lookout during taxi.
- [NTSB CHI01FA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA247.md): Beech C35 · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2001 · N35BJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB MIA01FA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01FA192.md): Beech BE-35-F35 · Bamberg, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2001 · N5058S · Destroyed
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed, while attempting a forced landing following a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin, and subsequent impact with the terrain. A factor in this accident was…
- [NTSB LAX01FA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FA234.md): Beech 35A · Linden, CA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2001 · N699B · Substantial damage
  > The engine lost power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA01LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA115.md): Beech E35 · Eastsound, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2001 · N7362B · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the engine driven fuel pump due to a worn snap ring which resulted in a loss of engine power during initial climb. Failure to comply with Service Bulletin inspection instructions, and collision with trees were factors.
- [NTSB LAX01LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA143.md): Beech C35 · Fullerton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 2001 · N7MK · Substantial damage
  > The premature retraction of the landing gear and the failure of the CFI to properly supervise the flight.
- [NTSB CHI00LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA238.md): Beech BE-A35 · Poplar Bluff, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2000 · N8530A · Substantial damage
  > the pilot exceeded the VNE speed restriction of 144 MPH. Factors included the ruddervator flutter and the out of balance ruddervators.
- [NTSB MIA00FA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00FA146.md): Beech F35 · Jackson, MS · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 7, 2000 · N35WK · Substantial damage
  > improper rigging of the rudder/elevators and differential mechanism assembly by unknown person(s), which resulting in what the pilot describes as inflight flutter of the tail section, which resulted in damage to the aft empennage area.
- [NTSB LAX00LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA108.md): Beech 35 · Desert Center, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 2000 · N5127C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel management, his inaccurate fuel consumption calculations, and his improper use of the fuel selector.
- [NTSB FTW00LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA044.md): Beech F35 · Elk City, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 1999 · N3359C · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.

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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 ('17015'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=17015&page=2

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