# 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 FTW99LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA266.md): Beech C35 · Lone Grove, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1999 · N5818C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area. Factors were the fences struck during the takeoff, the tall grass, rising terrain, and a tailwind.
- [NTSB DEN99LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA152.md): Piper PA-25 · Salida, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1999 · N6249Z · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent stall during an aborted landing. A factor was the pilot's selection of the wrong runway for landing.
- [NTSB ATL99LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA118.md): Beech G35 · Columbus, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1999 · N4473D · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and unsuitable terrain to make a forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA99LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA185.md): Beech E-35 · Yankeetown, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1999 · N3508B · Substantial damage
  > The failure of maintenance personnel to balance check the ruddervators after painting the airplane and unclear information contained in the compliance section of AD 94-20-04 resulting in the failure of maintenance personnel to balance check the out-of-balance…
- [NTSB FTW99LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA093.md): Beech G35 · Ennis, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 1999 · N4662D · Substantial damage
  > Flutter of the empennage for an undetermined reason, which resulted in damage to the aft fuselage.
- [NTSB ANC99LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA005.md): Beech G-35 · Neah Bay, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1998 · N4479D · Destroyed
  > Undetermined. Missing Aircraft.
- [NTSB LAX98FA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98FA264.md): North American Navion · Salinas, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1998 · N8820H · Destroyed
  > the pilot's attempt to continue visual flight operations into an area of known instrument meteorological conditions resulting in controlled flight into rising terrain.
- [NTSB FTW98LA390](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA390.md): Beech E35 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1998 · N7344B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff initial climb. A factor was the pilot lifting off the aircraft prematurely.
- [NTSB LAX98LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA120.md): Beech C35 · Rio Linda, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1998 · N8948A · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate fuel management which led to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB MIA98FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98FAMS1.md): Beech G35 · Missing · Accident · 2 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Dec 3, 1997 · N4404D · Destroyed
  > undetermined.
- [NTSB CHI98FA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98FA017.md): Beech G35 · Poplar Grove, IL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1997 · N129B · Substantial damage
  > flutter for an undetermined reason, which resulted in structural damage to the aft fuselage.
- [NTSB FTW97FA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA292.md): Beech F35 · Richards, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1997 · N3835B · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued flight into adverse weather and the loss of aircraft control which resulted in the aircraft exceeding its design stress limits. Factors were the pilot's failure to obtain a weather briefing and the adverse weather.
- [NTSB CHI97LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA119.md): Beech D35 · Lexington, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 1997 · N5985C · Substantial damage
  > flutter for an undetermined reason, which resulted in structural damage to the aft fuselage.
- [NTSB MIA97LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA134.md): Navion A · Quincy, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1997 · N40FL · Substantial damage
  > chafing of an electrical cable that was routed through the firewall, which resulted in electrical arching and an in-flight fire.
- [NTSB LAX97LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA115.md): Ryan Navion · Marina, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 1997 · N4969K · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's improper preflight inspection and his inaccurate fuel consumption calculations.
- [NTSB FTW97LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA118.md): Ryan Navion A · Hudson, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 1997 · N800PS · Substantial damage
  > A total power loss due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane and its fuel system. Factors include: the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane, the improper fuel tank selector position that would not…
- [NTSB MIA97LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA093.md): Beech E35 · Nashville, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 1997 · N3257C · Substantial damage
  > a stuck (jammed) fuel selector valve, due to corrosion from a fuel drain spring, which resulted in fuel starvation, loss of engine power, a forced landing, and subsequent impact with trees. A factor relating to the accident was: the pilot's inadequate…
- [NTSB FTW96LA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA284.md): Beech B35 · Portales, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1996 · N8860A · Substantial damage
  > failure by maintenance personnel to perform proper maintenance on the aircraft during an annual inspection, and failure to comply with an airworthiness directive.
- [NTSB CHI96LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA219.md): Navion NA1 · Evansville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1996 · N4096K · Substantial damage
  > the pilot did not maintain control of the aircraft during landing roll.
- [NTSB SEA96LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA121.md): Beech 35 · Aurora, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1996 · N2145D · Substantial damage
  > failure of the non-certificated pilot to ensure that the landing gear was properly extended for landing. The non-certificated pilot's diverted attention was a related factor.
- [NTSB IAD96LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA047.md): Beech F35 · Mt. Sterling, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1996 · N3850B · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to the failure of the number one piston. Related factors were the unsuitable terrain available for the forced landing, and the strong tailwind encountered during the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW96FA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA072.md): Beech 35 · Kremmling, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1995 · N1969D · Destroyed
  > a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the student pilot's improper positioning of the fuel selector and the the CFI's inadequate fuel management. Factors in the accident were: the unmarked fuel selector and the CFI's excessive descent…
- [NTSB ATL95FA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95FA142.md): Beech 35F · Mt Dora, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1995 · N4288B · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation by allowing the airplane's weight and balance to be exceeded, and his failure to maintain control of the airplane, while turning after takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB LAX95LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA209.md): Beech E35 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1995 · N3875B · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from a taxiway sign while taxiing clear of the runway.
- [NTSB NYC95FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95FA049.md): Beech G35 · West Palm Beach, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 1995 · N32TS · Destroyed
  > Improper top overhaul by maintenance personnel, and improperly torqued crackcase thru-bolts and cylinder deck studs at the number one cylinder, which led to fatigue failure of four of the bolts, failure and/or separation of the number one cylinder, and a…
- [NTSB CHI95LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA037.md): Beech G35 · Frankfort, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1994 · N4469D · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to see-and-avoid the vehicle, and the vehicle driver's disregard for the need to remain clear of the aircraft's approach path. A factor related to the accident was: the proximity of a parked airplane to the runway.
- [NTSB SEA93LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA217.md): Beech G35 · Arlington, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 1993 · N4641D · Substantial damage
  > Fracture of the left stabilizer spar.
- [NTSB FTW93LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA236.md): Beech F35 · Mena, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1993 · N5064B · Substantial damage
  > The inflight separation of the ruddervator as result of improper balancing.
- [NTSB LAX93FA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FA315.md): Beech E35 · Big Bear, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1993 · N3233C · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power due to unporting of the selected main fuel tank at a critical time, which was caused by the pilot's failure to follow the directives in the flight manual regarding prolonged turns or slips with less than 10 gallons in the selected tank.
- [NTSB CHI93LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA233.md): Beech E35 · Virgil, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1993 · N314R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to abort takeoff.
- [NTSB BFO93LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA096.md): Ryan Navion · Cumberland, RI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1993 · N4467K · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons. A factor related to the accident was rough and uneven terrain.
- [NTSB LAX93LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA121.md): Beech C35 · Susanville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 1993 · N1844D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poorly planned approach. Contributing to this accident was the pilot's misjudging his distance and altitude and the prevailing light snow conditions.
- [NTSB LAX93LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA191.md): Beech F35 · Sandy Valley, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 1993 · N4255B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to perform a preflight inspection of the airplane, and to assure that an adequate supply of fuel was on board the aircraft. This subsequently led to an inadequate fuel supply in the left tank, and fuel starvation. A factor related to the…
- [NTSB SEA92LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA212.md): Beech E35 · Anacortes, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1992 · N7337B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain directional control. A factor contributing to the accident was: the pilot in command's not extending the flaps for landing.
- [NTSB FTW92LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA211.md): Beech G35 · La Porte, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1992 · N4604D · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were the dark night and the lack of suitable terrain available for the forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA92LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA021.md): North American Navion · Okeechobee, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 1991 · N8631H · Substantial damage
  > Operation by the owner/pilot-in-command with known deficiencies in equipment and fuel starvation due to a blocked fuel line.
- [NTSB FTW92LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA012.md): North American Navion · Denison, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1991 · N8560H · Substantial damage
  > The exceeding of the airplane's takeoff performance capability by the pilot's inadequate preflight preparation..
- [NTSB SEA92FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92FA001.md): North American Navion · Ola, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1991 · N91577 · Destroyed
  > An incapacitating heart attack while in flight.
- [NTSB CHI91FA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91FA090.md): Beech F.35 · Sidney, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 1991 · N3822B · Destroyed
  > The pilot's intentional VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors in the accident were the pilot's disregard for directives and overconfidence in his ability.
- [NTSB SEA91LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA036.md): Beech D35 · Cedar City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 1990 · N2911B · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power due to induction system icing. Factors related to the accident were: the adverse weather condition, and a blocked induction air filter.
- [NTSB LAX91LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA011.md): Beech C35 · Independence, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 1990 · N789D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain an altitude adequate to avoid colliding with ojbects during takeoff.
- [NTSB SEA89LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA151.md): Navion A · Ely, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1989 · N8796H · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in failure to obtain/maintain adequate airspeed to remain airborne after lift-off, and an inadvertent stall. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's attempt to fly the aircraft with excessive…
- [NTSB DEN89FA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89FA178.md): Beech E35 · Kalispell, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1989 · N3317C · Substantial damage
  > Contaminated fuel system that starved the engine of fuel.
- [NTSB NYC89FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89FA029.md): Ryan Navion A · Franklin, PA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1988 · N5164K · Destroyed
  > Due to improper grade of fuel in the airplane and bent and binding exhaust valves, the airplane engine had a partial loss of power during the takeoff ground run. The pilot did not abort the takeoff and the airplane stalled and collided with trees when the…
- [NTSB MKC87FA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87FA163.md): Beech 35 · Excelsior Spgs, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1987 · N3204V · Destroyed
  > According to witnesses, the pilot declared an emergency over the radio stating that the eng was losing power and that she was attempting an emerg lndg at Excelsior springs arpt. The pilot stated that she initiated a go-around, after the rwy was assured, due…
- [NTSB MKC87LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87LA123.md): Beech C35 · Spencer, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1987 · N1931D · Substantial damage
  > During ldg, PIC failed to maintain directional control and swerved off the rwy. Ldg gear collapsed and acft was substantially damaged. Witnesses said plt and pax were behaving irrationally prior to lvf departure apt. PIC left the scene of accident and two…
- [NTSB FTW87LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87LA023.md): North American Navion A · Springtown, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1986 · N91548 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot told rescue personnel that he had taken off with empty tanks selected. The engine quit, and the aircraft impacted the ground before he could restart. Initial reports of serious injury only, but both occupants expired two weeks later.
- [NTSB ATL86LLT09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LLT09.md): Beech 35A · Nashville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 27, 1986 · N676B · Substantial damage
  > The student plt was practicing a soft field takeoff when directional control of the acft was lost. The acft traveled aprx 100' left of the rwy centerline where the right wing struck the ground and the acft cartwheeled. The plt reported he was advised by his…
- [NTSB NYC86LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA245.md): Ryan-Navion A · Lakeport, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1986 · N5146K · Substantial damage
  > The rocker box cover on the #6 cylinder had the top and bottom screws loose and the center screw missing, causing oil to leak from the bottom of the rocker box cover.
- [NTSB ATL86LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA233.md): Beech C35 · Akron, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1986 · N5891C · Substantial damage
  > The plt stated that one to two minutes after the fuel selector was changed from the right to left tank, the eng quit. The aux pump was turned on and fuel selector changed back to the right tank. Then to aux tank then back to left tank. The engine would not…

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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=3

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