# NTSB investigations: Continental R670-SERIES 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 1 of 2 · 76 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB GAA18CA550](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA550.md): Boeing B75N1 · Culpeper, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 1, 2018 · N27WE · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground-loop. - [NTSB GAA15CA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA001.md): Waco UPF 7 · Rio Vista, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 6, 2015 · N32063 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. - [NTSB ERA14CA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA166.md): Waco UIC · Saint Petersburg, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 23, 2014 · N13562 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during landing. - [NTSB CEN11LA606](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA606.md): Boeing A75N1(PT17) · Mt. Clemens, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2011 · N49739 · 2 aircraft · No damage > The wing walker’s decision to release his grip of the airplane during an attempted aerial transfer from airplane to helicopter before both aircraft achieved the proper relative positioning for the transfer. - [NTSB DCA10FA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA10FA066.md): Boeing B75N1 · Arlington, VA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2010 · N27WE · Substantial damage > The pilot’s inadvertent use of the wheel brakes at high speed during the touchdown phase of the landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of familiarity with the feel and effectiveness of the airplane’s wheel brakes. - [NTSB WPR09LA475](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA475.md): Waco QCF-2 · Bend, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 2009 · N11241 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model airplane. - [NTSB ERA09CA375](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA375.md): Waco UPF-7 · Manteo, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 4, 2009 · N32132 · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper decision to exit the airplane, with the engine operating. Contributing to the accident was the inadvertent throttle movement by the passenger. - [NTSB DFW07CA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA003.md): Boeing 75 · Sweetwater, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 5, 2006 · N27933 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. - [NTSB CHI06CA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA238.md): Boeing B75N1 · Minerva, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 11, 2006 · N5165N · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing which resulted in the airplane striking a dirt mound and nosing over. The dirt mound was a factor. - [NTSB ATL01FA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01FA093.md): Boeing Stearman PT-17 · Anniston, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2001 · N56920 · Destroyed > The inadvertent activation of the flight control gust locks by the pilot rated passenger that resulted in the loss of control inflight. Contributing was the pilot in commands failure to follow the airplane's pre-flight inspection check list. - [NTSB LAX99LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA041.md): Boeing A75N1 · Vacaville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1998 · N59734 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing variable wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control. - [NTSB NYC98LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA191.md): Boeing PT-17 Stearman · So. Charleston, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1998 · N58095 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing. - [NTSB NYC98LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA008.md): Boeing Stearman PT-17 · Elkton, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1997 · N49760 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The inadequate lookout by the pilot of the Cessna and his failure to maintain adequate clearance between his airplane and the active runway. A factor in the accident was the lack of taxiway hold signs or lines. - [NTSB LAX97LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA016.md): Waco QCF · Big Bear City, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1996 · N11481 · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper response to a perceived in-flight emergency by abruptly retarding the throttle and failing to properly flare the airplane during the aborted takeoff. The pilot's improper perception of the source of smoke was a related factor. - [NTSB SEA94LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA222.md): Boeing A75N1 · Caldwell, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1994 · N73617 · Substantial damage > The jamming of the right main landing gear brake due to an accumulation of a gummy deposit. - [NTSB CHI92LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA272.md): Boeing A-75 · Ottawa, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1992 · N55410 · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions, and his not maintaining directional control. Factors were the crosswind and wind gusts. - [NTSB MIA92LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA104.md): Waco U1-C · St. Petersburg, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1992 · N13562 · Substantial damage > Pilot-in-command's failure to maintain control of the airplane on landing. Contributing to the accident were the gusty crosswinds. - [NTSB SEA91LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA166.md): Waco UBF · Lincoln City, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1991 · N13075 · Substantial damage > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, and his delay in aborting the takeoff. The tailwind & proximity of trees/brush were related factors. - [NTSB LAX91LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA256.md): Weaver WACO-ASO · Montague, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1991 · N4W · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane and improper use of the brakes. - [NTSB LAX91LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA102.md): Curtiss-Wright E-4000 · Watsonville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 1991 · N9048 · Substantial damage > The inadequate design and length of the tailwheel assembly cable. - [NTSB LAX91LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA087.md): Waco UIC · Santa Paula, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 1991 · N13408 · Substantial damage > The brittle fracture of the left brake master cylinder tread end causing loss of directional control. - [NTSB LAX91LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA024.md): Cessna 152 · Watsonville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1990 · N24815 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilots of both aircraft to see and avoid the other. - [NTSB CHI90FA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90FA212.md): Boeing A75N1 · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1990 · N25400 · Destroyed > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain airspeed sufficient to avoid a stall/spin at an altitude insufficient to effect a full recovery. - [NTSB FTW90DPA04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DPA04.md): Boeing A75N1 · Longview, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 4, 1990 · N27933 · Substantial damage > The pilot's abrupt use of the wheel brakes during the landing roll. - [NTSB DEN90LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA040.md): Boeing A75N1 · Ft Collins, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 1990 · N49733 · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. A factor related to the accident was: the pilot's lack of familiarity with the aircraft. - [NTSB FTW88FA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88FA077.md): Fairchild M-62C · Arlington, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 1988 · N63739 · Substantial damage > Failure of the number six cylinder and piston. - [NTSB MIA88LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA106.md): Waco UPF-7 · St Petersburg, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 1988 · N29368 · Substantial damage > The plt stated that while on apch to land, the engine lost power. During an attempt to land on runway 36 the acft stalled & nosed in from an approximate 50 foot altitude. No determination could be made as to the nature of the malfunction of the engine as… - [NTSB CHI87LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA225.md): Boeing A75N1 · Rochester, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1987 · N61V · Substantial damage > The tailwheel aircraft was landed into a strong left crosswind, experienced a loss of directional control, followed by a ground loop, and nose over. - [NTSB SEA87FA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87FA165.md): Fleet 16B · Bellevue, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1987 · N41871 · Destroyed > The pilot executed an emergency landing on a golf course after a power loss which he attributed to carburetor ice. Subsequent to the landing the aircraft was fueled with 10 gallons of automotive gasoline. The fuel was checked for water at the strainer drain… - [NTSB ATL87LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA014.md): Boeing B-75-N1 · Columbus, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 1986 · N220SS · Substantial damage > During a landing attempt on asphalt surfaced runway 23, the pilot reported that the aircraft swerved to the left upon touchdown. Right alleron and rudder was applied to stop the turn. Wheel brakes were applied and the aircraft nosed over on the side of the… - [NTSB LAX86LA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA299.md): Boeing N25-3 · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1986 · N5106N · Substantial damage > A Boeing N2S-3 nosed over on landing while on a local VFR flight. The pilot indicated that he had logged a total of 2.4 hours in this make and model aircraft all within the previous ninety days. The pilot stated that on his last approach, the speed was too… - [NTSB CHI84LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA273.md): Waco UPF-7 · Hamilton, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1984 · N39717 · Substantial damage > The plt stated he landed long and fast and during an attempted go-around collided with a parked acft near the end of the grass strip. - [NTSB CHI83LA361](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA361.md): Waco UPF-7 · New Lexington, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1983 · N29957 · Substantial damage > According to the pilot, during landing roll he applied brakes to maintain directional control. He heard a loud noise and experienced right brake failure. The acft veered left and came to rest in trees at the rnwy edge. Exam of the acft revealed the brake… - [NTSB FTW82FPM13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FPM13.md): Boeing A75 · Tulsa, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jul 7, 1982 · N69CB · Substantial damage > A witness located at the departure end of the runway stated that the aircraft climbed to an altitude of approximately 400 feet when the engine stopped running. In a nose high atitude the left wing was observed to drop and a stall occurred. The pilot had no… - [NTSB CHI82DA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA184.md): Boeing B75N1 · Alliance, OH · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 22, 1982 · N65544 · Substantial damage > The pilot started a turn at low altitude after takeoff and the aircraft started to sink. Since he was headed for trees, the pilot allowed the aircraft to settle to the ground in a residential backyard. There was no malfunction of the aircraft to contribute to… - [NTSB CHI81FEK25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81FEK25.md): Boeing B75N1 · Richwood, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 28, 1981 · N65544 · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW80FA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80FA089.md): Fairchild M-62C · Plano, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jul 2, 1980 · N2300M · Destroyed - [NTSB LAX80DVA19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80DVA19.md): Boeing A75 · Madera, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 28, 1980 · N56833 · Substantial damage - [NTSB DEN80DQA09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN80DQA09.md): Stearman B-75 · Gallup, NM · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 13, 1979 · N55692 · Minor damage - [NTSB LAX79FVG71](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX79FVG71.md): Stearman A75N1 · Fair Oaks, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Aug 24, 1979 · N48784 · Destroyed - [NTSB FTW79FRD36](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79FRD36.md): Boeing 75 · Holmwood, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 28, 1979 · N65368 · Substantial damage - [NTSB OAK78DVG66](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK78DVG66.md): Boeing A75 · Lower Lake, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 24, 1978 · N707R · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW78DPD02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78DPD02.md): Waco UEC · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 15, 1977 · N12471 · Substantial damage - [NTSB IAD77FIA17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD77FIA17.md): Boeing E75 · Midland, VA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 12, 1977 · N52143 · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX75FUQ02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX75FUQ02.md): Fokker DR-1 · Tehachapi, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jul 14, 1974 · N41BC · Substantial damage - [NTSB SEA74DYG41](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA74DYG41.md): Stearman E75 · Dayton, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 17, 1974 · N49413 · Substantial damage - [NTSB IAD74FIA17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD74FIA17.md): Boeing E75 · Manassas, VA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 14, 1974 · N52143 · Substantial damage - [NTSB OAK74DVG15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK74DVG15.md): Boeing A75N1 · Auburn, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 29, 1973 · N707X · Substantial damage - [NTSB SEA74FYC12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA74FYC12.md): Beech A35 · Salem, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 26, 1973 · N707B · Substantial damage - [NTSB DEN73FTM27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN73FTM27.md): Waco UMF · Ogden, UT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 27, 1973 · N14076 · Substantial damage Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?engine=17016&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."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('17016')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=17016 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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