# Fatal NTSB investigations: Continental W670 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.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB SEA06LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06LA169.md): Curtiss-Wright Travel Air C-4000 · Elmira, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2006 · N6298 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an airspeed above stall speed (Vs) while turning to avoid trees along the side of the runway during the initial climbout after takeoff. Factors include, a variable wind that became a tailwind, and trees growing near the side of…
- [NTSB DFW06LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06LA041.md): Boeing A75N1 (PT17) · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 2005 · N67195 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. Contributing factors were the reported loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the low altitude maneuver.
- [NTSB LAX04FA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04FA223.md): Boeing B75N1 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 31, 2004 · N48579 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while performing aerobatics that resulted in an inadvertent stall and spin.
- [NTSB FTW01FA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01FA095.md): Cessna 190 · Lurton, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2001 · N1055D · Destroyed
  > the pilot's continued VFR flight into IMC, which resulted in spatial disorientation and the ensuing loss of aircraft control while in cruise flight. Contributory factors were the haze and fog weather conditions.
- [NTSB MIA97FA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97FA142.md): Boeing Stearman N2S-4 · Apex, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 1997 · N61S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's ostentatious display by performing an aerobatic maneuver with inadequate altitude.
- [NTSB FTW96FA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA234.md): Fairchild KR-31 · Bartlesville, OK · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1996 · N7780 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The failure of each pilot-in-command to maintain visual lookout. Factors were: the lack of each pilot-in-command obtaining/maintaining communication with the control tower, and inadequate lookout by each pilot-rated passenger, the inadequate…
- [NTSB NYC95FA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95FA224.md): Boeing A75N1 · Marlborough, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1995 · N89X · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > the Stearman, N89X, pilot's inadequate visual lookout. A factor was the failure of the flight instructor of the Cessna 150, N1766Q, to announce his position in the traffic pattern in accordance with recommended procedures.
- [NTSB NYC95LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA021.md): Boeing A-75N1 · Sayville, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 1994 · N48190 · Destroyed
  > A loss of control in flight by the pilot(s) while maneuvering, with insufficient altitude for recovery.
- [NTSB CHI94LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA189.md): Waco UPF-7 · Good Hope, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1994 · N29952 · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft, while maneuvering. A factor related to the accident was: the pilot's impairment due to use of a prescription drug that was not approved for use while flying.
- [NTSB FTW92FA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92FA197.md): Boeing A75 · Cibolo, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1992 · N62552 · Destroyed
  > Failure of the engine crankshaft due fatigue and the resultant collapsing of the left wing.
- [NTSB LAX92FA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA257.md): Waco UPF-7 · Sedona, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1992 · N29926 · Destroyed
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilots inadequate preflight planning and his failure to refuel the airplane prior to departure. Factors in the accident were: 1) the unreliable fuel sight gauges which were contaminated with a tar like residue which may have…
- [NTSB LAX91FA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91FA094.md): Boeing N2S-3 · Sonoma, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 1991 · N1065M · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command/cfi's performance of a low altitude aerobatic maneuver from which he failed to recover. Factors which contributed to the accident related to the pic's improper inflight decision, poor judgment, and his psychological condition.
- [NTSB MIA89FA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89FA237.md): Eagle DW-1-220 · Oklawaha, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1989 · N8802M · Destroyed
  > The loss of control on the ground during the landing roll for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX84FA396](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84FA396.md): Travel Air 4000 · San Miguel, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1984 · N8719 · Destroyed
  > Ground witnesses reported that this & another acft were engaged in a mock 'dogfight'; both acft were circling the accident area between 500-800 ft AGL & neither acft was negotiating any aerobatic maneuvers. The plt stated that during a descending 30 deg right…
- [NTSB CHI82FA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82FA290.md): Starduster II · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1982 · N9JR · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > Both acft were operating in the fly-by (no radio) pattern during the annual eaa convention. According to participant records both plts had received fly-by pattern briefings. Both acft were observed to be in the southern most portion of the upwind leg of the…
- [NTSB SEA82DYE07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DYE07.md): Starduster TOO SA300 · Sequim Bay, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · May 31, 1982 · N15DK · Destroyed
  > While flying over a lake at low altitude, the left wing of the aircraft struck wires on a moored sailboat about 50 ft above the water level. Three witnesses report that just prior to the collision, the pilot dipped or wagged his wings and waved at them. After…
- [NTSB LAX81FUQ04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81FUQ04.md): Bakeng Double · Rosamond, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Nov 30, 1980 · N71DD · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW77FRG65](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77FRG65.md): Boeing B75-N1 · Kingsville, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Aug 29, 1977 · N59695 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA77FLD73](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77FLD73.md): Boeing E-75 · Ft.Pierce, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jun 28, 1977 · N66307 · Destroyed
- [NTSB IAD77FA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD77FA016.md): Boeing A75 · Crofton, MD · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Dec 19, 1976 · N63806 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW76FPJ10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76FPJ10.md): Boeing E75 · Fort Cobb, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Aug 30, 1975 · N1771B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD75AI054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD75AI054.md): Boeing A75N1 · Morgantown, WV · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Apr 2, 1975 · N52485 · Destroyed
- [NTSB IAD75AI009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD75AI009.md): Boeing A75L3 · Waynesville, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Sep 1, 1974 · N5118N · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA75FKQ10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA75FKQ10.md): Boeing B75 · Eagle Lake, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Aug 28, 1974 · N96X · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA75FKQ03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA75FKQ03.md): Boeing A75N1 · Greenville, MS · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jul 20, 1974 · N55374 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK72FVM21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK72FVM21.md): Stearman E75 · Castroville, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jan 18, 1972 · N68983 · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK71AP018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK71AP018.md): Boeing A75N1 · Castro Valley, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Sep 26, 1970 · N49793 · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC71AK010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC71AK010.md): Cessna 150D · Osage, IA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Aug 27, 1970 · N5933T · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX71FUJ16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX71FUJ16.md): Grumman G-164 · Yuma, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Aug 12, 1970 · N10233 · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW70FRG54](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW70FRG54.md): Fairchild F-23A · Los Fresnos, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jun 24, 1970 · N1128Z · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW70FRA15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW70FRA15.md): Boeing E75 · Deweyville, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · May 2, 1970 · N3994B · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA69F0086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA69F0086.md): Grumman G-164 · Walla Walla, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Aug 19, 1968 · N650U · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK69F0004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK69F0004.md): Boeing A75 · Meridian, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · May 28, 1968 · N68135 · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW67A0022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW67A0022.md): Boeing A75 · Texas City, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Aug 4, 1966 · N59335 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK65X0991](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK65X0991.md): Cessna 190 · Bradford, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Dec 12, 1964 · N4497C · Destroyed
- [NTSB UNK64X3159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X3159.md): Boeing A75N1 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Aug 1, 1964 · N62552 · Destroyed
- [NTSB UNK64X1366](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X1366.md): Fairchild 24W41 · San Jose, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Apr 18, 1964 · N29012 · Destroyed

## 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."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal'
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('17018'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=17018&fatal=1

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