# 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.

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## Cases, newest first

- [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 ANC95LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA143.md): Waco UPF-7 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1995 · N134Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, which resulted in an unlocked engine primer and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ATL95LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA107.md): Boeing D75N1 · Fayetteville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1995 · N53232 · Substantial damage
  > A malfunction of the carburetor needle valve which resulted in fuel starvation to the engine.
- [NTSB SEA95LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA109.md): Boeing A75N1 · Rawlins, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1995 · N43286 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper climb rate. Factors contributing to the accident were the high density altitude and the rising terrain.
- [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 NYC95LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA010.md): Boeing Stearman PT-17 · Fitchburg, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1994 · N4923N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the crosswind condition during landing, which resulted in a ground loop and the subsequent wing tip collision with the runway.
- [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 CHI94LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA188.md): Boeing A75N1 · New Paris, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1994 · N9046Y · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate visual lookout. Factors associated with the accident are a fence post, and the pilot's lack of familiarity with the geographic area (landing environment).
- [NTSB CHI94LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA150.md): Boeing B75-N1 · Sandwich, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 1994 · N68135 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot in command's failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing and attempted go around.
- [NTSB SEA94LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA110.md): Waco UPF-7 · Lander, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1994 · N134Q · Substantial damage
  > Poor in-flight planning decision. Factors to the accident were: whiteout conditions and inadvertent VFR into IMC.
- [NTSB MIA94LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA082.md): Cessna 190 · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 1994 · N190RC · Substantial damage
  > Locking of the right main landing gear brake for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA94LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA055.md): Boeing A75N1 · Zellwood, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 1994 · N59528 · Substantial damage
  > Inadvertent stall/spin by the pilot-in-command while executing a spiral to landing maneuver during the base to final turn.
- [NTSB FTW94LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA054.md): Boeing A75N1 · Madisonville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1993 · N55133 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued flight into adverse weather. Factors were weather conditions and collision with a sign.
- [NTSB CHI94LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA007.md): Boeing 75N1 · St Paul, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1993 · N81235 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain proper altitude.
- [NTSB CHI93LA357](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA357.md): Boeing A75N1 · Springfield, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1993 · N54941 · Substantial damage
  > the disconnection of the primer supply line at the fuel strainer.
- [NTSB CHI93LA349](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA349.md): Boeing Stearman A75N1 · Delevan, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1993 · N55501 · Substantial damage
  > the excessive use of brakes and rudder by the pilot-in-command. A factor related to the accident was the pilot-in-command's lack of total experience in this type of aircraft.
- [NTSB LAX93LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA117.md): Boeing A75N1 · Hughson, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 1993 · N62733 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the intake valve. The soft terrain contributed to this accident.
- [NTSB CHI92LA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA288.md): Boeing B75N1 · Belvidere, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1992 · N1943H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from obstacles during the aborted landing. Related factors are the failure to maintain directional control, and the pilot's lack of total experience in the type of operation.
- [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 SEA92LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA168.md): Boeing A75N1 · Brigham City, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1992 · N55625 · Substantial damage
  > A partial power loss for undetermined reasons and the pilot in command's inability to execute corrective action during the noseover. A factor contributing to the accident was the berm.
- [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 ATL92LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA128.md): Boeing D75N1 · Stockbridge, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1992 · N53232 · Substantial damage
  > The improper compensation for the downwind condition by the pilot in command. A factor in the accident was the improper in flight planning to attempt a downwind landing on the short runway with rising terrain by the pilot in command.
- [NTSB DEN92LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92LA063.md): Fairchild 24W-46 · Brighton, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1992 · N81229 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout.
- [NTSB SEA92LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA094.md): Fairchild 24W-40 · Toledo, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 1992 · N28517 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions resulting in failure to maintain directional control. A factor contributing to the accident was crosswinds.
- [NTSB LAX92LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA195.md): Boeing PT-17 · Chino, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 1992 · N1731B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll out.
- [NTSB CHI92LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA133.md): Boeing A75N1 · Washington, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1992 · N59528 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's improper use of the carburetor heat control.
- [NTSB MIA92LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA105.md): Boeing A75N1 · Deland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1992 · N50072 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions.
- [NTSB DEN91LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91LA124.md): Boeing A 75N1 · Lordsburg, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1991 · N61248 · Substantial damage
  > Unexpected encounter with adverse wind (downdraft).
- [NTSB LAX91LA370](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA370.md): Waco UPF-7 · Wallace, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1991 · N30107 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly align his airplane with the runway and his failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. Contributing factors related to the presence of rough and downhill terrain adjacent to the runway.
- [NTSB ATL91LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA152.md): Waco UPF-7 · Manning, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1991 · N29926 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, and his failure to abort the takeoff in a timely manner once the airplane had departed the runway surface. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to utilize the entire…
- [NTSB NYC91LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA176.md): Waco UPF-7 · Stebensville, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1991 · N32126 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane, his improper fuel consumption calculations, and his failure to flare the airplane during the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI91LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA194.md): Boeing A75N1 · Mundelein, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1991 · N59791 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's not maintaining visual contact with the previously identified airplane.
- [NTSB LAX91LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA250.md): Eagle DW-1 · Stockton, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1991 · N8806Y · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain an adequate visual outlook to detect power transmission wires in his flight path resulting in an abrupt maneuver and subsequent inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB FTW91LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA087.md): Boeing A-75 · Horseshoe Bend, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1991 · N4561N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airlane. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB MIA91LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA147.md): Waco UPF-7 · Key West, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 1991 · N32133 · Substantial damage
  > A momentary loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA91LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA102.md): Boeing A-75 · Seattle, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1991 · N53280 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain directional control during the landing roll. The factor to the accident was: the pilot's remedial action was inadequate.
- [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 NYC90LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA194.md): Boeing A75 · Burdett, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1990 · N7772J · Destroyed
  > The pilot did not properly compensate for the cross wind and failed to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB MIA90LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA157.md): Boeing B75N1 · Plant City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1990 · N4429N · Substantial damage
  > Engine failure for undetermined reasons resulting in the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW90LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA130.md): Boeing A75N1 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1990 · N66302 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's failure to maintain adequate speed. Contributing to the accident was the momentary power loss.
- [NTSB CHI90LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA156.md): Boeing A75N1 · Aurora, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1990 · N59448 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his not maintaining proper directional control on landing.
- [NTSB MIA90LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA122.md): Boeing A75N1 · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 1990 · N50072 · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The failure of the pilot of the tailwheel equipped airplane to maintain a visual lookout while taxiing.
- [NTSB MKC90LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA085.md): Boeing A75N1 · Pleasant Grove, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 1990 · N1902M · Substantial damage
  > Improper use of carburetor heat by the pilot, which resulted in carburetor icing. The weather (carburetor icing condition) was a related factor.
- [NTSB MIA90IA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90IA036.md): Waco UPF-7 · Key West, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1989 · N32133 · No damage
  > The failure of the pilot to adequately watch for parked aircraft after becoming distracted.
- [NTSB MIA89LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA245.md): Waco UPF-7 · Key West, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1989 · N32133 · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > Inadequate visual lookout by the Waco pilot, which resulted in his misjudgement of clearance between his aircraft and the Cessna 172 and a subsequent collision.
- [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 LAX89LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA231.md): Boeing A75 · Sacramento, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1989 · N747JR · Substantial damage
  > The partial blockage of the engine induction system which resulted from improper maintenance.
- [NTSB MKC89LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA128.md): Waco UPF-7 · Creve Coeur, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1989 · N29309 · Substantial damage
  > Improper use of the carburetor heat by the pilot and carburetor ice. Contributing factors were: carburetor icing conditions, high obstructions and terrain conditions (corn crop).
- [NTSB NYC89LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA145.md): Boeing Stearman A75N1 · Erwinna, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1989 · N60812 · Substantial damage
  > Loss control and collision with trees due to failure of the student pilot to compensate for the wind and lack of supervision by the CFI.
- [NTSB MIA89LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA160.md): Boeing E75N1 · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1989 · N1535M · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. The crosswind and the pilot's improper use of brakes were contributing factors.

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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 ('17018'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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