# 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 LAX89LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA205.md): Cessna 190 · Livermore, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1989 · N9862A · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the flight instructor to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructors lack of experience in this type aircraft.
- [NTSB ATL89LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA135.md): Boeing A75N1 · Brooks, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1989 · N52652 · Substantial damage
  > Climb not possible because of a downdraft which exceeded the performance capabilities of the airplane. Factors related to the accident were: inadequate location of the wind sock, the adverse wind conditions, and the trees.
- [NTSB LAX89LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA166.md): Waco QCF · Hollbrook, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 1989 · N12428 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane due to gusting wind conditions. The pilot did not adequately correct the situation before the airplane traveled into soft terrain.
- [NTSB MIA89LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA119.md): Boeing E75N1 · Stuart, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1989 · N53549 · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate visual lookout by both the pilot of the Boeing E75N1 and the person running up the OV-1 (their failure to see each other and avoid the occurrence).
- [NTSB ATL89FA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA114.md): Boeing A75N1 · Covington, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 1989 · N55530 · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight by the pilot by inadvertently allowing the carburetor heat to be in the 'hot' position for takeoff. The high density altitude and trees were considered to be contributing factors.
- [NTSB MIA89IA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89IA080.md): Waco UPF-7 · Marathon, FL · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 1989 · N39721 · Minor damage
  > Fuel starvation due to a corroded carburetor.
- [NTSB LAX89LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA089.md): Cessna 190 · Sonoma, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 1989 · N1058D · Substantial damage
  > A jammed brake mechanism resulting in the pilot's inability to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB NYC88LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA221.md): Boeing A75N1 · Wellsville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1988 · N7772J · Substantial damage
  > A private plt on a local flight made a stopover landing on runway 28. The plt reported that during the landing flare, he was temporarily blinded by the setting sun directly in the flight path. At touchdown the airplane weathervaned into the right crosswind,…
- [NTSB CHI88DEM09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88DEM09.md): Hulliberger Starduster II · White Cloud, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 15, 1988 · N939H · Substantial damage
  > Unauthorized pilot failed to maintain adequate control of the homebuilt aircraft during the landing roll. The aircraft veered off the right side of the runway, and the left wing struck the ground.
- [NTSB NYC88LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA190.md): Waco UPF-7 · Greenland, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1988 · N20973 · Substantial damage
  > The intention of the flight was to give people at an annual company picnic a ride in the aircraft. After takeoff and while starting a left turn the pilot stated that he encountered a 'sudden windshear/downdraft.' The aircraft never got above 200 feet and…
- [NTSB NYC88LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA179.md): Waco UPF-7 · Plymouth, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1988 · N32126 · Substantial damage
  > The plt reported that the eng lost power during takeoff as the acft was climbing thru about 200 to 250 ft AGL. Unable to restore power, he turned to land in a corn field, but was unable to reach it. He then selected a smaller field, but during the landing,…
- [NTSB MIA88LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA216.md): Waco UPF-7 · Key West, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1988 · N32133 · Substantial damage
  > While on a sightseeing flt, during the landing roll with a direct crosswind from the rt at 9 KTS, the plt reported that the acft turned into the wind. He was unable to correct this with left rudder & braking before the acft travelled into a ditch. He further…
- [NTSB LAX88LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA178.md): Boeing A75N1 · Sacramento, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1988 · N747JR · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX88DVA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88DVA01.md): Eagle DW-1 · Modesto, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Feb 27, 1988 · N8801Y · Destroyed
  > While enroute for the purpose of spraying a field, the engine seemed to overspeed then lose power. The aircraft was landed on a soft field where during the landing roll, the aircraft nosed over. The propeller dome was found to have separated from the aircraft…
- [NTSB MIA88FA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88FA097.md): Timm N2T-1 · Pompano Beach, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 1988 · N60789 · Destroyed
  > Pilot experienced complete loss of engine power while on short final. While making forced landing on a city street the acft collided with a car. Post crash examination of the acft and crash site revealed the acft to contain approx. 3 ounces of fuel with no…
- [NTSB FTW88DQG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88DQG01.md): Boeing A75N1 · Fort Stockton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 11, 1987 · N54279 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot stated that during the flare for a full stall landing in the tail wheel equipped aircraft, a whirlwind was encountered. He said he applied full power & full left aileron & rudder, but could not recover. Subsequently, the aircraft struck an…
- [NTSB MIA87LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87LA177.md): Grumman G-164 · Ruleville, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1987 · N585Y · Substantial damage
  > While maneuvering the acft for a swath run after takeoff the plt stated that it was slow to climb. He then lowered the nose to increase airspeed, & realizing that the acft would not clear trees located ahead of the flt, elected to land in a field. Upon…
- [NTSB LAX87LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA214.md): Boeing A75N1 · San Ardo, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 1987 · N90840 · Substantial damage
  > During a pleasure cross country flight, the engine experienced a partial loss of engine power. The plt made a forced landing where prior to touchdown the acft collided with power lines then contacted the terrain in aprx three ft of water. The acft has history…
- [NTSB NYC87LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA137.md): Stearman PT-17 · Hampton, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1987 · N3993P · Substantial damage
  > While on final approach, the plt stated that the acft encountered a moderate crosswind. At abt mid-field, the plt elected to make a go-around, however, due to windshear and/or downdrafts, the acft was unable to climb. The Stearman collided with several tall…
- [NTSB FTW87LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87LA112.md): Boeing E75N1 · Arcola, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1987 · N1346M · Substantial damage
  > During landing roll the aircraft swerved to the right. The pilot applied the left brake and the aircraft nosed over inverted causing substantial damage. The pilot stated that the left brake locked. The reason for the brake seizure is undetermined.
- [NTSB LAX87LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA154.md): Cessna 190 · Chino, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 1987 · N4498C · Substantial damage
  > Prior to takeoff the pilot observed an asymmetrical deflection of the rudder/brake pedals. Upon landing he executed a right turn to depart the runway. The pilot stated that he was unable to stop the right turn and the aircraft ground looped damaging the left…
- [NTSB SEA86LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA187.md): Boeing PT13/17 · Vancouver, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1986 · N1307N · Substantial damage
  > The plt reported the engine started running rough near woodland, Washington and an approach was set up, but due to many aircraft in the pattern the pilot elected to go to scappose, Washington (about 10 NM south of woodland). At scappose, Washington the pilot…
- [NTSB FTW86LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LA037.md): Boeing A75N1 · Yukon, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 1986 · N4935N · Substantial damage
  > The left brake locked after the aircraft rolled a short distance during landing. Aircraft slowed until about 20 mph forward speed and then flipped inverted and stopped. Post accident examination revealed the brake shoe return spring on the left brake was…
- [NTSB NYC86LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA008.md): Waco UPF-7 · Norwood, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1985 · N39714 · Substantial damage
  > According to the pilot, during the takeoff climb the aircraft did not develop sufficient power to maintain altitude. The pilot turned the aircraft to the right in an attempt to return to the airport. During the approach to the airport, the aircraft collided…
- [NTSB SEA85LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA218.md): Waco UIC · Boise, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1985 · N13572 · Substantial damage
  > The plt reported that when he landed, the acft began drifting to the left. Since there was a high speed turn-off ahead, he did not make an immediate correction for the drift. When a correction was applied, the acft did not respond & it continued into a ground…
- [NTSB MKC85LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85LA178.md): Boeing E75 · Fairfield, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1985 · N3994B · Substantial damage
  > A Beech baron departed just prior to N3994B. N3994B was heavily loaded and encountered turblence after lifting off. The acft drifted to the rt until it was over a corn field about 100 ft to the rt of the rwy. The plt tried to correct back to the rwy but the…
- [NTSB NYC85LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA190.md): New Standard D-25 · Rhinebeck, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1985 · N176H · Substantial damage
  > The acft was moving at about 30 mph when the gear collapsed. According to the plt, the landing gear leg fitting failed causing the gear to collapse.
- [NTSB CHI85LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA239.md): Boeing A75N1 · Deckerville, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1985 · N57250 · Substantial damage
  > Purpose of the flt was a 'flour bombing contest'. After dropping a 'flour bomb' the plt entered a right bank to avoid trees along the flt path. The acft then stalled and impacted the ground on the main gear after which it nosed over.
- [NTSB NYC85LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA085.md): Boeing JB-75 · Marston Mills, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1985 · N3993P · Substantial damage
  > The acft nosed over after contacting an utility pole during an overrun landing. The acft touched down aprx 1/2 way down the rwy and the plt applied brakes, however, braking action was poor because of the wet grass rwy. The acft skidded off the end of the rwy…
- [NTSB FTW85LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA121.md): Boeing A75N1 · Holmwood, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 1985 · N60885 · Substantial damage
  > The acft was 1 of 2 that were being repositioned form 1 ag strip to another. While en route, the flt encountered dense fog & the lead plt initiated a 180 deg turn. During the turn, the 2nd acft (N60885) was about 100 ft in trail of the 1st acft at aprx 150 ft…
- [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 NYC84LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA220.md): Waco UPF-7 · Orange, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1984 · N32127 · Substantial damage
  > The plt stated that he was giving local sightseeing flights. He indicated that a 'wide' gentleman and a 'moderate' size gentleman boarded the acft. The plt moved the throttle to ensure clearance but found one of the pax restricted the movement slightly. The…
- [NTSB CHI84LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA189.md): Cessna 190 · St. Anne, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1984 · N9854A · Substantial damage
  > The plt stated that during his 2nd takeoff from a restricted landing area, the eng hesitated at an alt of about 10 ft AGL. He then aborted the takeoff & tried to land on the remaining rwy. However, the acft touched down in a plowed field where it nosed over.…
- [NTSB LAX84LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA254.md): Boeing A75N1 · Scaggs Island, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 1984 · N3387 · Substantial damage
  > During a local flt, the acft crashed on the side of a levee while maneuvering. Both plts were seriously injured & neither of them could recall details of the flt. An exam of the crash site revealed the plane was traveling nearly parallel with the levee when…
- [NTSB LAX84IA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84IA014.md): Cessna 152II · Woodland, CA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1983 · N68604 · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The Cessna 152 was performing a touch and go landng and had just taken off when the Boeing stearman landed on the left wing and propeller of the Cessna 152. Both acft landed sucessfully and taxied clear of the runway. Both acft were broadcasting their…
- [NTSB MIA83LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83LA243.md): Boeing A75N1 · St. Augustine, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1983 · N66524 · Substantial damage
  > On the previous flt, the plt noted that the left brake was weaker than the right brake. Before taking off again, he added fluid to the left brake sys. After flying about 1 hr, he returned & landed. During the landing roll, the left brake failed to operate.…
- [NTSB DEN83LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83LA216.md): Grumman G-164A · Yuma, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1983 · N620U · Substantial damage
  > The acft was observed to turn shortly after lift-off at a very low altitude. It then maneuvered to a climb attitude, but as the acft pitched nose up the eng noise was heard to get louder. The acft settled in a nose high attitude, struck powerlines & fell to…
- [NTSB CHI83LA422](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA422.md): Boeing A75N1 · Galesburg, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1983 · N49684 · Substantial damage
  > After landing at the Galesburg arpt, the plt was turning onto the taxiway when the acft ground looped in strong wind conditions. The left wing was substantially damaged during the mishap.
- [NTSB LAX83LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA232.md): Waco UPF7 · Seal Beach, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 1983 · N29962 · Substantial damage
  > The acft was landed on a Beach highway after the engine quit at 800 feet MSL. The acft damage during the landing was limited to a broken landing strut, bent propeller blade and fractured front and rear spars of the right wing. The flightwas a scenic excursion…
- [NTSB ATL83LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA066.md): Boeing A75N1 · Anderson, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1982 · N61857 · Substantial damage
  > After takeoff, while several hundred feet in the air, the engine backfired & quit. The plt was able to turn around & head back toward the arpt, but could not quite reach the rwy. The acft landed 1,000 ft short of the rwy, hit a ditch & flipped over. The plt…
- [NTSB ATL82DA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA280.md): Grumman G-164 · Greenville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 20, 1982 · N143W · Destroyed
  > According to the caretaker of muhlenburg airport, N143W was having carburetor problems when it arrived to refuel prior to the accident flight. The caretaker stated that the pilot left the engine running while he refueled because the pilot said it wouldn't…
- [NTSB DEN82DA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA171.md): Cessna 190 · Bismarck, ND · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 22, 1982 · N3004B · Substantial damage
  > Left brake failed. Examination revealed the hydraulic brake line to the left brake had pulled loose from a union fitting. The line also sheared by the shifting of the gear box assembly. There were signs of inadequate flare to the tubing in that it pulled out…
- [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 CHI82DA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA265.md): Eagle DW-1 · Murdock, MN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 21, 1982 · N8801Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot was en route to a bean field when the ground adjustable propeller came out of adjustment. The pilot dumped the load and made a forced landing in a beanfield. During the landing, the aircraft nosed over and was substantially damaged. An investigation…
- [NTSB CHI82DA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA237.md): Waco UPF-7 · Popular Grove, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 4, 1982 · N39714 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot experienced severe engine vibration during cruise flight. The pilot performed an emergency landing in a field. Because of the length of the field the pilot landed hard and the left main gear collapsed. The separated gear struck and fractured the…
- [NTSB CHI82DA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA225.md): Boeing E75 · Bloomington, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 27, 1982 · N5180N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot stated that almost immediately after touchdown the aircraft began tracking to the left. During the attempt to arrest the swerve, the aircraft ground looped 180 degrees to the right. The tail struck two taxi lights as it rotated and the aircraft came…
- [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 LAX82DA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA181.md): Grumman G-164 · 10 West Of Bigg, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · May 17, 1982 · N10280 · Substantial damage
  > During takeoff, the engine began to vibrate and lose power. While landing in the only available area, one of the main gear dug into a soft spot and the aircraft flipped over. An investigation revealed that the no. 4 cylinder had become cracked from the front…
- [NTSB FTW81DQD32](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81DQD32.md): Boeing B75N1 · El Paso, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 16, 1981 · N9912H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA81FYP34](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA81FYP34.md): Boeing E75 · Omak, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 14, 1981 · N68462 · Substantial damage

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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
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=17018&page=5

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