# NTSB investigations: Continental W670 series, CA 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 · 89 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB WPR24LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA250.md): Boeing B75N1/N2S-3 · Hollister, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 18, 2024 · N54173 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s loss of directional control on landing, which resulted in a nose over. - [NTSB ANC24LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC24LA036.md): Cessna 190 · San Luis Obispo, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 17, 2024 · N1500D · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a failure of the right main landing gear and subsequent ground loop. - [NTSB WPR23LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA050.md): Boeing A75N1(PT17) · Long Beach, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 26, 2022 · N75321 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing. - [NTSB WPR23LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA014.md): Boeing A75N1(PT17) · Petaluma, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 15, 2022 · N42PT · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting wind. - [NTSB WPR21LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA126.md): Cessna 190 · Camarillo, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 7, 2021 · N190RC · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent nose over. - [NTSB GAA18CA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA079.md): Boeing A75N1(PT17) · Chino, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 3, 2017 · N1431C · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a touch-and-go landing. - [NTSB GAA18CA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA050.md): Boeing A75N1(PT17) · Rosamond, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 19, 2017 · N69656 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. - [NTSB WPR17LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA197.md): Boeing A75N1(PT17) · Santa Paula, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2017 · N75753 · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. - [NTSB WPR16LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA078.md): Boeing A75N1(PT17) · Palm Springs, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 2016 · N63555 · Substantial damage > Improper assembly of a fuel hose, which restricted the fuel supply to the carburetor and resulted in a loss of engine power during the initial climb after takeoff. - [NTSB GAA16CA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA049.md): Curtiss Wright Travel Air · Carlsbad, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 14, 2015 · N9872 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, resulting in a ground-loop, and substantial damage to the right wing and wing strut. - [NTSB WPR14LA361](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA361.md): Travel Air C 4000 · Williams, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 2014 · N9952 · Substantial damage > The failure of the elevator control tube due to corrosion, which resulted in a loss of elevator control and collision with terrain. - [NTSB WPR13CA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA146.md): Waco UPF-7 · Paso Robles, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 11, 2013 · N29969 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for crosswind conditions, which resulted in a loss of directional control during the landing roll. - [NTSB WPR11CA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA251.md): Boeing B75N1 · Torrance, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 19, 2011 · N81235 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. - [NTSB WPR10CA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA079.md): Curtiss Wright Travel AIR 4000 · Torrance, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 29, 2009 · N8700 · 2 aircraft · No damage > The Travel Air pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout during taxi. - [NTSB LAX07LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA079.md): Waco UPF-7 · Palos Verdes, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 2007 · N30140 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > the failure of both pilots to maintain adequate visual lookout and clearance from each other while maneuvering in close proximity. - [NTSB LAX99LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA007.md): Cessna 190 · Lost Hills, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1998 · N1087D · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to fatigue failure of the number 4 cylinder articulating rod. - [NTSB LAX98LA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA279.md): Boeing Stearman A75N1 · Big Bear, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1998 · N56856 · Destroyed > The pilot's encounter with an unfavorable wind condition, which caused the aircraft to descend at a rate that exceeded the aircraft's climb capability. - [NTSB LAX98LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA074.md): Cessna 195 · Long Beach, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 1998 · N4498C · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing, which led to a ground loop and a resultant overload failure of the right main landing gear attach points. - [NTSB LAX96LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA201.md): Boeing-Brown E75NL · Columbia, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 1996 · N5862V · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout. - [NTSB LAX96LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA066.md): Boeing B75-N1 · Chino, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1995 · N5114N · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to see and avoid light poles. A poorly planned approach was a factor. - [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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 LAX81FUG39](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81FUG39.md): Curtis WRT. B-4000 · Chino, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 10, 1981 · N9872 · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX81FUG34](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81FUG34-124945.md): Boeing A75N1 · Riverside, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 2, 1981 · N63555 · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX81FVG29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81FVG29.md): Grumman G-164 · Biggs, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Apr 30, 1981 · N10277 · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX81DVA24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81DVA24.md): Boeing A75 · Hughson, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Feb 18, 1981 · N61600 · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX81FUQ04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81FUQ04.md): Bakeng Double · Rosamond, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Nov 30, 1980 · N71DD · Destroyed - [NTSB LAX80DVG63](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80DVG63.md): Boeing A75N1 · Sacramento, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 1, 1980 · N747JR · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX80FVG47](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80FVG47.md): Boeing C3-B · Davis, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 19, 1980 · N6496 · Substantial damage - [NTSB OAK79FXQ15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK79FXQ15.md): Cessna 190 · Lake Tahoe, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 30, 1979 · N4342V · Substantial damage - [NTSB OAK78DVG34](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK78DVG34.md): Grumman G-164 · Sutter, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 4, 1978 · N10277 · Substantial damage - [NTSB OAK78FVG28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK78FVG28.md): Grumman G-164 · Calusa, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 3, 1978 · N10218 · Destroyed - [NTSB OAK78FVM16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK78FVM16.md): Stearman B75N1 · Watsonville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 6, 1978 · N67344 · Substantial damage - [NTSB OAK77DVG26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK77DVG26.md): Grumman G-164A · Yuba City, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 21, 1977 · N7807 · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX77FUQ21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX77FUQ21.md): Cessna 190 · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 12, 1977 · N4366V · Substantial damage Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?engine=17018&state=CA&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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'CA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' 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&state=CA --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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