# Final 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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## Latest cases

- [NTSB CEN25LA370](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA370.md): Boeing E75 · Benton, KS · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 7, 2025 · N75675 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a moving vehicle during an evasive maneuver from a perceived conflict with another airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot of the other airplane’s non-standard phraseology and inaccurate position…
- [NTSB WPR25LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA172.md): Boeing B75N1 · Spokane Valley, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 15, 2025 · N6848 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a takeoff roll in quartering tailwind conditions.
- [NTSB ERA25LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA192.md): Boeing A75N1(PT17) · Fort Myers, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 28, 2025 · N65011 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in the left wing impacting the runway.
- [NTSB CEN25LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA025.md): Boeing A75N1 · Denton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 21, 2024 · N62394 · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power during the initial climb and the pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the forced landing with a tailwind.
- [NTSB CEN25LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA004.md): Boeing E75 · Sanger, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 4, 2024 · N1612M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control.
- [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 ERA24LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA125.md): Waco UPF-7 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 24, 2024 · N30169 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing in gusting crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB ERA23LA345](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA345.md): Waco UPF-7 · Warrenton, VA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 20, 2023 · N39721 · Substantial damage
  > A ground loop during landing resulting from a partial separation of the right main landing gear strut during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN23LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA156.md): Boeing A75N1(PT17) · Evansville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 13, 2023 · N50142 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to engage the tailwheel lock before landing which resulted in the loss of control and 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 CEN22LA393](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA393.md): Boeing B75N1 · Harvard, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 24, 2022 · N66417 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during take-off, which resulted in a collision with crop and terrain.
- [NTSB ERA22LA379](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA379.md): Boeing A75N1 · Bealeton, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 20, 2022 · N55267 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot of the departing airplane’s failure to see and avoid the landing airplane before takeoff, resulting in a collision with the landing airplane. Contributing was the airport’s failure to encourage pilots to use radios for traffic deconfliction when…
- [NTSB ERA22LA364](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA364.md): Aerotek Pitts Special S-1S · Erwinna, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 6, 2022 · N49310 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The inability of both pilots to see and avoid the collision. Contributing to the accident was the pilot of the red airplane’s decision to utilize the converging runway for takeoff, contrary to the guidance published in the airport facility directory. Also…
- [NTSB CEN22LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA003.md): Boeing PT-17 · Winnie, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 2, 2021 · N4106Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to takeoff from a road with obstacles in his flight path and his failure to maintain control of the airplane when encountering changing winds from approaching thunderstorms which resulted in the airplane impacting signal light cables.
- [NTSB CEN21LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA264.md): Boeing B75N1 · Elwood, NE · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 13, 2021 · N777JG · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the engine master rod, resulting in a total loss of engine power and a forced landing.
- [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 WPR20LA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA309.md): Bird CK · Enterprise, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 11, 2020 · N933V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN20LA383](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA383.md): Stearman A75N1(PT17) · Henderson, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 5, 2020 · N373VU · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain proper airspeed, resulting in an aerodynamic stall after takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR20CA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA271.md): Ryan ST3KR · Port Townsend, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Aug 16, 2020 · N62130 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with vegetation.
- [NTSB ERA20CA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA175.md): Waco QCF · Shirley, NY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · May 3, 2020 · N11457 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB CEN19LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA158.md): Boeing B75N1 · Fredericksburg, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 29, 2019 · N60955 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR19LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA125.md): Stearman A75N1(PT17) · Sequim, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 28, 2019 · N68825 · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the crankshaft.
- [NTSB GAA18CA417](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA417.md): Travel Air 2000 · Shelter Island, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 30, 2018 · N8870 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree during taxi.
- [NTSB ERA18TA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18TA179.md): Stearman B75 · Lexington, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 25, 2018 · N52584 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s overapplication of the wheel brakes during landing, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB GAA18CA354](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA354.md): Boeing B75 · Waukegan, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 15, 2018 · N52107 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and subsequent loss of directional control.
- [NTSB GAA18CA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA286.md): Boeing A75N1(PT17) · Eden Prairie, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 16, 2018 · N63794 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in crosswind conditions.
- [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 GAA17CA524](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA524.md): Boeing A75N1(PT17) · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 3, 2017 · N52813 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s overapplication of the brakes, which resulted in the biplane coming to rest inverted.
- [NTSB ERA17LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA249.md): Grumman G 164 · Marydel, DE · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2017 · N691Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from power lines while conducting an aerial application flight.
- [NTSB ERA17LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA253.md): Waco UPF 7 · Brunswick, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2017 · N134Q · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right main landing gear strut brace for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB GAA17CA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA290.md): Cessna 190 · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 4, 2017 · N4498C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s use of excessive speed during a right turn from the runway to the taxiway, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB GAA16CA467](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA467.md): Boeing A75N1(PT17) · Atlanta, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 5, 2016 · N52236 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point on a grass airstrip and the airplane's subsequent collision with trees during an attempted aborted landing.
- [NTSB WPR16LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA106.md): Boeing B75N1 · Winslow, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 2016 · N56200 · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power during takeoff initial climb in high-density altitude conditions for reasons that could not be determined because a postaccident examination of the airplane and engine revealed no anomalies.
- [NTSB CEN16LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA177.md): Boeing A75N1 (PT17) · Osage City, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2016 · N17PY · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB GAA16CA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA206.md): Boeing A75N1(PT17) · Spring, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 3, 2016 · N501TT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, resulting in a runway excursion and substantial damage to the lower left wing spar.
- [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 GAA15CA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA205.md): Boeing B75N1 · Shelter Island, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 25, 2015 · N5820V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing roll, resulting in a nose over.
- [NTSB CEN15LA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA294.md): Boeing A75N1 (PT17) · Louisburg, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2015 · N44SN · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examinations.
- [NTSB CEN15LA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA295.md): Waco UPF 7 · Montrose, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2015 · N29943 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain suitable altitude while flying over high mountainous terrain in downdraft conditions.
- [NTSB GAA15CA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA082.md): Boeing PT 17 · Williamson, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 20, 2015 · N55528 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot landed off the right side of the runway resulting in a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA15CA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA162.md): Boeing A75N1(PT17) · St Marys, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 12, 2015 · N7772J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in a gusty crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and a nose over.
- [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 ERA14CA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA280.md): Boeing A75N1(PT17) · Reading, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 8, 2014 · N26M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control while landing the tailwheel-equipped airplane in a quartering tailwind. A factor in the accident was the changing wind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR14CA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA221.md): Boeing A75N1(PT17) · McCall, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 3, 2014 · N505V · Substantial damage
  > Loss of directional control during landing rollout due to a wind disturbance, which resulted in a runway veeroff and impact with a ditch.
- [NTSB ERA14CA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA320.md): Fairchild M 62C(PT-23A) · Petersburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 22, 2014 · N60418 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing attempt. Contributing to the accident was the changing wind conditions.

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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."completionStatus" = 'Completed'
  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&status=final

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