# NTSB investigations: Continental 0-200 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 ANC05FA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05FA070.md): Taylorcraft F-19 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 1, 2005 · N3691T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a minimum airspeed during a low-altitude turn to return to the airport, and his improper in-flight decision to initiate a steep, low altitude turn, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin, and an in-flight collision with…
- [NTSB NYC05CA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05CA078.md): Cessna 150F · China, ME · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 30, 2005 · N6256R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper inflight decision to land in a field instead of a nearby airport, after encountering deteriorating weather conditions. A factor was the deteriorating weather conditions.
- [NTSB SEA05CA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05CA088.md): Cessna 150L · Eureka, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 27, 2005 · N1387Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the wind conditions during the landing roll. Factors include a 10 knot crosswind, with gusts up to 15 knots, and a taxiway sign near the point where the aircraft exited the runway.
- [NTSB CHI05FA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05FA103.md): Cessna 150M · Festus, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 2005 · N45522 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight weather evaluation and his failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing approach. A contributing factor to the accident was the pilot's inadvertent flight in close proximity to a severe thunderstorm associated with…
- [NTSB LAX05LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA138.md): Cessna 150F · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 2005 · N8324G · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing.
- [NTSB SEA05CA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05CA079.md): Cessna 150 · Independence, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 9, 2005 · N7771E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to secure the airplane while starting the engine by hand-propping.
- [NTSB CHI05CA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA096.md): Champion 7ECA · Mexico, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 9, 2005 · N11177 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot inadvertently using the wrong runway for takeoff, which resulted in a tailwind condition. Factors to the accident were the tailwind, the aborted takeoff, the wet grass runway, and the road embankment.
- [NTSB DFW05LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA092.md): Cessna 150F · Tontitown, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 2005 · N6828F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's falure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A contributing factor was the prevailing tailwind.
- [NTSB NYC05CA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05CA062.md): Cessna 150L · Mitchellville, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 19, 2005 · N11965 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor was the gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB IAD05LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA049.md): Taylorcraft F19 · Northampton, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 2005 · N3679T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot/owner's improper decision to conduct the flight with a known deficiency in equipment, which resulted in a loss of control when the tailwheel springs became disconnected. Factors were the disconnection of the tailwheel springs, the snow bank, and…
- [NTSB LAX05CA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA096.md): Aeronca 7EC · Grass Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 14, 2005 · N4725E · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB LAX05LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA070.md): Cessna 150H · Pauma Valley, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 2005 · N22562 · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power due to an undetermined obstruction in the vent system for the fuel tanks and failure of the fuel caps to vent.
- [NTSB DFW05LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA053.md): Myers Kit Fox Series VI · Cleveland, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 2005 · N982KF · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control and sufficient airspeed while performing an abrupt pull-up manuever after takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin.
- [NTSB DFW05FA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05FA052.md): Cessna 150M · Coleman, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 2005 · N45173 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision by his VFR flight into IMC which resulted in his failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing factors were fog and the pilot's inadequate preflight preparation.
- [NTSB LAX05FA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05FA062.md): Cessna 150J · Marana, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 2005 · N51256 · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain an adequate altitude and clearance from obstructions that resulted in an in-flight collision with power lines.
- [NTSB IAD05LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA026.md): Cessna 150C · East Moriches, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 2004 · N7857Z · Substantial damage
  > Several mechanical deficiencies which either independently or collectively resulted in a subsequent loss of engine power. A factor in the accident was the obstruction in the forced landing area.
- [NTSB DEN05LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05LA035.md): Piper J3C-65 · Monte Vista, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 2004 · N23375 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall during low level flight.
- [NTSB LAX05CA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA044.md): Cessna 150J · Amado, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 8, 2004 · N60469 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations and failure to refuel the airplane at the intermediate stop, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CHI05LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA033.md): Cessna 150H · Columbia, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 2004 · N6932S · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight. Factors were the unsuitable field encountered during the forced landing, the muddy field, and the dark night.
- [NTSB DFW05LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA023.md): Cessna 150M · Longview, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 2004 · N704KX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper inflight planning which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI05LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA012.md): Cessna 150M · Ashley, ND · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2004 · N63439 · Destroyed
  > The non-instrument rated pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather conditions and his not maintaining aircraft control during cruise flight. Factors present were the night condition and low ceilings.
- [NTSB DFW05LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA009.md): Cessna 150L · Denton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 2004 · N6870G · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the separation of the accessory drive gear bolts, and the failure of the starter-clutch assembly. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA05LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA002.md): Cessna 150G · Augusta, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 2004 · N3086R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance which resulted in the in-flight collision with rising terrain. Trees and rising terrain are factors in the accident.
- [NTSB CHI04LA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA292.md): Cessna 150M · Durand, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2004 · N45673 · Substantial damage
  > The elongated exhaust valve leading to the in-flight loss of engine power during initial climb. A factor was the transmission wire the airplane impacted during its emergency landing after takeoff.
- [NTSB ATL04CA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA197.md): Cessna 150M · Sevierville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 30, 2004 · N45667 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an attempted takeoff, which resulted in the on ground collision with high vegetation and a subsequent nose over. Factors were a foggy windshield and windshield defrost not activated.
- [NTSB CHI04CA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA286.md): Cessna C-150J · Oxford, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 29, 2004 · N61111 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to attain a proper glidepath which resulted in exceeding the proper touchdown point. An additional cause was his failure to abort the landing. The embankment was a factor.
- [NTSB FTW04CA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04CA239.md): Cessna 150L · Mountain Home, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 17, 2004 · N11418 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper inflight planning which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI04LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA254.md): Cessna 150F · Ancona, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2004 · N6544F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot became incapacitated (unconscious) for undetermined reasons which resulted in his inability to maintain altitude.
- [NTSB FTW04LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA226.md): Cassutt Iiim · Pearland, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2004 · N3TW · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed sufficient for flight resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin while turning from the base leg of the traffic pattern to final. A contributing factor was the pilot's lack of experience for the make/model airplane.
- [NTSB LAX04CA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA307.md): Champion 7ECA · Williams, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 29, 2004 · N2583F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind condition and his failure to maintain directional/airplane control during landing rollout. Contributing factors were the gusty crosswind and the pilot's inadequate remedial action.
- [NTSB SEA04LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA176.md): Cessna 150K · Richland, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2004 · N6141G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing. Wind gusts, inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and an airport marker sign were factors.
- [NTSB CHI04WA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04WA235.md): Champion 7ECA · Angle Inlet, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 23, 2004 · N11083 · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI04CA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA239.md): Cessna 150H · Golden, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 22, 2004 · N23316 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance. A factor was the tires positioned at the end of the runway.
- [NTSB SEA04LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA168.md): Cessna 150L · Angela, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2004 · N17062 · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain clearance while maneuvering. A factor contributing to the accident was the physical impairment of the pilot due to an elevated blood alcohol level.
- [NTSB LAX04LA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA292.md): American Champion 7ECA · Manchester, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 2004 · N11037 · Substantial damage
  > maintenance personnel's failure to adequately torque the top spark plug on the number one cylinder, which resulted in a separation of that plug and a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB NYC04LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA186.md): Cessna 150E · Marlboro, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2004 · N6159T · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to a stuck cylinder exhaust valve. Factors were the tailwind and a jammed engine cylinder exhaust valve.
- [NTSB NYC04FA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04FA185.md): Cessna A150L · Kinnelon, NJ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2004 · N6186F · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > Both pilots inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in a midair collision.
- [NTSB SEA04LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA134.md): Cessna 150C · Mazama, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2004 · N7815Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the weather conditions and his failure to maintain the initial takeoff climb, which resulted in a collision with trees during an emergency landing. Contributing factors were the unfavorable wind and high density…
- [NTSB SEA04CA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04CA136.md): Cessna 150L · La Center, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 16, 2004 · N18542 · Substantial damage
  > The private pilot receiving the flight review's failure to follow the Owner’s Manual's procedures for a go-around. Contributing factors were the flight instructor's delay in telling the private pilot to go-around, and the trees.
- [NTSB FTW04LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA180.md): Cessna 150M · Sherrill, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2004 · N8959U · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB IAD04LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD04LA028.md): Cessna 150 · Paxton, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2004 · N5058R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a subsequent forced landing. Factors included the pilot's use of a fuel gauge that was calibrated for a different model airplane, and a lack…
- [NTSB CHI04CA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA143.md): Cessna 150F · Forest Lake, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 7, 2004 · N6620F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations which resultied in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power. Factors associated with the accident were the dark light conditions and the water on which the forced landing was made.
- [NTSB ATL04CA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA127.md): Cessna 150 · Decatur, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 6, 2004 · N10424 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance, which resulted in collision with utility wires.
- [NTSB FTW04LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA149.md): Cessna 150 · Benton, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 2004 · N5677E · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall during a go-around.
- [NTSB IAD04LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD04LA023.md): Cessna 150 · Old Town, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 2004 · N7793E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff. Factors were the pilot's incorrect assessment of the airplane's weight and the muddy terrain.
- [NTSB NYC04CA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA125.md): Cessna 150 · Sacramento, KY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 14, 2004 · N7795E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to land with a tailwind, and his inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. A factor was the tailwind.
- [NTSB FTW04CA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04CA122.md): Cessna 150E · Goldthwaite, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 3, 2004 · N3050J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and decision not to refuel, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the dark night conditions.
- [NTSB FTW04LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA105.md): Cessna 150J · Lake Dallas, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 2004 · N60539 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed for flight resulting in a stall/spin during the forced landing. A contributing factors was the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL04LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA110.md): Cessna 150K · Monticello, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 2004 · N5656G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during taxi from landing.
- [NTSB FTW04LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA121.md): Cessna 150-G · Livingston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2004 · N493RA · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the blockage of the fuel system vents, resulting in fuel starvation. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.

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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 ('17020'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=17020&page=15

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