# 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 CHI90LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA207.md): Aircoupe F-1 · Washington, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1990 · N93905 · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > Failure of the other aircraft's pilot to maintain an adequate visual lookout prior to turning to final. A factor in the accident was the restricted visual lookout for this aircraft's pilot.
- [NTSB MIA90LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA156.md): Cessna 150 · Jensen Beach, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1990 · N8761S · Destroyed
  > Fuel exhaustion due to improper planning by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI90LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA179.md): Cessna 150 · Columbia, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1990 · N16088 · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate visual outlook by the PIC.
- [NTSB ANC90LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA121.md): Cessna 150M · Goose Bay, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1990 · N66277 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. The wet tundra was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB CHI90LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA188.md): Cessna 150 · Moorhead, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1990 · N9873J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poor in-flight planning and fuel system monitoring, and his failure to maintain directional control during the subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX90LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA256.md): Cessna 150 · Santa Catalina, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1990 · N1398Q · Destroyed
  > The engine failure due to carburetor ice and the pilots improper use of carburetor heat.
- [NTSB SEA90LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA128.md): Cessna 150C · Sutherlin, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1990 · N1940Z · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power was due to fuel exhaustion. Because of inadequate fuel consumption calculations and poor preflight planning and preparation for the flight.
- [NTSB FTW90FA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90FA138.md): Mingess-Bennett M30 · New Braunfels, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1990 · N97RJ · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot in the overtaking aircraft (N97RJ) to see-and-avoid the aircraft that had been leading (N911HG). Factors related to the accident were: the lack of ability for the pilot in the lead aircraft (911HG) to be able see other aircraft in the…
- [NTSB NYC90LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA148.md): Cessna 150 · Montour Falls, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1990 · N10267 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's decision to attempt takeoff at night from an inimproved field which resulted in collision with a vehicle.
- [NTSB CHI90LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA167.md): Cessna 150G · Manchester, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1990 · N4690X · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to a stuck exhaust valve.
- [NTSB MIA90LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA147.md): Cessna 150F · Pensacola, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1990 · N7048B · Substantial damage
  > Instructor pilots failure to assure that the flaps were in the proper position for takeoff resulting in reduced climb performance. This resulted in the forced landing, during which, the airplane collided with a power line, stalled, then crashed to the ground.
- [NTSB DEN90LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA142.md): Taylorcraft F-19 · Durango, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1990 · N3667T · Substantial damage
  > A pilot induced stall. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience.
- [NTSB DEN90LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA143.md): Cessna 150 · Bountiful, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1990 · N7885F · Substantial damage
  > Power loss due to fuel exhaustion. A factor was the pilot's failure to refuel.
- [NTSB ATL90LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA137.md): Cessna 150L · Blountville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1990 · N1408Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB MIA90LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA143.md): Cessna 150M · Rockledge, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1990 · N66453 · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to raise the flaps as required during the go-around and failure to place the carburetor heat in the cold position.
- [NTSB BFO90LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90LA059.md): Cessna 150 · Chesapeake, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1990 · N2937V · Substantial damage
  > The failure of both pilots (CFI and student pilot) to maintain adequate control of the aircraft during the landing flare and touchdown phase of flight. The student pilot's inexperience was a factor, as was the cfi's inadequate supervision during the dual…
- [NTSB BFO90LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90LA058.md): Cessna 150 · Alderson, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1990 · N5964E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, causing the aircraft to stall. Low altitude and inattention were related factors.
- [NTSB ATL90LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA130.md): Cessna 150 · Kinston, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1990 · N6436K · Substantial damage
  > Flight crew's failure to properly preflight and plan for the intended flight by not ensuring that adequate fuel was on board prior to takeoff. The engine quit due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ATL90LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA127.md): Cessna 150 · Greenwood, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1990 · N6285G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain flying speed during the flare phase of the approach/landing. Contributing to the accident was a sudden increase in winds.
- [NTSB SEA90LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA094.md): Cessna A150M · Seattle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1990 · N8175V · Substantial damage
  > The fuel starvation caused by carburetor contaminants blocking the accelerator pump inlet check valve assembly and main nozzle assembly.
- [NTSB CHI90LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA135.md): Cessna 150F · White Cloud, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1990 · N8098F · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane during a landing flare and touchdown. The pilot's lack of total aviation experience is a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB ANC90LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA074.md): Cessna 150 · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1990 · N66425 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to use carburetor heat during a simulated engine failure. The rough terrain and weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing were contributing factors.
- [NTSB MIA90LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA124.md): Cessna 150G · Marianna, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1990 · N6348S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in the application of carburetor heat. The carburetor icing condition was a related factor.
- [NTSB LAX90LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA192.md): Cessna 150F · Franklin, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1990 · N27G · Substantial damage
  > The fixed base operator mechanic used improper bolt/nut during repair of the elevator system.
- [NTSB LAX90LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA182.md): Cessna 150H · Goleta, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1990 · N7156S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. Factors which contributed to the accident were the dark night and the pilot's lack of night flying experience.
- [NTSB ANC90LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA089.md): Cessna C-150M · Chakachamna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1990 · N9477U · Substantial damage
  > Pilot-in-command's failure to properly survey the landing area and ensure the appropriate width for his airplane.
- [NTSB ATL90FA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90FA109.md): Cessna 150L · Stockbridge, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 5, 1990 · N10790 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper clearance from objects on the ground.
- [NTSB NYC90LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA097.md): Cessna 150 · Tinton Falls, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1990 · N1561Q · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the student pilot to ensure there was sufficient fuel on board for the planned flight. A factor related to the accident was the failure of the flight instructor to properly prepare his student for the flight.
- [NTSB NYC90LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA093.md): Cessna C-150 · Turbotville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1990 · N2720S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot to maintain sufficent flying speed for takeoff when strong winds were encountered.
- [NTSB MKC90LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA095.md): Cessna 150 · Allport, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 1990 · N50973 · Substantial damage
  > Improper use of carburetor heat by the pilot. Contributing factors were carburetor icing conditions, power lines and visual outlook inadequate by the pilot.
- [NTSB BFO90LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90LA038.md): Cessna 150G · Clinton, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1990 · N8689J · Substantial damage
  > Pilot factor in that he improperly used the engine controls.
- [NTSB MKC90LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA087.md): Cessna 150 · Salina, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1990 · N714EB · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion, fuel calculations misjudged and refueling not performed by the pilot in command.
- [NTSB MKC90LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA089.md): Cessna 150 · Two Harbors, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1990 · N4020J · Substantial damage
  > Pilot factor in that he failed to maintain flying speed.
- [NTSB CHI90LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA107.md): Cessna 150G · Franklin, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1990 · N3876J · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate compensation for wind conditions by the pilot, and his failure to maintain runway alignment during the attempted go-around (aborted landing). The wind conditions and soft terrain were related factors.
- [NTSB MIA90LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA097.md): Cessna 150L · Vieques, PR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 1990 · N19599 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of packing around the carburetor accelerator pump, which had jammed throttle movement and would not allow an increase in engine RPM above idle.
- [NTSB ANC90FA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90FA046.md): Cessna 150 · Birchwood, AK · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 1990 · N61272 · Substantial damage
  > Carburetor ice due to the pilot's improper use of the carburetor heat. Factors related to the accident were: carburetor icing conditions, unfavorable wind, and the snow covered terrain.
- [NTSB MKC90LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA075.md): Cessna 150 · Ankeny, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 1990 · N2254J · Substantial damage
  > Fuel contamination and inadequate aircraft preflight by the pilot in command.
- [NTSB MKC90LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA072.md): Cessna 150 · Concordia, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1990 · N3650J · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate pre-flight planning and preparation, misjudged fuel consumption calculations and re-fueling not performed by the pilot in command.
- [NTSB CHI90LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA100.md): Cessna 150B · Shelbyville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 1990 · N7379X · Substantial damage
  > The private pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing. The crosswind was a related factor.
- [NTSB ATL90LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA084.md): Cessna 150M · Beaufort, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 1990 · N704EA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed pull up from an intentional descent during an aborted suicide attempt.
- [NTSB SEA90LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA051.md): Cessna 150J · Graham, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 1990 · N5559G · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and inadequate remedial action after bouncing/ballooning during the forced landing. The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation was a factor related to the accident.
- [NTSB LAX90FA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90FA112.md): Cessna 150J · Pine Valley, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 1990 · N152EZ · Destroyed
  > The decision of the pilot to continue VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, spatial disorientation and inadvertent stall/spin. Factors were: obscuration, low ceiling, and over-confidence in ability.
- [NTSB SEA90LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA049.md): Cessna 150 · Valmy, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 1990 · N60301 · Substantial damage
  > The pilots poor inflight planning and decision to land on an abandoned highway in strong gusty crosswind conditions, his improper remedial action of turning downwind at a low altitude after aborting the landing and his failure to maintain airspeed. Factors in…
- [NTSB ATL90LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA067.md): Cessna 150M · Leitchfield, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 1990 · N45302 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight, in that he did not assure that both fuel tank filler caps were secure prior to flight.
- [NTSB ATL90LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA066.md): Cessna 150L · Roxboro, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 1990 · N6845G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use the before landing checklist which requires the application of carburetor heat. Factors were soft terrain at accident site, and condition favorable for the formation of carburetor ice.
- [NTSB CHI90LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA083.md): Cessna 150H · Plainwell, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 1990 · N50003 · Substantial damage
  > Foreign object (ice), which jammed the right wheel. A factor related to the accident was: the snowbank.
- [NTSB BFO90LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90LA029.md): Cessna 150M · Leesburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 1990 · N63506 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to assure an adequate supply of fuel was onboard to complete the flight.
- [NTSB MKC90LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA053.md): Cessna 150 · Palestine, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 1990 · N3049V · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, due to an inadequate supply of fuel.
- [NTSB LAX90LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA086.md): Cessna 150L · Bullhead City, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 1990 · N1272Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's miscalculation of the fuel remaining, which caused the engine to quit.
- [NTSB MKC90LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA052.md): Cessna 150 · Clear Lake, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 1990 · N7359G · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain proper alignment with the runway, his delay in initiating a go-around, and his premature raising of the flaps. Factors related to the accident were the adverse wind conditions and the tree.

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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=34

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