# NTSB investigations: Continental 0-200 series, 2018 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. ## Latest cases - [NTSB ERA19LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA037.md): Cessna 150 · Woodstock, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 2018 · N3515J · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the initial climb in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent flight experience. - [NTSB GAA18CA564](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA564.md): Cessna 150 · Roseburg, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 21, 2018 · N8382G · Substantial damage > The pilot's loss of directional control during landing. - [NTSB CEN18FA384](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA384.md): Cessna 150 · Festus, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2018 · N7152S · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the pilot's subsequent exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to initiate and continue the… - [NTSB WPR18LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA255.md): Cessna 150 · Richland, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 4, 2018 · N8028F · Substantial damage > A loss of directional control during a touch-and-go landing in gusting crosswind conditions. - [NTSB WPR18FA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18FA249.md): Cessna 150L · Pacoima, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2018 · N10789 · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power shortly after takeoff due to fuel exhaustion, and the exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack when the flight instructor made an abrupt turn back toward the runway, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin at an… - [NTSB WPR18FA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18FA244.md): Cessna 150 · Redding, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 2018 · N7990F · Substantial damage > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to properly configure the wing flaps for… - [NTSB GAA18CA514](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA514.md): Cessna 150 · Eldorado, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 27, 2018 · N1701Q · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper preflight fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB CEN18LA329](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA329.md): Cessna 150 · Madison, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2018 · N6341K · Substantial damage > A stuck No. 3 cylinder exhaust valve, which resulted in failure of the associated rocker arm, a partial loss of engine power, and the subsequent forced landing into tall vegetation. - [NTSB GAA18CA515](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA515.md): Dell Lawrence Kitfox · Hunter, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 9, 2018 · N26LD · Substantial damage > The pilot’s inadequate in-flight fuel management, which necessitated an off-airport precautionary landing, and his failure to maintain airplane control during the landing roll on rough terrain. - [NTSB ERA18LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA202.md): Cessna 150 · Matthews, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 2018 · N1193Y · Substantial damage > The student pilot's improper decision to conduct a solo flight without an endorsement to do so and to perform an off-airport landing based on a perceived performance issue with the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of training and… - [NTSB GAA18CA519](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA519.md): Cessna 150 · Everett, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 22, 2018 · N45586 · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing during final approach, which resulted in a hard landing short of the runway and the nose landing gear collapsing. - [NTSB CEN18FA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA282.md): Fisher Celebrity · Patriot, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2018 · N228LC · Destroyed > An in-flight separation of the right wing due to upward and rearward bending that led to an overstress fracture. The reason for the upward and rearward bending could not be determined based on the available information. - [NTSB CEN18WA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18WA279.md): Cessna 150 · Tortola, British Virgin Islands · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 18, 2018 · N66778 · Substantial damage - [NTSB WPR18LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA196.md): Cassutt Iiim · Rosamond, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 14, 2018 · N43SJ · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a low-altitude maneuver after a partial loss of engine power, which resulted in exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and a subsequent accelerated stall. Contributing to the accident was… - [NTSB WPR18LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA193.md): Cessna 150 · Ontario, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 12, 2018 · N6908G · Destroyed > A total loss of engine power during final approach for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. - [NTSB CEN18LA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA274.md): Cessna 150 · Lakeview, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2018 · N50183 · Substantial damage > The student pilot’s impairment by alcohol and multiple medications, which led to his failure to maintain obstacle clearance during takeoff and the subsequent exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and… - [NTSB GAA18CA375](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA375.md): Taylorcraft F19 · Goose Bay, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 25, 2018 · N3570T · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain a proper approach path during landing in dusky, flat light conditions, which resulted in a tree strike. - [NTSB CEN18TA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18TA233.md): Cessna 150F · Ferdinand, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jun 19, 2018 · N3002X · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat in conditions conducive to the accumulation of carburetor icing, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. - [NTSB GAA18CA358](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA358.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 20 · Spanish Fork, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 16, 2018 · N992CT · Substantial damage > The pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB WPR18LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA151.md): Cessna 150M · Bainbridge Island, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 2018 · N6AF · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the water and his distraction by using the tablet for navigation, which resulted in his failure to detect that the airplane had entered a descent. - [NTSB CEN18LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA205.md): Cessna 150L · Union, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 2018 · N19366 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s medical impairment at the time of the accident, which resulted in a collision with power lines off the end of the runway. - [NTSB GAA18CA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA293.md): Cessna 150 · Bemidgi, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 22, 2018 · N5999T · Substantial damage > The student pilot’s failure to maintain lateral control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a side load and subsequent failure of the left main landing gear extension casting. - [NTSB GAA18CA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA300.md): Cessna 150 · Killeen, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 17, 2018 · N7750F · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during a maximum performance takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Also causal was the pilot’s failure to use the appropriate flap… - [NTSB CEN18FA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA132.md): Cessna 150 · Marion, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 2018 · N5614E · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > The failure of both pilots to see and avoid the other airplane as they converged on intersecting runways. Contributing to the accident was the jet pilot's not monitoring the airport's traffic advisory frequency, known reduced visibility of the intersecting… - [NTSB CEN18LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA177.md): Cessna 150M · Sinton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 2018 · N66786 · Substantial damage > The inadequate service and repair of the airplane's carburetor, which led to a partial loss of engine power during takeoff and resulted in a forced landing. - [NTSB WPR18LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA089.md): Shanks V Roger Vari EZE · Santa Monica, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 2018 · N944X · Substantial damage > An undetected fluid leak in the right brake line, which resulted in a reduction of braking effectiveness at the right wheel and a loss of directional control during the landing roll. - [NTSB GAA18CA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA235.md): Cessna 150 · Statesville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 11, 2018 · N23398 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain crosswind correction during landing and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s and flight instructor’s decision to land with gusting tailwinds. - [NTSB GAA18CA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA124.md): Cessna 150 · El Dorado, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 4, 2018 · N61024 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a subsequent off-airport landing and nose-over. - [NTSB GAA18CA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA095.md): Cessna 150 · Nampa, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 2, 2018 · N3229V · Substantial damage > The pilot’s geographic disoriention during a night flight, which resulted in an off-airport landing. ## 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 year(c."eventDate") = 2018 AND 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&year=2018 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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