# NTSB investigations: Continental 0-300 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 NYC00LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA099.md): Cessna 172 · Sissonville, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 2000 · N7879T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain runway alignment during takeoff. A factor in the accident was wind gusts.
- [NTSB NYC00LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA095.md): Cessna 172 · New Brighton, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 2000 · N6261E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty wind conditions. A factor was the windshear encountered on final approach.
- [NTSB IAD00LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA019.md): Cessna 172 · Lyndonville, VT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 2000 · N8328B · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor in the accident was the ditch that ran parallel to the runway.
- [NTSB LAX00LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA063.md): Cessna 172G · Victorville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 3, 2000 · N3690L · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain positional awareness, which resulted in his becoming lost and disoriented. Contributing factors were the pilot's delay requesting assistance from air traffic control and the failure of the airplane's electrical generator.
- [NTSB LAX00LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA062.md): Cessna 172A · Dos Palos, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 2000 · N7249T · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to the failure of maintenance personnel to properly install and safety the throttle arm to the carburetor throttle shaft.
- [NTSB FTW00LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA049.md): Cessna 172 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1999 · N8250U · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a porpoise.
- [NTSB FTW00LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA023.md): Cessna 172B · Beaumont, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 1999 · N7833X · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion as a result of the flight instructor's failure to refuel the airplane. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA00LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA015.md): Cessna 172G · Itta Bena, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1999 · N1171F · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons resulting in a forced landing that was short of the intended touchdown point, and the subsequent impact with the ground.
- [NTSB DEN00LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA011.md): Cessna 172B · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1999 · N7906X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during landing roll. Factors were the gusty crosswind and the runway light.
- [NTSB CHI00LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA010.md): Cessna 172G · Cambridge, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1999 · N4621L · Substantial damage
  > the fractured main landing gear due to the improper maintenance by an unknown person(s) and the inadequate annual inspection by an unqualified person.
- [NTSB NYC00LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA002.md): Cessna 172 · Wolfeboro, NH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1999 · N6921X · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC99LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA152.md): Maule ML-4 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1999 · N4623T · Substantial damage
  > The improper (reversed) connection of the elevator control cables by the owner/pilot-mechanic, and the failure to have the installation inspected by another mechanic.
- [NTSB ANC99LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA151.md): Cessna 172 · Galena, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1999 · N5309R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel, and the resulting fuel exhaustion. A factor was the dark night which hampered location of a nearby closed, and unlit, airstrip.
- [NTSB IAD99LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99LA067.md): Cessna 172 · Honeoye Falls, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1999 · N6941A · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's loss of directional control after landing. A factor in the accident were ruts in the turf runway that were hidden from view.
- [NTSB SEA99LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA158.md): Cessna 170B · Auburn, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1999 · N3476D · Substantial damage
  > Loss of directional control due to deficient brakes and tailwheel. Factors include leaking brake cylinder, loose tailwheel casting, and obstructions (VASI lights) in the path of the airplane as it left the runway.
- [NTSB ATL99LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA125.md): Cessna 172P · Buchanan, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1999 · N7883U · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were conditions favorable for the formation of carburetor ice during glide and cruise, and rough and uneven terrain.
- [NTSB ATL99LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA123.md): Cessna 172 · Houston, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1999 · N9785T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to switch the magneto switch to the both position before attempting a takeoff that resulted in the loss of engine power and resulted in the subsequent collision with trees.
- [NTSB ANC99FA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99FA128.md): Cessna 170B · Cooper Landing, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1999 · N3402D · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB CHI99LA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA288.md): Cessna 172G · Glenarm, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1999 · N4425L · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's selection of the wrong runway for the prevailing winds. Factors were the pilot's misunderstanding of the wind information and the tailwind.
- [NTSB DEN99LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA134.md): Cessna 170B · Casper, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1999 · N4448B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of a wrong runway for landing and his failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB LAX99LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA256.md): Cessna 172E · Emeryville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1999 · N5784T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and inadequate fuel consumption calculations, resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Factors were the pilot's failure to have all appropriate flight manuals aboard the airplane and the low…
- [NTSB CHI99LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA201.md): Cessna 172G · Union, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1999 · N5869R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the sign. Factors associated with the accident were the low ceilings and the sign which was contacted.
- [NTSB LAX99LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA217.md): Cessna 172 · Needles, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1999 · N6448B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind condition and subsequent failure to maintain alignment with the road used for takeoff, which resulted in a collision with a construction sign during the initial climb.
- [NTSB ATL99LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA094.md): Cessna 172E · Millington, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1999 · N5363T · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons. Factors were weather conditions favorable to carburetor ice and the terrain condition at the forced landing site.
- [NTSB LAX99FA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99FA162.md): Globe GC-1B · Trona, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 1999 · N80720 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate terrain clearance altitude while performing intentional low altitude passes over a campground.
- [NTSB SEA99LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA059.md): Cessna 172D · Glenns Ferry, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1999 · N2650U · Substantial damage
  > The failure of both pilots to see-and-avoid wires crossing the river. Factors included: transmission wires; inattention of both pilots to the aircraft's flight path; and the pilots' low-altitude flight.
- [NTSB LAX99LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA145.md): Cessna 172H · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1999 · N3289L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff roll resulting in a collision with taxiway sign. A factor was the sign.
- [NTSB LAX99LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA132.md): Cessna 172B · Winslow, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1999 · N7882X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to continue flight into known adverse wind conditions which exceeded the ground handling capability of the aircraft.
- [NTSB ATL99LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA064.md): Cessna 172B · Mt. Airy, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 1999 · N7821X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed during landing and his failure to attain a proper touchdown point on the runway.
- [NTSB ATL99LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA059.md): Cessna 172 · Florala, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 1999 · N8968B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel system contamination with water.
- [NTSB ANC99LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA032.md): Cessna 170B · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 1999 · N4387B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, and his failure to refuel the airplane that resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB FTW99LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA071.md): Cessna 172E · Guymon, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 26, 1999 · N5606T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. A factor was the gusty crosswind.
- [NTSB ATL99LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA041.md): Cessna 172 · Centre, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 1999 · N6700A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and his failure to attain the proper touchdown point on the runway. Factors were the tailwind weather condition, and the wet sod runway.
- [NTSB MIA99LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA036.md): Cessna 172C · Tallahassee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1998 · N1377Y · Substantial damage
  > an on ground collision with a horse.
- [NTSB IAD99LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99LA018.md): Cessna 172 · Essex, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 1998 · N5806A · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing and dark night conditions.
- [NTSB CHI99LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA030.md): Cessna 172C · Falls City, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1998 · N1806Y · Substantial damage
  > the flight instructor (on the ground)'s conducting inadequate initial training of the student pilot. Factors were the student pilot's misjudging the flare and his lack of total experience in the type of operation.
- [NTSB FTW99LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA009.md): Cessna 172H · Conroe, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1998 · N2513L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with trees. Factors were the fogged front windshield and side windows.
- [NTSB ATL99LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA001.md): Cessna C-172F · Ball Ground, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1998 · N5588R · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to maintain directional control of the airplane on take-off, during gusty conditions, resulting in a collision with a tree.
- [NTSB SEA98LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA189.md): Cessna 172D · Ronan, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1998 · N2479Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain adequate airspeed during liftoff from a soft field takeoff. Factors include high density alttiude.
- [NTSB ANC98LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA163.md): Cessna 170B · Igiugig, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1998 · N3482C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft. Contributing factors were the crosswind condition, the pilot's lack of total experience in make/model of the aircraft, and the pilot not achieving a climb on takeoff.
- [NTSB LAX98LA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA301.md): Cessna 172F · Long Beach, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1998 · N8761U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudging the flare point and failure to maintain an adequate airspeed margin, which resulted in a stall/mush and hard landing. A contributing factor was the dark night conditions.
- [NTSB LAX98LA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA287.md): Cessna 170B · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1998 · N8245A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control
- [NTSB MIA98LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA234.md): Cessna 172G · Leesburg, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1998 · N5797R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to leave the engine running with no one at the controls as he exited the aircraft to check for wheel chocks in place. This resulted in the aircraft moving uncontrolled and eventually colliding with a fence.
- [NTSB MIA98LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA233.md): Cessna 172F · Spring Hill, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1998 · N7832U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of distance and his delay in initiating a go around. Contributing was the pilot's improper landing flare.
- [NTSB ATL98LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA120.md): Cessna 172 · Sewanee, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1998 · N6720A · No damage
  > The inadequate visual lookout by the ground pedestrian. A factor was dark night conditions.
- [NTSB IAD98LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA096.md): Cessna 172G · Williamson, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1998 · N1308F · Substantial damage
  > Directional control not maintained by one of the pilot's on board the airplane.
- [NTSB ANC98LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA131.md): Cessna 172 · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1998 · N7966B · Substantial damage
  > Fatigue of the forward end of the engine crankshaft resulting in separation of the propeller assembly, and the operator's failure to comply with a required maintenance procedure. A factor was uneven terrain.
- [NTSB FTW98LA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA318.md): Cessna 172H · Commerce, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1998 · N3743R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind resulting in a loss of control. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB IAD98LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA081.md): Cessna 172G · Dover, DE · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1998 · N5907R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point.
- [NTSB CHI98LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA195.md): Cessna 172E · Demotte, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1998 · N3933S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning that failed to ensure takeoff could be attained. Other related factors were the aborted takeoff, grass, and a dirt bank.

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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 ('17022'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=17022&page=13

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