# 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 BFO92LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA121.md): Cessna 172H · New Braintree, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1992 · N2458L · Substantial damage
  > Water contaminated fuel which resulted in the loss of engine power and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB NYC92LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA182.md): Cessna 172H · New Cumberland, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1992 · N1109F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper takeoff procedures and his lack of understanding of airplane performance which resulted in an aborted takeoff with insufficient runway to stop and the subsequent collision with a fence. Factors related to the accident were; the pilot's…
- [NTSB DEN92LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92LA087.md): Cessna 172F · Folsom, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1992 · N5101F · Substantial damage
  > Carburetor heat not used and improper use of throttle and mixture control. A factor was: the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW92LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA216.md): Cessna 172C · Weatherford, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1992 · N1672Y · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation as result of a blocked fuel vent system. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA92LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA175.md): Cessna 172H · Lakeview, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1992 · N8100L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors include soft terrain.
- [NTSB FTW92LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA192.md): Cessna 172 · Vernon, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1992 · N5063A · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft control not maintained by pilot. A factor was unfavorable wind.
- [NTSB CHI92LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA212.md): Cessna 172H · Chenoa, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1992 · N8262L · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight planning and preparation on the part of the pilot. Factors associated with this accident were a lack of recent experience in the type of operation the pilot was undertaking, a proper climb rate not obtained by the pilot and remedial…
- [NTSB ATL92LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA146.md): Cessna 172 · Fairhope, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1992 · N2521Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain flying speed during final approach which resulted in a stall and an uncontrolled collision with the ground short of the runway.
- [NTSB LAX92LA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA311.md): Cessna 172 · Elko, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1992 · N7138F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude over the terrain, and his failure to maintain sufficient airspeed. The mountainous terrain was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA92LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA153.md): Cessna 172 · Auburn, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1992 · N8348B · Substantial damage
  > The improper recovery from a bounced landing and the improper use of brakes by the CFI. A factor relating to the accident was the failure of the dual student to touchdown properly.
- [NTSB LAX92LA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA286.md): Cessna 172G · Tonopah, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1992 · N4417L · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to adequately identify and compensate for the existing tailwind conditions, and, his failure to initiate a go around when he became aware of being high with a fast ground speed.
- [NTSB ATL92LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA134.md): Cessna 172H · Huntsville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1992 · N8198L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions at the airstrip, and the excessive airspeed on final approach. A factor was the prevailing tailwind at the airstrip.
- [NTSB LAX92LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA244.md): Cessna 172 · Blythe, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1992 · N8014L · Substantial damage
  > The improper engine overhaul performed by the mechanic. Factors relating to this accident were the intake and exhaust valve leaks and the soft terrain.
- [NTSB LAX92LA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA248.md): Cessna 172L · Safford, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1992 · N4163L · Substantial damage
  > The airplane colliding with animals which ran on to the runway during the pilot's takeoff roll. A factor in this accident was the pilot not being able to take remedial action and avoid the animals.
- [NTSB ATL92FA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92FA108.md): Cessna 172B · Cherokee, NC · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 24, 1992 · N8102X · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft as a result of spatial disorientation. The lack of total flight time, and rain in the accident area were factors in the accident.
- [NTSB ANC92LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA066.md): Cessna C-170B · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 1992 · N2746D · Substantial damage
  > Loss of control on landing roll due to the pilot's failure to maintain proper alignment, resulting in collision with terrain during an uncontrolled ground loop/swerve. A factor relating to the accident was the crosswind weather conditions.
- [NTSB ATL92LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA092.md): Cessna 172E · Concord, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1992 · N5529T · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power because of the formation of carburetor ice.
- [NTSB CHI92FA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FA119.md): Cessna 172H · Browntown, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1992 · N3884R · Destroyed
  > Spatial disorientation and the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. Factors associated with this accident were the snow conditions, an inadequate weather evaluation by both the student and instructor, over confidence in personal ability,…
- [NTSB SEA92LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA059.md): Cessna 172G · Billings, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1992 · N4615L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB FTW92LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA082.md): Cessna 172B · Golden, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 1992 · N6938X · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to refuel. Factors were false fuel sensor indications and a fence.
- [NTSB LAX92AMS03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92AMS03.md): Cessna 172D · Pacific Ocean (Pacific Ocean) · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Mar 1, 1992 · N2425U · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to adequately evaluate the weather conditions, and continued VFR flight into IMC conditions which resulted in the pilot becoming lost and disoriented. Contributing to the accident was the lack of total aeronautical experience and fuel…
- [NTSB DEN92LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92LA032.md): Cessna 172 · Delta, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 1992 · N8242B · Substantial damage
  > A complete power loss for undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was: unsuitable terrain on which to conduct an emergency landing.
- [NTSB ATL92LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA035.md): Cessna 172G · Millen, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 1992 · N5866R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly use carburetor heat during icing conditions which resulted in the formation of carburetor ice and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB LAX92LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA084.md): Cessna 172H · Arcata, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 1992 · N1608F · Substantial damage
  > Carburetor icing and the failure of the pilot to use carburetor heat.
- [NTSB CHI92LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA065.md): Cessna 172 · Greencastle, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1991 · N3281L · Substantial damage
  > The worn centering locking lug on the nose gear assembly.
- [NTSB FTW92LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA038.md): Cessna 172B · Tulsa, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1991 · N6947X · Substantial damage
  > Clearance was not maintained and the airplane struck a wire. A factor was the aircraft had been stolen by two unknown individuals.
- [NTSB ANC92LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA017.md): Cessna 172 · Moose Pass, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1991 · N6742A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's premature lift-off, causing the airplane to settle back to the ground. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's loss of directional control after settling back on the runway, due to his visibility being restricted by frost on the windshield.
- [NTSB CHI92LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA005.md): Cessna 150E · Cassville, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1991 · N2563J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's improper preflight planning and preparation. Factors contributing to this accident were fuel exhaustion, a hidden obstruction within the terrain the pilot landed on and a collapsed nosegear.
- [NTSB SEA92FA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92FA002.md): Cessna 172G · Miltonfreewater, OR · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1991 · N1372F · Destroyed
  > Inadequate in-flight planning. Factors to the accident were: mountainous terrain, clearance not maintained, lack of total flight experience, and lack of familiarity with geographical area.
- [NTSB MIA91LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA226.md): Cessna 172C · Palm Beach, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1991 · N1669Y · Substantial damage
  > Total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and failure of the pilot to refuel before departure. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of total experience in becoming lost/disoriented, and operation with known deficiencies in equipment.
- [NTSB SEA91FA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91FA246.md): Cessna C-172G · Red Lodge, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1991 · N1359F · Destroyed
  > The loss of control by the instructor due to the improper recovery altitude selected to terminate a simulated forced landing, the excessive pull-up by the student due to his lack of experience, and the delayed remedial action of the instructor. Factors…
- [NTSB ATL91LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA175.md): Cessna 172K · Greeneville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 1991 · N78239 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate visual lookout by the pilot of N78239, and his failure to accurately judge the distance between the two aircraft. Factors in the accident were the dark night conditions and the resulting visual perception of aircraft lighting in dark conditions.
- [NTSB ATL91LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA173.md): Cessna 172G · Summerton, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1991 · N4184L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions at the airstrip. Factors in the accident were the quartering tailwind and the wet field conditions at the airstrip.
- [NTSB SEA91LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA222.md): Cessna 170B · Heber City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1991 · N4653C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing ground roll. A factor relating to the accident was the crosswind weather conditions.
- [NTSB ANC91LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA129.md): Cessna 172 · Montague Island, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1991 · N7966B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll. A factor was the unsuitable terrain selected for landing by the pilot, which was loose gravel, rough and uneven.
- [NTSB LAX91LA361](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA361.md): Cessna 172G · Hilo, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1991 · N5921R · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the installation of a non standard propeller for which no performance charts were available.
- [NTSB CHI91LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA230.md): Cessna 172 · Metropolis, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1991 · N2339U · Substantial damage
  > Miscellaneous equipment not removed (foam rubber) and inadequate preflight by the pilot.
- [NTSB LAX91LA345](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA345.md): Cessna 172N · Lake Elsinore, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1991 · N2457L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poor judgement for unwarranted low flying and poor visual lookout.
- [NTSB BFO91LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91LA071.md): Cessna 172G · Fredericksburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1991 · N6002R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of the improper fuel tank. Contributing to the accident was the pilot did not use the check list.
- [NTSB CHI91LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA243.md): Cessna 172 · Oberlin, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1991 · N7113A · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Factors in the accident were the pilot's discontinuing his crosswind compensation and his lack of experience in the type of operation.
- [NTSB CHI91LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA178.md): Cessna 172E · Grundy Center, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1991 · N3663S · Substantial damage
  > Failure by other maintenance personnel to install a safety wire and fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CHI91LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA143.md): Cessna 170A · Newell, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 1991 · N5720C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper aircraft handling.
- [NTSB BFO91LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91LA043.md): Cessna 172H · Morehead, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 1991 · N3781F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's operation of his aircraft in exceedingly high wind conditions.
- [NTSB SEA91LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA080.md): Cessna 172A · Hood River, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1991 · N9852T · Substantial damage
  > An inadequately planned approach which resulted in a hard landing. Factors to the accident were rough water landing conditions, poor supervision by the CFI, and the overload condition to the float assembly.
- [NTSB LAX91LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA119.md): Cessna 172G · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 1991 · N4417L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper planning/preparation decision. Factors related to the accident were the high wind condition and the pilot in commands inability to compensate for the wind condition.
- [NTSB LAX91FA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91FA103.md): Cessna 172 · Bullhead City, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 1991 · N8551B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poor in-flight planning and decision and physical impairment from fatigue; he also failed to maintain flying speed. The lineman's failure to secure the access door and the pilot's impairment due to consumption of alcohol were factors in the…
- [NTSB ANC91FA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91FA019.md): Cessna 172G · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 1991 · N4468L · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's not removing the frost from the airplane before attempting to takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's delayed abort, and the berm.
- [NTSB SEA91LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA016.md): Cessna 172A · Brigham City, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1990 · N5030A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain a proper climb rate.
- [NTSB DEN91LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91LA011.md): Cessna 172H · Buena Vista, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1990 · N2665L · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to flare properly during landing. The pilot's total lack of experience is a factor.
- [NTSB CHI91LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA007.md): Cessna 172H · Emporia, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1990 · N3226L · Substantial damage
  > Gusty crosswinds, excessive flap setting, and lack of total experience in type of operation.

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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=17

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