# 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 ATL90LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA161.md): Cessna 172 · Palmetto, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1990 · N6173E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's operation of the airplane with known mechanical deficiencies. A factor in the accident was the improperly maintained condition of the magnetos.
- [NTSB ANC90LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA144.md): Cessna 172 · Seward, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1990 · N7721U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's selection of the wrong runway for wind conditions and his failure to abort landing in a timely manner resulting in overrun of the runway and on ground collision with terrain.
- [NTSB LAX90LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA270.md): Cessna 172G · Trinity Center, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1990 · N4205L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive airspeed and his failure to touchdown at the proper location on the runway.
- [NTSB BFO90FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90FA067.md): Cessna 150K · Clinton, MD · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1990 · N6288G · Destroyed
  > Improper planning/decision by the instructor pilot (CFI), which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel.
- [NTSB LAX90LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA245.md): Cessna 172 · Davis, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1990 · N7726X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintin directional control by improperly using the brakes.
- [NTSB LAX90LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA223.md): Cessna 172 · Show Low, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1990 · N8512B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot improperly used the flight controls and failed to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB CHI90LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA153.md): Cessna 172 · Millersburg, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1990 · N7955U · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during a go-around attempt. The pilots lack of total aviation experience and his motion sickness are factors associated with the accident.
- [NTSB ANC90LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA081.md): Maule M4 · L. Susitna Riv, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1990 · N4623T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's fuel mismanagement in not having sufficient fuel to reach his destination.
- [NTSB LAX90LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA198.md): Cessna 172E · Glendale, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1990 · N3888S · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion. Resulting from the pilot's failure to perform refueling.
- [NTSB LAX90LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA196.md): Cessna 172E · Brentwood, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1990 · N5714T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot improperly calculated the fuel consumption causing the airplane to sustain a total loss of power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CHI90DEK05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DEK05.md): Cessna 172 · Urbana, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · May 22, 1990 · N6195E · Substantial damage
  > Water contamination of the fuel, and the pilot's inadequate preflight, which resulted in loss of engine power.
- [NTSB BFO90LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90LA044.md): Cessna 172A · Pocomoke, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 1990 · N7746T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgement of distance and speed during the approach to land, and his failure to attain the proper touchdowwn point during the landing. The ditch was a related factor.
- [NTSB ANC90LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA067.md): Cessna 170B · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 1990 · N4538C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground swerve.
- [NTSB FTW90LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA105.md): Cessna 172H · San Angelo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 1990 · N3941R · Substantial damage
  > The student failed to maintain directional control of the aircraft during takeoff in variable wind conditions.
- [NTSB ATL90LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA102.md): Cessna 170 · Johnson City, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1990 · N3980V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot/mechanic's inadequate preflight inspection of the aircraft fuel system.
- [NTSB ANC90LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA050.md): Maule M-4 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1990 · N4619T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control. The unfavorable (variable) wind and snow covered terrain were related factors.
- [NTSB ATL90LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA083.md): Cessna 172G · Gulf Shores, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 1990 · N4373L · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to obtain proper assistance or properly secure the aircraft when he left it unattended with the engine running.
- [NTSB NYC90LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA079.md): Cessna 172H · Andover, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 1990 · N8213L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain control of the aircraft after encounter with turbulence during landing.
- [NTSB MKC90LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA068.md): Maule M4 · Creston, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1990 · N12010 · Substantial damage
  > Selection of the wrong runway by the pilot, and his failure to go-around while he had sufficient speed and runway to do so. Factors related to the accident were: the gusty tailwind and wet runway condition.
- [NTSB ATL90LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA072.md): Cessna 172G · Wanchese, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1990 · N3663L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's premature, discontinued use of carburetor heat.
- [NTSB ANC90LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA033.md): Cessna 172 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 1990 · N4305L · Substantial damage
  > Water (or ice) contamination of the aircraft's fuel, and an inadequate preflight by the pilot. A factor related to the accident was: snow covered terrain in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB FTW90LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA067.md): Cessna 172C · Prue, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 1990 · N1407Y · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to see-and-avoid the powerlines. The powerlines were a related factor.
- [NTSB MIA90LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA066.md): Cessna 172A · Pahokee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 1990 · N6812X · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for am undetermined reason.
- [NTSB MKC90LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA048.md): Cessna 172 · Dexter, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 15, 1990 · N7726U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged his distance and altitude on final approach, and failed to reach the proper touchdown point for landing. The gusty crosswind condition was a related factor.
- [NTSB FTW90LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA049.md): Cessna 172E · Hammond, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 4, 1990 · N3531S · Destroyed
  > Pilot in command's initiation and continuation of the flight into an area of known IMC weather conditions and his subsequent inability to land prior to running out of fuel. Contributing factors to the accident were the pilot's failure to exercise good…
- [NTSB MIA90LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA037.md): Cessna 172 · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 1989 · N8785B · Destroyed
  > The engine seized from oil starvation (lack of oil or oil pressure), which resulted in the aircraft being ditched at sea.
- [NTSB DEN90LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA031.md): Cessna 172 · Colorado Spgs, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1989 · N6251E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command attempted a takeoff with the fuel mixture full rich, with a high density altitude, resulting in a partial loss of engine power during initial climb.
- [NTSB ANC90LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA015.md): Cessna 170B · Chugiak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1989 · N4396B · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper planning/decision and his delay in initiating a go-around. Contributing factors were: the student's overconfidence in his personal abilities, his selection of the wrong runway, the resultant tailwind, and icy runway conditions.
- [NTSB LAX90FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90FA025.md): Cessna 172 · Safford, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 1989 · N5624A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain an airspeed above the aircraft's stall speed as he turned away from ascending terrain. The aircraft's inadequate performance resulting from improper grade of fuel and high density altitude and the pilot's lack of experience in…
- [NTSB CHI90LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA016.md): Cessna 172 · New Lenox, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1989 · N4269F · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to attain wind information, which resulted in his selection of an unfavorable (wrong) runway. A factor related to the accident was: the crosswind condition.
- [NTSB CHI90LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA013.md): Cessna 172H · Bay City, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1989 · N1407F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to execute a go-around in a timely manner.
- [NTSB SEA89LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA187.md): Evans Wittman Tailwind W10 · McCall, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 1, 1989 · N62JE · Destroyed
  > A collision with terrain for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC89LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA159.md): Cessna 172H · Sparrevohn, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1989 · N2459L · Substantial damage
  > The bucket which was blown into the flight path by a crosswind.
- [NTSB DEN89FA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89FA200.md): Cessna 172 · Tremonton, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1989 · N4129F · Destroyed
  > The pilot failed to maintain obstruction clearance while making a low pass over a newly constructed highway. The powerline was considered a contributing factor.
- [NTSB CHI89LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA171.md): Cessna 172H · Lake Village, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1989 · N2484L · Substantial damage
  > Water contamination in the fuel/fuel system and inadequate preflight by the pilot. Soft terrain in the emergency landing area was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB LAX89LA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA262.md): Cessna 172H · Dana Point, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1989 · N2667L · Destroyed
  > Pilot-in-commands failure to maintain control of the airplane while in maneuvering flight.
- [NTSB CHI89LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA142.md): Globe GC-1B · Metropolis, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1989 · N332HM · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's failure to adhere to procedures and ensure the aircraft had sufficient airspeed before attempting rotation and climbout. Airspeed was inadequate to maintain flight, and just after the landing gear was retracted the aircraft settledto the ground.
- [NTSB MIA89LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA199.md): Cessna 172 · Forest, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1989 · N3905L · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain runway alignment and partial loss of power from water in the fuel. Contributing factors were: uneven runway, pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, a gusty crosswind condition, and trees.
- [NTSB DEN89LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA168.md): Cessna 172H · Hatton, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1989 · N3269L · Destroyed
  > Improper in-flight planning/decision by the pilot and his failure to maintain sufficient clearance above the ground. The tailwind, high obstruction (shelter belt), and downdraft were contributing factors.
- [NTSB LAX89LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA235.md): Cessna 172E · Mariposa, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1989 · N7744U · Substantial damage
  > Student pilot's miscalculation of the fuel supply which led to a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ATL89LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA168.md): Cessna 172 · Centreville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1989 · N70RS · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to remove all remaining water from the airplane fuel system during pre-flight inspection which led to a total loss of power.
- [NTSB MKC89LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA143.md): Cessna 172 · Sauk Rapids, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1989 · N3814S · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to properly secure the oil cap when he serviced the aircraft and oil starvation. Contributing factors were the terrain conditions.
- [NTSB ATL89LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA164.md): Cessna 172 · Franklin, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1989 · N1434Y · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot by attempting to takeoff from an unsuitable field and his delay in aborting the takeoff. The terrain conditions and fence were contributing factors.
- [NTSB ATL89FA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA163.md): Cessna 172F · Vernon, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1989 · N7939U · Substantial damage
  > Improper maintenance of the spark plugs by the pilot/mechanic which resulted in a partial loss of engine power, and the pilot's failure to clear trees during an emergency landing in an open field resulting in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB NYC89LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA134.md): Maule M-4 · Csttltn-Hdsn, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 1989 · N4713T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain. A contributing factor was the wet, soft grass.
- [NTSB ATL89LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA132.md): Cessna 172F · Elkin Arpt., NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1989 · N7908U · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to properly compensate for the gusty wind conditions during takeoff and the delay in his decision to abort the takeoff before colliding with trees. Contributing to the accident were the gusty wind conditions and the pilot's lack of…
- [NTSB DEN89LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA105.md): Cessna 172F · Morgan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1989 · N7847U · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate servicing of the aircraft by the pilot, partial blockage of the fuel line and fuel filter, and fuel starvation. Contributing factors were: the downward sloping runway and a fence.
- [NTSB BFO89LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO89LA026.md): Cessna 172H · Odenton, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1989 · N8027L · Substantial damage
  > The inflight collision with birds.
- [NTSB BFO89LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO89LA025.md): Cessna 170A · Ravenswood, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1989 · N9187A · Substantial damage
  > The pilots decision to land with a tailwind and inadequately compensating for the wind conditions.
- [NTSB MIA89FA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89FA090.md): Cessna 172 · Blue Mountain, MS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 1989 · N3937F · Destroyed
  > The continuation of a VFR flight into night, instrument meteorological conditions and the spatial disorientation of the non-instrument rated pilot. Contributing to the accident were the adverse weather conditions and the overconfidence of the pilot.

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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=18

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