# NTSB investigations: Continental 0-300 series, AL

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 ERA17LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA075.md): Cessna 172 · Bridgeport, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 2016 · N3772F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to make steep turns to the right while operating on the right fuel tank with low fuel quantity, which led to a loss of engine power due to unporting of the right fuel tank and fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ERA14LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA147.md): Cessna 172D · Fairhope, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 2014 · N2755U · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate separation from a helicopter during the approach to landing, which resulted in an encounter with the helicopter’s trailing vortices, a loss of airplane control, and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ATL05CA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA157.md): Cessna 172F · Haleyville, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 4, 2005 · N5320R · Substantial damage
  > The pilots inadequate preflight of the fuel tank resulting in a total loss of engine power in cruise flight due to fuel exhaustion, resulting in a forced landing, and nose over on landing roll out.
- [NTSB ATL01LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA101.md): Cessna 172 · Mobile, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2001 · N7006A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare that resulted in a hard landing. A factor was the pilot induced porpoise.
- [NTSB ATL01LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA018.md): Cessna 172 · Mobile, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 2000 · N8507B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare during landing that resulted in a hard landing and the subsequent overload failure of the nose gear assembly.
- [NTSB ATL00LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA060.md): Cessna 172H · Foley, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2000 · N2849L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot exceeding the performance capability of the airplane during takeoff. A factor was the trees.
- [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 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 MIA98LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA036.md): Cessna 172G · Hazel Green, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1997 · N3908L · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's miscalculating the aircraft's fuel consumption for the flight, resulting in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL94FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94FA023.md): Cessna 172 · Gadsden, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1993 · N7702U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate pre-flight preparation and his continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors were fog, low ceiling, and hilly terrain.
- [NTSB ATL93LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA112.md): Cessna 172 · St. Elmo, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1993 · N8322B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the trees located near the departure end of the runway. Factors were the pilot's failure to use the entire runway for the takeoff, and the trees located near the departure end of the runway.
- [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 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 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 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 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 ATL88LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA002.md): Cessna 172F · Grand Bay, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1987 · N5647R · Substantial damage
  > The engine lost pwr shortly after t/o. the engine regained pwr as the plt was about to make a forced ldg in a field. He aborted the ldg attempt and attempted to make it back to the airstrip. The engine subsequently lost pwr again. The plt stretched his glide…
- [NTSB ATL87LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA058.md): Cessna 172G · Tuskegee, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 1987 · N3971L · Substantial damage
  > During a touch and go attempt, the pilot experiended an engine failure shortly after liftoff. The pilot safely landed on the runway, but did not have sufficient runway to stop the aircraft before running off the departure end of 31. The aircraft nosed over…
- [NTSB ATL82DA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA275.md): Cessna 172F · Millry, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Sep 15, 1982 · N8423U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot experienced a partial loss of power during a ferry flight and was forced to make an emergency landing in a field. He stated that he noted 4 vibrations followed by a missing in the engine. The RPM dropped to 1200 and he could not maintain altitude.…
- [NTSB ATL82IA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82IA076.md): Cessna 172F · Mobile, AL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 1982 · N8423U · Minor damage
  > Upon arrival at the aircraft, the pilot noted that the nose gear strut was under inflated. The pilot, who is training to be an A&P mechanic, diagnosed the problem as an oil leak. However, to avoid aborting the flight, he inflated the strut with air only and…
- [NTSB ATL81FKJ34](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81FKJ34.md): Cessna 172 · Bay Minette, AL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 31, 1981 · N7006A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA78DKJ69](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA78DKJ69.md): Cessna 172B · Hanover, AL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 1, 1978 · N7615X · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA78FKJ54](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA78FKJ54.md): Maule M-4 · Brewton, AL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 24, 1978 · N4130C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA78FKJ40](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA78FKJ40.md): Cessna 172 · Chipley, AL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 27, 1978 · N8374U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA74DKJ62](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA74DKJ62.md): Cessna 172 · Slocomb, AL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 16, 1974 · N2485Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA73DKJ46](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA73DKJ46.md): Cessna 172 · Daleville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 15, 1973 · N8721U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA73DKJ05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA73DKJ05.md): Cessna 172 · Irvington, AL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 14, 1972 · N1444Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA69F0442](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA69F0442.md): Cessna 172 · Opelika, AL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 21, 1969 · N1429F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA69D0364](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA69D0364.md): Cessna 172 · Auburn, AL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 5, 1969 · N1143F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA69F0327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA69F0327-191632.md): Cessna 172 · Enterprise, AL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 26, 1969 · N8822B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA69F0193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA69F0193.md): Cessna 172 · Clopton, AL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 27, 1968 · N8822B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA68D0520](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA68D0520.md): Cessna 172 · Gordo, AL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 8, 1968 · N5811R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA67D0282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA67D0282.md): Cessna 172 · Jasper, AL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 19, 1966 · N5372R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA67D0281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA67D0281.md): Cessna 172 · Hazel Green, AL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 1, 1966 · N5748R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA67D0068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA67D0068.md): Maule M-4 · Decatur, AL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 22, 1966 · N9814M · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA67D0535](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA67D0535.md): Cessna 172 · Brewton, AL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 20, 1966 · N4021F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA66D0485](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA66D0485.md): Cessna 172 · Muscle Shoals, AL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 2, 1966 · N7426X · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA66D0359](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA66D0359.md): Cessna 172 · Aliceville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 17, 1965 · N8385B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK65X0496](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK65X0496.md): Cessna 172 · Theodore, AL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 31, 1964 · N7426X · Substantial damage

## 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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'AL' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  AND 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&state=AL

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