# NTSB investigations: Continental 0-300 series, CO

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 CEN23LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA206.md): Cessna 172B · Divide, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 29, 2023 · N8098X · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB GAA16CA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA150.md): Cessna 172 · La Junta, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 31, 2016 · N2567U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to take off with a tailwind, and exceed the critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with the ground.
- [NTSB CEN15LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA122.md): Cessna 172F · Routt County, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 2015 · N8368U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s intentional flight into terrain.
- [NTSB CEN13CA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA200.md): Cessna 172 · Kremmling, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 16, 2013 · N7407A · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing.
- [NTSB CEN13LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA166.md): Cessna 172 · Akron, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 2013 · N6199E · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s physical impairment due to alcohol intoxication, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall during landing.
- [NTSB DEN06LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06LA036.md): Cessna 172C · Pagosa Springs, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 2006 · N1407Y · Substantial damage
  > the pilot initiating flight into known adverse weather, and his delay in not taking remedial action sooner by not making a precautionary landing. Contributing factors include the pilot's failure to obtain preflight and in-flight weather briefings, his…
- [NTSB DEN05LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05LA058.md): Cessna 172 · Montrose, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2005 · N3985F · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper in-flight planning during the descent which resulted in partial loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to select carburetor heat during the descent and unsuitable terrain for the forced…
- [NTSB DEN04CA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04CA097.md): Cessna 172E · La Junta, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 4, 2004 · N3581S · Destroyed
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and adequate airspeed during the go-around resulting in an inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident was the low airspeed and altitude.
- [NTSB DEN01LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA055.md): Cessna 172F · Larkspur, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 2001 · N8389U · Substantial damage
  > the flight instructor inadvertently stalling the airplane during a forced landing. Contributing factors were fuel exhaustion due to inadvertent opening of the fuel drain, lack of familiarity with the airplane, inadequate supervision of the flight, and the…
- [NTSB DEN01LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA051.md): Cessna 172 · Grand Junction, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 2001 · N6830A · Substantial damage
  > Failure by the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft during landing roll. A factor was lack of total pilot experience in aircraft make and model.
- [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 FTW98LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA166.md): Cessna 172F · Fort Collins, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1998 · N7894U · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper in flight planning/decision in electing to land with a known 30 knot tailwind. Factors were high winds and a tailwind.
- [NTSB FTW96LA362](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA362.md): Cessna 172H · Durango, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1996 · N3782F · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper flaring of the airplane at too high an altitude, resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB FTW96LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA281.md): Cessna 172H · Pierce, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1996 · N1686F · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the unsuitable terrain.
- [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 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 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 DEN87LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87LA095.md): Cessna 170A · Durango, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 1987 · N5579C · Substantial damage
  > The plt reports that he was landing to the s with a rt quartering headwind of about 20 KTS. He said that during his rollout the wind shifted to a rt quartering tailwind with a large gust. The gust raised the tail and rt wing and the acft departed the rt side…
- [NTSB DEN83FTE02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83FTE02.md): Cessna 172G · Mack, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Oct 27, 1982 · N5803R · Destroyed
  > While on a flt from evanston, WY to glenwood, CO, the plt encountered "cloud to ground" conditins & diverted toward grand junction, CO. He stated that due to a nav problem, he radioed grand junction tower to verify his position. Grand junction had no radar &…
- [NTSB DEN82DA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA031.md): Cessna 172N · Broomfield, CO · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jan 27, 1982 · N5745T · Substantial damage
  > Prior to landing, the pilot monitored the ATIS and noted that the wind was from 320 degrees at 15 knots. While on final approach for landing, he heard a radio transmission stating that the wind was gusting to 30 knots. While landing, he thought the right tire…
- [NTSB DEN80DTE80](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN80DTE80.md): Cessna 170B · Durango, CO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 19, 1980 · N4468B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN79DTE39](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN79DTE39.md): Maule M-4 · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 26, 1979 · N4623T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN74FTE62](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN74FTE62.md): Maule M4220C · Brighton, CO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 1, 1974 · N40694 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN72FTE51](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN72FTE51-201428.md): Cessna 172H · Denver, CO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 9, 1972 · N3745F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN72DTE47](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN72DTE47.md): Cessna 172B · Erie, CO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 28, 1971 · N7909X · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN71DXD42](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN71DXD42.md): Cessna 172 · Broomfield, CO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 24, 1970 · N2407U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN70D0159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN70D0159.md): Cessna 172 · Colorado Spg, CO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 16, 1969 · N2395U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN70D0147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN70D0147.md): Cessna 172 · Sedalia, CO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 15, 1969 · N2643L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN70D0157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN70D0157.md): Cessna 172 · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 21, 1969 · N4310L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN69D0217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN69D0217.md): Cessna 172 · Fort Carson, CO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 26, 1969 · N3901R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN69D0150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN69D0150.md): Cessna 172 · Ft.Carson, CO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 26, 1968 · N7156A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN68D0229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN68D0229.md): Cessna 172H · Fort Carson, CO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 9, 1968 · N3927R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN68D0004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN68D0004.md): Cessna 172 · Colo.Springs, CO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 25, 1967 · N4338L · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN67D0254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN67D0254.md): Cessna 172 · Ft.Collins, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Apr 10, 1967 · N3780L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN67D0256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN67D0256.md): Cessna 172G · Colo.Springs, CO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 4, 1967 · N4338L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN67D0222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN67D0222.md): Cessna 172 · Denver, CO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 21, 1967 · N3603L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN67D0183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN67D0183.md): Cessna 172 · Aurora, CO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 5, 1966 · N3147X · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN67D0130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN67D0130.md): Cessna 172 · Denver, CO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 13, 1966 · N3905L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN67F0104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN67F0104.md): Cessna 172B · Larkspur, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 15, 1966 · N7403X · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN67F0092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN67F0092.md): Cessna 172 · Littleton, CO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 30, 1966 · N4624L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN66F0273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN66F0273.md): Cessna 172 · Pueblo, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Apr 6, 1966 · N3919L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN66F0272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN66F0272.md): Cessna 172 · Greely, CO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 5, 1966 · N4264L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN66D0241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN66D0241.md): Cessna 172 · Nunn, CO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 30, 1966 · N6221E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN66A0046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN66A0046.md): Cessna 172 · Kremmling, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Dec 11, 1965 · N1469Y · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN66D0189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN66D0189.md): Cessna 170 · Montrose, CO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 30, 1965 · N3517C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN66F0156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN66F0156.md): Cessna 172 · Usaf Academy, CO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 14, 1965 · N346TC · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK65X0427](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK65X0427.md): Cessna 172 · Manzanola, CO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 25, 1964 · N2812U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X3562](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X3562.md): Cessna 172 · Colo Springs, CO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 23, 1964 · N7490T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X0533](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X0533.md): Cessna 172 · Watkins, CO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 11, 1964 · N8195X · 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" = 'CO' 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=CO

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