# NTSB investigations: Continental 0-300 series, MT 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. Page 1 of 2 · 52 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB WPR21LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA226.md): Cessna 170B · Miles City, MT · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 11, 2021 · N2218B · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff which resulted in a ground loop and collision with terrain. - [NTSB WPR20LA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA304.md): Cessna 172 · Seeley Lake, MT · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 13, 2020 · N3720R · Substantial damage > The noninstrument-rated pilot’s encounter with instrument meteorological conditions during a night visual approach due to wildfire smoke, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. - [NTSB WPR14CA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA170.md): Piper PA 18S-150 · Browning, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 13, 2014 · N7884D · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll which resulted in a veer off the airstrip and collision with a ditch. - [NTSB SEA08CA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA132.md): Cessna 172 · Big Timber, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 10, 2008 · N8103E · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during landing which resulted in a stall. - [NTSB SEA04LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA069.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Marion, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 2004 · N90076 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing factors were the gust of wind and the snowbank. - [NTSB SEA03CA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03CA155.md): Cessna 170B · Schafer, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 27, 2003 · N1979C · Substantial damage > The pilot's delayed remedial action during the takeoff roll. Factors include wet terrain, a fence and an embankment located at the end of the runway. - [NTSB SEA03LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA105.md): Cessna T337G · Lewistown, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2003 · N4TD · Substantial damage > Inadequate preflight planning/preparation prior to takeoff, and the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the takeoff. An inadvertent stall and rough terrain were factors. - [NTSB SEA03LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA097.md): Cessna 172H · Glasgow, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2003 · N2786L · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Contributing factors were carburetor icing conditions and the muddy, wet terrain at the landing site. - [NTSB SEA02LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA169.md): Cessna 172 · W. Yellowstone, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2002 · N6830A · Substantial damage > The pilot's compensation for the wind conditions was inadequate during the landing roll. A quartering tailwind was a factor. - [NTSB SEA02LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA001.md): Cessna 172 · Lindsay, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 2001 · N3910F · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain an altitude clear of terrain. A factor was intentional low altitude flight. - [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 SEA95LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA169.md): Cessna 172C · Red Lodge, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1995 · N1364Y · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed. The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation and selection of unsuitable terrain for landing were factors. - [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 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 DEN88LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88LA031.md): Cessna 170B · Conner, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1987 · N2926D · Substantial damage > On takeoff from a private, grass strip the pilot stated the engine began to lose power at approximately 20 to 30 feet AGL. A ravine was ahead and he attempted to stretch his glide to the FAR side of the ravine; however, the aircraft stalled and crashed into… - [NTSB DEN87LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87LA205.md): Cessna 172C · Cut Bank, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1987 · N9748T · Substantial damage > The plt stated that she radioed the Cut Bank fss and was told that the wind was 060 degrees at 41 knots. She then landed the acft uneventfully. However, while turning 90 degrees off the rwy onto a taxiway, the acft nosed over. - [NTSB DEN87LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87LA179.md): Cessna 175 · Kalispell, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1987 · N9201B · Substantial damage > The pvt plt was on a x-country flight. The engine began running rough, made a 'bang' sound and lost partial power. Smoke entered the cockpit, oil pressure was lost and the plt initiated an emergency landing. The acft ldg gr struck powerlines on approach to a… - [NTSB DEN87LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87LA125.md): Cessna 170B · Big Sky, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1987 · N1979C · Substantial damage > The private plt was flying cross country in deteriorating weather conditions. Fog was forecast and light rain was in progress. The flt encountered less than VFR conditions in a mountainous area and reversed course. Weather was below VFR on the reverse course… - [NTSB DEN85LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA119.md): Cessna 172 · Opheim, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 1985 · N6495E · Substantial damage > The plt took off on a wet-soft airstrip which made the takeoff run longer than normal. The initial climb was at minimum airspeed when gusty winds caused the acft to stall. The acft impacted the ground and was substantially damaged. - [NTSB DEN84LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA265.md): Cessna 170B · Poplar, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1984 · N7681 · Substantial damage > Plt stated, 'river current 12-15 mph, landing area 100 yards wide, curving to right, wind gusting to 20 knots from right rear quarter. Approach was fast, and upon landing, aircraft remained on step, unresponsive to aileron and rudder for turning. Quartering… - [NTSB DEN84LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA083.md): Maule M-4S · Three Forks, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 1984 · N9832M · Substantial damage > The plt was flying low toward rising terrain. The airspeed slowed to the point that the point that the acft mushed into the ground and cartwheeled. The plt said he had not removed all the frost on the wings prior to flt and he thought the stall speed was… - [NTSB DEN82DA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA060.md): Cessna 170B · Worden, MT · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 15, 1982 · N3415D · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that the carburetor heat control became inoperative while on a cross-country flight. The weather conditions were conducive to the formation of carburetor ice. A decision was made to land in an alfalfa field while the engine was still… - [NTSB SEA79DTI12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA79DTI12.md): Cessna 172 · Valier, MT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 5, 1979 · N4343L · Substantial damage - [NTSB SEA77FTA28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA77FTA28.md): Maule M4 · Hardin, MT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 12, 1977 · N12011 · Substantial damage - [NTSB SEA77FTI02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA77FTI02.md): Cessna 172 · Whitefish, MT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 7, 1976 · N8746B · Substantial damage - [NTSB SEA76DTA12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA76DTA12.md): Cessna 172 · Malta, MT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 17, 1976 · N8398X · Substantial damage - [NTSB SEA74FTI20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA74FTI20.md): Cessna 172B · Livingston, MT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 30, 1974 · N7972X · Substantial damage - [NTSB SEA74DTA09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA74DTA09.md): Cessna 170B · Glasgow, MT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 24, 1973 · N3469C · Substantial damage - [NTSB SEA74DTI04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA74DTI04.md): Cessna 172 · Chester, MT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 12, 1973 · N3809L · Substantial damage - [NTSB SEA74DTI03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA74DTI03.md): Cessna 172 · Libby, MT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 8, 1973 · N8353X · Substantial damage - [NTSB SEA73FTI16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA73FTI16.md): Cessna 175B · Great Falls, MT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 30, 1972 · N8170T · Substantial damage - [NTSB SEA72FTI11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA72FTI11.md): Cessna 172 · Kalispell, MT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 19, 1972 · N6185E · Substantial damage - [NTSB SEA72DTI12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA72DTI12.md): Cessna 172G · Loma, MT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 27, 1971 · N3636L · Substantial damage - [NTSB SEA72FTA04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA72FTA04.md): Maule M-4 · Wolf Point, MT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 18, 1971 · N4700T · Substantial damage - [NTSB SEA72FTA03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA72FTA03.md): Cessna 172 · Miles City, MT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 14, 1971 · N8469U · Substantial damage - [NTSB SEA71DDG10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA71DDG10.md): Cessna 172A · Loring, MT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 19, 1970 · N7308T · Substantial damage - [NTSB SEA70DDG14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA70DDG14.md): Cessna 172 · Kremlin, MT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 27, 1970 · N8251X · Substantial damage - [NTSB SEA70DDG12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA70DDG12.md): Cessna 172G · Belgrade, MT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 16, 1970 · N6029R · Substantial damage - [NTSB SEA70D0153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA70D0153.md): Cessna 172D · Malta, MT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 23, 1969 · N2177Y · Substantial damage - [NTSB SEA70F0042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA70F0042.md): Maule M-4 · Kalispell, MT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 18, 1969 · N4703T · Substantial damage - [NTSB SEA68D0209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA68D0209.md): Cessna 172 · Wolf Point, MT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 11, 1967 · N3910F · Substantial damage - [NTSB SEA68D0156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA68D0156.md): Maule M-4 · Moore, MT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 24, 1967 · N12010 · Substantial damage - [NTSB SEA68F0058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA68F0058.md): Maule M-4 · Polson, MT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 2, 1967 · N4602T · Substantial damage - [NTSB MKC68D0105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC68D0105.md): Cessna 172E · Baker, MT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 3, 1967 · N4487L · Substantial damage - [NTSB SEA67F0296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA67F0296.md): Maule M-4 · Helena, MT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 24, 1967 · N4703T · Substantial damage - [NTSB SEA67D0165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA67D0165.md): Cessna 172 · Chinook, MT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 16, 1966 · N7327T · Substantial damage - [NTSB SEA67D0055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA67D0055.md): Cessna 172 · Kalispell, MT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 1, 1966 · N3733L · Substantial damage - [NTSB SEA66D0041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA66D0041.md): Cessna 172 · Knobs, MT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 6, 1965 · N7082T · Substantial damage - [NTSB UNK65X0431](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK65X0431.md): Cessna 172D · Broadus, MT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 25, 1964 · N2379U · Substantial damage - [NTSB UNK64X2036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X2036.md): Maule M-4 · Culbertson, MT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 30, 1964 · N12032 · Substantial damage Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?engine=17022&state=MT&page=2 ## 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" = 'MT' 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=MT --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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