# NTSB investigations: Continental 0-300 series, OR

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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## Latest cases

- [NTSB WPR24FA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24FA057.md): Cessna 172G · Independence, OR · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 17, 2023 · N3992L · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s decision to continue flight under visual flight rules into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in collision with an obstacle while landing.
- [NTSB WPR21LA337](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA337.md): Cessna 172E · Enterprise, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 2, 2021 · N3965S · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue fracture of the nose gear upper torque link, which resulted in the separation of the torque link from the shock strut and a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB WPR21LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA122.md): Cessna 172G · Sisters, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 4, 2021 · N4456L · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and the pilot’s mismanagement of the available fuel.
- [NTSB WPR19FA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19FA244.md): Cessna 172 · McKenzie Bridge, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Aug 28, 2019 · N4108F · Destroyed
  > The pilot's delayed climb and misjudgment of the airplane’s performance and the runway distance needed to clear obstacles at the end of the runway, which resulted in a collision with trees and subsequent impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was…
- [NTSB WPR19LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA198.md): Cessna 172 · Madras, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 22, 2019 · N3761L · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of power during final approach for undetermined reasons as postaccident examinations did not reveal any preimpact anomalies with the airplane or engine.
- [NTSB GAA17CA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA302.md): Cessna 175 · Prospect, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 20, 2017 · N175DH · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s failure to attain an adequate climb rate during takeoff, which resulted in impact with trees.
- [NTSB WPR16LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA138.md): Cessna 172 · Brookings, OR · Accident · 3 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2016 · N7870U · Destroyed
  > The pilot's spatial disorientation and loss of situational awareness during the departure turn in dark night conditions, which resulted in an in-flight collision with water.
- [NTSB WPR13LA378](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA378.md): Cessna 172B · Sisters, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2013 · N8141X · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because the engine was not properly preserved to prevent corrosion after the wreckage was recovered from the lake.
- [NTSB WPR12FA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12FA274.md): Cessna 172 · Veneta, OR · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2012 · N5781A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and altitude to clear trees during the initial climb after takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR11CA489](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA489.md): Cessna 172C · Grants Pass, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 7, 2011 · N8287X · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed on approach, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB LAX07CA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA242.md): Cessna 172B · Sisters, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 7, 2007 · N7604X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from trees.
- [NTSB LAX07LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA158.md): Piper PA-24 · Eugene, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 2007 · N8170P · Substantial damage
  > Collapse of the landing gear during landing for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA07LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA052.md): Cessna 172D · Beaver Marsh, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 23, 2007 · N2599U · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA06LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06LA012.md): Cessna 172 · Gleneden Beach, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2005 · N6000A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from objects while maneuvering over the airport environment. Dark night conditions, trees, and ground fog were factors.
- [NTSB SEA05FA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05FA180.md): Maule Bee Dee M-4 · Ritter, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2005 · N11WG · Destroyed
  > The loss of control for an undetermined reason which resulted in a ground collision.
- [NTSB SEA05CA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05CA055.md): Cessna 172H · Waldport, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 6, 2005 · N8100L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain sufficient altitude/clearance during the takeoff initial climb, which resulted in an inflight collision with trees. A factor was the tall grass on the turf runway, which slowed the airplane's acceleration during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB SEA02LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA107.md): Cessna 172E · Troutdale, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2002 · N5383T · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for an undetermined (non-mechanical) reason. Contributing factors were high grass and soft terrain which lead to the collapse of the nose gear during the landing roll.
- [NTSB SEA00LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA168.md): Cessna 172B · Sunriver, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2000 · N8178X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to continue the takeoff after the aircraft failed to climb or accelerate immediately after the initial liftoff. Factors were inadequate preflight planning, to include the pilot's failure to calculate takeoff performance data,…
- [NTSB SEA95LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA071.md): Cessna 172D · Lake Oswego, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 1995 · N6600T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper touchdown on the surface of the water.
- [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 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 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 SEA88LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA067.md): Cessna 170 · Ashland, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 1988 · N2958D · Destroyed
  > During a dark night VFR flight, the acft encountered a severe downdraft and instrument meteorological conditions. With full power the acft descended, striking trees before it struck the ground. During the pilot's preflight briefing and in-flight briefing he…
- [NTSB SEA87LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA173.md): Cessna 172 · Burns, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1987 · N2007Y · Substantial damage
  > A loss of power occurred during descent for landing. During forced landing the aircraft struck an irrigation ditch, collapsing the nose gear. The reason for the engine failure was a complete loss of oil coming from worn threads and a worn o ring to the oil…
- [NTSB SEA87LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA104.md): Cessna 172 · Prospect, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 1987 · N4173F · Substantial damage
  > The acft lost pwr during cruise flt due to loss of oil pressure because of multiple oil leaks. The recommended t.b.o. is 1800 hrs and this eng had a total of 2344 hrs. A top overhaul had been accomplished 140 flt hrs prior to the acc. The acft had only been…
- [NTSB SEA86LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA017.md): Cessna 172 · North Bend, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1985 · N8316B · No damage
  > The plt reported having difficulty finding the tie down ramp area at the unfamiliar arpt in dusk light conditions. The passenger exited the acft with a flashlight to locate a tie down spot and walked into the spinning prop. The plt stated the passenger was…
- [NTSB SEA86LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA005.md): Cessna 172 · Medford, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1985 · N7798X · Destroyed
  > The acft collided with rocky terrain during an attempted forced landing following a loss of pwr. A witness reported seeing the acft in a steep descending left turn at an alt of aprx 100 ft AGL. The descent continued until the left wing contacted the terrain.…
- [NTSB SEA85LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA143.md): Cessna 172B · Imbler, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1985 · N6987X · Substantial damage
  > During takeoff from a field (off arpt), the acft failed to clear a fence. The pilot then attempted to abort the takeoff, but the acft hit a bale of hay & nosed over. The plt's last medical certificate was dated 9/2/82.
- [NTSB SEA84LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84LA150.md): Cessna 172 · Bend, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1984 · N8467U · Substantial damage
  > The plt was taking off from a cinder road. He stated that the acft used about 2,300 ft of ground run & he rotated at about 66 mph. At about 15 ft AGL the nose dropped & the acft struck the ground. Both wing tips were damaged. Density altitude was 6400 ft.
- [NTSB SEA82FYK07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82FYK07.md): Cessna 172 · Lapine, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jan 24, 1982 · N8172B · Destroyed
  > When the pilot landed at lakeview,OR,he checked the weather but reported to his passenger that although the weather was bad he did not want to stay in lakeview. The aircraft departed lakeview, following a highway, when the weather conditions continued to…
- [NTSB SEA78DYM18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA78DYM18.md): Cessna 172 · Brooks, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Mar 5, 1978 · N5704A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA77DYM45](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA77DYM45.md): Cessna 172 · Madras, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 12, 1977 · N6414E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA77DYC06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA77DYC06.md): Cessna 172F · Baker, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 14, 1976 · N8787U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA73DYC28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA73DYC28.md): Cessna 172G · Madras, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 8, 1973 · N4156L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA72DYA34](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA72DYA34.md): Cessna 172H · Ontario, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 13, 1972 · N2626L · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA72FVC28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA72FVC28.md): Cessna 172F · Vernonia, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 31, 1972 · N8526U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA71FYC46](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA71FYC46.md): Cessna 172G · Mt.Hood, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 20, 1971 · N1165F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA71FYC37](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA71FYC37.md): Maule M-4 · Aurora, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 29, 1971 · N4727T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA70DVQ08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA70DVQ08.md): Cessna 172 · Creswell, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 23, 1970 · N7358A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA69D0162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA69D0162.md): Cessna 172 · Tillamook, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 8, 1968 · N7100T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA69D0132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA69D0132.md): Cessna 172 · Lakeview, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 29, 1968 · N6352E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA69F0131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA69F0131.md): Cessna 172G · Sublimity, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 7, 1968 · N4121L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA69D0077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA69D0077.md): Cessna 172H · Union Creek, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 18, 1968 · N8829Z · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA68F0290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA68F0290.md): Cessna 172 · Bend, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 7, 1968 · N7831X · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA69D0044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA69D0044.md): Cessna 172 · Ashland, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 29, 1968 · N1718F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA68F0228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA68F0228.md): Cessna 172 · Yamhill, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 16, 1967 · N1621F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA68F0206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA68F0206.md): Cessna 172 · Newberg, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 11, 1967 · N3843R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA68D0202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA68D0202.md): Cessna 172 · Vernonia, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 7, 1967 · N7642X · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA68A0027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA68A0027.md): Cessna 172 · Portland, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Sep 16, 1967 · N5907A · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA68D0102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA68D0102.md): Cessna 172 · Gates, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 7, 1967 · N3739F · Substantial damage

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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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'OR' 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=OR

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