# NTSB investigations: Continental 0-300 series, VA

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 ERA24LA357](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA357.md): Cessna 172 · Elkwood, VA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 15, 2024 · N8400X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to correctly reinstall the airplane’s left seat, resulting in the movement of the seat during the takeoff roll, and the subsequent loss of control and runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA24LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA189.md): Cessna 172 · Ridgeway, VA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 22, 2024 · N5645T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point while landing, which resulted in a runway overrun.
- [NTSB ERA24LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA178.md): Cessna 172 · Manassas, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 15, 2024 · N8337X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to apply carburetor heat before reducing engine power during a prolonged descent while operating in environmental conditions conducive to the development of carburetor ice, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to carburetor…
- [NTSB ERA21LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA137.md): Cessna 172B · Winchester, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 24, 2021 · N7832X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s delayed use of carburetor heat, which resulted in carburetor icing and a subsequent total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB GAA19CA486](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA486.md): Cessna 172 · Bayse, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 4, 2019 · N424BC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA19TA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19TA098.md): Cessna 172 · Lignum, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Final report · Feb 10, 2019 · N7414N · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB GAA18CA431](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA431.md): Cessna 172 · King and Queen, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 5, 2018 · N1401F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper preflight fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB GAA18CA369](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA369.md): Cessna 172 · Bruington, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 20, 2018 · N8090X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper decision to abort the takeoff with insufficient runway remaining to safely stop the airplane.
- [NTSB ERA18LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA169.md): Cessna 172D · Quinton, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 16, 2018 · N2777U · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB ERA13CA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA038.md): Cessna 172H · Weyers Cave, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 20, 2012 · N1431F · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA11FA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA101.md): Cessna 172H · Weyers Cave, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 2010 · N2876L · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The inherent limitations of the see-and-avoid concept, which made it difficult for the helicopter pilot to see the airplane before the collision. Contributing to the accident was the airplane pilot’s non-standard entry to the airport traffic pattern, which,…
- [NTSB ERA09CA365](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA365.md): Cessna 172H · Lovingston, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 20, 2009 · N1664F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB NYC07LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA125.md): Cessna 172E · Leesburg, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 2007 · N3982S · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power that resulted from the failure of an exhaust valve rocker arm during cruise.
- [NTSB NYC07LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA011.md): Bishop Bakeng Duce · South Boston, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 2006 · N91BK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a go-around, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing was the deteriorating weather and diminishing light conditions, the pilot's decision to take off despite the weather advisory, and the pilot's…
- [NTSB IAD03LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03LA029.md): Cessna 172 · Chesapeake, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 2003 · N6312E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately remove snow and ice from the airplane's wings prior to takeoff.
- [NTSB NYC98FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98FA020.md): Cessna 172E · Elkton, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1997 · N3097U · Destroyed
  > The pilot's intention VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing factors were clouds and mountainous/hilly terrain..
- [NTSB BFO95FA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95FA050.md): Cessna 172F · Tappahanock, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 12, 1995 · N5238F · Destroyed
  > The student pilot's misjudgment of distance/speed during the approach to land, and her failure to go around while there was still sufficient runway remaining. Factors related to the accident were: inadequate supervision by the flight instructor, the student's…
- [NTSB BFO91LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91LA071.md): Cessna 172G · Fredericksburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1991 · N6002R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of the improper fuel tank. Contributing to the accident was the pilot did not use the check list.
- [NTSB ATL81FA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81FA006.md): Cessna 172 · Roanoke, VA · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Oct 10, 1980 · N7644T · Destroyed
- [NTSB IAD78DID16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD78DID16.md): Cessna 172 · Augusta Spring, VA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 27, 1978 · N4286L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD77FID27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD77FID27.md): Cessna R172E · Powhatan, VA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 6, 1977 · N5755T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD77FID08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD77FID08.md): Cessna 172 · Richmond, VA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 16, 1976 · N4291L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD77DID06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD77DID06.md): Cessna 172H · Lynchburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 14, 1976 · N3252L · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD76FID21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD76FID21.md): Cessna 172 · Chesterfield, VA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 15, 1976 · N3722S · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD75FID26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD75FID26.md): Cessna 172H · Quinton, VA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 22, 1975 · N8057L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD75FID11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD75FID11.md): Cessna 172 · Highland Spgs, VA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 14, 1974 · N2369U · Destroyed
- [NTSB IAD74FID12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD74FID12.md): Cessna 172B · Ashland, VA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 1, 1973 · N7505X · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC72DID27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC72DID27.md): Cessna 172D · Crittenden, VA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 1, 1972 · N2373U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD71FID18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD71FID18.md): Cessna 172 · Petersburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 26, 1971 · N2780L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD71AI021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD71AI021.md): Cessna 172G · Providence Frg, VA · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Nov 1, 1970 · N3750L · Destroyed
- [NTSB IAD70FID13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD70FID13.md): Cessna 172 · Gordonsville, VA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 8, 1970 · N8342B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DIA69D0186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DIA69D0186.md): Cessna 172E · Lorne, VA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 12, 1969 · N5755T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DIA69D0101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DIA69D0101.md): Cessna 172 · Chantilly, VA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 26, 1968 · N6011R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DIA69D0033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DIA69D0033.md): Cessna 172 · Warsaw, VA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 12, 1968 · N7535T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DIA68F0035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DIA68F0035.md): Cessna 172G · Virginia Beach, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 6, 1967 · N5759R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DIA67D0108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DIA67D0108.md): Cessna 172 · Fork Union, VA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 16, 1967 · N2776L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DIA67D0063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DIA67D0063.md): Cessna 172 · Bacova, VA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 4, 1967 · N9846T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DIA67A0008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DIA67A0008.md): Cessna 172H · Luray, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jan 28, 1967 · N2521L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DIA67F0016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DIA67F0016.md): Cessna 172 · Richmond, VA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 30, 1966 · N8556U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC67F0262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC67F0262.md): Cessna 172D · Leesburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 24, 1966 · N2486Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC67D0194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC67D0194.md): Cessna 170 · Alexandria, VA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 3, 1966 · N1827Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC66D0502](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC66D0502.md): Cessna 172A · Hampton, VA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 10, 1966 · N7585T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC66D0321](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC66D0321.md): Cessna 172 · Pennington Gap, VA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 17, 1965 · N2741U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK65X1031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK65X1031.md): Cessna 172 · Middleburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 16, 1964 · N7790U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK65X0754](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK65X0754.md): Cessna 172 · Louisa County, VA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 19, 1964 · N7912X · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X3378](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X3378.md): Cessna 172C · Williamsburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 14, 1964 · N8249X · 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" = 'VA' 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=VA

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