# NTSB investigations: Continental 0-300 series, 2025

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 CEN26LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA084.md): Cessna 172 · Taylor, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 26, 2025 · N172BX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection that resulted in a loss of engine power due to water contamination.
- [NTSB CEN26LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA069.md): Cessna 172D · Post, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 19, 2025 · N2536U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to see the blockage in the fuel tank vent tube during the preflight inspection which resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the deterioration of the right fuel cap vent to the point…
- [NTSB WPR26FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26FA043.md): Cessna 172M · Poleta, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Nov 10, 2025 · N13221 · Substantial damage
  > On November 10, 2025, at about 1515 Pacific standard time, Cessna 172M, N13221, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Poleta, California. A pilot-rated passenger and a passenger were fatally injured, and the pilot was seriously…
- [NTSB ERA26LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA012.md): Cessna 172 · Sandersville, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Oct 11, 2025 · N4390L · Substantial damage
  > On October 10, 2025, about 2015 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 172G, N4390L, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Sandersville, Geogia. The pilot was not injured and the passenger sustained minor injuries. The airplane was…
- [NTSB ERA25LA375](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA375.md): Cessna 172 · Punxsutawney, PA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 29, 2025 · N6703A · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s collision with a deer on a runway during landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR25LA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA297.md): Cessna 172 · Hayden, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 26, 2025 · N7373A · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s inability to maintain control of the airplane during a sudden wind gust resulting in the airplane coming to rest inverted.
- [NTSB WPR25FA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25FA294.md): Cessna 172F · Battle Ground, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Sep 26, 2025 · N8219U · Destroyed
  > On September 26, 2025, about 1306, Pacific daylight time a Cessna 172F, N8219U, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Battle Ground, Washington. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…
- [NTSB WPR25LA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA307.md): Cessna 172 · Anacortes, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Sep 22, 2025 · N6831A · Substantial damage
  > On September 22, 2025, about 1157 Pacific daylight time, a Cessna 172, N6831A, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Anacortes, Washington. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…
- [NTSB ANC25LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA112.md): Cessna 172 · Yakataga, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 22, 2025 · N4282F · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot’s failure to effectively use carburetor heat in meteorological conditions conducive to the formation of carburetor icing.
- [NTSB ERA25LA345](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA345.md): Cessna 172 · Williston, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Sep 13, 2025 · N345QA · Substantial damage
  > On September 13, 2025, about 0733 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 172G, N345QA, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Williston, Florida. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…
- [NTSB CEN25LA377](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA377.md): Cessna 172F · Lancaster, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 13, 2025 · N7774A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning and failure to monitor the fuel consumption which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ERA25LA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA347.md): Cessna 170 · Eustis, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 1, 2025 · N3576D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent descent, contact with the water, and a subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB ERA25LA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA324.md): Cessna 172 · New Smyrna Beach, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 29, 2025 · N1607F · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel’s failure to detect and address water contamination of the airplane’s fuel system, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during initial climb.
- [NTSB CEN25LA360](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA360.md): Cessna 172H · Goliad, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Aug 28, 2025 · N8078L · Substantial damage
  > On August 27, 2025, about 1904 central daylight time, a Cessna 172H airplane, N8078L, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Goliad, Texas. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…
- [NTSB CEN25LA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA305.md): Stolp Starduster SA300 · Marshall, AR · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Aug 6, 2025 · N983AM · Substantial damage
  > On August 6, 2025 about 1552 central daylight time, a Stolp Starduster SA 300 airplane was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Marshall, Arkansas. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated under the provisions of Title 14…
- [NTSB WPR25LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA216.md): Cessna 172 · Concrete, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 20, 2025 · N6964A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from powerlines, which resulted in a wire strike.
- [NTSB CEN25LA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA315.md): Cessna 170B · Faith, SD · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 20, 2025 · N3443C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with crosswind.
- [NTSB ERA25LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA261.md): Cessna 172H · Century, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Jul 9, 2025 · N3254C · Substantial damage
  > On July 9, 2025, about 1820 central daylight time, a Cessna 172, N3254C, was involved in an accident near Century, Florida. The pilot and the passenger were not injured. The flight was conducted as a 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The…
- [NTSB ANC25LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA056.md): Cessna 172H · Manokotak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 29, 2025 · N8085L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to land on an unsuitable landing surface with a tailwind, which resulted in a nose over. Contributing was the pilot’s failure to recognize the wind direction, resulting in a tailwind landing.
- [NTSB ERA25LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA216.md): Cessna 172F · Vero Beach, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 2, 2025 · N5200F · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB ERA25LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA200.md): Cessna 172 · Florida City, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 8, 2025 · N5405T · Substantial damage
  > The commercial pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of total engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ANC25LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA025.md): Cessna 172A · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 16, 2025 · N7274T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to initiate the flight despite identifying a malfunction in the carburetor heat system during the pre-takeoff engine run-up, which led to a partial loss of engine power during climb out. Contributing to the accident was maintenance…
- [NTSB ERA25LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA123.md): Cessna 172C · Argyle, NY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 20, 2025 · N1609Y · Substantial damage
  > The mechanic’s incorrect installation of the oil temperature gauge probe in the oil filter adapter and failure to test run the engine for oil leaks after the installation, which resulted in a total loss of oil and the pilot’s decision to perform a…
- [NTSB WPR25LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA098.md): Cessna 172 · Oxnard, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 18, 2025 · N3901L · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA25LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA121.md): Cessna 172G · Syracuse, NY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 15, 2025 · N1178F · Substantial damage
  > The truck driver’s to see and avoid the airplane, which resulted in a collision.

## 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 year(c."eventDate") = 2025
  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&year=2025

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