# Fatal NTSB investigations: Continental GO-300 series

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 WPR22FA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22FA011.md): Cessna 175 · Reserve, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Oct 15, 2021 · N7584M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering at a low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s reduced forward visibility due to the sun.
- [NTSB WPR20LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA169.md): Cessna 175 · Redlands, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 5, 2020 · N9217B · Substantial damage
  > The noncertificated pilot’s visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN16FA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA210.md): Cessna 175 · Pine Bluff, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2016 · N6649E · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because a test run of the engine did not reveal any mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. Contributing to the accident were the…
- [NTSB CEN09FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA043.md): Cessna 175 · Mt. Dora, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 2008 · N175JG · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from rising terrain for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI07FA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07FA016.md): Cessna 175 · Battle Creek, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 2006 · N9408B · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power while in cruise flight due to an oil leak from the nose seal of the reduction gear case. Contributing to the accident were the oil leak, the pilot's reduced visibility out the windscreen, and rising terrain.
- [NTSB DFW05FA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05FA240.md): Cessna 175B · Cleveland, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2005 · N8285T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin. A contributing factor was the low altitude.
- [NTSB CHI03FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03FAMS1.md): Cessna 175 · MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Nov 11, 2002 · N7091M · Substantial damage
  > Undetermined. Missing aircraft.
- [NTSB SEA02FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02FA009.md): Cessna 175C · Miles City, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 2001 · N8347T · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the number four cylinder exhaust valve guide from the cylinder head, leading to the failure of the exhaust valve stem and the catastrophic failure of the engine while in cruise flight. Factors include the necessity of attempting a forced…
- [NTSB DEN01FA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01FA013.md): Cessna 175 · Hanksville, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 2000 · N7360M · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering at low altitude, and his physical impairment due to alcohol and drugs. A contributing factor was the downdraft.
- [NTSB CHI00FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FAMS1.md): Cessna 175 · MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Nov 12, 1999 · N6533E · Destroyed
  > undetermined.
- [NTSB FTW98FA372](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA372.md): Cessna 175A · Erie, CO · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1998 · N6874E · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain flying speed (above stall speed) and the subsequent stall/spin. Contributing factors were the tailwind, high density altitude, and aircraft overweight conditions.
- [NTSB FTW98FA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA287.md): Cessna 175 · Clovis, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1998 · N7366M · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance and the proper landing glide path. Also causal was his loss of aircraft control during an attempted go-around. Factors were the dark night light conditions, the pilot's recent lack of sleep, and the…
- [NTSB LAX94LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA082.md): Cessna 175 · Peoria, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1993 · N6623E · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to attain sufficient altitude following takeoff. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to use all available runway for takeoff.
- [NTSB LAX92FA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA305.md): Cessna 175A · Overgaard, AZ · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1992 · N8048T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper preflight performance planning and decision to operate the airplane over the maximum certified gross weight at a high density altitude airport which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident was inadequate maintenance…
- [NTSB CHI91LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA047.md): Cessna 175 · Boscobel, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1990 · N6626E · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) and his failure to remain clear of the trees. Factors related to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions and the pilot's lack of instrument experience.
- [NTSB LAX89WA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89WA326.md): Cessna 175 · Muiege, Mexico · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 17, 1989 · N6650E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW87WA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87WA070.md): Cessna 175 · La Union Morale, Mexico · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 20, 1987 · N7635M · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN86FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86FA008.md): Cessna 175A · Jal, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1985 · N6959E · Destroyed
  > A witness watched the acft takeoff and disappear in the darkness. The plt had intended to make 3 takeoffs and landings to regain currency for night flying. The acft never returned. The wreckage was found 2 miles north of the arpt the following morning. Wx was…
- [NTSB SEA82FA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82FA002.md): Cessna 175B · Springfield, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Nov 5, 1981 · N8197T · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI81FA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81FA096.md): Cessna 175 · Fenton, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Sep 6, 1981 · N7234M · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX80FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80FA048.md): Piper PA-28 · El Segundo, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Feb 8, 1980 · N44126 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX79FA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX79FA087.md): Cessna 175 · Hollister, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Sep 21, 1979 · N9466B · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN78FA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN78FA011.md): Cessna 175 · Leadville, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Nov 25, 1977 · N9413B · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA70AM068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA70AM068.md): Cessna 175A · Nashville, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Feb 12, 1970 · N6965E · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN70A0024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN70A0024.md): Cessna 175 · Eureka, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Oct 7, 1969 · N9303B · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA69A0049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA69A0049.md): Cessna 175 · Four Buttes, MT · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Mar 14, 1969 · N9499B · Destroyed

## 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."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal'
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('17024'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=17024&fatal=1

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