# 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.

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## Cases, newest first

- [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 DFW05CA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA194.md): Cessna 175A · Graham, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 28, 2005 · N6776E · Substantial damage
  > The impending loss of engine power as result of the failure of the generator mounting gasket resulting in engine oil starvation. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the precautionary landing.
- [NTSB NYC05LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA036.md): Cessna 175B · Lawrenceburg, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 2004 · N8141T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate pre-flight planning and in-flight planning decision, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and a subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW04LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA229.md): Cessna 175 · De Ridder, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2004 · N6517E · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW04LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA110.md): Cessna 175B · Locust Grove, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 2004 · N8172T · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation of the generator, which resulted in oil starvation. A factor was the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB MIA04WA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04WA046.md): Cessna 172 · Lamentin, Martinique · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 30, 2003 · N8547X · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI04LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA028.md): Cessna 175 · Mears, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2003 · N9275B · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot's delayed application of carburetor heat during descent. A factor was the carburetor icing conditions.
- [NTSB LAX03LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA255.md): Lefever-Paul Skybolt · Mt. Hamilton, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 2003 · N94PL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CHI03LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA197.md): Cessna 175 · Wessington Spri, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2003 · N7256M · Destroyed
  > The pilot not obtaining/maintaining clearance from the barbed wire fence during the go-around. Factors to the accident were the fence, and the brush.
- [NTSB LAX03LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA185.md): Cessna 175A · Ash Fork, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2003 · N6902E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain and maintain an adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall mush condition. Factors were the loose and uneven dirt runway surface, the known tailwind with gusts, and high density altitude.
- [NTSB SEA03LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA093.md): Cessna 175 · Middleton, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 2003 · N7238M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the checklist which led to fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power. A contributing factor was the uneven terrain at the landing site.
- [NTSB DEN03LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA088.md): Cessna 175B · Cedar City, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 2003 · N8199T · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadvertently switching the fuel selector to the right tank, resulting in fuel starvation, and his failure to maintain direction control during the forced landing. Contributing factors were the crosswind and the tree.
- [NTSB NYC03LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA109.md): Cessna 175A · Ocean City, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 2003 · N6989E · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DEN03LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA073.md): Cessna 175A · Colo. Springs, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2003 · N6884E · Substantial damage
  > the stuck open exhaust valve on the engine's number 2 cylinder, the pilot's improper preflight planning, and his failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors contributing to the accident were the low altitude flight maneuver performed, the low airspeed, the…
- [NTSB SEA03LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA069.md): Cessna 175B · Bonanza, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2003 · N8159T · Substantial damage
  > Separation of the connecting rod cap. Annual maintenance inspections which were disregarded by the owner/pilot was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI03LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA058.md): Cessna 175 · Grand Island, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 2003 · N6663E · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel contamination and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.
- [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 CHI03LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA008.md): Cessna 175B · Lake Elmo, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 2002 · N8161T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors to the accident included the gusting wind conditions and the encountered windshear, which resulted in the inadvertent stall at a low altitude and subsequent in-flight collision with the transmission…
- [NTSB CHI02LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA186.md): Cessna 175 · Kaiser/Lake Oza, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2002 · N175HL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to conduct the flight with a known deficiency in the aircraft, a failure by the pilot to execute a precautionary landing due to "sluggish" performance during takeoff, the loss of engine power due to the malfunction of the left magneto,…
- [NTSB DEN02LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA055.md): Cessna 175 · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2002 · N7338M · Destroyed
  > total mechanical loss of engine power for reasons undetermined. Contributing factors were the lack of an annual inspection and the (forced landing in) salt water.
- [NTSB LAX02LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA174.md): Cessna 175 · Anaheim, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 2002 · N6713E · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB MIA02LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA035.md): Cessna 175A · Fairhope, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 2001 · N7095E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to check wind conditions prior to landing resulting in a landing with a tailwind, on a wet runway, and damage to the airplane during a ground loop in an attempt to stop the airplane before over running the runway.
- [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 ANC01LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA120.md): Cessna 175 · Kenai, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2001 · N6550E · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power during takeoff for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB MIA01LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA185.md): Cessna 175 · Mooresville, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2001 · N8861E · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper fuel consumption calculations, inadequate preflight planning, and failure to refuel the airplane before takeoff, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and a forced landing in trees.
- [NTSB CHI01LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA200.md): Cessna 175 · Tomahawk, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2001 · N103DL · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate preflight preparation that did not include calculating the density altitude and the pilot not maintaining clearance from the second row of trees on initial climb. Factors include those trees and the high density altitude present at the time of…
- [NTSB LAX01LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA235.md): Cessna 175 · Monterey, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2001 · N9287B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [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 ATL99LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA119.md): Cessna 175 · Mountain City, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1999 · N7566M · Substantial damage
  > A blocked fuel system vent that resulted in fuel starvation and the complete loss of engine power.
- [NTSB FTW99LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA139.md): Cessna 175B · Spur, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 1999 · N8133T · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power during cruise flight for an undetermined reason. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA99LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA030.md): Cessna 175 · Moses Lake, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 1999 · N9326B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [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 SEA98LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA166.md): Cessna 175 · Missoula, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1998 · N8512X · Substantial damage
  > A complete loss of crankcase oil due to a missing oil filler tube followed by the failure of a connecting rod. Factors include encountering a small pine tree during the landing roll.
- [NTSB NYC98LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA158.md): Cessna 175 · East Canton, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1998 · N6716E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain direction control of the airplane.
- [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 SEA98LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA041.md): Cessna 175 · Port Townsend, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 1998 · N7620M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged distance and speed during landing. A factor was the wet grass runway.
- [NTSB FTW98LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA062.md): Cessna 175A · Houston, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1997 · N6846E · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power resulting from detonation and the ensuing failure of the engine piston and connecting rod components. Factors were: the instructor's decision to take off with a known deficiency (magneto drop over limit), the flight instructor's…
- [NTSB FTW97LA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA318.md): Cessna 175 · Rock Springs, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1997 · N7518M · Substantial damage
  > The delayed landing flare by both student pilot and flight instructor, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student. Factors were the no flap steep approach at low airspeed.
- [NTSB SEA97LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA192.md): Cessna 175 · Lynnwood, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1997 · N7533M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation, which led to fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ANC97LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA044.md): Cessna 175 · Naknek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1997 · N9261B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's inadequate preflight preparation and planning by failing to obtain information about the out of service runway lighting, and the rough…
- [NTSB IAD97LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA053.md): Cessna 175 · Weirs Cave, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 1997 · N9485B · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and inaccurate fuel calculations, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, and a forced landing. Darkness and high vegetation in the forced landing area were related factors.
- [NTSB FTW97LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA006.md): Cessna 175B · Mount Pleasant, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1996 · N8171T · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to the #3 connecting rod separation resulting in engine seizure. Factors were the dark night and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI96LA338](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA338.md): Cessna 175 · Dexter, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1996 · N8217T · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate short field landing procedure/technique. The tailwind and grass runway were related factors.
- [NTSB NYC96LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA092.md): Cessna 175 · Pittsfield, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 1996 · N7002M · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate crosswind compensations during the landing roll.
- [NTSB FTW96LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA032.md): Cessna 175 · Deer, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1995 · N7421M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of a downwind runway for landing. Factors were the tailwind and the pilot's misinterpretation of the wind conditions.
- [NTSB FTW96LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA018.md): Cessna 175 · Batesville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1995 · N7021M · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing.
- [NTSB CHI95LA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA311.md): Cessna 175 · Staples, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1995 · N9425B · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's delay in the application of carburetor heat, which resulted in carburetor ice, loss of engine power, and a subsequent forced landing in a swampy area. The carburetor icing (weather) condition was a related factor.
- [NTSB NYC95LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA066.md): Cessna 175 · Quantico, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1995 · N7175M · Substantial damage
  > the failure of a connecting rod, which resulted in the total loss of engine power. Subsequently, the airplane was ditched.
- [NTSB LAX95LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA071.md): Cessna 175 · Davis, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 1995 · N7098M · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft while on the rollout phase of landing on a dirt road. A factor in the accident was the pilot's intentional selection of the road as a landing site.

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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."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&page=2

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