# NTSB investigations: Continental IO-360 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 NYC08FA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA041.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · New Windsor, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 2007 · N108GD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper glidepath during an instrument-landing-system approach in fog. Contributing to the accident were pilot fatigue and air traffic control's failure to issue a minimum safe altitude warning.
- [NTSB DFW08CA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA021.md): Cessna 172 · Stillwater, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 26, 2007 · N5181A · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CHI08LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA016.md): Mooney M20E · Muskegon, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 2007 · N1261X · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power during initial climb after takeoff for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the unsuitable terrain for a forced landing available to the pilot due to the presence of a residential sub-division and trees.
- [NTSB ANC07LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07LA108.md): Cessna 172 · Bethel, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2007 · N758TG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while landing.
- [NTSB CHI07CA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA292.md): Maule M5-210C · Central City, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 2, 2007 · N62063 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper compensation for the crosswind condition and his failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop. A contributing factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB ATL07LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07LA115.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Siassconset, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2007 · N869CD · Substantial damage
  > The non-instrument rated pilot's loss of control at night in instrument flight conditions due to spatial disorientation. A factor was the pilot's in-flight decision not to inform the controller that he was not instrument rated.
- [NTSB DEN07FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07FA022.md): Cessna 337C · Alamogordo, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2006 · N2500S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's incapacitation due to a heart attack while landing, which resulted in a loss of control and an on ground collision with objects.
- [NTSB DEN06FA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06FA131.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Maybell, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2006 · N787SL · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper in-flight planning and decision making resulting in an inadvertent encounter with severe icing conditions during cruise flight and subsequent loss of aircraft control. Contributing factors include the pilot's failure to obtain a weather…
- [NTSB LAX06FA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06FA283.md): Cessna 337G · Prescott, AZ · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2006 · N1893M · Destroyed
  > A loss of power in the rear engine for undermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to promptly and correctly configure the airplane for single engine flight, and to maintain an adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall mush.
- [NTSB CHI06CA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA279.md): Meyers MAC-145 · Manistique, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 6, 2006 · N34360 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not verifying the landing gear selector position prior to starting the taxi.
- [NTSB LAX06LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA232.md): Cessna R172K II · Hagatna · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2006 · N1209V · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the number four connecting rod during takeoff-initial climb.
- [NTSB CHI06LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA212.md): Cessna R172K · Grand Rapids, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2006 · N736VM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing. A factor associated with the accident was the gusty tailwind that prevailed.
- [NTSB DEN06CA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06CA077.md): Cessna R172E (T-41C) · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 17, 2006 · N7898N · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. A contributing factor was the wind gust.
- [NTSB NYC06CA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA103.md): Maule M-5-210C · Linville, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 23, 2006 · N62015 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to depart with a tailwind.
- [NTSB DFW06LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06LA101.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Kerrville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2006 · N142SF · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA06WA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06WA076.md): Cessna R172K · Cambita Garabit, Dominican Republic · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 29, 2006 · N323EP · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA06LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06LA067.md): Cirrus SR20 · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 2006 · N777YM · Substantial damage
  > Catastrophic engine failure due to a low oil level brought about by excessive blow-by and cylinder detonation. Contributing factors in this accident were the inadequate instructions contained in Service Bulletin M89-9 and the ditch.
- [NTSB DFW06LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06LA060.md): Cessna 175 · Lindsay, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 26, 2006 · N6612E · Substantial damage
  > The hard landing was the result of the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while misjudging the altitude above the runway. Contributing factors were the inadequate quality of the manufacturer's engine-support bracket and the prevailing night…
- [NTSB LAX06FA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06FA087.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Lancaster, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 2006 · N526CD · Destroyed
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering, and, the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight. A factor in the accident was the strong tailwind encountered as the airplane turned from an upwind to a downwind…
- [NTSB MIA06CA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06CA021.md): Cessna 172R · Kissimmee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 18, 2005 · N5182Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and remedial action during landing resulting in an in-flight loss of control and subsequent collision with terrain. A related factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB ATL05CA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA162.md): Piper PA-34-200 · Greenville, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 16, 2005 · N287RR · Substantial damage
  > The loss of left engine power due to fuel system contamination and the pilot's failure to follow procedures and his improper use of the throttle and flight controls during the forced landing.
- [NTSB ANC05CA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05CA131.md): Maule M-5-210C · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 29, 2005 · N51623 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent collapse of the main landing gear. Factors associated with the accident were a crosswind, and a steep drop-off.
- [NTSB NYC05CA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05CA132.md): Cessna R172E · Patuxent River, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 10, 2005 · N7880N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB NYC05LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA131.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Farmingdale, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2005 · N915DJ · Substantial damage
  > A fire that originated at the right main landing gear brake caliper and piston, during taxi, which resulted in substantial damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB DFW05FA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05FA192.md): Aero Commander 112 · Junction, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 2005 · N1029J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper climb rate resulting in the airplane's wing colliding with a tree and subsequent impact with the ground. Contributing factors were the pilot's improper use of the airplane's flaps, and the rising terrain.
- [NTSB LAX05LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA216.md): Cessna 337G · Mojave, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2005 · N3BZ · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's encounter with a downdraft or wind shear during takeoff the initial climb.
- [NTSB ATL05CA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA100.md): Goodyear GZ-20A · Coral Springs, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 16, 2005 · N1A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in an in-flight encounter with weather (thunderstorm outflow), and downdrafts, loss of control and subsequent collision with trees and transmission wires.
- [NTSB MIA05CA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05CA118.md): Herbert O. Kellerman 173 RG · Venice, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 7, 2005 · N27BK · Substantial damage
  > The owner/pilot mechanic's inadequate maintenance inspection resulting in a partial loss of engine power due to a loose fuel line.
- [NTSB ATL05CA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA092.md): Cessna 172 · Crossville, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 3, 2005 · N1202V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued VFR flight into IMC conditions which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees. A related factor was the clouds.
- [NTSB DFW05LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA153.md): Parkwood Enterprises Glasair Super II-S · Los Fresnos, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2005 · N1UH · Substantial damage
  > A blocked fuel line in the fuel tank, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB IAD05LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA055.md): Cessna 337G · Oakland, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2005 · N53548 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's delay in aborting the landing, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush into the trees. A factor in the accident was the tailwind.
- [NTSB MIA05CA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05CA092.md): Cessna 337 B · Ocala, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 13, 2005 · N463DA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare during an aborted takeoff, which resulted in a hard landing and damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB SEA05LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA068.md): Cessna T337E · Orcas Island, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 2005 · N1711M · Substantial damage
  > The loss of power for undetermined reasons which resulted in a forced landing and impact with water.
- [NTSB MIA05IA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05IA087.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Jacksonville, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 2005 · N8160C · Minor damage
  > Inadequate welding procedure by the manufacturer resulting in a poor weld of the nose landing gear and collapse of the nose landing gear during a porpoised landing.
- [NTSB DFW05CA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA061.md): Maule M-4-210C · McAlister, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 24, 2005 · N9866M · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as result of the pilot's improper fuel calculations, and his inadequate in-flight planning decision. A contributing factor was the pilot's failure to complete an emergency pre-landing checklist, which resulted…
- [NTSB MIA05FA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05FA050.md): Cessna T337G · Lakeland, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 2005 · N42WA · Destroyed
  > The pilot's operation of the airplane with known deficiencies in equipment related to pitch, an abrupt pitch-up during the initial climb after takeoff for undetermined reasons and the failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed (Vs) resulting in inadvertent…
- [NTSB ATL05FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05FA034.md): Diamond DA40-180 · Pelzer, SC · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 2004 · N42SE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow IFR procedures and to maintain assigned altitude resulting in a collision with a transmission wire and trees.
- [NTSB LAX05FA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05FA035.md): Cessna 337B · Drake, AZ · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 2004 · N133JW · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed above stall speed while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an accelerated stall and spin. A factor in the accident was the pilot's performance of maneuvering flight at an altitude insufficient to allow for…
- [NTSB MIA04FA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04FA135.md): Cessna 336 · Magee, MS · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2004 · N3832U · Destroyed
  > The student pilot/ airplane owner's lack of training in night operations, which resulted in spatial disorientation, a loss of control, an uncontrolled descent, and an impact with trees.
- [NTSB ATL04CA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA182.md): Maule M4-210C · Gainesville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 10, 2004 · N270JM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-rated passenger's inadvertent interference with the flight controls during landing, which resulted in a loss of control and the airplane nosed over.
- [NTSB LAX04CA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA309.md): Cessna 172S · Willits, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 2, 2004 · N897TW · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadvertent descent and controlled flight into obstacles while maneuvering to land. Contributing factors were the dark, nighttime condition, which impaired the pilot's visual perceptions, and the pilot's failure to obtain a pertinent Notice to…
- [NTSB LAX04FA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04FA241.md): Cessna 337 · Carson City, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2004 · N63BB · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering during a go-around that led to an inadvertent stall spin.
- [NTSB NYC04FA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04FA127.md): Mooney M20J · Oxford, CT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 24, 2004 · N5763W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance during an instrument approach, which resulted in a collision with trees prior to the runway. Factors were nighttime conditions and cloud cover.
- [NTSB ATL04FA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04FA096.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Greenwood, SC · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2004 · N8157J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during initial climb that resulted in an inadvertent stall and the subsequent collision with trees. A factor was the inadequate preflight planning/preparation when he failed to lower the wing flaps.
- [NTSB DEN04LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA053.md): Cessna C172 · Broomfield, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 2004 · N5345G · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > the pilot of the Maule's failure to maintain a visual lookout.
- [NTSB DEN04LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA029.md): Maule M-4-210 · Elbert, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 2003 · N4621T · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. A contributing factor was his inexperience in aircraft type.
- [NTSB DEN03LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA140.md): Cessna 337F · Las Cruces, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2003 · N8921M · Substantial damage
  > Lack of adequate power from the rear engine for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during take-off. A contributing factor to the accident was the low altitude.
- [NTSB SEA03CA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03CA162.md): Cessna R172K · Idaho Falls, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 17, 2003 · N758LW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to see and avoid a parked aircraft while taxiing.
- [NTSB SEA03LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA137.md): Cirrus Design SR-20 · Fish Haven, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2003 · N27SJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance while maneuvering. Rising terrain, an inadvertent raising of the flaps for unknown reasons, and low altitude were factors.
- [NTSB LAX03CA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03CA219.md): Stinson 108-3 · St. Johns, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 30, 2003 · N6216M · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting and shifting wind conditions, which resulted in a failure to maintain directional control and a ground loop. The gusting and shifting wind conditions were factors in the accident.

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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 ('17025', '17045'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=17025&page=4

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