# 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 ANC03FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03FA061.md): Cessna 172 · Skagway, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2003 · N736QK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an in-flight collision with mountainous terrain. Factors associated with the accident were low ceilings, rain, and fog.
- [NTSB DEN03TA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03TA103.md): Cessna R172E · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 12, 2003 · N7867N · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's inadvertent encounter with the jet blast and the subsequent inability to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB CHI03LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA135.md): Cessna R172K · Kirksville, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 2003 · N9908V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight decision to land with a tailwind and failure to perform an aborted landing, resulting in the pilots decision to control the aircraft off of the right edge of the runway to avoid obstructions. Contributing factors were the…
- [NTSB NYC03LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA091.md): Cessna 172K · Burnham, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 2003 · N758XB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB CHI03LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA110.md): Maule M-5-210C · Ironwood, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2003 · N9014A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent ground loop on landing. A contributing factor was the ditch.
- [NTSB IAD03LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03LA036.md): Cessna R172K · Richmond, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 2003 · N1444V · No damage
  > The passenger's failure to remain clear of the propeller. Factors included the passenger's recent use of marijuana, the pilot's inadequate pre-flight inspection, and the night lighting conditions.
- [NTSB SEA03FA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03FA026.md): Cessna 172K · Gig Harbor, WA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 2003 · N1909V · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power in the climb due to the fracture of the number seven engine crankshaft cheek due to the propagation of a fatigue crack initiation point. Factors include a vehicle pulling onto the road that the pilot selected for his forced emergency…
- [NTSB DEN03LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA022.md): Maule M-4-210 · Creede, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 2002 · N4746T · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind. Contributing factors are the crosswind and the pilot's lack of experience.
- [NTSB NYC03LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA007.md): Cirrus Design SR-20 · Point Pleasant, WV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2002 · N137CD · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent collision with wildlife. A factor in the accident was wildlife having access to the runway environment.
- [NTSB SEA02LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA181.md): Cessna R172K · Shaw Island, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 2002 · N736PJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for ambient wind conditions. Factors include the pilot's misjudgment of distance/altitude, gusting crosswinds, and trees growing near the edge of the airstrip.
- [NTSB SEA02LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA179.md): Cessna R172K · Salmon, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2002 · N1071V · Substantial damage
  > Failure to maintain airspeed while on approach which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and hard landing.
- [NTSB MIA02LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA165.md): Cessna T337D · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2002 · N33N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of the fuel supply, and subsequent fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB DEN02LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA087.md): Cessna R172K · Monticello, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2002 · N758AR · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing factors include the porpoise and subsequent bounced landing and the student pilot's lack of total experience.
- [NTSB CHI02LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA220.md): Cessna R172K · Flushing, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2002 · N1086V · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the wet runway.
- [NTSB LAX02TA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02TA207.md): Cessna 337C · Big Bear City, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 21, 2002 · N2671S · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB FTW02LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA182.md): Cessna R172K · Llano, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2002 · N758W · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC02LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA113.md): Piper PA-28-200 · Gettysburg, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2002 · N9357N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to accurately compute takeoff performance and his failure to establish a positive climb resulting in a collision with trees.
- [NTSB LAX02LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA145.md): Maule M-4-210C · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 2002 · N51460 · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent activation of the parking brake and locking of the right brake. A contributing factor was the pilot's operation of the aircraft with a known malfunction of the right brake system.
- [NTSB MIA02LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA085.md): Grote Cruiser TR-4 · Pembroke Pines, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 2002 · N98WG · Destroyed
  > the pilot-in-command delayed initiating a go-around and failed to obtain sufficient altitude to clear obstacles at the departure end of the airport which resulted in an in-flight collision with power lines.
- [NTSB MIA02LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA057.md): Cessna R172E · River Ranch, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 2002 · N7878N · Substantial damage
  > The reported loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons. Contributing factors in the accident were an improper flap setting, excessive landing speed, and terrain consisting of berms.
- [NTSB WAS02WA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WAS02WA014.md): Cessna 337D · Piura, Peru · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 23, 2001 · N24EG · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN02FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02FA004.md): Cessna T337G · Palmer Lake, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 2001 · N45E · Destroyed
  > the pilot intentionally restricting his external vision (turning his cabin lights up bright to practice night instrument approaches), and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance of the mountain. A contributing factor was the Air Traffic Controller’s…
- [NTSB DEN01FA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01FA162.md): Cessna 337B · St. George, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2001 · N337PM · Destroyed
  > total loss of engine power on both engines due to fuel starvation and the pilot's inability to access the available fuel supply. Contributing factors were the pilot's inadequate supervision of the refueling operation, and his intentional operation of the…
- [NTSB ATL01LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA096.md): Cessna R172K · Valdosta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2001 · N758BW · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's improper flare of the airplane, which resulted in a hard landing. Factors were the dual student's failure to relinquish control of the airplane and the dual student's interference on the flight controls.
- [NTSB LAX01FA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FA271.md): Cessna 336 · Palmdale, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2001 · N3838U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the primer controls, resulting in excessive fuel flow, spark plug fouling, and loss of engine power in the aft engine.
- [NTSB LAX01LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA256.md): Cessna R172K · Mammoth Lakes, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2001 · N736YR · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude above the terrain. Factors were the high terrain and the blind canyon.
- [NTSB ATL01LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA086.md): Cessna R172-K · Culebras Island, PR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2001 · N1278V · Substantial damage
  > Pilots improper flare which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB LAX01LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA205.md): Cessna 337G · Temecula, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 2001 · N337GD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's intentional flight into adverse weather while operating under visual flight rules, his failure to maintain a cruising altitude sufficient to remain clear of power transmission wires, and his failure to maintain a visual lookout sufficient to see…
- [NTSB LAX01LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA181.md): Cessna 337C · Paauilo, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 2001 · N2479S · Destroyed
  > A dual loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW01FA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01FA104.md): Cessna 402B · Del Rio, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2001 · N80Q · Destroyed
  > the loss of control due to a jammed trim tab, which resulted from the failure of maintenance personnel to properly secure the trim tab actuator rod when installing a replacement elevator.
- [NTSB SEA01LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA072.md): Maule M-4-210C · Bonners Ferry, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 2001 · N51463 · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight inspection/preparation of the aircraft by the pilot and consequent foreign object fouling of the rudder control, rendering directional control impossible. A factor was the pilot's distraction/preoccupation with personal problems.
- [NTSB DEN01LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA046.md): Cessna R172E · Colorado Spring, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 2001 · N7905N · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind during landing roll. A contributing factor was the cross wind weather condition.
- [NTSB NYC00LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA227.md): Cessna T337E · Columbus, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2000 · N86485 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, resulting from his improper go-around procedures following a rear engine failure. A factor was the pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in the rear engine failure.
- [NTSB LAX00TA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00TA263.md): Cessna 337G · Battle Mountain, NV · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 13, 2000 · N3273D · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to extend the landing gear, and his failure to follow the published before landing checklist concerning extension of the landing gear.
- [NTSB NYC00LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA196.md): Cessna 337C · Chesapeake, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2000 · N2574S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the published go-around procedure. Factors were the pilot's improper evaluation of the wind conditions, and a tailwind.
- [NTSB ANC00LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA084.md): Maule M-4-210C · Chickaloon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2000 · N9855M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion. A factor associated with the accident was rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB LAX00FA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00FA230.md): Maule M4-210C · Willows, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2000 · N377BC · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain an adequate airspeed margin while maneuvering in steep turns at low altitude in gusty and strong tailwind conditions, which lead to a wind shear encounter and a stall/spin. A contributing factor in the accident was the pilot's…
- [NTSB DEN00LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA091.md): Cessna 172XP · Larkspur, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 2000 · N758SZ · Substantial damage
  > A forced landing on soft unsuitable terrain. Factors were improper wiring of the electric fuel boost pump, which produce high pressure when either on position was selected causing the engine to flood during the practice engine out approach.
- [NTSB ANC00FA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00FA056.md): Beech B24R · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 9, 2000 · N6951R · Substantial damage
  > A fatigue failure of the crankcase through bolt, the separation of number 3 cylinder assembly, and the inadequate maintenance/service of the airplane by company maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB SEA00FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00FA074.md): Maule M-5-210C · Babb, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 2000 · N284X · Destroyed
  > Terrain clearance was not maintained. High mountains, mountain obscuration, and the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation were factors.
- [NTSB IAD00LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA007.md): Cessna 172XP · Phillipi, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1999 · N758LR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare that resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CHI99LA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA319.md): Van Grouw White Lightning · Greenfield, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1999 · N25WL · Substantial damage
  > improper installation of the oil quick drain plug which resulted in oil exhaustion to the engine. A factor was the corn crop encountered during the forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN99LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA145.md): Cessna 337 · Edgewood, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1999 · N99MH · Substantial damage
  > Breakage of the safety wire that secured the propeller control cable to the support bracket. Factors were the inability of the pilot to feather the propeller or change propeller rpm, and rough, uneven, and unsuitable terrain on which to make a forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA99LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA205.md): Cessna R172K · Pontotoc, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1999 · N1092V · Substantial damage
  > a complete loss of engine power due to the failure of the oil pressure pump, resulting in oil starvation, a forced landing and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB SEA99FA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99FA126.md): Cessna T-337 G-P · Snoqualmie Pass, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1999 · N98C · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain while maneuvering below low ceilings. Factors include low ceilings and inadequate in-flight planning.
- [NTSB ANC99LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA091.md): Cessna 337B · Seldovia, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1999 · N5499S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and subsequent fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB SEA99LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA072.md): Cessna R172K · Aurora, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1999 · N1909V · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft control was not maintained. The pilot's misjudged flare and inadequate remedial action, along with the flight instructors delayed remedial action were factors.
- [NTSB NYC99LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA088.md): Cessna 172XP · Ramapo, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1999 · N2743V · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations. A factor in the accident was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the solo cross-country flight.
- [NTSB MIA99LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA100.md): Mooney 20G · Naples, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 1999 · N3588X · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper procedure by not placing the fuel selector on the tank with the most fuel, which resulted in fuel starvation and a off airport forced landing. Contributing factors in this accident were the pilot's inadequate pre-flight and in-flight…
- [NTSB SEA99LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA008.md): Cessna 172K · Dillon, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1998 · N736VR · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control. Contributing factors were rough terrain and crosswind conditions.

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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=5

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