# 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 ATL93LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA020.md): Maule M4-210C · Pickens, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1992 · N9861M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow normal before takeoff procedures which included placing the propeller lever in the high RPM low pitch position. The pilot also delayed in aborting the takeoff attempt and applied hard braking which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB LAX93LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA008.md): Cessna R172K · Picacho, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1992 · N736WZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's encounter with the unforecasted cyclonic wind.
- [NTSB DEN92LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92LA053.md): Cessna R172E · Colorado Spring, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1992 · N146AC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain clearance and the airplane collided with a fence post.
- [NTSB BFO92LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA060.md): Cessna 172XP · Milton, DE · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1992 · N4695K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain adequate airspeed for climb.
- [NTSB BFO92LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA043.md): Piper PA-28R · Manville, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 1992 · N9348N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance.
- [NTSB FTW92DQA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92DQA01.md): Air Trans. White Lightning · Aztec, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jan 31, 1992 · N121WE · Destroyed
  > The inadvertent stall and the pilot's lack of experience in the accident aircraft.
- [NTSB MIA92FA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92FA070.md): Cessna 337 · Moore Haven, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 29, 1992 · N2211X · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's in flight loss of control due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot-in-command's lack of total experience in night flight, and the lack of natural horizon or surface reference while flying over a sparsely…
- [NTSB ATL92LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA018.md): Globe GC-1D · Brewton, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1991 · N78006 · Substantial damage
  > A blockage of the fuel vent system which prevented the pilot from topping off the fuel system. A factor in this accident was the inadequate design by the manufacturer of the fuel vent system.
- [NTSB SEA92LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA003.md): Cessna 337A-RG · Snohomish, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1991 · N6396F · Substantial damage
  > Fuel system starvation, due to the pilot's improper fuel tank selection. Factors include procedures not being followed, and inattentiveness.
- [NTSB ANC91LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA154.md): Maule M-5 · Purkeypile Mine, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1991 · N51645 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper touchdown point on the gravel bar. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inattentiveness and the ditch in the gravel bar.
- [NTSB NYC91LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA224.md): Cessna 337 · Urbana, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1991 · N6304F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow procedures and directives which resulted in the failure of the pilot to recognize the stoppage of the rear engine prior to take off. Additionally the lack of total engine power resulted in the inability of the pilot to maintain…
- [NTSB NYC91LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA187.md): Meyers MAC-145 · Elyria, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1991 · N34360 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during landing. Factors related to the accident were a strong wind shear during landing; unavailability of wheel brakes for the co-pilot; and inadequate supervision of the co-pilot during landing.
- [NTSB LAX91LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA227.md): Cessna R172K · Santa Clarita, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1991 · N736MR · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the failure of the pilot to properly perform preflight planning and to ensure that an adequate fuel supply existed for the flight.
- [NTSB LAX91FA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91FA209.md): Universal Globe GC-1B · Chandler, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 12, 1991 · N42WW · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain airspeed in a forced landing resulting in an in flight loss of control, stall, and subsequent in flight colliison with terrain. Factor related to the accident was the pilot's improper procedure which restuled in a…
- [NTSB SEA91FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91FA071.md): Cessna 337 · Boise, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 1991 · N2107X · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to remove the aircraft control locks prior to attempting flight. Factors include an inadequate preflight.
- [NTSB ATL91FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91FA043.md): Cessna 337C · Bryson City, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 1991 · N2589S · Destroyed
  > The inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions in mountainous terrain by the noninstrument rated pilot.
- [NTSB ANC90LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA189.md): Maule M-4-210C · 60 E Of Bethel, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1990 · N51441 · Destroyed
  > Continued VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain altitude and clearance above mountainous terrain. Factors related to the accident were: darkness, adverse terrain and weather conditions, the…
- [NTSB ANC90LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA128.md): Cessna 337 · Kustatan River, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1990 · N2271X · Substantial damage
  > Pilot-in-command's failure to assure that the rear engine developed full takeoff power and to attain takeoff airspeed. Contributing factors were the terrain conditions.
- [NTSB SEA90FA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90FA146.md): Wheeler Technology FT-210 · Linch, WY · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1990 · N210EX · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft and/or correct the stall/spin.
- [NTSB DEN90LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA106.md): Cessna 337 · Broomfield, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 1990 · N2208X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly execute a precautionary approach following an engine failure.
- [NTSB NYC90LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA091.md): Cessna O337F · Brant, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 1990 · N1814M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's premature rotation and failure to obtain airspeed.
- [NTSB FTW90GA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90GA088.md): Cessna 337G · Notrees, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Mar 29, 1990 · N1886M · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to continue VFR flight into known IMC.
- [NTSB DEN90LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA091.md): Cessna 172XP · Hurricane, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 1990 · N1530V · Substantial damage
  > The engine oil leak induced connecting rod failure and subsequent total power loss.
- [NTSB LAX90LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA271.md): Cessna R172K · Lone Pine, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 1990 · N758UV · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to continue VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors to the accident were the adverse weather conditions, mountainous terrain, and the likely effect of hypoxia on the pilot.
- [NTSB FTW90LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA014.md): Cessna T-337G-P · Laredo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1989 · N21GC · Substantial damage
  > Double engine failure due to fuel exhaustion. The fuel exhaustion was caused by incorrect inflight fuel consumption calculations and one inaccurate fuel quanity gauge. Contributing to the accident was the dark night restriction to visibility.
- [NTSB FTW89LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA162.md): Cessna 172K · Midlothian, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1989 · N736YG · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to compensate for the crosswind condition, which resulted in a loss of directional control and collision with a tree.
- [NTSB CHI89LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA172.md): Cessna T-337D · Howell, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1989 · N33N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poor preflight planning and inaccurate fuel consumption calculations. Contributing factor was maintenance personnel's not performing correct calibration of fuel gages.
- [NTSB ANC89LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA181.md): Cessna R172K · Anchorage, AK · Accident · 4 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1989 · N1211V · Destroyed
  > Undetermined.
- [NTSB SEA89LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA142.md): Cessna 172E · Yerington, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1989 · N14454 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a landing go-around in high density altitude conditions.
- [NTSB FTW89FA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89FA073.md): Cessna 172XP · Hondo, TX · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 1989 · N736RT · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to depart into known adverse weather and his lack of instrument training and experience.
- [NTSB NYC89LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA109.md): Cessna 172XP · Vineland, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 1989 · N758BZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgement of speed & distance during landing which resulted in the proper touchdown point to be exceeded. The runway conditions were contributing factors.
- [NTSB NYC89LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA098.md): Cessna 337 · Bethel, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 1989 · N2265X · Destroyed
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot concerning his fuel management, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel. The false indication from the fuel quantity gage(s), dark night, and trees were considered to be factors.
- [NTSB LAX89LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA079.md): Maule M-5-210C · Calexico, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 1989 · N9039E · Substantial damage
  > A binding brake system torque plate. Factors related to the accident were: inadequate maintenance by other maintenance personnel, and operation of the airplane with a known efficiency by the pilot.
- [NTSB MIA89LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA061.md): Cessna R172K · Margate, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 1989 · N736BX · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the engine driven oil pump due to foreign object(s), which resulted in oil starvation and subsequent engine failure. Factors related to the accident were: dark night and trees in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB LAX89LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA049.md): Cessna 337E · Kahului, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1988 · N1259M · Destroyed
  > The plt rprtd that after about 10 hrs on an overwater ferry flt, he noticed high oil temp & low oil pressure indcns fromthe rear eng. Eventually the rear eng began running rough, so he shut it down, feathered its prop and 'increased power on the front…
- [NTSB LAX89LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA002.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Palmdale, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1988 · N31386 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > At approximately 6000 ft MSL two airplanes collided in flight. N49382 was climbing to altitude, N31386 was descending in a shallow left turn. The airplane descending colliding with the climbing airplane from behind and to the right. Both airplanes were able…
- [NTSB BFO88FA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO88FA085.md): Maule M-5-210C · Clarksville, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1988 · N325X · Destroyed
  > Inflight loss of control as a result of pilot disorientation when the pilot tried to conduct VFR flight into IMC. Low clouds, poor visibility, fog and poor decision are contributing factors.
- [NTSB ANC88LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC88LA105.md): Cessna 172 · Chignik, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1988 · N2723V · Substantial damage
  > During the takeoff roll on the beach the pilot lost directional control of the aircraft. The aircraft nosed over on its back.
- [NTSB LAX88LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA259.md): Cessna R172K · Corona, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1988 · N736HQ · Substantial damage
  > During takeoff the engine failed to develop full power & the acft collided with trees located approx 500 ft beyond the runway. Exam of the engine revealed the mixture control arm at its fuel pump housing attachment point had restricted movement & was…
- [NTSB CHI88LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA121.md): Cessna R172K · Aurora, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 1988 · N736AF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot said that on final apch, 'a rapid descent took place.' The aircraft touched down on the rwy and bounced. The pilot said he added pwr and lowered the nose, but the nose gear and propeller hit the rwy. The acft bounced again and sustained substantial…
- [NTSB MIA88FA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88FA179.md): Cessna 172K · Lake City, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 25, 1988 · N736VS · Destroyed
  > The acft, while on a local flight, struck a telephone transmission line on the approach end of runway 1. Witnesses stated that they saw the acft takeoff to the west and make a right turn and go out of sight. Aprx three to five minutes later, they heard the…
- [NTSB ATL88LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA141.md): Cessna 170A · Athens, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 1988 · N1213D · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The plt of a Cessna 170A had departed albany, GA VFR with no flt plan for Athens, GA. A Cessna R172K from the Athens airport was engaged in local flying. The 172 retd from doing airwork and was making a full stop ldg. During his landing roll the plt reptd…
- [NTSB SEA88LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA071.md): Cessna 172XP · Walla Walla, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1988 · N736KG · Substantial damage
  > During descent for landing the pilot noted a surge coming from the engine area, accompanied by an increase in rpm's. both the oil temperature and the oil pressure gauges were reading zero. The cylinder head temperature had reached 500 degrees and smoke was…
- [NTSB NYC88FA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88FA072.md): Cessna 337E · Friedens, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 1988 · N1201M · Destroyed
  > The 24 year old unlicensed pilot made an unauthorized flight in his father's aircraft. The Cessna 337 was observed to manuever in the vicinity of the airport at a low altitude in and out of the clouds. The aircraft was then observed to come out of the clouds…
- [NTSB FTW88LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88LA041.md): Cessna 172XP · Godley, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1987 · N736AN · Substantial damage
  > During a cross country flight, the weather worsened. Visibility decreased and the ceiling lowered, forcing the pilot to descend in order to remain VFR. The pilot elected to perform a precautionary landing in a field. During landing roll the pilot noticed a…
- [NTSB ATL88LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA024.md): Cessna 337C · Columbus, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1987 · N11GL · Substantial damage
  > PIC rpted rear eng quit after take-off. Fuel selector found on right main tank which was empty. Prop was not feathered and landing gear was found in transient position after crash. Owners manual cautions against higher drag with gear in transit due to large…
- [NTSB LAX88LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA008.md): Maule M-5-210C · Fullerton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1987 · N62008 · Substantial damage
  > During a pleasure flt, just after take-off, the acft was observed to climb out at an extremely high rate. The acft leveled off momentarily, and the left wing dropped. The acft began to descend and collided with the runway and two parked acft.
- [NTSB BFO87LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO87LA051.md): Maule M-4-210C · Burnt Chimney, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1987 · N51436 · Destroyed
  > The plt attempted to land on a 1400 ft grass airstrip. The plt later stated that during the lndg roll the passg alerted him to the fact that they would not stop on the rwy. This caused the plt to start a go-around followed by a 2nd attempt to stop. The plt…
- [NTSB FTW87FA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87FA175.md): Cessna 337B · Laporte, TX · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1987 · N2315S · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft had been sitting outside in the wx since its last annual inspection on 12/1/84. After purchasing the aircraft, the pilot (who is an aircraft and powerplant maintenance technician) examined it and a ferry permit was issued by FAA for the proposed…
- [NTSB SEA87FA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87FA135.md): Maule M-4-210C · Sitka, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1987 · N9812M · Destroyed
  > Plt was on local VFR flight plan. Witnesses observed acft flying at low level along beaches. Later, witness saw smoke rising from wooded terrain about two miles inland from nearest beach. Investigation revealed no evidence of inflight failure of malfunction…

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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=7

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