# NTSB investigations: Continental IO-360 series, CA 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. Page 1 of 2 · 57 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB WPR23LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA154.md): Cessna T337G · Upland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 16, 2023 · N38C · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to properly flare the airplane, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to fly a nonstandard traffic pattern, which resulted in an unstable approach. - [NTSB WPR22FA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22FA216.md): Cessna 336 · Porterville, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 18, 2022 · N3835U · Destroyed > Maintenance personnel’s failure to properly secure the elevator control assembly hardware, which resulted in an in-flight disconnection of the elevator and elevator counterweight and the pilot’s inability to maintain pitch control. - [NTSB WPR22FA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22FA160.md): Cessna 337 · Sylmar, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Apr 20, 2022 · N143JB · Substantial damage > The pilot’s loss of airplane control while troubleshooting a landing gear issue, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin at an altitude too low to recover. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment from alcohol consumption. - [NTSB WPR17CA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17CA001.md): Cessna R172K · Rosamond, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 2, 2016 · N736LZ · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper use of the control lock, combined with his incomplete execution of two pre-departure procedures, which resulted in a takeoff with the control lock installed. - [NTSB WPR15FA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15FA227.md): Cessna P337G · Santa Paula, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2015 · N4CU · Substantial damage > The noninstrument-rated pilot's decision to conduct a visual flight in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into mountainous terrain. - [NTSB WPR11LA451](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA451.md): Peter A Land White Lightning · Lancaster, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 2011 · N2WL · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power during the landing approach due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the airplane’s inaccurate fuel indicator. - [NTSB WPR09LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA177.md): Cessna 337G · Baker, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 2009 · N222G · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB WPR09LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA115.md): Cessna T337 · Rialto, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 2009 · N86242 · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power to one engine during initial climb for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB LAX08LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA187.md): Cessna R172K · Big Bear City, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2008 · N758DH · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to attain and maintain an adequate airspeed that led to a stall/mush. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for an off airport landing and a high density altitude. - [NTSB SEA08LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA087.md): Maule M-4 · Bishop, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 2008 · N51430 · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to foreign object ingestion in the induction system, which resulted in a stuck/jammed exhaust valve during the takeoff. - [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 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 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 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 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 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 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 LAX95LA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA336.md): Sjostrand Wheeler Express · Mariposa, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1995 · N360EZ · Substantial damage > the pilot's premature rotation and liftoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent hard touchdown. - [NTSB LAX95LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA194.md): Aero Commander 500S · Santa Barbara, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1995 · N9076N · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > the inadequate visual lookout by both pilots and their failures to maintain adequate separation from each other while taxiing in a non-movement area. - [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 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 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 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 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 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 SEA86FA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86FA053.md): Cessna 172XP · Napa, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 1986 · N736HV · Destroyed > Before taking off, the plt appeared to have difficulty following taxi instructions. He then took off without clearance against crossing traffic. When he returned to land, he was cleared for rgt traffic to rwy 18. The acft entered a left downwind for rwy 24… - [NTSB LAX84LA414](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA414.md): Maule M-4-210C · Jackson, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1984 · N40692 · Substantial damage > During arrival, the plt observed the wind sock indicating a wind from the west at about 15 KTS. He entered the traffic pattern & landed on rwy 19. After touchdown, the acft encountered a gust of wind, ground looped & went off the right side of the rwy,… - [NTSB LAX83LXQ04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LXQ04.md): Cessna T337G · Susanville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 21, 1983 · N261KB · Substantial damage > The acft went off the departure end of the runway during a go-around attempt and collapsed the landing gear. The pilot stated that the brakes failed during landing and he attempted a go-around. He also said he retracted all flaps and should have left one… - [NTSB LAX83LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA217.md): Maule M4-210 · Hesperia, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 1983 · N4624T · Substantial damage > The acft made a hard landing off the runway on an airport during a forced landing. According to the pilot the acft had just come out of annual inspection and it was noted that the fuel selector valve handle was broken. A new valve was ordered and a temporary… - [NTSB LAX83LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA077.md): Cessna R172K · San Martin, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 1983 · N9927V · Substantial damage > The acft made a hard landing short of the runway while practicing an approach with a simulated engine failure. On turning final, the instructor decided the acft was too low to make the runway. She estimated they would be several hundred feet short. She took… - [NTSB LAX82FUQ09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FUQ09.md): Sons Mustang II · Lancaster, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Jan 22, 1982 · N13JL · Destroyed > The purpose of the flight was to demonstrate the aircraft to a prospective buyer. About 20 to 30 minutes after takeoff, witnesses observed the aircraft in a circling descent. At 500 to 700 ft AGL, the descent angle suddenly increased to nearly vertical and… - [NTSB LAX81DXQ27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81DXQ27.md): Cessna R172K · So Lake Tahoe, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 20, 1981 · N9927V · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX81FUG40](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81FUG40.md): Cessna R172K · Yucca Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 10, 1981 · N736LJ · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX80DVA29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80DVA29.md): Cessna 337D · Carlon, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Apr 12, 1980 · N86159 · Destroyed - [NTSB OAK79FVM13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK79FVM13.md): Cessna T337G · Palo Alto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 25, 1979 · N62S · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX79DVM11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX79DVM11.md): Cessna R172H · Sn Luis Obspo, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 6, 1979 · N1157V · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX78FUA11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX78FUA11.md): Cessna T337D · Newport Beach, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 25, 1978 · N85876 · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX74DUQ06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX74DUQ06.md): Cessna 172E · Goleta, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 14, 1973 · N33512 · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX72DUG45](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX72DUG45.md): Cessna 337 · Palm Sprngs, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 1, 1972 · N1275M · Substantial damage - [NTSB OAK72AP006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK72AP006.md): Cessna 337 · Grass Valley, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Aug 20, 1971 · N2125X · Minor damage - [NTSB LAX71FUG60](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX71FUG60.md): Cessna 337 · Chino, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 20, 1971 · N123PH · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX71FUA17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX71FUA17.md): Cessna 337 · Huntingtn Bch, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 13, 1970 · N2232X · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX70FUA26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX70FUA26.md): Maule M-4 · San Clemnte, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 27, 1970 · N4604T · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX69A0045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX69A0045.md): Cessna T337C · Banning, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Jan 21, 1969 · N2512S · Destroyed - [NTSB LAX69F0161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX69F0161.md): Cessna 337 · Carlsbad, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 23, 1968 · N373E · Substantial damage - [NTSB OAK69D0076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK69D0076.md): Cessna 337 · Petrolia, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 7, 1968 · N2223X · Substantial damage - [NTSB OAK69D0066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK69D0066.md): Cessna 337B · Fresno, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 19, 1968 · N8314G · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX69D0060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX69D0060.md): Globe GC-1B · Rubidoux, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 14, 1968 · N3762K · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX69F0037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX69F0037.md): Temco T-35 · Malibu, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 15, 1968 · N68773 · Substantial damage Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?engine=17025&state=CA&page=2 ## 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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'CA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' AND 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&state=CA --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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