# NTSB investigations: Continental IO-360 series, CO

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.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB CEN24LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA270.md): Cessna R172E · Hillrose, CO · Incident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 6, 2024 · N23788 · Minor damage
  > The binding of the left flap due to improper maintenance.
- [NTSB WPR22FA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22FA256.md): Cessna T337G · Gold Hill, CO · Accident · 4 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 17, 2022 · N337KN · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while maneuvering with one engine inoperative, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN19LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA107.md): Cessna R172E · Loveland, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 2019 · N7879N · Substantial damage
  > An inflight loss of control on landing approach due to encountering a down-draft, and the pilot's failure to take timely action to abandon the approach and perform a go-around.
- [NTSB CEN18LA335](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA335.md): Cessna R172E · Colorado Springs, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2018 · N146AC · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s failure to maintain a climb after takeoff, which resulted in a forced landing on unsuitable terrain; the reason for the airplane’s failure to climb could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB GAA16CA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA327.md): Cessna R172 · Craig, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 17, 2016 · N998M · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain an adequate glide path during landing, which resulted in the airplane landing short of the runway and the nose wheel impacting the runway edge and substantial damage to the firewall.
- [NTSB CEN15LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA069.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Fort Collins, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 2014 · N407ND · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to comprehend the significance of the wake turbulence that a preceding helicopter would generate during departure, which resulted in a loss of airplane control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the lack of Federal…
- [NTSB CEN12LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA171.md): Cessna R172E · Denver, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 2012 · N3196F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to taxi in wind conditions that exceeded the airplane’s capability.
- [NTSB CEN12FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA058.md): Cessna 337G · Alamosa, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 2011 · N337LC · Destroyed
  > The loss of power to the rear engine due to fuel starvation during takeoff, which resulted from the fuel selector valve being inadvertently moved to the “off” position, and resulted in the airplane’s inability to climb.
- [NTSB CEN12CA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA011.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 11, 2011 · N777XG · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a bounced landing from which he was unable to recover.
- [NTSB DFW08LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA238.md): Cessna R172K · Leadville, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2008 · N736LN · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering at low altitude.
- [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 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 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 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 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 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 FTW96LA340](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA340.md): Maule M-4-210C · Hudson, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1996 · N9862M · Destroyed
  > the pilot's delay in initiating a go-around and failure to attain sufficient airspeed to clear obstructions at the departure end of the runway, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with the ground. Factors relating to the accident were: the…
- [NTSB FTW95LA378](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA378.md): Maule M5-210C · Westcliffe, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1995 · N51566 · Substantial damage
  > Failure by the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft during taxi. A factor was lack of experience in make and model aircraft.
- [NTSB DEN93LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA018.md): Cessna 172E · Ramah, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1992 · N3196F · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to mechanical failure of the number one connecting rod. A factor was: a forced landing onto unsuitable terrain.
- [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 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 DEN85LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA178.md): Cessna R172K · Leadville, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1985 · N736XN · Substantial damage
  > During the landing roll on rwy 34, a deer ran in front of the acft. The deer was struck and killed by the right wing strut.
- [NTSB DEN85LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA022.md): Cessna R172K · Longmont, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1984 · N758CG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot stated that he encountered a strong gust of wind from the right and lost directional control. The acft struck the ground with the left wing tip and nose and flipped over.
- [NTSB DEN80FTE14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN80FTE14.md): Cessna R172K · Montrose, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Dec 14, 1979 · N736LR · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN79DTE78](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN79DTE78.md): Maule M4-210 · Virginia Dale, CO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 16, 1979 · N9843M · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN78FTF02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN78FTF02.md): Cessna 172 · Mancos, CO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 27, 1978 · N5329V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN78FTF01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN78FTF01.md): Cessna T337 · Calhan, CO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 23, 1978 · N47789 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN78FTE73](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN78FTE73.md): Cessna 337 · Longmont, CO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 8, 1978 · N1371L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN78FTE25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN78FTE25.md): Cessna 172 · Idaho Springs, CO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 4, 1978 · N736SP · Minor damage
- [NTSB DEN77DTE05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN77DTE05.md): Cessna 172E · Colorado Spgs, CO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 16, 1976 · N5384 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN73FTE91](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN73FTE91.md): Cessna 336 · Salida, CO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 23, 1973 · N1747Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN73FTE63](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN73FTE63.md): Cessna 337 · Aurora, CO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 10, 1973 · N2588S · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN72FTE33](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN72FTE33.md): Cessna T337D · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 1, 1972 · N5311Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN71FTE04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN71FTE04.md): Cessna 337 · Thornton, CO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 28, 1971 · N2208X · Substantial damage

## 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" = 'CO' 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=CO

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