# NTSB investigations: Continental O-200 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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## Latest cases

- [NTSB ANC25LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA103.md): Piper PA-11 · Lake Louise, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 10, 2025 · N5025H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s encounter with gusting crosswind conditions during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA25LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA149.md): Cessna 162 · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 19, 2025 · N62PT · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during a go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB WPR25LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA087.md): American Legend AL3 · Upland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 1, 2025 · N79LC · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate separation during landing, which resulted in a runway collision with another airplane.
- [NTSB CEN24LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA244.md): Desert Fox 1 · Ellicott, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 27, 2024 · N10ZR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to takeoff with a quartering tailwind and high density altitude which resulted in a runway overrun. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the right main axle mount due to the poor weld.
- [NTSB WPR24LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA163.md): Cessna 162 · Livermore, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 25, 2024 · N6003F · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and abnormal contact with the runway. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot’s improper landing flare and go-around.
- [NTSB ERA24LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA129.md): American Legend AL11 · Fort Myers, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 3, 2024 · N729CJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing with a crosswind.
- [NTSB CEN23LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA010.md): Zenith CH 750 · Libby, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 7, 2022 · N550ZF · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to the pilot’s improper fuel management, which led to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the low altitude at which the loss of engine power occurred.
- [NTSB WPR22LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA121.md): Tuttle Bruce C Jungster I · Rock Springs, WY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 13, 2022 · N47BT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR21LA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA309.md): Cessna 162 · Morton, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 30, 2021 · N60524 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent nosewheel collapse.
- [NTSB CEN21LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA236.md): Berry TX-11C · Longmont, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 24, 2021 · N752T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control when his foot became stuck on a protruding bolt in the airplane’s floorboard.
- [NTSB ERA21LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA047.md): American Legend AL3 · Greenville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 16, 2020 · N30BX · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s collision with a bird during initial climb, which resulted in a forced landing.
- [NTSB WPR19LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA204.md): Cessna 162 · Vernal, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 29, 2019 · N30321 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's abrupt maneuver at an altitude too low for recovery, which resulted in impact with the runway.
- [NTSB CEN19LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA169.md): Cessna 162 · Las Animas, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 14, 2019 · N5213Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to land on soft, muddy terrain, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB ERA19TA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19TA051.md): Cessna E162 · Franklin, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Nov 16, 2018 · N70252 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in applying carburetor heat, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during descent due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB GAA18CA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA277.md): Cessna 162 · Waterloo, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 5, 2018 · N263VX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare during a soft-field landing and his use of an improper soft-field landing procedure, which resulted in a bounced landing.
- [NTSB GAA18CA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA231.md): Cessna 162 · York, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 22, 2018 · N6020Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and a nose landing gear collapse.
- [NTSB CEN18LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA082.md): Matheny Larry E Christavia MK 1 · Grand Detour, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 2018 · N746LM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to see and avoid the power line. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s intentional flight at low altitude.
- [NTSB ERA18LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA055.md): Cessna 182 · Burlington, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 2017 · N199RN · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from another airplane before beginning an inverted flight maneuver, which resulted in a collision with the airplane when he rolled his airplane upright.
- [NTSB ERA17FA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA248.md): Aircraft Mfg & Dvlpmt CH601XLi Slsa · Towanda, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2017 · N601PH · Destroyed
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information, and the pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during an attempted return to the airport, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall…
- [NTSB GAA16CA461](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA461.md): American Legend AL3 · Sedona, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 30, 2016 · N114LC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB WPR16LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA164.md): Zenith CH601 · Ocean Shores, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2016 · N619LD · Substantial damage
  > A reduction in electrical power, which disabled both fuel pumps and resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA16LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA191.md): Sikes Zenith CH750 Stol · Lawrenceburg, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 2016 · N925PS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to perform an adequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of control due to an improperly-rigged rudder. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to implement and follow proper flight-testing plans.
- [NTSB CEN16LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA163.md): Cessna 162 · Zionsville, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2016 · N5217S · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s improper decision to depart on a local instructional flight in rapidly deteriorating weather conditions, including thunderstorms and hail, which resulted in subsequent impact with terrain during a go-around.
- [NTSB GAA16CA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA192.md): Cessna E162 · Lee's Summit, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 12, 2016 · N7027F · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a taxiway sign.
- [NTSB ERA15LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA269.md): Cessna 162 · Dunkirk, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2015 · N6047W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while attempting to close an open cabin door, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN15LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA263.md): Belcher CH601XLB · Alpine, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 2015 · N274AJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot/builder's failure to properly adjust the fuel flow, which resulted in reduced flow to the engine and a subsequent total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN15FA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA187.md): Aircraft Mfg & Dvlpmt CH601XL · Pleasanton, KS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 2015 · N623HS · Destroyed
  > The pilot's excessively high angle-of-attack on rotation that prevented the airplane from climbing sufficiently to avoid the approaching trees.
- [NTSB WPR15CA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15CA068.md): Cessna E162 · Santa Rosa, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 15, 2014 · N5216N · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent nose gear collapse.
- [NTSB WPR14CA386](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA386.md): Cessna E162 · Bellingham, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 21, 2014 · N6035S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate flare and failure to maintain aircraft control during landing.
- [NTSB WPR14FA381](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14FA381.md): Cessna 162 · Borrego Springs, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2014 · N3037H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to recover from a stall, which resulted in a subsequent spin from which he did not recover because he did not immediately apply the proper stall and spin recovery techniques.
- [NTSB ERA14CA367](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA367.md): Cessna 162 · Winchester, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 30, 2014 · N6004U · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during an aborted landing.
- [NTSB CEN14CA323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA323.md): Cessna E162 · Wichita, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 20, 2014 · N511ML · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the landing approach which resulted in an inadvertent stall and impact with the runway.
- [NTSB ERA14CA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA286.md): Cessna 162 · Cross City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 6, 2014 · N6017R · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and the collapse of the nose landing gear.
- [NTSB CEN14CA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA238.md): American Legend AL-3 · Osage, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 10, 2014 · N907DC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's repeated attempts to take off from an unimproved field with tall grass.
- [NTSB ERA14CA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA197.md): Cessna 162 · Leesburg, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 11, 2014 · N7032E · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR13CA330](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA330.md): Kincaid Wade Dakota Hawk · San Simon, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 14, 2013 · N544WK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines during takeoff from an open field.
- [NTSB ANC13CA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13CA056.md): Cub Crafters CC11-100 · Dillingham, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 19, 2013 · N620Y · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB WPR13CA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA200.md): American Legend AL3 · Rexburg, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 18, 2013 · N741R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during landing in gusting wind conditions, and the airplane’s subsequent collision with a fence during the go-around attempt.
- [NTSB CEN12LA507](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA507.md): Cessna 150M · Cottage Grove, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2012 · N45080 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to land on a runway with significant overgrown vegetation along the edges and his landing, which was left of the centerline.
- [NTSB WPR12CA355](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA355.md): American Legend AL3 · Rexburg, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 24, 2012 · N741R · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control and subsequent excessive braking during the landing roll with a tailwind, which resulted in a noseover.
- [NTSB ERA12CA392](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA392.md): Bowles Chris Kitfox 5 · Owenton, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 12, 2012 · N903XC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper airspeed during takeoff, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in a loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's lack of previous experience in the…
- [NTSB WPR12CA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA254.md): Cessna 162 · Santa Ana, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 9, 2012 · N5211Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to compensate for the gusting wind and failure to maintain airplane control during the approach to land.
- [NTSB ERA12CA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA083.md): Cessna 162 · Lincoln Park, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 25, 2011 · N5216J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of airplane control, a runway excursion, and collision with trees.
- [NTSB WPR11CA456](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA456.md): Cub Crafters CC11-100 · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 17, 2011 · N468CB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taxiing due to his distraction by a cockpit warning light.
- [NTSB WPR11CA365](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA365.md): Cessna 162 · Rawlings, WY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 1, 2011 · N7024V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to attempt a takeoff at a density altitude that was outside the performance envelope of the airplane. Also causal was the flight's likely encounter with a sudden tailwind gust.
- [NTSB WPR09LA472](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA472.md): American Legend AL3 · Fresno, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2009 · N18MK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA09LA446](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA446.md): Lobb Kenneth CH 701 · Murfreesboro, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2009 · N75644 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the improper installation of the alternator drive gear.
- [NTSB DFW08FA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08FA234.md): Cessna E162 · Douglas, KS · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2008 · N162XP · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's inability to recover from an intentional spin, despite proper control inputs by the flight test pilot. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the airplane's ballistic parachute system to properly deploy.
- [NTSB MIA08CA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA155.md): Cubcrafter CC11-100 · Gilbert, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 1, 2008 · N238BB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of brakes during landing roll resulting in a nose-over.
- [NTSB SEA05CA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05CA191.md): Gleason Sky Star Kitfox · Klamath Falls, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 12, 2005 · N852PG · Substantial damage
  > The binding of the flaperon push pull tube due to deformation of the front seat, which resulted in a loss of control on takeoff initial climb and collision with the runway.

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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 ('17402'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=17402

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