NTSB investigations: Continental C90 series
43 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Continental C90 series, where the first occurrence was “Loss of control - in flight”. Aircraft are matched to the registry by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model, so older matches can be wrong.
Cases per year
| 1982 | 3 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1984 | 3 |
| 1985 | 2 |
| 1986 | 2 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1988 | 4 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1990 | 3 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1994 | 2 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 4 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
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duckdb -csv -c "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 ('17009')
AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o.\"occurrenceNumber\" = 1 AND o.\"occurrenceCode\" = 250))
ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
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 ('17009')
AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 250))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB CHI07CA155Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportChampion 7EC · Sioux Falls, SDThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and the excessive pull-up during the initial takeoff climb which resulted in the stall. A factor associated with the accident was the crosswind condition.NTSB DFW06CA189Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA19/L-18C · Katy, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin.NTSB ANC05LA149Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7EC · Wasilla, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering over wildlife, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and subsequent collision with trees. A factor contributing to the accident was an inadvertent stall.NTSB ANC04CA082Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C · Palmer, AKThe pilot's inadequate evaluation of the wind conditions which resulted in an encounter with a downdraft during the takeoff/initial climb, and subsequent collision with trees and terrain. Factors contributing to the accident were the presence of a downdraft,…NTSB ATL04LA158Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPitts S-1 · Durham, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain.NTSB SEA03LA111Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-11 · Alzada, MTThe student pilot's failure to maintain adequate flying airspeed in a turn while maneuvering close to the ground resulting in a stall condition. A contributing factor was the turbulent wind conditions.NTSB CHI03LA112Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Grand Rapids, MNThe pilot's failure to obtain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall. The short, soft, takeoff area, and the trees were contributing factors.NTSB CHI02LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Erhard, MNThe pilot not maintaining adequate airspeed while maneuvering in the turn. Factors relating to this accident were the low airspeed, the inadvertent stall, and the low altitude.NTSB ANC99LA050Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe L-8F · Kodiak, AKThe pilot's inadequate terrain clearance during the initial climb, and the inadvertent stall/spin during the turn to avoid terrain. A factor in this accident was the pilot exceeding the allowable maximum gross weight of the airplane.NTSB FTW98LA409Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7EC · Catoosa, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane resulting in an inadvertent stall.NTSB CHI98FA299Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · St. Joseph, MOthe pilot not maintaining a proper final approach glide path to avoid an encounter with wake turbulence. A factor in this accident was the pilot not being able to control the airplane after its encounter with wake turbulence.NTSB IAD98LA080Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7FC · Somesville, METhe pilot's inadequate planning and decision, which fail to consider the effect of takeoff in the direction of the sunlight, which resulted in the pilot encountering sunglare and the loss of aircraft control.NTSB CHI98LA143Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAlon A-2 · Cedar Hills, MOthe failure of the pilot to maintain airplane control due to alcohol impairment.NTSB LAX98FA064Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-11 · Willow Beach, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX96LA137Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBumford GR-7 · Temecula, CAfailure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane, while performing an aerobatic maneuver, which resulted in inadvertent entry into a spin. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's lack of recent experience in fixed wing aircraft, his lack of…NTSB SEA94FA221Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportChampion 7FC · Tacoma, WAPilot incapacitation due to a heart attack.NTSB NYC94LA099Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Taunton, MAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor was unfavorable winds.NTSB ANC94LA025Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca BL-7AC · Circle City, AKThe pilot in commands intentional flight into known adverse weather conditions which lead to an inadvertent aerodynamic stall of the aircraft. Factors contributing to the accident were the ice fog and the icing conditions.NTSB MIA91LA228Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7EC · Moore Haven, FLThe pilot's diversion of attention and inattention to the airspeed resulting in the inadvertent stall mush. Contributing to the accident was inadequate altitude to recover.NTSB CHI90LA150Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7EC · Hillsboro, OHFailure of the pilot to maintain directional control during initial climb after takeoff. The pilot's lack of experience in the airplane is a factor.NTSB NYC90LA113Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Rumford, METhe pilot made a steep turn to avoid the shore line and inadvertently stalled. Factors related to the accident were: the pilots decision to takeoff with a canoe strapped to one of the floats and his lack of experience in carrying a canoe on the floats.NTSB ANC90LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-11 · King Salmon, AKPilot-in-command's failure to maintain airplane control.NTSB MKC89LA111Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8F · Ramsey, MNThe passengers interference with the flight controls and the pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft. Contributing to the severity of the accident was the ditch located short of the runway which the aircraft contacted.NTSB DEN89LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-11 · Winnett, MTThe pilot was taking off from a farm strip with a 10 kt head wind. The plt said the sun was shining at the time of the acdt but there had been snow showers in the area. He said the liftoff was normal but at about 15 to 18 ft AGL the acft stalled and crashed.…NTSB LAX89LA033Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7FC · Hesperia, CAWitnesses rprtd that the winds at the arpt were out of the west at about 20 KTS with peak gusts of about 37 KTS. They stated the wind sock was indicating a direct x-wind with rwy 3/21 & that the plt initiated his takeoff on rwy 21. Witnesses rprtd that during…NTSB BFO88FA082Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Orange, VAPilot initiated lift off before flying speed was gained and as a result the aircraft had a loss of aerodynamic lift and stalled on the initial takeoff climb. The pilot's inadequate inflight decision and failure to abort the takeoff are contributing factors.NTSB FTW88DRD20Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportAlon A2A · New Orleans, LAThe highly modified airplane was observed in a near vertical dive before it impacted into a marsh. No mechanical or medical reasons were found for the crash. Although toxicological analysis indicated a blood alcohol level of .11%, there was evidence of…NTSB SEA87LA174Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportLutz Flying Dutchman · Twin Falls, IDThe purpose of the flt was to check the acft after replacing a wooden prop with an all metal prop & to prepare for entry in the reno air races. Bfr entering the air races. The plt needed to demonstrate his ability to make a 'barrel roll' & to make 3 lndgs.…NTSB SEA87LA144Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-11 · The Dalles, ORThe pilot was at 50 feet AGL on final approach to land at his private airstrip when he lost control. Reportedly, a gust of wind turned the aircraft 180 degrees. The aircraft descended and struck trees and the ground. Winds were reported variable at 40 to 45…NTSB CHI87LA165Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7EC · Lake Monroe, INThe float equipped acft took off from Lake Monroe with 2 rated plts on board. The plt-in-command (PIC) stated that the takeoff distance may have been about 20% longer than normal. He said that after climbing about 200 to 250 ft, the coplt began a rgt turn,…NTSB ANC87LA096Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Mcneil Cove, AKThe pilot and his passenger were flying at approximately 150 feet above the water near the shoreline when the pilot made a steep left climbing turn. The airplane stalled and crashed into the water. The pilot was not rated to fly seaplanes. No mechanical…NTSB MIA87FA150Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-11 · Hollandale, MSWitnesses stated that the acft circled a pond & dived once, then on a 2nd circling attempt, it made a short steep turn & went into a twisting dive into the pond. The passenger stated that they were flying at appx 100 to 150 ft above some fish ponds when the…NTSB ANC87LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Shageluk, AKThe pilot stated he encountered freezing rain and due to the build-up on the aircraft, he stalled and crashed in an open area next to the airport.NTSB ANC86LA047Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Yentna River, AKThe pilot stated that the aircraft began to settle; airspeed was 60 mph. The aircraft would not recover altitude with full power. The aircraft stalled and struck tree tops.NTSB NYC85LA218Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-95 · Millinocket, METhe plt reported that he was departing from south twin lake in winds that were from 270 deg at 12 gusting 20 KTS. After the acft lifted off the water, he started a slight turn. He stated that at about that time, a gust of wind simultaneously lifted the nose &…NTSB ANC85LA045Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-11 · Soldotna, AKThe plt stated a gust of wind forced the left wing up as the acft touched down. Fuul pwr was added to go around. The acft continued to veer to the right until it stalled and impacted the ground in a nose low attitude aprx 100 yards south of the rwy. Winds…NTSB DEN84FA278Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Meadow Lake, NMAccording to witnesses, the plt make a x-wind apch for a landing from west to east in winds that were from the south at 10 to 12 mph. Reportedly the acft touched down with the right wing high, then the plt applied power & initiated a go-around at about…NTSB ANC84FA132Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAeronca 7CCM · Kotzebue, AKThe plt & one pax departed on a pleasure flt from kiana, AK on 8/1/84. Four days later, the plt's mother traveled to Kotzebue, AK, to look for her son. She was unable to locate him & notified the FAA. A search was initiated, & on 8/6/84,the acft was located…NTSB DEN84LA099Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7EC · Wall, SDThe acft crashed during a flight for the purpose of observing the plt's cattle. The plt stated he was 'making a steep left turn at about 75 feet and the bottom (left) wing flew into a wind shear on the downward side of a hill. The airplane slid to the left…NTSB ANC83LA105Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3 · Skwentna, AKThe pilot stated that he approached the river on final at 60 mph in a 5 degree bank to follow the curve of the water. When he dropped below trees at about 50 ft AGL the left wing stalled. He added full power and lowered the nose but the left wing hit the…NTSB ANC83LA026Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Near Palmer, AKImmediately after taking off from a frozen lake, the pilot turned left to parallel a fog bank over the knik river. He stated that while climbing, the engine did not quit, but the propeller lost thrust, and he lost control of the aircraft. He stated that he…NTSB DEN82DA050Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-11 · Devils Lake, NDThe pilot and passenger/pilot were making low, slow passes over fisherman on the ice. The pilot reversed directions and the aircraft stalled. The pilot stated he was looking at the ground and became distracted.NTSB NYC82FNC04Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportAeronca 7EC · New Gloucester, METhe pilot flew the ski equipped aircraft to a frozen lake where he met two friends who were ice fishing. Later, after he visited with his friends and had given each of them a ride in the aircraft, the pilot took off again. After takeoff, the pilot turned back…