NTSB investigations: Continental C90 series
28 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Continental C90 series, where the first occurrence was “Loss of engine power”. 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 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1986 | 4 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1988 | 3 |
| 1989 | 2 |
| 1991 | 2 |
| 1993 | 2 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2004 | 3 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
Where
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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\" = 350))
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" = 350))
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 CHI07LA096Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAlon A2 · Ravenna, OHThe pilot's failure to use carburetor heat in cruise flight. Carburetor icing conditions and a ditch were factors.NTSB NYC06LA070Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7FC · Dover-Foxcroft, METhe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which failed to detect ice in the fuel system, resulting in a loss of engine power during takeoff-initial climb, and an in-flight collision with trees.NTSB SEA05LA176Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAlon A-2A · Helena, MTThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a forced landing and nose over. A factor contributing to the accident was the ground bordering the runway pavement.NTSB ATL04LA100Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAlon A2 · Fort Pierce, FLThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation resulting from a crack in the gascolator bowl.NTSB FTW04LA096Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Portland, TXThe pilots failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertant stall while executing a forced landing. A factor was the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI04LA082Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAlon A2 Ercoupe · Hawley, MNThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the fence post.NTSB SEA01LA109Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8F · Salem, ORLoss of engine power during cruise flight for an undetermined reason. A factor in the accident was tall grass in the landing area.NTSB CHI00LA109Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-11 · Sherwood, NDcarburetor ice and the pilot's improper decisions when to use carburetor heat and to perform a soft field landing. Factors relating to this accident were the improper use of carburetor heat, the soft field landing attempt, and the snow covered field.NTSB NYC97LA114Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8F · New Town, PAThe pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in an intermittent fuel supply, and a loss of engine power.NTSB SEA96LA203Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportForney F-1 · Bozeman, MTthe pilot's failure to adequately service the engine with oil before flight, which resulted in a loss of oil pressure and a subsequent forced landing. The high vegetation and embankment at the forced landing site were related factors.NTSB BFO94LA154Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Montpelier, VTThe loss of engine power for reasons undetermined.NTSB ATL94LA015Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8F · Griffin, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering following a loss of engine power for unknown reasons.NTSB NYC94LA012Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe T8F · Vernon, NJThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which failed to detect an unsecured dipstick, resulting in oil starvation and the loss of engine power.NTSB ANC91LA101Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Chataniak Vly, AKPartial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.NTSB LAX91LA290Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAlon A2 · Trinity Center, CAThe pilot's failure to ensure an adequate supply of fuel was available. Contributing to this accident was soft terrain.NTSB NYC89LA163Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-11 · Walpole, MEA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the powerline which the airplane contacted.NTSB NYC89LA144Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAlon Aircoupe A-2 · Cattaraugus, NYEngine power loss due to fuel starvation resulting from the installation of an improper fuel pump. A factor related to the accident was: trees in the emergency landing area.NTSB CHI89LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7EC · Bainbridge, OHNTSB CHI88LA133Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAlon A2 · Flushing, MIDuring initial takeoff climb the acft experienced a loss of engine power at approximately 30' to 40' above the ground. The pilot elected to execute a forced landing on the grassy infield of the airport because insufficient runway remained. The acft struck the…NTSB LAX88LA166Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7EC · Mayer, AZNTSB ATL87LA263Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Jesup, GADuring initial takeoff the aircraft's engine lost power and the aircraft collided with the ground. Investigation revealed the carburetor inlet filter was 50 percent plugged with rusty material and two tablespoons of rusty water remained in the carburetor…NTSB FTW86LA143Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportForney F-1A · Wagoner, OKAn 80 yr old stu plt with an expired medical certificate was using auto fuel in the acft without an STC. FAA records forthe acft showed a sale was pending for svrl yrs. During flt, the plt decided to make a precautionary landing when the engine began 'running…NTSB SEA86LA180Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140A · Colville, WAWhile making a power off approach to simulate a forced landing an over shoot was assured. The plt added pwr and the engine ceased operating. In order to avoid trees at the end of the runway the pilot made a 90 degree turn to land in a plowed field. The acft…NTSB MIA86FA184Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAeronca 7CCM · Boynton Beach, FLAccording to witnesses, the acft entered a turn shortly after taking off from a touch-&-go landing, then stalled & began to spin to the right. The acft impacted the ground at the edge of a canal, aprx 1000 ft from the dept end of the rwy. One witness stated…NTSB LAX86LA096Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8F · Half Moon Bay, CAThe plt reported that on approach he was 'a little high & hot' for the 5000-FT-long rwy. He said that at midfield he was 100 ft. AGL & he decided to go around. Upon applying power only 700 RPM was obtained, so he then attempted to land the acft at the end of…NTSB NYC85LA089Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-D · Sussex, NJThe acft experienced a loss of eng pwr during climb shortly after takeoff and was substantially damaged during the forced landing which resulted. The plt reported the eng coughed and lost pwr, however, when the throttle was pumped, pwr returned. Pwr was then…NTSB NYC85LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7EC · Machias, MEAbout 30 min into the flt the plt noticed a higher than normal engine oil temp. Shortly thereafter the engine lost pwr. During the forced landing in a river bed the acft collided with large boulders.NTSB FTW82DA050Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 140 · Bald Knob, ARAn estimate two hours of fuel was observed in the aircraft during the preflight inspection. About 24 minutes after takeoff, the engine lost power during takeoff from a touch and go landing. The power loss occurred at about 100 to 150 ft AGL. The instructor…