NTSB investigations: Continental C90 series
1,117 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Continental C90 series. 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.
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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'))
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'))
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 LAX03LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe T-8F · El Cajon, CAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions and loss of directional control during landing.NTSB NYC03LA044Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8F · Newport, METhe fatigue failure of a the cylinder wall.NTSB NYC03FA021Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M10 · Fairfield, NJThe inadequate visual lookout of both pilots. Factors in the accident were the FAA controller's failure to provide a traffic advisory, the improper decision among the three controllers to leave only one controller in the cab, and night conditions.NTSB LAX03LA003Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Avalon, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude while maneuvering at low altitude. Factors were the pilot's fatigue and the distraction of trying to drop a message onto a boat.NTSB NYC02LA181Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Belmar, NJThe improper use of an fuel additive which resulted in a power loss. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain.NTSB LAX02LA263Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPravecek Lawrence Varieze · Rio Linda, CAthe loss of engine power caused by fuel exhaustion due to a fuel tank leak. Also causal was the inadequate maintenance performed on the repair of the fuel tank by unknown maintenance personnel.NTSB CHI02LA204Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8F · Farmington, MOThe locked brake and the aircraft control not being possible due to the locked brake.NTSB IAD02LA073Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-11S · Palermo, MEpilot's failure to maintain directional control and his inadequate compensation for wind. A factor was the crosswind.NTSB SEA02LA080Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7-EC · Flying M Ranch, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while applying the brakes during the landing roll. Factors include a tailwind and trees at the far end of the airstrip.NTSB DEN02LA008Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Nephi, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the transmission wires while maneuvering. A contributing factor was the low altitude flight performed by the pilot.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 CHI01LA323Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7EC · Clear Lake, MNThe pilot not maintaining directional control of the airplane during the takeoff. A factor was the soybean crop.NTSB LAX01LA293Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7FC · Reno, NVThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB SEA01LA114Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7EC · Mattawa, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing roll. Contributing factors were the gusty crosswind condition and the high vegetation (sage brush) which the aircraft rolled into before nosing over.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 DEN01LA089Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140A · Greeley, COtotal failure of the right main landing gear spring due to fatigue.NTSB ANC01LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportForney F-1A · Whittier, AKThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and his selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. A factor in the accident was snow-covered terrain.NTSB LAX01LA090Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8F · Tombstone, AZThe pilot's lack of directional control on the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop and inadvertent nose over.NTSB CHI01LA039Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7CCM-200 · Corning, IAThe pilot did not adequately compensate for the wind conditions and the subsequent failure to maintain control of the airplane. Factors associated with the accident were the crosswind, the runway light, and the tree.NTSB CHI01LA027Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportForney F1A · Austin, MNthe proper glide path not being maintained by the pilot which resulted in the proper touchdown point not being obtained during the approach. A factor to the accident was the rising embankment.NTSB NYC00LA194Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Alliance, OHThe pilot's improper decision to abort the takeoff. A factor in this accident was the dark night conditions.NTSB NYC00LA185Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe Forney F-1 · Leechburg, PAA severed oil pressure line, which resulted in an off airport landing.NTSB SEA00LA126Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Toston, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude to avoid contact with the ground. Contributing factors were the downdraft conditions and the fence post.NTSB FTW00LA132Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Hunter, OKThe pilot's inadequate preflight resulting in the loss of the oil cap and subsequent loss of engine oil. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the landing.NTSB SEA00LA076Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Red Lodge, MTA high density altitude and inadequate preflight planning/preparation. Not attaining a proper climb rate, not maintaining a proper runway alignment, and gusting wind conditions were factors.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 ATL00LA025Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Clearwater, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain visual lookout during flight operations under Visual Flight Rules. A factor is that the pilot was not on the airport radio frequency.NTSB DEN00LA031Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8E · San Luis, COThe pilot's inadequate in-flight decision, and the subsequent inadvertent stall/mush. Factors were the pilot's lack of total experience in mountain flying, the high density altitude, and downdraft weather conditions.NTSB SEA00FA030Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 140A · Harper, ORThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain terrain clearance. Factors include meteorological conditions obscuring the pilot's visibility and incapacitation due to illegal substances.NTSB MIA00LA039Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPitts S1C · Creedmore, NCThe pilot's failure to select the reserve position of the fuel tank resulting in loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and a nose over during a forced landing.NTSB FTW00LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7FC · Powderly, TXThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane, during which he failed to detect the disconnected tailwheel steering assembly.NTSB ANC99LA136Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Cordova, AKThe pilot's failure to avoid obstructions during takeoff. A factor associated with this accident was the high brush along the river bank.NTSB CHI99LA210Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-CD · Jacksonville, ILA material defect in the sloshing compound. Factors were the blocked fuel system, inspection not identifying material defect, and the crop field.NTSB ANC99LA089Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Sitka, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions. Factors in the accident were a crosswind, and the pilot's lack of total experience in the type of airplane.NTSB NYC99LA117Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-11 · Leesburg, VAThe pilot-in-command's (CFI) failure to maintain control of the airplane.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 DEN99LA001Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140A · Belen, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors were his inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind conditions, and the airplane manufacturer's failure to provide adequate performance data.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 SEA98LA057Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7-EC · Glendive, MTThe pilot's delayed remedial action and his inadvertent entry into a ground loop.NTSB NYC98LA084Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Linden, NJThe pilot in commands improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB LAX98LA071Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Goodyear, AZThe inadvertent brake activation by the student pilot while practicing touch-and-go landings.NTSB LAX98FA064Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-11 · Willow Beach, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft for undetermined reasons.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 NYC97LA106Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-17 · Mansfield, MAThe inadequate procedure for hand-prop starting of the engine.NTSB ATL97LA062Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Clearwater, FLThe pilot's failure to select the fuller tank for takeoff that resulted in fuel starvation to the engine, and the subsequent total loss of engine power.NTSB SEA97LA073Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Arlington, WALanding long (improper touchdown point) and collapse of the main landing gear during an intentional swerve or groundloop. Factors include excessive airspeed on approach.NTSB ANC97LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHefty Polar CUB · Anchorage, AKfailure of the pilot to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance from a snow berm during the landing. The snow berm and flat light conditions were related factors.