NTSB investigations: Continental C90 series, AK
95 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.
Cases per year
| 1964 | 2 |
|---|---|
| 1965 | 6 |
| 1966 | 3 |
| 1968 | 2 |
| 1969 | 4 |
| 1971 | 3 |
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1973 | 3 |
| 1975 | 3 |
| 1976 | 1 |
| 1977 | 1 |
| 1978 | 4 |
| 1979 | 4 |
| 1980 | 1 |
| 1982 | 2 |
| 1983 | 2 |
| 1984 | 2 |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1986 | 2 |
| 1987 | 4 |
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1992 | 3 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1999 | 3 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2004 | 3 |
| 2005 | 2 |
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2010 | 3 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2016 | 4 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Where
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Query with SQL
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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'AK' 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 ('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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'AK' 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 ('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 ANC26LA041Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openPiper PA-11 · Susitna, AKNTSB ANC25LA026Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAeronca 7CCM · Kenai, AKA total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing as a result of the pilot’s inadequate use of carburetor heat.NTSB ANC22FA053Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportChampion 7EC · Valdez, AKThe pilot’s decision to continue visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions which resulted in loss of control and collision with terrain.NTSB ANC21LA034Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 140 · Palmer, AKThe pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing and his excessive braking which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB ANC19LA054Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA 18 · Beluga, AKThe pilot’s decision to perform a takeoff with an overweight float-equipped airplane, which resulted in diminished climb performance.NTSB GAA18CA398Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7CCM · Palmer, AKThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing, an attempted go-around, and a subsequent nose-over.NTSB ANC17FA012Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 11 · Aniak, AKThe pilot's intentional flight of the airplane into terrain in an act of suicide.NTSB ANC16CA066Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18 · McGrath, AKThe pilot's excessive taxi speed, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent nose over.NTSB ANC16FA065Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportHefty Polar Cub · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's severe impairment from carbon monoxide poisoning in flight, which resulted in a loss of control and a subsequent collision with trees and terrain.NTSB ANC16CA058Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J5A · Sterling, AKThe pilot's improper fuel management, which led to fuel exhaustion and a subsequent forced landing on a road too narrow for the airplane.NTSB ANC12CA044Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSilvaire Luscombe 8F · Tok, AKThe pilot's inadvertent and excessive application of brake pressure during landing, which resulted in a nose over.NTSB ANC10CA092Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J5A · Chickaloon, AKThe pilot's excessive use of brakes during a rejected takeoff, resulting in a nose over.NTSB ANC10FA076Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-11 · Willow, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin and impact with the ground.NTSB ANC10CA070Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportChampion 7EC · Soldotna, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the initial climb.NTSB ANC09CA096Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot’s decision to land on unsuitable terrain, which resulted in a loss of control and a collision with trees.NTSB ANC09CA037Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Haines, AKThe pilot's decision to practice takeoff and landings on unsuitable terrain, which resulted in a nose-over on takeoff.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 ANC05CA024Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-19 · Big Lake, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff/landing/taxi area, which resulted in an on-ground encounter with a berm, a loss of control on the ground, and collapse of the main landing gear. Factors associated with the accident were flat light conditions,…NTSB ANC05CA011Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportChampion 7FC · Talkeetna, AKThe instructor pilot's inadequate supervision of the student, which resulted in a loss of control during the landing roll, and subsequent nose over.NTSB ANC04CA105Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Healy, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a collision with vegetation and a nose over. A factor contributing to the accident was a tailwind.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 ANC03FAMS1Accident · 2 fatalMissing aircraftFinal reportAlon A-2 (Aircoupe) · Ketchikan, AKUndetermined. .NTSB ANC03LA058Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140A · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's excessive application of the brakes during the landing roll of a short field landing, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.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 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 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 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 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.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 ANC93LA001Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7EC · Eureka, AKThe pilot-in command's inadequate preflight inspection which resulted in a power loss due to ice in the fuel system.NTSB ANC92FA162Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportChampion 7EC · Seward, AKThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain an adequate altitude in mountainous terrain, in moderate-to-severe turbulent conditions, which resulted in a loss of control. In addition, the pilot was physically impaired due to alcohol. Factors contributing to the…NTSB ANC92LA075Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca Champion 7CCM · Willow, AKThe complete failure of the connecting rod. Factors were the high vegetation and the pilot not maintaining a proper altitude to successfully complete a forced landing.NTSB ANC91LA101Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Chataniak Vly, AKPartial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.NTSB ANC90LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-11 · King Salmon, AKPilot-in-command's failure to maintain airplane control.NTSB ANC89LA180Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Windy Fork, AKImproper planning/decision by the pilot.NTSB ANC89FA143Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-19 · Anchorage, AKOperation with a known deficiency in the aircraft and water contamination of the fuel due to inadequate preflight preparation by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were: lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing and tree(s).NTSB ANC89LA136Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Sparrevohn, AKPilot-in-command's failure to maintained directional control of the airplane during takeoff. The misjudged terrain was a contributing factor in the eventual outcome.NTSB ANC89LA135Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Kodiak, AKThe pilot failed to maintain directional control and inadvertently allowed the aircraft to ground loop.NTSB ANC89LA087Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-100 · Knik River, AKThe failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain control of the airplane on the ground by proper use of the flight controls during gusting winds.NTSB ANC89LA047Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-11 · Igiugig, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane and his failure to understand the performance parameters of his airplane.NTSB ANC87FA112Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Anchorage, AKTwo certificated flight instructors intended to practice landings in a tail wheel airplane. Shortly after the first take off, the PIC stated that there was an abrupt loss of power. The airplane was unable to return to the airport and crashed on a residential…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 ANC87FA031Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportChampion 7EC · Anchorage, AKThe pilot-in-command accomplished unauthorized repairs to his airplane after an incident four days earlier. He repaired the right main landing gear by using a common door hinge to attach it to the fuselage. Upon landing, the door hinge failed and control of…NTSB ANC87FA033Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportChampion 7EC · Kenai, AKThe pilot allowed the wing tip to descend into brush and willows while turning to avoid obscured sky conditions. The turn was downwind and the airplane stalled and struck the snow while skidding sideways.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 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 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 ANC84FA044Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportChampion 7EC · Anchorage, AKThe acft swerved and collided with a snowbank during landing. The wind was calm and the rwy dry. After the collision the right landing gear collapsed.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…