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NTSB investigations: Continental C90 series, IL

44 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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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" = 'IL' 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

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\" = 'IL' 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" = 'IL' 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

Run 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 ERA26FA114Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportTailwind W-8 · Poplar Grove, ILOn February 14, 2026, about 1600 central standard time, an experimental, amateur-built Tailwind W-8 airplane, N9424H, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Poplar Grove, Illinois. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a…Feb 14, 2026 · N9424H · Destroyed NTSB GAA16CA212Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Poplar Grove, ILThe pilot's visual disorientation and failure to monitor the altimeter during a night approach, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.Apr 30, 2016 · N4242H · Substantial damage NTSB CEN11CA033Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportMcClish B85C · New Baden, ILThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing.Oct 22, 2010 · N1611N · Substantial damage NTSB CEN10CA095Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140A · Urbana, ILThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the crosswind landing.Jan 13, 2010 · N5353C · Substantial damage NTSB CHI08CA087Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Poplar Grove, ILThe left wing skin "fabric patch" separated from the wing ribs and spars for an undetermined reason.Feb 23, 2008 · N3527V · Substantial damage NTSB CHI07LA240Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAircoupe F-1A · Greenwood, ILThe loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, which resulted in the pilot having to perform a forced landing to unsuitable terrain. Factors contributing to the accident were the carburetor icing conditions and the broken carbuerator heat lever.Jul 30, 2007 · N3041G · Substantial damage NTSB CHI04CA160Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportChampion 7FC · Carmi, ILThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, his decision to continue the takeoff when the aircraft had left the runway surface, and his selection of unsuitable terrain for the continued takeoff. An additional cause was the…Jun 20, 2004 · N7690E · Substantial damage 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.Jul 4, 1999 · N127G · Substantial damage NTSB CHI90LA259Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Lebanon, ILthe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons while executing a go-around with insufficient runway remaining for a forced landing. A factor in the accident was the structures at the end of the runway that the pilot was attempting to avoid. This report was…Sep 6, 1990 · N2229B · Substantial damage NTSB CHI90LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140A · Peoria, ILInadequate compensation for wind conditions by the pilot. The tailwind, the pilot's improper use of brakes, and his lack of recent experience in the type of aircraft were considered to be contributing factors.Oct 10, 1989 · N9658A · Substantial damage NTSB CHI84LA377Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Olney, ILThe a/c was flown in an airshow by the owner. After he landed the acft was shut down and refueled. The refueling and the preflight were done rapidly to allow the owners son, a student plt, to leave the airport ahead of the crowd. About 3 minutes after takeoff…Sep 3, 1984 · N6620H · Substantial damage NTSB CHI83LA095Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Richview, ILThe acft collised with a ditch and nosed over during a forced landing after the engine stopped in cruise flt. The pilot said he checked the carburetor heat on the ground but did not use it in the air. After the landing the engine was inspected and no…Jan 29, 1983 · N2377V · Substantial damage NTSB CHI80FEE47Accident · 1 fatalClosedVari-Eze Heiman · Huntley, ILSep 1, 1980 · N5021Y · Destroyed NTSB CHI77DEE47Accident · No injuriesClosedChampion 7FC · Moline, ILAug 20, 1977 · N9040B · Substantial damage NTSB CHI77DEV28Accident · Minor injuriesClosedChampion 7EC · Urbana, ILJun 14, 1977 · N9905Y · Substantial damage NTSB CHI76DEE78Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140A · Kankakee, ILSep 12, 1976 · N9445A · Substantial damage NTSB CHI76FEV24Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Minonk, ILJan 4, 1976 · N3618V · Substantial damage NTSB CHI74FEV26Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7EC · Monticello, ILNov 5, 1973 · N85547 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI73FET06Accident · Minor injuriesClosedAlon A2 · Ligonier, ILSep 24, 1972 · N5686F · Substantial damage NTSB CHI72DEE71Accident · No injuriesClosedMGT Mustang MM1 · Lockport, ILApr 9, 1972 · N8710 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI72DCA03Accident · No injuriesClosedChampion 7FC · Columbia, ILMar 19, 1972 · N7694E · Substantial damage NTSB CHI72DEE36Accident · No injuriesClosedChampion 7EC · Lasalle, ILSep 24, 1971 · N7459B · Substantial damage NTSB CHI71DEE86Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Earlville, ILJun 11, 1971 · N76644 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI71DEE68Accident · No injuriesClosedChampion 7FC · Joliet, ILApr 4, 1971 · N7694E · Substantial damage NTSB CHI71FBQ05Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7EC · Savoy, ILAug 1, 1970 · N1536E · Substantial damage NTSB CHI70DBQ13Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · El Paso, ILMay 3, 1970 · N5650C · Substantial damage NTSB CHI70F0242Accident · Serious injuriesClosedChampion 7FC · Danville, ILAug 23, 1969 · N7696E · Substantial damage NTSB CHI70F0265Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · Columbia, ILAug 9, 1969 · N3581Z · Substantial damage NTSB CHI70D0026Accident · Minor injuriesClosedLuscombe 8F · Lockport, ILMay 27, 1969 · N1881B · Substantial damage NTSB CHI69D0635Accident · No injuriesClosedAlon A-2 · Orland Park, ILApr 7, 1969 · N5491E · Substantial damage NTSB CHI69F0390Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140A · Lincoln, ILNov 24, 1968 · N9454A · Substantial damage NTSB CHI68F0767Accident · No injuriesClosedChampion 7FC · Pleasant Hill, ILApr 29, 1968 · N7681E · Substantial damage NTSB CHI68D0489Accident · No injuriesClosedChampion 7FC · Savoy, ILDec 7, 1967 · N8570E · Substantial damage NTSB CHI68D0439Accident · Minor injuriesClosedChampion 7FC · Monticello, ILNov 13, 1967 · N7696E · Substantial damage NTSB CHI68D0517Accident · No injuriesClosedAlon A-2 · Litchfield, ILJul 14, 1967 · N5666F · Substantial damage NTSB CHI68F0126Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Roselle, ILJun 6, 1967 · N241V · Destroyed NTSB CHI67D0205Accident · Minor injuriesClosedChampion 7EC · Urbana, ILMay 16, 1966 · N9904Y · Substantial damage NTSB CHI67D0002Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8F · Ringwood, ILMay 1, 1966 · N2000B · Substantial damage NTSB CHI66F0667Accident · No injuriesClosedChampion 7FC · Champaign, ILMar 25, 1966 · N7690E · Substantial damage NTSB CHI66F0630Accident · No injuriesClosedAlon A-2 · Waukegan, ILMar 11, 1966 · N6357V · Substantial damage NTSB CHI66F0698Accident · No injuriesClosedChampion 7FC · Savoy, ILMar 9, 1966 · N7693E · Substantial damage NTSB UNK64X4173Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8F · Waukegan, ILSep 27, 1964 · N1881B · Substantial damage NTSB UNK64X4081Accident · Serious injuriesClosedChampion 7FC · Columbia, ILSep 20, 1964 · N9043B · Destroyed NTSB UNK64X1577Accident · Minor injuriesClosedChampion 7FC · Champaign, ILMay 2, 1964 · N8568E · Substantial damage