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NTSB investigations: Continental C90 series, MI

34 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.

Defining event

Finding

Phase of flight

Aircraft model

Cases per year

19642026

NTSB investigations: Continental C90 series, MI per year, 1964–2026: 34 cases
1964	1
1965	4
1966	1
1968	2
1970	3
1971	1
1972	1
1973	2
1974	1
1975	1
1977	2
1979	1
1980	1
1981	1
1984	1
1985	2
1988	1
1989	1
1996	1
2007	1
2011	1
2014	1
2015	1
2017	1
2019	1

Where

Latest cases

Query with SQL

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" = 'MI' 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\" = 'MI' 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" = 'MI' 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 CEN19CA062Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18 · Iron Mountain, MIThe pilot's distraction and subsequent loss of situational awareness and visual horizon in overcast sky conditions, which led to an unrecognized descent during a low-level maneuver and subsequent impact with snow-covered terrain.Jan 19, 2019 · N3298Z · Substantial damage NTSB CEN17LA135Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8F · Vicksburg, MIThe pilot's inadvertent contact with the propeller while hand propping the engine, which resulted in a fatal injury.Mar 20, 2017 · N2007B · No damage NTSB CEN15LA332Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAlon A2 · Holland, MIA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning.Jul 19, 2015 · N5607F · Substantial damage NTSB CEN14CA404Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18 · Traverse City, MIThe pilot's loss of directional control during landing, resulting in a runway excursion and the airplane nosing over.Jul 31, 2014 · N8461D · Substantial damage NTSB CEN11CA191Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportErcoupe 415-CD · Newaygo, MIThe pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff from a frozen lake.Jan 30, 2011 · N127G · Substantial damage NTSB CHI07CA178Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7EC · Hillsdale, MIThe aircraft control not maintained by the pilot during landing rollout.Jun 24, 2007 · N7597E · Substantial damage NTSB CHI97LA001Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140A · Allegan, MIthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.Oct 3, 1996 · N5393C · Substantial damage NTSB CHI89LA093Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Linden, MIThe pilot's poor judgement, poor aircraft handling, and the resultant hard touchdown.May 17, 1989 · N4240N · Destroyed NTSB 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…Jun 2, 1988 · N6589Q · Substantial damage NTSB CHI85LA203Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140A · Owosso, MIThe plt-in-command allowed the passenger in the right seat, a rated plt, to land the acft. This plt lost directional control during the landing roll & the acft ground looped. During the second ground loop the right main landing gear axle separated from the…May 19, 1985 · N3797V · Substantial damage NTSB CHI85LA098Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140A · Three Rivers, MIThe ski equipped aircraft was taxiing on the frozen surface of the lake when the two bottom bolts that attached the right ski to the gear leg failed the overload failed the two top bolts and the ski failed out and up at a forty five degree angle this…Jan 27, 1985 · N5603C · Substantial damage NTSB CHI84LA202Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8E · Ortonville, MIThe acft landed hard short of the rwy, bounced, & both landing gear collapsed.May 19, 1984 · N455C · Substantial damage NTSB CHI81FEC42Accident · No injuriesClosedBellanca 7FC · Ann Arbor, MIAug 30, 1981 · N7690E · Substantial damage NTSB CHI80FA050Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-11S · Orleans, MIJul 4, 1980 · N5065H · Substantial damage NTSB CHI79FEC18Accident · No injuriesClosedForney F-1 · Mason, MIFeb 6, 1979 · N7542C · Substantial damage NTSB CHI77FET30Accident · Minor injuriesClosedBellanca 7FC · Baroda, MIJul 28, 1977 · N4853E · Substantial damage NTSB CHI77FEC34Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8F · Clio, MIJun 27, 1977 · N2225B · Substantial damage NTSB CHI75FEC41Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Mason, MIMar 19, 1975 · N76264 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI74DEM58Accident · No injuriesClosedChampion 7FC · Lansing, MIApr 26, 1974 · N7539E · Substantial damage NTSB CHI73FEC30Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Milan, MIApr 19, 1973 · N3535G · Substantial damage NTSB CHI73FEC21Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Plymouth, MIJan 7, 1973 · N2177V · Destroyed NTSB CHI73FEM10Accident · No injuriesClosedMooney M10 · Greenville, MIJul 10, 1972 · N9772M · Substantial damage NTSB CHI72FEC03Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Pontiac, MIAug 21, 1971 · N76130 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI71FBJ20Accident · Minor injuriesClosedChampion 7FC · Indian River, MIAug 21, 1970 · N4874E · Substantial damage NTSB CHI71DBJ13Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-11S · Cadillac, MIJul 19, 1970 · N5562H · Substantial damage NTSB CHI70FBJ88Accident · Minor injuriesClosedChampion 7FC · Bath, MIJun 21, 1970 · N9043B · Substantial damage NTSB CHI68F0770Accident · No injuriesClosedForney F-1A · Detroit, MIJun 8, 1968 · N3041G · Substantial damage NTSB CHI68F0588Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 120 · Saginaw, MIFeb 4, 1968 · N4267N · Substantial damage NTSB CHI66D0537Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Petersburg, MIFeb 5, 1966 · N2473V · Substantial damage NTSB CHI66F0321Accident · No injuriesClosedAircoupe A-2 · Freeland, MIOct 5, 1965 · N6358V · Substantial damage NTSB CHI66F0220Accident · No injuriesClosedChampion 7FC · Flushing, MISep 16, 1965 · N8531E · Substantial damage NTSB CHI65F0192Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · Ann Arbor, MIMay 21, 1965 · N7171D · Substantial damage NTSB CHI65F0047Accident · Minor injuriesClosedLuscombe 8F · Muskegon, MIFeb 28, 1965 · N815B · Substantial damage NTSB UNK64X1848Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182 · Ann Arbor, MIMay 19, 1964 · N3791V · Substantial damage