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NTSB investigations: Continental C90 series, MN

59 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, MN per year, 1964–2026: 59 cases
1964	6
1965	3
1966	8
1967	6
1969	4
1970	1
1972	2
1973	2
1974	3
1975	2
1976	2
1977	1
1978	1
1979	1
1985	1
1987	3
1989	1
1991	2
1993	1
2000	1
2001	2
2003	1
2004	1
2008	2
2018	1
2025	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" = 'MN' 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\" = 'MN' 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" = 'MN' 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 CEN25LA264Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAlon A2 · Pipestone, MNThe failure of the left brake to release due to corrosion and pitting of the caliper piston and bore, which resulted in a runway excursion.Jul 20, 2025 · N6557Q · Substantial damage NTSB CEN18FA297Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Alexandria, MNThe pilot's intentional low-altitude flight, which resulted in an impact with power lines.Jul 29, 2018 · N85506 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI08CA250Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J-3 · North Branch, MNThe loss of engine power as a result of oil starvation to the number one rod bearing and number one connecting rod. Contributing to the accident was the rough terrain.Aug 10, 2008 · N42080 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI08LA080Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Grand Meadow, MNThe pilot's continued visual flight into an area of known instrument meteorological conditions in an airplane not equipped for instrument flight, and his failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering at low altitude.Feb 8, 2008 · N3537V · Substantial damage NTSB CHI04LA082Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAlon A2 Ercoupe · Hawley, MNThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the fence post.Feb 28, 2004 · N825DC · Substantial damage NTSB CHI03LA112Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Grand Rapids, MNThe pilot's failure to obtain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall. The short, soft, takeoff area, and the trees were contributing factors.Feb 28, 2003 · N84868 · Destroyed 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.Oct 1, 2001 · N1746E · Destroyed 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.Sep 25, 2001 · N81910 · Substantial damage 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.Oct 30, 2000 · N3028G · Substantial damage NTSB CHI93LA082Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Warren, MNThe pilot's inadequate compensation for variable wind conditions during landing. The crosswind was a factor.Feb 1, 1993 · N3571V · Substantial damage NTSB CHI92LA050Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Minneapolis, MNRemedial action was not performed by the CFI. A factor related to the accident was directional control was not maintained by the student pilot.Dec 10, 1991 · N72625 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI91LA240Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3 · Saint Leo, MNPerformance data was misjudged resulting in a positive climb not being attained by the pilot. A factor related to the accident was high density altitude.Jul 20, 1991 · N1402N · Substantial damage NTSB MKC89LA111Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8F · Ramsey, MNThe passengers interference with the flight controls and the pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft. Contributing to the severity of the accident was the ditch located short of the runway which the aircraft contacted.May 21, 1989 · N2746K · Substantial damage NTSB CHI87LA182Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3 · Vermillion Lake, MNWhile attempting to return to land after the loss of power, the right wing tip hit the water and the aircraft flipped upside down into the lake. According to a mechanic who inspected the aircraft after the accident, the coils and condensers on both magnetos…Aug 3, 1987 · N6562H · Substantial damage NTSB CHI87LA138Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 11CC · Inver Grove Hts, MNAfter a loss of power, aircraft stalled. Although power was regained, aircraft crashed approx. 10 feet east of a grass strip adjacent to the seaplane base. Inspection revealed no mechanical malfunction or engine problem.Jun 5, 1987 · N4231E · Substantial damage NTSB CHI87LA080Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7EC · Big Fork, MNAfter several unsuccessful attempts to takeoff from a snow-covered lake, the plt found a plowed area leading to a fish house. He taxied to the area and began to takeoff towards the east. On lift-off, the left aileron struck the top of the fish house. The plt…Feb 7, 1987 · N4715E · Substantial damage NTSB CHI85LA144Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7EC · Lake Elmo, MNOn takeoff, at about 150 ft AGL, all power was lost and the pilot executed a forced landing on the airport. Post-accident inspection revealed contamination in the fuel manifold valve.Mar 18, 1985 · N7401B · Substantial damage NTSB MKC79DER34Accident · Minor injuriesClosedChampion 7FC · Glencoe, MNApr 17, 1979 · N7546E · Substantial damage NTSB MKC78DER78Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Brandon, MNJul 25, 1978 · N81534 · Substantial damage NTSB MKC77FA040Accident · 2 fatalClosedAeronca 7AC · Grand Rapids, MNSep 18, 1977 · N3702E · Substantial damage NTSB MKC76DER81Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7EC · Olivia, MNJul 19, 1976 · N7592B · Substantial damage NTSB MKC76DER61Accident · Minor injuriesClosedChampion 7EC · Fertile, MNApr 25, 1976 · N9861B · Destroyed NTSB MKC76FER28Accident · No injuriesClosedVolmer VJ-22 · Minneapolis, MNSep 22, 1975 · N5918 · Substantial damage NTSB MKC75DER54Accident · No injuriesClosedChampion 7EC · Northfield, MNMar 4, 1975 · N4837E · Substantial damage NTSB MKC75DER22Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7CCM · Alexandria, MNSep 3, 1974 · N4642E · Substantial damage NTSB MKC74FER65Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7EC · Silver Bay, MNJun 29, 1974 · N2139E · Substantial damage NTSB MKC74DER66Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · Fergus Falls, MNJun 18, 1974 · N7071B · Substantial damage NTSB MKC74DER43Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · Intl Falls, MNAug 18, 1973 · N5415H · Substantial damage NTSB MKC73DER47Accident · No injuriesClosedMooney M10 · Willmar, MNApr 3, 1973 · N9530V · Substantial damage NTSB MKC73DER05Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Princeton, MNJun 8, 1972 · N3577V · Substantial damage NTSB MKC72FER59Accident · No injuriesClosedChampion 7FC · Mankato, MNMay 16, 1972 · N9988Y · Substantial damage NTSB MKC70DDM16Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Winsted, MNApr 5, 1970 · N1456B · Substantial damage NTSB MKC70F0078Accident · Minor injuriesClosedVolmer VJ-22 · Excelsior, MNJul 4, 1969 · N9471 · Destroyed NTSB MKC69D0422Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Willmar, MNApr 19, 1969 · N3577V · Substantial damage NTSB MKC69D0408Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Silver Bay, MNApr 12, 1969 · N1830E · Substantial damage NTSB MKC69D0325Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Clitherall, MNJan 17, 1969 · N3340E · Substantial damage NTSB MKC67D0093Accident · No injuriesClosedChampion 7EC · Grand Rapids, MNJul 15, 1967 · N7401B · Substantial damage NTSB MKC68D0076Accident · No injuriesClosedAlon A-2 · Finlayson, MNJul 4, 1967 · N6525Q · Substantial damage NTSB MKC68D0246Accident · No injuriesClosedSmith PSA-1 · Pennock, MNJun 17, 1967 · N14H · Substantial damage NTSB MKC67D0601Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7EC · Ranier, MNMay 7, 1967 · N4370C · Substantial damage NTSB MKC67D0578Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Thief R Flls, MNMar 27, 1967 · N3612V · Substantial damage NTSB MKC67F0608Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper J-3C · Virginia, MNFeb 19, 1967 · N70955 · Destroyed NTSB MKC67F0383Accident · Minor injuriesClosedAeronca 7CCM · Phelphs, MNDec 31, 1966 · N4642E · Substantial damage NTSB MKC67F0238Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Franklin, MNSep 17, 1966 · N2237V · Substantial damage NTSB MKC67D0186Accident · No injuriesClosedAlon A-2 · Silver Bay, MNAug 26, 1966 · N6552Q · Substantial damage NTSB MKC67F0049Accident · No injuriesClosedChampion 7FC · Mankato, MNJun 19, 1966 · N7544B · Substantial damage NTSB MKC66D0518Accident · Minor injuriesClosedChampion 7FC · White Bear Lk, MNApr 24, 1966 · N9970Y · Substantial damage NTSB MKC66D0488Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7CCM · Eveleth, MNMar 21, 1966 · N2924E · Substantial damage NTSB MKC66D0493Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Baudette, MNFeb 27, 1966 · N9929C · Substantial damage NTSB MKC66D0469Accident · No injuriesClosedChanpion 7FC · Hopkins, MNFeb 5, 1966 · N9072B · Substantial damage