NTSB investigations: Continental C90 series, TX
63 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 | 5 |
|---|---|
| 1965 | 3 |
| 1966 | 3 |
| 1967 | 9 |
| 1968 | 1 |
| 1969 | 2 |
| 1970 | 2 |
| 1971 | 1 |
| 1972 | 2 |
| 1973 | 2 |
| 1974 | 1 |
| 1977 | 1 |
| 1981 | 2 |
| 1982 | 2 |
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1992 | 2 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1995 | 2 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 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\" = 'TX' 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" = 'TX' 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 CEN26LA244Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCassutt Iiim · Odessa, TXThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during the initial climb, which led to an aerodynamic stall and a loss of airplane control at too low of an altitude to recover. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of recent…NTSB CEN25LA188Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Vega, TXThe airplane’s inadvertent encounter with a localized low boundary layer, which caused a wind shift, and a gusting tailwind during final approach, that resulted in the pilot deciding to impact a wind cone and a subsequent impact with terrain. Contributing was…NTSB CEN25FA005Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportChampion 7EC · Fort Worth, TXOn October 7, 2024, about 1240 central daylight time, a Champion 7EC airplane, N4337C, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Fort Worth, Texas. The pilot sustained fatal injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…NTSB CEN23LA170Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportLuscombe 8F · Palmer, TXThe installation of an unapproved rudder control cable, which resulted in a fatigue failure and subsequent loss of rudder control during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident was the mechanic’s inadequate inspection of the rudder control system.NTSB CEN21FA327Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportLuscombe 8F · Comstock, TXImpact with terrain for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB CEN21LA085Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportLuscombe 8 · Manvel, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines during his attempted landing and his loss of situational awareness that led to him to misidentify a pipeline field for the landing airpark.NTSB CEN21LA233Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 140 · Edinburg, TXThe collapse of the airplane’s left main landing gear for a reason that could not be determined based upon the available evidence.NTSB GAA18CA061Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8 · Caldwell, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain yaw control and the exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack in the traffic pattern, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin.NTSB CEN16LA219Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFlohr David J R 80 Tiger Moth · Decatur, TXA failure of the electric fuel boost pump, which resulted in fuel starvation and a subsequent total loss of engine power.NTSB CEN13LA111Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper L-18C · Graham, TXThe failure of an engine connecting rod and the subsequent loss of oil pressure, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB CEN12CA081Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportFenton Davis DA-2A · Center, TXThe pilot’s inadequate compensation for gusty, crosswind conditions while landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane.NTSB CEN10LA478Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7CCM · Justin, TXA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's delay in transferring fuel from the gravity feed wing tanks to the main tank.NTSB DFW07CA033Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportStits Flut-R-Bug SA6B · Camerson, TXThe pilot's improper landing flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing which resulted in a hard landing. A factor was the delayed remedial action by the flight instructor.NTSB DFW06CA189Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA19/L-18C · Katy, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin.NTSB FTW04LA096Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Portland, TXThe pilots failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertant stall while executing a forced landing. A factor was the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.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 FTW97LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8F · Floydada, TXThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind during landing. Factors were the crosswind and the locked left main wheel brake.NTSB FTW96LA052Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7FC · Fredericksburg, TXthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors were the binding tailwheel and the pilot's lack of experience in tailwheel airplanes.NTSB FTW95LA272Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-95 · Rio Hondo, TXThe failure of the pilot to properly supervise a non-passenger resulting in the individual being struck by the propeller.NTSB FTW94LA249Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Archer City, TXFuel contamination induced power loss. Factors were the improper refueling techniques used by the pilot and the lack of suitable terrain onto which a forced landing could be executed.NTSB FTW92LA174Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7FC · Paris, TXFuel exhaustion power loss. Factors were a loose fuel cap, inadequate preflight by the pilot and the lack of suitable terrain.NTSB FTW92LA128Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportForney F-1 · Mason, TXThe pilot's delay in proceeding to a suitable alternate when his fuel state became questionable and his subsequent loss of control during the off airport precautionary landing. A factor was the gusty wind conditions on landing.NTSB FTW91LA099Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7FC · Medina, TXThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout.NTSB FTW90LA180Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M-10 · Roscoe, TXThe pilot's loss of directional control. A factor was: rough/uneven terrain.NTSB FTW89LA164Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140A · Austin, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aidrcraft. The gusty crosswind condition was a related factor.NTSB FTW86LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M-10 · Abilene, TXWhile on final approach for runway 17 at elmdale airpark, Abilene, TX, the student pilot lost control of the aircraft when he flared the aircraft and it began to descend. The student attempted to pull back on the wheel, causing the aircraft to enter a stall…NTSB FTW83LA403Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Hitchcock, TXThe acft nosed over during takeoff. The flt said that the rwy was 50 ft wide but had been mowed only to a width of 20 ftthe plt allowed the acft to drift into the high grass alongside the rwy. The acft continued off the rwy and nosed over in tail grass.…NTSB FTW82DA183Accident · No injuriesFinal reportChampion 7EC · Southlake, TXDuring takeoff, the private pilot sitting in the front seat, thought the cowling was loose. The pilot informed the owner and commercial pilot in the rear seat who took control and decided to return to the airport. The pilot landed short of the runway and the…NTSB FTW82DA180Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportNash Cassutt Racer 111M · Sebastian, TXDuring cruise flight the engine misfired then quit and would not restart. The pilot made a forced landing in a grain field and the aircraft nosed over. No preimpact mechanical malfunction or failure was found.NTSB FTW82DRG09Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Charlotte, TXNTSB FTW81DRA49Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7EC · Laporte, TXNTSB FTW77FRA09Accident · No injuriesClosedAlon A2 · North Zulch, TXNTSB FTW75FRG36Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140A · Port Lavaca, TXNTSB FTW74DPA10Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-11 · Waxahachie, TXNTSB FTW73DPA22Accident · No injuriesClosedChampion 7FC · Denison, TXNTSB FTW72FPD34Accident · No injuriesClosedCulver V · Cisco, TXNTSB FTW72FQD24Accident · No injuriesClosedHueberger Ddlbug · El Paso, TXNTSB FTW72DPD24Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140A · Meridian, TXNTSB FTW71FRA26Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140A · Port Oconner, TXNTSB FTW70DRA22Accident · No injuriesClosedErco 415-E · Houston, TXNTSB FTW70D0238Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper J3C-65 · Portland, TXNTSB FTW70D0211Accident · No injuriesClosedErco 415-E · Fort Worth, TXNTSB FTW68F0507Accident · No injuriesClosedAlon A-2 · Castroville, TXNTSB FTW68F0327Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Dallas, TXNTSB FTW68D0216Accident · No injuriesClosedAlon A-2 · Port Aransas, TXNTSB FTW68F0150Accident · Minor injuriesClosedAlon A-2 · Fabens, TXNTSB FTW68F0085Accident · No injuriesClosedChampion 7EC · Pearland, TXNTSB FTW68D0065Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Burleson, TXNTSB FTW67F0642Accident · Minor injuriesClosedAlon A-2 · Littlefield, TXNTSB FTW67D0601Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140A · Dalhart, TX