NTSB investigations: Continental C145 series
38 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Continental C145 series, where the first occurrence was “Loss of control - in flight”. 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
| 1982 | 2 |
|---|---|
| 1984 | 2 |
| 1985 | 3 |
| 1987 | 2 |
| 1988 | 3 |
| 1990 | 3 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1992 | 3 |
| 1993 | 2 |
| 1995 | 2 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 2 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2005 | 2 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 3 |
Where
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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.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('17012')
AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o.\"occurrenceNumber\" = 1 AND o.\"occurrenceCode\" = 250))
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."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('17012')
AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 250))
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 MIA08CA008Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGlobe GC-1B · Edenton, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while on final approach resulting in an inadvertent stall.NTSB SEA07CA179Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170A · Bozeman, MTThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and uncontrolled descent into terrain while manuevering to avoid the transmission lines. The sun glare was a factor.NTSB SEA07CA125Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170B · Fairfield, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while turning from base to final, resulting in an inadvertent stall/mush and subsequent collision with terrain.NTSB SEA06LA077Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Clark Fork, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a go-around. A quartering tailwind was a factor.NTSB DFW05FA204Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportGlobe GC-1B · Cypress, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin.NTSB SEA05FA090Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Portland, ORThe pilot's inability to control the airplane due to his incapacitation (carbon monoxide poisoning) from a deteriorated engine exhaust muffler. A contributing factor was the inadequate annual inspection by other maintenance personnel.NTSB ANC04FA084Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Kenai, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed (Vs) while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and loss of control.NTSB DEN04LA093Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Heber City, UTthe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the aborted landing. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to maintain runway alignment, the fence, and the ditch.NTSB DEN02LA047Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Rock Springs, WYthe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during initial takeoff climb. A contributing factor was the gusty crosswind.NTSB DEN02FA043Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 170A · Casper, WYthe pilot's inadvertent flight into adverse weather conditions and his subsequent failure to maintain aircraft control. A factor contributing to this accident was the fog.NTSB FTW02LA041Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGlobe GC-1B · Marion, TXthe pilot's inadvertent stall during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control and the airplane colliding with a fence and a tree. A contributing factor was his lack of experience in the make and model of aircraft.NTSB NYC98FA185Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 170A · Lagrangeville, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin.NTSB NYC98LA133Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Oneonta, NYThe separation of the left rudder cable. A factor was chafing of the cable.NTSB SEA97LA200Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170A · Elk City, IDA horse and children wandered onto the airstrip.NTSB SEA96LA037Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Baker City, ORthe pilot's premature lift-off and inadequate airspeed following liftoff. His use of a public highway as a takeoff area, and a motor vehicle on the highway, were factors.NTSB SEA95LA150Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Afton, WYDirectional control was not maintained. Factors to the accident were: inadequate remedial action and a stall not identified.NTSB ANC95LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170A · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's failure to correct for torque/p factor when adding engine power for the go-around maneuver. The pilot's misjudged flare, delayed go-around, and lack of total experience were factors in the accident.NTSB ANC93LA168Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Wulik River, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. A factor was the crosswind.NTSB ANC93LA074Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170 · Soldotna, AKThe inadequate handling of the airplane by the pilot-in-command.NTSB CHI93LA032Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Kankakee, ILThe pilot-in-command not obtaining directional control prior to landing touch down in a crosswind condition.NTSB ANC92LA153Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Ninilchik, AKThe student pilot entered a low altitude stall/mush during an airdrop maneuver. Factors contributing to the accident were: the low pass maneuver, and the improper altitude.NTSB LAX92LA105Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Austin, NVThe pilot's delay in reversing direction, his continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions, his failure to maintain adequate airspeed and inadvertent stall while maneuvering to reverse direction. Contributing to the accident was weather…NTSB FTW91LA067Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Carlisle, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed above the stalling speed of the airplane and the resultant inadvertent stall. A factor was the emotional state of the pilot.NTSB ANC91FA014Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 170 · 40 W Of Clear, AKThe non-instrument rated pilot-in-command's loss of control while attempting to operate under visual flight rule while in instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was the whiteout condition created by the vast expanse of white lake…NTSB DEN90FA155Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 170 · Fillmore, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in inadvertent stall.NTSB DEN90FA120Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 170A · Dillon, COImproper planning/decision by the pilot, and his failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Factors related to the accident were: the high density altitude and terrain conditions.NTSB ANC88LA120Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Willow, AKAfter the student did a touch and go, during the initial climb out, the airplane stalled and crashed into a row of trees at the end of the runway. The student pilot reportedly startled by turbulence, pulled rapidly back on the control yoke, and the aircraft…NTSB FTW88LA128Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170 · Marble Falls, TXThe pilot lost directional control during the lndg on runway 17. The aircraft collided with the terrain and trees after veering off the right side of the runway. The pilot reported a left quartering headwind of 25 knots gusting to 35 knots. The acft was…NTSB BFO88LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Goldsboro, MDThe plt said he unsuccessfully tried to climb in ground-effect after the acft lifted off before adequate flying speed was obtained. The acft drifted right of the rwy and touched down in a plowed field where it nosed over.NTSB NYC88LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Shirley, MADuring final approach to runway 19 at Shirley, Massachusetts the aircraft rolled inverted. Pilot was able to correct and bring the aircraft upright but did not have enough altitude to clear trees. He set the aircraft into the trees and the wing folded back.NTSB DEN87LA158Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Monument Valley, UTThe plt landed to take pictures in Monument Valley off designated arpt. On takeoff the plt reported that the acft could not maintain sufficient altitude and that he had to make a forced landing. The plt did not report any mechanical failure or malfunction.NTSB DEN85LA194Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Kalispell, MTThe plt was returning from a local pleasure flt, it was a hot day. The plt said that he inadvertently leveled the acft aprx 10 ft high. He said the acft stalled causing a hard landing. The impact caused substantial damage to the acft.NTSB CHI85LA221Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Waseca, MNThe plt stated that on final apch the x-wind correction was good and he had a 45 deg wind from the right at aprx 15 KTS with gusts to 20 KTS. During the flare, the acft ballooned and landed in a right yaw. The plt stated that he then added pwr and left rudder…NTSB NYC85LA078Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170A · Perkasie, PAThe pilot stated that the aircraft ground looped to the right after touchdown. The left gear collapsed and the aircraft spun to the left.NTSB FTW85LA048Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Amarillo, TXWhen advised of high winds at destination, plt diverted to en route alternate on arrival at alternate, plt was advised of 60 degree crosswind with gusts to 40 mph. Plt had 21 hrs experience in conventional (tailwheel) acft. On landing touchdown, gusts lifted…NTSB SEA84LA193Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTemco GC-1B · Langley, WAThe ATP was attempting a short field three point takeoff during which trees needed to be cleared. When realizing sufficient alt had not been obtained to clear the trees, the CFI took over the controls and applied back pressure in an attempt to climb. The acft…NTSB MKC83LA006Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170A · Le Mars, IAThe pilot was on a power line patrol mission with an observer on board. According to him, the wind was from the west at about 20 KTS and he was flying east along a line that made a 90 degree turn to the north. At that point, he began a 270 degree turn to the…NTSB NYC83LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGlobe Swift GC-1B · Elmira, NYDuring takeoff, the right side of the canopy separated from the aircraft as it was climbing through about 150 to 200 ft AGL. The pilot notified the tower of the situation and clearance was obtained to land on any runway. According to the pilot, he turned…