NTSB investigations: Continental C145 series
1,191 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Continental C145 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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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'))
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'))
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 DEN07CA086Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170A · Watkins, COA total failure during landing roll of the right brake caused by severely worn shoes, causing the caliper pins to engaged misaligned. A contributing factor was the pilot's inability to maintain directional control.NTSB NYC06LA216Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Hampton, NHThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.NTSB CHI06CA167Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170A · Atwood, ILThe loss of engine power during approach due to carburetor ice and the uneven terrain encountered during the forced landing which caused the airplane to nose over. Weather conducive to carburetor icing was a contributing factor.NTSB MIA06CA100Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170B · Fort Pierce, FLThe failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB LAX06CA145Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170B · Redlands, CAthe student's inadequate compensation for the crosswind gust and failure to maintain directional control. Also causal was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight, and his failure to maintain directional control. A factor was control…NTSB SEA06CA078Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170B · Shelton, WAThe main landing gear wheel failure during the takeoff ground roll. A related factor was directional control of the aircraft was not possible after the wheel failure.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 SEA06CA073Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170B · Havre, MTThe pilot's improper starting procedures in attempting to hand-prop the airplane's engine. Contributing factors were the discharged battery, the failure of the right parking brake and the hangar which the aircraft collided with.NTSB MIA06CA082Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna C170A · Lakeland, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.NTSB DEN06CA054Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170B · Benton, KSthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane resulting in a ground loop. Contributing factors include the inadequate preflight inspection, the pilot's failure to properly latch the cowling, and the pilot's diverted attention to the open…NTSB SEA05LA198Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170A · Ione, WAThe pilot's failure during low-level maneuvering flight, to maintain clearance from a pair of unmarked power lines. Factors include the pilot's intentional low altitude flight/maneuver and wires.NTSB DFW05FA204Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportGlobe GC-1B · Cypress, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin.NTSB ANC05CA083Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170B · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of control and an inadvertent ground-loop. A factor associated with the accident was a crosswind.NTSB ANC05LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Ninilchick, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll on a beach, which resulted in an on-ground collision with terrain. A factor associated with the accident is a tailwind.NTSB ANC05LA076Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Dillingham, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of control during the landing roll. Factors associated with the accident are a crosswind, and an inadvertent ground loop/swerve.NTSB ANC05LA074Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Homer, AKThe flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of control, and collision with a ditch. A factor associated with the accident was the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control.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 DEN05LA013Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170A · Glenwood Spring, COthe pilot's failure to use carburetor heat which resulted in the formation of carburetor ice and the loss of engine power. Related factors were conditions conducive for carburetor icing and the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB ANC04CA094Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170B · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll due to the restricted movement of the rudder pedals from his headset cord, which resulted in the airplane exiting the runway and nosing down.NTSB ANC04CA089Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 15AC · Big lake, AKThe pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather conditions and subsequent collision with high vegetation during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in a collision with the ground. Factors contributing to the accident were the presence of a…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 ANC04LA062Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop and subsequent structural damage to the airplane when it struck the runway.NTSB NYC04LA120Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Shirley, NYThe pilot's inadequate pre-flight inspection, which resulted in his failure to remove the engine inlet covers and subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB SEA04LA072Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Nampa, IDThe right seat pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the initial part of the landing roll, and his improper handling of the aircraft (excessive braking) as the aircraft departed the side of the runway. Factors include the pilot's lack of…NTSB SEA04LA050Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170 · Herron, WAThe failure of the left muffler while maneuvering, resulting in a carbon monoxide leak into the cabin rendering the pilot incapacitated, and the subsequent uncontrolled descent and impact with water.NTSB LAX04LA100Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Santa Rosa, CAthe failure of the number 2 cylinder barrel due to fatigue. The lack of suitable landing terrain was a factor in the accident.NTSB LAX04LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170 · San Diego, CAthe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which failed to determine the security of his seat, and his failure to maintain directional control.NTSB ANC03LA126Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170A · Skwentna, AKAn overload failure of the axle retaining nut/bolt assembly, which resulted in the separation of the axle/wheel assembly, and subsequent collapse of the right main landing gear strut during the landing roll.NTSB ANC03LA105Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170 · Seward, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing which resulted in a nose over during the landing roll. A factor contribuiting to the accident was the presence of soft sand.NTSB ANC03LA087Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind condition and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane that resulted in the left wing contacting the runway surface during the landing roll. Factors contributing to the accident were the…NTSB NYC03LA141Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Brandy Station, VAThe pilot's improper flare and his improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB NYC03LA144Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170A · Newcomerstown, OHThe pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point and delayed go-around. Factors in this accident were the up sloping runway.NTSB LAX03LA146Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170A · Twentynine Palm, CAThe pilot's inadequate compensation and his failure to maintain aircraft control. The gusty wind condition was a contributing factor.NTSB IAD03LA047Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Randolph, NYThe pilot's failure to attain/maintain proper runway alignment. A factor in the accident was the sun glare.NTSB DEN03LA060Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170A · Hobbs, NMthe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft directional control during takeoff roll. A factor was the runway light's cement foundation.NTSB DEN03LA057Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170A · Santa Rosa, NMthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taxiing for takeoff. A contributing factor was the wind gust.NTSB MIA03FA054Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 170A · Davie, FLThe pilot's improper preflight planning and his inadequate in-flight planning decision which resulted in loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and collision with wires and a road during the subsequent forced landing.NTSB FTW03LA074Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170A · West Helena, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A contributing factor was the deflated tire.NTSB IAD03LA002Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft 15A · Somerset, PAThe mechanic's failure to discover several mechanical deficiencies during a pre-buy inspection, which either independently or collectively resulted in a subsequent engine failure. A factor was the power lines in the forced landing area.NTSB LAX02LA245Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · St. Johns, AZthe pilot's selection of the wrong runway for the existing crosswind condition and his subsequent inadequate compensation for the winds, which led to a failure to maintain directional control and a ground loop.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 ANC02LA032Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Anchorage, AKThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during takeoff. A factor associated with the accident was an inadvertent ground loop.NTSB ANC02LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 15AC · Sitka, AKA loss of engine power during cruise flight for an undertermined reason. A factor in the accident was rough/uneven beach terrain at the site of the forced landing.NTSB ATL02LA080Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Ocala, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing roll, resulting in a loss of control/ground loop.NTSB CHI02LA096Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170A · Gainesville, MOThe pilot's misjudgment of distance/altitude and his failure to perform a go-around.NTSB SEA02LA054Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Rainier, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain the proper decent rate on approach. A factor was the trees in close proximity to the airport.NTSB IAD02LA034Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170 · Fredericksburg, VAThe unauthorized modification of the air control box by unknown persons, and the failure of subsequent mechanics to note and correct the deficiency. Factors included the carburetor icing conditions and the unsuitable terrain mandated by the forced landing.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.