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NTSB investigations: Continental C145 series, TX

52 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.

Defining event

Finding

Phase of flight

Aircraft model

Cases per year

19642026

NTSB investigations: Continental C145 series, TX per year, 1964–2026: 52 cases
1964	2
1965	3
1966	5
1967	1
1968	1
1969	3
1970	2
1971	3
1972	1
1973	1
1974	1
1975	1
1977	3
1978	1
1979	2
1983	1
1984	1
1987	1
1988	2
1989	1
1990	1
1991	1
1995	1
1996	1
2000	1
2001	1
2005	1
2009	1
2012	1
2013	2
2016	1
2020	2
2022	2

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" = '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 ('17012')) 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\" = '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 ('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."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 ('17012'))
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 CEN23LA024Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 170A · Hardin, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the powerlines while landing.Nov 2, 2022 · N9244A · Substantial damage NTSB CEN22LA236Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 170 · Houston, TXThe pilot’s inability to compensate for a downdraft during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing, and subsequent loss of directional control.Jun 2, 2022 · N1396D · Substantial damage NTSB CEN20LA415Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 170 · San Antonio, TXThe pilot’s inadequate compensation for gusting crosswind conditions while landing, which resulted a loss of lateral control and impact with a fence.Sep 20, 2020 · N4019V · Substantial damage NTSB CEN20CA222Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportPiper PA 15 · Lancaster, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.Jun 8, 2020 · N4123H · Substantial damage NTSB CEN16LA078Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Ingleside, TXThe loss of engine power during takeoff due to carburetor icing, which resulted in a forced landing.Jan 3, 2016 · N3035A · Substantial damage NTSB CEN13CA544Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170A · Victoria, TXThe student pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind, which resulted in a loss of directional control.Sep 11, 2013 · N170TP · Substantial damage NTSB CEN13CA445Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170 · Burnet, TXThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.Jul 26, 2013 · N5401C · Substantial damage NTSB CEN12CA341Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170A · Houston, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.Jun 4, 2012 · N9753A · Substantial damage NTSB CEN09CA585Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170B · Dalhart, TXThe pilot’s decision to land with a tailwind resulting in a loss of directional control.Sep 11, 2009 · N2929N · Substantial damage NTSB DFW05FA204Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportGlobe GC-1B · Cypress, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin.Aug 6, 2005 · N3209K · Substantial damage 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.Nov 22, 2001 · N3209K · Substantial damage NTSB FTW00LA249Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170A · Mexia, TXThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors were the gusty crosswind and the pilot's failure to perform a go-around upon encountering a windshift/crosswind.Sep 5, 2000 · N1447D · Substantial damage NTSB FTW96LA223Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170A · Wharton, TXfailure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve.May 19, 1996 · N9131A · Substantial damage NTSB FTW96LA038Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Reklaw, TXThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Oct 29, 1995 · N3152A · Substantial damage NTSB FTW91FA142Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 170A · Heath, TXThe inadvertent stall following an abrupt pull up while maneuvering at low altitude, and the pilot's impairment due to to alcohol and drug consumption.Aug 7, 1991 · N9582A · Destroyed NTSB FTW90LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170 · Crockett, TXThe failure of the main landing gear axle due to fatigue which led to a loss of control after touchdown.Jan 13, 1990 · N6303D · Substantial damage NTSB FTW90LA012Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · New Boston, TXA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. The dirt bank contacted during the landing is considered to be contributing factor.Oct 23, 1989 · N8188A · Substantial damage NTSB FTW88FA160Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 170A · El Paso, TXPilot's impairment due to the influence of alcohol.Sep 3, 1988 · N9101A · Destroyed 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…Jul 4, 1988 · N2642V · Substantial damage NTSB FTW87LA192Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170A · San Marcos, TXThe student pilot lost directional control when the tail wheel came off the runway. The instructor pilot stated that he was late with corrective action and the aircraft ground looped off the runway.Aug 8, 1987 · N401P · Substantial damage 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…Nov 9, 1984 · N2333D · Substantial damage NTSB FTW83LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170A · Temple, TXThe student plt reported he was taking off, directly into the wind, when directional contorl was lost. Subsequently, the acft veered off the left side of the rwy & the right gear failed.Jan 11, 1983 · N1781D · Substantial damage NTSB FTW80FPA03Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Terrell, TXDec 6, 1979 · N7912B · Substantial damage NTSB FTW79FPD07Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 170B · Ranger, TXJan 27, 1979 · N8364A · Substantial damage NTSB FTW78DPA30Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 170 · Sherman, TXAug 11, 1978 · N4149V · Substantial damage NTSB FTW78DRG11Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 170B · Brady, TXNov 4, 1977 · N4695C · Substantial damage NTSB FTW78FRG06Accident · No injuriesClosedGlobe GC-1B · Kerrville, TXOct 15, 1977 · N2460B · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB FTW77FRG66Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 170 · Robstown, TXAug 31, 1977 · N4108V · Substantial damage NTSB FTW76DQG11Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 170 · Roscoe, TXJul 28, 1975 · N4623C · Substantial damage NTSB FTW74FRA23Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 170B · Palacios, TXJan 31, 1974 · N8238A · Substantial damage NTSB FTW73FRG89Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 170 · New Braunfels, TXJun 4, 1973 · N2593D · No damage NTSB FTW73DRA05Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 170B · Bellville, TXJul 25, 1972 · N2547C · Substantial damage NTSB FTW72FRA21Accident · Minor injuriesClosedGlobe GC-1B · Lamarque, TXNov 14, 1971 · N80891 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW71DRH28Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 170B · Killeen, TXMay 25, 1971 · N2521C · Substantial damage NTSB FTW71FPD47Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 170B · Munday, TXApr 5, 1971 · N2576D · Substantial damage NTSB FTW71DRA30Accident · Serious injuriesClosedAeronca 15AC · Clute, TXNov 21, 1970 · N1286H · Destroyed NTSB FTW71DRJ19Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 170B · Talco, TXOct 10, 1970 · N4510C · Substantial damage NTSB FTW70D0157Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 170B · Seguin, TXJul 22, 1969 · N3060A · Substantial damage NTSB FTW70F0112Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 170B · Smithfield, TXJul 21, 1969 · N4534C · Substantial damage NTSB FTW69D0427Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 170 · Cleburne, TXMar 23, 1969 · N4289V · Substantial damage NTSB FTW68D0555Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 170 · Booker, TXApr 17, 1968 · N3963V · Substantial damage NTSB FTW67D0430Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 170A · Austin, TXJan 2, 1967 · N1310D · Substantial damage NTSB FTW67F0349Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 170B · Angleton, TXNov 18, 1966 · N8044A · Substantial damage NTSB FTW67F0125Accident · No injuriesClosedGlobe GC-1B · Dallas, TXJul 25, 1966 · N3834K · Substantial damage NTSB FTW67F0075Accident · No injuriesClosedGlobe GC-1B · Addison, TXJul 22, 1966 · N3301K · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB FTW67D0163Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 170B · Hamlin, TXJun 29, 1966 · N2845C · Substantial damage NTSB FTW67F0007Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 170B · La Porte, TXMay 29, 1966 · N2559D · Substantial damage NTSB FTW66F0137Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 170B · El Paso, TXJun 27, 1965 · N3498D · Substantial damage NTSB FTW66D0063Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 170 · Big Spring, TXJun 3, 1965 · N4694C · Substantial damage NTSB UNK65X1373Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 170B · Dickerson, TXJan 30, 1965 · N2593D · Substantial damage