NTSB investigations: Continental W670 series
601 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Continental W670 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 ('17018'))
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 ('17018'))
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 WPR14CA221Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing A75N1(PT17) · McCall, IDLoss of directional control during landing rollout due to a wind disturbance, which resulted in a runway veeroff and impact with a ditch.NTSB ERA14CA320Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportFairchild M 62C(PT-23A) · Petersburg, VAThe flight instructor's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing attempt. Contributing to the accident was the changing wind conditions.NTSB WPR13CA324Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing A75N1(PT17) · Canby, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout in gusting wind conditions.NTSB WPR13CA146Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportWaco UPF-7 · Paso Robles, CAThe pilot's failure to adequately compensate for crosswind conditions, which resulted in a loss of directional control during the landing roll.NTSB CEN12LA582Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco UPF-7 · Jim Falls, WIThe blockage of the right fuel tank vent, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB ERA12CA434Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportJones Peter M Boeing/Jones 75 · Bayport, NYThe airplane’s encounter with a wind shift to a tailwind during takeoff, which resulted in the pilot’s decision to abort the takeoff and the airplane’s subsequent runway overrun.NTSB CEN12CA394Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing B75N1 · Fredricksburg, TXThe pilot's excessive brake application, leading to a noseover during the landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s delay in lowering the tail after landing.NTSB CEN12CA405Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing A75N1(PT17) · Glencoe, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.NTSB ERA12CA334Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing A75N1(PT17) · Weirsdale, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in a gusty variable crosswind.NTSB CEN11CA664Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing E75 · Houston, TXThe pilot of the other airplane’s failure to maintain visual contact while taxiing.NTSB CEN11LA578Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing A75N1(PT17) · Fabens, TXThe pilot’s decision to continue the high density altitude takeoff with reduced engine power and his decision to initiate a turn back to the runway with insufficient airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB CEN11LA365Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing A75N1 (PT17) · Freemont, MIThe pilot’s failure to attain a positive climb rate following takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because the propeller was not provided for further examination. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment from alcohol.NTSB WPR11CA251Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing B75N1 · Torrance, CAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions.NTSB ERA11CA034Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing A75 · Douglas, GAA nose-over due to excessive brake application.NTSB CEN10CA444Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBrewster Fleet 7-220 · Manzanola, COA collision with a hidden obstruction during the landing roll.NTSB WPR10CA290Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWaco UKC-S · Seattle, WAThe pilot’s inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition, resulting in a loss of directional control during the landing roll.NTSB WPR10CA079Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCurtiss Wright Travel AIR 4000 · Torrance, CAThe Travel Air pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout during taxi.NTSB CEN10CA060Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing B75N1 · St. Louis, MOA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA10LA063Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCurtiss Wright Travel AIR · Fort Myers, FLThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a ground loop. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's minimal experience in the airplane make and model.NTSB ERA09CA424Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWhite New Standard · Rhinebeck, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was a depression near the edge of the turf runway that the airplane encountered during the takeoff roll.NTSB WPR09CA328Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing A75N1 · Gig Harbor, WAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind and failure to maintain directional control.NTSB NYC08CA274Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing E75 · Sterling, MAThe owner/pilot's improper flare. Contributing to the accident was the pilot-in-command's inadequate remedial action.NTSB DFW08CA199Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Newport, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing factors were the high temperature and tailwind.NTSB NYC08LA247Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing B75N1 · Culpeper, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing in a quartering tailwind.NTSB NYC08LA196Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing A75N1 · Romney, WVA partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to failure of the left magneto. Contributing to the accident was unsuitable terrain to conduct a forced landing.NTSB MIA08CA107Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWaco GXE · Provincetown, MAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing.NTSB NYC08LA007Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing A75N · Bealeton, VAThe pilot's failure to conduct performance planning before takeoff.NTSB NYC07CA238Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 190 · Yulee, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. A factor in this accident was the crosswind condition.NTSB CHI07CA297Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing Stearman E75 · Gordon, NEThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the crosswind landing which resulted in the inadvertent ground loop.NTSB SEA07LA213Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing A-75 · Spokane, WAThe locking/seizing of a main landing gear brake mechanism during the landing roll.NTSB CHI07CA194Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing N2S-3 · Trenton, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance above the water while maneuvering. A factor in the accident was the low altitude maneuver attempted by the pilot.NTSB LAX07CA192Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWaco UPF-7 · Reno, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control.NTSB LAX07LA079Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco UPF-7 · Palos Verdes, CAthe failure of both pilots to maintain adequate visual lookout and clearance from each other while maneuvering in close proximity.NTSB ATL07CA020Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 190 · Chattanooga, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control on takeoff resulting in a collapse of the left main landing gear when the airplane swerved. A factor in the accident was wake turbulence from a landing airplane.NTSB CHI07LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBurkhart Grob G103 · Lake Village, INInadequate visual lookout by the pilot. A factor associated with the accident was that neither airplane was equipped with communications equipment.NTSB LAX06WA300Accident · Minor injuriesForeign investigationBoeing B75N1 · Canyonleigh,NSW, AustraliaNTSB SEA06LA169Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCurtiss-Wright Travel Air C-4000 · Elmira, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain an airspeed above stall speed (Vs) while turning to avoid trees along the side of the runway during the initial climbout after takeoff. Factors include, a variable wind that became a tailwind, and trees growing near the side of…NTSB DFW06CA194Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCurtiss-Wright Travel Air 4000 · Jackson, MSThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed on final approach resulting in an inadvertent stall and a subsequent loss of control.NTSB NYC06CA158Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing A75N1 · South Hill, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing, which resulted in a ground loop and a subsequent nose over.NTSB DFW06LA041Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing A75N1 (PT17) · Fort Worth, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. Contributing factors were the reported loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the low altitude maneuver.NTSB SEA06LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing B75N1 · Burlington, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a utility pole during a precautionary landing. The utility pole was a factor.NTSB CHI05LA234Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164 · Georgetown, MNThe reported loss of engine power for undetermined reasons while maneuvering and the low altitude of the operation. Related factors were the unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot, and trees.NTSB IAD05LA074Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco GXE · Paducah, KYThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing resulting in a ground loop and impact with the runway. A factor in the accident was the limited authority of the tailwheel steering system.NTSB NYC05CA079Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing B75N1 · Culpeper, VAThe pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. A factor was the crosswind.NTSB NYC05CA004Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing Stearman B75-N1 · Jaffery, NHThe pilots inadvertent encounter with a downdraft wind condition and the airplane's inability to climb, which resulted in a forced landing. A factor related to the accident was the downdraft wind conditions.NTSB IAD04LA048Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing A75N (PT17) · Bayport, NYThe failure of a magneto, which resulted in a loss of engine power. Factors in the accident were the pilot's decision to take off downwind, which resulted in reduced airplane performance, and the tail wind.NTSB NYC04LA192Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco QCF · Rhinebeck, NYA partial loss of engine power due to a magneto failure.NTSB FTW04CA185Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman G-164 · Havana, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power lines while maneuvering during an aerial application flight.NTSB LAX04FA223Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBoeing B75N1 · Mesa, AZthe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while performing aerobatics that resulted in an inadvertent stall and spin.NTSB IAD04CA015Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWaco ASO · Lexington, KYThe pilot's inadequate remedial action to wake turbulence. A factor was the pilot's failure to recognize that the takeoff conditions were conducive to wake turbulence.