NTSB investigations: Continental W670 series, CA
89 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.
Cases per year
| 1964 | 4 |
|---|---|
| 1965 | 3 |
| 1966 | 3 |
| 1967 | 5 |
| 1968 | 2 |
| 1969 | 2 |
| 1970 | 5 |
| 1971 | 4 |
| 1972 | 3 |
| 1973 | 1 |
| 1974 | 2 |
| 1975 | 3 |
| 1976 | 2 |
| 1977 | 2 |
| 1978 | 3 |
| 1979 | 1 |
| 1980 | 3 |
| 1981 | 4 |
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1983 | 2 |
| 1984 | 2 |
| 1987 | 2 |
| 1988 | 2 |
| 1989 | 3 |
| 1991 | 3 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1998 | 3 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2024 | 2 |
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\" = 'CA' 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 ('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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'CA' 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 ('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 WPR24LA250Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing B75N1/N2S-3 · Hollister, CAThe pilot’s loss of directional control on landing, which resulted in a nose over.NTSB ANC24LA036Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 190 · San Luis Obispo, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a failure of the right main landing gear and subsequent ground loop.NTSB WPR23LA050Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing A75N1(PT17) · Long Beach, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB WPR23LA014Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing A75N1(PT17) · Petaluma, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting wind.NTSB WPR21LA126Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 190 · Camarillo, CAThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent nose over.NTSB GAA18CA079Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing A75N1(PT17) · Chino, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a touch-and-go landing.NTSB GAA18CA050Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing A75N1(PT17) · Rosamond, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB WPR17LA197Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing A75N1(PT17) · Santa Paula, CAA partial loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB WPR16LA078Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing A75N1(PT17) · Palm Springs, CAImproper assembly of a fuel hose, which restricted the fuel supply to the carburetor and resulted in a loss of engine power during the initial climb after takeoff.NTSB GAA16CA049Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCurtiss Wright Travel Air · Carlsbad, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, resulting in a ground-loop, and substantial damage to the right wing and wing strut.NTSB WPR14LA361Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTravel Air C 4000 · Williams, CAThe failure of the elevator control tube due to corrosion, which resulted in a loss of elevator control and collision with terrain.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 WPR11CA251Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing B75N1 · Torrance, CAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions.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 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 LAX99LA007Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 190 · Lost Hills, CAA loss of engine power due to fatigue failure of the number 4 cylinder articulating rod.NTSB LAX98LA279Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing Stearman A75N1 · Big Bear, CAThe pilot's encounter with an unfavorable wind condition, which caused the aircraft to descend at a rate that exceeded the aircraft's climb capability.NTSB LAX98LA074Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 195 · Long Beach, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing, which led to a ground loop and a resultant overload failure of the right main landing gear attach points.NTSB LAX96LA201Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing-Brown E75NL · Columbia, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.NTSB LAX96LA066Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing B75-N1 · Chino, CAthe pilot's failure to see and avoid light poles. A poorly planned approach was a factor.NTSB LAX93LA117Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing A75N1 · Hughson, CAThe failure of the intake valve. The soft terrain contributed to this accident.NTSB LAX92LA195Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing PT-17 · Chino, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll out.NTSB LAX91LA370Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco UPF-7 · Wallace, CAThe pilot's failure to properly align his airplane with the runway and his failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. Contributing factors related to the presence of rough and downhill terrain adjacent to the runway.NTSB LAX91LA250Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEagle DW-1 · Stockton, CAFailure of the pilot to maintain an adequate visual outlook to detect power transmission wires in his flight path resulting in an abrupt maneuver and subsequent inadvertent stall.NTSB LAX91FA094Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBoeing N2S-3 · Sonoma, CAThe pilot-in-command/cfi's performance of a low altitude aerobatic maneuver from which he failed to recover. Factors which contributed to the accident related to the pic's improper inflight decision, poor judgment, and his psychological condition.NTSB LAX89LA231Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing A75 · Sacramento, CAThe partial blockage of the engine induction system which resulted from improper maintenance.NTSB LAX89LA205Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 190 · Livermore, CAThe failure of the flight instructor to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructors lack of experience in this type aircraft.NTSB LAX89LA089Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 190 · Sonoma, CAA jammed brake mechanism resulting in the pilot's inability to maintain directional control.NTSB LAX88LA178Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing A75N1 · Sacramento, CANTSB LAX88DVA01Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportEagle DW-1 · Modesto, CAWhile enroute for the purpose of spraying a field, the engine seemed to overspeed then lose power. The aircraft was landed on a soft field where during the landing roll, the aircraft nosed over. The propeller dome was found to have separated from the aircraft…NTSB LAX87LA214Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing A75N1 · San Ardo, CADuring a pleasure cross country flight, the engine experienced a partial loss of engine power. The plt made a forced landing where prior to touchdown the acft collided with power lines then contacted the terrain in aprx three ft of water. The acft has history…NTSB LAX87LA154Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 190 · Chino, CAPrior to takeoff the pilot observed an asymmetrical deflection of the rudder/brake pedals. Upon landing he executed a right turn to depart the runway. The pilot stated that he was unable to stop the right turn and the aircraft ground looped damaging the left…NTSB LAX84FA396Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportTravel Air 4000 · San Miguel, CAGround witnesses reported that this & another acft were engaged in a mock 'dogfight'; both acft were circling the accident area between 500-800 ft AGL & neither acft was negotiating any aerobatic maneuvers. The plt stated that during a descending 30 deg right…NTSB LAX84LA254Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing A75N1 · Scaggs Island, CADuring a local flt, the acft crashed on the side of a levee while maneuvering. Both plts were seriously injured & neither of them could recall details of the flt. An exam of the crash site revealed the plane was traveling nearly parallel with the levee when…NTSB LAX84IA014Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 152II · Woodland, CAThe Cessna 152 was performing a touch and go landng and had just taken off when the Boeing stearman landed on the left wing and propeller of the Cessna 152. Both acft landed sucessfully and taxied clear of the runway. Both acft were broadcasting their…NTSB LAX83LA232Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco UPF7 · Seal Beach, CAThe acft was landed on a Beach highway after the engine quit at 800 feet MSL. The acft damage during the landing was limited to a broken landing strut, bent propeller blade and fractured front and rear spars of the right wing. The flightwas a scenic excursion…NTSB LAX82DA181Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportGrumman G-164 · 10 West Of Bigg, CADuring takeoff, the engine began to vibrate and lose power. While landing in the only available area, one of the main gear dug into a soft spot and the aircraft flipped over. An investigation revealed that the no. 4 cylinder had become cracked from the front…NTSB LAX81FUG39Accident · No injuriesClosedCurtis WRT. B-4000 · Chino, CANTSB LAX81FUG34Accident · No injuriesClosedBoeing A75N1 · Riverside, CANTSB LAX81FVG29Accident · Minor injuriesClosedGrumman G-164 · Biggs, CANTSB LAX81DVA24Accident · Minor injuriesClosedBoeing A75 · Hughson, CANTSB LAX81FUQ04Accident · 1 fatalClosedBakeng Double · Rosamond, CANTSB LAX80DVG63Accident · No injuriesClosedBoeing A75N1 · Sacramento, CANTSB LAX80FVG47Accident · No injuriesClosedBoeing C3-B · Davis, CANTSB OAK79FXQ15Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 190 · Lake Tahoe, CANTSB OAK78DVG34Accident · Minor injuriesClosedGrumman G-164 · Sutter, CANTSB OAK78FVG28Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164 · Calusa, CANTSB OAK78FVM16Accident · No injuriesClosedStearman B75N1 · Watsonville, CANTSB OAK77DVG26Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164A · Yuba City, CANTSB LAX77FUQ21Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 190 · Van Nuys, CA