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NTSB investigations: Continental W670 series, TX

71 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.

Defining event

Finding

Phase of flight

Aircraft model

Cases per year

19642026

NTSB investigations: Continental W670 series, TX per year, 1964–2026: 71 cases
1964	6
1965	7
1966	5
1967	2
1968	3
1969	2
1970	2
1971	3
1973	6
1974	4
1975	2
1976	3
1977	2
1978	1
1979	2
1980	2
1981	1
1987	2
1990	1
1992	1
1993	1
2003	2
2005	1
2011	2
2012	1
2016	2
2019	1
2020	1
2021	1
2024	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 ('17018')) 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 ('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" = '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 ('17018'))
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 CEN25LA025Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing A75N1 · Denton, TXThe partial loss of engine power during the initial climb and the pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the forced landing with a tailwind.Oct 21, 2024 · N62394 · Substantial damage NTSB CEN25LA004Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing E75 · Sanger, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control.Oct 4, 2024 · N1612M · Substantial damage NTSB CEN22LA003Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing PT-17 · Winnie, TXThe pilot’s decision to takeoff from a road with obstacles in his flight path and his failure to maintain control of the airplane when encountering changing winds from approaching thunderstorms which resulted in the airplane impacting signal light cables.Oct 2, 2021 · N4106Y · Substantial damage NTSB CEN20LA383Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportStearman A75N1(PT17) · Henderson, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain proper airspeed, resulting in an aerodynamic stall after takeoff.Sep 5, 2020 · N373VU · Substantial damage NTSB CEN19LA158Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing B75N1 · Fredericksburg, TXThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.May 29, 2019 · N60955 · Substantial damage NTSB GAA16CA467Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing A75N1(PT17) · Atlanta, TXThe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point on a grass airstrip and the airplane's subsequent collision with trees during an attempted aborted landing.Sep 5, 2016 · N52236 · Substantial damage NTSB GAA16CA206Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing A75N1(PT17) · Spring, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, resulting in a runway excursion and substantial damage to the lower left wing spar.Apr 3, 2016 · N501TT · Substantial damage 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.Jun 26, 2012 · N50082 · Substantial damage NTSB CEN11CA664Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing E75 · Houston, TXThe pilot of the other airplane’s failure to maintain visual contact while taxiing.Sep 24, 2011 · N54087 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage 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.Aug 14, 2011 · N53473 · Substantial damage 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.Dec 26, 2005 · N67195 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW03LA144Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing A75N1 · Houston, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing.Apr 26, 2003 · N55133 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW03LA108Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco UKS-7 · El Paso, TXThe pilot's failure to compensate for existing wind conditions. A contributing factor was the crosswind.Mar 9, 2003 · N17721 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW94LA054Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing A75N1 · Madisonville, TXThe pilot's continued flight into adverse weather. Factors were weather conditions and collision with a sign.Dec 19, 1993 · N55133 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW92FA197Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBoeing A75 · Cibolo, TXFailure of the engine crankshaft due fatigue and the resultant collapsing of the left wing.Jul 31, 1992 · N62552 · Destroyed NTSB FTW90LA130Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing A75N1 · San Antonio, TXPilot's failure to maintain adequate speed. Contributing to the accident was the momentary power loss.Jul 2, 1990 · N66302 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW88DQG01Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBoeing A75N1 · Fort Stockton, TXThe pilot stated that during the flare for a full stall landing in the tail wheel equipped aircraft, a whirlwind was encountered. He said he applied full power & full left aileron & rudder, but could not recover. Subsequently, the aircraft struck an…Oct 11, 1987 · N54279 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW87LA112Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing E75N1 · Arcola, TXDuring landing roll the aircraft swerved to the right. The pilot applied the left brake and the aircraft nosed over inverted causing substantial damage. The pilot stated that the left brake locked. The reason for the brake seizure is undetermined.May 1, 1987 · N1346M · Substantial damage NTSB FTW81DQD32Accident · No injuriesClosedBoeing B75N1 · El Paso, TXAug 16, 1981 · N9912H · Substantial damage NTSB FTW81FRA07Accident · No injuriesClosedBoeing E75 · Nome, TXNov 14, 1980 · N59767 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW80DRA38Accident · No injuriesClosedBoeing E75 · Alvin, TXJun 14, 1980 · N3953B · Substantial damage NTSB FTW80DPA04Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164 · Lott, TXDec 8, 1979 · N472Y · Substantial damage NTSB FTW79DRA42Accident · No injuriesClosedBoeing A75N1 · La Grange, TXSep 15, 1979 · N59742 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW78DRA15Accident · No injuriesClosedBoeing E75N1 · Nome, TXApr 14, 1978 · N4580N · Destroyed NTSB FTW77FRG65Accident · 2 fatalClosedBoeing B75-N1 · Kingsville, TXAug 29, 1977 · N59695 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW77DRG48Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164 · Port Lavaca, TXApr 25, 1977 · N472Y · Substantial damage NTSB FTW76DQH09Accident · No injuriesClosedBoeing A75 · Tulia, TXSep 14, 1976 · N75321 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW76DRA55Accident · No injuriesClosedBoeing A75N1 · Houston, TXJul 30, 1976 · N52652 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW76DRG50Accident · Minor injuriesClosedGrumman G-164 · Placedo, TXApr 27, 1976 · N485Y · Destroyed NTSB FTW76DQG35Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164 · Slayton, TXNov 1, 1975 · N464Y · Substantial damage NTSB FTW75DQG52Accident · No injuriesClosedBoeing A75N1 · Dougherty, TXApr 17, 1975 · N62394 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW74DRG96Accident · No injuriesClosedBoeing A75N1 · Santa Rosa, TXJun 9, 1974 · N59184 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW74FRG92Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164 · Port Lavaca, TXJun 1, 1974 · N461RF · Substantial damage NTSB FTW74DRG83Accident · No injuriesClosedBoeing A75N1 · Santa Rosa, TXMay 9, 1974 · N59184 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW74DRA41Accident · Minor injuriesClosedBoeing A75 · El Campo, TXApr 30, 1974 · N66470 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW74DRA12Accident · No injuriesClosedBoeing B75N1 · Chesterville, TXAug 27, 1973 · N73437 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW74FRG13Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164 · Port Lavaca, TXAug 8, 1973 · N10278 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW74FQG03Accident · Serious injuriesClosedBoeing A75N1 · Perico, TXAug 3, 1973 · N59635 · Destroyed NTSB FTW74FRG05Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164 · Mcallen, TXJul 26, 1973 · N63W · Substantial damage NTSB FTW74DRA06Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 190 · Beaumont, TXJul 22, 1973 · N9893A · Substantial damage NTSB FTW37DPD36Accident · No injuriesClosedBoeing E75N1 · Henrietta, TXMay 19, 1973 · N1346M · Substantial damage NTSB FTW71DQG72Accident · No injuriesClosedWaco QCF-2 · Wink, TXMay 26, 1971 · N12428 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW71FRA49Accident · No injuriesClosedBoeing E75 · Fannett, TXMay 1, 1971 · N3994B · Substantial damage NTSB FTW71DQG50Accident · No injuriesClosedCallair A-7T · Spearman, TXFeb 13, 1971 · N2956G · Substantial damage NTSB FTW70FRG54Accident · 1 fatalClosedFairchild F-23A · Los Fresnos, TXJun 24, 1970 · N1128Z · Destroyed NTSB FTW70FRA15Accident · 1 fatalClosedBoeing E75 · Deweyville, TXMay 2, 1970 · N3994B · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB FTW70D0113Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164 · Lavilla, TXJul 3, 1969 · N694Y · Substantial damage NTSB FTW70D0018Accident · No injuriesClosedBoeing A75A1 · Bay City, TXMay 21, 1969 · N51442 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW69D0230Accident · No injuriesClosedBoeing E75 · China, TXSep 1, 1968 · N7788B · Substantial damage NTSB FTW69F0114Accident · No injuriesClosedBoeing B75N1 · Elsa, TXJun 26, 1968 · N75873 · Substantial damage