NTSB investigations: Continental 0-200 series
72 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Continental 0-200 series, where the first occurrence was “In flight collision with terrain/water”. 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
| 1982 | 8 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 4 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1986 | 4 |
| 1987 | 2 |
| 1988 | 3 |
| 1989 | 3 |
| 1990 | 3 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1992 | 3 |
| 1993 | 3 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1995 | 4 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1998 | 2 |
| 1999 | 4 |
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2001 | 4 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 4 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2007 | 3 |
Where
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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 ('17020')
AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o.\"occurrenceNumber\" = 1 AND o.\"occurrenceCode\" = 230))
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 ('17020')
AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 230))
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 ATL07CA071Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna C-150H · Dyersburg, TNThe student's pilot's misjudged distance/altitude that led to an undershoot and a failure to attain the proper touchdown point.NTSB CHI07CA087Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150 · LaCrosse, WIThe dual student's failure to maintain the proper glidepath and clearance from terrain and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action. A factor was the flight instructor's fatigue.NTSB CHI07FA079Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Bedford, INSuicide.NTSB LAX06LA293Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7EC · Clipper Mills, CAThe pilot failed to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain. A contributing factor was the pilot's impairment from ingestion of marijuana.NTSB CHI06CA229Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150 · Jamestown, NDThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning resulted in the pilot not attaining the proper takeoff climb and failure to maintain terrain clearance. Contributing factors included the transmission wires, the row of trees, and the field of corn.NTSB NYC06LA010Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Pineville, KYThe pilot's continued VFR flight into IMC conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Factors in the accident were the low cloud ceiling and fog.NTSB LAX05LA321Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Taft, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance while maneuvering. The mountainous terrain was a factor.NTSB SEA05CA167Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150L · Kellogg, IDThe pilot's failure to follow the correct go-around procedure during landing by advancing the power too rapidly and not repositioning the flaps to the required 20 degree position. Factors include a crosswind and high density altitude.NTSB LAX05CA257Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A150M · Trinity Center, CAthe pilot's failure to select an adequate altitude, which would assure clearance from the mountainous terrain while flying into a box canyon in high density altitude conditions.NTSB SEA04LA168Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Angela, MTThe failure of the pilot to maintain clearance while maneuvering. A factor contributing to the accident was the physical impairment of the pilot due to an elevated blood alcohol level.NTSB DEN03LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Gateway, COthe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing factors were the snow-covered runway.NTSB CHI03LA019Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · New Town, NDThe pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance and his inadequate in-flight planning/decision. Contributing factors are the pilot becoming lost/disoriented and night conditions.NTSB ATL02LA053Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Ormond Beach, FLThe student pilot's improper flare and failure to recover from a bounced landing resulting in the subsequent collapse of the nose gear during the landing flare touchdown. A factor contributing to the accident was the student pilot's lack of total experience.NTSB CHI01LA311Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · South St. Paul, MNThe student pilot failed to maintain directional control. A factor was his lack of total flight experience.NTSB NYC01LA091Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Wintergreen, VAThe pilot's improper decision to continue the flight into deteriorating weather.NTSB LAX01LA124Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · San Diego, CAThe student pilot's poor inflight planning/judgement to continue a flight into IFR conditions and not divert to an airport operating under VFR conditions. Factors were the pilot's misunderstanding of his flight limitations, special VFR, and not obtaining a…NTSB FTW01LA060Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150K · Bishop, TXthe pilot's failure to maintain altitude and clearance from terrain. Contributing factors were the pilot's diverted attention and the low ceiling.NTSB NYC00LA189Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Freemont, DEThe pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance and delayed power application while attempting to release a banner from the airplane.NTSB ANC00LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Skwentna, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's disorientation, landing at the wrong airport, flat lighting conditions, and his delay in initiating a go-around.NTSB ANC99LA142Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Big Lake, AKThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning. Factors associated with this accident were the pilot's failure to use the takeoff performance charts, the short runway and uphill takeoff, and a sudden windshift.NTSB ANC99LA087Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft F-19 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's diverted attention in the cockpit, and his failure to maintain control of the airplane.NTSB LAX99LA154Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A150L · Lake Mary, AZThe pilot's intentional buzzing and misjudged altitude/clearance with the nearby rising terrain. Contributing factors were the high density, the airplane's high gross weight, and the pilot's improper in-flight decisions.NTSB ATL99LA043Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTrohoski VARI-EZE · Tupelo, MSThe pilot's improper flare and compensation for wind conditions upon landing. Factors in the accident were the pilot's inadequate recurrent training and lack of experience with the airplane.NTSB FTW99FA049Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Marksville, LAThe pilot's failure to visually identify the hazardous condition of the runway. Factors were the dusk light condition and the pilot's failure to obtain NOTAMs.NTSB FTW98LA379Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Lamar, COThe pilot's failure to maintain climb airspeed, and inadvertently allowing the airplane to stall/mush. A factor was the embankment.NTSB LAX96LA220Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Placerville, CAthe pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol which led to his failure to maintain sufficient altitude to clear surrounding terrain. A factor was the pilot's intentional buzzing.NTSB SEA96LA015Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Douglas, WAThe pilot fell asleep.NTSB MIA95LA201Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Opa Locka, FLThe pilot-in-command's improper use of flaps during an attempted go-around.NTSB CHI95LA135Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Napoleon, MIthe pilot's failure to retract the wing flaps prior to takeoff and the subsequent failure of the airplane to climb during takeoff.NTSB LAX95LA131Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150E · Visalia, CAthe pilot's misjudged landing flare and his improper bounced landing recovery technique.NTSB SEA94FA247Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Roseburg, ORthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the terrain.NTSB LAX94LA059Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Dardanelle, CAThe pilot misjudged the local weather. The wind conditions and the pilot's inability to compensate for the strong downdraft wind conditions were factors.NTSB CHI93LA279Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Bridgman, MIthe pilot's premature lift-off.NTSB LAX93LA254Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Yucaipa, CAthe flight instructor's selection of unsuitable terrain for the forced landing demonstration. A factor in the accident was the high density altitude existing at the time of the mishap.NTSB FTW93LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Norman, OKThe pilot's failure to properly judge his level off altitude while maneuvering.NTSB BFO92FA127Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna A150L · Troy, MEFailure of the pilot to maintain proper altitude during an aerobatic manuever.NTSB NYC92FA062Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · White Lake, NYThe pilot's improper decision to fly into known adverse weather conditions, his failure to maintain control of the airplane, and his impairment of judgement due to drugs. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the dark night, the adverse weather…NTSB SEA91LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna C-150L · Alderwood Manor, WAThe failure of the pilot in command to attain proper clearance from terrain. A factor relating to this accident was the night light conditions.NTSB LAX90LA182Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Goleta, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. Factors which contributed to the accident were the dark night and the pilot's lack of night flying experience.NTSB CHI90LA107Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Franklin, WIInadequate compensation for wind conditions by the pilot, and his failure to maintain runway alignment during the attempted go-around (aborted landing). The wind conditions and soft terrain were related factors.NTSB ATL90LA084Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Beaufort, NCThe pilot's delayed pull up from an intentional descent during an aborted suicide attempt.NTSB ANC90LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Birchwood, AKFailure of the pilot to maintain proper runway alignment during the takeoff roll. Related factors were: dark night, snow covered runway, inadequate snow removal from the runway by personnel (who were responsible for snow removal), and the snowbank (berm).NTSB SEA89LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150K · Seattle, WAThe decision of a student pilot to continue to land the aircraft with a crosswind that exceeded his ability level.NTSB SEA89LA075Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150E · Hillsboro, ORThe improper landing flare performed by an unqualified person at the controls who had no flight training.NTSB MKC88LA151Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Lees Summit, MOShortly after takeoff, on a touch and go, after a full flap landing, the CFI and student said they heard a loud bang about 150 AGL on climbout. The CFI took over the controls and said they were nonresponsive in pitch. Full throttle was maintained and they…NTSB CHI88LA098Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150K · Pinconning, MIThe airplane collided with a hangar and a tree during an attempted go-around at gross airport. The pilot stated that he flared too high and failed to correct the left yaw when he added power. The resultant flight path was directly into trees which he felt he…NTSB CHI88FA056Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Norwalk, WIThe pilot made several calls to the fss and obtained weather briefings for reported and forecast IFR conditions along his proposed route of flight. After departure from sparta, Wisconsin in weather described by witnesses to be below VMC, the aircraft impacted…NTSB MKC87LA126Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Antioch, NEThe rwy was 1900 feet long with 5500 ft density altitude. With pilot and passenger and 30 degrees of flaps and calm wind, airplane lifted off, cleared fence and road. Pilot said he lowered the nose and raised flaps to 20 degrees but may have retracted them…NTSB MKC87FA048Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna A150K · West Memphis, ARThe airplane was making low passes over the edge of a trailer park and at the end of each pass, it would climb almost straight up and then make a steep banked turn and dive for another pass. At the end of the last pullup, the airplane made an abrupt steep…NTSB FTW86LA137Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRose Rhinehart A4-C · Midland, TXThe pilot stated that he encountered severe windshear on approach to landing at the ryan aerodrom airport. He applied full power and pulled the nose up to the best angle of climb attitude, however he could not arrest the sink rate and hit the runway in a…