NTSB investigations: Continental 0-200 series
71 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Continental 0-200 series, where the first occurrence was “Loss of engine power(partial) - nonmechanical”. 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 | 2 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 2 |
| 1984 | 4 |
| 1985 | 2 |
| 1986 | 2 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1989 | 2 |
| 1990 | 6 |
| 1991 | 4 |
| 1992 | 7 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1994 | 2 |
| 1996 | 3 |
| 1997 | 3 |
| 1999 | 3 |
| 2000 | 4 |
| 2001 | 3 |
| 2002 | 4 |
| 2003 | 4 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 2 |
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\" = 354))
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" = 354))
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 LAX08LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150D · Strawberry, AZThe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.NTSB LAX07CA287Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150L · Woodland, WAa partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing conditions.NTSB DFW06CA119Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150G · Coleman, TXThe pilot's failure to refuel the airplane, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain available for the forced landing.NTSB DEN03LA149Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Farmington, NMthe pilot's improper procedures/directives, and the delayed activation of carburetor heat which resulted in the loss of engine power and subsequent impact with terrain. Contributing factors include the carburetor icing conditions, and the rough/uneven and…NTSB DEN03LA146Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Laramie, WYA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing factors were the high density altitude, trees, mountainous terrain, and unsuitable terrain on which to make a forced landing.NTSB NYC03FA129Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Pittsfield, METhe inadvertent resumption of power during a forced landing that resulted in a subsequent spin. Factors related to the accident were the CFI's delayed remedial action, the loss of engine power due to contaminated fuel, an obstructed fuel screen, and the…NTSB MIA03LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150K · Jessup, GAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was unsuitable terrain.NTSB MIA03LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Powells Point, NCa loss of engine power for undetermined reason resulting in damage to the airplane during the subsequent forced landing.NTSB MIA02LA149Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · La Belle, FLThe student pilot's improper in-flight planning and failure to use carburetor heat while conditions existed that were conductive to carburetor icing.NTSB ATL02LA084Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150D · Chatsworth, GAThe pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat that resulted in the loss of engine power. Factors were conditions favorable for the formation of carburetor icing and the selection of unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB SEA02FA027Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Ilwaco, WAA loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a low altitude turn.NTSB IAD01LA083Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Lusby, MDThe student pilot's improper use of carburetor heat.NTSB NYC01LA095Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150D · Slanesville, WVa loose mixture control cable housing which resulted in an intermittent running engine, and the pilot's subsequent decision to perform a precautionary landing. A factor was the soft terrain.NTSB MIA01LA073Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A150K · Cabo Rojo, PRThe failure of the pilot to use carburetor heat during descent resulting in loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the airplane colliding with a fence and nosing over during a forced landing.NTSB CHI00LA311Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Michigan City, INfuel contamination (water) and the pilot exceeding his landing field distance. Factors relating to this accident were the pilot inadequate preflight planning/preparation, his having to select an unsuitable landing area, the short landing area, and the marsh.NTSB NYC00LA262Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Salem, OHA partial power loss for undetermined reasons.NTSB MIA00LA100Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Dandridge, TNthe student pilot's improper preflight that resulted in his operating an aircraft with contaminated fuel that resulted in a loss of engine power and a forced landing in the trees and damage to the aircraft. Contributing to the accident were the student's…NTSB MIA00LA076Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Statesboro, GAThe partial loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons and unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot-in-command (CFI), during the forced landing.NTSB NYC99LA212Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Madison, OHThe pilot's delay in using carburetor heat which resulted in a partial loss of engine power, and a forced landing.NTSB NYC99LA185Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Manville, NJThe pilot's failure to follow the checklist and improper use of the carburetor heat. A factor in the accident was determined to be the density altitude.NTSB FTW99LA069Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Nemo, TXA partial loss of engine power due to the obstructed fuel vent line and fuel cap vent.NTSB CHI97LA179Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A150M · Cumberland, INthe pilot's failure to use (or improper use of) carburetor heat. Factors associated with the accident were: carburetor icing (weather) conditions, and the lack of airspeed (or altitude) to clear an obstruction (barn) without stalling the airplane.NTSB CHI97LA172Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150K · Ypsilanti, MIthe pilot's failure to use carburetor heat, which resulted in carburetor ice, loss of engine power, and a forced landing. Factors relating to this accident were: the icing (weather) condition and sign(s) in the emergency landing area.NTSB IAD97LA050Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Turner, MELoss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A related factor was the snowbank.NTSB MIA97LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHoster/Volmer VJ22 (Sportsman) · Seminole, FLinadequate maintenance/inspection of the airplane by the pilot/owner, and fuel contamination that resulted in fuel starvation.NTSB MIA97LA033Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Homerville, GAcarburetor ice, due to the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat, which resulted in a forced landing and impact with trees.NTSB MIA96LA097Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Ormond Beach, FLthe failure of the pilot-in-command to apply caburetor heat before reducing the throttle to simulate an engine failure. Contributing to the accident was the carburetor icing conditions and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the emergency descent.NTSB NYC94LA125Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Coatsville, PAThe pilot's inadequate use of carburetor hear. A factor was carburetor icing conditions and soft terrain.NTSB SEA94LA067Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Clarkston, WAThe pilot in command's inadequate use of carburetor heat. Factor(s) were: carburetor icing weather conditions and rough terrain.NTSB CHI93LA099Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Stanley, NDThe student pilot's delayed use of carburetor heat. The soft terrain in the landing area was a factor.NTSB CHI93LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Oshtemo, MIImproper use of carburetor heat by the pilot-in-command.NTSB ANC93LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Delta Junction, AKThe pilot in command's (CFI) in flight planning/decision to attempt a down wind forced landing in high surface wind conditions and the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat.NTSB ATL93LA017Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Powell, TNThe water in the aircraft fuel as a result of the improper preflight by the pilot.NTSB ANC92LA103Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Palmer, AKThe pilot's inadvertent stalling of the airplane and an inadequate altitude in which he could recover. Factor relating to the accident was the water in the fuel.NTSB NYC92LA109Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Gettysburg, PAThe student pilot's delayed action in applying carburetor heat during cruise, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. Factors in this accident were: weather conditions conducive for carburetor icing, the pilot's lack of total flying…NTSB SEA92LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Mulino, ORCarburetor ice and improper use of the carburetor heat. Factors to the accident were: carburetor icing conditions and an inadequate weather evaluation.NTSB LAX92LA115Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Sacramento, CAThe failure of the CFI to properly use carburetor heat in conditions conducive to the formation of carburetor ice. Factors in this accident were: 1) weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing and 2) the lack of suitable terrain to complete the forced…NTSB CHI91LA274Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Camden, MIPartial power loss due to improper use of the carburetor heat control by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were inadequate visual lookout by the pilot and presence of static power lines.NTSB FTW91LA130Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Hitchcock, TXA power loss for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during the forced landing. Factors were the pilot's continued operation with a known engine deficiency and the owner/operator's failure to perform needed maintenance.NTSB LAX91LA216Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna C-150L · Groveland, CAThe pilots neglect to calculate the aircrafts fuel consumption and his failure to service the aircraft with fuel prior to the last takeoff. The wire across the aircrafts flight path during the forced landing was a factor in the accident.NTSB DEN91LA055Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Watkins, COLoss of engine power for an undetermined reason, and failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed during the forced landing, which resulted in a stall/mush.NTSB FTW90DPJ10Accident · No injuriesFinal reportHomebuilt Midget Mustang M1 · Bristow, OKFuel starvation induced power loss, a compromised fuel vent system, and improper installation of the plumbing in the fuel vent system.NTSB LAX90LA267Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Jamul, CAThe pilot's delay in applying carburetor heat.NTSB LAX90LA256Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Santa Catalina, CAThe engine failure due to carburetor ice and the pilots improper use of carburetor heat.NTSB ANC90LA074Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Palmer, AKThe flight instructor's failure to use carburetor heat during a simulated engine failure. The rough terrain and weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing were contributing factors.NTSB MIA90LA124Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Marianna, FLThe pilot's delay in the application of carburetor heat. The carburetor icing condition was a related factor.NTSB ANC90FA046Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Birchwood, AKCarburetor ice due to the pilot's improper use of the carburetor heat. Factors related to the accident were: carburetor icing conditions, unfavorable wind, and the snow covered terrain.NTSB FTW89LA169Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Powell, TXThe pilot's improper use of carburetor heat resulting in a partial, non-mechanical power loss from carburetor icing conditions.NTSB CHI89LA163Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Putnam, ILImproper use of carburetor heat by the pilot which resulted in reduced power for takeoff. The obstructions (hangar & trees) and weather conditions were contributing factors.NTSB LAX89DVM03Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportBeard Varieze · Palo Alto, CAThe acft crashed 200 ft short of the rwy in a pond and nosed over. Witnesses heard the sounds of low power. Evidence of low/no power was shown by the prop. Investigation revealed that unapproved engine mods were made by pilot/owner. An untested carb heat…