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NTSB investigations: Continental 0-200 series, KY

79 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Continental 0-200 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

19652026

NTSB investigations: Continental 0-200 series, KY per year, 1965–2026: 79 cases
1965	1
1966	1
1968	6
1969	8
1970	3
1971	6
1972	3
1973	2
1974	2
1975	2
1976	4
1977	2
1978	4
1979	3
1980	3
1981	1
1982	2
1983	1
1984	1
1985	1
1986	2
1987	1
1989	1
1990	2
1994	1
1996	1
2003	2
2004	1
2005	1
2006	2
2008	2
2009	1
2010	1
2011	2
2020	1
2024	1
2025	1

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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" = 'KY' 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 ('17020')) 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\" = 'KY' 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 ('17020'))
  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" = 'KY' 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 ('17020'))
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 ERA25LA299Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150 · Fordsville, KYThe pilot’s improper fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent forced landing.Aug 13, 2025 · N9400U · Substantial damage NTSB ERA24LA134Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150 · Clay, KYThe pilot’s decision to attempt a VFR flight in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment due to alcohol consumption.Mar 9, 2024 · N1703Q · Substantial damage NTSB WPR20CA160Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Vine Grove, KYAircraft control was not maintained during initial climb with gusting wind that resulted in a collision with power lines and the terrain.May 28, 2020 · N9557S · Substantial damage NTSB ERA11LA411Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Elizabethtown, KYA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Jul 20, 2011 · N8576U · Substantial damage NTSB ERA11CA313Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150M · Greenville, KYThe pilot's loss of control during takeoff after he reached to secure a seatbelt that was wedged in the passenger door.May 20, 2011 · N68844 · Substantial damage NTSB ERA10CA420Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150A · West Liberty, KYThe pilot's premature turn toward trees during the initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the airplane's high gross weight and density altitude that precluded a normal takeoff and climb.Aug 14, 2010 · N7023X · Substantial damage NTSB ERA09CA426Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150M · Lexington, KYA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel manangement.Jul 28, 2009 · N6433K · Substantial damage NTSB MIA08LA204Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Falmouth, KYA loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.Sep 28, 2008 · N4477U · Substantial damage NTSB NYC08LA137Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Middlesboro, KYThe mechanic's improper maintenance installation of the No. 1 cylinder rocker arms which led to oil starvation and a loss of engine power.Mar 13, 2008 · N6651F · Substantial damage NTSB NYC06LA214Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150K · Shelby Gap, KYThe pilot's improper decision to attempt a visual flight rules flight in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an impact with mountainous terrain. A factor was the low ceiling.Sep 2, 2006 · N6401G · Destroyed NTSB NYC06LA147Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150D · Bloomfield, KYThe pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power.Jun 15, 2006 · N4542U · Substantial damage 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.Oct 13, 2005 · N8684S · Substantial damage NTSB NYC04CA125Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150 · Sacramento, KYThe pilot's improper decision to land with a tailwind, and his inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. A factor was the tailwind.May 14, 2004 · N7795E · Substantial damage NTSB NYC04LA011Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Wax, KYThe pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance. Low altitude flight is a contributing factor.Oct 16, 2003 · N3807V · Substantial damage NTSB NYC03LA090Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportStarnes Quickie Q-200 · Henderson, KYThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and his failure to maintain directional control, after experiencing an in-flight loss of control for undetermined reasons.Apr 27, 2003 · N1V · Destroyed NTSB IAD96LA151Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150C · Liberty, KYthe pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude, while maneuvering at a low altitude, which resulted in in-flight collision with trees.Sep 23, 1996 · N1947Z · Destroyed NTSB NYC95LA022Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Dawson Springs, KYThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance. Other related factors are night conditions and the pilot's improper inflight planning/decision.Nov 9, 1994 · N5483Q · Substantial damage NTSB BFO91LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Lexington, KYThe pilot's inadequate inflight decision causing fuel exhaustion.Oct 23, 1990 · N18539 · Substantial damage NTSB ATL90LA067Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Leitchfield, KYThe pilot's inadequate preflight, in that he did not assure that both fuel tank filler caps were secure prior to flight.Feb 25, 1990 · N45302 · Substantial damage NTSB ATL90LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150K · Vine Grove, KYInadequate preflight planning/preparation by the student pilot, which led to fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel. The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point during the landing and the parked airplane were contributing factors.Oct 25, 1989 · N2662Q · Substantial damage NTSB ATL87FA244Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Murray, KYPIC stated to friends he intended to execute a hammerhead stall after take off from a private grass strip. Airstrip owner observed acft make a low pass, pitch up vertically, and execute a hammerhead stall at about 450-500 feet AGL. There was insufficient…Aug 29, 1987 · N6795G · Substantial damage NTSB ATL86LA257Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Covington, KYThe plt landed at the airstrip on his fathers farm as the third stop of the day. He reported that during the attempted takeoff he hit a tree and stalled the acft. His student pilot certificate had been signed off for his first x-country flt the day prior to…Sep 13, 1986 · N10539 · Substantial damage NTSB ATL86LA195Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Shelbyville, KYThe plt rented the acft without verifying the actual fuel onboard. He then flew to his pvt strip, 26 NM away, and gave 'several' pax hops. About 5 mins after takeoff for the flt to return the acft to the owner's field, the engine started running rough and…Jul 10, 1986 · N10949 · Substantial damage NTSB ATL85FLT06Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportCessna 150F · Jeffersonville, KYThe acft collided with the ground in a steep nose down attitude while banking to the left. The acft was in the process of making an approach to land in an off arpt pasture which was not normally used for acft operations. No mecanical reasons for the accident…May 25, 1985 · N7717F · Substantial damage NTSB ATL84LA139Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Bardstown, KYThe CFI flew one pattern with the student and sent him solo. During the attempted takeoff the acft veered off the rwy & hit a dirt bank. The student said the rudder pedals would not move. Reportedly a wrench was found jammed in the rudder pedals. Some…Mar 14, 1984 · N7717F · Substantial damage NTSB ATL84LA060Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150K · Georgetown, KYEarlier in the day, an annual inspection had been completed. There were no refueling facilities on the arpt, so the plt/mechanic drove to another location & purchased a can of gasoline (6 gals) which he added to the tanks. He then started the eng &…Dec 1, 1983 · N6185G · Substantial damage NTSB ATL82FLQ09Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna 150 · Prestonburg, KYImmediately after takeoff from rwy 13 the CFI saw another acft on final to rwy 31 & entered a steep left climbing turn up a small valley east of the arpt. The CFI was unable to out-climb the rising terrain. The CFI stated he took this evasive action to avoid…Aug 14, 1982 · N1410Q · Destroyed NTSB ATL82DA211Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 150 · Louisville, KYThe pilot took off on a local flight intending to make a touch and go landing. He reported that the engine operated normally at full power during takeoff, but when the power was reduced on downwind, the engine began to run rough, miss and would not hold a…Jul 25, 1982 · N63379 · Substantial damage NTSB ATL81FLQ11Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150M · Bowling Green, KYJan 27, 1981 · N66778 · Substantial damage NTSB ATL80DLQ27Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150M · Somerset, KYAug 30, 1980 · N704FG · Substantial damage NTSB ATL80FA045Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 150 · Pikeville, KYMay 10, 1980 · N50931 · Destroyed NTSB IAD80FA027Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 150 · Reidland, KYFeb 24, 1980 · N1678Q · Destroyed NTSB IAD79FA094Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150M · Louisville, KYSep 29, 1979 · N6096K · Substantial damage NTSB IAD79FLQ20Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Louisville, KYJul 17, 1979 · N18171 · Substantial damage NTSB IAD79FLQ12Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Berea, KYMay 17, 1979 · N4684X · Substantial damage NTSB IAD79FLQ05Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Bardstown, KYDec 9, 1978 · N5920T · Substantial damage NTSB IAD78FA105Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 150 · Louisville, KYSep 2, 1978 · N18123 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed NTSB IAD78FLT09Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Covington, KYAug 10, 1978 · N51285 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB IAD78FLQ22Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 150K · Russell Spgs, KYJun 30, 1978 · N5905G · Substantial damage NTSB IAD78FLQ02Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Owensboro, KYOct 15, 1977 · N19225 · Substantial damage NTSB IAD77DLQ05Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150M · Covington, KYFeb 7, 1977 · N9114U · Substantial damage NTSB IAD77DLQ04Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Trenton, KYDec 22, 1976 · N11269 · Destroyed NTSB IAD77FLQ02Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Hopkinsville, KYOct 16, 1976 · N23270 · Substantial damage NTSB IAD76AI081Accident · 3 fatalClosedCessna 150 · Elkhorn City, KYJul 4, 1976 · N9238U · Substantial damage NTSB IAD76DLQ25Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Hodgenville, KYJul 3, 1976 · N10660 · Substantial damage NTSB IAD76FLQ09Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150L · Olmstead, KYOct 13, 1975 · N1295Q · Substantial damage NTSB IAD7KDLQ26Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Versailles, KYMay 18, 1975 · N10770 · Substantial damage NTSB IAD74DLQ41Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Richmond, KYMay 30, 1974 · N51218 · Substantial damage NTSB IAD74FL027Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Frankfort, KYFeb 18, 1974 · N6045G · Substantial damage NTSB IAD74DLQ05Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Campbellsville, KYJul 7, 1973 · N4746X · Substantial damage