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NTSB investigations: Continental 0-200 series, MA

98 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.

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Finding

Phase of flight

Aircraft model

Cases per year

19642026

NTSB investigations: Continental 0-200 series, MA per year, 1964–2026: 98 cases
1964	3
1965	4
1966	5
1967	5
1968	1
1969	3
1970	3
1971	6
1972	7
1973	5
1974	3
1975	1
1976	5
1977	5
1978	8
1979	5
1981	2
1982	3
1983	1
1986	1
1987	1
1989	1
1990	1
1992	1
1993	1
1995	1
1997	1
1998	1
2001	1
2004	2
2005	1
2010	2
2011	1
2012	2
2015	1
2016	1
2017	1
2019	1
2022	1

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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" = 'MA' 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\" = 'MA' 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" = 'MA' 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 ERA22LA327Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150 · Hanson, MAThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and partial loss of directional control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper decision to depart and land with a known mechanical deficiency with the nose landing gear.Jul 17, 2022 · N5859E · Substantial damage NTSB ERA20FA031Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 150 · New Bedford, MAPilot impairment due to exposure to carbon monoxide as a result of undetected corrosion and holes in the engine’s left exhaust muffler.Nov 4, 2019 · N714LK · Destroyed NTSB GAA17CA326Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150 · Newburyport, MAThe student pilot's decision to attempt to close the cockpit window during takeoff and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control.Jun 4, 2017 · N6511S · Substantial damage NTSB ERA16LA300Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Littleton, MAA total loss of engine power during descent for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.Aug 19, 2016 · N9230U · Substantial damage NTSB ERA15CA101Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150L · Stow, MAThe flight instructor's delayed remedial action in response to the student pilot's improper go-around, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack, experiencing an aerodynamic stall, and impacting a parked airplane.Jan 15, 2015 · N5443Q · Substantial damage NTSB ERA13LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Mansfield, MAThe pilots’ failure to apply carburetor heat during takeoff, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power due to the formation of carburetor ice.Oct 21, 2012 · N7250S · Substantial damage NTSB ERA12FA143Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Fitchburg, MAA partial loss of engine power due to the formation of carburetor ice and the flight instructor's improper application of carburetor heat.Jan 11, 2012 · N4041J · Substantial damage NTSB ERA11LA383Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Plymouth, MAA partial loss of engine power during initial climb due to a stuck cylinder valve, which resulted from excessive corrosion and carbon deposits on the valve springs due to inadequate maintenance.Jul 4, 2011 · N150ET · Substantial damage NTSB ERA10CA169Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150H · New Bedford, MAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing/rollout.Mar 7, 2010 · N6603S · Substantial damage NTSB ERA10CA124Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150 · Taunton, MAThe pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point during landing.Jan 26, 2010 · N5478Q · Substantial damage NTSB IAD05LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft F19 · Northampton, MAThe pilot/owner's improper decision to conduct the flight with a known deficiency in equipment, which resulted in a loss of control when the tailwheel springs became disconnected. Factors were the disconnection of the tailwheel springs, the snow bank, and…Mar 19, 2005 · N3679T · Substantial damage NTSB NYC04LA186Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150E · Marlboro, MAThe loss of engine power due to a stuck cylinder exhaust valve. Factors were the tailwind and a jammed engine cylinder exhaust valve.Aug 7, 2004 · N6159T · Substantial damage NTSB IAD04LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Paxton, MAThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a subsequent forced landing. Factors included the pilot's use of a fuel gauge that was calibrated for a different model airplane, and a lack…Jul 5, 2004 · N5058R · Substantial damage NTSB IAD01LA099Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Hyannis, MAThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination.Aug 24, 2001 · N5591G · Substantial damage NTSB NYC98FA161Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Worthington, MAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed due to diverted attention.Aug 2, 1998 · N704ZY · Destroyed NTSB IAD97LA111Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Westfield, MAThe pilot's inadequate preflight preparation which fail to include a weight and balance check and his subsequent failure to maintain aircraft control.Aug 16, 1997 · N16040 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC95FA224Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBoeing A75N1 · Marlborough, MAthe Stearman, N89X, pilot's inadequate visual lookout. A factor was the failure of the flight instructor of the Cessna 150, N1766Q, to announce his position in the traffic pattern in accordance with recommended procedures.Sep 24, 1995 · N89X · 2 aircraft · Minor damage NTSB BFO93LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Marlboro, MAThe pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane during landing. Related to the accident was the excessive airspeed.May 9, 1993 · N2894V · Substantial damage NTSB BFO92LA119Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Norfolk, MAThe loss of compression in the no. 4 cylinder due to a valve stuck in the open position, which resulted in the loss of engine power.Jul 30, 1992 · N1073P · Substantial damage NTSB NYC90LA198Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Norfolk, MAThe pilot in command's failure to maintain airspeed during an aborted landing resulting in an inadvertent stall and descent into trees.Aug 20, 1990 · N18147 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC90LA033Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Westfield, MALoss of control during landing due to an improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing. A factor relating to the accident was the lack of total experience of the student pilot.Nov 26, 1989 · N704WX · Substantial damage NTSB NYC88FA005Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Gardner, MAWhile executing tough-and-go landings, the pilot neglected to partially raise the wing flaps, as recommended in the owners manual, before lifting off. Thereafter, the pilot failed to maintain a safe airspeed for the landing configuration and inadvertently…Oct 12, 1987 · N50342 · Destroyed NTSB NYC87LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna C-150 · Plymouth, MAThe student pilot flared long during landing and the instructor initiated a go around. During a right turn away from buildings, the aircraft stalled and collided with the ground on its nose and flipped over.Oct 3, 1986 · N704PY · Substantial damage NTSB NYC83LNA03Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna 150 · Stow, MAThe acft propeller struck a passenger who was walking around the acft in preparation for boarding. The acft had been taxied in from landing and stopped near the coffee shop. The wife of the passenger on board the acft approached theacft prior to engine shut…Jul 7, 1983 · N11196 · No damage NTSB NYC83FNA01Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportCessna 150L · Marstons Mills, MAThe acft was observed to climb at a steep angle to 150-200 ft & then enter a spin. The owner/plt had just finished installing stall fences as part of a stol kit that he was in the process of completing. Examination of the acft showed a partial installation of…Dec 2, 1982 · N1433Q · Substantial damage NTSB NYC82DA234Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 150D · Hyannis, MAThe pilot stated that she was cleared for landing on runway 24. She stated that as she turned onto final, and the aircraft was high, an additional notch of flaps was added. The descent to the runway was at approximately 90 mph. The aircraft touched down in…Sep 25, 1982 · N4149U · Substantial damage NTSB NYC82DA062Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 150L · Haverhill, MAAfter calling for landing information on UNICOM and receiving no reply the pilot elected to land. During roll-out at approximately 5 mph the aircraft's right main and nose gear encountered a sink-hole causing the right wingtip to hit the ground.Mar 25, 1982 · N10459 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC81FNE15Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Belchertown, MAApr 7, 1981 · N9213U · Substantial damage NTSB NYC81FNE11Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Princeton, MAFeb 22, 1981 · N6975F · Substantial damage NTSB NYC80FNA02Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150H · Norton, MAOct 19, 1979 · N7001S · Substantial damage NTSB NYC79FNA31Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150L · Tewksbury, MAAug 31, 1979 · N18585 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC79FNA26Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · North Andover, MAJul 30, 1979 · N10796 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC79FNA21Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150M · Middleboro, MAJul 10, 1979 · N66349 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC79FNE05Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Hardwick, MAJan 6, 1979 · N1153Y · Substantial damage NTSB NYC79FNE03Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Gardner, MADec 23, 1978 · N22785 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC79FNA08Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 150K · Stow, MADec 17, 1978 · N6219G · Destroyed NTSB NYC79FNE01Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Monson, MADec 8, 1978 · N45352 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC78FA089Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 150M · Millbury, MASep 9, 1978 · N9470U · Destroyed NTSB NYC78DNA18Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Newburyport, MAApr 22, 1978 · N7529G · Substantial damage NTSB NYC78DNA16Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Marlboro, MAMar 18, 1978 · N1283Q · Substantial damage NTSB NYC78FNE13Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Sterling, MAMar 9, 1978 · N10877 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC78DNC16Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182 · Bedford, MAFeb 22, 1978 · N19508 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC78FNA04Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Mansfield, MAOct 29, 1977 · N9470U · Substantial damage NTSB NYC77DNA17Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Haverhill, MAMay 22, 1977 · N714SS · Substantial damage NTSB NYC77FNE15Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Turner Falls, MAApr 11, 1977 · N51343 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC77DNA14Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Hanson, MAMar 27, 1977 · N8717S · Substantial damage NTSB NYC77FNE10Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Hopedale, MAMar 3, 1977 · N714CP · Substantial damage NTSB NYC76FNA45Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150L · Freetown, MAJul 25, 1976 · N6754G · Substantial damage NTSB NYC76FNE29Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150J · Southbridge, MAJul 18, 1976 · N60412 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC76FNE24Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 150G · Westboro, MAJun 7, 1976 · N8347G · Substantial damage