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NTSB investigations: Continental 0-200 series, NV

69 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

19642026

NTSB investigations: Continental 0-200 series, NV per year, 1964–2026: 69 cases
1964	2
1965	1
1966	9
1967	6
1968	2
1969	5
1970	2
1971	4
1972	3
1974	1
1976	2
1977	2
1978	2
1979	4
1980	2
1983	1
1984	2
1986	1
1987	2
1988	1
1990	1
1993	2
2001	1
2003	1
2007	3
2009	1
2013	1
2014	1
2015	1
2016	2
2019	1

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" = 'NV' 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\" = 'NV' 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" = 'NV' 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 GAA20CA010Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150 · Fallon, NVThe pilot's improper preflight fuel planning and quantity inspection, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a total loss of engine power, a forced landing on unsuitable terrain, and a subsequent nose-over.Oct 8, 2019 · N50618 · Substantial damage NTSB WPR16LA185Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHoover David Arnold AR 6 · Reno, NVThe pilot of Race 11’s failure to maintain clearance from Race 1 during takeoff, and the insufficient abort procedures specified within the race rules. Contributing to the accident was the pilot of Race 1’s decision to shut down the engine on the runway and…Sep 18, 2016 · N616DH · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB GAA16CA349Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150 · Reno, NVThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion, impact with a sign, and left wing damage.Jun 26, 2016 · N5842E · Substantial damage NTSB WPR15LA090Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150E · Silver Springs, NVThe loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during a postaccident examination of the airplane.Jan 25, 2015 · N4017U · Substantial damage NTSB WPR14CA204Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150C · Wellington, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while departing from a wet runway.May 22, 2014 · N2068Z · Substantial damage NTSB WPR14CA069Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150F · Henderson, NVThe flight crew's improper in-flight fuel planning lead to fuel exhaustion, which resulted in a complete loss of engine power.Dec 14, 2013 · N7015F · Substantial damage NTSB WPR09LA236Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Mesquite, NVThe pilot's loss of directional control during landing resulting from binding of the left wheel's brake actuating system for an undetermined reason.May 10, 2009 · N73017 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA08LA017Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportKelly F1D · Reno, NVThe pilot's loss of airplane control while performing intentional approach to stall maneuvers. Contributing to the accident was the inadvertent entry of the airplane into a spin.Nov 2, 2007 · N42KK · Substantial damage NTSB SEA07FA264Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportDeluca-Owl OR-71 · Reno, NVThe failure of the pilots of both aircraft to maintain an adequate visual lookout and clearance from one another during a low altitude aerial race.Sep 14, 2007 · N1VD · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB SEA07LA126Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Pahrump, NVThe loss of engine power due to fuel contamination followed by the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff. Contributing factors were the pilot's inadequate preflight and an inadequate 100-hour maintenance inspection by other maintenance…May 18, 2007 · N3121J · Substantial damage NTSB LAX03LA234Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Dyer, NVthe pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswind conditions and failure to maintain directional control.Jul 12, 2003 · N22897 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX01LA280Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHumphreys Stitts SA6B · Elko, NVThe failure of the pilot-in-command to reverse course in a timely manner after flying into a box canyon. Factors in the accident were the pilot's lack of familiarity with the aircraft and the local terrain.Aug 16, 2001 · N5628 · Destroyed NTSB LAX94LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Las Vegas, NVthe student pilot's failure to execute a go-around, premature flare, and improper use of the flight controls. Factors related to this accident are the student pilot's lack of total experience and diverted attention.Nov 13, 1993 · N9231U · Substantial damage NTSB LAX93LA175Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150K · Boulder City, NVThe instructor's inadequate bounced landing recovery and airspeed management during the attempted go around, which led to an inadvertent stall and the instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight. A factor in the accident was the instructor's low total…Apr 15, 1993 · N5836G · Substantial damage NTSB SEA90LA049Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Valmy, NVThe pilots poor inflight planning and decision to land on an abandoned highway in strong gusty crosswind conditions, his improper remedial action of turning downwind at a low altitude after aborting the landing and his failure to maintain airspeed. Factors in…Mar 2, 1990 · N60301 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA88LA155Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMace R-2 · Reno, NVAcft had been fitted with new outer wing panels of elliptical design and was on sixth test flight for racing certification, exploring g envelope. Investigation revealed right outer panel separated in flight during maneuvering. Failure occurred in center…Aug 18, 1988 · N711HM · Destroyed NTSB SEA87FA158Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Las Vegas, NVThe student plt planned a x-country flt for 3.6 hrs. After 3.9 hrs of flt, fuel exhaustion occurred as the acft was apchg the destn arpt. The plt declared an emergency, but was unable to glide to the arpt. Witnesses observed the acft on an apch to a vacant…Aug 6, 1987 · N51358 · Destroyed NTSB SEA87LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Las Vegas, NVDuring landing a gust of wind occurred from the right. The student pilot was not able to correct for the wind and lost control of the aircraft. The aircraft veered to the left of the runway onto rough terrain and then nosed over inverted.Mar 18, 1987 · N457AF · Substantial damage NTSB SEA86LA138Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRose A4C · Winnemucca, NVDuring landing roll the pilot lost directional control of the aircraft. The right main gear collapsed dragging the right wing.Jun 3, 1986 · N14884 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA84LA129Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Reno, NVAs the student plt was flaring to land, the acft ballooned & subsequently entered a porpoise. He attempted to make a go-around, but the acft struck the ground when it lost altitude after the student retracted the flaps.Jun 12, 1984 · N21939 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA84LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150-K · Fallon, NVThe student plt said he was departing his privately owned strip & had a 7 ft fence to clear at the departure end. He reported that just as he became airborne, the acft encounter a gust of wind which caused the right wing to hit a fence post, then the acft…Mar 12, 1984 · N6410G · Substantial damage NTSB LAX83LA460Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Sparks, NVThe stu plt stated he encountered wind shear on short final and applied full pwr but the nose wheel struck a dirt bank at the rwy threshold. The acft bounced back into the air and came down on the rwy at which time the nose gear departed the acft as it slid…Sep 11, 1983 · N11491 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX81FXQ37Accident · No injuriesClosedFrenzel 1 · Reno, NVSep 12, 1980 · N16G · 2 aircraft · Minor damage NTSB LAX80FVW20Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150M · Las Vegas, NVJul 6, 1980 · N6437K · Substantial damage NTSB LAX80FVW05Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150B · Boulder City, NVNov 15, 1979 · N1162Y · Substantial damage NTSB LAX80FVW04Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Las Vegas, NVNov 11, 1979 · N3352V · Substantial damage NTSB LAX80FVW03Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150M · Las Vegas, NVNov 9, 1979 · N4014V · Destroyed NTSB OAK79FVW11Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150M · Las Vegas, NVMar 26, 1979 · N4014V · Substantial damage NTSB OAK78DXQ32Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 182 · Minden, NVJul 6, 1978 · N3453J · Substantial damage NTSB OAK78FA024Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 150M · Carson City, NVMar 24, 1978 · N714BU · Destroyed NTSB OAK77FVW22Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150M · Las Vegas, NVJun 16, 1977 · N66502 · Substantial damage NTSB OAK77DXQ05Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Jackpot, NVFeb 2, 1977 · N714KM · Substantial damage NTSB OAK76DXQ51Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Reno, NVJun 20, 1976 · N3078S · Substantial damage NTSB OAK76DXQ41Accident · No injuriesClosedMustang Midget · Lovelock, NVApr 23, 1976 · N7178 · Substantial damage NTSB OAK74FVW24Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 150F · Henderson, NVJun 22, 1974 · N7119F · Substantial damage NTSB OAK72FVW33Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150J · Goldfield, NVJun 28, 1972 · N61251 · Substantial damage NTSB OAK72FVW30Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150H · Tonopah, NVMay 14, 1972 · N6931S · Substantial damage NTSB OAK72DXQ30Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Ely, NVMay 3, 1972 · N6882F · Substantial damage NTSB OAK72FXQ15Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Reno, NVOct 10, 1971 · N28629 · Substantial damage NTSB OAK71FVW27Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150K · N.Las Vegas, NVMar 23, 1971 · N5955G · Substantial damage NTSB OAK71FVW23Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150J · Las Vegas, NVJan 18, 1971 · N51084 · Substantial damage NTSB OAK71FVW22Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150K · No.Las Vegas, NVJan 8, 1971 · N5956G · Substantial damage NTSB OAK70DXQ23Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Valmy, NVJun 30, 1970 · N3161X · Substantial damage NTSB OAK70FVW13Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Las Vegas, NVMay 11, 1970 · N8277F · Substantial damage NTSB OAK70F0010Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150H · Sparks, NVJun 24, 1969 · N6217S · Substantial damage NTSB OAK70D0009Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Winnemucca, NVJun 7, 1969 · N2751S · Substantial damage NTSB OAK70F0007Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Dyer, NVMay 28, 1969 · N2755S · Substantial damage NTSB OAK69F0293Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150G · N Las Vegas, NVMar 18, 1969 · N3421J · Substantial damage NTSB UNK69X0105Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150G · Las Vegas, NVJan 15, 1969 · N4664X · Substantial damage NTSB OAK69A0004Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 150H · N Las Vegas, NVJul 17, 1968 · N22987 · Destroyed