NTSB investigations: Continental 0-200 series, VA
81 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.
Cases per year
| 1964 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1965 | 3 |
| 1966 | 3 |
| 1967 | 4 |
| 1968 | 1 |
| 1969 | 3 |
| 1970 | 2 |
| 1971 | 4 |
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1973 | 1 |
| 1974 | 1 |
| 1975 | 2 |
| 1976 | 2 |
| 1977 | 2 |
| 1978 | 3 |
| 1979 | 1 |
| 1980 | 4 |
| 1982 | 2 |
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1984 | 3 |
| 1985 | 2 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1988 | 2 |
| 1990 | 3 |
| 1991 | 4 |
| 1992 | 3 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
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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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'VA' 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" = 'VA' 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" 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 ERA23FA131Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 150G · Hillsville, VAThe pilot’s continued visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, resulting in controlled flight into terrain.NTSB GAA17CA306Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150 · Zepp, VAA partial loss of engine power due to the formation of carburetor icing, which resulted from the student pilot’s failure to apply carburetor heat and the flight instructor’s delayed response in applying carburetor heat while operating in conditions conducive…NTSB GAA16CA396Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150 · Williamsburg, VAAn evasive maneuver during the landing flare to avoid deer on the runway, which resulted in a collision with trees and terrain during a go-around. Contributing to the accident was the lack of an airport perimeter fence.NTSB ERA14FA328Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Topping, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin.NTSB ERA12FA583Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Fredericksburg, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment due to alcohol.NTSB ERA11CA377Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150M · Ridgeway, VAThe pilot's decision to takeoff using a flap setting higher than the manufacturer's recommended setting for takeoff.NTSB ERA09LA347Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Lawrenceville, VAA loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.NTSB NYC06FA215Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Penhook, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during climb, which resulted in exceeding the design stress limits of the airplane, and an in-flight breakup. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's continued visual flight rules flight into…NTSB NYC04LA081Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Harrisonburg, VAThe pilot's improper decision to attempt a landing with an excessive tailwind, which resulted in an inadvertent stall while attempting to climb during a go-around. A factor related to the accident was the tailwind conditions and the rising terrain beyond the…NTSB NYC04LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Suffolk, VAThe failure of the number four cylinder barrel due to fatigue which originated from a corrosion pit at the base of a cooling fin.NTSB NYC03CA193Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150M · Jetersville, VAThe pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff, which resulted in an overrun. A factor was the dew on the grass.NTSB NYC03LA122Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Culpeper, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control on the runway during takeoff.NTSB NYC02LA180Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Louisa, VAA loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.NTSB NYC02LA095Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152M · Forest, VAThe student pilot's improper flare and failure to recover from a bounced landing, which resulted in a nose over.NTSB IAD01FA097Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Mcgaheysville, VAThe flight instructor's failure to recover from a spin for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC01LA091Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Wintergreen, VAThe pilot's improper decision to continue the flight into deteriorating weather.NTSB NYC99LA167Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Woodstock, VAThe pilot's failure to adequately calculate required fuel for the flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB BFO93LA187Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150B · Woodford, VAThe pilot misjudging his altitude and airspeed and not attaining the proper touchdown point resulting in the airplane exiting the runway and colliding with pine trees. Factors in this accident were: 1) the wet runway, 2) rain which resulted in poor braking…NTSB BFO93LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Suffolk, VAFailure of the pilots in the Cessna 182 to visually identify and avoid the Cessna 150 (inadequate visual lookout). A factor related to the accident was: use of a nonstandard entry into the traffic pattern by the Cessna 182 flight crew.NTSB BFO92LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Lynchburg, VAThe pilot's poor in-flight decision making resulting in fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's overall lack of experience.NTSB NYC92LA063Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150D · Moneta, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing with a crosswind.NTSB BFO92LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Portsmouth, VAThe pilot's improper flare attitude during the landing flare/touchdown and his failure to initiate recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB BFO92LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Portsmouth, VACollisiion with the deer on the runway. A factor was the dark night.NTSB BFO92LA001Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Saluda, VAThe pilot's decision to abort the takeoff with inadequate runway to stop. A factor in the accident was the failure of the exhaust muffler baffle.NTSB BFO91LA059Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Stuart, VAThe pilot's failure to observe a hidden object while landing in an open field.NTSB BFO90FA070Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Ridgeway, VAFailure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall and inflight collision with the terrain.NTSB BFO90LA059Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Chesapeake, VAThe failure of both pilots (CFI and student pilot) to maintain adequate control of the aircraft during the landing flare and touchdown phase of flight. The student pilot's inexperience was a factor, as was the cfi's inadequate supervision during the dual…NTSB BFO90LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Leesburg, VAThe pilot's failure to assure an adequate supply of fuel was onboard to complete the flight.NTSB BFO88LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Winchester, VAThe T-6 struck the C-150 from behind while both were taxiing for takeoff. The C-150 was stopped at the time. There was an annual fly-in being held at the arpt with about 300 acft in attendance. Ground personnel were directing ground traffic. The T-6 plt said…NTSB BFO88LA033Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Chesterfield, VAThe student pilot lost directional control of the acft during landing roll. The acft traveled off the left side of the rwy and contacted a ditch. The landing was being made on rwy 15. Winds were from 190 degrees at 7 knots.NTSB BFO87LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Hot Springs, VAOn the second leg of a cross-country flight from annapolis, MD to albuquerque, NM, the pilot became disoriented and was unable to locate ingalls airport in Hot Springs, VA. The pilot realized he was low on fuel and decided to make a precautionary landing on a…NTSB ATL85LA160Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Atkins, VAThe acft nosed over during a forced landing following a loss of pwr which resulted from fuel exhaustion. On the day prior to the accident the acft had experienced a total electrical failure. The plt stated that on the day of the accident, he lowered a rope…NTSB BFO85LA029Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · South Hill, VAWhile on a solo cross country flight the student pilot became disorientated after about 60MIN of flt. He atmptd to call in the blind on guard. Freq. Both danville and roanok fss's responded to his calls but were unable to establish 2 way commo with the plt.…NTSB ATL85LA040Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Bumpass, VAVFR plt was using VOR airway navigation. He arrived in the vicinity of destination after dark and attempted to locate the arpt by flying a radial from the VOR; however, he used the 230 degree radial (published radial is 237 degrees). Further, the arpt is…NTSB ATL85LA012Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Wirtz, VAAfter a 1 hr 45 min flt, plt decided to initiate another flt. Fuel quantity gages indicated 1/4 full. Eng lost pwr on initial climb. Forced landing executed in open field, wind struck fence post. Post-mishap inspection revealed fuel exhaustion.NTSB ATL84LA079Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Charlottesville, VAThe plt reported that he started to lose control during the landing and added power to go-around. He said he pulled backon the controls and inadvertantly raised the flaps after he was already losing altitude. After touchdown, the acft flipped over.NTSB ATL83LA239Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Ashland, VAThe acft bounced, went off the runway and nosed over during landing. The student pilot was on a supervised solo flight and was practicing touch and go landings. During this landing he made a hard landing and bounced back into the air. The student attempted to…NTSB ATL83LA047Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Bedford, VAWhile practicing stalls and turns, the student stated the aircraft began to vibrate. The student attempted to eliminate the vibration by reducing and advancing the throttle and found the higher the RPM, the greater the vibration. Upon attempting to land in an…NTSB ATL82DA207Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 150 · Ft Eustis, VAThe student pilot was practicing landings in preparation for his private pilot check. There was a 70 degree right crosswind at 4 KTS. The pilot stated that he had landed hard due to a bad flare and the plane bounced. He thought that the aircraft would settle…NTSB ATL81DID09Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Woolwine, VANTSB ATL81DID07Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 150L · Ruckersville, VANTSB ATL80DID22Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Meherrin, VANTSB IAD80DID15Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Hot Springs, VANTSB IAD79FID15Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Chesapeake, VANTSB IAD79FID01Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Blacksburg, VANTSB IAD78FID11Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Farmville, VANTSB IAD78FID06Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Norfolk, VANTSB IAD78DIJ06Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Abingdon, VANTSB IAD77DID11Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150M · Moneta, VANTSB IAD76FID30Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Williamsburg, VA