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NTSB investigations: Continental 0-200 series, WV

32 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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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" = 'WV' 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\" = 'WV' 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" = 'WV' 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 ERA10LA475Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Fayetteville, WVA loss of engine power due to the failure of the left magneto system’s distributor gear as a result of the improper maintenance of the magnetos by maintenance personnel.Sep 10, 2010 · N7922E · Substantial damage NTSB NYC04LA024Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Bruceton Mills, WVThe pilot's physical impairment due to alcohol and his improper decision to attempt flight with a low cloud ceiling, low visibility, after consuming alcohol. A related factor in the accident was the low cloud ceiling.Nov 6, 2003 · N23178 · Substantial damage 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.Apr 7, 2001 · N974CA · Substantial damage NTSB IAD01LA037Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Huntington, WVThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in residual fuel contamination and a subsequent engine failure. Factors included corroded fuel filler necks and rain the previous evening.Mar 14, 2001 · N6584F · Substantial damage NTSB IAD96LA076Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Welch, WVthe pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol which led to his failure to maintain sufficient altitude to clear obstacles. A factor was his intentional buzzing.May 10, 1996 · N6303S · Destroyed NTSB NYC95LA045Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Wheeling, WVThe student pilot's inadequately planned cross-country flight, and his subsequent disorientation, resulting in fuel exhaustion and a collision with an object.Dec 21, 1994 · N7175S · Destroyed NTSB BFO90LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Alderson, WVThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, causing the aircraft to stall. Low altitude and inattention were related factors.Jun 17, 1990 · N5964E · Substantial damage NTSB BFO89LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · New Cumberland, WVThe pilot's failure to compensate for crosswind conditions during an attempted go-around. Contributing factors were the crosswind condition and the pilot's low level of experience.Apr 19, 1989 · N3570L · Substantial damage NTSB BFO88LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Fairmont, WVAccording to the student plt, the acft crabbed to the left just prior to touchdown. Upon touchdown, the acft veered left and traveled off the rwy into muddy grass. Despite the plt's use of brakes and right rudder the acft continued down an embankment where it…Mar 21, 1988 · N6763G · Substantial damage NTSB ATL85LA064Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Moundsville, WVThe solo student pilot departed with both fuel tanks indicating slightly over 1/4 full. 2.3 hrs later the power loss occurred in a descent to the dest arpt. The operator drained about 15 ounces of fuel from the acft and observed no fuel spillage at the site.…Dec 23, 1984 · N60209 · Substantial damage NTSB ATL84LA265Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150D · Parkersburg, WVThe pilot was unable to see the deer on the rwy during the landing roll because of the dark night conditions.Aug 22, 1984 · N4278U · Substantial damage NTSB ATL84LA207Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Parsons, WVThe acft collided with a tree and crashed after becoming lost in IMC weather during a night x-country. The plt had descended after seeing lights below him. He circled the town and made a turn to approach a road for landing on which he said the police had…Jun 23, 1984 · N704SK · Destroyed NTSB ATL84FIJ02Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportTaylorcraft F-19 · Middlebourne, WVAfter returning to the arpt, the plt made an apch to rwy 10, which had a drop-off on the apch end. The winds were reported as variable & occasionally gusty. On the 1st apch, the acft encounter 'slight air turbulence' & the plt elected to go around. He stated…May 27, 1984 · N2001K · Substantial damage NTSB ATL83LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Glenville, WVGround fog started developing as the flt approached its destination. During the vor-b approach to rwy 16 the plt spotted the rwy lights about a mile out & set up on left base to the rwy. The plt turned final but drifted left of base. The plt stated that due…Oct 1, 1983 · N2857S · Substantial damage NTSB ATL81FIJ10Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Hurricane, WVJun 12, 1981 · N1730Q · Substantial damage NTSB ATL81FIJ04Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Buckhannon, WVFeb 26, 1981 · N6079J · Substantial damage NTSB IAD80FIG07Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 150K · Keyser, WVApr 6, 1980 · N6273G · Destroyed NTSB IAD79FGN34Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Moundsville, WVJul 14, 1979 · N1614Q · Substantial damage NTSB IAD78FIJ13Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Thomas, WVJun 6, 1978 · N60233 · Substantial damage NTSB IAD76FIJ06Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150G · Leading Creek, WVOct 12, 1975 · N4680X · Destroyed NTSB IAD74DIJ14Accident · Serious injuriesClosedStits SA3B · Rainelle, WVApr 19, 1974 · N5145 · Substantial damage NTSB IAD74DIJ10Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150F · Minerl Wells, WVJan 27, 1974 · N8048S · Substantial damage NTSB IAD70DIJ06Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Pineville, WVJun 9, 1970 · N6642F · Substantial damage NTSB IAD70D0124Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Poca, WVDec 13, 1969 · N5662G · Substantial damage NTSB IAD70F0108Accident · Minor injuriesClosedChampion 7ECA · Martinsburg, WVNov 11, 1969 · N9503S · Substantial damage NTSB DIA70F0022Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Fayetteville, WVJul 16, 1969 · N23385 · Substantial damage NTSB DIA68D0211Accident · No injuriesClosedChampion 7ECA · Cowen, WVMar 21, 1968 · N11052 · Substantial damage NTSB DIA68D0203Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Logan, WVJan 27, 1968 · N4586U · Substantial damage NTSB DIA68F0158Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Charleston, WVJan 20, 1968 · N7938E · Substantial damage NTSB DIA68D0063Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Forest Hill, WVAug 21, 1967 · N2668J · Substantial damage NTSB NYC66F0008Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Huntington, WVApr 17, 1965 · N3031J · Substantial damage NTSB UNK64X1867Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Taplin, WVMay 21, 1964 · N7267X · Substantial damage