NTSB investigations: Continental 0-300 series
54 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Continental 0-300 series, where the first occurrence was “Loss of engine power”. 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
| 1983 | 2 |
|---|---|
| 1984 | 4 |
| 1985 | 3 |
| 1986 | 3 |
| 1987 | 2 |
| 1988 | 3 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1994 | 2 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 1999 | 3 |
| 2001 | 3 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2003 | 4 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 9 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2007 | 2 |
Where
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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.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('17022')
AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o.\"occurrenceNumber\" = 1 AND o.\"occurrenceCode\" = 350))
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."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('17022')
AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 350))
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 DFW07CA070Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172B · Stephenville, TXThe loss of engine power during the landing approach due to the pilot's failure to follow the appropriate procedures to preclude carburetor ice in known carburetor icing conditions.NTSB SEA07LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172D · Beaver Marsh, ORThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB CHI06FA184Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172F · Brookville, INThe in-flight loss of engine power during cruise flight due to restricted fuel flow and the inadequate preflight the pilot performed. An additional cause was the trees.NTSB ATL06LA099Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Ringgold, GAThe pilot's improper fuel management resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation resulting in a forced landing, and collision with trees and the ground.NTSB ATL05CA165Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna C172F · Sparta, TNThe pilot's delay in applying carburetor heat that resulted in the loss of engine power due to carburetor ice.NTSB MIA05LA158Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172C · Saint Cloud, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain the airspeed while maneuvering following loss of engine power resulting in a stall/mush, an uncontrolled descent, and collision with trees and the ground.NTSB ATL05CA157Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172F · Haleyville, ALThe pilots inadequate preflight of the fuel tank resulting in a total loss of engine power in cruise flight due to fuel exhaustion, resulting in a forced landing, and nose over on landing roll out.NTSB NYC05FA138Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172C · Winthrop, METhe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and a subsequent forced landing and impact with terrain.NTSB MIA05LA150Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGlobe GC-1B · Vero Beach, FLThe partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons resulting in the in-flight collision with trees during an emergency descent.NTSB ATL05CA074Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172H · Oakwood, GALoss of engine power due to fuel system contamination.NTSB DFW05CA090Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Nachogdoches, TXThe pilot's improper in-flight planning which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB IAD05LA041Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172B · Princeton, KYA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons over unsuitable terrain.NTSB DFW05LA067Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172F · Sallisaw, OKA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB CHI05LA037Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Belle Plaine, MNA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during descent, and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing.NTSB FTW04LA028Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Wichita Falls, TXThe loss of engine power due to an obstruction in the fuel line.NTSB MIA03LA176Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172F · Fajardo, PRThe pilot's inadequate aircraft preflight resulting in the airplane being operated with water contamination in the fuel system, and the loss of engine power.NTSB CHI03LA082Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Callao, MOA loss of engine power due to the erosion of the number 2 piston, resulting in loss of compression on that cylinder. Contributing factors were the tailwind, the muddy runway condition, and the roadway and ditch.NTSB ATL03LA057Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Camden, SCThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion, subsequent loss of engine power and an in-flight collision with terrain.NTSB SEA02LA107Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172E · Troutdale, ORA loss of engine power for an undetermined (non-mechanical) reason. Contributing factors were high grass and soft terrain which lead to the collapse of the nose gear during the landing roll.NTSB CHI02LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172F · Lynxville, WIThe pilots delayed use of carburetor heat during carburetor icing conditions, and the unsuitable terrain encountered for the forced landing. The carburetor icing conditions, the powerline, the brush, and the nose gear collapse were contributing factors.NTSB LAX01LA295Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Skull Valley, AZthe loss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the ensuing emergency landing.NTSB CHI01LA219Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172C · Grand Island, NEThe procedures for using carburetor heat not followed by the student pilot and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. Additional factors included the carburetor icing conditions, the carburetor icing, the student pilot's lack of…NTSB FTW01LA064Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Pine Bluff, ARthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the forced landing on a gravel road. Contributing factors were the pilot's delay in using carburetor heat and the loose gravel.NTSB MIA00LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172G · Itta Bena, MSa loss of engine power for undetermined reasons resulting in a forced landing that was short of the intended touchdown point, and the subsequent impact with the ground.NTSB LAX99LA256Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172E · Emeryville, CAThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and inadequate fuel consumption calculations, resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Factors were the pilot's failure to have all appropriate flight manuals aboard the airplane and the low…NTSB ATL99LA059Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Florala, ALThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel system contamination with water.NTSB IAD99LA018Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Essex, MDA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing and dark night conditions.NTSB NYC97LA150Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172E · Fitchburg, MAA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB FTW96LA281Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Pierce, COa loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the unsuitable terrain.NTSB BFO96LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172D · Rineyville, KYthe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW95LA391Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172D · Prim, ARThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were the pilot's inability to initiate a flare due to the fracture of the yoke assembly, and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB CHI95LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172F · Cross Plains, WIthe pilot's failure to use carburetor heat. Factors were carburetor icing conditions and rough/uneven terrain.NTSB NYC94LA112Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Tinton Falls, NJThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB DEN92LA032Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Delta, COA complete power loss for undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was: unsuitable terrain on which to conduct an emergency landing.NTSB LAX91LA361Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172G · Hilo, HIFuel exhaustion due to the installation of a non standard propeller for which no performance charts were available.NTSB ANC90LA033Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Fairbanks, AKWater (or ice) contamination of the aircraft's fuel, and an inadequate preflight by the pilot. A factor related to the accident was: snow covered terrain in the emergency landing area.NTSB MIA90LA037Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean)The engine seized from oil starvation (lack of oil or oil pressure), which resulted in the aircraft being ditched at sea.NTSB CHI88LA212Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172F · Crandon, WIDuring cruise flight in deteriorating meteorological conditions, the pilot experienced a total loss of engine power. The pilot performed emergency procedures, was unable to restart the engine, and executed a forced landing in a clover field. The aircraft…NTSB SEA88LA105Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 175 · Olympia, WAAfter reducing power in order to land onto the runway a total loss of power occurred. The aircraft was landed short of the ruwnay and during landing roll a ditch was struck collapsing the right main and nose gear. Aircraft inspection revealed 2 2/3 gallons of…NTSB BFO88LA042Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170 · Mechanicsville, MDThe acft was flown with the engine cowling plugs installed. The engine overheated and it lost power. The plt said he forgot to remove the plugs during the preflight. During the forced landing roll the acft collided with a berm and the rt main lndg gear was…NTSB ATL87LA197Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172G · Fayetteville, NCDuring approach the pilot noticed that he was too high and fast for a normal approach. He reduced power and slowed the aircraft and increased the descent rate to attempt the landing. When he attempted to add power and arrest the increasing descent rate the…NTSB MKC87LA098Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172F · Blythville, ARThe eng started to slow down ten miles from the destination arpt and despite emergency measures, it stopped two miles out. The forced landing was in a plowed field and when the nose wheel dug in, the acft flipped forward to the inverted position. The…NTSB LAX86LA334Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Oroville, CAThe pilot of a Cessna 172 flew low over a reservoir with the engine stopped. The aircraft was observed to make a hard right turn stall and descend into the water. The uninjured pilot exited the sinking aircraft and was rescued by some nearby fishermen. They…NTSB MIA86LA167Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Windermere, FLAfter leveling off at an alt of aprx 1000 ft the eng of the float plane failed for undetermined causes. The plt selected a small lake on which to land and a glide was established. The plt stated that he lowered the flaps too soon & the left wing struck trees.…NTSB MIA86LA089Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172G · New Smyrna, FLThe flt had been cruising on the right fuel tank. During the descent, carb heat and rich mixture was selected. The eng quit and the plt selected both fuel tanks. Eng pwr was restored briefly during the descent, but not enough to sustain flt. A forced landing…NTSB NYC86LA047Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · East Moriches, NYThe acft was substantially damaged when it collided with trees during a forced landing following a loss of pwr during a takeoff climb. The plt reported that the pwr loss resulted from carb ice.NTSB ATL85LA176Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Columbia, SCThe plt reported that during a descent to 2100 ft, intermediate level offs were made at 5000, 4000, & 3000 ft. he stated that at 2200 ft, carb heat was removed & power was applied for the level off. However, when the throttle was advanced, the eng began…NTSB MIA85LA124Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Big Pine Key, FLThe plt stated that while in cruise flt at about 1200 ft & 2300 RPM the eng lost pwr & the acft was ditched aprx 100 yards off shore in the ocean waters. The acft was found to have sufficient fuel in both tanks. The fuel selector was on, the fuel screen was…NTSB CHI84LA341Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172F · Delaware, OHAfter being airborne for aprx 20 min the plt landed, taxied to the end of the strip, and departed again. At about 300 ft AGL the power loss occurred. Investigation of the wreckage revealed 3 qts of oil in the eng with no apparent oil leaks, a combination of…NTSB NYC84LA126Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Hagerstown, MDThe plt initiated a 5 mi straight-in approach. When the acft was within 2 mi of the arpt, the plt reduced power, appliedcarb heat & slowed the acft. When it appeared he was going to land short, he added power, but the eng would not respond. The acft was…