NTSB investigations: Continental 0-300 series

3,125 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Continental 0-300 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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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'))
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB CEN21LA388Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Iron Mountain, MIThe mechanics’ failure to follow procedures for high-thrust operations at the nontowered airport, which resulted in jet blast damage to an airplane taxiing nearby.Aug 3, 2021 · N6778A · Substantial damageNTSB ERA21LA313Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Waxhaw, NCThe pilot’s failure to abort the takeoff in sufficient time to stop the airplane on the runway remaining. Contributing to the accident was the lack of airplane takeoff performance due to the pilot’s failure to assure that the carburetor heat control was in…Aug 2, 2021 · N3090U · Substantial damageNTSB ANC21LA061Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Skwentna, AKA partial loss of engine power due to detonation/preignition damage to the No. 2 cylinder. The reason for the detonation/preignition damage could not be determined based on the available evidence.Jul 16, 2021 · N7137T · Substantial damageNTSB CEN21LA316Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172F · Eagle Butte, SDA total loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the No. 6 connecting rod.Jul 11, 2021 · N5340R · Substantial damageNTSB ANC21LA056Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 170B · North Pole, AKThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s takeoff performance limitations, which prevented the airplane from gaining sufficient altitude to clear the trees off the departure end of the runway.Jul 1, 2021 · N2746D · DestroyedNTSB WPR21LA226Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 170B · Miles City, MTThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff which resulted in a ground loop and collision with terrain.Jun 11, 2021 · N2218B · Substantial damageNTSB WPR21LA229Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMaule M-4 · Cascade, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a ditch, which resulted in impact with terrain.Jun 2, 2021 · N4718T · Substantial damageNTSB WPR21LA224Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172G · Washington, CAA total loss of engine power during an enroute climb due to a stuck exhaust valve and multiple failed piston compression rings.Jun 2, 2021 · N3871L · Substantial damageNTSB WPR21LA206Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 170A · Mesquite, NVThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during the landing roll, which resulted in a nosed over.May 23, 2021 · N9557A · Substantial damageNTSB ERA21LA214Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Johnson City, TNThe student pilot’s excessive airspeed during the landing approach and his delayed remedial action, which resulted in the airplane striking obstacles during an aborted landing. Contributing was the pilot’s decision to land with a tailwind.May 12, 2021 · N6344E · Substantial damageNTSB WPR21LA180Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Cuba, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain lateral control during takeoff after an encounter with a gusting wind, which resulted in a wing strike.May 2, 2021 · N9127B · Substantial damageNTSB CEN21LA206Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 170B · Curtis, NEWater contamination of the airplane’s fuel supply which resulted in a total loss of engine power.Apr 19, 2021 · N2955D · Substantial damageNTSB ERA21LA176Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172F · Fayetteville, NCThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent noseover.Apr 6, 2021 · N5424R · Substantial damageNTSB WPR21LA153Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Sand Point, IDThe student pilot’s improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing, loss of directional control and subsequent nose over.Apr 3, 2021 · N7616X · Substantial damageNTSB WPR21LA122Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172G · Sisters, ORA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and the pilot’s mismanagement of the available fuel.Mar 4, 2021 · N4456L · Substantial damageNTSB ERA21LA137Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172B · Winchester, VAThe pilot’s delayed use of carburetor heat, which resulted in carburetor icing and a subsequent total loss of engine power.Feb 24, 2021 · N7832X · Substantial damageNTSB WPR21LA100Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172G · Kelso, WAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent nose over.Jan 14, 2021 · N5930R · Substantial damageNTSB WPR21LA083Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 170B · Palouse, WAThe student pilot’s improper landing flare and loss of directional control and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action resulted in a runway excursion and nose over.Jan 8, 2021 · N4344B · Substantial damageNTSB CEN21LA103Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172H · Cypress, TXA total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.Dec 29, 2020 · N3702R · Substantial damageNTSB ERA21LA091Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Pleasant Valley, NYA total loss of engine power due to failure of the magnetos, which were not overhauled in accordance with the manufacturer’s time specifications.Dec 27, 2020 · N8311X · Substantial damageNTSB ERA21LA056Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Atlanta, GAThe Cessna pilot’s failure to tune his radio to the common traffic advisory frequency, which resulted in a lack of awareness of the other aircraft operating at the airport. Contributing to the accident was the Cessna pilot’s lack of understanding of the…Nov 25, 2020 · N8125U · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB WPR21WA062Accident · 1 fatalClass 5 · ForeignCessna 172 · Katale, UgandaNov 18, 2020 · N7834M · DestroyedNTSB WPR21LA056Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Howe, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain after an encounter with a downdraft, which resulted in a collision with terrain.Nov 14, 2020 · N8278B · Substantial damageNTSB ERA21FA029Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 172 · Dunnellon, FLA total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing was the pilot’s exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin and loss of control.Oct 25, 2020 · N724BC · Substantial damageNTSB WPR21LA023Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Carefree, AZThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.Oct 24, 2020 · N7029T · Substantial damageNTSB CEN21LA029Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Geuda Springs, KSThe pilot’s failure to determine the airplane’s takeoff performance from an off-airport field which resulted in an aborted takeoff and impact with a fence and terrain. Contributing to the accident was the delayed aborted takeoff.Oct 24, 2020 · N5910A · Substantial damageNTSB ANC20LA099Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 170B · Big Lake, AKThe pilot’s failure to utilize carburetor heat while flying in conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.Sep 23, 2020 · N4380B · Substantial damageNTSB WPR20LA304Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Seeley Lake, MTThe noninstrument-rated pilot’s encounter with instrument meteorological conditions during a night visual approach due to wildfire smoke, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.Sep 13, 2020 · N3720R · Substantial damageNTSB ANC20CA018Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Palmer, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from snow-covered terrain while maneuvering at low altitude.Feb 6, 2020 · N817PS · Substantial damageNTSB WPR20LA062Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172H · El Monte, CAThe inflight separation of a section of a propeller blade due to a fatigue crack which resulted in a forced landing.Jan 6, 2020 · N1658F · Substantial damageNTSB ERA20FA068Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 172 · Newborn, GAThe pilot’s impairment/incapacitation from carbon monoxide poisoning due to a degraded muffler. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to properly maintain the airplane.Jan 6, 2020 · N1612F · DestroyedNTSB CEN20LA043Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Harrison, OHA total loss of engine power during approach to land due to carburetor icing during a simulated engine failure, which resulted in impact with trees.Dec 19, 2019 · N5406R · Substantial damageNTSB ERA20LA034Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Toms River, NJThe failure of the Cessna 172N pilot to see and avoid a second airplane while maneuvering in the traffic pattern, which resulted in a midair collision. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the Cessna 172N pilot to tune his radio to the correct…Nov 13, 2019 · N3958S · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB GAA20CA074Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · FallBrook, CAThe student pilot's use of excessive ground speed while making a right turn when exiting the runway, which resulted in a loss of directional control and a runway excursion.Nov 12, 2019 · N3803S · Substantial damageNTSB ANC20LA002Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Palmer, AKThe pilot's delayed application of carburetor heat in weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power, a precautionary landing, and impact with terrain.Oct 13, 2019 · N7267A · Substantial damageNTSB CEN20FA010Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 172 · Aberdeen, SDThe noncertificated pilot’s decision to fly in dark night instrument conditions, resulting in impact with terrain.Oct 10, 2019 · N6483B · DestroyedNTSB GAA20CA006Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Kaplan, LAThe pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation, a total loss of engine power, and impact with a pole during an off-airport landing.Oct 5, 2019 · N7871U · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA544Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172F · Hemet, CAThe flight instructor's improper decision to perform a precautionary landing on unsuitable terrain, which resulted in a noseover.Sep 12, 2019 · N5229F · Substantial damageNTSB CEN19LA311Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Grassy Butte, NDA total loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel, and the pilot's failure to conduct a preflight inspection.Sep 10, 2019 · N5347T · Substantial damageNTSB WPR19FA244Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 172 · McKenzie Bridge, ORThe pilot's delayed climb and misjudgment of the airplane’s performance and the runway distance needed to clear obstacles at the end of the runway, which resulted in a collision with trees and subsequent impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was…Aug 28, 2019 · N4108F · DestroyedNTSB CEN19LA263Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · New Carlisle, OHThe pilot’s excessive use of pitch control during rotation, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and entering an aerodynamic stall shortly after liftoff.Aug 11, 2019 · N8928B · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA486Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Bayse, VAThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.Aug 4, 2019 · N424BC · Substantial damageNTSB WPR19LA198Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Madras, ORA partial loss of power during final approach for undetermined reasons as postaccident examinations did not reveal any preimpact anomalies with the airplane or engine.Jul 22, 2019 · N3761L · Substantial damageNTSB CEN19LA233Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Kingston, OKThe partial loss of engine power due to a stuck exhaust valve.Jul 22, 2019 · N8251L · Substantial damageNTSB WPR19LA202Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Port Townsend, WAThe loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on available information.Jul 21, 2019 · N3863L · Substantial damageNTSB CEN19FA235Accident · FatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 175 · Kilgore, TXThe noncertificated pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack when the airplane became airborne during a high-speed taxi test, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.Jul 20, 2019 · N7013M · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA477Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Greer, SCThe pilot's improper decision to continue a steep and fast approach to landing, which resulted in a runway overrun and collision with a drainage culvert.Jun 29, 2019 · N724BC · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA323Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Yellow Pine, IDThe pilot's improper approach, which resulted in the airplane touching down with insufficient runway remaining to stop on the runway, a runway overrun, and subsequent collision with bushes and terrain.Jun 9, 2019 · N5344R · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA267Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Manvel, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing with a crosswind, which resulted in impact with a ditch.May 15, 2019 · N5788R · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA269Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Tomball, TXThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing with a left crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent nose-over.May 14, 2019 · N8159U · Substantial damage