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NTSB investigations: Continental 0-300 series, MI

98 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.

Defining event

Finding

Phase of flight

Aircraft model

Cases per year

19642026

NTSB investigations: Continental 0-300 series, MI per year, 1964–2026: 98 cases
1964	7
1965	6
1966	7
1967	4
1968	6
1969	3
1970	7
1971	4
1972	3
1973	4
1974	1
1975	2
1976	6
1977	1
1978	5
1979	3
1980	1
1981	2
1984	1
1985	1
1987	1
1988	2
1989	1
1993	2
1994	1
1995	1
1996	1
1997	1
2000	1
2003	1
2005	1
2006	1
2007	3
2008	1
2013	1
2015	1
2018	1
2021	1
2022	1
2026	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" = 'MI' 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 ('17022')) 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\" = 'MI' 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 ('17022'))
  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" = 'MI' 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 ('17022'))
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 CEN26LA200Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Naubinway, MIThe pilot’s improper engine power application during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and nose over.May 27, 2026 · N3984F · Substantial damage NTSB CEN23LA067Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172F · Auburn Hills, MIThe catastrophic engine failure due to lack of oil lubrication, which resulted from the pilot’s failure to follow the airplane and engine manufacturers’ guidance for cold weather operation.Dec 21, 2022 · N8768U · Substantial damage 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 damage NTSB CEN18LA298Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportExtra EA300 · North Fox Island, MIThe Extra pilot’s failure to see and avoid the Cessna, which resulted in an in-flight collision. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the Extra pilot to tune his radio to the correct frequency, which resulted in no common traffic advisories being…Jul 29, 2018 · N32WR · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB CEN15LA111Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172F · Lowell, MIThe student pilot’s loss of airplane control during a go-around after not applying sufficient engine power.Jan 19, 2015 · N7854U · Substantial damage NTSB CEN13LA232Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172G · Reading, MIThe partial loss of engine power due to the improper securing of the throttle linkage by maintenance personnel.Apr 20, 2013 · N3682L · Substantial damage NTSB CHI08CA264Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Pullman, MIA complete loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the rough terrain encountered during the forced landing.Aug 24, 2008 · N3901R · Substantial damage NTSB CHI08CA058Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172F · Crystal Falls, MIThe rough, unsuitable terrain encountered during the landing which resulted in the total failure of the nose landing gear.Dec 29, 2007 · N8191U · Substantial damage NTSB CHI08CA049Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Hastings, MIThe student pilot failed to maintain directional control during landing. Factors were the ditch and the icy runway.Dec 8, 2007 · N173DA · Substantial damage NTSB CHI07CA090Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172E · Big Rapids, MIThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff which led to the impact with the snow banks adjacent to the runway. The snow banks were contributing factors in the accident.Mar 14, 2007 · N3622S · Substantial damage NTSB CHI06LA070Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Harrison, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's impairment due to drugs.Jan 22, 2006 · N8540B · Substantial damage NTSB CHI05CA155Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Willis, MIThe pilot's inability to maintain directional control of the airplane due to undetermined reasons. A factor associated with the accident were the trees that the airplane contacted during the aborted takeoff.Jun 23, 2005 · N6324E · Substantial damage NTSB CHI03LA303Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172G · Greenville, MIThe pilot's inadequate takeoff procedure with the use of 20 degrees of flaps. Contributing factors were the interrelated effects of high aircraft weight, the density altitude, and the relative humidity. An additional factor was the trees.Sep 7, 2003 · N3811L · Substantial damage NTSB CHI01LA036Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Kalkaska, MIThe student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control on the ground. Factors relating to this accident were the student pilot's improper abort procedures, the sign, and the ditch.Nov 15, 2000 · N1706F · Substantial damage NTSB CHI97LA085Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Marquette, MImultiple oil leaks in the engine lubrication system. Factors were the disconnected wet vacuum pump line and the oil exhaustion.Mar 11, 1997 · N171AS · Substantial damage NTSB CHI96LA329Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Wellston, MIThe pilot failed to maintain control of the aircraft. Factors were the rough road, the tree, and the tire.Sep 8, 1996 · N7016T · Substantial damage NTSB CHI95LA248Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Niles, MIThe pilot's failure to ensure an adequate supply of fuel was aboard the aircraft during preflight planning and his failure to lean the engine mixture during cruise flight.Jul 29, 1995 · N7295A · Substantial damage NTSB CHI95LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Allegan, MIthe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control which resulted in the inability to obtain proper runway alignment. Related factors are the student pilot's lack of total flight experience and the snowbank.Dec 21, 1994 · N7656X · Substantial damage NTSB CHI93LA176Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Plainwell, MIThe pilot-in-command's initiating hand starting of the airplane unattended by a qualified person.May 16, 1993 · N8657B · Substantial damage NTSB CHI93LA102Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Manistique, MIAn excessive taxi speed.Mar 2, 1993 · N8275L · Substantial damage NTSB CHI90LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Bay City, MIThe pilot's failure to execute a go-around in a timely manner.Oct 14, 1989 · N1407F · Substantial damage NTSB CHI88LA227Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172G · Sparta, MIDuring a takeoff attempt from his private strip the pilot elected to abort the takeoff. There was a slight quartering tailwind for the takeoff attempt. Due to the 'dense', damp grass, which was about 4 inches tall according to the pilot, braking effectiveness…Aug 30, 1988 · N6049R · Substantial damage NTSB CHI88LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172F · Brighton, MIFeb 11, 1988 · N8863U · Substantial damage NTSB CHI87LA084Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Charlevoix, MIUpon landing the nose wheel buckled after striking a snowbank and the aircraft flipped over. Pilot reported there was a problem with the nose wheel although inspection of the nose wheel after the accident did not reveal any malfunction.Feb 14, 1987 · N8896B · Substantial damage NTSB CHI85FA356Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Rose Township, MIJust prior to the accident, several witnesses observed the acft flying at a very low alt in the vicinity of the crash site. The crash site was located across the road from the home of the plt's brother. According to witnesses, the acfts eng was operating…Aug 19, 1985 · N5146A · Destroyed NTSB CHI84LA299Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Alpena, MIThe plt stated that while flaring for their 5th stop-&-go at night, a deer ran out onto the rwy. The acft collided with the deer & the left main landing gear was sheared off. The acft then veered off the rwy.Jul 16, 1984 · N8684U · Substantial damage NTSB CHI81FEM29Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Mackinac Is, MIJul 9, 1981 · N7920B · Substantial damage NTSB CHI81DEC22Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172H · Mason, MIApr 21, 1981 · N2673L · Substantial damage NTSB CHI80FEM40Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Fennville, MIAug 14, 1980 · N7660T · Substantial damage NTSB CHI80FEC56|CHI79FEC56Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182 · Pontiac, MISep 15, 1979 · N1930X · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB CHI79FEM15Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172G · Grand Rapids, MIMar 14, 1979 · N4432L · Substantial damage NTSB CHI79DEC16Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172H · Linden, MIFeb 17, 1979 · N3894R · Substantial damage NTSB CHI78FEM25Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Chesaning, MIJul 6, 1978 · N8189U · Substantial damage NTSB CHI78FEM23Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Lowell, MIJul 5, 1978 · N1108F · Substantial damage NTSB CHI78FEC36Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Detroit, MIJun 23, 1978 · N3780R · Substantial damage NTSB CHI78FEM13Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Plainwell, MIMar 10, 1978 · N7052T · Substantial damage NTSB CHI78FEC22Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172E · Almont, MIMar 4, 1978 · N3063U · Substantial damage NTSB CHI78FEC02Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 172H · Romulus, MIOct 27, 1977 · N2791L · Destroyed NTSB CHI77FEC07Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Detroit, MIDec 29, 1976 · N2791L · Substantial damage NTSB CHI77DEC09Incident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Detroit, MIOct 11, 1976 · N1895Y · Minor damage NTSB CHI76FEC57Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Flint, MIAug 29, 1976 · N8285U · Substantial damage NTSB CHI76FEC43Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172H · Flushing, MIMay 27, 1976 · N2673L · Substantial damage NTSB CHI76FEM43Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Alpena, MIMay 25, 1976 · N8553U · Substantial damage NTSB CHI76FEC21Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Pinckney, MIJan 18, 1976 · N4154F · Substantial damage NTSB CHI75AEC50Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Flint, MIMay 28, 1975 · N2418L · Substantial damage NTSB CHI75FEM35Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Byron Center, MIApr 7, 1975 · N4432L · Substantial damage NTSB CHI74DEC43Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Goodells, MIMay 5, 1974 · N8584V · Substantial damage NTSB CHI74FEC08Accident · No injuriesClosedMaule M-4 · Otisville, MIAug 18, 1973 · N4736T · Substantial damage NTSB CHI73FEC24Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172G · Romulus, MIMar 15, 1973 · N3793L · Substantial damage NTSB CHI73FEM43Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 172H · Mcbain, MIFeb 2, 1973 · N2400L · Destroyed