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NTSB investigations: Continental 0-300 series, MN

63 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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Finding

Phase of flight

Aircraft model

Cases per year

19642026

NTSB investigations: Continental 0-300 series, MN per year, 1964–2026: 63 cases
1964	4
1965	5
1966	8
1967	4
1968	2
1969	2
1970	2
1971	1
1975	2
1976	2
1977	4
1978	2
1980	1
1981	1
1982	1
1985	1
1989	1
1992	1
1993	3
1994	1
1996	2
1999	1
2002	1
2003	3
2004	1
2005	1
2006	1
2007	1
2008	1
2010	1
2012	1
2013	1

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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" = 'MN' 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\" = 'MN' 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" = 'MN' 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 CEN13CA176Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172A · Vineland, MNThe pilot’s decision to attempt a touch-and-go landing on a narrow, ice-covered road with snow banks on each side.Feb 24, 2013 · N76NG · Substantial damage NTSB CEN12LA492Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-4 · Springfield, MNThe tailwheel spring's overload failure during landing, resulting in a ground loop and runway excursion.Jul 10, 2012 · N12026 · Substantial damage NTSB CEN10CA193Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Brook Park, MNThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout in variable wind conditions.Apr 4, 2010 · N7884D · Substantial damage NTSB CEN09CA053Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172F · Hutchinson, MNThe bird that the airplane struck while on final approach.Nov 5, 2008 · N5556R · Substantial damage NTSB CHI07LA185Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Oak Grove, MNA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain.Jun 28, 2007 · N6267E · Substantial damage NTSB CHI06CA120Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172E · Wadena, MNThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during the landing. Factors were the crosswinds, the gusts, and the ditch.Apr 19, 2006 · N5766T · Substantial damage NTSB CHI05CA058Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172F · Willmar, MNThe student pilot's failure to properly compensate for the crosswind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout. Contributing factors were the crosswind and the snow bank.Jan 26, 2005 · N8205U · Substantial damage 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.Nov 28, 2004 · N2663L · Substantial damage NTSB CHI03LA223Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Red Wing, MNThe pilot's failure to follow the checklist resulting in fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power.Jul 24, 2003 · N8226L · Substantial damage NTSB CHI03LA216Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Isle, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall. The trees, high density altitude, and the soft field were additional factors.Jul 18, 2003 · N1606F · Destroyed NTSB CHI03LA065Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172F · Waskish, MNThe inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot. Contributing factors were the snow covered takeoff area and the tailwind.Feb 3, 2003 · N8112U · Substantial damage NTSB CHI02LA079Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Hackensack, MNThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the winds conditions which resulted in the failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors associated with the accident were the gusty crosswind conditions and the trees alongside the runway which the…Feb 18, 2002 · N1463F · Substantial damage NTSB CHI00LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172G · Cambridge, MNthe fractured main landing gear due to the improper maintenance by an unknown person(s) and the inadequate annual inspection by an unqualified person.Oct 15, 1999 · N4621L · Substantial damage NTSB CHI96FA348Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172F · Saint Clair, MNa loss of power due to the engine's #2 cylinder exhaust valve stuck open, and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed.Sep 22, 1996 · N5373R · Destroyed NTSB CHI96LA106Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172E · Tofte, MNthe pilot's failure to perform adequate preflight planning which resulted in landing at a closed airport. The snow covered runway was a factor.Mar 14, 1996 · N3898S · Substantial damage NTSB CHI94LA338Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Mora, MNwas an improper touchdown by the pilot-in-command. Factor's associated with this accident were the pilot's diverted attention due to his perception of a crosswind condition and the pilot not performing a recovery from a bounced landing.Sep 17, 1994 · N8064B · Substantial damage NTSB CHI94LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Maple Plain, MNThe pilot's improper compensation for wind conditions, failure to maintain runway alignment, and failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the aborted landing. Factors related to the accident were: high obstructions and the adverse wind conditions.Oct 27, 1993 · N2923D · Substantial damage NTSB CHI93LA222Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · St. Cloud, MNthe pilot's improper starting procedures.Jun 25, 1993 · N1670Y · Substantial damage NTSB CHI93LA080Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172D · Slayton, MNThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition. The crosswind was a factor.Jan 30, 1993 · N2440U · Substantial damage NTSB CHI93LA037Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Elk River, MNFailure of the pilot to refuel the airplane before the flight.Nov 17, 1992 · N7463A · Substantial damage NTSB MKC89LA143Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Sauk Rapids, MNFailure of the pilot to properly secure the oil cap when he serviced the aircraft and oil starvation. Contributing factors were the terrain conditions.Jun 22, 1989 · N3814S · Substantial damage NTSB CHI86LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-4C · Blue Earth, MNThe acft nosed over after departing the rwy following a loss of directional control during landing. The CFI stated that as the tailwheel touched the rwy the acft began veering to the right. He applied brakes and full left rudder causing theleft wheel rim to…Oct 14, 1985 · N9845M · Substantial damage NTSB CHI82DA095Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 172G · Cambridge, MNAfter landing on runway 16, the aircraft ran off the right side of the runway. It hit a snowbank, and both wing spars were bent.Mar 11, 1982 · N1120F · Substantial damage NTSB CHI81DER20Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172F · Slaton, MNFeb 22, 1981 · N5639R · Substantial damage NTSB CHI81DER05Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Thief River, MNOct 30, 1980 · N3222L · Substantial damage NTSB MKC78DER98Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Warren, MNSep 22, 1978 · N8976B · Substantial damage NTSB MKC78DER16Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172F · Glenwood, MNJan 1, 1978 · N8205U · Substantial damage NTSB MKC77FER78Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Ostrander, MNAug 27, 1977 · N7769T · Substantial damage NTSB MKC77DER29Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Cambridge, MNApr 7, 1977 · N3060U · Substantial damage NTSB MKC77DER28Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172G · Sandstone, MNApr 7, 1977 · N4621L · Substantial damage NTSB MKC77FER14Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172G · Rutledge, MNJan 15, 1977 · N4680L · Substantial damage NTSB MKC77FER12Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Morris, MNDec 30, 1976 · N7834U · Substantial damage NTSB MKC76DER62Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172A · Hadley, MNApr 26, 1976 · N7399T · Substantial damage NTSB MKC76DER08Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 170 · Preston, MNJul 14, 1975 · N3907V · Substantial damage NTSB MKC75DER58Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172G · Austin, MNMar 20, 1975 · N7522X · Substantial damage NTSB MKC72FER34Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172E · Walker, MNDec 18, 1971 · N3599S · Substantial damage NTSB MKC71DDM17Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Motley, MNJul 11, 1970 · N7510X · Substantial damage NTSB MKC71DDM09Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172H · Pequot Lakes, MNJul 2, 1970 · N3246L · Substantial damage NTSB MKC70F0022Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Bagley, MNJun 9, 1969 · N2596Y · Substantial damage NTSB MKC69F0451Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Pequot Lakes, MNApr 26, 1969 · N8688B · Substantial damage NTSB MKC69D0103Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Isle, MNAug 4, 1968 · N8522B · Substantial damage NTSB MKC69D0017Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Ormsby, MNMay 28, 1968 · N6077R · Substantial damage NTSB MKC68D0433Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Duluth, MNDec 31, 1967 · N6230T · Substantial damage NTSB MKC68F0358Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Hill City, MNNov 13, 1967 · N5686A · Substantial damage NTSB MKC67D0467Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Stanton, MNFeb 24, 1967 · N5403R · Substantial damage NTSB MKC67D0455Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Dodge Cntr, MNFeb 14, 1967 · N159AE · Substantial damage NTSB MKC67F0243Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · So.St.Paul, MNSep 26, 1966 · N8746B · Substantial damage NTSB MKC67F0145Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Madison, MNJul 28, 1966 · N6332E · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB MKC66F0575Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172G · Park Rapids, MNMay 31, 1966 · N5942R · Substantial damage NTSB MKC66D0545Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Worthington, MNMay 19, 1966 · N7040T · Substantial damage