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NTSB investigations: Continental 0-300 series, NV

40 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, NV per year, 1964–2026: 40 cases
1964	4
1965	2
1966	3
1967	3
1969	1
1971	3
1972	2
1973	2
1974	1
1976	1
1977	1
1978	1
1979	1
1980	1
1981	1
1986	1
1987	1
1991	1
1992	2
1993	1
1995	1
1999	1
2010	2
2021	2
2022	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" = 'NV' 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\" = 'NV' 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" = 'NV' 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 WPR22LA246Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172B · Silver Springs, NVA loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.Jul 7, 2022 · N7609X · Substantial damage NTSB WPR21LA308Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Reno, NVThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain prior to encountering a downdraft, which resulted in a forced landing and collision with terrain.Aug 9, 2021 · N5735R · Substantial damage NTSB 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 damage NTSB WPR10CA144Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Sparks, NVA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's failure to select the correct fuel selector position.Feb 22, 2010 · N7499A · Substantial damage NTSB WPR10LA123Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Pahrump, NVFuel starvation as a result of the improper installation of the carburetor float valve by unknown personnel.Jan 30, 2010 · N8959B · Substantial damage NTSB LAX99LA145Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · North Las Vegas, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff roll resulting in a collision with taxiway sign. A factor was the sign.Apr 10, 1999 · N3289L · Substantial damage NTSB LAX95LA221Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Yerington, NVThe pilot's improper in-flight decision to enter mountainous terrain at an insufficient altitude to safely escape adverse weather conditions. Factors relating to the accident were: the terrain and weather conditions.Jun 23, 1995 · N5363T · Substantial damage NTSB LAX93LA243Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Montgomery Pass, NVThe pilot's poor preflight planning/preparation and intentional flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors relating to this accident were the downdraft, low ceiling, rain, obscuration, and the mountainous terrainJun 5, 1993 · N6185E · Destroyed NTSB LAX92LA311Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Elko, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude over the terrain, and his failure to maintain sufficient airspeed. The mountainous terrain was a factor.Jul 22, 1992 · N7138F · Substantial damage NTSB LAX92LA286Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172G · Tonopah, NVThe failure of the pilot to adequately identify and compensate for the existing tailwind conditions, and, his failure to initiate a go around when he became aware of being high with a fast ground speed.Jul 3, 1992 · N4417L · Substantial damage NTSB LAX91LA119Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172G · Reno, NVThe pilot's improper planning/preparation decision. Factors related to the accident were the high wind condition and the pilot in commands inability to compensate for the wind condition.Mar 2, 1991 · N4417L · Substantial damage NTSB SEA87FA152Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Pahrump, NVThe pilot entered a box canyon and attempted to either outclimb the terrain or reverse course. The aircraft's airspeed was allowed to decrease below vs and the aircraft stalled. A density altitude of approximately 9500 feet existed at the time. Insufficient…Aug 2, 1987 · N8696B · Destroyed NTSB SEA86LA103Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Reno, NVThe student plt lost control of the acft during high gusty wind conditions. The acft then veered to the right of the rwy. The wind at the time of the accident was from 280 degrees at 28 knots gusting to 31 knots.Apr 12, 1986 · N5786T · Substantial damage NTSB LAX81FA082Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 172A · Silver Peak, NVMay 3, 1981 · N7458T · Destroyed NTSB LAX81FA013Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 172 · Winnemucca, NVNov 14, 1980 · N6848A · Destroyed NTSB OAK79FXQ24Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 172D · Reno, NVJul 14, 1979 · N2651U · Substantial damage NTSB OAK78DXQ49Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Hawthorne, NVSep 16, 1978 · N5612R · Substantial damage NTSB OAK78FVW07Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Boulder City, NVDec 30, 1977 · N5951A · Destroyed NTSB OAK76DVW18Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172M · Las Vegas, NVApr 8, 1976 · N5979R · Substantial damage NTSB OAK74AXQ22Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 170B · Eureka, NVFeb 13, 1974 · N2731D · Substantial damage NTSB OAK73DVW21Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Overton, NVMay 27, 1973 · N4655L · Substantial damage NTSB OAK73FXQ22Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Yerington, NVFeb 8, 1973 · N8073X · Substantial damage NTSB OAK72FVW29Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172G · Las Vegas, NVApr 29, 1972 · N4294L · Substantial damage NTSB OAK72DXQ25Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Wells, NVMar 25, 1972 · N1655F · Substantial damage NTSB OAK72FVW18Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 172B · Las Vegas, NVNov 17, 1971 · N7697X · Substantial damage NTSB OAK71FVW33Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Las Vegas, NVMay 21, 1971 · N5564R · Substantial damage NTSB OAK71FVW20Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Las Vegas, NVJan 3, 1971 · N6350E · Substantial damage NTSB OAK69D0298Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Caliente, NVMar 30, 1969 · N7915B · Substantial damage NTSB OAK68D0152Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Las Vegas, NVMay 10, 1967 · N8185U · Substantial damage NTSB OAK67D0294Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Reno, NVApr 22, 1967 · N2133Y · Substantial damage NTSB OAK67D0219Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 175 · Flanigan, NVFeb 4, 1967 · N6576E · Substantial damage NTSB OAK67D0163Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Wendover, NVNov 3, 1966 · N8613B · Substantial damage NTSB LAX66A0093Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 172E · Wendover, NVMay 26, 1966 · N3887S · Destroyed NTSB LAX66F0320Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Las Vegas, NVJan 18, 1966 · N5773A · Substantial damage NTSB LAX66F0137Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Indian Sprgs, NVAug 20, 1965 · N3778S · Destroyed NTSB LAX66F0012Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Montello, NVMay 25, 1965 · N3616S · Substantial damage NTSB UNK65X1050Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Mesquite, NVDec 19, 1964 · N5503T · Substantial damage NTSB UNK65X0886Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Las Vegas, NVNov 29, 1964 · N8217X · Substantial damage NTSB UNK65X0130Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 170 · Las Vegas, NVOct 3, 1964 · N4392B · Substantial damage NTSB UNK64X1024Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Boulder City, NVMar 23, 1964 · N8118B · Substantial damage