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NTSB investigations: Continental 0-300 series, OH

114 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, OH per year, 1964–2026: 114 cases
1964	10
1965	13
1966	10
1967	10
1968	10
1969	5
1970	1
1971	8
1972	4
1973	5
1974	2
1975	1
1976	2
1977	2
1979	1
1980	3
1981	2
1983	3
1984	1
1985	1
1986	3
1987	2
1989	1
1990	2
1992	2
1996	1
2000	1
2007	1
2010	1
2011	1
2012	1
2017	1
2019	2
2022	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" = 'OH' 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\" = 'OH' 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" = 'OH' 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 CEN22LA098Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Youngstown, OHA loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on available information, which resulted in a forced landing.Jan 8, 2022 · N3964L · Substantial damage NTSB 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 damage NTSB 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 damage NTSB GAA17CA223Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C · New Carlisle, OHThe other pilot’s decision to land on an occupied runway and his failure to see and avoid the airplane.Apr 8, 2017 · N88470 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB CEN12CA620Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172H · Phillipsburg, OHThe pilot’s improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.Sep 9, 2012 · N2484L · Substantial damage NTSB CEN11LA388Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Ironton, OHThe total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.May 28, 2011 · N5663R · Substantial damage NTSB CEN10FA181Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172D · Hillsboro, OHImpact with the runway pavement for unknown reasons.Apr 2, 2010 · N2190Y · Destroyed NTSB CHI07FA290Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172C · Kelleys Island, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident were the water and dark night conditions which resulted in the lack of ground references during the takeoff.Sep 4, 2007 · N1301Y · Substantial damage NTSB NYC01LA014Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172G · Steubenville, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing with a crosswind. Factors in the accident were the pilot's lack of familiarity in the make and model airplane, and the crosswind conditions.Oct 14, 2000 · N4352L · Substantial damage NTSB IAD97LA009Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172A · Lebanon, OHimproper aircraft handling by the tow pilot and/or the glider pilots, which allowed the tow plane and glider to get out of position with one another; and failure of the aircrews (in both aircraft) to ensure a timely release of the glider tow rope.Oct 20, 1996 · N9890T · Destroyed NTSB NYC93LA010Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172F · Wash. Ct. House, OHAn inadvertent stall after the pilot failed to attain flying speed due to a premature liftoff.Oct 7, 1992 · N8849U · Substantial damage NTSB NYC93LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Marengo, OHThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout due to sunglare, which resulted in a tree strike on final approach.Oct 3, 1992 · N3980F · Substantial damage NTSB CHI90LA153Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Millersburg, OHFailure of the pilot to maintain directional control during a go-around attempt. The pilots lack of total aviation experience and his motion sickness are factors associated with the accident.Jun 13, 1990 · N7955U · Substantial damage NTSB CHI90DEK05Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna 172 · Urbana, OHWater contamination of the fuel, and the pilot's inadequate preflight, which resulted in loss of engine power.May 22, 1990 · N6195E · Substantial damage NTSB ATL89LA079Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Williamsburg, OHA defective gasket in the fuel strainer which caused a restriction in fuel flow during climbout.Jan 19, 1989 · N8774B · Substantial damage NTSB ATL87LA251Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172E · Lebanon, OHA witness rprtd the acft was hi & fast on final apch. The plt stated he landed the acft long & fast & was unable to stop on the remaining rwy. Subsequently, the acft impacted a ditch beyond the dep end of the rwy & the nose gear collapsed. Before the acft…Sep 6, 1987 · N3970S · Substantial damage NTSB ATL87LA165Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172G · Steubenville, OHPIC rpted he flew over airport and noted wind direction as 290-300 degrees on wind indicator. He entered downwind for rwy 31 at uncontrolled field. Normal approach flown with full flaps on final with left crosswind correction. About 30-40 feet above rwy, acft…Jun 8, 1987 · N3644L · Substantial damage NTSB ATL87LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172G · New Philadelphi, OHThe acft right wing tip struck a hangar door while taxiing. The plt reported that he initially estimated the damage to be limited to the fiberglass wing tip fairing. He subsequently flew the aircraft back to his original departure point. Further examination…Dec 23, 1986 · N380LA · Substantial damage NTSB ATL86LA189Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Kirkland, OHPilot had flown from wisconson to cape cod on Wednesday and was returning to Wisconsin on Sunday. He had departed provincetown on Sunday morning and stopped at hyannis due to weather. He then flew on to saratoga springs, NY with a stop at westover, arriving…Jul 7, 1986 · N7098A · Substantial damage NTSB ATL86LA122Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172E · Clyde, OHThe acft was approaching a grass airstrip when the eng quit.a landing short of the rwy in a wheat field resulted in a collapsed nose gear. Exam of the acft revealed a birds nest inside the eng cowling, a dead magneto, reversed 'p' leads, and one shorted…May 3, 1986 · N3960S · Substantial damage NTSB CHI86LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172F · Canton, OHThe acft overran the rwy and collided with wires and a pole during landing. The student plt stated that he was too fast and landed long during the calm wind landing. He also stated he should have used more flaps.Oct 3, 1985 · N8347U · Substantial damage 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…Aug 9, 1984 · N8333U · Substantial damage NTSB CHI83LA399Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172E · Columbia Sta., OHAccording to the non-rated plt, he was on downwind to land when he applied carburetor heat, then the eng RPM began to decrease. He stated that he pushed the throttle forward, but got no response from the eng. He further stated that the acft continued to lose…Aug 30, 1983 · N3540S · Destroyed NTSB CHI83LA177Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Youngstown, OHThe pilot stated that during a landing, the left wing was caught by the wind and the aircraft drifted to the right. A go-around was initiated but the aircraft struck a runway light and a runway distance marker and nosed over.Apr 23, 1983 · N5527T · Destroyed NTSB CHI83LA165Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · West Jefferson, OHThe pilot stated that he made a normal approach and was about to land when he added power to land over a rough area of the grass strip. He was maintaining just above stall speed and at minumum control when a gust of wind pushed the acftto the right toward the…Apr 11, 1983 · N1705F · Substantial damage NTSB CHI82FEK04Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Norwich, OHDec 30, 1981 · N7999U · Substantial damage NTSB CHI81FEI22Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Swanton, OHJun 26, 1981 · N8584V · Substantial damage NTSB CHI81FEG02Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Springfield, OHNov 30, 1980 · N6049R · Substantial damage NTSB CHI80FEI31Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 172H · Willoughby, OHAug 3, 1980 · N3936R · Destroyed NTSB CHI80FEG16Incident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172E · Chesapeake, OHJun 1, 1980 · N3673S · Minor damage NTSB CHI80FEI04Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Warren, OHOct 20, 1979 · N2442L · Substantial damage NTSB CHI78FEK02Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Quincy, OHOct 21, 1977 · N7183T · Substantial damage NTSB CHI77FEG01Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Portsmouth, OHOct 3, 1977 · N6050R · Substantial damage NTSB CHI76FEK27Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172G · London, OHAug 20, 1976 · N5786R · Substantial damage NTSB CHI76FEK16Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Sidney, OHMay 26, 1976 · N131MT · Substantial damage NTSB CHI75FEK23Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 172A · Columbus, OHJan 28, 1975 · N7681T · Substantial damage NTSB CHI75FEG04Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Xenia, OHAug 13, 1974 · N2027Y · Substantial damage NTSB CHI74DEK22Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172C · Columbus, OHApr 14, 1974 · N1675Y · Substantial damage NTSB CHI74FEK06Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Caledonia, OHOct 6, 1973 · N7121T · Substantial damage NTSB CHI73FEI37Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 172F · Swanton, OHApr 7, 1973 · N8472U · Substantial damage NTSB CHI73DEI36Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172E · N.Jackson, OHMar 16, 1973 · N5336T · Substantial damage NTSB CHI73AEK17Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Lancaster, OHMar 11, 1973 · N4205F · Substantial damage NTSB CHI73DEI28Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Elyria, OHFeb 13, 1973 · N8605U · Substantial damage NTSB CHI73FEG09Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Montgomery, OHOct 25, 1972 · N4123F · Destroyed NTSB CHI73DEI18Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Millersburg, OHSep 19, 1972 · N7107A · Substantial damage NTSB CHI72FEG28Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Batavia, OHFeb 17, 1972 · N8572B · Substantial damage NTSB CHI72DEI28Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 170B · Chagrin Fall, OHJan 8, 1972 · N2983D · Substantial damage NTSB CHI72FEK08Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172A · Columbus, OHNov 18, 1971 · N7841T · Substantial damage NTSB CHI72FEG04Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Cincinnati, OHAug 8, 1971 · N4317L · Substantial damage NTSB CHI72DEI09Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Steubenville, OHJul 24, 1971 · N6812A · Substantial damage