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NTSB investigations: Continental 0-300 series, PA

76 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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Phase of flight

Aircraft model

Cases per year

19642026

NTSB investigations: Continental 0-300 series, PA per year, 1964–2026: 76 cases
1964	7
1965	4
1966	6
1967	11
1968	3
1969	2
1970	4
1971	2
1972	3
1973	1
1974	3
1976	1
1977	1
1978	1
1979	2
1981	1
1982	1
1984	1
1985	2
1987	2
1988	2
1993	1
1995	2
2000	2
2003	2
2005	1
2008	1
2011	1
2014	2
2015	2
2018	1
2025	1

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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" = 'PA' 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\" = 'PA' 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" = 'PA' 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 ERA25LA375Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Punxsutawney, PAThe airplane’s collision with a deer on a runway during landing roll.Sep 29, 2025 · N6703A · Substantial damage NTSB ERA18TA266Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 172 · Somerset, PAThe pilot's decision to land with insufficient runway remaining to stop, which resulted in a runway overrun.Sep 30, 2018 · N4001F · Substantial damage NTSB ERA15LA363Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172E · Gettysburg, PAThe total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain a proper approach speed during the forced landing, which resulted in impact with trees.Sep 19, 2015 · N3647S · Substantial damage NTSB GAA15CA243Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · New Enterprise, PAThe pilot's exceedance of the critical angle of attack during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.Aug 30, 2015 · N8404X · Substantial damage NTSB ERA14CA278Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172F · Mount Pleasant, PAThe pilot's incorrect takeoff procedures from the soft grass runway and his delay in aborting the takeoff after recognizing slow acceleration.May 31, 2014 · N8394U · Substantial damage NTSB ERA14CA171Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Carlisle, PAThe pilot's decision to depart with a known mechanical malfunction and his improper fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and subsequent impact with terrain during an off-airport landing.Mar 24, 2014 · N4214F · Substantial damage NTSB ERA12CA053Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172F · Smoketown, PAThe pilot did not maintain a proper approach path, which resulted in a collision with a tree.Oct 28, 2011 · N5613R · Substantial damage NTSB MIA08CA100Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172A · Jamestown, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain control after takeoff resulting in contact with the ground. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning resulting in a takeoff from a short, wet, soft, runway.May 13, 2008 · N9822T · Substantial damage NTSB NYC05CA072Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172B · Collegeville, PAThe pilot's inadvertent encounter with a downdraft, which resulted in a collision with trees. A factor related to the accident was the downdraft wind conditions.Apr 16, 2005 · N7653X · Substantial damage NTSB NYC03CA185Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172E · Lemont Furnace, PAThe pilot's improper bounced landing recovery. A factor was the pilot's inadequate flare during the initial touchdown.Aug 30, 2003 · N5628T · Destroyed NTSB NYC03LA127Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · East Vincent, PAThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/preparation which resulted in fuel exhaustion during cruise flight. The pilot's inadequate preflight preparation in which he failed to refuel the airplane is a contributing factor.Jun 11, 2003 · N3027U · Substantial damage NTSB IAD00LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Kutztown, PAThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and his delay in remedial action.Jul 3, 2000 · N8805Z · Substantial damage NTSB NYC00LA095Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · New Brighton, PAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty wind conditions. A factor was the windshear encountered on final approach.Mar 19, 2000 · N6261E · Substantial damage NTSB NYC96LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172G · Wilkes-Barre, PAthe instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight. Contributing factors were the instructor's inexperience and the student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control.Oct 16, 1995 · N3773L · Substantial damage NTSB BFO95LA041Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Allentown, PAthe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Related factors were the gusty wind conditions and the pilot's poor weather evaluation.Apr 4, 1995 · N6114E · Substantial damage NTSB BFO93LA112Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Normalville, PAThe presence of carburetor icing conditions, which caused a total loss of engine power. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's delayed use of carburetor heat and rough terrain.Jul 6, 1993 · N7954U · Substantial damage NTSB NYC89LA011Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Lancaster, PAThe pilot of the Cessna 172 was returning solo from atlantic city when the aircraft ran out of fuel. He landed in a corn field and the aircraft flipped over. Examination of the wreckage revealed no fuel in the aircraft. The plt said he fueled the acft with 20…Oct 11, 1988 · N9108B · Substantial damage NTSB NYC88LA122Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Myerstown, PAThe pilot stated that during takeoff the aircraft veered to the left and the left wheel dug into the sod. At the same time the right wing lifted up and the aircraft rolled over. The wind was variable at 10 to 15 knots, gusting to 30.Apr 10, 1988 · N2825U · Destroyed NTSB NYC87LA253Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172D · Scottdale, PADuring a local pleasure flight, the pilot noticed the airspeed indicator was inoperative. On lndg the acft was obsvd to touchdown abt half-way down the rwy and faster than normal. The aircraft continued off the runway and crossed the airport road coming to…Sep 14, 1987 · N2467U · Substantial damage NTSB NYC87LA180Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Mt.Union Boro, PAThe aircraft collided with transmission wires while flying low during a pleasure flight. An uneventful precautionary landing was made on a highway with reduced power and full flaps.Jun 18, 1987 · N3913F · Substantial damage NTSB NYC85LA112Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Middletown, PAThe acft nosed over in a plowed field during a forced landing after a pwr loss during cruise flt. After the pwr loss the plt declared an emergency and set up a slide for the nearby arpt. Strong winds interfered in the planned approach and the acft settled in…Apr 27, 1985 · N8052L · Substantial damage NTSB NYC85LA102Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Kintnersville, PAThe pilot decided to abort the takeoff when he realized that too much runway was being used. During the rollout, the pilot began to turn the aircraft to the right. The wind lifted the tail of the aircraft until it nosed over onto its back.Apr 9, 1985 · N7073A · Substantial damage NTSB NYC84LA249Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna C172 · Sandy Lake, PAThe acft struck a ridge at the rwys approach end and collapsed the nose gear. The acft then slid 120 ft down the center of the rwy. The plt stated he made a normal apch for a short field landing but the acft touched down 10 ft short of the rwy. There were no…Jul 22, 1984 · N3275L · Substantial damage NTSB NYC82DA016Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 172 · Galeton, PAAfter takeoff from the original departure point, the pilot flew to a local airport and landed on runway 28. The runway was covered with snow and the winds were from 270 degrees at 10 knots. After landing, the pilot taxied back for takeoff. While in a right…Jan 2, 1982 · N25084 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC81FGT03Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Palmyra, PAMay 31, 1981 · N8422X · Substantial damage NTSB NYC79FHA18Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Germansville, PAAug 2, 1979 · N1543Y · Substantial damage NTSB NYC79FGT12Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · New Cumberland, PAMar 28, 1979 · N5413R · Substantial damage NTSB NYC79FA012Accident · 3 fatalClosedCessna 172F · Mcadoo, PANov 23, 1978 · N5170F · Substantial damage NTSB NYC78FHA05Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Slatington, PANov 25, 1977 · N3790S · Substantial damage NTSB NYC76FGM26Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 170 · Zelienople, PAFeb 29, 1976 · N3976V · Substantial damage NTSB NYC75DHD19Accident · No injuriesClosedMaule M-4 · Coatesville, PASep 21, 1974 · N4737T · Substantial damage NTSB NYC75FHA11Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · E Stroudsburg, PAAug 25, 1974 · N2463Y · Substantial damage NTSB NYC74FGT15Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Carlisle, PAJan 15, 1974 · N8198L · Substantial damage NTSB NYC73DGM28Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Wattsburg, PAApr 16, 1973 · N5360R · Substantial damage NTSB NYC73FGM10Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172H · Emlenton, PAOct 1, 1972 · N3818R · Substantial damage NTSB NYC73FHA04Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 170 · Montrose, PAJul 17, 1972 · N2987D · Substantial damage NTSB NYC73AN007Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172H · York, PAJul 6, 1972 · N3297L · Substantial damage NTSB NYC72FHA08Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Collegeville, PAAug 13, 1971 · N3622L · Substantial damage NTSB NYC71DHD56Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Philadelphia, PAMay 19, 1971 · N2878L · Substantial damage NTSB NYC71FGM16Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 172H · Smethport, PASep 28, 1970 · N3241L · Substantial damage NTSB NYC71FHG02Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172H · New Cumberland, PAJul 20, 1970 · N3772F · Substantial damage NTSB NYC70FHG07Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Forksville, PAJun 7, 1970 · N7862U · Destroyed NTSB NYC70FHG03Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172E · Wellsboro, PAMar 8, 1970 · N5438T · Substantial damage NTSB NYC70F0097Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172B · Schwenksville, PAAug 28, 1969 · N7764X · Substantial damage NTSB NYC69D0344Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Myerstown, PAMar 11, 1969 · N3993S · Substantial damage NTSB NYC69D0145Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Manchester, PAAug 30, 1968 · N7500T · Substantial damage NTSB NYC68F0459Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Bradford, PAApr 3, 1968 · N888H · Substantial damage NTSB NYC68F0391Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 172G · Vowinckel, PAMar 5, 1968 · N4235L · Substantial damage NTSB NYC68F0308Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172H · Aliquippa, PADec 9, 1967 · N8262L · Substantial damage NTSB NYC68F0275Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172B · Ambler, PANov 11, 1967 · N7764X · Substantial damage