NTSB investigations: Continental 0-300 series, WA
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.
Cases per year
| 1964 | 3 |
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| 1965 | 4 |
| 1966 | 7 |
| 1967 | 7 |
| 1968 | 6 |
| 1969 | 4 |
| 1970 | 2 |
| 1971 | 3 |
| 1972 | 1 |
| 1973 | 3 |
| 1974 | 4 |
| 1975 | 1 |
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1978 | 2 |
| 1981 | 2 |
| 1982 | 2 |
| 1983 | 2 |
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1995 | 2 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 2 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 3 |
| 2026 | 1 |
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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\" = 'WA' 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" = 'WA' 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" DESCRun 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 WPR26FA354Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportCessna 172B · Royal City, WAOn September 23, 2026, about 1711 Pacific daylight time, a Cessna 172B, N44P, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Royal City, Washington. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…NTSB WPR25FA294Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportCessna 172F · Battle Ground, WAOn September 26, 2025, about 1306, Pacific daylight time a Cessna 172F, N8219U, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Battle Ground, Washington. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…NTSB WPR25LA307Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportCessna 172 · Anacortes, WAOn September 22, 2025, about 1157 Pacific daylight time, a Cessna 172, N6831A, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Anacortes, Washington. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…NTSB WPR25LA216Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Concrete, WAThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from powerlines, which resulted in a wire strike.NTSB WPR24LA222Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 170B · Tacoma, WAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB WPR23LA196Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172H · Seattle, WAA stuck exhaust valve that resulted in a partial loss of engine power and a forced water ditching.NTSB WPR21LA100Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172G · Kelso, WAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent nose over.NTSB WPR21LA083Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 170B · Palouse, WAThe student pilot’s improper landing flare and loss of directional control and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action resulted in a runway excursion and nose over.NTSB WPR19LA202Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Port Townsend, WAThe loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on available information.NTSB GAA18CA280Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Nooksack, WAThe pilot’s improper approach in tailwind conditions, which resulted in long landing and subsequent runway overrun.NTSB WPR18LA047Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172D · Auburn, WAThe pilot's loss of airplane control for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB WPR17LA169Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172A · Enumclaw, WAThe pilot's improper approach for landing, which resulted in the airplane landing long, and his delayed decision to go around with insufficient runway remaining, which resulted in collision with an airport perimeter fence.NTSB GAA16CA286Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Arlington, WAThe failure of the airplane’s right steering rod end, which resulted in the pilot’s inability to maintain directional control.NTSB WPR13CA371Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172H · Metaline Falls, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a windsock pole while taxiing.NTSB WPR13CA252Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172A · Eatonville, WAA partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a go-around, which resulted in a stall.NTSB WPR12CA333Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170A · Ellensburg, WAThe pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll.NTSB WPR11CA177Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Republic, WAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB WPR10LA182Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172G · Anacortes, WAThe pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB WPR09CA113Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172D · Bow, WAA total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and failure to verify the fuel quantity on board.NTSB LAX07CA254Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Leavenworth, WAthe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate clearance from the trees.NTSB SEA07CA235Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172B · Seattle, WAThe private pilot's failure to see the approaching large wake swell, both during his landing and the subsequent takeoff, and the failure of the instructor pilot to insure that the private pilot's visual lookout was effective enough to detect the oncoming…NTSB SEA06CA041Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172A · Othello, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. A factor was the berm.NTSB SEA04LA182Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172E · Port Angeles, WAThe pilot's inadequate inflight decision by failing to refuel while en route, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of power. Factors contributing to the accident included the fence and the ditch.NTSB SEA04LA152Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPaulick Wittman W-10 · Langley, WAThe pilot's inadequate preflight preparation to assure adequate takeoff performance to clear obstacles, and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance.NTSB SEA04CA141Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172D · Morton, WAThe pilot's misjudgment of altitude on final approach which resulted in an improper touchdown point and subsequent runway overrun. A factor was sunglare.NTSB SEA04FA083Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Tenino, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout during cruise flight, which resulted in a midair collision between the two airplanes.NTSB SEA04LA053Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172E · Raymond, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll resulting in the aircraft nosing over. Incorrect remedial action and soft terrain were factors.NTSB SEA03LA136Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Sullivan Lake, WAThe pilot-in-command's downwind landing. A contributing factor was the tailwind condition.NTSB SEA03FA089Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Republic, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in a stall and subsequent loss of control during low altitude maneuvering.NTSB SEA01LA098Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Rogersburg, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while on final approach for landing. A tailwind was a factor.NTSB SEA00LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Lopez Island, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing. Contributing factors were the crosswind condition, gusts, and the pilot's overall lack of total (flight and tail wheel) experience.NTSB SEA99LA158Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Auburn, WALoss of directional control due to deficient brakes and tailwheel. Factors include leaking brake cylinder, loose tailwheel casting, and obstructions (VASI lights) in the path of the airplane as it left the runway.NTSB SEA97LA134Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172C · Fall City, WAthe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. The soft, wet terrain was a related factor.NTSB SEA96LA166Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172G · Kettle Falls, WAthe pilot's inadequate preflight planning. Factors relating to the accident were: high ambient temperatures; departing from a short, grass runway; and tall trees off the departure end of the airstrip.NTSB SEA95LA107Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172B · Sinclair Island, WAThe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point. Contributing to the accident were a tailwind, wet grass, and the pilot's inadequate remedial action.NTSB SEA95LA087Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Twisp, WAThe improper installation of a nose landing gear assembly bolt (no cotter key installed) by unknown maintenance personnel. This led to a failure of the nose landing gear steering and subsequent noseover during landing rollout.NTSB SEA92LA153Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Auburn, WAThe improper recovery from a bounced landing and the improper use of brakes by the CFI. A factor relating to the accident was the failure of the dual student to touchdown properly.NTSB SEA88LA105Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 175 · Olympia, WAAfter reducing power in order to land onto the runway a total loss of power occurred. The aircraft was landed short of the ruwnay and during landing roll a ditch was struck collapsing the right main and nose gear. Aircraft inspection revealed 2 2/3 gallons of…NTSB SEA87LA045Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Eatonville, WAThe student plt was on approach to home field after a x-c flight. During final, the pilot elected to go-around due to gusty winds and a downdraft. The acft stalled into trees along side the runway. Investigation revealed the flaps were set at 40 degrees and…NTSB SEA87LA032Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172D · Kennewick, WAThe private pilot was seated in the right front seat with the student pilot in the left front seat. The pvt pilot allowed the student pilot to takeoff. The student over rotated and the stall warning was sounding. The pvt pilot took command of the aircraft but…NTSB SEA83LA200Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-4 · Monroe, WAThe plt reported that he was practicing touch-and-go landings with a friend that was a certified flt instructor (CFI). After a landing, the friend indicated his desire to fly the acft. The plt offered to let his friend fly it from the left seat. The friend…NTSB SEA83LA091Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSwift GC-1B · Everett, WAThe acfts left main landing gear sheared and the acft came to rest off the runway in the grass. The pilot said that eventhough the landing gear light indicated down and locked he does not believe the rt main gear was down and locked. Duringan attempted…NTSB SEA83FA029Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 172A · Renton, WAThe eng lost power during takeoff at about 200 ft AGL. The acft then executed a left descending 180 deg turn & crashed on the flightline of an acft company. Investigation revealed that the fuel filter bowl contained about 1/2 fuel & 1/2 water, and the…NTSB SEA82DA147Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportMaule BEE DEE M-4 · Yakima, WAThe pilot reported that just as he became airborne, an uncontrollable left roll developed. The left wing contacted the ground and the aircraft cartwheeled. An investigation revealed that the aileron balance and control cables were reversed to the aileron…NTSB SEA82DYP06Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172G · Mattawa, WANTSB SEA81DYE38Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172A · Port Townsend, WANTSB SEA78DYP53Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Ephrata, WANTSB SEA78FYP41Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 170B · Spokane, WANTSB SEA78DYP04Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172D · Sunnyside, WANTSB SEA77DYP42Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 170B · Connell, WA