Final NTSB investigations: Continental 0-300 series
3,109 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 | 183 |
|---|---|
| 1965 | 197 |
| 1966 | 237 |
| 1967 | 250 |
| 1968 | 163 |
| 1969 | 112 |
| 1970 | 114 |
| 1971 | 113 |
| 1972 | 96 |
| 1973 | 87 |
| 1974 | 53 |
| 1975 | 51 |
| 1976 | 61 |
| 1977 | 68 |
| 1978 | 65 |
| 1979 | 49 |
| 1980 | 37 |
| 1981 | 48 |
| 1982 | 31 |
| 1983 | 31 |
| 1984 | 34 |
| 1985 | 31 |
| 1986 | 38 |
| 1987 | 39 |
| 1988 | 35 |
| 1989 | 27 |
| 1990 | 28 |
| 1991 | 23 |
| 1992 | 29 |
| 1993 | 29 |
| 1994 | 22 |
| 1995 | 32 |
| 1996 | 29 |
| 1997 | 18 |
| 1998 | 31 |
| 1999 | 28 |
| 2000 | 27 |
| 2001 | 28 |
| 2002 | 30 |
| 2003 | 37 |
| 2004 | 28 |
| 2005 | 32 |
| 2006 | 27 |
| 2007 | 28 |
| 2008 | 23 |
| 2009 | 18 |
| 2010 | 22 |
| 2011 | 17 |
| 2012 | 20 |
| 2013 | 21 |
| 2014 | 12 |
| 2015 | 22 |
| 2016 | 17 |
| 2017 | 20 |
| 2018 | 22 |
| 2019 | 23 |
| 2020 | 12 |
| 2021 | 30 |
| 2022 | 17 |
| 2023 | 18 |
| 2024 | 17 |
| 2025 | 17 |
| 2026 | 5 |
Where
Latest cases
Query with SQL
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.\"completionStatus\" = 'Completed'
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."completionStatus" = 'Completed'
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 CEN26LA200Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Naubinway, MIThe pilot’s improper engine power application during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and nose over.NTSB CEN26LA201Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172H · Berryville, ARThe pilot in command’s decision to continue the takeoff when the airplane was not airborne at midfield, and the student pilot’s likely improper technique that resulted in a lack of sufficient climb performance and subsequent loss of control.NTSB WPR26LA180Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Marysvale, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while maneuvering in mountainous terrain prior to encountering a downdraft.NTSB CEN26LA139Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Denton, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while in the run-up area in high wind conditions.NTSB WPR26LA081Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172E · Kingman, AZThe pilot’s failure to use a pre-takeoff checklist, which resulted in the fuel selector being in the off position, and subsequent loss of engine power during takeoff.NTSB CEN26LA084Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Taylor, TXThe pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection that resulted in a loss of engine power due to water contamination.NTSB CEN26LA069Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172D · Post, TXThe pilot’s failure to see the blockage in the fuel tank vent tube during the preflight inspection which resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the deterioration of the right fuel cap vent to the point…NTSB ERA25LA375Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Punxsutawney, PAThe airplane’s collision with a deer on a runway during landing roll.NTSB WPR25LA297Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Hayden, IDThe student pilot’s inability to maintain control of the airplane during a sudden wind gust resulting in the airplane coming to rest inverted.NTSB ANC25LA112Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Yakataga, AKThe total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot’s failure to effectively use carburetor heat in meteorological conditions conducive to the formation of carburetor icing.NTSB CEN25LA377Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172F · Lancaster, TXThe pilot’s inadequate fuel planning and failure to monitor the fuel consumption which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB ERA25LA347Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 170 · Eustis, METhe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent descent, contact with the water, and a subsequent nose over.NTSB ERA25LA324Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · New Smyrna Beach, FLMaintenance personnel’s failure to detect and address water contamination of the airplane’s fuel system, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during initial climb.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 CEN25LA315Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 170B · Faith, SDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with crosswind.NTSB ANC25LA056Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172H · Manokotak, AKThe pilot’s decision to land on an unsuitable landing surface with a tailwind, which resulted in a nose over. Contributing was the pilot’s failure to recognize the wind direction, resulting in a tailwind landing.NTSB ERA25LA216Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172F · Vero Beach, FLA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB ERA25LA200Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Florida City, FLThe commercial pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of total engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB ANC25LA025Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172A · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot’s decision to initiate the flight despite identifying a malfunction in the carburetor heat system during the pre-takeoff engine run-up, which led to a partial loss of engine power during climb out. Contributing to the accident was maintenance…NTSB ERA25LA123Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172C · Argyle, NYThe mechanic’s incorrect installation of the oil temperature gauge probe in the oil filter adapter and failure to test run the engine for oil leaks after the installation, which resulted in a total loss of oil and the pilot’s decision to perform a…NTSB WPR25LA098Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Oxnard, CAThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing roll.NTSB ERA25LA121Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172G · Syracuse, NYThe truck driver’s to see and avoid the airplane, which resulted in a collision.NTSB ANC24LA103Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 170 · McKinley Village, AKThe pilot’s late decision to go-around, failure to maintain proper airspeed, and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at too low of an altitude to recover.NTSB CEN24LA347Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Weslaco, TXThe student pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing.NTSB ERA24LA357Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Elkwood, VAThe pilot’s failure to correctly reinstall the airplane’s left seat, resulting in the movement of the seat during the takeoff roll, and the subsequent loss of control and runway excursion.NTSB CEN24FA305Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 172F · Brazoria, TXThe pilot’s failure to attain adequate airspeed for takeoff, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to abort the takeoff after not maintaining directional…NTSB CEN24LA266Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172G · West Bend, WIThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB WPR24LA222Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 170B · Tacoma, WAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB CEN24LA232Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172F · Ruston, LAThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a crosswind.NTSB ERA24LA269Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Eastham, MAThe pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane’s fuel quantity, which resulted in total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB ERA24LA260Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172G · Greensboro, NCThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and a subsequent loss of directional control.NTSB WPR24LA154Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172G · Lakeport, CAThe pilot’s inadequate use of carburetor heat, which resulted in a total loss of engine power shortly after takeoff due to fuel starvation as a result of carburetor ice.NTSB CEN24LA192Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 170 · Sealy, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff, that resulted in an impact with a tree and the ground.NTSB CEN24LA186Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172H · Belle Chasse, LAThe inadequate landing flare by the flight instructor that resulted in a loss of directional control and impact with terrain.NTSB ERA24LA189Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Ridgeway, VAThe pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point while landing, which resulted in a runway overrun.NTSB ERA24LA178Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Manassas, VAThe pilot’s failure to apply carburetor heat before reducing engine power during a prolonged descent while operating in environmental conditions conducive to the development of carburetor ice, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to carburetor…NTSB ANC24LA021Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Huasna, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a low altitude maneuver, resulting in a loss of control.NTSB CEN24LA117Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · San Marcos, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient clearance from a large multi-engine airplane during taxi operations.NTSB CEN24LA102Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Terrell, TXThe total loss of engine power during the initial climb due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB WPR24FA057Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 172G · Independence, ORThe pilot’s decision to continue flight under visual flight rules into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in collision with an obstacle while landing.NTSB WPR24LA045Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 170B · Cameron Park, CAA failure of the right brake master cylinder piston due to a faulty return spring, which resulted in a seized right main landing gear brake and a runway excursionNTSB WPR24FA035Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 172G · Provo, UTThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during a chandelle maneuver, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and descent into trees and terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to maneuver into a canyon and…NTSB ERA24LA021Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Orangeburg, SCThe student pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from a fuel truck while taxiing. Also contributing was the flight instructor’s inadequate monitoring of the student pilot.NTSB CEN24LA019Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172C · Wichita, KSThe pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and fuel planning and improper in-flight decision-making, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB CEN23LA396Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172G · Neola, IAThe pilot’s inadequate fuel planning and improper in-flight decision-making, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB WPR23LA320Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172H · Santa Rosa, CAThe pilot’s inadequate fuel management which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB CEN23LA366Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Derby, KSThe pilot’s loss of directional control during takeoff roll due the passenger’s interference with the rudder pedals, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB CEN23LA226Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportTemco GC-1B · Bristow, OKThe loss of engine power due to carburetor ice due to the pilot’s delayed application of carburetor heat.NTSB CEN23LA206Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172B · Divide, COA loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined.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.