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NTSB investigations: Continental 0-300 series, 1987

39 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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NTSB LAX88LA072Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Fallbrook, CAThe plt stated that while on short final to rwy 36, approx 5 to 6 ft AGL ovr the rwy, he noticed another acft approaching fm the opposite direction. He initiated a climbing right turn and collided with a tree located abt 150 ft to the right of the rwy…Dec 20, 1987 · N7970B · DestroyedNTSB ATL88LA051Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172F · Eden, NCThe student plt attempted to land in a farm pasture adjacent to his brother's farm. The airplane ldg gear 'dug in' on ldg, and the airplane nosed over. The student plt described the terrain as 'wet & soggy'. The student did not have an instructor's…Dec 2, 1987 · N8674U · Substantial damageNTSB ATL88LA049Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Paducah, KYAbt 20 mi from Paducah (pah), the plt contacted the fss & said the acft was low on fuel & that he intended to land at pah. He was informed that the FBO at pah was closed for the night & fuel was available only if a $25 call-out fee was paid. Also, he was told…Dec 1, 1987 · N2522L · Substantial damageNTSB DEN88LA031Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Conner, MTOn takeoff from a private, grass strip the pilot stated the engine began to lose power at approximately 20 to 30 feet AGL. A ravine was ahead and he attempted to stretch his glide to the FAR side of the ravine; however, the aircraft stalled and crashed into…Nov 27, 1987 · N2926D · Substantial damageNTSB FTW88LA017Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Midland, TXThe pilot landed long and could not stop before running off the end of the runway. The aircraft, collided with a fence and the left wing was damaged when the acft collided with a ditch.Oct 27, 1987 · N3931L · Substantial damageNTSB MIA88LA019Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Titusville, FLAfter a go-around, at aprx 300 ft, the eng lost power. The plt attempted to return to the arpt, but was unable. The acft descended, collided with trees, bounced off the roof of a house & came to rest against a vehicle in the driveway. Inspection of the…Oct 24, 1987 · N4207F · Substantial damageNTSB MKC88LA008Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172F · Lamoni, IAThe pilot said he was too high on final and went around. He stated that, when he was on short final during the next approach, he thought he was still too high and put down full flaps. The airplane stalled and touched down short of the runway. The nosegear was…Oct 17, 1987 · N8508U · Substantial damageNTSB ATL88LA002Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172F · Grand Bay, ALThe engine lost pwr shortly after t/o. the engine regained pwr as the plt was about to make a forced ldg in a field. He aborted the ldg attempt and attempted to make it back to the airstrip. The engine subsequently lost pwr again. The plt stretched his glide…Oct 3, 1987 · N5647R · Substantial damageNTSB ATL87LA266Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Chuckey, TNThe plt estimated there was 9 gal of fuel on board when he took off. Aprx 20 min later, he was making a low pass over a private strip when the eng lost power. He stated that he repositioned the fuel selector to the other tank, but was unable to restart the…Sep 25, 1987 · N3885R · Substantial damageNTSB ANC87LA147Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Skwentna, AKThe pilot stated that during the take off roll he lost directional control of the aircraft causing the aircraft to nose over. He also indicated that the private strip was new and that the dirt rwy was wet and soft.Sep 15, 1987 · N3410D · Substantial damageNTSB 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 damageNTSB 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 damageNTSB ATL87LA241Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Baxley, GADuring a supervised solo flight, the student pilot experienced a partial power loss. The student applied carburetor heat, but the engine continued to run rough. The student turned towards the airstrip and attempted an emgcy lndg. The acft touched down at…Aug 25, 1987 · N4275F · Substantial damageNTSB SEA87LA173Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Burns, ORA loss of power occurred during descent for landing. During forced landing the aircraft struck an irrigation ditch, collapsing the nose gear. The reason for the engine failure was a complete loss of oil coming from worn threads and a worn o ring to the oil…Aug 21, 1987 · N2007Y · Substantial damageNTSB ANC87LA126Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Clear, AKThe pilot stated that he elected to go-around and during the go-around he lost control of the aircraft causing the plane to stall.Aug 20, 1987 · N5530T · Substantial damageNTSB ANC87LA116Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Pt. Mackenzie, AKAfter a complete engine failure and an emergency landing on the beach, the pilot lost directional control of the aircraft causing the plane to nose over on its back. Examination of the engine revealed a blocked oil screen which caused oil starvation.Aug 8, 1987 · N7169A · Substantial damageNTSB 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 · DestroyedNTSB DEN87LA205Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172C · Cut Bank, MTThe plt stated that she radioed the Cut Bank fss and was told that the wind was 060 degrees at 41 knots. She then landed the acft uneventfully. However, while turning 90 degrees off the rwy onto a taxiway, the acft nosed over.Aug 1, 1987 · N9748T · Substantial damageNTSB DEN87LA194Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172D · Custer, SDThe plt and his plt-rated pax were landing on rwy 7 (4700 ft x 50 ft) at Custer county arpt (5602 ft MSL), Custer, SD. The plt estimated the winds to be from 180 deg at 15 KTS. Another plt at the arpt estimated the winds to be out of the se at 20 to 25 KTS…Jul 26, 1987 · N2346U · Substantial damageNTSB CHI87LA169Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Madison, WIThe instructor (CFI) & pvt plt (student) were on a renter's check-out flt to familiarize the student with a Cessna 172. While practicing landings, tower psnl provided a windshear alert. Drg an apch to land, the acft went into a high sink rate over the apch…Jul 14, 1987 · N2501L · Substantial damageNTSB FTW87LA167Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172E · Quitman, TXDuring final approach for landing, the pilot allowed the airspeed to drop. The aircraft stalled at approximately 30 to 40 feet AGL. Substantial damage occurred when the aircraft bounced, cartwheeled and slid to a stop backwards 300 feetbeyond the threshold.Jul 12, 1987 · N5594T · Substantial damageNTSB DEN87LA179Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 175 · Kalispell, MTThe pvt plt was on a x-country flight. The engine began running rough, made a 'bang' sound and lost partial power. Smoke entered the cockpit, oil pressure was lost and the plt initiated an emergency landing. The acft ldg gr struck powerlines on approach to a…Jul 11, 1987 · N9201B · Substantial damageNTSB ATL87LA197Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172G · Fayetteville, NCDuring approach the pilot noticed that he was too high and fast for a normal approach. He reduced power and slowed the aircraft and increased the descent rate to attempt the landing. When he attempted to add power and arrest the increasing descent rate the…Jul 4, 1987 · N1162F · DestroyedNTSB DEN87LA155Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Paradise, UTThe plt departed bear lake arpt, montpelier, ID, and flew to logan, UT. He departed logan and flew to his father's ranch at avon, UT, near Paradise. A 1400-FT dirt/gravel driveway leading to the ranch house was used as a rwy. The plt said he helped his father…Jun 21, 1987 · N7121A · Substantial damageNTSB 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 damageNTSB MIA87LA182Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172G · Caribbean SeaThe plt became disoriented while flying from saint lucia to saint vincent after he incorrectly selected the wrong station when navigating using the adf. He contacted ATC who advised him to climb & was advised that the flt was aprx 20 miles west of saint…Jun 13, 1987 · N4346W · Substantial damageNTSB 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 damageNTSB CHI87DEX06Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna 172E · Huntingburg, INWhile on a x-country flt, the acft's nav equip was not working properly & the plt became lost/disoriented. He requested a df steer, but had difficulty receiving transmissions on his receiver. He subsequently received assistance & vectors toward the…May 31, 1987 · N5514T · Substantial damageNTSB SEA87LA104Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Prospect, ORThe acft lost pwr during cruise flt due to loss of oil pressure because of multiple oil leaks. The recommended t.b.o. is 1800 hrs and this eng had a total of 2344 hrs. A top overhaul had been accomplished 140 flt hrs prior to the acc. The acft had only been…May 29, 1987 · N4173F · Substantial damageNTSB DEN87LA125Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Big Sky, MTThe private plt was flying cross country in deteriorating weather conditions. Fog was forecast and light rain was in progress. The flt encountered less than VFR conditions in a mountainous area and reversed course. Weather was below VFR on the reverse course…May 16, 1987 · N1979C · Substantial damageNTSB FTW87LA115Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Amarillo, TXAfter landing, the pilot attempted to taxi the aircraft to the ramp when he encountered strong gusty winds. The passenger and four linemen attempted to hold the aircraft down, but the winds blew the aircraft over inverted causing substantial damage.May 3, 1987 · N7259A · Substantial damageNTSB MKC87LA098Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172F · Blythville, ARThe eng started to slow down ten miles from the destination arpt and despite emergency measures, it stopped two miles out. The forced landing was in a plowed field and when the nose wheel dug in, the acft flipped forward to the inverted position. The…Apr 30, 1987 · N8800U · Substantial damageNTSB DEN87LA095Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170A · Durango, COThe plt reports that he was landing to the s with a rt quartering headwind of about 20 KTS. He said that during his rollout the wind shifted to a rt quartering tailwind with a large gust. The gust raised the tail and rt wing and the acft departed the rt side…Apr 11, 1987 · N5579C · Substantial damageNTSB DEN87LA071Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Larimore, NDThe plt was practicing stop and go landings at an arpt near his home. His passenger was a rated plt. On takeoff the aircraft swerved to the right. The right main gear struck a snow bank and the acft nosed over.Mar 23, 1987 · N1725F · Substantial damageNTSB ANC87LA054Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Dillingham, AKAs the plt was taking off from a frozen lake with a ski equipped acft, it collided with a snowbank & was damaged. The plt rprtd that he had just landed a few minutes earlier & that the wind was blowing differently when he took off again. After the acdnt,…Mar 19, 1987 · N3439D · Substantial damageNTSB CHI87LA096Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172E · Muncie, INAccording to the plt, he contacted the mie tower about 20 miles north of Muncie, Indiana and received a weather briefing with a choice of rwy 14 or 02. The plt stated that the winds were reported as 12 knots from 080, and he chose to land on rwy 14. According…Mar 16, 1987 · N7757U · Substantial damageNTSB CHI87LA084Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Charlevoix, MIUpon landing the nose wheel buckled after striking a snowbank and the aircraft flipped over. Pilot reported there was a problem with the nose wheel although inspection of the nose wheel after the accident did not reveal any malfunction.Feb 14, 1987 · N8896B · Substantial damageNTSB 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…Jan 12, 1987 · N1815Y · DestroyedNTSB ATL87LA058Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172G · Tuskegee, ALDuring a touch and go attempt, the pilot experiended an engine failure shortly after liftoff. The pilot safely landed on the runway, but did not have sufficient runway to stop the aircraft before running off the departure end of 31. The aircraft nosed over…Jan 9, 1987 · N3971L · Substantial damage