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NTSB investigations: Continental 0-300 series, 1988

35 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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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
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  WHERE year(c.\"eventDate\") = 1988
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NTSB ANC89FA028Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Anchorage, AKThe 103 hour private pilot was in the process of demonstrating his Cessna 172 conventional gear airplane (tail-dragger) to a prospective purchaser, when he lost directional control during landing and nosed-over. The pilot reported that he had just touched…Dec 30, 1988 · N3752F · Substantial damageNTSB MIA89LA051Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172G · Venice, FLThe pilot experienced difficulty when he attempted to start the eng with a less than fully-charged battery. The former navy plt exited the acft, leaving his nonplt pax aboard, and the mag switch 'on'. He attempted to slowly pull the prop thru compression…Dec 16, 1988 · N4419L · Substantial damageNTSB FTW89LA027Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172B · Plano, TXFuel exhaustion which resulted from the pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations and his failure to utilize numerous suitable sources of fuel along his route of flight.Dec 3, 1988 · N7917X · Substantial damageNTSB CHI89DEX02Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 172 · Greencastle, INInflight collision with a large bird.Dec 3, 1988 · N5728A · Substantial damageNTSB ATL89LA033Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Lumberton, NCThe pilot had been flying about 45 minutes when he crashed short of the runway. He believed he departed with 16 gallons of fuel, based on fuel gauge readings. The wreckage examination failed to disclose any system problems. After the accident, only a small…Nov 13, 1988 · N993NA · Substantial damageNTSB MKC89LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Linn, MOWhile attempting to land crosswind on a 900 foot long dirt runway, the pilot decided he was too high and had excessive airspeed. He attempted to make a go around. However, he was unable to clear a dirt embankment and struck the nose wheel. Unaware of the…Nov 3, 1988 · N6287E · Substantial damageNTSB 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 damageNTSB MIA88LA272Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172F · Lake Wales, FLThe plt aborted the takeoff from the 'thick, wet' grass strip because the acft was not accelerating 'adequately.' He applied the brakes but it went off the departure end of the rwy, collided with a fence, tree, and dirt mound before coming to rest. There was…Sep 23, 1988 · N8707U · Substantial damageNTSB MKC88LA170Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Warrensburg, MOWhile practicing stop and go ldgs, the student lost directional control. The takeoff was attempted with a left crosswind. The acft veered to the left, off the runway, and hit an embankment. The nose and left main gears, the propeller, and fuselage were…Sep 10, 1988 · N1462F · Substantial damageNTSB SEA88FA169Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172E · Petersburg, AKPlt was briefed for marginal VFR conditions. Witnesses on departure noted fog bank offshore from airport. Witnesses near accident site, 10 mi from departure point, heard acft and sounds of impact. They reported fog on the water and glassy water conditions.Sep 5, 1988 · N3841S · DestroyedNTSB CHI88LA227Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172G · Sparta, MIDuring a takeoff attempt from his private strip the pilot elected to abort the takeoff. There was a slight quartering tailwind for the takeoff attempt. Due to the 'dense', damp grass, which was about 4 inches tall according to the pilot, braking effectiveness…Aug 30, 1988 · N6049R · Substantial damageNTSB BFO88LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Oakland, MDAccording to the pilot the landing approach for runway 22 was made over power lines. He stated that during the approach the stall warning horn activated and he increased power to maintain 60 mph with 20 degs of flaps. Once estimating that his intended point…Aug 28, 1988 · N4156F · Substantial damageNTSB CHI88LA212Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172F · Crandon, WIDuring cruise flight in deteriorating meteorological conditions, the pilot experienced a total loss of engine power. The pilot performed emergency procedures, was unable to restart the engine, and executed a forced landing in a clover field. The aircraft…Aug 17, 1988 · N5318R · Substantial damageNTSB MIA88LA253Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172D · Tupelo, MSThe private pilot landed on runway 18 after completing a cross-country flight. During landing roll the aircraft encountered a downwind gust of wind and the pilot lost control of the aircraft while on the ground. The propeller and right wing were substantially…Aug 11, 1988 · N2344U · Substantial damageNTSB CHI88LA176Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Carbon, INJul 27, 1988 · N6818A · Substantial damageNTSB ANC88LA088Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Anchorage, AKAfter touchdown on the airstrip the pilot lost control of the airplane. The airplane bounced. The airplane then exited the left side of the runway into a row of trees.Jul 10, 1988 · N4346B · Substantial damageNTSB FTW88DPJ06Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna 172G · Frederick, OKDuring slow taxi to takeoff, a gust of wind or a dust devil lifted aircraft off taxiway and flipped it inverted. Numerous small whirlwinds were observed in the vicinity of the airport at the time.Jun 9, 1988 · N1103F · Substantial damageNTSB 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…Jun 4, 1988 · N90134 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL88LA182Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172F · Shellman, GAThe plt was making a personal flt to a pvt uncharted airstrip on a coastal island. Approaching his destination, the plt cancelled his VFR flt plan with fss. The plt stated that he approached the soft 2500 foot strip high and ballooned at touchdown. He landed…May 21, 1988 · N8374U · Substantial damageNTSB MKC88LA088Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Concordia, KSWhile attempting a crosswind landing, PIC decided to make a go-around. During the go-around the acft stalled, struck the terrain and cartwheeled.May 12, 1988 · N8240B · Substantial damageNTSB BFO88LA042Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170 · Mechanicsville, MDThe acft was flown with the engine cowling plugs installed. The engine overheated and it lost power. The plt said he forgot to remove the plugs during the preflight. During the forced landing roll the acft collided with a berm and the rt main lndg gear was…May 1, 1988 · N4022V · Substantial damageNTSB BFO88LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Elkton, MDDuring cruise flt at an alt of 1500 ft, the engine suddenly stopped producing power. The acft was landed on railroad tracks in order to avoid trees. The acft nosed over during the landing. Plt stated that the right fuel tank gauge indicated 1/4 tank and the…Apr 28, 1988 · N4255F · Substantial damageNTSB ATL88LA152Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172F · Walland, TNThe pilot attempted to abort a takeoff after experiencing a sudden gust of wind at liftoff. The aircraft collided with a fence and ditch which caused substantial airframe damage. The pilot reported the winds gusting to 15 knots. There was no reported aircraft…Apr 22, 1988 · N1414U · Substantial damageNTSB 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 · DestroyedNTSB FTW88LA087Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172E · Leona, TXThe plt planned his apch to land about 1000 ft down the 3400 ft dirt rwy because the first 1000 ft was wet and soft. The last 400 ft was also wet and soft. The wind was calm and the apch speed was high. During the flare, the acft ballooned and floated past…Apr 3, 1988 · N8775U · Substantial damageNTSB SEA88LA067Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170 · Ashland, ORDuring a dark night VFR flight, the acft encountered a severe downdraft and instrument meteorological conditions. With full power the acft descended, striking trees before it struck the ground. During the pilot's preflight briefing and in-flight briefing he…Mar 27, 1988 · N2958D · DestroyedNTSB MKC88LA068Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172G · Springfield, MOThe pilot reported that while taxiing for takeoff a wind gust caught the wing of the aircraft resulting in loss of aircraft control. Aircraft moved nose down and the propeller and the right wing contacted the runway. Winds at the time of the accident were 180…Mar 24, 1988 · N72PF · Substantial damageNTSB ATL88IA113Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 172B · Elizabethton, TNDue to a low charge in the battery, the plt elected to start the eng by hand propping, so he could program the loran for a later flt. He began hand propping with the tail & left wing tied down. After the eng started, the tiedown for the tail pulled loose &…Mar 14, 1988 · N7609X · Minor damageNTSB CHI88LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172A · Crivitz, WIThe aircraft did not accelerate as anticipated by the pilot, who was attempting to takeoff from a wet sod strip. The pilot elected to abort the takeoff, however was unable to stop on the remaining runway, exited the departure end, struck a snow bank and nosed…Feb 26, 1988 · N9751T · Substantial damageNTSB ATL88LA097Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Jackson, TNWhile returning home with his newly purchased acft the plt made a refueling stop. The winds were strong and gusting upwards of thirty KTS at the refueling arpt and the destination arpt. During the takeoff roll the winds shifted to a right crosswind. The acft…Feb 22, 1988 · N6285E · Substantial damageNTSB CHI88LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172F · Brighton, MIFeb 11, 1988 · N8863U · Substantial damageNTSB ANC88LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Chugiak, AKThe certified flight instructor and his student were on a right downwind doing touch-and-go landings when, according to the pilot, the engine suddenly lost all power. Attempts at restarting the engine were unsuccessful, and the airplane landed short of the…Feb 8, 1988 · N2423U · Substantial damageNTSB LAX88FA094Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Temple City, CAPilot of N63CA improper visual look-out. Contributing to this accident was the controller's failure to observe the faster moving airplane approaching the single engine Cessna from the rear.Jan 23, 1988 · N5113A · 2 aircraft · DestroyedNTSB ANC88DAG02Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 172 · Willow, AKThe pilot stated that immediately upon touchdown, the airplane started sinking in (two feet) deep snow, and came to a stop in about 50 feet. The left wing and propeller struck the ground. The plt had overflown the arpt and saw the snow removal equipment about…Jan 9, 1988 · N8439X · Substantial damageNTSB MIA88LA082Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Tampa, FLAfter preflighting the acft, 30.8 gal of fuel were added. No further insp was performed. The flt took off after an eng runup was accomplished. No problems were noted. During the initial climb of the first touch-and-go landing, at an alt of aprx 75 ft, the eng…Jan 3, 1988 · N40AZ · Substantial damage