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NTSB investigations: Continental GO-300 series, CA

38 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Continental GO-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.

Defining event

Finding

Phase of flight

Aircraft model

Cases per year

19642026

NTSB investigations: Continental GO-300 series, CA per year, 1964–2026: 38 cases
1964	2
1965	3
1966	2
1967	3
1968	1
1969	2
1970	1
1971	1
1972	1
1973	2
1974	1
1979	3
1980	1
1984	1
1988	2
1989	2
1993	1
1995	1
2001	1
2002	1
2003	1
2008	1
2013	1
2017	1
2019	1
2020	1

Where

Latest cases

Query with SQL

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" = 'CA' 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 ('17024')) 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\" = 'CA' 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 ('17024'))
  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" = 'CA' 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 ('17024'))
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 WPR20LA169Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 175 · Redlands, CAThe noncertificated pilot’s visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions and subsequent impact with terrain.Jun 5, 2020 · N9217B · Substantial damage NTSB WPR20CA055Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 175 · Elk, CAThe pilot's failure to arrest the descent rate during an aborted simulated engine-out approach, which resulted in impact with vegetation and a subsequent cartwheel.Dec 31, 2019 · N7095M · Substantial damage NTSB GAA17CA119Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 175 · Lakeport, CAThe pilot’s failure to secure the airplane before pulling the propeller through, which resulted in the airplane rolling and subsequently colliding with a parked airplane.Jan 6, 2017 · N8148T · Substantial damage NTSB WPR13LA272Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 175 · Needles, CAA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s inadequate fuel planning. Contributing to the severity of the front passenger’s injuries was the pilot’s decision to depart with more passengers than available seats, which resulted in…Jun 16, 2013 · N9370B · Substantial damage NTSB LAX08LA118Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna C175A · Groveland, CAA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of a blocked fuel line that was improperly fabricated by the pilot. Also causal was the pilot's excessive ground speed during the taxi tests that resulted in an inadvertent takeoff.Apr 20, 2008 · N6868E · Substantial damage NTSB LAX03LA255Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLefever-Paul Skybolt · Mt. Hamilton, CAThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in a loss of engine power.Aug 9, 2003 · N94PL · Substantial damage NTSB LAX02LA174Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 175 · Anaheim, CAthe pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.May 24, 2002 · N6713E · Substantial damage NTSB LAX01LA235Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 175 · Monterey, CAThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.Jul 4, 2001 · N9287B · Substantial damage NTSB LAX95LA071Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 175 · Davis, CAthe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft while on the rollout phase of landing on a dirt road. A factor in the accident was the pilot's intentional selection of the road as a landing site.Jan 2, 1995 · N7098M · Substantial damage NTSB LAX94LA036Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 175 · Palm Springs, CAfuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to adequately monitor the fuel consumption during the flight.Nov 4, 1993 · N7646M · Substantial damage NTSB LAX89LA196Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 175A · Mojave, CAInadequate preflight planning/preparation, and the pilot's disregard of the wind information.May 11, 1989 · N7002E · Substantial damage NTSB LAX89LA161Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 175 · Victorville, CAThe pilot's failure to conduct an adequate preflight and assure the proper quantity of fuel on board for the proposed flight.Apr 15, 1989 · N8174T · Substantial damage NTSB LAX89LA054Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 175 · Tracy, CAThe airplane was found nosed over and abandoned short of the airport. The owner of the airplane was identified as the pilot, however, he does not hold a pilots license nor a medical certificate. Inspection of the airplane revealed that the fuel tanks were…Nov 20, 1988 · N6641E · Substantial damage NTSB LAX88LA283Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 175 · Needles, CAWhile at cruise flight, the pilot noticed that the oil pressure was low and shutdown the engine. During the emergency landing, the prop freewheeled, vibrated severely, and smoke filled the cockpit. The acft landed on a pipeline right of way causing…Aug 7, 1988 · N7355M · Substantial damage NTSB LAX84LA458Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P172D · Livermore, CAAccording to the plt, the acft landed hard and porpoised several times before the landing was aborted. The second landing was uneventful. Subsequent inspection of the acft revealed that both wings and the fuselage were buckled and the lower engine mounts were…Aug 21, 1984 · N8530X · Substantial damage NTSB LAX80FA048Accident · 3 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · El Segundo, CAFeb 8, 1980 · N44126 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed NTSB LAX80FUA04Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 175 · Huntington Bch, CADec 7, 1979 · N7355M · Substantial damage NTSB LAX79FA087Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 175 · Hollister, CASep 21, 1979 · N9466B · Destroyed NTSB LAX79FUG10Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 175 · Upland, CAJan 6, 1979 · N9356B · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB OAK75DVG16Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 175 · Redding, CAAug 17, 1974 · N9287B · Substantial damage NTSB LAX74FUG24Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 175 · Palm Sprngs, CAOct 13, 1973 · N9422B · Substantial damage NTSB LAX73FUM30Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 175A · Holtville, CAMar 28, 1973 · N7050E · Substantial damage NTSB OAK72DVA61Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 175 · Hanford, CAApr 1, 1972 · N9308B · Substantial damage NTSB LAX72FUG36Accident · Minor injuriesClosedN.American P-51D · Chino, CANov 26, 1971 · N3333E · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB LAX71FUG01Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 175A · Joshua Tree, CAJul 4, 1970 · N8039T · Substantial damage NTSB OAK70D0157Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 175 · Downieville, CAOct 9, 1969 · N7052M · Substantial damage NTSB OAK69D0217Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 175 · Oceano, CAJan 5, 1969 · N9323B · Substantial damage NTSB OAK69F0025Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 175A · Napa, CAJun 26, 1968 · N8065T · Substantial damage NTSB LAX68D0206Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 175 · Saugus, CANov 11, 1967 · N8174T · Substantial damage NTSB LAX68F0173Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 175A · Quartz Hill, CAOct 22, 1967 · N6798E · Substantial damage NTSB OAK68D0042Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 170 · Palo Alto, CAJun 27, 1967 · N2433D · Substantial damage NTSB OAK66D0281Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 175B · Grass Valley, CAMay 26, 1966 · N8191T · Substantial damage NTSB LAX66D0315Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 175 · Goldstone Lke, CAApr 18, 1966 · N6798E · Substantial damage NTSB OAK66D0110Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 175 · Eureka, CAJul 28, 1965 · N7041E · Substantial damage NTSB LAX66F0027Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 175 · Ontario, CAApr 22, 1965 · N6616E · Substantial damage NTSB LAX65D0021Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 175 · Famosa, CAMar 14, 1965 · N7076M · Substantial damage NTSB UNK65X0739Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 175A · Santa Rosa, CANov 16, 1964 · N6756E · Substantial damage NTSB UNK64X0374Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 175 · Santa Rosa, CAJan 26, 1964 · N6756E · Substantial damage