NTSB investigations: Continental IO-360 series, CA

57 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Continental IO-360 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
  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 ('17025', '17045'))
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB WPR23LA154Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna T337G · Upland, CAThe pilot’s failure to properly flare the airplane, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to fly a nonstandard traffic pattern, which resulted in an unstable approach.Apr 16, 2023 · N38C · Substantial damageNTSB WPR22FA216Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 336 · Porterville, CAMaintenance personnel’s failure to properly secure the elevator control assembly hardware, which resulted in an in-flight disconnection of the elevator and elevator counterweight and the pilot’s inability to maintain pitch control.Jun 18, 2022 · N3835U · DestroyedNTSB WPR22FA160Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 337 · Sylmar, CAThe pilot’s loss of airplane control while troubleshooting a landing gear issue, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin at an altitude too low to recover. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment from alcohol consumption.Apr 20, 2022 · N143JB · Substantial damageNTSB WPR17CA001Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna R172K · Rosamond, CAThe pilot's improper use of the control lock, combined with his incomplete execution of two pre-departure procedures, which resulted in a takeoff with the control lock installed.Oct 2, 2016 · N736LZ · Substantial damageNTSB WPR15FA227Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna P337G · Santa Paula, CAThe noninstrument-rated pilot's decision to conduct a visual flight in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into mountainous terrain.Aug 1, 2015 · N4CU · Substantial damageNTSB WPR11LA451Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPeter A Land White Lightning · Lancaster, CAA total loss of engine power during the landing approach due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the airplane’s inaccurate fuel indicator.Sep 12, 2011 · N2WL · Substantial damageNTSB WPR09LA177Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 337G · Baker, CAA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Apr 2, 2009 · N222G · Substantial damageNTSB WPR09LA115Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T337 · Rialto, CAA partial loss of engine power to one engine during initial climb for undetermined reasons.Feb 14, 2009 · N86242 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX08LA187Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R172K · Big Bear City, CAThe pilot's failure to attain and maintain an adequate airspeed that led to a stall/mush. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for an off airport landing and a high density altitude.Jun 21, 2008 · N758DH · Substantial damageNTSB SEA08LA087Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-4 · Bishop, CAA loss of engine power due to foreign object ingestion in the induction system, which resulted in a stuck/jammed exhaust valve during the takeoff.Mar 7, 2008 · N51430 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX06FA087Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR20 · Lancaster, CAThe student pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering, and, the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight. A factor in the accident was the strong tailwind encountered as the airplane turned from an upwind to a downwind…Jan 9, 2006 · N526CD · DestroyedNTSB LAX05LA216Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 337G · Mojave, CAthe pilot's encounter with a downdraft or wind shear during takeoff the initial climb.Jun 26, 2005 · N3BZ · Substantial damageNTSB LAX04CA309Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Willits, CAthe pilot's inadvertent descent and controlled flight into obstacles while maneuvering to land. Contributing factors were the dark, nighttime condition, which impaired the pilot's visual perceptions, and the pilot's failure to obtain a pertinent Notice to…Sep 2, 2004 · N897TW · DestroyedNTSB LAX02TA207Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 337C · Big Bear City, CAThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.Jun 21, 2002 · N2671S · DestroyedNTSB LAX01FA271Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 336 · Palmdale, CAThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the primer controls, resulting in excessive fuel flow, spark plug fouling, and loss of engine power in the aft engine.Aug 6, 2001 · N3838U · Substantial damageNTSB LAX01LA256Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R172K · Mammoth Lakes, CAThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude above the terrain. Factors were the high terrain and the blind canyon.Jul 21, 2001 · N736YR · DestroyedNTSB LAX01LA205Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 337G · Temecula, CAThe pilot's intentional flight into adverse weather while operating under visual flight rules, his failure to maintain a cruising altitude sufficient to remain clear of power transmission wires, and his failure to maintain a visual lookout sufficient to see…May 27, 2001 · N337GD · Substantial damageNTSB LAX00FA230Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMaule M4-210C · Willows, CAFailure of the pilot to maintain an adequate airspeed margin while maneuvering in steep turns at low altitude in gusty and strong tailwind conditions, which lead to a wind shear encounter and a stall/spin. A contributing factor in the accident was the pilot's…Jun 16, 2000 · N377BC · DestroyedNTSB LAX95LA336Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSjostrand Wheeler Express · Mariposa, CAthe pilot's premature rotation and liftoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent hard touchdown.Sep 14, 1995 · N360EZ · Substantial damageNTSB LAX95LA194Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander 500S · Santa Barbara, CAthe inadequate visual lookout by both pilots and their failures to maintain adequate separation from each other while taxiing in a non-movement area.May 23, 1995 · N9076N · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB LAX91LA227Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R172K · Santa Clarita, CAFuel exhaustion due to the failure of the pilot to properly perform preflight planning and to ensure that an adequate fuel supply existed for the flight.May 27, 1991 · N736MR · Substantial damageNTSB LAX90LA271Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R172K · Lone Pine, CAThe pilot's decision to continue VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors to the accident were the adverse weather conditions, mountainous terrain, and the likely effect of hypoxia on the pilot.Jan 14, 1990 · N758UV · DestroyedNTSB LAX89LA079Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-5-210C · Calexico, CAA binding brake system torque plate. Factors related to the accident were: inadequate maintenance by other maintenance personnel, and operation of the airplane with a known efficiency by the pilot.Jan 6, 1989 · N9039E · Substantial damageNTSB LAX89LA002Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201 · Palmdale, CAAt approximately 6000 ft MSL two airplanes collided in flight. N49382 was climbing to altitude, N31386 was descending in a shallow left turn. The airplane descending colliding with the climbing airplane from behind and to the right. Both airplanes were able…Oct 2, 1988 · N31386 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB LAX88LA259Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R172K · Corona, CADuring takeoff the engine failed to develop full power & the acft collided with trees located approx 500 ft beyond the runway. Exam of the engine revealed the mixture control arm at its fuel pump housing attachment point had restricted movement & was…Jul 16, 1988 · N736HQ · Substantial damageNTSB LAX88LA008Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-5-210C · Fullerton, CADuring a pleasure flt, just after take-off, the acft was observed to climb out at an extremely high rate. The acft leveled off momentarily, and the left wing dropped. The acft began to descend and collided with the runway and two parked acft.Oct 8, 1987 · N62008 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA86FA053Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172XP · Napa, CABefore taking off, the plt appeared to have difficulty following taxi instructions. He then took off without clearance against crossing traffic. When he returned to land, he was cleared for rgt traffic to rwy 18. The acft entered a left downwind for rwy 24…Feb 4, 1986 · N736HV · DestroyedNTSB LAX84LA414Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-4-210C · Jackson, CADuring arrival, the plt observed the wind sock indicating a wind from the west at about 15 KTS. He entered the traffic pattern & landed on rwy 19. After touchdown, the acft encountered a gust of wind, ground looped & went off the right side of the rwy,…Jul 24, 1984 · N40692 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX83LXQ04Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna T337G · Susanville, CAThe acft went off the departure end of the runway during a go-around attempt and collapsed the landing gear. The pilot stated that the brakes failed during landing and he attempted a go-around. He also said he retracted all flaps and should have left one…Jun 21, 1983 · N261KB · Substantial damageNTSB LAX83LA217Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M4-210 · Hesperia, CAThe acft made a hard landing off the runway on an airport during a forced landing. According to the pilot the acft had just come out of annual inspection and it was noted that the fuel selector valve handle was broken. A new valve was ordered and a temporary…May 4, 1983 · N4624T · Substantial damageNTSB LAX83LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R172K · San Martin, CAThe acft made a hard landing short of the runway while practicing an approach with a simulated engine failure. On turning final, the instructor decided the acft was too low to make the runway. She estimated they would be several hundred feet short. She took…Jan 14, 1983 · N9927V · Substantial damageNTSB LAX82FUQ09Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportSons Mustang II · Lancaster, CAThe purpose of the flight was to demonstrate the aircraft to a prospective buyer. About 20 to 30 minutes after takeoff, witnesses observed the aircraft in a circling descent. At 500 to 700 ft AGL, the descent angle suddenly increased to nearly vertical and…Jan 22, 1982 · N13JL · DestroyedNTSB LAX81DXQ27Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna R172K · So Lake Tahoe, CAJul 20, 1981 · N9927V · Substantial damageNTSB LAX81FUG40Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna R172K · Yucca Valley, CAJul 10, 1981 · N736LJ · Substantial damageNTSB LAX80DVA29Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 337D · Carlon, CAApr 12, 1980 · N86159 · DestroyedNTSB OAK79FVM13Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna T337G · Palo Alto, CAFeb 25, 1979 · N62S · Substantial damageNTSB LAX79DVM11Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna R172H · Sn Luis Obspo, CAFeb 6, 1979 · N1157V · Substantial damageNTSB LAX78FUA11Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna T337D · Newport Beach, CAFeb 25, 1978 · N85876 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX74DUQ06Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172E · Goleta, CAJul 14, 1973 · N33512 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX72DUG45Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 337 · Palm Sprngs, CAJan 1, 1972 · N1275M · Substantial damageNTSB OAK72AP006Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 337 · Grass Valley, CAAug 20, 1971 · N2125X · Minor damageNTSB LAX71FUG60Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 337 · Chino, CAMar 20, 1971 · N123PH · Substantial damageNTSB LAX71FUA17Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 337 · Huntingtn Bch, CASep 13, 1970 · N2232X · Substantial damageNTSB LAX70FUA26Accident · No injuriesClosedMaule M-4 · San Clemnte, CAMay 27, 1970 · N4604T · Substantial damageNTSB LAX69A0045Accident · 3 fatalClosedCessna T337C · Banning, CAJan 21, 1969 · N2512S · DestroyedNTSB LAX69F0161Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 337 · Carlsbad, CASep 23, 1968 · N373E · Substantial damageNTSB OAK69D0076Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 337 · Petrolia, CAAug 7, 1968 · N2223X · Substantial damageNTSB OAK69D0066Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 337B · Fresno, CAJul 19, 1968 · N8314G · Substantial damageNTSB LAX69D0060Accident · No injuriesClosedGlobe GC-1B · Rubidoux, CAJul 14, 1968 · N3762K · Substantial damageNTSB LAX69F0037Accident · No injuriesClosedTemco T-35 · Malibu, CAJun 15, 1968 · N68773 · Substantial damage