# FAA incident reports: Continental O-470 series A list on [Continental O-470 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-o-470-series.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. Page 1 of 138 · 6,859 reports - [Accident 20261003013119A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20261003013119A.md): Cessna 182A · Alliance, OH · Oct 3, 2026 · N6079B · Minor damage > After dropping jumpers, pilot returned to airport (lee field 2D1) landing on 27. Previously departed from rwy 9. Reported wx at kcak 031451Z 08010KT 10SM SCT030 15/08 A3033, kpov 031535Z auto 09007KT 10SM bk. Pilot approached on a 45 to rwy 27. Pilot reported… - [Accident 20260920013369A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260920013369A.md): Cessna 182P · Warren, ID · Sep 20, 2026 · N7337N · Substantial damage > An interview with the spouse who is a certificated private pilot was the sole passenger. She stated that on takeoff, her husband was drifting off runway centerline. She stated she gave commands to him to apply more rudder to maintain directional control and… - [Accident 20260913012269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260913012269A.md): Cessna 180 · Pagosa Springs, CO · Sep 13, 2026 · N9265C · Substantial damage > On Sunday, 09/13/2026, at approximately 11:00 am local, a Cessna 180, registration [privacy data omitted], experienced a runway excursion and subsequent ground loop during landing roll at Pagosa Springs airport. The commercial/private pilot and three… - [Accident 20260830012979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260830012979A.md): Cessna 180A · San Juan Bay, AK · Aug 30, 2026 · N5399D · Substantial damage > From the pilots own statement: "Arrived at the aircraft approx 1 hr prior to planned departure for normal preflight duties, weather/sigmet/airmet/notams check via foreflight, additional wind check via windy app, full aircraft preflight check, nothing noted.… - [Incident 20260830011309I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260830011309I.md): Navion Navion D · Gonzales, LA · Aug 30, 2026 · N384TL · Minor damage > At 10:59 on 08/30/2026, a Navion D landed at Louisiana Regional Airport (reg) in Gonzales, LA with nose gear partially extended and nose wheel turned to the right. Nose gear collapsed upon landing resulting in prop strike and possible front end damage. During… - [Accident 20260826011529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260826011529A.md): Cessna 180E · Salem, OR · Aug 26, 2026 · N2672Y · Substantial damage > On 08/26/2026 at approximately 1925 local time [privacy data omitted] was landing on runway 31 at sle. The aircraft bounced and the pilot was observed by the tower to overcorrect and applied the brakes. The pilot stated that a gust of wind moved him to the… - [Accident 20260818011219A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260818011219A.md): Cessna 180J · Bettles, AK · Aug 18, 2026 · N9949N · Substantial damage > Pilot was approximately 11 miles from the runway at 2300FT, 85KTS, when the engine started to sputter and lose power. Pilot switched the fuel valve from both to left tank and pulled the throttle back to the starting position, with no response. Pilot stated he… - [Accident 20260816011949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260816011949A.md): Cessna 180 · Mccall, ID · Aug 16, 2026 · N2984C · Substantial damage > On 8/16/2026 around 11:00 local, [privacy data omitted] was on approach for runway 16 at kmyl airport in Mccall Idaho. Airport employees reported to whitness the aircraft porpus upon initial touchdown and progress into a nose over attitude and slide to a stop… - [Accident 20260810011059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260810011059A.md): Cessna 180 · La Center, WA · Aug 10, 2026 · N180DT · Substantial damage > On 8/10/26 around 1307(l), C-180, [privacy data omitted], while conducting flight training/evaluation, crashed approximately 200FT sw of the grass-strip runway of Daybreak Airport (WA46) in La Center, clark county, WA. The aircraft came to rest on a sand bar… - [Accident 20260806011689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260806011689A.md): Beech H35 · Bogalusa, LA · Aug 6, 2026 · N5409D · Destroyed · 2 fatal > On August 6, 2026 at approximately 10:39:25 CDT, a 1957 Beech model H35 had departed runway 36 at george r carr memorial airfield (kbxa) in Bogalusa, Louisiana after completing an interim fuel/rest stop. The pilot in command (private pilot certificate) is the… - [Accident 20260730008679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260730008679A.md): Cessna 180 · Nenana, AK · Jul 30, 2026 · N2332C · Substantial damage > On landing rollout pilot attempted to expedite exiting the runway. The pilots taxi speed was too fast to make the turn, and subsequently groundlooped, impacting the wing tip on the ground. - [Incident 20260720007889I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260720007889I.md): Cessna 182B · Elkins, WV · Jul 20, 2026 · N2714G · Minor damage > At approximately 15:19 on July 20/2026, the incident aircraft experienced a loss of power due to fuel exhaustion approximately 5 NM east of Elkins - Randolph county regional airport (kekn). The pilot elected to land on U.S. Highway 33. Upon landing, the… - [Accident 20260712008099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260712008099A.md): Cessna 182J · Piseco, NY · Jul 12, 2026 · N43TB · Destroyed · 1 fatal > Footage obtained from the airport shows the aircraft approaching runway 22, bounce, and porpoise making contact with the ground three times. Then it is heard in the footage the engine is throttled up and the aircraft started to climb and bank to the left,… - [Accident 20260709008509A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260709008509A.md): Cessna 180 · Big Piney, WY · Jul 9, 2026 · N3339D · Substantial damage > Pilot lost control of aircraft upon landing and ground looped the aircraft causing substantial damage. - [Incident 20260705010599I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260705010599I.md): Cessna 182H · Verdon, NE · Jul 5, 2026 · N2362X · No damage > PIC reported normal flight until loss of engine power and subsequent landing on county road. Maintenance personnel responding to the scene reported l/h fuel tank cap improperly installed, fuel guages indicating on the lowest end of their scales, and very… - [Incident 20260703007159I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260703007159I.md): Cessna 180K · Everett, WA · Jul 3, 2026 · N2821K · Minor damage > Federal aviation administration Flight standards district office (FSDO) aviation accident/incident report summary General event information Date / time: July 3, 2026 / 1340 pacific standard time (PST) Location: paine field airport (kpae), Everett, WA Aircraft… - [Accident 20260629007269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260629007269A.md): Bellanca 14-19-2 · Washington, OK · Jun 29, 2026 · N9846B · Destroyed · 2 fatal > On 29 June 2026, at approximately 1200 local time, a 1958 Bellanca 14-19-2 crashed shortly after takeoff from paradise air haven airport. Both occupants sustained fatal injuries, and the aircraft was destroyed by a post-crash fire. - [Accident 20260621011479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260621011479A.md): Cessna 180H · Port Angles, WA · Jun 21, 2026 · N3404Y · Substantial damage > On June 21, 2026, the pilot flew [privacy data omitted] VFR from kttd to kclm, landing at about 11.35AM. The pilot stated that kclm, ASOS was reporting winds variable at 5 knots. Rwy 27 was in use. After completing a good 3-point landing centered on rwy 27,… - [Incident 20260621008629I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260621008629I.md): Cessna 182P · Stehekin, WA · Jun 21, 2026 · N1394S · No damage > On departure from domke lake at approximately 300 AGL pilot reported vibration in the control column followed by elevator flutter. Pilot reduced pitch and power, resulting in significant reduction of flutter. Pilot continued to fly to the boat marina at the… - [Accident 20260621007069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260621007069A.md): Cessna 180 · Skwentna, AK · Jun 21, 2026 · N7741A · Substantial damage > While conducting a part 91 flight on 06/20/2026 the PIC attempted to land heading 36 at their private airstrip around 1500 hours. The PIC stated they encountered gusty tailwinds during the landing phase of flight. They also stated the aircraft was near gross… - [Accident 20260619006679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260619006679A.md): Cessna 182Q · Beaver, AK · Jun 19, 2026 · N828PB · Destroyed > On final approach the aircraft landed short of the grass airstrip striking the riverbank between the nose landing gear and the rear main gear, collapsing the nose gear and shearing off the rear main gear. The aircraft skidded to a stop on the grass airstrip. - [Accident 20260611007929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260611007929A.md): Cessna 182M · Charlotte, VT · Jun 11, 2026 · N70933 · Substantial damage > Eon-dra event id: 1038246 Charlotte, VT (VT12): [privacy data omitted], C182, reported the Front landing gear sank into the dirt while Landing on a dirt landing strip causing damage to The nose gear and the propeller to strike the dirt. POB: 3, injuries:… - [Accident 20260528005849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260528005849A.md): Cessna 182H · Dickinson, ND · May 28, 2026 · N2056X · Substantial damage > The pilot in command (PIC) initiated a go-around after an unsuccessful first landing in gusty winds. During the second attempt, a sudden gust caused the aircraft to porpoise. The PIC could not arrest the descent, resulting in a nose-wheel and propeller strike… - [Accident 20260520007589A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260520007589A.md): Cessna 182P · North Fox Islan, MI · May 20, 2026 · N86289 · Substantial damage > On may 20, 2026, at approximately 1800 EDT, a Cessna 182P aircraft, registered as [privacy data omitted], sustained damage during a landing rollout on a grass runway at North Fox Island Airport (6Y3) in Michigan. The flight, with one passenger aboard, adhered… - [Accident 20260511004919A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260511004919A.md): Cessna 182P · Bennett, CO · May 11, 2026 · N1355S · Substantial damage > On may 11, 2026, the incident aircraft departed campbell airport (CO41) on a local flight with 1 crewmember and 1 passenger. Local weather reported VFR conditions. Included in the written statement from the PIC and during the interview, the PIC stated the… - [Accident 20260505004929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260505004929A.md): Kucera Thomas Tundrair King · Palmer, AK · May 5, 2026 · N62TK · Substantial damage > The aircraft departed Picnic Strip, heading east (heading 110) and reached approximately 50 feet AGL before initiating a 30-degree left bank to heading 060. A 20 to 30 mph crosswind coming from the west (heading 315). Struck the aircraft increasing the bank… - [Accident 20260503010499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260503010499A.md): Cessna 182D · Lancaster, OH · May 3, 2026 · N9069X · Substantial damage > Aircraft crashed under unknown circumstances into two trees in the backyard of a residence just northwest of the intersection of Lancaster-thornville rd NE & rainbow dr NE. No post-crash fire. No structural damage on the ground. Both pobs were transported to… - [Accident 20260503007869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260503007869A.md): Cessna 180A · Russellville, AR · May 3, 2026 · N5235D · Substantial damage > PIC reported a normal wheel landing on runway 07 at Russellville Regional Airport (krue). As the aircraft slowed to approximately 35 -40 mph, the tail wheel touched down with a slight vibration. At approximately 30 mph, the tail wheel began to vibrate more… - [Accident 20260401002909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260401002909A.md): Cessna 182P · Houston, TX · Apr 1, 2026 · N6569M · Substantial damage > While in the "flair" for landing aircraft was reportedly hit by a gust of wind that caused the right-wing tip to strike the ground. The aircraft then departed the runway and came to rest in a ditch that runs parallel to runway 15 causing substantial damage. - [Accident 20260327004689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260327004689A.md): Cessna 180K · Beloit, KS · Mar 27, 2026 · N2785K · Substantial damage > The pilot in command (PIC) reported conducting a final approach to runway 35 with variable winds from 030–040 degrees at 18 knots, gusting to 23 knots. The PIC stated the aircraft touched down on the centerline. The PIC reported that during the rollout, when… - [Incident 20260326007039I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260326007039I.md): Cessna 182P · York, PA · Mar 26, 2026 · N58554 · Minor damage > On March 26, 2026, at 2050 eastern daylight time (EDT), a Cessna 182 airplane received minor damage when it was involved in a propeller strike with an unremoved tow bar during attempted takeoff at York Airport (thv), York, PA. The airplane was operated in… - [Accident 20260306005179A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260306005179A.md): Cessna 182M · Flagstaff, AZ · Mar 6, 2026 · N71518 · Substantial damage > On March 6, 2026 at 0835 MST, a Cessna model 182, single engine airplane, was taxiing from the hangers at kflg to the runway for departure. The PIC was cleared to taxi to runway 21 via taxiway alpha. No other instructions or warnings were given. The PIC… - [Accident 20260305001049A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260305001049A.md): Cessna 180 · Charleston, WV · Mar 5, 2026 · N2648Y · Substantial damage > A Cessna sky wagon (C180) single pilot / no passengers @ 10:51 EST; taxied aircraft (north) from maintenance hangar in the direction towards FBO following airport non-movement center taxi line when suddenly the aircraft made an instantaneous "right turn" to… - [Incident 20260301001389I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260301001389I.md): Cessna 182P · Texarkana, AR · Mar 1, 2026 · N69CH · Minor damage > The incident aircraft departed olive branch airport, ms (kolv), with a destination of Texarkana, AR (ktxk). While crossing pine bluff, AR airport (kpbf) at 7000FT, the pilot noticed the oil pressure was dropping. The pilot continued to fly, monitoring oil… - [Incident 20260120001669I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260120001669I.md): Cessna 180K · Martinsburg, PA · Jan 20, 2026 · N63368 · Minor damage > After initial greetings, I asked the pilotif he was ok and was uninjured. He stated that he was fine and was not injured in any way. He stated that he was a medical professional. I asked him about his flying history. He stated that he got his private pilot’s… - [Accident 20251108016729A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251108016729A.md): Cessna 180K · Lakeview, AR · Nov 8, 2025 · N2697K · Substantial damage > On 11/09/2025 at approximately 1630 CST, the pilot landed long due to the evening sun obscuring his vision. After touchdown, he noticed he was farther down the runway than expected. He noticed people in automobiles filming his landing and obstructing his… - [Incident 20251105015909I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251105015909I.md): Cessna 182P · Middle River, MD · Nov 5, 2025 · N9997E · Minor damage > After landing and while still rolling down the runway the aircraft was given taxi instructions. When brakes where applied the aircraft experienced a loud, heavy vibration. The left main wheel fairing detached and broke apart. At that point, directional… - [Accident 20251103017229A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251103017229A.md): Cessna 182P · San Andreas, CA · Nov 3, 2025 · N1303S · Destroyed > During the take-off roll the pilot attempted to adjusted his seat forward one engagement hole and when he pulled the adjustment handle the seat move to the aft most position coming to rest against the seat stop. The placement of the seat caused loss of… - [Accident 20251030020329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251030020329A.md): Cessna 182H · Lakeview, AR · Oct 30, 2025 · N2040X · Substantial damage > On approach for landing on runway 24 at 3M0 the Pilot realized that the aircraft was too low. He added power, but the aircraft did not gain altitude. It struck the slope below the runway. The aircraft sustained significant damage. The force of the impact… - [Accident 20251026020549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251026020549A.md): Cessna 182Q · Mapleton, IA · Oct 26, 2025 · N735ZD · Substantial damage > Aircraft failed to maintain a positive rate-of-climb after takeoff resulting in impact with rising terrain in a nearby field. - [Accident 20251009015589A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251009015589A.md): Cessna 180H · Imnaha, OR · Oct 9, 2025 · N249MD · Substantial damage > The pilot elected to takeoff with a tailwind, on a rough one-way-out downsloping runway, and when it became apparent, he needed to abort, he applied brakes, but at the same time the airplane became airborne and quickly touched back down with brakes still… - [Accident 20251004018299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251004018299A.md): Cessna 182H · Smithfield, RI · Oct 4, 2025 · N1998X · Substantial damage > On October 4, 2025, [privacy data omitted], a Cessna 182, departed from North Central State Airport (ksfz) to conduct parachute jump operations. According to the [privacy data omitted] of the aircraft, the pilot was unable to latch the jump door after jumpers… - [Accident 20250929016489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250929016489A.md): Cessna 182A · Avalon, CA · Sep 29, 2025 · N2079G · Substantial damage > On September 29, 2025, at approximately 1345 local time, a Cessna 182, [privacy data omitted], operated under 14 CFR part 91 by a commercial pilot with an instrument rating, experienced a runway excursion following a long landing on runway 4 at Catalina… - [Accident 20250927014899A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250927014899A.md): Cessna 180 · Morgan, UT · Sep 27, 2025 · N9197C · Substantial damage > After landing and during rollout on the runway, the aircraft was blown off the centerline by crosswind. Pilot attempted to correct with rudder and braking inputs however, at the reduced rollout speed the controls lost sufficient authority to counter the… - [Accident 20250923015269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250923015269A.md): Cessna 182N · Fallbrook, CA · Sep 23, 2025 · N766EE · Substantial damage > On September 23, 2025, aircraft lost engine power while landing rwy 18 at L18 in Fallbrook, CA. Aircraft landed on south mission rd. and ended up in los jilgueros preserve in an enbankment. Aircraft was substantially damaged; 1 POB, minor injuries. - [Accident 20250919018362A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250919018362A.md): Cessna 182H · Plymouth, MA · Sep 19, 2025 · N2383X · Substantial damage > Pilot started aircraft at approximately 6:50AM. The aircraft then proceeded east out of hangar on unnamed taxiway just south of Plymouth county mosquito control that runs east west just north of row of hangars 356, 348, 340, and 332. Approximately 2 minutes… - [Accident 20250913016609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250913016609A.md): Cessna 180H · Millard, NE · Sep 13, 2025 · N180BT · Substantial damage > During a training session for a student seeking a tailwheel endorsement, the aircraft experienced a ground loop upon landing while under the control of the instructor, resulting in damage to the aircraft - [Incident 20250910019479I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250910019479I.md): Beech D-45 · Hastings, MI · Sep 10, 2025 · N234MC · Minor damage > On September 10, 2025, at 1830 local time, a Beech D-45 aircraft, registered to a private individual and operated by an commercial pilot received minor damage after a gear-up landing on runway 30 at the Hastings Airport (9D9) Hastings, Michigan. An instrument… - [Accident 20250903013539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250903013539A.md): Cessna 180 · Reno, NV · Sep 3, 2025 · N4603B · Minor damage > A tailwheel aircraft was practicing touch-and-goes at the Reno-Stead airport when the aircraft he was operating suffered a ground loop. After inspection of the aircraft, it was found that the left wing, left horizontal stabalizer, and left aileron were… - [Accident 20250901015139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250901015139A.md): Cessna 180 · Willow, AK · Sep 1, 2025 · N2996C · Substantial damage > The airman stated that on sept 1,2025 he reinstalled the battery and ELT back into the Cessna 180 after being partially submerged by water at a cabin on the deshka river in Alaska. It had been a few days since he had been able to fly due to the rainy weather.… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-o-470-series/incidents.md?page=2 ## The whole list in SQL Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS: ```sql SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet' WHERE engine_model_code IN ('17026') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-o-470-series/incidents --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.