# NTSB investigations: Continental O-470 series: Loss of engine power (partial)

NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB ERA26LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA197.md): Cessna 182 · Lancaster, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · May 4, 2026 · N9069X · Substantial damage
  > On May 3, 2026, about 2241 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 182D, N9069X, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Lancaster, Ohio. The pilot and one passenger sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…
- [NTSB ANC25LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA063.md): Cessna 182G · Kona, HI · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Jul 3, 2025 · N3261S · Substantial damage
  > On July 3, 2025, about 0657 Hawaii-Aleutian standard time, a Cessna 182G airplane, N3261S, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Kona, Hawaii. The pilot sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…
- [NTSB WPR25LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA167.md): Cessna 182J · Kooskia, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · May 31, 2025 · N3463F · Substantial damage
  > On May 31, 2025, about 0930 Pacific daylight time, a Cessna 182J, N3463F, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Kooskia, Idaho. The private pilot sustained serious injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…
- [NTSB WPR25LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA133.md): Cessna 182L · Erie, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Apr 13, 2025 · N182VE · No damage
  > On April 13, 2025, about 0850 Pacific daylight time, a Cessna 182L, N182VE, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Erie, Nevada. The pilot and two passengers were uninjured, and one passenger sustained minor injuries. The airplane…
- [NTSB ERA23LA372](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA372.md): Cessna 182P · Prospect, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 14, 2023 · N8443M · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the No. 6 cylinder exhaust valve rocker boss.
- [NTSB ANC23LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC23LA062.md): Cessna 180J · Chaka Creek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 10, 2023 · N42610 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power as a result of carburetor ice. Contributing to the outcome was the pilot’s failure to effectively use carburetor heat in conditions conducive to the formation of carburetor ice.
- [NTSB CEN21LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA002.md): Cessna 182 · Byers, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 3, 2020 · N9901E · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR21LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA008.md): Cessna 180 · Princeton, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 2, 2020 · N8678X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to enrichen the mixture, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN20LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA123.md): Cessna 182 · Baxterville, MS · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 14, 2020 · N20847 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the No. 1 cylinder intake valve due to inadequate valve seating.
- [NTSB ANC19LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC19LA040.md): Cessna 182 · Farewell, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 24, 2019 · N3934D · Substantial damage
  > A reported partial loss of engine power during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB CEN19LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA130.md): Cessna L19 · Milton, LA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 21, 2019 · N13FM · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB CEN19LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA061.md): Cessna 182 · Norwood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 23, 2018 · N3120S · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN19FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19FA008.md): Cessna 182 · Canoncito, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Oct 16, 2018 · N9326G · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to induction system icing. Contributing to the accident was the fractured carburetor heat control cable, which rendered the carburetor heat inoperative.
- [NTSB CEN18LA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA311.md): Cessna 188 · Watkins, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2018 · N5523S · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because a postaccident examination revealed no evidence of preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB WPR18LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA149.md): Cessna 182 · Aberdeen, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 27, 2018 · N5700B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat while operating in conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power and a subsequent forced landing and nose-over.
- [NTSB ANC17LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC17LA020.md): Cessna 182 · Willow, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 2017 · N9362X · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information, which resulted in the forced landing attempt and impact with power lines.
- [NTSB CEN16LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA229.md): Cessna 182P · Humansville, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 2016 · N9434M · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not determined, because an examination and test run of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have contributed to the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN16FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA037.md): Cessna 182Q · Richmond, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 2015 · N96381 · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's impact with trees and terrain during an off-airport forced landing in dark night conditions following a partial loss of engine power. The reason for the partial loss of engine power could not be determined because postaccident examination did…
- [NTSB WPR15LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA139.md): Beech H35 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 2015 · N112F · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during initial takeoff climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination revealed no evidence of a mechanical anomaly that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB ANC15LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC15LA011.md): Cessna 180 · Glennallen, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 2015 · N9280C · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight fire and a partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB ERA15LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA063.md): Cessna 182 · Hartford, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 2014 · N759VG · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power during climb after takeoff for a reasons that could not be determined because postaccident engine examination revealed no evidence of mechanical malfunctions or failures.
- [NTSB ANC14CA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC14CA025.md): Cessna 182J · Cooper Landing, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 30, 2014 · N3024F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to correctly use carburetor heat, resulting in a loss of engine power and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA13LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA257.md): Cessna 180J · Greenwood, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 2013 · N9996N · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB ERA13LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA241.md): Cessna 182E · Southwick, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 2013 · N817JT · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB ERA12LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA045.md): Graff Wilbur C Bearhawk · Woodrow, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2011 · N5456C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s delayed use of carburetor heat while operating in conditions conducive to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB WPR11LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA209.md): Cessna 182B · Colville, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2011 · N8435T · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination revealed no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB ERA11LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA167.md): Cessna 182F · Auburn, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 2011 · N3420U · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to an internal failure of the muffler that was not detected by maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB ERA11LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA093.md): Cessna 182 · West Milford, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 2010 · N1462M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed application of carburetor heat while taking off in weather conditions conducive to serious carburetor icing, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN10CA549](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA549.md): Cessna 182D · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 20, 2010 · N9071X · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during the initial climb due to decreased engine oil quantity and pressure as a result of the engine's oil cap not being adequately secured.
- [NTSB WPR10LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA209.md): Cessna 182 · El Cajon, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 2010 · N5318B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed use of carburetor heat while operating in conditions conducive to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB CEN09LA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA325.md): Cessna 182 · Skiatook, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 2009 · N4892D · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR09LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA179.md): Cessna 182 · Kalispell, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2009 · N6433A · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during a go-around for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was a fatigue failure of the right main landing gear spring.
- [NTSB CEN09LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA167.md): Beech H35 · Grain Valley, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 2009 · N7942D · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation (mechanical). Contributing to the accident was the forced landing on unsuitable terrain.

## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```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."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('17026')
    AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' e WHERE e.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND e.aircrafts_position = x.position AND e."isDefiningEvent" AND e."tier2Number" = '342'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/342/cases?engine=17026

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