# NTSB investigations: Continental O-470 series

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.

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## Latest cases

- [NTSB WPR27LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR27LA021.md): Cessna 182A · Galveston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Oct 19, 2026 · N5153D · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN27LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN27LA020.md): Cessna 182Q · Gun Barrel City, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Oct 18, 2026 · N68EP · Substantial damage
- [NTSB WPR27LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR27LA017.md): Cessna 180H · Lewistown, MT · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Oct 9, 2026 · N1037V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA27LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA27LA005.md): Cessna 182A · Lexington, OH · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Oct 3, 2026 · N6079B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA26LA359](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA359.md): Cessna 182P · Mount Pleasant, SC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 30, 2026 · N1QP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB WPR26LA353](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA353.md): Cessna 182P · Warren, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Sep 20, 2026 · N7337N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB WPR26LA357](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA357.md): Cessna 182Q · Water Valley, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Sep 19, 2026 · N88JD · Substantial damage
- [NTSB WPR26LA351](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA351.md): Cessna 180 · Medford, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Sep 19, 2026 · N4722B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN26LA321](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA321.md): Cessna 180 · Pagosa Springs, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Sep 13, 2026 · N9265C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC26LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA094.md): Cessna 180A · Cordova, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Aug 30, 2026 · N5399D · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN26LA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA307.md): Cessna Claassen 305A(0-1A) · Midland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 29, 2026 · N41362 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR26LA342](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA342.md): Cessna 180E · Salem, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Aug 27, 2026 · N2672Y · Minor damage
- [NTSB ANC26LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA089.md): Cessna 180J · Bettles, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Aug 19, 2026 · N9949N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB WPR26LA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA304.md): Cessna 180 · McCall, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Aug 16, 2026 · N2984C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB WPR26LA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA296.md): Cessna 180 · La Center, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Aug 10, 2026 · N180DT · Substantial damage
  > On August 10, 2026, about 12:55 Pacific daylight time, a Cessna 180, N180DT, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near La Center, Washington. The flight instructor and pilot receiving instruction were seriously injured. The flight was…
- [NTSB ERA26FA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26FA291.md): Beech H35 · Bogalusa, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Aug 6, 2026 · N5409D · Substantial damage
  > On August 6, 2026, about 1030 central daylight time, a Beech H35, N5409D, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Bogalusa, Louisiana. The private pilot and passenger were fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…
- [NTSB CEN26LA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA278.md): Cessna 310 · North Little Rock, AR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 1, 2026 · N3618G · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor and pilot receiving instruction’s failure to verify that the landing gear was extended before landing, which resulted in a gear-up landing.
- [NTSB ANC26LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA078.md): Cessna 180 · Nenana, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Jul 31, 2026 · N2332C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA26FA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26FA269.md): Cessna 182 · Piseco, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Jul 12, 2026 · N43TB · Destroyed
  > On July 12, 2026, about 1909 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 182J, N43TB, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Piseco, New York. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91…
- [NTSB WPR26LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA253.md): Cessna 180 · Marbleton, WY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 9, 2026 · N3339D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA26FA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26FA253.md): Bellanca 14-19-2 · Goldsby, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Jun 29, 2026 · N9846B · Destroyed
  > On June 29, 2026, at about 1055 central daylight time, a Bellanca 14-19-2, N9846B, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident in Goldsby, Oklahoma. The two pilots were fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations…
- [NTSB WPR26LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA241.md): Cessna 180H · Port Angeles, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 21, 2026 · N3404Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ANC26LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA061.md): Cessna 180 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Jun 20, 2026 · N7741A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC26LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA058.md): Cessna 182Q · Beaver, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Jun 19, 2026 · N828PB · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA26LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA250.md): Cessna 182 · Charlotte, VT · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Jun 11, 2026 · N70933 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN26LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA214.md): Cessna 182 · Dickinson, ND · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 28, 2026 · N2056X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during landing in gusting wind conditions which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN26LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA216.md): Cessna 182P · Northport, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 20, 2026 · N86289 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to resume taxiing on a turf runway that was unable to adequately support the airplane's weight, which resulted in the nose landing gear sinking into the soft ground and the propeller striking the terrain.
- [NTSB WPR26LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA195.md): Cessna 180 · Arco, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 18, 2026 · N2479C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a right crosswind.
- [NTSB CEN26LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA183.md): Cessna 182P · Bennett, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 11, 2026 · N1355S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper flare during landing that resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ANC26LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA037.md): Tundrair King · Palmer, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · May 6, 2026 · N62TK · Destroyed
  > On May 5, 2026, about 1950 Alaska daylight time (AKDT), an experimental Tundrair King airplane, N62TK, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Palmer, Alaska. The pilot was seriously injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…
- [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 ANC26LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA036.md): Cessna 180A · Russellville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · May 3, 2026 · N5235D · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN26LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA157.md): Cessna 182 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 1, 2026 · N6569M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing in gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB GAA26WA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA26WA144.md): Cessna 182 · Pucallpa, Peru · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Mar 31, 2026 · N2406R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN26LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA150.md): Cessna 180K · Beloit, KS · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 27, 2026 · N2785K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing with a quartering headwind. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s runway selection based on the variable and gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR26LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA122.md): Cessna 182M · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 6, 2026 · N71518 · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel’s decision to conduct an engine run at takeoff power in front of an active taxiway, and their failure to notify ATC, which resulted in the accident pilot’s loss of control during taxi due to an encounter with a jet blast.
- [NTSB ERA26LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA141.md): Cessna 180 · Charleston, WV · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 5, 2026 · N2648Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in a collision with a helicopter dolly during taxi.
- [NTSB CEN26LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA040.md): Cessna 180K · Lakeview, AR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 8, 2025 · N2697K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to continue an approach that resulted in a long landing and inability to stop prior to the end of the runway. Contributing to the accident were the light conditions and a road with vehicles on it immediately adjacent to the end of the…
- [NTSB WPR26LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA038.md): Cessna 182P · San Andreas, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 3, 2025 · N1303S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to adjust his seat during the takeoff roll, which resulted in the seat sliding aft and a subsequent loss of directional control.
- [NTSB CEN26LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA033.md): Cessna 182H · Lakeview, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 30, 2025 · N2040X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain a proper approach path during landing which resulted in a collision with terrain short of the runway. Contributing to the accident was the improper flap position during landing, and the pilot being fatigued.
- [NTSB ANC26LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA020.md): Cessna 182Q · Mapleton, IA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Oct 29, 2025 · N735ZD · Substantial damage
  > On October 29, 2025, at about 1200 Central daylight time, a Cessna 182Q, N735ZD, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Mapleton, Iowa. The pilot and three passengers were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code…
- [NTSB WPR26LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA018.md): Cessna 180 · Imnaha, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 9, 2025 · N249MD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s continued application of brakes during an aborted takeoff in a tailwind on down-sloping terrain, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB ERA26LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA009.md): Cessna 182H · Smithfield, RI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 4, 2025 · N1998X · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel’s improper rigging of the elevator trim system, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing was the maintenance personnel and pilot’s failure to perform adequate post maintenance/preflight inspections.
- [NTSB WPR25LA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA304.md): Cessna 182A · Avalon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 29, 2025 · N2079G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to land with a tailwind and a downslope to the runway.
- [NTSB ANC25LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA114.md): Cessna 180 · Morgan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 27, 2025 · N9197C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR25LA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA292.md): Cessna 182N · Fallbrook, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Sep 23, 2025 · N766EE · Substantial damage
  > On September 23, 2025, about 1400 Pacific daylight time, N766EE, a Cessna 182N, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Fallbrook, California. The pilot received minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…
- [NTSB ERA25LA362](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA362.md): Cessna 182F · Williamsburg, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Sep 22, 2025 · N3192U · Substantial damage
  > On September 22, 2025, about 1730 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 182F, N3192U, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Williamsburg, Virginia. The airline transport pilot sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a…
- [NTSB ERA25LA356](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA356.md): Cessna 182 · Plymouth, MA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 19, 2025 · N2383X · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The low wing airplane pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout and his decision to activate the portable ADS-B receiver while taxiing, which resulted in a ground collision.
- [NTSB GAA25WA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA25WA273.md): Beech A45 · Guatemala City, Guatemala · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Sep 17, 2025 · N334LS · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN25LA376](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA376.md): Cessna 180H · Omaha, NE · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 13, 2025 · N180BT · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in the tailwheel equipped airplane.

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## 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'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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

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