# NTSB investigations: Continental O-470 series: In flight collision with object

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 NYC08FA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA056.md): Beech H35 · Warrenton, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 2007 · N5481D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the published instrument approach procedure and his failure to maintain the minimum descent altitude which resulted in collision with trees and terrain. Contributing to the accident were the night, instrument meteorological…
- [NTSB DEN08FA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08FA036.md): Cessna 182Q · Farmerville, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 2007 · N5134N · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control due to the effects of impairment from alcohol consumption resulting in the collision with the trees.. A contributing factor was the Federal Aviation Administration's failure to identify existing evidence of…
- [NTSB NYC08CA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA016.md): Cessna 182 · Hendersonville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 19, 2007 · N1437S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to calculate weight and balance prior to departure, which resulted in departure above the maximum allowable gross weight, and the airplane's inability to climb. Contributing to the accident was the high density altitude.
- [NTSB SEA07FA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07FA189.md): Cessna 182Q · Cashmere, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2007 · N735KP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from trees while on final approach. A contributing factor was the sun glare.
- [NTSB MIA07FA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07FA083.md): Cessna 182Q · Cudjoe Key, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2007 · N422G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an active restricted area, which resulted in the airplane colliding with the tether of an aerostat.
- [NTSB ATL07FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07FA031.md): Cessna 182P · Columbia, SC · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 2007 · N55YS · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to follow approach procedures by descending below the prescribed descision height altitude resulting in an in-flight collision with trees and the ground. This report was modified on January 25, 2008.
- [NTSB DFW07FA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07FA051.md): Cessna 182R · Batesville, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 4, 2007 · N2658 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees. A contributing factor to the accident was the prevailing low ceilings.
- [NTSB CHI06CA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA203.md): Cessna 182 · Napoleon, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 18, 2006 · N6155B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to perform a go-around which resulted in landing long on the airstrip. Factors associated with the accident were the tailwind, the pilot's selection of runway direction, the fence posts, the fence, and the trees which were contacted.
- [NTSB DFW06FA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06FA173.md): Cessna 180K · Owasso, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2006 · N1SE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain, a residential street, for both takeoff and landing, which resulted in a collision with a static wire and terrain during takeoff-initial climb.
- [NTSB SEA06FA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06FA119.md): Cessna 180 · Agness, OR · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2006 · N38SP · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a tree and subsequent collision with rocky terrain. A contributing factor was the sun glare.
- [NTSB NYC06LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA073.md): Cessna 182D · Weyers Cave, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 2006 · N9178X · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper decision to maneuver at a low altitude at night, and his failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance, which resulted in a collision with power lines. A factor in this accident was the night light conditions.
- [NTSB DEN06FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06FA043.md): Cessna 182E · Austin, CO · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 2006 · N9298X · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the transmission wire resulting in the airplane's outboard wing portion to be severed, and the subsequent loss of control and ground impact. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's impairment from…
- [NTSB NYC06CA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA060.md): Cessna 305A · Seboeis, ME · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 20, 2006 · N5300G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines, while attempting to land on a frozen lake.
- [NTSB ANC05FA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05FA116.md): Cessna 180 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 2005 · N3188C · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance from objects and terrain during cruise flight, which resulted in an in-flight collision with tree-covered terrain.
- [NTSB LAX05FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05FA054.md): Cessna 182P · La Mirada, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 2004 · N9187G · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain altitude/clearance from a transmission tower while on an extended base leg of the traffic pattern. A factor in the accident was the sun glare condition.
- [NTSB IAD05LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA008.md): Cessna 180 · Freedom, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 2004 · N2922C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance during the takeoff resulting in an in-flight collision with trees.
- [NTSB CHI05FA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05FA017.md): Cessna 182J · Springfield, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 2004 · N2703F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper altitude and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance while turning to reverse direction on final approach. A factor associated with the accident was the night lighting conditions which existed at the time of the…
- [NTSB NYC04LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA212.md): Cessna 182H · Nashua, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2004 · N8463S · Substantial damage
  > An in flight collision with birds while landing. A factor was the night conditions.
- [NTSB MIA04CA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04CA095.md): Cessna 182H · La Belle, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 8, 2004 · N8304S · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent deployment of the main parachute resulting in damage to the right horizontal stabilizer and elevator.
- [NTSB DEN04LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA052.md): Cessna 182P · Monticello, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 2004 · N400DH · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff. Contributing factors include the sudden windshift and the bushes.
- [NTSB FTW04LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA064.md): Cessna 182R · Ringgold, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 2004 · N9374H · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to maintain clearance from the support wire while on a pipeline patrol flight. A contributing factor was the haze restricting the pilots forward visibility, and low altitude flight.
- [NTSB LAX03CA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03CA296.md): Cessna 182K · Young, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 17, 2003 · N2646R · Substantial damage
  > the collision with a bull during takeoff.
- [NTSB SEA03LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA190.md): Cessna 182 · Challis, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 2003 · N5547B · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while maneuvering. Factors include mountainous terrain and trees.
- [NTSB DEN03FA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03FA137.md): Cessna 182P · Antonito, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2003 · N1344S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision and his failure to maintain clearance from the trees. Factors contributing to the accident were the low altitude, the trees, and the mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB LAX03LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA240.md): Cessna 180C · Punkin Center, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2003 · N767RK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and failure to attain adequate climb rate to ensure clearance from obstacles. The tailwind and high density altitude were factors.
- [NTSB CHI03LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA205.md): Cessna 182Q · Empire, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2003 · N95890 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff. A contributing factor to the accident included the pilot not utilizing all available engine power during the entire takeoff. Additional factors were the improper wing flap setting and the cherry-tree orchard.
- [NTSB SEA03FA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03FA092.md): Cessna 180H · Yellow Pine, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 25, 2003 · N767 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance while maneuvering. Trees, a box canyon and rising terrain were factors.
- [NTSB LAX03LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA096.md): Cessna 310 · Palmdale, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 2003 · N5202A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate terrain/obstacle clearance altitude. Factors in the accident were the low ceilings and the dusk light illumination.
- [NTSB NYC03LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA054.md): Cessna 182P · So. Charleston, WV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 2003 · N21408 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to perform a go-around prior to touchdown. Factors in the accident were the rising terrain and tail wind.
- [NTSB FTW03LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA096.md): Cessna 182F · Wildorado, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 2003 · N3535Y · Substantial damage
  > The airplane collided with an animal that wandered onto the runway. A contributing factor was sun glare impairing the pilot's view on final approach.
- [NTSB ATL03FA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03FA017.md): Cessna 182Q · Cornelia, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 2002 · N58GH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow IFR approach procedures and continue below the minimum descent altitude, which resulted in an inflight collision with trees, and the ground. A factor was the pilot's impairment from a prescription drug.
- [NTSB ANC03LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA013.md): Cessna 180 · Larson Bay, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 2002 · N5355D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance while landing, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a tree.
- [NTSB MIA02CA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02CA174.md): Cessna 188B · Pikesville, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 25, 2002 · N21689 · Substantial damage
  > The inability of the pilot to see the.250 inch diameter unmarked cable resulting in the in-flight collision with the cable and substantial damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB ANC02LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA118.md): Cessna 180 · Port Heiden, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2002 · N4563B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during initial climb, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees. A factor associated with the accident was a variable wind.
- [NTSB SEA02FA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02FA145.md): Cessna 182A · Emmett, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2002 · N4085D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power transmission lines while maneuvering.
- [NTSB CHI02LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA146.md): Cessna 182J · Galesville, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 2002 · N3027F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain clearance with the wires while on final approach. Factors associated with the accident were the low altitude, the downdraft, and the wires which the airplane contacted.
- [NTSB CHI02LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA055.md): Cessna 182P · Elkhart, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 2001 · N58797 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot allowed the airplane's altitude to get too low while on final approach. A factor associated with the accident was the pickup truck which the airplane struck.
- [NTSB MIA02FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02FA039.md): Beech BE-55-T42A · Johnson City, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 2001 · N50KF · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude clearance above the tree resulting in a collision with the tree, subsequent collision with a building, and the ground.
- [NTSB SEA01LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA170.md): Cessna 182J · Gold Beach, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2001 · N3056F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain proper alignment while on final approach and clearance from trees. The pilot's lack of total experience in this type of mountain flying operation was a factor.
- [NTSB LAX01LA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA300.md): Cessna 182G · Cottonwood, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2001 · N3250S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain/maintain a proper descent rate, as well as prematurely starting his decent during nighttime operations, subsequently colliding with 60-foot power lines 4 miles from the airport.
- [NTSB FTW01LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA144.md): Cessna 182A · Baytown, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2001 · N6353B · Substantial damage
  > The unqualified person's failure to maintain clearance with the power lines while maneuvering. A factor was the dark night light conditions.
- [NTSB ANC01LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA041.md): Cessna 180 · Ophir, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 2001 · N9383C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, and his inadequate preflight planning/preparation resulting in a collision with trees during the initial climb. Factors in the accident were soft, snow-covered terrain, and trees in the area of…
- [NTSB NYC99LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA194.md): Cessna 182P · Dorrance, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1999 · N4352P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of distance and altitude, and his failure to do a go-around.
- [NTSB CHI99FA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA222.md): Cessna 182E · Menominee Falls, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1999 · N2899Y · Destroyed
  > the pilots failure to maintain adequate clearance. A factor was the static wire.
- [NTSB ANC99LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA077.md): Cessna 180A · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1999 · N5218D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision during a go-around. A factor was the pilot's failure to maintain the proper glide path to the runway.
- [NTSB MIA99LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA094.md): Cessna 182J · Franklin, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 1999 · N460JM · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane on final approach resulting in the in-flight collision with trees and the ground.
- [NTSB SEA99GA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99GA007.md): Cessna 182P · Deming, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Oct 23, 1998 · N1324M · Destroyed
  > Terrain clearance was not maintained for undetermined reasons. Mountainous terrain was a factor.
- [NTSB LAX99LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA009.md): Cessna 182P · Payson, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1998 · N1938M · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain runway alignment during a go-around.
- [NTSB FTW98LA391](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA391.md): Cessna 180F · Douglas, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1998 · N4612U · Substantial damage
  > A collision with a deer during take-off.
- [NTSB ATL98LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA092.md): Cessna 182 · Green Sea, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1998 · N7247E · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent activation of the skydivers pilot chute, pulling him into the horizontal stabilizer/elevator, resulting in substantial damage to the 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')
    AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 220))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=17026&occurrence=220

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