# 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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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB WPR17FA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17FA117.md): Cessna 180 · Ventura, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2017 · N3683C · Destroyed
  > The pilot's abrupt and substantial pullup maneuver while flying the airplane above the maneuvering speed, which resulted in an in-flight breakup. The reason for the pilot's maneuver could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB GAA17CA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA325.md): Cessna 182 · Ellington, CT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 1, 2017 · N6193B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s unstabilized approach and failure to go around in rainy, gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway overrun. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s self-induced pressure to land due to the deteriorating weather conditions.
- [NTSB ERA17LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA166.md): Cessna 182A · Ovid, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2017 · N9907B · Substantial damage
  > The mechanic's failure to inspect and clean the carburetor fuel inlet screen during the airplane’s annual inspection, which allowed undetected debris and dirt to obstruct the fuel supply and resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent total loss of engine…
- [NTSB CEN17LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA178.md): Cessna 182G · Manistee, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2017 · N2056R · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the airplane owner and maintenance personnel to follow the propeller manufacturer's recommend overhaul schedule, which resulted in a fatigue fracture of the propeller blade actuating pin and a loss of thrust in flight.
- [NTSB GAA17CA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA243.md): Cessna 182 · Killeen, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 21, 2017 · N3308U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's incorrect landing flare in gusting wind conditions.
- [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 GAA17CA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA230.md): Cessna 180 · Manchester, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 12, 2017 · N7945V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper preflight fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB GAA17CA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA215.md): Cessna 182 · Blue Earth, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 3, 2017 · N8889X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to continue the night, visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain while on final approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper use of an electronic flight…
- [NTSB GAA17CA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA202.md): Cessna 182 · Mackay, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 25, 2017 · N52743 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to maneuver the airplane over mountainous terrain in high-density altitude conditions, which resulted in the airplane’s inability to maintain altitude or establish a climb.
- [NTSB CEN17LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA126.md): Cessna 182 · Skiatook, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 2017 · N6330B · Substantial damage
  > The loss of directional control while taxiing for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airplane revealed no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB GAA17CA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA154.md): Cessna 180 · Bally, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 19, 2017 · N123GT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB ERA17FA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA107.md): Beech A45 · Climax, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2017 · N3434G · Substantial damage
  > The failure of maintenance personnel to ensure that the throttle and fuel metering unit AN "B" nut was secured, which resulted in a total loss of engine power in flight and a subsequent collision with trees while attempting to land after sunset.
- [NTSB GAA17CA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA134.md): Cessna 180 · Tyonek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 30, 2017 · N5222E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper decision to land on a snow-covered airstrip with a tundra tire-equipped airplane, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB GAA17CA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA129.md): Cessna 182 · Midland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 26, 2017 · N38EE · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.
- [NTSB GAA17CA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA133.md): Cessna 182 · Sebring, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 22, 2017 · N3828D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain the proper glidepath during landing, which resulted in the airplane landing short of the runway, the nose landing gear separating, and the airplane nosing over during a second landing.
- [NTSB ERA17CA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17CA089.md): Cessna 182 · Mobile, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 14, 2017 · N707RB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during the initial climb.
- [NTSB WPR17FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17FA044.md): Cessna 182 · Dabob, WA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 2016 · N52388 · Substantial damage
  > The non-instrument-rated pilot's decision to continue a night visual flight rules into instrument flight rules conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to obtain…
- [NTSB ERA17FA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA073.md): Cessna 182 · Gatlinburg, TN · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 2016 · N1839X · Destroyed
  > The non-instrument-rated pilot's intentional visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's established anti-authority attitude.
- [NTSB GAA17CA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA098.md): Cessna 182 · Apple Valley, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 19, 2016 · N5954B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s mismanagement of the available fuel, which resulted in a loss of engine power and a subsequent hard, off-airport landing and nose-over.
- [NTSB WPR17LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA038.md): Cessna 182A · Safford, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 2016 · N6077B · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 5 piston, piston pin, or connecting rod assembly for reasons that could not be determined due to the severity of the post fracture damage.
- [NTSB CEN17LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA044.md): Cessna 182P · Bridgeport, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 2016 · N7392Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly position the fuel selector before takeoff, which resulted a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN17LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA025.md): Cessna 182Q · Buffalo, WY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2016 · N97878 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to set the proper flap position before the short field takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB GAA17CA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA050.md): Cessna 305 · Llano, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 21, 2016 · N5075S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in cross wind conditions.
- [NTSB GAA17CA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA024.md): Cessna 182 · Leesburg, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 16, 2016 · N5446N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent runway excursion.
- [NTSB WPR17FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17FA008.md): Cessna 182D · South Lake Tahoe, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2016 · N8718X · Destroyed
  > The noninstrument-rated pilot's decision to depart on and continue a flight over mountainous terrain into forecast instrument metrological conditions, icing, and hazardous wind conditions that exceeded the airplanes performance capabilities and resulted in an…
- [NTSB GAA17CA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA005.md): Cessna Ector 305 · Concord, NH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 3, 2016 · N305MR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB CEN16CA390](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16CA390.md): Cessna 182 · Rensselaer, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 30, 2016 · N2508Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper touchdown point during landing, which resulted in the left wing's subsequent impact with a cornfield.
- [NTSB GAA16CA520](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA520.md): Cessna 182 · Lakeport, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 29, 2016 · N2613G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed action to add power during the approach, which resulted in an impact with terrain prior to the approach end of the runway.
- [NTSB WPR16FA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA183.md): Cessna 182P · Gilbert, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2016 · N20844 · Destroyed
  > An inadvertent explosion of pyrotechnics, which were contained in a box that had been installed on the airplane's left main landing gear assembly spring leg which resulted in shrapnel striking the airplane's left wing and breaching the left wing fuel tank,…
- [NTSB GAA16CA470](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA470.md): Cessna 182 · Diller, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 7, 2016 · N1928X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to go around after overshooting his intended touchdown point, which resulted in impact with farm equipment and terrain during an aborted landing attempt.
- [NTSB GAA16CA478](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA478.md): Cessna 180 · Clemson, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 5, 2016 · N451SW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB GAA16CA474](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA474.md): Cessna 180 · Yakutat, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 3, 2016 · N54AF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate inspection of the off-airport landing area, which resulted in an encounter with standing water and a nose over.
- [NTSB GAA16CA463](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA463.md): Cessna 182 · Barrow, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 3, 2016 · N9928T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion, a nose over, and substantial damage to the right wing strut and fuselage. Contributing to the accident was the sun glare which inhibited the…
- [NTSB WPR16FA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA170.md): Cessna 182 · Clinton, MT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2016 · N9936T · Destroyed
  > The sudden right turn on approach to landing for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB GAA16CA449](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA449.md): Cessna 182 · Fallbrook, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 24, 2016 · N4810N · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to go-around and the subsequent long landing and his failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB GAA16CA434](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA434.md): Cessna 182 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 17, 2016 · N2704Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a controlled landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inattention and distraction.
- [NTSB WPR16FA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA152.md): Cessna 310B · Columbia, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 2016 · N6605B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control during takeoff initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because a postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB GAA16CA387](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA387.md): Cessna 182 · Hogansville, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 22, 2016 · N9072X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to replace the left fuel cap following the preflight inspection, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a loss of engine power, an emergency landing, and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB GAA16CA367](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA367.md): Cessna 182 · Searcy, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 7, 2016 · N9046T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot landed long and failed to stop before the end of the runway, which resulted in a runway overrun and impact with trees. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain a stabilized approach.
- [NTSB GAA16CA370](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA370.md): Cessna 180 · New Durham, NH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 6, 2016 · N767MH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing after encountering a boat wake, which resulted in the airplane veering left, impacting the water's surface, and subsequently becoming submerged.
- [NTSB ERA16LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA244.md): Cessna 305 · Narragansett, RI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2016 · N5291G · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during a postaccident examination of the airframe and engine.
- [NTSB GAA16CA356](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA356.md): Cessna 182 · Llano, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 3, 2016 · N1642T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to attain an adequate airspeed and his intentional aerodynamic stall, which resulted in an impact with terrain and a post-impact fire.
- [NTSB ERA16CA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16CA241.md): Cessna 305 · Shirley, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 3, 2016 · N12633 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to accept an advised runway rather than determine actual airport winds, which resulted in the airplane landing with a quartering tailwind.
- [NTSB GAA16CA353](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA353.md): Cessna 182 · Hungry Horse, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 2, 2016 · N42469 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to land on unsuitable wet terrain, and his failure to stop prior to the end of the runway, which resulted in a runway overrun and impact with tree(s).
- [NTSB CEN16LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA235.md): Cessna 182 · Kankakee, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2016 · N5792B · Substantial damage
  > Aa total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, which resulted from the low level of fuel unporting during a rapid spiraling descent.
- [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 GAA16CA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA298.md): Cessna 182 · Stanley, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 9, 2016 · N1403S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain an adequate climb gradient, which resulted in a collision with a tree and subsequent substantial damage to the left wing and aileron.
- [NTSB GAA16CA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA271.md): Cessna 182 · Elk River, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 1, 2016 · N21242 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot exceeded the critical angle of attack during takeoff which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB GAA16CA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA259.md): Cessna 182 · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 24, 2016 · N4793D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel planning, resulting in fuel exhaustion and substantial damage to the firewall during the forced landing.
- [NTSB WPR16FA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA116.md): Cessna 182 · Hanapepe, HI · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 23, 2016 · N2007X · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed following a partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic…

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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&page=10

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