# 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 LAX08CA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA250.md): Cessna 182N · Big Creek, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 26, 2008 · N92767 · Substantial damage
  > The airplane encountered a downdraft during the landing flare. Contributing to the accident was the high density altitude.
- [NTSB SEA08CA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA166.md): Cessna 180 · Lewistown, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 20, 2008 · N1710C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the variable and gusting winds, and his failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident were variable winds that were gusting to 25 knots.
- [NTSB LAX08CA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA225.md): Cessna 182J · Metaline Falls, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 9, 2008 · N300DF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged altitude and distance, which resulted in the airplane's failure to attain the proper touchdown point and a landing overrun. Contributing to the accident were trees and the short runway.
- [NTSB LAX08CA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA218.md): Cessna 180G · Heber, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 29, 2008 · N98FC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind weather conditions.
- [NTSB LAX08CA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA238.md): Cessna 182J · Yellow Pine, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 26, 2008 · N3381F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's non-stabilized approach that resulted in an improper flare and porpoise down the runway.
- [NTSB LAX08CA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA245.md): Cessna 180 · Atlanta, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 15, 2008 · N2294C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged speed and distance during the intentional touchdown in the last half of the runway, which resulted in a landing overrun. Contributing to the accident was the muddy runway condition.
- [NTSB LAX08CA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA174.md): Cessna 182 · Cottage Grove, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 10, 2008 · N182RA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged landing flare.
- [NTSB LAX08CA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA167.md): Cessna 182 · Moab, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 7, 2008 · N2375G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the tailwind condition, and improper use of additional power while taxiing. Contributing to the accident was soft ground and a gusting tailwind.
- [NTSB CHI08CA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA155.md): Cessna 180 · Eveleth, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 7, 2008 · N4701U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot elected to land on a grass airstrip that was unsuitable for landing due to the wet, soft runway conditions. The wet, soft runway were factors.
- [NTSB SEA08LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA139.md): Cessna 182D · Chehalis, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 2008 · N8855X · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion caused by a missing fuel tank cap that allowed the fuel to be siphoned out. Also causal was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection at the last airport.
- [NTSB LAX08LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA140.md): Cessna 182P · Santa Maria, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2008 · N4660K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's impairment from alcohol and his improper flare, which resulted in a bounced landing. Contributing to the accident was the FAA's failure to obtain additional information about the pilot's alcohol use history to verify that he met the requirements…
- [NTSB DFW08FA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08FA131.md): Cessna 182 · Black Hawk, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 8, 2008 · N8553S · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to induction icing. A contributing factor was the pilot's decision to continue flight in conditions favorable for structural and induction-system icing.
- [NTSB MIA08LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA097.md): Cessna 182L · Louisville, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 2008 · N42116 · Substantial damage
  > A total fatigue failure of the No. 5 piston during climb.
- [NTSB LAX08LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA127.md): Cessna 182H · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 2008 · N6320B · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power from fuel starvation due to the pilot's mismanagement of the fuel system and failure to select a tank containing fuel.
- [NTSB CHI08CA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA117.md): Cessna 182D · Madison, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 27, 2008 · N9111X · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate preflight inspection of the landing gear tires by the pilot, which did not identify a worn tire and resulted in a flat tire during landing touchdown. An additional cause was the directional control not possible during the landing rollout, and…
- [NTSB SEA08LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA110.md): Cessna 180 · Blanding, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 2008 · N180XP · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of the right main landing gear leg during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CHI08LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA115.md): Cessna 182 · Romeo, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 2008 · N5358B · Substantial damage
  > The misjudged landing flare by the pilot, and the inadequate landing gear inspection/repair procedure used by other maintenance personnel, resulting in the failure of the main landing gear strut during landing.
- [NTSB ANC08LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08LA055.md): Cessna 180 · Kodiak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2008 · N3043E · Substantial damage
  > A loss of control during the landing roll due to a failure or malfunction of the brake system, resulting in a loss of control, and structural damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB MIA08CA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA151.md): Cessna 182P · Salisbury, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 16, 2008 · N52415 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare during landing.
- [NTSB DEN08CA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08CA075.md): Cessna 182N · Amarillo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 12, 2008 · N9008G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing. Contributing to the accident were the crosswind, gusty wind conditions and the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions.
- [NTSB DFW08CA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA096.md): Cessna C-182 · Porter, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 6, 2008 · N42892 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control due to the partial failure of the left brake.
- [NTSB CHI08CA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA094.md): Cessna 182 · Traverse City, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 26, 2008 · N5338B · Substantial damage
  > The unstabalized approach performed by the student pilot and the go-around not performed by the student pilot. Additional causes were the inadequate recovery from a bounced landing and the directional control not obtained by the student pilot. Contributing…
- [NTSB ANC08CA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA044.md): Cessna 180 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 23, 2008 · N180JP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and inadequate compensation for wind conditions during a go-around. Contributing to the accident were wind gusts and a crosswind.
- [NTSB LAX08CA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA079.md): Cessna 180H · Moab, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 18, 2008 · N180LH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control. A contributing factor was the unexpected dust devil.
- [NTSB DEN08LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA070.md): Cessna 180H · Glenwood Spring, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 2008 · N67WW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing. Contributing to the accident was the strong left quartering tailwind and gust.
- [NTSB ANC08LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08LA042.md): Cessna 180 · White Mountain, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 2008 · N66036 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadvertent flight into flat light/whiteout conditions over snow-covered terrain.
- [NTSB SEA08LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA083.md): Cessna 180 · Moab, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 2008 · N1732C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the tail wheel-equipped airplane during the flare/touchdown phase of a three-point landing.
- [NTSB NYC08CA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA101.md): Cessna 182K · Greenville, ME · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 15, 2008 · N3047Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident were the snow covered runway and sun glare light conditions.
- [NTSB LAX08LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA060.md): Cessna 305-A · Mokuleia, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 2008 · N473GF · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left main landing gear strut due to fatigue. Contributing to the failure was the side load placed on the landing gear while making a crosswind landing.
- [NTSB DEN08LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA057.md): Beech A45 · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 2008 · N34KF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to fly the airplane with a discharged battery, which resulted in a total electrical failure during takeoff climb. Contributing factors were the pilot's inability to verify the landing gear position, and the impact with the runway…
- [NTSB NYC08LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA070.md): Cessna 182R · Pittstown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 2007 · N9412X · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DFW08CA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA049.md): Cessna 182 · Austin, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 22, 2007 · N212CG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. A contributing factor was the gusting winds.
- [NTSB DFW08LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA134.md): Cessna 310 · Glenwood, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 2007 · N28836 · Destroyed
  > A loss of control for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the marginal weather conditions in the area at the time of the accident.
- [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 SEA08CA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA044.md): Cessna 182 · Spokane, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 8, 2007 · N9048T · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing and the fence.
- [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 SEA08LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA031.md): Cessna 182A · Tacoma, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 2007 · N6147B · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of both pilots to maintain an adequate visual lookout during cruise flight.
- [NTSB NYC08CA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA035.md): Cessna 180 · Orlando, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 12, 2007 · N9198C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control on the water after landing, which resulted in the bow of the right float submerging, and a nose-over event.
- [NTSB CHI08CA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA042.md): Cessna 180 · Becker, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 11, 2007 · N5248E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot maintained excessive airspeed during the landing approach and failed to achieve a proper touchdown point. A factor associated with the accident was the fence that the airplane contacted.
- [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 LAX08CA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA017.md): Cessna 182P · Troutdale, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 7, 2007 · N6415F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the tailwind condition and failure to maintain an adequate airspeed.
- [NTSB LAX07CA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA286.md): Cessna 182F · Bakersfield, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 1, 2007 · N3580Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and pretakeoff checks during which he failed to remove the gust lock.
- [NTSB ANC07FA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07FA102.md): Cessna 180 · Whittier, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 2007 · N46209 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot's seat to engage, or remain engaged, and the pilot's inadvertent stall/mush during takeoff-initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the failure of maintenance personnel to comply with an FAA AD regarding the pilot's seat rails.
- [NTSB DEN07CA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07CA162.md): Cessna 182Q · Glenwood Spring, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 20, 2007 · N97996 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to go around when it became apparent that he could not land and stop the airplane on the remaining runway. Factors contributing to the accident were the tailwind and the gusts.
- [NTSB DEN07CA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07CA161.md): Cessna 182P · Santa Rosa, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 20, 2007 · N8033M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A contributing factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB DEN07FA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07FA157.md): Cessna 180 · Englewood, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 2007 · N4719B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the force landing attempt resulting in a stall-spin and the subsequent impact with the ground. A factor contributing to the accident was the engine failure for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA07LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA255.md): Cessna 182G · Fairfield, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2007 · N2420R · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power as a result of fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX07CA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA265.md): Cessna 182P · Fall City, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 3, 2007 · N58596 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB CHI07CA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA284.md): Cessna 182P · Eau Claire, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 31, 2007 · N7321S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. A factor associated with the accident was the ditch.
- [NTSB SEA07CA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA236.md): Cessna 182R · Redding, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 27, 2007 · N8280E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to achieve the proper touchdown point, which resulted in a runway overrun and collision with a fence.

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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=20

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