# 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 ATL04LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA081.md): Cessna 182P · Nashville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 2004 · N325LA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare and his inadequate recovery from a bounced landing resulting in a hard landing and propeller strike of the runway.
- [NTSB LAX04CA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA147.md): Cessna 182E · Sonora, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 6, 2004 · N2819Y · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and failure to ensure adequate fuel was aboard, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power.
- [NTSB IAD04CA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD04CA012.md): Cessna 182P · Titusville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 22, 2004 · N7388N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. A factor in the accident was the snow bank.
- [NTSB CHI04FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04FA071.md): Cessna 182Q · Rozel, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2004 · N735RD · Destroyed
  > The inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions, the spatial disorientation, and aircraft control not maintained by the pilot during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident were the night instrument meteorological conditions due to low…
- [NTSB ANC04LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA031.md): Cessna 182M · Yakutat, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 2004 · N71886 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed use of carburetor heat, which resulted in an engine power loss during takeoff-initial climb, a forced landing, and subsequent collision with terrain. A factor contributing to the accident was the presence of carburetor icing conditions.
- [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 DEN04LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA039.md): Cessna 182Q · St. George, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 2004 · N5202N · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ATL04FA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04FA069.md): Cessna 182A · Traphill, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 2004 · N4744D · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. Contributing factors were conditions conducive for carburetor icing.
- [NTSB CHI04FA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04FA055.md): Cessna 182P · Baudette, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 2004 · N5787J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's intentional flight into adverse weather conditions, and his failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance. Contributing factors were the pilot's lack of an instrument rating, low ceiling, low altitude, and the dark night conditions.
- [NTSB ATL04LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA063.md): Cessna 182G · Taylorsville, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 3, 2004 · N3102S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the checklist, resulting in a loss of directional control on the takeoff roll when the seat moved rearward, and on ground collision with an embankment.
- [NTSB SEA04FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04FA032.md): Cessna 182G · Glasgow, MT · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 2004 · N3171S · Destroyed
  > Loss of aircraft control resulting in an in-flight collision with terrain. Factors include marginal weather and dark night conditions.
- [NTSB CHI04LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA050.md): Cessna 182A · West Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 2003 · N5894B · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate starting and flooded engine procedure used by certified flight instructor while providing instruction to the dual student.
- [NTSB DEN04LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA034.md): Cessna 182 · Hudson, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 2003 · N5609B · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control due to an excessive crosswind component, resulting in an uncontrolled groundloop/swerve. Contributing factors were the crosswind gust and the soft, sandy terrain.
- [NTSB ATL04LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA068.md): Cessna 182L · Knoxville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 2003 · N3191R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and his inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Wind gust was a factor
- [NTSB LAX04FA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04FA068.md): Cessna 182P · Watsonville, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 2003 · N1595M · Destroyed
  > a loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel system and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection. A contributing factor was the pilot/owner's failure to comply with the appropriate Airworthiness Directive.
- [NTSB FTW04FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04FA044.md): Beech H-35 · Mena, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 2003 · N7929D · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper altitude and clearance from terrain. Contributing factors were the mountainous terrain, fog, clouds, and turbulence.
- [NTSB ATL04LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA044.md): Cessna 182-K · Birmingham, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 2003 · N3056Q · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the throttle/power lever cable becoming disconnected in-flight, as a result of maintenance personnel failure to comply with Airworthiness Directive (AD) 86-24-07 and Cessna information letter SE79-6.
- [NTSB CHI04LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA036.md): Cessna 182R · Wausau, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 2003 · N323KW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot 's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing, and the flight instructors inadequate supervision.
- [NTSB FTW04FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04FA025.md): Beech A45 · Montgomery, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 2003 · N44KK · Destroyed
  > The non-compliance with applicable Airworthiness Directives which required wing spar inspections, and the continued operation of the aircraft beyond the compliance time extension granted as per the approved alternate means of compliance (AMOC). Also causal…
- [NTSB NYC04FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04FA033.md): Cessna 180 · Westerly, RI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 2003 · N34AG · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The Piper pilot's improper decision to continue a landing on an occupied runway, which resulted in an in-flight collision with the departing Cessna. Factors related to the accident were the departing Cessna pilot's inattentive radio communications, and the…
- [NTSB ANC04LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA007.md): Cessna 180 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 2003 · N49JT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in the airplane nosing over during the landing roll. A factor contributing to the accident was the presence of deep/soft snow.
- [NTSB SEA04LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA016.md): Cessna 182A · Kapowsin, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2003 · N2106G · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor to the accident was the trees.
- [NTSB NYC04CA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA022.md): Cessna 182M · Laytonsville, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 1, 2003 · N70800 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's abrupt evasive maneuver to avoid the deer, which resulted in the loss of airspeed and an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB DEN04LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA018.md): Cessna 182A · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 2003 · N5127D · Destroyed
  > the pilot's delayed use of carburetor heat and his inadequate flare resulting in a loss of engine power and a hard landing. Also causal was the inadequate supervision of the flight. Carburetor icing conditions was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB DEN04LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA016.md): Cessna 180J · Watkins, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 2003 · N9794G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control resulting in the ground loop. Factors contributing to the accident were the crosswind and the gusts.
- [NTSB NYC04LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA014.md): Cessna 182G · Athol, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2003 · N3419S · Substantial damage
  > The loss of power due to disengagement of the magneto idler gear. Also causal was the improper reinstallation of the magneto during the annual inspection.
- [NTSB DEN04LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA008.md): Cessna 182R · Lysite, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2003 · N4981E · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's fuel mismanagement resulting in the loss of engine power and the subsequent forced landing. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing and the nose over.
- [NTSB NYC04CA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA009.md): Cessna 182C · Clarence Center, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 10, 2003 · N8511T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed go-around decision. A factor in this accident was the night light condition.
- [NTSB ANC04LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA001.md): Cessna 180 · McCarthy, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 2003 · N9278C · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the left main landing gear wheel from the gear leg, which resulted in a loss of directional control, and collapse of the right main landing gear. A factor contributing to the accident was the rough and uneven airstrip.
- [NTSB DEN04LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA004.md): Cessna 182L · Randolph, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 2003 · N3348R · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall. Contributing factors were the wind gusts and crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB ATL04LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA008.md): Cessna 182H · Knoxville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2003 · N1919X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection by his failure to secure the left fuel tank cap which resulted in fuel exhaustion, and the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ATL04LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA004.md): Cessna 180K · Starkville, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 2003 · N77NP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for a crosswind condition that resulted in the loss of directional control during a landing. A factor was the crosswind condition.
- [NTSB CHI04LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA001.md): Cessna 182A · Shenandoah, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 2003 · N3772D · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason during cruise and the unsuitable terrain for landing encountered by the pilot. The factors to the accident were the dark night, the corn crop, and the ditch.
- [NTSB SEA03CA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03CA195.md): Cessna 180 H · Council, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 26, 2003 · N9707G · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft control not maintained during the landing roll. Factors include soft, water soaked terrain.
- [NTSB CHI03LA321](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA321.md): Cessna 305A · New Richmond, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 2003 · N5237G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind and his failure to maintain directional control. The pilot's in-flight selection of the wrong runway and excessive application of brake pressure are contributing factors.
- [NTSB CHI03LA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA316.md): Cessna 182P · Versailles, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 2003 · N74LW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot touched down with excessive airspeed. Factors associated with the accident were the trees, the wet runway, the wet grass that the airplane traveled onto, and the ditch which the airplane contacted.
- [NTSB NYC03CA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03CA202.md): Cessna 182B · Spencerport, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 21, 2003 · N7225E · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's failure to perform a go-around.
- [NTSB ATL03LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA145.md): Cessna 180 · Pavo, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2003 · N2807A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, resulting in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB LAX03LA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA293.md): Cessna 182A · Georgetown, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2003 · N9921B · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudged speed and distance, and his failure to perform a go-around which resulted in a runway overrun.
- [NTSB ANC03LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA122.md): Cessna 180 · Cape Yakataga, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2003 · N2162Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for departure, which resulted in a collision with a log during the takeoff roll. Factors contribuiting to the accident were the presence of hidden obstructions, and sunglare.
- [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 CHI03LA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA312.md): Cessna 182P · St. Louis, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 2003 · N9072M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB ANC03LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA116.md): Cessna 182 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2003 · N3386U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of the distance/altitude to the touchdown point during landing, which resulted in an undershoot and collision with a river bank. A factor contributing to the accident was the presence of a river bank that formed the beginning of the…
- [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 CHI03LA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA310.md): Cessna 182D · Rushville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 2003 · N8702X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane during the initial takeoff climb which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB NYC03LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA196.md): Cessna 180D · Greenville, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2003 · N6445X · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate installation and inspection of an aileron cable by maintenance personnel, which resulted in a loss of control in-flight and subsequent collision with water.
- [NTSB DEN03LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA150.md): Cessna 182A · Pine Haven, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2003 · N6384B · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. The lack of suitable terrain is a contributing factor.
- [NTSB LAX03CA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03CA272.md): Cessna 182J · Marble Canyon, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 31, 2003 · N2898F · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to retract the flaps and attain a sufficient airspeed during the attempted go-around, which resulted in a stall. The full nose-up trim was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB ANC03LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA103.md): Cessna 180 · Nenana, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2003 · N2117Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion, which resulted in a loss of engine power and a forced landing in unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB LAX03LA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA262.md): Cessna 182 · Brownsville, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2003 · N6250A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and his failure to maintain directional control. Contributing factors were excessive airspeed, pilot-induced oscillation, and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.

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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=26

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