# 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 SEA98LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA174.md): Cessna 180J · Oroville, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1998 · N52130 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to establish and maintain proper alignment.
- [NTSB NYC98LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA176.md): Cessna 182Q · Bingham, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1998 · N735PS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inattention to changing wind conditions, and lack of correction for the change. A factor in the accident was the damp grass runway.
- [NTSB CHI98LA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA327.md): Cessna 310B · Breezy Point, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1998 · N310X · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper flare of the airplane, and his not maintaining control of the airplane.
- [NTSB ANC98LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA127.md): Cessna 180 · Cordova, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1998 · N180WH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. Factors associated with the accident were soft airstrip conditions, and trees.
- [NTSB FTW98LA373](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA373.md): Cessna 182L · St. George, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1998 · N42631 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. Factors were excessive airspeed and allowing the airplane to porpoise with subsequent loss of directional control.
- [NTSB SEA98LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA167.md): Cessna 180 · Anaconda, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1998 · N9115C · Substantial damage
  > A ground-loop resulting from the pilot's inadequate remedial action while attempting to correct for an inadvertent loss of directional control during the landing roll. Factors include the loss of directional control and attempting to land with a tailwind.
- [NTSB ATL98LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA113.md): Cessna 305 · Lantana, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1998 · N8WP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the fuel system that resulted in the loss of engine power due to water contamination. A factor was the rough terrain on the departure end of the runway.
- [NTSB SEA98LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA158.md): Cessna 182 · Yellowpine, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1998 · N6437A · Substantial damage
  > Right main landing gear spring strut fatigue, improper maintenance, and subsequent separation of the strut end.
- [NTSB LAX98LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA259.md): Cessna 182 · Willits, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1998 · N5705B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an inadequate landing area and failure to maintain clearance from obstacles during the landing roll.
- [NTSB FTW98LA343](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA343.md): Cessna 182R · Watkins, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1998 · N5099E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control during taxi due to excessive taxi speed.
- [NTSB CHI98LA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA297.md): Cessna 180 · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1998 · N111WF · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > the pilot of the other airplane did not maintain proper clearance.
- [NTSB LAX98LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA252.md): Cessna 182 · California City, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1998 · N6493A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to assure that an adequate supply of fuel was available for the flight and his inadequate preflight planning/preparation.
- [NTSB FTW98FA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA333.md): Cessna 182P · Jal, NM · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1998 · N58870 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed. Contributing factors were high density altitude and excessive airplane weight.
- [NTSB MIA98LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA204.md): Cessna 182P · Concord, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1998 · N7619N · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain directional control and his failure to maintain wingtip clearance with trees that border the right side of the runway.
- [NTSB ANC98LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA115.md): Cessna 182 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1998 · N92197 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point. A factor associated with this accident was the high brush at the approach end of the landing area.
- [NTSB IAD98LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA093.md): Cessna 182 · Edgartown, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1998 · N2608Q · Substantial damage
  > was the pilot's improper flare prior to touchdown.
- [NTSB CHI98LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA261.md): Cessna 182A · Springbrook, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1998 · N2139G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper attitude and excessive sink rate during landing. The terrain condition was a contributing factor in the accident.
- [NTSB CHI98LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA246.md): Cessna 182L · Mackinac Island, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1998 · N42184 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain a stabilized approach and a touchdown point. The factors contributing to the accident were the pilot in command's improper use of flaps and his not performing a go-around. An additional factor was the pilot in command not using…
- [NTSB FTW98LA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA300.md): Beech H35 · Marshall, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1998 · N5554D · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the improper position of the fuel selector. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience in this make and model of airplane.
- [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.
- [NTSB SEA98LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA117.md): Cessna 182N · Big Creek, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1998 · N92519 · Substantial damage
  > Directional control was not maintained. A wet runway surface was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA98LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA114.md): Cessna 182P · Chico Hot Spgs., MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1998 · N1878M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate remedial action while attempting to compensate for a change in crosswind velocity. Factors include a crosswind, hills near the runway, and high vegetation (weeds) near the runway.
- [NTSB LAX98LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA216.md): Cessna 180H · Ocotillo Wells, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1998 · N4803E · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the left main landing gear due to a probable hard landing at an undetermined time.
- [NTSB CHI98LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA214.md): Cessna 188B · South Haven, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1998 · N9209R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot misjudging his distance and not maintaining the proper altitude. A factor was trees.
- [NTSB FTW98LA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA277.md): Cessna 180 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1998 · N3196D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during landing roll. A factor was crosswind.
- [NTSB MIA98LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA174.md): Cessna 180D · Natchez, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1998 · N6471X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of brakes on landing rollout. The tailwind was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI98LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA156.md): Cessna 182 · Independence, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1998 · N507SD · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the separation of the induction system balance tube coupling from the intake manifold tube assembly. A related factor was the soft field.
- [NTSB ANC98LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA051.md): Cessna 182A · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1998 · N4827D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to abort the landing. A factor associated with the accident is the presence of a variable wind condition.
- [NTSB IAD98LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA069.md): Cessna 182L · Marlborough, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1998 · N42770 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare. A related factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB FTW98LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA230.md): Cessna 180 · Abilene, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 1998 · N4775B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper compensation for the crosswind conditions resulting in a ground loop. A factor was the crosswind condition.
- [NTSB CHI98LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA137.md): Cessna 305 · Fredricktown, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 1998 · N201FM · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control after landing. Factors contributing to this accident were the embankment, and the soft, muddy soil making up the embankment.
- [NTSB CHI98LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA135.md): Cessna C-182 · Emporia, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 1998 · N5305B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. Factors contributing to this accident were the strong crosswind and the wind gusts.
- [NTSB FTW98LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA184.md): Cessna 182N · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 1998 · N9008G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point during landing, resulting in an overrun, and his exceeding the airplane's maximum crosswind component. A factor was the gusty crosswind.
- [NTSB FTW98LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA177.md): Cessna 182E · Las Cruces, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 1998 · N3086Y · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper use of (or failure to use) carburetor heat, which resulted in carburetor ice, loss of engine power, and a forced landing. Related factors were: the carburetor icing (weather) conditions, and the lack of suitable terrain for a forced…
- [NTSB MIA98FAMS2](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98FAMS2.md): Cessna 182H · Missing · Accident · 1 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Mar 28, 1998 · N8460S · Destroyed
  > Undetermined.
- [NTSB CHI98LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA109.md): Cessna 180 · Whitewood, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 1998 · N9140C · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from obstructions (wires) during an approach for a precautionary landing. Factors associated with the accident were: the pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather conditions, low ceilings, icing conditions, and…
- [NTSB LAX98LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA109.md): Cessna 182 · Santa Rosa, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 1998 · N5704B · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB IAD98LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA031.md): Cessna 182A · Fogelsville, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 1998 · N9977B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft upon glider release. A contributing factor was the high vegetation (corn).
- [NTSB LAX98LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA107.md): Cessna 182 · Pioche, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 1998 · N6799M · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. An additional factor in this accident was the pilot's decision to make the flight under known icing conditions.
- [NTSB ANC98LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA024.md): Cessna 180H · Tatitna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1998 · N4751U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. A factor was the snow machine ruts creating a rough landing surface.
- [NTSB ANC98LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA021.md): Cessna 180H · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 1998 · N9028M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point on the runway. Factors in the accident were: snow covered terrain at the approach end of the runway and flat light conditions.
- [NTSB LAX98LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA088.md): Cessna 182P · Payson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 1998 · N52748 · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of the nose landing gear for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC98LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA064.md): Cessna 182 · East Moriches, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 1998 · N7275E · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper planning/decision, and failure to attain rotation the airplane for lift-off, which led to an aborted takeoff and collision with a fence. The proximity of the fence was a related factor.
- [NTSB SEA98LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA032.md): Cessna 180 · Sun Valley, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 1998 · N180AJ · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadvertent actuation of the parking brake.
- [NTSB FTW98LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA115.md): Cessna 182E · Steamboat Sprng, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 1998 · N2804Y · Substantial damage
  > The total nonmechanical power loss due to the formation of carburetor ice. A factor was the deep snow covered field on which the forced landing was made.
- [NTSB FTW98LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA113.md): Cessna 182Q · Keeline, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 1998 · N759QZ · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. Factors relating to the accident included: a snow covered/icy/muddy area on the runway, and the proximity of a snowbank to the runway.
- [NTSB ANC98LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA015.md): Cessna 180H · Chugiak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 1998 · N9737G · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's selection of an unsuitable area for landing. A factor relating to the accident was: the crusty, snow covered surface of the airstrip.
- [NTSB FTW98LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA077.md): Cessna 180J · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1997 · N121KS · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper planning/decision, by allowing the airplane to get in a situation, where he could not compensate for wind conditions. A related factor was the gusty crosswind.
- [NTSB LAX98LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA060.md): Cessna 180H · Santa Ynez, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1997 · N123LJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare. Related factors were the crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB NYC98LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA042.md): Cessna 182P · Chatham, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1997 · N20710 · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). The tail wind component and an encounter with a ditch were related factors.

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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=34

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