# 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 CHI95LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA169.md): Cessna 180 · Clear Lake, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1995 · N3149D · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll. The proximity of trees to the runway was a related factor.
- [NTSB SEA95LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA113.md): Cessna 180 · Phillipsburg, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1995 · N9115C · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the dual student to maintain directional control during the bounced landing, and the failure of the certified flight instructor to take adequate remedial action and recover from the loss of directional control. A factor contributing to the…
- [NTSB MIA95LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA139.md): Cessna 182A · Vero Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1995 · N4905D · Substantial damage
  > Total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons while on final approach to land and unsuitable terrain encountered during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CHI95LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA168.md): Cessna 180D · Eveleth, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1995 · N8611X · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper setting of the flaps to the 30 degree position and an excessive descent rate during the landing.
- [NTSB NYC95LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA121.md): Cessna 182E · Frederick, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1995 · N3168Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate inflight planning by failing to verify the wind direction for landing. Also causal is the pilot's failure to obtain the proper touch down point and to do a go-around.
- [NTSB CHI95TA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95TA174.md): Cessna 180 · Orr, MN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 12, 1995 · N9336C · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind weather condition. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB FTW95LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA189.md): Cessna 180 · Little Rock, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 1995 · N180JV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control due to the excessive taxi speed.
- [NTSB ATL95FA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95FA092.md): Wittman O&O · Stevenson, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1995 · N41SW · Destroyed
  > Aileron-wing flutter induced by separation at the trailing edge of an unbonded portion of wing fabric at an aileron wing station. The debonding of the wing fabric was a result of improper installation.
- [NTSB ATL95LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA089.md): Cessna 152 · Fort Payne, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 1995 · N5527M · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The inaequate visual lookout by both pilots. Factors were the radio reception difficulties of the 152 pilot, his failure to make position reports while maneuvering for a landing, and the failure of the 182 pilot to have a safety observer while conducting…
- [NTSB FTW95LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA178.md): Cessna 182D · Overbrook, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1995 · N9104X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain flying speed, resulting in an inadvertent stall. A factor was the crosswinds.
- [NTSB LAX95FA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95FA173.md): Cessna 182P · Jerome, AZ · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1995 · N85DK · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper in-flight decision to continue the daytime flight into known adverse weather conditions at an inadequate altitude to clear mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB SEA95LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA081.md): Cessna 180D · Nyssa, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1995 · N180WH · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to refuel en route.
- [NTSB LAX95LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA167.md): Cessna 182Q · Palo Alto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1995 · N228PP · Substantial damage
  > inadequate compensation for wind conditions by the private pilot, and failure of the flight instructor (CFI) to ensure that directional control of the aircraft was maintained. The gusty/crosswind (weather) condition was a related factor.
- [NTSB ANC95LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA043.md): Cessna 180A · Bethel, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1995 · N9736B · Substantial damage
  > The Cessna pilot's failure to maintain sufficient clearance from the transport airplane while taxiing, and the ground personnel's inadequate lookout while marshalling the transport airplane from the ramp.
- [NTSB ANC95FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95FA044.md): Cessna 180B · Cantwell, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1995 · N115F · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued VFR flight into IMC conditions. Weather conditions consisting of low ceilings and turbulence were factors in the accident.
- [NTSB SEA95FA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95FA079.md): Cessna 182P · Index, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 1995 · N182AL · Destroyed
  > the pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather, and his improper use of carburetor heat. Factors include: weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing and airframe icing, airframe ice, and mountainous/hilly terrain in the area of the forced…
- [NTSB CHI95LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA122.md): Cessna 188 · Meade, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 1995 · N9849V · Substantial damage
  > the pilot taking off the airplane at a low liftoff speed (Vlo). A factor associated with the accident was a stall/mush encountered by the pilot.
- [NTSB MIA95LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA091.md): Cessna 182Q · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 1995 · N759LH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's improper landing touchdown and improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB BFO95LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA034.md): Cessna 182K · Gretna, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 1995 · N2439Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ATL95LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA064.md): Cessna 182 · Nashville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 1995 · N1815X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the flight controls during takeoff which resulted in the inflight collision with the ground.
- [NTSB CHI95LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA100.md): Cessna 182A · Bowling Green, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 1995 · N5015D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged the fuel supply.
- [NTSB NYC95LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA067.md): Cessna 180J · West Dover, VT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1995 · N180BF · Substantial damage
  > A loss of power for undetermined reasons. The frozen snow covered terrain was a factor.
- [NTSB FTW95LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA123.md): Cessna 180J · El Paso, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 1995 · N9900N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB LAX95LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA111.md): Cessna 182C · Novato, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 1995 · N9036T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper base leg alignment while flying in the traffic pattern and his misjudged distance and altitude during the approach. A factor which contributed to the accident was the dark nighttime lighting condition which reduced the…
- [NTSB CHI95LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA090.md): Cessna 180J · Cotton, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 1995 · N52172 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to gain sufficient clearance over the trees during the aborted landing.
- [NTSB SEA95LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA049.md): Cessna 180 · Camas, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 1995 · N626RP · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate remedial action by the flight instructor after the student lost directional control.
- [NTSB FTW95LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA086.md): Cessna 182P · Lufkin, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 1995 · N7340Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to multiple drugs, which resulted in his failure to maintain control of the airplane during the approach/flare for landing.
- [NTSB LAX95FA340](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95FA340.md): Cessna 182B · Rancho Cucamong, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1994 · N2569G · Destroyed
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain adequate altitude above mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB ANC95LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA031.md): Cessna 182M · New Stuyahok, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1994 · N92105 · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. A factor in the accident was an icy runway surface.
- [NTSB FTW95FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA071.md): Cessna 182G · Muskogee, OK · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 1994 · N3229S · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation after inadvertently flying into adverse weather. Factors related to the accident were: darkness, the low ceiling, the pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather, and his…
- [NTSB SEA95LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA027.md): Cessna 180 · Lonetree, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 1994 · N1594C · Substantial damage
  > The restricted movement of the carburebor float.
- [NTSB MIA95LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA020.md): Cessna 182-D · Deland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1994 · N9054X · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to compensate for the gusty wind conditions during taxi for takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI95LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA020.md): Cessna 182P · Bremen, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1994 · N9878E · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to perform a go-around prior to touchdown. Factors to the accident were the tailwind, excessive airspeed, the rough terrain and the powerlines.
- [NTSB ANC95LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA002.md): Cessna 180 · Aniak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1994 · N2707X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment during the takeoff roll. A factor associated with the accident was the rough/uneven condition of the runway's surface.
- [NTSB NYC94LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA184.md): Cessna 180B · East Moriches, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1994 · N5112E · No damage
  > The failure of the pedestrian to stay clear of the active runway. A factor was night conditions.
- [NTSB FTW94LA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA314.md): Cessna 182N · Cortez, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1994 · N9ZG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB FTW94FA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA315.md): Cessna 182K · Heeney, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1994 · N2504Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance. A factor was the rising terrain.
- [NTSB FTW94LA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA309.md): Cessna 180 · Denton, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1994 · N9425C · Substantial damage
  > The fuel starvation induced power loss due to the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate amount of fuel. Factors which contributed were: the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing, and the pilot's evasive maneuver.
- [NTSB LAX94LA376](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA376.md): Cessna 182Q · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1994 · N96642 · No damage
  > the pilot's failure to shut down the engine before deplaning a passenger.
- [NTSB SEA94LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA240.md): Cessna 180G · Cut Bank, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 1994 · N4734U · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor to the accident was wind gusts.
- [NTSB SEA94LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA236.md): Cessna 182 · Circle, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1994 · N2889R · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command (CFI) to perform an adequate preflight inspection of the airplane, including the proper securing of the fuel cap. The pilot's failure to divert to the nearest airport after recognizing excessive fuel consumption was a…
- [NTSB SEA94LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA230.md): Cessna 182B · Lummi Island, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1994 · N2356G · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor to the accident was: tailwind.
- [NTSB LAX94LA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA348.md): Cessna 182 · Orland, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1994 · N5449B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow checklist procedures to assure that the fuel selector was in the both fuel tanks position. Fuel starvation and the dark night were factors in this accident.
- [NTSB LAX94LA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA347.md): Cessna 182P · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1994 · N58645 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to properly secure the aircraft prior to a start attempt by handpropping.
- [NTSB FTW94LA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA289.md): Cessna 182L · Ardmore, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1994 · N3413R · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of power due to a cylinder head separation. Factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing and the low ceiling.
- [NTSB ANC94LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA131.md): Cessna 180B · Fort Yukon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1994 · N5143E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the flaps and flight controls, and a delay in aborting the takeoff. A factor in the accident was glassy water conditions.
- [NTSB SEA94LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA226.md): Cessna 182P · Yamhill, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1994 · N1316S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor to the accident was: an inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CHI94LA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA306.md): Cessna 182 · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1994 · N2452M · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper use of the mixture control, the poorly planned approach and the inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB LAX94LA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA328.md): Cessna 180 · Sedona, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1994 · N9944N · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadvertant application of wheel brakes during a critical phase of landing rollout.
- [NTSB ANC94LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA139.md): Cessna 182B · Ketchikan, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1994 · N2791G · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during a hard landing. The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and a downdraft were factors in the accident.

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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=38

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