# 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 SEA94LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA214.md): Cessna 180K · Hite, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1994 · N2732K · Substantial damage
  > Compensation for wind conditions and weather evaluation were inadequate. Factors to the accident were: crosswind and gusts.
- [NTSB BFO94LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA139.md): Cessna 182L · Hopkinsville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1994 · N3376R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper alignment and adequate obstacle clearance.
- [NTSB LAX94WA341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94WA341.md): Cessna 182 · Creel, Mexico · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 9, 1994 · N2160G · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA94LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA204.md): Stinson 108-3 · Bend, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1994 · N6276M · Substantial damage
  > Improper use of the carburetor heat by the pilot, which resulted in a loss of engine performance. A factor related to the accident was: rough terrain in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB CHI94LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA247.md): Cessna 182 · Greenwood, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1994 · N2564R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot-in-command's (CFI) inadequate aircraft preflight inspection and improper aborted takeoff. Related factors are the blocked pitot/static system, and the CFI's inadequate supervision during the preflight and takeoff.
- [NTSB NYC94LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA138.md): Cessna 180 · Waynesburg, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1994 · N601RF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall/mush. A factor was a tailwind.
- [NTSB ATL94LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA143.md): Cessna 182F · Raeford, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1994 · N3513U · Substantial damage
  > An engine power loss due to water in the fuel system, and the pilot's inadequate preflight of the aircraft. A factor was the presence of trees at the forced landing area.
- [NTSB ANC94LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA086.md): Cessna 180 · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1994 · N9278C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB CHI94LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA232.md): Cessna 180 · Battle Lake, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1994 · N333QB · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion which resulted from inaccurate fuel consumption calculations. A factor related to the accident was the inaccurately placarded fuel tanks.
- [NTSB ATL94LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA135.md): Cessna 182K · Chapel Hill, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1994 · N2452Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point during landing. Factors were the wet, grass runway conditions.
- [NTSB SEA94LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA173.md): Stinson 108-3 · Ione, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1994 · N6276M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors include the pilot's fatigue, and trees near the side of the runway.
- [NTSB ATL94FA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94FA131.md): Beech H-35 · Jackson, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1994 · N7917D · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to avoid an area of thunderstorm activity, which resulted in a loss of control and the designed structural limits of the airframe being exceeded. The thunderstorms were a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB CHI94LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA220.md): Cessna 182E · Garden City, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1994 · N901JM · Substantial damage
  > fuel exhaustion for reason or reasons undetermined. A factor was the rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB FTW94LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA218.md): Cessna 182K · Collbran, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1994 · N2580Q · Destroyed
  > An inadvertent stall. Factors were a partially blocked pitot tube and a downdraft.
- [NTSB SEA94LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA151.md): Cessna 182Q · Indian Valley, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1994 · N735QB · Substantial damage
  > Connecting rod bolt fatigue and no suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI94LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA197.md): Cessna 182 · Millstadt, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1994 · N94752 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate aircraft preflight inspection and failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion. Related factors are the loose fuel cap (siphoning) and the uneven terrain encountered during the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX94LA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA248.md): Cessna 180H · Wickenburg, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1994 · N4764U · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to remove the control lock prior to flight.
- [NTSB LAX94LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA245.md): Cessna 180J · Sedona, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1994 · N180DK · Substantial damage
  > a loss of directional control due to a locked brake from a leaking hydraulic system.
- [NTSB CHI94LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA190.md): Cessna 182 · Omaha, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1994 · N5380N · Substantial damage
  > inadvertant VFR flight into IMC conditions and the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors related to the accident were the ground fog and rough terrain encountered.
- [NTSB FTW94LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA188.md): Cessna 182H · Telluride, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1994 · N1838X · Substantial damage
  > Was the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. Factors were gusty winds and runway downslope.
- [NTSB SEA94LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA144.md): Cessna 182P · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 1994 · N8488M · Substantial damage
  > An improper flare by the pilot, who was landing the aircraft, at the time it was damaged.
- [NTSB SEA94FA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94FA129.md): Cessna 182B · Rock Springs, WY · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 28, 1994 · N2582G · Destroyed
  > An excessive descent rate in the turn from base to final. Factors include a dark night, high winds, and the pilot's fatigue from his flight and ground schedule the day of the accident.
- [NTSB NYC94LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA091.md): Cessna 305A · Franklin, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1994 · N5234G · Substantial damage
  > The loss of airplane directional control during landing as a result of a tire failure, and the subsequent collision with soft terrain.
- [NTSB FTW94LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA207.md): Cessna 182L · Mineola, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 1994 · N42EM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed landing flare and his improper bounced landing technique.
- [NTSB CHI94LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA168.md): Cessna 182B · Glencoe, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 1994 · N7261E · Destroyed
  > collision with a fence post during landing roll after an inadvertent landing at the wrong field.
- [NTSB FTW94LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA169.md): Cessna 182 · Bryan, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1994 · N6372A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW94LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA182.md): Cessna 182P · Boerne, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 1994 · N6504M · No damage
  > The pilot-in-command's inadequate supervision of his deplaning passenger.
- [NTSB LAX94LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA209.md): Cessna 182P · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1994 · N1454S · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to ensure that the magneto switch was in the off position prior to rotating the propeller by hand.
- [NTSB ATL94LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA087.md): Cessna 182B · Ellijay, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 1994 · N2673G · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent deployment of the parachute because of the jumpmaster's inattention to the static line.
- [NTSB CHI94LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA141.md): Cessna 182P · Kahoka, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1994 · N1483M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to determine the wind conditions before attempting to land in conditions which exceeded the performance capability of the airplane.
- [NTSB ATL94LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA085.md): Cessna 182J · Athens, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1994 · N2945F · Substantial damage
  > The mechanic's failure to properly install an access plug which resulted in the loss of engine oil pressure.
- [NTSB FTW94LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA112.md): Cessna 180 · Austin, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 1994 · N4646B · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were the wire strike and lack of suitable terrain.
- [NTSB ANC94LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA040.md): Cessna 180 · Eureka Lodge, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 1994 · N2423F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's selection of unsuitable terrain for a landing.
- [NTSB SEA94LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA066.md): Cessna 182A · Nampa, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 1994 · N2153G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to refuel the aircraft. Factor(s) contributing to the accident were: fuel exhaustion, lack of total experience in type aircraft, and terrain condition (ditch).
- [NTSB CHI94LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA085.md): Cessna 182P · Glen Ullin, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 1994 · N1794M · Substantial damage
  > The delayed application of the carburetor heat by the pilot-in-command. The carburetor icing weather condition was a factor.
- [NTSB ANC94LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA033.md): Cessna 180A · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 1994 · N288LS · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing rollout. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent experience in the airplane.
- [NTSB FTW94LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA078.md): Cessna 182P · Meeker, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 1994 · N111RR · Substantial damage
  > Failure by the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft during landing roll.
- [NTSB LAX94LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA109.md): Cessna 182 · Watsonville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 1994 · N21106 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection by failing to remove the pitot tube cover and delay in his remedial action by not beginning to stop the airplane until it was about 1,000 feet before the end of the runway. The soft terrain and the collapsed nose…
- [NTSB ATL94LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA044.md): Cessna 310A · Dyersburg, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 26, 1994 · N5333A · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to attain a proper touchdown point, which resulted in a long landing and an overrun of the runway. Factors were the weather conditions (sky obscuration, low ceiling, fog and drizzle) at the time of the accident, and the wet runway…
- [NTSB CHI94LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA057.md): Cessna 182 · Centerville, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 1993 · N4791D · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane during the flight. Factors related to the accident were the inaccurate fuel consumption calculations for the airplane and the fence.
- [NTSB FTW94LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA051.md): Cessna 182Q · Dalhart, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1993 · N96591 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX94LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA067.md): Cessna 182Q · Grand Canyon, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1993 · N94596 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's use of an excessive approach airspeed and an improper bounced landing recovery technique.
- [NTSB LAX94LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA035.md): Cessna 182P · Redding, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1993 · N1085M · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's use of an excessive airspeed on final approach, the failure to attain the proper touchdown point on the runway, and, the failure to initiate a go around when it became clear that the aircraft would excessively overshoot the intended touchdown…
- [NTSB CHI94LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA029.md): Cessna 182N · Onaga, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1993 · N92881 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot-in-command's poor pre-flight planning and failure to maintain runway alignment. Factors were the dark light conditions and the lack of runway lights.
- [NTSB NYC94LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA020.md): Cessna 182H · Griswold, CT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1993 · N2111W · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during takeoff, and the subsequent loss of control and collision with trees. A factor related to the accident were the adverse winds.
- [NTSB CHI94LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA028.md): Cessna 182 · Belleville, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 1993 · N6353A · Destroyed
  > was wind information not used by the pilot-in-command and a resultant exceeding of the airplane's performance capabilities.
- [NTSB SEA94LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA017.md): Cessna 182R · Tooele, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1993 · N6503E · Substantial damage
  > Airspeed was not maintained.
- [NTSB ANC94LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA010.md): Cessna CE-180 · King Salmon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1993 · N2245C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's selection of unsuitable terrain and the berm on the airstrip.
- [NTSB SEA94LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA016.md): Cessna 180K · Garfield, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1993 · N61946 · Substantial damage
  > Connecting rod bolt fatigue.
- [NTSB SEA94LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA003.md): Cessna 180H · Denton, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1993 · N9002M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain adequate clearance with terrain. Factors contributing to the accident were unfavorable winds and the pilot in command's inadquate compensation (premature crosswind turn) for the wind conditions.

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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
```

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