# 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 ATL91LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA151.md): Cessna 182L · Macon, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1991 · N3146R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to accurately judge the distance required to stop the airplane. A factor in the accident was the wet, grass runway surface at the time of the accident.
- [NTSB ANC91LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA110.md): Cessna 182C · Cordova, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1991 · N8651T · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power while operating over water.
- [NTSB ANC91LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA105.md): Cessna 182 · Girdwood, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1991 · N4944D · Substantial damage
  > Improper in flight planning, fuel starvation and fuel supply not understood by the pilot. Contributing to the accident was rough and uneven terrain.
- [NTSB SEA91LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA185.md): Cessna 180 · Cody, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1991 · N3343D · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment. Factors were diverted attention, and gusty crosswinds.
- [NTSB SEA91FA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91FA181.md): Cessna 180J · Newcastle, WY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1991 · N9962N · Destroyed
  > Pilot factor in that he did not maintain sufficient flying speed and allowed the aircraft to enter an inadvertent stall/spin. Factors include high density altitude.
- [NTSB LAX91LA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA306.md): Cessna 182 · Wailua, HI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1991 · N9022T · Substantial damage
  > The accidental deployment of jumpers reserve parachute inside the airplane.
- [NTSB NYC91LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA177.md): Cessna L-19 · Franconia, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1991 · N5237G · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed, which resulted in a stall/spin and in flight collision with trees. Factors related to the accident were the improper in-flight planning by the pilot and the pilot's failure to compensate for winds and downdraft.
- [NTSB NYC91LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA175.md): Cessna 182 · Xenia, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1991 · N3808D · Substantial damage
  > Total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion resulting in a forced landing and subsequent nose over during the landing roll. Factors related to the accident was the pilot's failure to ensure sufficient fuel was available for the flight.
- [NTSB CHI91LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA215.md): Cessna 182A · Menomonee Falls, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1991 · N4735D · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue induced propeller blade failure. A related factor was the operator's delayed propeller overhaul.
- [NTSB LAX91LA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA278.md): Cessna 182Q · Watsonville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1991 · N759KM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing. Factors related to the accident were: gusty winds, the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and the pilot's lack of experience in this make and model of aircraft.
- [NTSB BFO91LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91LA057.md): Cessna 182 · Baltimore, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1991 · N3026Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CHI91LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA198.md): Cessna 180 · Grayling, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1991 · N2755C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll.
- [NTSB CHI91LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA197.md): Cessna 180 · Grand Rapids, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1991 · N6503A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper airspeed during landing and the improper recovery from a bounced landing. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's lack of total experience in seaplanes and the gusty wind condition.
- [NTSB ATL91LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA114.md): Cessna 182R · Dothan, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1991 · N851CA · Substantial damage
  > Lack of supervision by the flight instructor who allowed a dual student to make a hard landing.
- [NTSB SEA91LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA133.md): Cessna 182G · Pleasant Grove, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1991 · N3705U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintian proper airspeed while on final approach.
- [NTSB DEN91LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91LA084.md): Cessna 182Q · Lafayette, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1991 · N94596 · Substantial damage
  > The pic's abrupt touchdown. Factors were: approach reference speed not maintained, proper descent rate not maintained by the PIC and inattention by the designated examiner.
- [NTSB CHI91LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA180.md): Cessna 180 · Orr, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1991 · N4636B · Substantial damage
  > Because of inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, aircraft control was lost by the pilot. A factor related to the accident was a gusty crosswind landing environment.
- [NTSB FTW91LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA096.md): Cessna 182 · Farmerville, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1991 · N6278A · Substantial damage
  > A fuel starvation induced power loss due to the pilot's failure to select the proper fuel tank.
- [NTSB CHI91LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA189.md): Cessna 180 · Wausa, NE · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1991 · N1721C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed decision to turn around after encountering IFR flight conditions. Factors were restricted forward visibility and power lines.
- [NTSB ANC91LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA073.md): Cessna 180 · Pilot Point, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1991 · N420SB · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion, due to the Pilot's inadequate preflight. Contributing to the accident was the soft and rough terrain.
- [NTSB LAX91LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA243.md): Cessna 182E · Eureka, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1991 · N3046Y · Destroyed
  > The non-instrument rated pilot's inadvertent flight into IMC conditions. The pilot's lack of total experience, his disregard to the preflight meteorological briefing he received, low ceilings, fog, and the mountainous terrain over which the flight was…
- [NTSB LAX91FA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91FA252.md): Cessna 182 · Bermuda Dunes, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1991 · N7299E · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering to return to the departure airport, resulting in an in flight loss of control, stall, and in flight collision with terrain. Factors related to the accident were: partial loss of engine…
- [NTSB DEN91LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91LA081.md): Cessna 182P · Santa Fe, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1991 · N8494M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged the flare during landing.
- [NTSB CHI91DEP07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DEP07.md): Cessna 182M · Wissota, WI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 8, 1991 · N91691 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's misjudgment of the proper touchdown point during an emergency landing and the pilot in command's failure to refuel the airplane.
- [NTSB LAX91LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA246.md): Cessna 182 · Lincoln, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1991 · N2489X · Substantial damage
  > That the pilot-in-command improperly flared the airplane by misjudging the altitude and improper recovery from the bounced landing.
- [NTSB SEA91LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA125.md): Cessna C-182A · Buhl, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1991 · N3767D · Substantial damage
  > The intentional high speed buzzing by the pilot, and his failure to maintain clearance from obstacles on the ground.
- [NTSB CHI91LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA163.md): Cessna 180 · Devils Lake, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 1991 · N115F · Substantial damage
  > Directional control not maintained by the pilot. A factor related to the accident was a crosswind condition.
- [NTSB CHI91LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA158.md): Cessna 180 · Scottsbluff, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 1991 · N66266 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Factors related to the accident were a crosswind condition and lack of total experience in type of aircraft by the pilot.
- [NTSB SEA91LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA103.md): Cessna 182N · Shelton, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1991 · N8949G · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of power due to mechanical failure when the pilot was over unsuitable terrain for a forced landing. Factors include a hard landing after an inadvertent stall prior to touchdown on a highway.
- [NTSB CHI91LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA148.md): Cessna 182L · Port Huron, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1991 · N2432Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate landing flare during the forced landing. The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat was a factor.
- [NTSB LAX91LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA199.md): Cessna 182 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 1991 · N4996D · Substantial damage
  > That the pilot failed to properly preflight the airplane to assure the engine contained an adequate oil supply. Contributing to this accident was total failure of the connecting rod due to lack of lubrication.
- [NTSB LAX91LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA192.md): Cessna 180 · Truckee, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 1991 · N9147C · Substantial damage
  > That the pilot improperly used the flight controls and brakes to arrest the runway excursion. Contributing to this accident was encountering unfavorable winds, crosswind conditions, and lack of experience in this type of airplane.
- [NTSB LAX91LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA185.md): Cessna 182B · Arvin, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1991 · N7220E · Substantial damage
  > 1) The pilot inadequately compensated for wind conditions; 2) the pilot's improper inflight decision; and 3) the pilot not attaining the proper landing touchdown point.
- [NTSB SEA91LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA094.md): Cessna 180 · Vernal, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1991 · N40LT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's impairment due to alcohol consumption and his failue to control the airplane during landing.
- [NTSB ATL91LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA086.md): Cessna 182B · Elberta, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 1991 · N7202E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat. Factors were weather conditions for the formation of induction ice, and the soft terrain.
- [NTSB LAX91LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA174.md): Cessna 182B · Madera, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1991 · N7290E · Substantial damage
  > That the pilot's fuel consumption calculation were inaccurate. Contributing to this accident was fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ANC91FA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91FA050.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Tatitlek, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 1991 · N6966D · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > Failure of both pilots to see-and-avoid each other (inadequate visual lookout). A factor related to the accident was: inadequate communication among all participating aircrews.
- [NTSB ANC91LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA047.md): Cessna 180F · Yukon River, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1991 · N2117Z · Substantial damage
  > A carburetor fuel leak due to inadequate annual inspection. Contributing to the accident was the snow covered terrain.
- [NTSB LAX91LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA151.md): Cessna 182A · Lake Elsinore, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 1991 · N6315A · Substantial damage
  > Undetermined engine power loss. A factor ws the soft terrain.
- [NTSB DEN91LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91LA054.md): Beech H35 · Greeley, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 1991 · N5463D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent activation of the landing gear switch causing the landing gear to collapse while the aircraft was still on the landing roll.
- [NTSB LAX91FA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91FA173.md): Cessna 182F · Young, AZ · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1991 · N3458U · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight decision to continue VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions and the loss of control of the airplane resulting in an inflight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CHI91LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA119.md): Cessna 182P · Loup City, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 1991 · N91376 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing/touchdown. A related factor was the pilot's lack of total flight experience.
- [NTSB ANC91LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA035.md): Cessna 180K · Amos Lakes, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 1991 · N66036 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of terrain that was rough, snow-covered and icy for takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI91FA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91FA088.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Osceola, WI · Accident · 7 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 1991 · N4676R · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilots in both aircraft to seeing-and-avoid the other airplane.
- [NTSB ATL91LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA045.md): Cessna 182A · Warm Springs, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 23, 1991 · N4718D · Substantial damage
  > An electrical short related to the alternator from an undetermined source.
- [NTSB MIA91LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA063.md): Cessna 182N · La Belle, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 1991 · N69UU · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude. A factor was the pilot's failure to obtain a weather forecast.
- [NTSB NYC91LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA056.md): Cessna 182P · Princeton, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 1991 · N4675K · Substantial damage
  > Pilot factor in that the pilot failed to use carburetor heat resulting in engine power loss due to carburetor ice. Factors were unsuitable terrain and obstructions.
- [NTSB SEA91FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91FA038.md): Cessna 182B · Estacada, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1990 · N7288E · Substantial damage
  > A power loss due to carburetor ice, and missing muffler cones as a result of inadequate maintenance inspection. In addition, the pilot failed to maintain adequate airspeed during the forced landing which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB MIA91FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91FA058.md): Cessna 310 · New Smyrna Bch, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1990 · N4808B · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command/mechanic reversal of the aileron control cables on the sprocket during installation. This resulted in an in flight loss of control on takeoff, uncontrolled descent, and in flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB LAX91LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA062.md): Cessna 182E · Imperial, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 1990 · N3320Y · Destroyed
  > Fuel exhaustion.

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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=43

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