# 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 SEA91LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA035.md): Cessna 182-E · Anacortes, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1990 · N3017Y · Substantial damage
  > The poor inflight decision by the PIC to land on a short grass airstrip in strong gusty tailwind conditions.
- [NTSB SEA91LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA029.md): Cessna 182A · Burns, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1990 · N4005D · Substantial damage
  > The formation of carburetor ice when the pilot delayed the use of carburetor heat.
- [NTSB CHI91LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA040.md): Cessna 182 · Howell, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1990 · N70608 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to re-fueling not performed by the PIC. Contributing factors were fuel consumption calculations misjudged by the PIC.
- [NTSB CHI91FA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91FA026.md): Cessna 182D · Walker, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1990 · N9075X · Destroyed
  > VFR flight into IMC conditions. Factors related to the accident are failure to obtain a preflight weather briefing, becoming lost/disoriented, induction air filter icing, excessive workload, and lack of total experience in type of operation.
- [NTSB ANC91LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA010.md): Cessna 182N · Chugiak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 1990 · N8943G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident was the gusty crosswinds and slippery runway.
- [NTSB LAX91LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA030.md): Cessna 182G · Portal, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 1990 · N3431S · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain proper altitude.
- [NTSB CHI91LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA024.md): Cessna 180 · Northwood, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 1990 · N2987C · Substantial damage
  > Poor in-flight planning and decision, unsuitable terrain selected by the PIC.
- [NTSB ANC91LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA009.md): Cessna 180 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 1990 · N4597B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.
- [NTSB DEN91LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91LA015.md): Cessna 182C · Silver City, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1990 · N8859T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper planning which resulted in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ANC91LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA004.md): Cessna 180 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1990 · N3330D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident was the excessive taxi speed and inadequate maintenance on the brakes by the pilot.
- [NTSB LAX91LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA007.md): Cessna 182M · Bakersfield, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1990 · N70892 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to properly recover from the bounced landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane.
- [NTSB ANC90LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA188.md): Cessna 180 · Swift River, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1990 · N9339T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to understand the performance data of the airplane, and his failure to identify unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB ANC90LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA182.md): Cessna 180-A · Wood Creek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1990 · N5276D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to attain proper lift off airspeed. Contributing to the accident was rough and uneven terrain.
- [NTSB SEA90LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA184.md): Cessna 180 · Enterprise, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1990 · N3117D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during landing.
- [NTSB CHI90LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA267.md): Cessna 182 · Troy, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1990 · N6873M · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to failure of the rocker arm bosses on the #2 cylinder.
- [NTSB ANC90LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA168.md): Cessna 180 · Naknek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1990 · N180EP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's improper in-flight planning and ultimate fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB SEA90LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA176.md): Cessna 182 · Ogden, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1990 · N5146D · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to correct the position of the fuel tank selector, causing erratic engine operation and loss of power.
- [NTSB BFO90DID02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90DID02.md): Cessna 182R · Evington, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Sep 9, 1990 · N4944H · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft because of spatial disorientation. A contributing cause is failure of the vacuum system.
- [NTSB SEA90LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA179.md): Cessna 182P · Lummi Island, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1990 · N5249C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while applying brakes after landing.
- [NTSB NYC90LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA211.md): Cessna 182P · Peters Twp, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1990 · N21033 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in commands failure to maintain airspeed on final approach resulting in an inadvertent stall and hard landing.
- [NTSB LAX90LA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA308.md): Cessna 182P · Fernley, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1990 · N1936M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's final approach airspeed was excessive.
- [NTSB LAX90LA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA307.md): Cessna 182Q · Fresno, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1990 · N759XD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed on final approach, resulting in a stall and a porpoise on landing.
- [NTSB ANC90LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA156.md): Cessna 180-A · Lime Village, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1990 · N3680C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to understand the performance data during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain not being identified by the pilot-in-command.
- [NTSB FTW90LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA163.md): Cessna 180 · Saint Joseph, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1990 · N9491C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his use of excessive braking.
- [NTSB FTW90LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA159.md): Cessna 182N · Justin, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1990 · N9074G · Substantial damage
  > The unexpected impairment of the pilot. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's selection of a short grass runway with a tailwind, the high air temperature, and the obstructions (fence & power line) at the end of the runway.
- [NTSB LAX90LA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA296.md): Cessna 182H · Temecula, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1990 · N2355X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight that resulted in his continuing flight with an inoperative alternator.
- [NTSB ATL90LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA164.md): Cessna 182N · Knightdale, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1990 · N9136G · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to execute timely go around procedures. The pilot's lack of experience in this make and model of airplane were factors in the accident.
- [NTSB CHI90FA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90FA235.md): Cessna 180 · Howell, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1990 · N4547B · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance above terrain while maneuvering during takeoff. A factor in the accident was the pilot's attempt to display the aircraft's performance.
- [NTSB SEA90LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA159.md): Cessna 182H · Wenatchee, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1990 · N2473X · Substantial damage
  > Improper installation of the oil filter gasket by maintenance personnel resulting in loss of engine oil and seizure of the engine.
- [NTSB LAX90LA344](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA344.md): Cessna 180 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1990 · N9463C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate distance from a MD-80'S jet exhaust.
- [NTSB BFO90DIG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90DIG02.md): Cessna 182J · Frederick, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 1, 1990 · N2891F · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to assure that the magneto (ignition) switch was in the proper position. A factor related to the accident was: partial failure of the magneto switch, which allowed the key to be removed, though the switch was not in the 'off' position.
- [NTSB NYC90LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA174.md): Cessna 180 · Hilltown, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1990 · N1ZT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot receiving training misjudged the airplane's distance from the runway and altitude above the trees. In addition, the CFI failed to provide adequate supervision.
- [NTSB NYC90LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA173.md): Cessna 182G · Cincinnati, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1990 · N183D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not properly compensate for the gusty wind conditions, resulting in the airplane landing hard and porpoising.
- [NTSB ATL90LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA148.md): Cessna 182 · Sanford, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1990 · N58469 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the no.1 piston, for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a complete loss of engine power. A factor to the accident was, the forced landing in a soft field.
- [NTSB CHI90LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA183.md): Cessna 180 · Orr, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1990 · N2134Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to perform fuel consumption calculations which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. Factor was rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB ATL90FA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90FA144.md): Cessna 305A · Fruitdale, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1990 · N5301G · Destroyed
  > The pilot exercised poor judgment by attempting to operate the airplane while impaired by alcohol.
- [NTSB DEN90LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA160.md): Cessna 180B · Akron, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1990 · N59KM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to correct a swerve during landing roll. A factor was wind gusts.
- [NTSB NYC90LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA155.md): Cessna 305A · Newburyport, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1990 · N5208G · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot in command to follow procedures for landing with a banner still attached, contributing to the accident was the improper modification of banner release mechanism.
- [NTSB ANC90LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA113.md): Cessna 180B · Butterfly Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1990 · N3125W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to retract the airplane's wheel prior to a water landing. Contributing factors are his failure to follow established procedures/directives, and habit interference caused by his concern over an air traffic conflict during the preceding takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC90LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA106.md): Cessna 180K · Homer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1990 · N820AK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot loss of directional control.
- [NTSB MKC90LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA133.md): Cessna 182 · Cottage Grove, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1990 · N9977E · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion and remedial action not performed by the pilot in command.
- [NTSB LAX90LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA226.md): Cessna 182A · Georgetown, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1990 · N2170G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing factors were the pilot's improper compensation for the gusty wind conditions, and her improper bounced landing recovery.
- [NTSB ATL90FA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90FA132.md): Cessna 182E · Newland, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1990 · N9244X · Destroyed
  > Attempted VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB ANC90LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA087.md): Cessna 180 · Deshka River, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1990 · N7939V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB CHI90LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA152.md): Beech T-34A · Champaign, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1990 · N54RF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to adequately flare the aircraft for landing. The adverse wind was a related factor.
- [NTSB SEA90LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA096.md): Cessna 310B · Albany, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1990 · N6647B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear before landing, when he became distracted by a change in his normal routine.
- [NTSB LAX90LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA207.md): Cessna 180 · Colusa, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1990 · N21Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during touchdown.
- [NTSB SEA90LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA092.md): Cessna 182A · Tekoa, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1990 · N4944D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot turned off the carburetor heat while descending for landing in conditions conducive to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB CHI90LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA178.md): Cessna 182 · Rich Hill, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1990 · N71818 · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate landing flare by the pilot.
- [NTSB BFO90LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90LA048.md): Cessna 182 · Evans, WV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1990 · N2411G · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the engine due to carburetor float chaffing resulting in a forced landing on unsuitable terrain. Contributing to the accident was failure of the operator to comply with a service bulletin.

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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=44

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