# 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 LAX90LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA222.md): Cessna 182A · Fresno, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1990 · N3709D · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate pre-flight planning.
- [NTSB ATL90LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA113.md): Cessna 305A · Woodstock, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1990 · N201FM · Substantial damage
  > An inadequate preflight.
- [NTSB DEN90LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA105.md): Cessna C-180E · Helena, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 1990 · N8679X · Substantial damage
  > The malfunction of the tail wheel assembly.
- [NTSB ANC90LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA064.md): Cessna 180C · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 1990 · N9339T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain directional control of the airplane.
- [NTSB LAX90LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA159.md): Cessna 182L · Bullhead City, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 1990 · N42748 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's preflight planning/preparation and fuel calculations were poor.
- [NTSB MIA90LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA110.md): Cessna 180K · Crystal Springs, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 1990 · N61714 · Substantial damage
  > Pilots failure to assure that the fuel cap was in position and secured prior to departure. This resulted in fuel siphoning overboard resulting in the precautionary landing.
- [NTSB ATL90LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA103.md): Cessna 182 · Griffin, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 1990 · N3773D · Substantial damage
  > Improper flare by the pilot.
- [NTSB DEN90LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA098.md): Cessna 310B · Elizabeth, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 1990 · N6641B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's attempt to takeoff with a known deficiency and the partial failure of the propeller feathering system.
- [NTSB LAX90LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA149.md): Cessna 180 · Soledad, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1990 · N9394C · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. Contributing factors were the gusty wind and the crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB SEA90FA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90FA064.md): Cessna 182M · North Bend, OR · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 1990 · N71779 · Destroyed
  > The pilot did not follow the published IFR procedure.
- [NTSB LAX90LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA139.md): Cessna 182L · Concord, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1990 · N42599 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command to properly judge the timing of the landing flare.
- [NTSB ANC90LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA044.md): Cessna 180J · Lake Nikabuno, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 1990 · N52104 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC90LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA041.md): Cessna 180 · Iliamna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1990 · N5222E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing factors were the rough terrain, and the pilot's lack of total and recent experience in that model airplane.
- [NTSB DEN90LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA077.md): Cessna 182J · Delta, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 1990 · N3372F · Substantial damage
  > A deteriorated fuel line.
- [NTSB ATL90LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA082.md): Cessna 182 · Louisburg, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 1990 · N5322B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the take off roll.
- [NTSB LAX90LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA077.md): Cessna 182Q · Watsonville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 1990 · N759KM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout.
- [NTSB ANC90LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA037.md): Cessna 180 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 1990 · N2428C · Substantial damage
  > Improper installation of the gear axle (use of improper bolts & the wrong number of shims), which resulted in a subsequent failure and loss of control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB SEA90LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA046.md): Cessna 182K · Sheridan, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 1990 · N2813R · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the inadequate preflight inspection of the aircraft by the pilot in command.
- [NTSB LAX90LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA097.md): Cessna 182P · Santa Ysabel, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 1990 · N1510M · Destroyed
  > The pilot's attempt to conduct visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Low ceilings and mountainous terrain were factors.
- [NTSB FTW90LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA068.md): Cessna 180J · Austin, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 1990 · N52035 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during a downwind landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of total experience in this type airplane.
- [NTSB DEN90LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA052.md): Cessna 180C · Haugan, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 1990 · N9342T · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the takeoff attempt. A factor in the accident was the icy, snow covered condition of the takeoff area.
- [NTSB ANC90FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90FA032.md): Cessna 182 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 1990 · N8849T · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, due to an inadequate supply of fuel. Factors related to the accident were: the obstructions (utility pole, power line & fence) in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB LAX90LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA075.md): Bellanca 14-19-2 · Palos Verdes, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 1990 · N7654B · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DEN90FA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90FA041.md): Cessna 182P · Tom'S Place, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 1990 · N5831J · Destroyed
  > Continued flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude above the ground. Factors related to the accident were: dark night, adverse weather conditions, self induced pressure, and spatial…
- [NTSB LAX90FA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90FA068.md): Cessna 182P · Napa, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 7, 1990 · N1283S · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to properly execute the published approach and missed approach which resulted in a collision with mountainious terrain.
- [NTSB ATL90FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90FA040.md): Cessna 182 · Cincinnati, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1989 · N8940T · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the Cessna pilot to remain clear of the helicopter after experiencing a partial power loss.
- [NTSB ANC90LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA028.md): Cessna 182 · Chakachamna Lk, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 1989 · N8849T · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight preparation of the takeoff area by the pilot, and his attempt to take off on unsuitable terrain. The soft/snow covered terrain was considered to be a contributing factor.
- [NTSB ANC90LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA016.md): Cessna 180 · Alexander Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 1989 · N9418C · Substantial damage
  > Selection of unsuitable terrain by the pilot. The snow covered terrain was a related factor.
- [NTSB MKC90LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA035.md): Cessna 180 · St. Louis, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 1989 · N52158 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the wind. The gusty, crosswind condition is considered a contributing factor to the accident.
- [NTSB ANC90LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA013.md): Cessna 180 · Port Heiden, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1989 · N3654C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight preparation and failure to identify suitable terrain for takeoff.
- [NTSB FTW90FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90FA033.md): Cessna 182P · Slidell, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1989 · N7351N · Destroyed
  > The pilot's initiation of the flight into known adverse weather conditions which resulted in spatial disorientation and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude over the water. Factors were: darkness and the adverse weather conditions that prevailed.
- [NTSB SEA90LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA015.md): Cessna 182P · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1989 · N58630 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to attain the proper touchdown point or go around while there was still sufficient runway and speed remaining. The tailwind was a related factor.
- [NTSB SEA90LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA014.md): Cessna 182E · Quilcene, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1989 · N3117Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to adequately compensate for tailwind conditions when landing on a short wet runway.
- [NTSB ATL90FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90FA022.md): Cessna 182P · Darlington, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1989 · N58735 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued VFR flight into IMC and his attempt to land the airplane under the adverse weather conditions.
- [NTSB NYC90LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA020.md): Cessna 182B · Lowell, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1989 · N2537G · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to assure that the float wheels were retracted prior to a water landing. A contributing factor was the extension of the left float wheels for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB FTW90LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA019.md): Cessna 182J · Leesville, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1989 · N2792F · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the severity of the accident was: the lack of a suitable landing area.
- [NTSB ATL90LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA011.md): Cessna 182Q · Cumming, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1989 · N96804 · Substantial damage
  > A lack of fluid in the brake system and an inadequate annual inspection.
- [NTSB NYC90LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA012.md): Cessna 180H · Niagara Falls, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1989 · N7930V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff roll due to strong wind gusts.
- [NTSB MKC90LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA007.md): Cessna 182 · Hasty, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1989 · N11PG · Substantial damage
  > The engine failure due to fuel starvation resulting from the collapse at the fuel cell. The fact that the forced landing was made in dark night conditions was a factor.
- [NTSB DEN90FA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90FA002.md): Cessna 182A · Nixon, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1989 · N2155G · Destroyed
  > Continued flight by the non-instrument rated pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain control of the aircraft, due to spatial disorientation. Inadequate preflight preflight planning/preparation by the pilot, and the…
- [NTSB LAX89LA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA332.md): Cessna 182 · Eureka, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1989 · N96642 · Substantial damage
  > Improper flare by the student, and a delay in remedial action by the instructor (CFI).
- [NTSB SEA89FA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89FA183.md): Cessna 182F · Diamond Lake, OR · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1989 · N3581Y · Destroyed
  > Improper inflight planning and decision by the pilot in command who continued VFR flight into IMC conditions while attempting to fly through a mountain pass. Contributing factors were the low ceiling and rain weather conditions and the mountainous, hilly…
- [NTSB ANC89LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA174.md): Cessna 180 · Redoubt Bay, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1989 · N180KA · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were: the unfavorable runway and terrain conditions.
- [NTSB ATL89LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA217.md): Cessna 182Q · Mt Pleasant, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1989 · N735BN · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to slow the aircraft to the proper landing speed at the proper touchdown point or go around. The weather conditions, tailwind, lack of airport facilities (UNICOM not operating and windsock damaged), wet runway/hydroplaning conditions, and…
- [NTSB FTW89DRD15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89DRD15.md): Cessna 188 · Winnsboro, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Sep 21, 1989 · N5511S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout and subsequent collision with a tree.
- [NTSB ANC89LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA161.md): Cessna 180 · Yakataga, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1989 · N2355C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain directional control and inadvertently allowed the aircraft to ground loop. The tailwind was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB LAX89LA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA302.md): Cessna 180 · Santa Ana, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1989 · N1739C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight planning after being advised of possible wake turbulence.
- [NTSB DEN89LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA215.md): Cessna 180K · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1989 · N2705K · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control, which resulted in a ground swerve. The crosswind was a related factor.
- [NTSB ANC89FA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89FA155.md): Cessna 180 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1989 · N2137Z · Substantial damage
  > Oil leak in the oil cooler. Contributing factors were: oil film on the windshield, which obscured the pilot's vision (visual perception) and hampered his ability to attain proper runway alignment, an object (rock), and high vegetation beside the airstrip.
- [NTSB DEN89LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA211.md): Cessna 182L · Moab, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1989 · N42027 · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate compensation for the wind conditions by the pilot, and his failure to attain a flare. The unfavorable (variable & gusty) wind condition was a related factor.

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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=45

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