# 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. Page 47 of 125 · 6,204 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB ATL89FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA061.md): Cessna 210B · Mt Airy, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1988 · N210RW · Destroyed > The pilot attempted to locate the destination airport in instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain a sufficient altitude to avoid the terrain in the area. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot' overconfidence in his… - [NTSB MIA89LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA049.md): Cessna 182E · Ocala, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1988 · N9261X · Substantial damage > Shortly after rotation at an alt of aprx 20 ft AGL, the plt stated the control column would not move. He closed the throttle & the acft landed hard, bounced, then came to rest off the rwy. Examination of the acft revealed 3 of the 4 lower instrument panel… - [NTSB ATL89LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA053.md): Cessna 182P · Vidalia, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1988 · N9107M · Substantial damage > Aircraft experienced loss of power and returned to airport. Departed second time and experienced rough running engine. Aircraft attempted emergency landing and overturned in field. Examination of the engine revealed piston failure in #4 cylinder. Post acc… - [NTSB MKC89LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA034.md): Cessna 182 · Garnett, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1988 · N5851B · Substantial damage > Having just made a parachutist's drop, during a sky diving operation, the private pilot spiraled down from altitude to land, but had to extend his pattern to allow a departing acft to leave. During a long final approach, the engine failed and an emergency… - [NTSB LAX89FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89FA058.md): Cessna 182R · Gorman, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1988 · N5545N · Destroyed > The aircraft entered into an uncontrolled descent. The existence of a mountain wave along the aircraft's flight route, the failure of the crew to evaluate reported weather conditions along the flight route, the crews attempt to fly into known adverse weather… - [NTSB ATL89LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA043.md): Cessna 182 · Thomaston, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1988 · N5473B · Substantial damage > The pilot and three passengers were on a night flight in an aircraft that was equipped to carry skydivers. During the approach to land, the landing light failed. While attempting to get the light to operate, the pilot allowed an undershoot to develop.… - [NTSB LAX89LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA047.md): Beech H35 · Corning, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1988 · N5594D · Destroyed > The flt originated at hayward, CA, with a stop at san carlos, CA and Corning, CA. The plt's destination was the red bluff arpt (rbl). The plt reported that when he departed hayward both main fuel tanks were full. He flew to san carlos where he picked up three… - [NTSB LAX89LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA045.md): Cessna 180H · Eureka, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1988 · N7904V · Substantial damage > During the takeoff run on calm water, the floatplane pilot noticed three pylons ahead. He felt there was insufficient space to abort, so he continued the takeoff. Just before reaching the pylons, he rotated the airplane in an effort to lift-off & clear the… - [NTSB FTW89LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA018.md): Cessna 182B · El Paso, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1988 · N2721G · Substantial damage > The pilot said he thought he had enough fuel to keep the airplane airborne for 6 hours but the left tank ran dry in 4.0 hours and the right tank went dry at 4.1 hours. The landing was on a ranch airport but was not on a runway and the forced landing was a… - [NTSB ANC89LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA016.md): Cessna 180 · Meshik Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1988 · N420SB · Substantial damage > The pilot was attempting to takeoff from an unimproved landing area with two hunter-friends. He stated that the aircraft bounced three times, reached an altitude of about four feet, then hit the ten-foot high trees at the departure end of the area and nosed… - [NTSB ANC89LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA037.md): Cessna 180 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 1988 · N9278C · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that he lost directional control of the airplane during a post-flight taxi to tie down. He said that a small flashlight had fallen behind the left rudder pedal and limited the amount of brake and rudder available for directional control. - [NTSB MIA89LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA021.md): Cessna 182J · Okeechobee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1988 · N2911F · Substantial damage > The plt rprtd that while landing at night, the acft bounced twice. Subsequently, it went off the rwy & onto a grass area. During the occurrence, the nose gear collapsed. - [NTSB ANC89LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA011.md): Cessna 180 · Seldovia, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1988 · N820AK · Substantial damage > The private pilot was attempting to land his Cessna 180 airplane on the beach near Seldovia, AK. The main landing gear encountered a soft spot during the landing roll, and the airplane nosed over. Afterward, the pilot elected to fly the airplane to its home… - [NTSB CHI89LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA019.md): Cessna 182 · Pekin, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1988 · N5711B · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that he attempted to make a 'wheels' landing in the Cessna 182 (tricycle gear), and made a hard landing on the turf runway. The pilot aborted the landing, requested emergency equipment and circled the airport until the emergency equipment… - [NTSB LAX89LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA008.md): Cessna 182A · Visalia, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1988 · N5888B · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > A Cessna 182A & a Boeing A75 collided on the rwy. The pilot of the Boeing stated that he was doing touch & go ldgs & had the ldg Cessna in sight. The Boeing plt then lost site of the Cessna after it touched down on rwy 30. The Boeing plt assumed the Cessna… - [NTSB ANC89LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA001.md): Cessna 180 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1988 · N420SB · Substantial damage > Drg arrival to land on a lake at night, the plt began a 180 deg turn from a NE heading at aprx 500' AGL to a final apch on a sw heading. As the acft was in the turn, it began losing altitude rapidly. The plt applied power to stop the descent, but the acft… - [NTSB MIA88LA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA275.md): Cessna 182N · Belleview, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1988 · N9051G · Substantial damage > After clearing transmission wires at the apch end of the rwy, the plt stated the acft was low & slow. Prior to touchdown she stated the acft stalled, then landed hard. The nose wheel collapsed during the touchdown. - [NTSB MIA88FA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88FA269.md): Cessna 305A · Tampa, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1988 · N5223G · Substantial damage > Plt experienced complete loss of engine power while climbing through 200 ft. the aircraft stalled and mushed, descending out of control and crashing to the ground. The engine was operated to full power after the accident. The cause of the loss of engine power… - [NTSB ANC88LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC88LA128.md): Cessna 180H · Figure 8 Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1988 · N2483F · Substantial damage > The private pilot and his passenger were uninjured following a forced landing on a survey trail. The pilot related that the airplane ran out of fuel, and nosed-over during the landing roll on the soft soil. He said that he did not visually inspect the… - [NTSB ANC88LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC88LA130.md): Cessna 182TD · September Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1988 · N5369B · Substantial damage > The 202 hour private pilot was attempting to takeoff in a Cessna 182 converted to a conventional configuration (taildragger) from an off-airport site in rural Alaska. The pilot reported that a strong, gusty crosswind pushed the airplane off the intended track… - [NTSB ANC88LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC88LA125.md): Cessna 180K · Chickaloonflats, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1988 · N2989K · Substantial damage > On touchdown off shore on the mud flats, the pilot lost complete control of the airplane. The airplane then nosed over on its back. - [NTSB FTW88LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88LA159.md): Cessna 180H · Welsh, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1988 · N9730G · Substantial damage > The pilot was landing the tailwheel type airplane on runway 6 while the winds were from 270 degrees at 15 knots, gusting to 25 knots. After touchdown, it ballooned several feet, touched on the left wheel, then the left wing tip and flipped forward to the… - [NTSB MKC88LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88LA165.md): Cessna 182Q · St. Louis, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1988 · N97076 · Substantial damage > The plt said that during a night takeoff roll, he noticed an inoperative airspeed indicator, and elected to abort the takeoff. Unable to stop in the remaining distance, the acft ran off the end of the runway onto the grass overrun collapsing the nose wheel.… - [NTSB BFO88LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO88LA079.md): Cessna 180 · Harding, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1988 · N2922A · Substantial damage > The pilot departed morgantown, WV, en route to a private airstrip, durrett air ranch, near Harding, WV to attend a Cessna 180 fly-in. He stated he circled the airstrip to determine the wind and rwy conditions. He also called UNICOM for active rwy info but did… - [NTSB ATL88LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA236.md): Cessna 182 · Bamberg, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1988 · N5797B · Substantial damage > While at cruise, the pilot reported hearing a ticking sound coming from the engine. Shortly afterward the eng quit. During the emergency landing, the airplane nosed over. Engine examination disclosed that teeth from the crankshaft and camshaft gears were… - [NTSB SEA88LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA146.md): Cessna 182 · Veradale, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1988 · N71035 · Destroyed > The pilot stated a high sink rate developed on final approach which he was unable to arrest with power. Acft landed hard and short, contacting a 3-FT berm at end of grass strip. During roll-out, flames were noted in aft cabin area. Occupants exited and acft… - [NTSB DEN88LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88LA172.md): Cessna 182 · Guffey, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1988 · N182VR · Destroyed - [NTSB MIA88LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA243.md): Cessna 180J · Pahokee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1988 · N9962N · Substantial damage > The plt stated that he was attempting a wheel landing. On rollout he 'hit' the brakes. The acft nosed over and came to rest inverted. - [NTSB ANC88LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC88LA098.md): Cessna 180A · Northway, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1988 · N5327D · Substantial damage > The commercially certificated pilot was landing at Northway, AK., when the airplane ground-looped to the left. He reportedly had also ground-looped the same airplane when he landed at whitehorse, Canada, just prior to the landing at Northway. A post-accident… - [NTSB MIA88LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA233.md): Cessna 310 · Homestead, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1988 · N638E · Substantial damage > While on a personal flt during normal cruise both engs quit due to fuel exhaustion. The plt attempted to land the acft on a road, after which it departed the road surface, and collided with trees. The plt did not file an acc report. - [NTSB CHI88DEP07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88DEP07.md): Cessna 182B · Burlington, WI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 22, 1988 · N2486G · Substantial damage > Drg a normal dscnt, in preparation to land, the eng lost all power. The plt made an emerg landing, but drg the landing roll-out, the nosewheel enctrd soft, uneven terrain & the acft nosed over. No fuel was found in the fuel tanks or carburetor float bowl, but… - [NTSB LAX88LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA263.md): Cessna 182 · Ajo, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1988 · N6223A · Substantial damage > The plt rprtd that while on final apch to land, the eng suddenly lost power. A forced landing was made about 400' short of the rwy. Drg the landing roll, the acft hit a ditch & nosed over. The airplane was disassembled & moved before it was examined by… - [NTSB FTW88LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88LA133.md): Cessna 310B · Ruston, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1988 · N295C · 2 aircraft · Minor damage > Both airplanes were in the traffic pattern. The Cessna 152 made radio calls in the blind; the Cessna 310 did not. Both airplanes were on final at the same time with the 152 in the lead and the 310 lower. The 310 passed the 152 just before touchdown. The 310… - [NTSB ATL88LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA212.md): Cessna 310 · New Bern, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1988 · N670R · Substantial damage > The plt rptd the lt engine lost pwr on 'very short final'. Shortly thereafter, he heard the stall warning. The airplane rolled and yawed left, and crashed nose-down short of the rwy. The acft was examined the next day by an FAA inspector; he rptd finding no… - [NTSB ANC88LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC88LA071.md): Cessna 180H · Big River, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1988 · N9939V · Substantial damage > While taxiing on the lake the aircraft's right float struck a log causing the aircraft's left wing to strike the water. - [NTSB MIA88LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA205.md): Cessna 182R · Tampa, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1988 · N9658X · Substantial damage > The plt rprtd that drg the takeoff roll, he 'rotated aircraft at 65 kts' but it would not become airborne. He then aborted the takeoff, but was unable to stop on the remaining rwy. After departing the rwy, the acft hit a ditch & nosed over. An exam of the flt… - [NTSB MIA88LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA202.md): Cessna 180 · Bimini, Bahamas · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1988 · N3634C · Destroyed > Low engine oil pressure and subsequent engine seizure for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB NYC88LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA168.md): Cessna 305A · Colts Neck, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1988 · N14418 · Substantial damage > During a banner pick up attempt, the tow rope became affixed to the main landing gear. The pilot was unable to release the banner and landed with it still attached. Upon landing roll out, the aircraft's tail rose abruptly and the propeller dug into the turf.… - [NTSB SEA88LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA112.md): Cessna 182B · Athol, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1988 · N7112E · Substantial damage > Plt landed long to avoid potential conflict with truck waiting to cross rwy. The pilot stated he experienced a tailwind after touchdown. He initiated a go-around but contacted rough terrain in overrun before becoming airborne. - [NTSB FTW88LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88LA122.md): Cessna 182R · Garden City, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1988 · N9836H · Substantial damage > The pilot was inspecting some areas to be sprayed and also a road to be used as an airstrip for his aerial spraying. After a low pass over the road at reduced power, he advanced the throttle but the engine would not respond. During the forced landing in rough… - [NTSB LAX88LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA224.md): Cessna 180K · Show Low, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1988 · N2509K · Substantial damage > The plt attempted to takeoff in his conventional gear acft using rwy 21. The local wind was estimated at 180 degrees, 15 knots with gusts to 35 knots. The plt stated that immediately after rotating for takeoff 'a gust of wind caught us & threw us… - [NTSB FTW88LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88LA137.md): Cessna 182D · Gilmer, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1988 · N9087X · Substantial damage > The pilot said he made two approaches to runway 17 and two go-arounds. He said the wind then changed direction and he set-up for landing on runway 35. He said he should have gone around for the third time but instead he landed long, went through a fence and… - [NTSB LAX88LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA211.md): Cessna 180 · Lakeport, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1988 · N9124C · Substantial damage > During a banner tow operation, the plt tried to release the banner. When the banner did not disconnect, the plt turned to see what the problem was. The airplane stalled and before the plt could regain control, it collided with the terrain. Inspection of the… - [NTSB DEN88LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88LA118.md): Cessna 180 · Gettysburg, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1988 · N2123Z · Substantial damage > The commercial plt and two passengers were flying to a fishing camp. During landing roll the plt applied brakes to turn off the runway. The nose got too FAR around and directional control was lost. The airplane ground looped to the left. The right wing, right… - [NTSB LAX88LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA219.md): Cessna 182M · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1988 · N70618 · Substantial damage > At the end of a local flight, the plt was landing in gusting conditions in excess of 30 knots. According to the pilot the approach was faster than normal due to a sick passenger. On touchdown the nosewheel touched first and the airplane began a porpoising… - [NTSB BFO88LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO88LA049.md): Cessna 180 · Annapolis, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 1988 · N3173C · Substantial damage > During the landing rollout the aircraft drifted to the left. The left main wheel departed the pavement and encountered soft terrain. The aircraft groundlooped and nosed over. The pilot did not file an accident report. - [NTSB FTW88LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88LA101.md): Cessna 182P · Dalhart, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1988 · N6069J · Destroyed > The local flight was circling at low altitude and reduced airspeed over farm equipment and level farmland while the passenger in the rear seat took photographs. The passenger in the right front seat said he heard the stall warning horn just prior to the… - [NTSB ATL88LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA169.md): Cessna 182 · Raeford, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1988 · N5678B · Substantial damage > The airplane lost power shortly after takeoff, at 100-200 ft AGL. A witness reported hearing the engine backfire several times before it lost power completely. The airplane crashed shortly thereafter, as the pilot was attempting to return to the arpt. Exam of… - [NTSB LAX88DUG03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88DUG03.md): Stolp-Starduster Too SA-300-A · Chino, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 5, 1988 · N1300S · Substantial damage > During the ground run for take off, the left main gear strut broke. The main landing gear collapsed resulting in substantial damage. The reason for the strut failure was undetermined. - [NTSB MKC88FA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88FA082.md): Cessna 180 · Rolla, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 1, 1988 · N9161C · Substantial damage > As the pilot approached the Rolla, Missouri airport he stated that he switched the fuel tank selector from the right tank to both tanks in preparation for landing. The pilot stated that he did not know which direction he moved the fuel selector valve. Engine… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?engine=17026&page=48 ## 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=47 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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