# 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 ANC86LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86LA045.md): Cessna 180-H · Cordova, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 1986 · N700HJ · Destroyed
  > The pilot stated that after lift off from the water, the left wing tip caught the water causing the aircraft to cartwheel and sink. At the time of the accident the wind was reported as 060 degrees at 15 knots gusting 35 knots.
- [NTSB LAX86LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA173.md): Cessna 182A · Death Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1986 · N5925B · Substantial damage
  > The acft collided with terrain after a loss of pwr 50 yards short of the rwy. The plt stated he used various fuel selector positions while en route. Upon entry into the traffic pattern on a right downwind, the left tank was selected. On final apch the plt…
- [NTSB CHI86FEE02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86FEE02.md): Cessna 182Q · Lansing, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Apr 11, 1986 · N94531 · Substantial damage
  > While on the return flt to Lansing, IL, the plt checked the midway ATIS for info. He believed that just before landing at the Lansing muni arpt, the wind had shifted to the east. According to witnesses, the acft touched down on the last 1/3 of the 2432 ft…
- [NTSB LAX86LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA172.md): Cessna 182 · Jackson, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1986 · N9875E · Substantial damage
  > The acft went out of control and collided with terrain during a landing roll on rwy 19. The plt stated that a gust of wind lifted the right wing during the landing roll and the acft departed the rwy and collided with a ditch. The plt reported that the winds…
- [NTSB ANC86LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86LA038.md): Cessna 180J · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 1986 · N46362 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot stated that during the takeoff roll he added power too fast for the takeoff. The pilot failed to compensate with rudder.
- [NTSB SEA86FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86FA071.md): Cessna 182P · Tenino, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 1986 · N182FW · Destroyed
  > The non-instrument rated pilot departed for his destination without filing a flight plan nor obtaining a weather briefing. The flight was conducted in dark night and instrument meteorological conditions. Low ceilings prevailed in the vicinity of the accident.…
- [NTSB LAX86FVD05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86FVD05.md): Cessna 182C · Oakland, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Mar 3, 1986 · N9047T · Substantial damage
  > The acft contacted several vehicles during a forced landing following a loss of pwr shortly after takeoff. Post accident inspection of the acft revealed the carburetor bowl was 1/3 full of water. No other discrepancies were noted which would have resulted in…
- [NTSB DEN86LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA090.md): Cessna 180J · Casper, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1986 · N9923N · Substantial damage
  > According to the flt instructor, during the touch and go landing, directional control was lost when brakes were applied and the acft ground looped. During the investigation, it was ascertained that an 'o' ring on the right wheel had dislodged, resulting in…
- [NTSB NYC86LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA082.md): Cessna 182 · Pepperell, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 1986 · N8776T · Substantial damage
  > After descending to traffic pattern altitude. The throttle was advanced with no response from the engine. On flare to landing, pilot experienced sun glare, drifted to the right, and touched down in a snow bank. Nose gear dug in and aircraft flipped over onto…
- [NTSB LAX86FUA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86FUA01.md): Beech J35 · Long Beach, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Feb 27, 1986 · N7293B · Substantial damage
  > The acft collided with an object in flt. The plt reported that his right wing had been struck by what he thought was a large bird. After a safe landing at nearby Long Beach arpt the acft was examined. The rt wing had a hole aft of the leading edge and…
- [NTSB FTW86LPA19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LPA19.md): Cessna 182A · Decatur, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Feb 22, 1986 · N4071D · Substantial damage
  > The acft was damaged in a collision with a power line during a low pass over a field. The acft was landed off arpt in a field after the collision with the wires. Half the rudder and vert fin were separated, the wing was torn and the prop nicked during the…
- [NTSB ATL86FA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86FA077.md): Cessna 182P · Elyria, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 1986 · N1523M · Destroyed
  > The plt was cleared for and executed a rwy 17 ILS apch at night. Prior to beginning the apch he was informed that vis was 1/8 mile. Minimum for the apch was 1/2 mile. At the middle marker the plt rated pax in the right seat told the PIC that the rwy was not…
- [NTSB DEN86LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA078.md): Cessna 182 · Wray, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 1986 · N219M · Destroyed
  > According to the plt, the acft contacted a twr with the nose gear while he was making a visual surveillance of a private airstrip prior to landing. The plt said he diverted to a nearby arpt to land. During landing, fuel from broken fuel lines ignited & the…
- [NTSB LAX86LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA116.md): Cessna 182M · Healdsburg, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 1986 · N91614 · Substantial damage
  > On February 8, 1986, at 1430 PST a Cessna 182, N91614, overran the landing surface and nosed over at a dirt strip. VMC prevailed at the time. The winds were generally calm with sporadic gusts from the north at approximately 10 knots. There was no indication…
- [NTSB DEN86FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86FA071.md): Cessna 180 · Kalispell, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 1986 · N2874K · Destroyed
  > The plt received a wx briefing and filed an IFR flt plan to Boeing field, seattle, WA. He departed Kalispell, MT, at 1135 MST. When the plt arrived in the spokane area, he obtained wx reports for seattle and decided to turn around and return to Kalispell. Wx…
- [NTSB LAX86LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA097.md): Cessna 182H · Lake Havasucity, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 1986 · N2302X · Substantial damage
  > On January 25, 1986 a Cessna 182 collided with the runway surface after the nose wheel collapsed on runway 5 at lake havasu city airport, Arizona. VMC prevailed at the time with the UNICOM reported winds from 270 degrees at 17 knots and gusting. The…
- [NTSB ATL86LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA060.md): Cessna 182Q · Carthage, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 1986 · N973JM · Substantial damage
  > While on final approach for landing the pilot advanced the throttle to adjust his final approach path and the engine lost power. The aircraft impacted the ground short of the runway and flipped inverted. The engine was later test run and performed to…
- [NTSB SEA86FA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86FA041.md): Cessna 182 · Juneau, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 1986 · N9331G · Destroyed
  > Pilot requested clearance to return to airport after takeoff due to eng power loss. Clearance was given by ATC. Pilot made rt turn from about 100 ft alt. Acft crashed about 1500 foot south of rwy. No shoulder harnesses installed. Pax survived. Ice found on…
- [NTSB NYC86LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA065.md): Cessna 305-L-19 · Hilltown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 1986 · N5171G · Substantial damage
  > The Cessna was towing a glider when at an altitude of about 150 feet to about 200 feet, a decrease in RPM was experienced. The glider was detached from the aircraft, the nose was lowered and a left turn made while still over the gliderport. A rapid descent…
- [NTSB MKC86FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86FA048.md): Cessna 182A · Clinton, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 1986 · N3948D · Destroyed
  > The pilot normally made several touch and go landings before departing the local area. He was known to not fly near clouds or at night. For this flight, the ceiling was at least 1000 feet at takeoff and was at least 700 feet in the accident area. Airplane was…
- [NTSB NYC86FA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86FA057.md): Cessna 182L · So.Glastonbury, CT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 3, 1986 · N3349R · Destroyed
  > The acft was on a VOR instrument apch when it collided with 250 ft high terrain approx 6 miles south of the arpt and approx 2 miles north of the vor/faf. Shortly before the accident the pilot notified ATC that he was in turbulence; then reported he was clear…
- [NTSB CHI86LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA059.md): Cessna 180J · Hibbing, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1985 · N180HS · Substantial damage
  > The plt landing in a direct 90 deg x-wind, lost directional control, struck a snowbank and nosed over inverted.
- [NTSB ANC86LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86LA021.md): Cessna 180 · Homer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1985 · N3186D · Substantial damage
  > The plt stated, during a touch and go landing he lost directional control of the acft and a ground loop resulted.
- [NTSB ANC86FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86FA020.md): Cessna 182 · Lake Clark Pass, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1985 · N5009D · Destroyed
  > The acft collided with rising terrain while maneuvering in a mountain Pass. Low ceilings, 40 to 50 kt winds and rain showers were reported in the area at the time of the accident.
- [NTSB ATL86LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA035.md): Cessna 182J · Bishopville, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1985 · N2650F · Substantial damage
  > During an attempt to make a direct crosswind landing at a private grass airstrip, the plt allowed the acft to drift off the left side of the rwy where it nosed over in a plowed fld.
- [NTSB DEN86FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86FA038.md): Cessna C-182 · Gallup, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1985 · N52599 · Destroyed
  > The plt departed las cruces, NM, on a VFR flt to Gallup,NM. Approx 23 miles from destination, in mountainous terrain, the non-instrument rated plt encountered unforecast snow storm conditons at night. While the plt was maneuvering toward the destination at a…
- [NTSB NYC86LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA036.md): Cessna C182 · Gardiner, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 1985 · N5634B · Substantial damage
  > The acft contacted power lines on final apch and descended uncontrolled to ground impact. The plt reported that turbulence was encountered when he entered the traffic pattern. He then proceeded onto final apch at a 'normal altitude'and full flaps were added.…
- [NTSB FTW86LPJ03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LPJ03.md): Cessna 182 · Goldsby, OK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Nov 16, 1985 · N6001B · Destroyed
  > The plt stated the purpose of the flt was to drop parachute jumpers. The jumpers deplaned at 8500 ft MSL and the plt reduced pwr for a descent and landing at the arpt of departure. He stated he did not apply carb heat during the entire descent and he entered…
- [NTSB LAX86FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86FA039.md): Cessna 182P · Cottonwood, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1985 · N7036S · Destroyed
  > Witnesses saw the plt depart with frost covering the acft & without either a runup or warmup. The witnesses reported that the plt 'scraped the frost from a small square directly in front of him on the windshield' just prior to takeoff. Temp & dew point were…
- [NTSB ATL86FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86FA025.md): Cessna 182Q · Edenton, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1985 · N735SS · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft crashed into the abermarle sound and sank in 18 ft of water. The pilot was reportedly on an NDB approach and descended below mda. Witnesses stated that the aircraft circled over head about 15 minutes prior to the accident. Witnesses also stated…
- [NTSB ANC86LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86LA006.md): Cessna 182L · Anchorage, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1985 · N3339R · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft stalled and crashed into trees at takeoff end of private airstrip. Several witnesses reported seeing big pieces of crusted snow and ice flying off the aircraft during the takeoff run and climb. Takeoff was made up hill contrary to published…
- [NTSB LAX86FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86FA025.md): Cessna 182P · Sacramento, CA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1985 · N7371S · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > As the Cessna 182P pilot flew through a control zone without establishing communications at an altitude of 3,500 ft, a Piper PA28 was beginning its approach for landing. The Piper's pilot was practicing instrument flight using a hood and a safety pilot. The…
- [NTSB FTW86FA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86FA011.md): Cessna 180 · Cisco, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1985 · N2368C · Destroyed
  > Non-instrument rated pvt pilot proceeded into instrument weather conditions. Control was lost and the aircraft impacted steep nose down in city limits. No record of a wx briefing being received by the pilot was found. No evidence of pre- impact failure or…
- [NTSB DEN86FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86FA009.md): Cessna 180 · Eagle, CO · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1985 · N1611C · Destroyed
  > The plt departed Eagle arpt with 3 pax to fly them to the white owl lake area for the reported purpose of looking for a possible camping site for hunting activities. The plt encountered IMC and lost control of the acft. He was not instrument rated. All…
- [NTSB NYC86FA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86FA030.md): Cessna C-182N · Winterport, ME · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1985 · N9005G · Destroyed
  > The acft departed bangor under special VFR dur to low ceilings. A witness saw the acft fly under powerlines that crossed a river and disappear behind trees. There was no indication of an accident. 22 day later, the acft was located 150 ft south from the…
- [NTSB ATL86LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA004.md): Cessna 305A(0-1A) · Marietta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1985 · N9623Q · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft was on touch and go landing. Pilot allowed aircraft to become airborne prematurely. Flaps were not raised during go around and pilot stated he lost it. Aircraft veered to left after initial lift off for go around touched down repeatedly,with second…
- [NTSB MIA86LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA007.md): Cessna C-182P · Lake City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1985 · N21328 · Substantial damage
  > The plt stated that while on a VFR flt from west palm beach FL to atlnata ga the acft lost power. While making forced landing on interstate 75 the left main wheel struck a car, & on landing rollout the right wing struck a utility pole. Investigation revealed…
- [NTSB FTW86LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LA003.md): Cessna 182N · Odessa, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1985 · N92755 · Substantial damage
  > During touch-&-go landing practice on her second solo training flight, the student plt made a hard landing. The nose gear strut was driven upward through the firewall and the prop was damaged. The acft bounced/porpoised three times & came to rest off the left…
- [NTSB ANC85LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85LA185.md): Cessna 180A · Glennallen, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1985 · N5353D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot stated the aircraft left wing was raised by a gust of wind. The aircraft accelerated rapidly in a si deways attitude to the right. The wind gust encountered and the fact the landing roll was almost completed CA used a situation that was beyond the…
- [NTSB DEN85LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA247.md): Cessna 182A · Troy, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1985 · N5145D · Substantial damage
  > The plt said that as he approached his destination he reduced engine pwr to begin descent. The engine quit forcing the pilot to land on unsuitable terrain. Contaminated fuel was found in the fuel system.
- [NTSB ATL85LKG13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LKG13.md): Cessna 182N · Panala, AL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 18, 1985 · N92746 · Substantial damage
  > The acft collided with a tree during lndg which pulled it to the left off the road chosen for landing. The plt applied pwr to clear a ditch and the acft came to rest in a row of small trees. The plt had said the eng had started missing after takeoff from the…
- [NTSB CHI85LA381](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA381.md): Cessna 182Q · West Lafayette, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1985 · N97855 · Substantial damage
  > The plt reported the acft bounced twice on touchdown. The final touchdown was hard and the nose wheel separated. The nose gear strut dug into sod resulting in substantial damage to the acft.
- [NTSB ANC85LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85LA175.md): Cessna 180 · Farewell, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1985 · N3657C · Substantial damage
  > Acft failed to gain alt & crashed on takeoff from gravel bar weight & balance. CG, & winds were questionable.
- [NTSB ANC85LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85LA180.md): Cessna 180-J · Egegik, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1985 · N420SB · Substantial damage
  > Acft nosed over while taxiing for takeoff from a dry lake bed. He was taxiing with a 35 to 40 kt tailwind.
- [NTSB DEN85FTE08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85FTE08.md): Cessna 182N · Alamosa, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Sep 6, 1985 · N92240 · Substantial damage
  > The acft contacted trees, a fence and a ditch during a precautionary landing on a dirt road. The plt stated that when approaching his destination, the eng began running rough and he was unable to correct the problem. He then decided to land on the road and…
- [NTSB LAX85LA382](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA382.md): Cessna 180B · Placerville, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1985 · N1895X · Substantial damage
  > Acft ran off the rwy after landing. Plt reported acft veered to the left off the rwy and was able to correct back after application of power. Winds were variable at 7 KTS gusting to 12 KTS.
- [NTSB ANC85LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85LA170.md): Cessna 180F · Cordova, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1985 · N25722 · Substantial damage
  > The plt reported that immediately after taking off, he seemed to lose aileron control. He decided to abort the takeoff & land on the remaining rwy. After touching down near the departure end, he elected to turn the acft to the left toward an access road…
- [NTSB NYC85LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA228.md): Cessna 182L · Blairstown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1985 · N3380R · Substantial damage
  > During a normal night landing, a deer darted onto the runway and struck the tail section of the aircraft causing major structural damage. The deer was not located.
- [NTSB SEA85LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA202.md): Cessna 182R · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1985 · N5545N · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot had only 1.9 hours of flt time in the Cessna 182R and a ttl PIC time of 6.6 hrs. After practicing turns around a point at 800 ft AGL a climb was initiated. The acft was unable to clear the rising terrain due to a density alt of aprx 8200 ft.…
- [NTSB SEA85LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA201.md): Cessna 182P · Snohomish, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1985 · N7380S · Substantial damage
  > The acft nosed down during the landing flare. Rwy contact was hard on the main landing gear. The acft bounced and the plt added pwr and re-flared the acft.

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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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