# NTSB investigations: Continental O-470 series, GA

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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## Latest cases

- [NTSB ERA25LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA242.md): Cessna 182 · Nahunta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 26, 2025 · N4953N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to fly an unairworthy airplane, which resulted in fire due to an unsecured carburetor bowl drain plug.
- [NTSB ERA25LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA017.md): Cessna 182 · East Ellijay, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 16, 2024 · N1242M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate compensation for winds during landing., which resulted in a loss of control and an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA23LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA064.md): Beech 95-B55 (T42A) · Athens, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 3, 2022 · N101DC · Substantial damage
  > The operator’s and the pilot’s continued operation of the airplane with a known electrical problem, resulting in a loss of electrical power and a gear-up landing.
- [NTSB ERA22FA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22FA083.md): Cessna 182 · Statesboro, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 8, 2021 · N5776B · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s decision to initiate a visual flight rules flight into dark night instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of control shortly after takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA21LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA037.md): Cessna 180 · Warrenton, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 3, 2020 · N6484X · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to attain the proper touchdown point which resulted in a runway overrun and collision with trees.
- [NTSB ERA20LA329](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA329.md): Cessna 182 · Lincolnton, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 22, 2020 · N2601Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control while maneuvering at a low altitude.
- [NTSB ERA20CA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA301.md): Cessna 182 · Savannah, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Aug 17, 2020 · N21488 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate flare, resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA18FA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18FA231.md): Cessna 182 · Swainsboro, GA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2018 · N4785D · Destroyed
  > The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on available information.
- [NTSB ERA17FA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA107.md): Beech A45 · Climax, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2017 · N3434G · Substantial damage
  > The failure of maintenance personnel to ensure that the throttle and fuel metering unit AN "B" nut was secured, which resulted in a total loss of engine power in flight and a subsequent collision with trees while attempting to land after sunset.
- [NTSB GAA16CA387](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA387.md): Cessna 182 · Hogansville, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 22, 2016 · N9072X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to replace the left fuel cap following the preflight inspection, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a loss of engine power, an emergency landing, and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA15CA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA152.md): Cessna 182L · Waycross, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 10, 2015 · N42667 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use any airport guidance while taxiing, which resulted in geographic disorientation and a takeoff attempt from an inadequate length and unsuitable surface.
- [NTSB ERA14CA365](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA365.md): Cessna 182B · Clayton, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 27, 2014 · N2275G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a collision with a tree and then obstacles during the subsequent aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA10CA418](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA418.md): Cessna 182F · Canon, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 12, 2010 · N3562Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB ERA10LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA026.md): Fuji LM1 · Athens, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 2009 · N2121J · Substantial damage
  > An aerodynamic stall shortly after takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09FA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA185.md): Cessna 182P · Carrollton, GA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 2009 · N1913M · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to continue visual flight rules flight into an area of reduced visibility weather conditions, which resulted in disorientation and subsequent loss of aircraft control.
- [NTSB ATL07CA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07CA075.md): Cessna 182B · ST. Mary's, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 14, 2007 · N2455G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to operate an airplane with known deficiencies in equipment (inoperative carburetor heat control cable) resulting in a total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB ATL06CA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06CA109.md): Cessna 182L · Eatonton, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 22, 2006 · N3415R · Substantial damage
  > The CFI's failure to initiate a go-around when he noticed the flight was high during approach resulting in the flight landing long, overrunning the runway, and colliding with trees. Factors in the accident were a wet runway and a tailwind for landing.
- [NTSB ATL06LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06LA101.md): Cessna 182M · Milledgeville, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2006 · N71471 · Substantial damage
  > The improper fabrication of the oil pressure gauge line by maintenance personnel, which resulted in a loss of engine oil and total loss of engine power during cruise flight.
- [NTSB ATL06LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06LA069.md): Cessna 182B · Gainesville, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 2006 · N7110E · Substantial damage
  > The pilots improper preflight planning and preparation which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ATL04LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA086.md): Cessna 182K · Eden, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 2004 · N4GB · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to improper installation by maintenance personnel which resulted in the mixture control cable becoming disconnected in-flight. Contributing to the severity of the accident was the in-flight collision with trees.
- [NTSB ATL03LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA145.md): Cessna 180 · Pavo, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2003 · N2807A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, resulting in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB ATL03LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA042.md): Cessna 182 · LaFayette, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 2003 · N1415C · Substantial damage
  > In flight loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL03FA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03FA017.md): Cessna 182Q · Cornelia, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 2002 · N58GH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow IFR approach procedures and continue below the minimum descent altitude, which resulted in an inflight collision with trees, and the ground. A factor was the pilot's impairment from a prescription drug.
- [NTSB ATL02LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA157.md): Cessna 182M · Brunswick, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2002 · N71785 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll, which resulted in an on-ground collision with a runway sign. A factor was the pilot's inadvertent application of the right brake.
- [NTSB MIA01LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA233.md): Beech A45 · Eatonton, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2001 · N45GS · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent sliding of the airplane on tall grass when the pilot aborted takeoff and the swerved the airplane to the left of the runway to avoid deer which had walked onto the runway, resulting in the airplanes left wing contacting a tree.
- [NTSB MIA01LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA218.md): Cessna 182R · Winder, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2001 · N2405E · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fatigue failure of the number two piston immediately after takeoff, resulting in collision with trees and the terrain during an emergency descent.
- [NTSB MIA01LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA215.md): Cessna 182Q · Savannah, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2001 · N4916N · Substantial damage
  > The delay of the pilot to perform a go-around following a bounced landing and porpoise, and failure of the pilot to maintain directional control resulting in the airplane departing the runway and colliding with a berm.
- [NTSB ATL01LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA051.md): Cessna 182Q · Ball Ground, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 2001 · N735LX · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll. A factor is the ditch.
- [NTSB MIA01FA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01FA119.md): Beech A-45/T-34A · Claxton, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 2001 · N340JB · Destroyed
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain airspeed while performing an emergency landing after having just taken off with an unsecured fuel cap, which resulted in an inadvertent stall mush, an uncontrolled descent, and an impact with trees.
- [NTSB ATL01LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA045.md): Cessna 182 P · Kennesaw, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 2001 · N21306 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Conditions for carburetor icing were present at the time of the accident.
- [NTSB ATL99LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA130.md): Cessna 182P · Summerville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1999 · N6863M · Substantial damage
  > The missing throttle linkage bolt from the carburetor due to an improper engine installation by maintenance personnel. Factors were the tailwind present during the landing roll and the trees.
- [NTSB ATL99FA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99FA072.md): Beech T-34A · Rydal, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1999 · N140SW · Destroyed
  > Fracture of the wing spar as a result of fatigue cracking that occurred over an unknown number of flights and flight hours with a wing loading spectrum not anticipated during design of the airplane. This report was modified on November 2, 2005.
- [NTSB ATL96FA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96FA018.md): Navion D · Canton, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1995 · N96Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's impairment of judgement and performance due to drugs which led to his overconfidence of personal ability and continued flight into known adverse weather conditions. The weather conditions and dark night were factors.
- [NTSB MIA96LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA022.md): Cessna 182Q · Snellville, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 1995 · N759XV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point on landing. The sunglare and wet grass were factors.
- [NTSB ATL94LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA087.md): Cessna 182B · Ellijay, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 1994 · N2673G · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent deployment of the parachute because of the jumpmaster's inattention to the static line.
- [NTSB ATL93LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA086.md): Cessna 182P · Macon, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 1993 · N9911M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point. A factor was the pilot's failure to select another airport for landing and the intermittant runway and VASI lighting system.
- [NTSB MIA93LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA023.md): Cessna 182 · Macon, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 1992 · N42016 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to stabilize his approach to landing, resulting in the aircraft making a hard landing halfway down the runway.
- [NTSB ATL92LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA135.md): Cessna 182 · Kennesaw, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1992 · N5544B · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate preflight planning by the pilot which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel. A factor was the soft terrain at the forced landing site.
- [NTSB ATL92LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA097.md): Cessna 182J · Cartersville, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1992 · N2656F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to operate the flight controls properly during the takeoff attempt and the pilot's planning decision during rollout.
- [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 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 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 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 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 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 ATL87LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA217.md): Cessna 182A · Warm Springs, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1987 · N169DP · Substantial damage
  > PIC dpted, intending to fly 0.5 hours on tach. Acft had 11 gals of fuel, 5 in left tank & 6 in right tank. PIC made left climbing spiral to 9000 feet and maneuvered in left turn around airport. On a long staight in, final appch eng quit at about 500 feet AGL.…
- [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 ATL85LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA123.md): Cessna 182P · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 1985 · N76RF · Substantial damage
  > The plt lost directional control during ldg when the acft encountered wind gusts and was blown off the rwy.
- [NTSB ATL84LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA081.md): Cessna 182M · Dalton, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 15, 1984 · N91625 · Substantial damage
  > Plt received a wx briefing aprx 1 hr prior to flt during which '...a chance of light icing' was forecast. Aprx 30 mins after takeoff at 6000 ft MSL light rain was encountered. The plt stated that a small amount of ice began to form on the strut and he…
- [NTSB ATL83LA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA333.md): Cessna C-182J · Savannah, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1983 · N2670F · Substantial damage
  > The acft crashed right after takeoff when the it went into an uncommanded uncontrolled turn to the right. The acft was slightly over max gross takeoff weight but the CG was within limits. This acft was equipped with an autopilot. Post accident investigation…

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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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'GA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  AND 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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