# NTSB investigations: Continental O-470 series, IA

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 ANC26LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA020.md): Cessna 182Q · Mapleton, IA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Oct 29, 2025 · N735ZD · Substantial damage
  > On October 29, 2025, at about 1200 Central daylight time, a Cessna 182Q, N735ZD, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Mapleton, Iowa. The pilot and three passengers were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code…
- [NTSB CEN23LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA251.md): Cessna 180 · Osceola, IA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 21, 2023 · N3127C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the tailwheel equipped airplane during a crosswind landing.
- [NTSB CEN23LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA076.md): Cessna 182M · Council Bluffs, IA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 5, 2023 · N71494 · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB CEN21LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA138.md): Cessna 182F · Millville, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 24, 2021 · N3209U · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate maintenance/inspection of the airplane, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to oil starvation.
- [NTSB GAA15CA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA125.md): Cessna 180B · Waterloo, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 6, 2015 · N5067E · Substantial damage
  > The incorrect installation of the secondary seat stop reel which resulted in the pilot's loss of control when the seat moved full aft during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN11LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA148.md): Beech H35 · Des Moines, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 2010 · N5537D · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel planning.
- [NTSB CEN09LA491](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA491.md): Cessna 182J · Iowa Falls, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2009 · N989TP · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > Both pilots' failure to execute adequate visual lookout, resulting in the two airplanes colliding over the runway.
- [NTSB CHI07CA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA136.md): Cessna 182P · Traer, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 10, 2007 · N52621 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing on the grass airstrip. A contributing factor was the pilot's limited experience operating on grass runways. Additional factors were the runway cone struck during landing and the irrigation…
- [NTSB CHI04LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA001.md): Cessna 182A · Shenandoah, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 2003 · N3772D · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason during cruise and the unsuitable terrain for landing encountered by the pilot. The factors to the accident were the dark night, the corn crop, and the ditch.
- [NTSB CHI03FA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03FA088.md): Cessna 182R · North English, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 2003 · N6211E · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall. Contributing to the accident was the CFI's improper decision to attempt to takeoff from a short, grass taxiway instead of departing from a runway aligned with the prevailing winds,…
- [NTSB CHI96LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA080.md): Cessna 182J · Waukon, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 1996 · N2916F · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and his failure to maintain directional control while taxiing. Factors in the accident were the icy runway and the gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB CHI96LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA020.md): Cessna 180A · Goose Lake, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1995 · N185F · Substantial damage
  > inadequate maintenance, inadequate preflight by the pilot, and a loose fuel tank cap that allowed siphoning of fuel, buckling of the right fuel bladder, fuel exhaustion, and loss of engine power. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, and the soft…
- [NTSB CHI94LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA057.md): Cessna 182 · Centerville, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 1993 · N4791D · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane during the flight. Factors related to the accident were the inaccurate fuel consumption calculations for the airplane and the fence.
- [NTSB CHI93LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA255.md): Cessna 182 · Prairie City, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1993 · N91162 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's premature liftoff. Factors in the accident are the soft and wet sod runway.
- [NTSB CHI93LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA001.md): Cessna 182C · Marion, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1992 · N8773T · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI92LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA070.md): Cessna 180H · Shenandoah, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1991 · N2776X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control. An associated factor is the pilot's lack of experience in this type operation (crosswind takeoffs).
- [NTSB MKC88LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88LA035.md): Cessna 182Q · Davenport, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1987 · N96934 · Substantial damage
  > The PIC had chosen rwy 15 for the LOC app and was cleared by approach control. The PIC stated that he cancelled his IFR flt plan entering clear conditions at 3,000 ft. the PIC further stated that he planned an approach using a ltl higher spd for the gusty…
- [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 MKC85LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85LA174.md): Cessna 180 · Ames, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1985 · N3161C · Substantial damage
  > The desired rwy (19) was closed at the destination, so the plt landed on rwy 13 with a 15 kt x-wind. The x-wind was within the capability of the acft & the plt. After touchdown, the plt used full rudder & brake to maintain directional control. However, he…
- [NTSB MKC85LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85LA160.md): Cessna 180J · Fort Dodge, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1985 · N180DH · Substantial damage
  > N180DH was landing on a 6,547 x 150 ft, dry, asphalt, runway with a lt quartering headwind at 15, with gust to 20 KTS. The plt said he made a full flap, full stall, 3PT, landing. The acft was aligned with the rwy centerline but after a short roll the acft…
- [NTSB MKC83LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83LA132.md): Cessna 182F · Dows, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1983 · N3568U · Substantial damage
  > The acft nosed over during takeoff. The rwy used was 090 and the wind was from 170 degrees at 17 KTS. The plt said the acfts right wing raised followed by the tail and then the left wing dropped impacting the sod rwy before the acft nosed over.
- [NTSB MKC82DA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82DA100.md): Cessna 182B · Milford, IA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 12, 1982 · N5392B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot reported that he was low on fuel and was flying over the airstrip before landing to drop a banner that he was towing. Shortly after the banner was released, the aircraft encountered turbulence causing the aircraft to go into a steep bank. At about…
- [NTSB MKC82DCD02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82DCD02.md): Cessna 182 · Webster City, IA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 12, 1981 · N3184Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC81FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC81FA039.md): Cessna 182 · New Virginia, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jun 8, 1981 · N9375H · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI81DEE25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81DEE25.md): Cessna 172 · Bellevue, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Apr 1, 1981 · N12119 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC81DCD04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC81DCD04.md): Cessna 180J · Thompson, IA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 23, 1980 · N7510K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC81FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC81FA009.md): Cessna 305A · Denison, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Nov 29, 1980 · N5262G · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC81DCD03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC81DCD03.md): Cessna 180 · Knoxville, IA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 29, 1980 · N9712B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC80DCD32](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC80DCD32.md): Cessna 182L · Leon, IA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 30, 1980 · N3182R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC79DCD42](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC79DCD42.md): Cessna 182P · Kossuth, IA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 27, 1979 · N7337Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC79DCD31](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC79DCD31.md): Cessna 180 · Lawton, IA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 14, 1979 · N4626B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC77DCD12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC77DCD12.md): Cessna 182 · Clarion, IA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 17, 1977 · N2508R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC76FCD37](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC76FCD37.md): Tecumseh Spec · Madrid, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Apr 11, 1976 · N200AM · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC76DCD32](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC76DCD32.md): Beech H35 · Des Moines, IA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 17, 1976 · N356B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC76FCD18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC76FCD18.md): Cessna 182F · Waukon, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Nov 1, 1975 · N3360U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC74FCD42](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC74FCD42.md): Cessna 182 · Cedar Rapids, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jun 20, 1974 · N5715B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC74DCD02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC74DCD02.md): Cessna 182 · Waterloo, IA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 15, 1973 · N2612F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC73DCD34](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC73DCD34.md): Cessna 182 · West Union, IA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 4, 1972 · N3056F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC73AK014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC73AK014.md): Beech H35 · Marion, IA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 4, 1972 · N7940D · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC73FCD03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC73FCD03.md): Cessna 180 · Iowa City, IA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 16, 1972 · N1508C · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
- [NTSB MKC72DCD31](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC72DCD31.md): Cessna 182G · Des Moines, IA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 13, 1971 · N3240S · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC71DGD90](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC71DGD90.md): Cessna 180 · Fort Dodge, IA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 10, 1971 · N9175C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC71DCD67](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC71DCD67.md): Cessna 180 · Creson, IA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 7, 1971 · N7813A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC71DCD63](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC71DCD63.md): Cessna 182 · Waterloo, IA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 6, 1971 · N5418B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC71DCD48](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC71DCD48.md): Cessna 182A · Fairfield, IA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 1, 1971 · N4749D · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC71DCD47](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC71DCD47.md): Cessna 182J · Mason City, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Dec 27, 1970 · N2857F · No damage
- [NTSB MKC71FCD41](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC71FCD41.md): Cessna 182J · Oskaloosa, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Dec 18, 1970 · N3136F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC70DCD42](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC70DCD42.md): Cessna 182 · Muscatine, IA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 26, 1970 · N71573 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC70DCD27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC70DCD27.md): Bellanca 14-19 · Creston, IA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 12, 1970 · N9849B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC70AK053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC70AK053.md): Cessna 182M · Adair, IA · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Apr 12, 1970 · N91598 · Destroyed

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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" = 'IA' 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
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=17026&state=IA

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