# NTSB investigations: Continental O-470 series, ME

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.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB GAA19CA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA214.md): Cessna 180 · Limington, ME · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 14, 2019 · N4796B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during touchdown, which resulted in runway excursion onto snow.
- [NTSB GAA15CA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA068.md): Cessna 180 · Hartland, ME · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 4, 2015 · N2724X · Substantial damage
  > Abnormal runway contact which precipitated a loss of control and nose-over.
- [NTSB ERA14LA446](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA446.md): Cessna 180B · Piscataquis County, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2014 · N180GK · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue fracture of the No. 3 exhaust valve, which initiated at the outer surface of the valve stem and resulted in the subsequent total loss of engine power over terrain unsuitable for landing.
- [NTSB ERA13CA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA216.md): Cessna 180 · Bethel, ME · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 28, 2013 · N180VW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB NYC08CA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA101.md): Cessna 182K · Greenville, ME · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 15, 2008 · N3047Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident were the snow covered runway and sun glare light conditions.
- [NTSB NYC07CA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA163.md): Cessna 182K · Matincus Island, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 8, 2007 · N2762Q · Substantial damage
  > An evasive maneuver to avoid a bird, while on final approach, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees.
- [NTSB NYC06CA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA084.md): Cessna 180F · Greenville, ME · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 25, 2006 · N2165Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, resulting in a ground loop. A factor was the rough/uneven runway condition.
- [NTSB NYC06CA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA060.md): Cessna 305A · Seboeis, ME · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 20, 2006 · N5300G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines, while attempting to land on a frozen lake.
- [NTSB NYC03LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA196.md): Cessna 180D · Greenville, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2003 · N6445X · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate installation and inspection of an aileron cable by maintenance personnel, which resulted in a loss of control in-flight and subsequent collision with water.
- [NTSB NYC98LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA176.md): Cessna 182Q · Bingham, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1998 · N735PS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inattention to changing wind conditions, and lack of correction for the change. A factor in the accident was the damp grass runway.
- [NTSB BFO92LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA086.md): Cessna 180 · Sanford, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1992 · N1607C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions.
- [NTSB NYC92LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA116.md): Cessna 180K · Greenville, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1992 · N2816K · Substantial damage
  > The pilots decision to initiate a step turn into the wind. Factors related to the accident were the crosswind and gusts.
- [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 NYC84LA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA278.md): Cessna C182 · Norridgewock, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1984 · N90G · Substantial damage
  > A parachte became entangled in the horizontal stabilizer while the acft was maneuvering to drop the parachutists. The acft made a hard landing after the parachustist disengaged from the acft. The acft stabilizer spar was damaged in the encounter and the lack…
- [NTSB NYC83LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA123.md): Cessna 180H · Greenville, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1983 · N9052M · Substantial damage
  > The wx was estimated at 2,000 to 2,500 ft overcast when the flt departed Greenville at 1820. Horseshoe pond is 1,500 ft MSL & surrounded by 2,700 ft mountains. As the acft approached the pass the pond was visible. However a south wind prevailed & fog had…
- [NTSB NYC82FA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82FA193.md): Cessna 180H · Porter, ME · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1982 · N2800T · Substantial damage
  > The acft was taking off from a pond which is about 4,200 ft at its longest length. A power line extends across the pond about 2,000 ft from the south end. The acft was observed to takeoff to the north remaining on the water while passing under the wires. The…
- [NTSB NYC82DA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA127.md): Cessna 182H · Fort Fairfield, ME · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 18, 1982 · N8558S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot stated that the aircraft was slow to accelerate in loose gravel at the beginning of the takeoff roll. He reported that he rotated for takeoff before reaching his abort point about 1000 ft down the 2100 ft runway. He stated that the aircraft was not…
- [NTSB NYC81FNC01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81FNC01.md): Cessna 180 · Millinocket, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Nov 11, 1981 · N7955V · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC81FNC16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81FNC16.md): Cessna 180 · Greenville, ME · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 25, 1981 · N3336T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC80FNC47](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC80FNC47.md): Cessna 180H · Livermore, ME · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 25, 1980 · N3426Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC79DNC19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC79DNC19.md): Cessna 182 · Greenville, ME · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 21, 1979 · N5759J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC79DNC13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC79DNC13.md): Cessna 180 · Bangor, ME · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 19, 1978 · N91470 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC78FNC23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC78FNC23.md): Cessna 180J · Augusta, ME · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 18, 1978 · N573JF · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC77FNC23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC77FNC23.md): Cessna 182P · Stonington, ME · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 8, 1977 · N6067F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC75AN114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC75AN114.md): Cessna 180 · Greenville, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 1, 1975 · N8626X · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC75DNC24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC75DNC24.md): Cessna 180 · Otter Pond, ME · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 8, 1975 · N9CG · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC74DNC09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC74DNC09.md): Cessna 180 · Greenville, ME · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 19, 1973 · N8213V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC73FNC19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC73FNC19.md): Cessna 182 · Sanford, ME · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 31, 1972 · N5610B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC71DNC26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC71DNC26.md): Cessna 180 · Baring, ME · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 23, 1971 · N2926A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC71FNC22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC71FNC22.md): Cessna 182B · Mexico, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Apr 12, 1971 · N2566G · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC69F0199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC69F0199.md): Beech H35 · Augusta, ME · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 19, 1968 · N7914D · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC68F0095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC68F0095.md): Meyers 200-C · Portland, ME · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 2, 1967 · N189M · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC67D0536](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC67D0536.md): Cessna 180 · Greenville, ME · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 10, 1967 · N8624X · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC66A0143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC66A0143.md): Cessna 180 · Onawa, ME · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jun 6, 1966 · N2165Z · Destroyed
- [NTSB UNK64X0740](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X0740.md): Beechcraft H35 · Portland, ME · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 29, 1964 · N7914D · Substantial damage

## 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" = 'ME' 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=ME

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