# NTSB investigations: Continental O-470 series, MI

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 CEN26LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA216.md): Cessna 182P · Northport, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 20, 2026 · N86289 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to resume taxiing on a turf runway that was unable to adequately support the airplane's weight, which resulted in the nose landing gear sinking into the soft ground and the propeller striking the terrain.
- [NTSB CEN25LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA195.md): Cessna 182 · Charlevoix, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 2, 2025 · N71149 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain pitch control during the takeoff that resulted in multiple bounces and substantial damage to the fuselage.
- [NTSB CEN24LA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA336.md): Cessna 182D · Coopersville, MI · Accident · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 31, 2024 · N9020X · Substantial damage
  > The loss of airplane control while landing.
- [NTSB CEN24LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA265.md): Cessna 180 · Le Roy, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 14, 2024 · N7827K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while performing a go-around, which resulted in an inflight collision with trees.
- [NTSB CEN21FA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21FA220.md): Cessna 182 · St. Louis, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 17, 2021 · N2430X · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate visual lookout to ensure clearance from the radio tower and its guy wires. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s unnecessary use of his mobile device during the flight, which diminished his attention/monitoring…
- [NTSB CEN20CA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA193.md): Cessna 182 · Ionia, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · May 22, 2020 · N5179D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing was the pilot getting his shoe caught in the rudder pedal.
- [NTSB GAA17CA485](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA485.md): Cessna 182 · Sparta, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 12, 2017 · N52450 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN17LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA178.md): Cessna 182G · Manistee, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2017 · N2056R · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the airplane owner and maintenance personnel to follow the propeller manufacturer's recommend overhaul schedule, which resulted in a fatigue fracture of the propeller blade actuating pin and a loss of thrust in flight.
- [NTSB GAA16CA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA196.md): Cessna 182 · Moorestown, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 14, 2016 · N958HP · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight bird strike, which resulted in wind screen damage.
- [NTSB CEN15CA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA016.md): Cessna 180B · Coloma, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 11, 2014 · N180CT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not use the departure checklist, resulting in an inadvertent landing with the pontoon wheels extended.
- [NTSB CEN13LA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA286.md): Cessna 182C · Fremont, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 2013 · N9075T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion while in the traffic pattern.
- [NTSB CEN13FA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA069.md): Cessna 310B · Mancelona, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 2012 · N5419A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane after a loss of right engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination revealed no preimpact malfunction or anomaly that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB CEN12LA635](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA635.md): Cessna 182P · Mecosta, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2012 · N58844 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB CEN12TA604](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12TA604.md): Cessna 182P · Newberry, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Sep 2, 2012 · N5981J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane due to distraction from a combination of smoke in the cockpit and a sudden turbulence encounter while on short final approach. The cause of the cockpit smoke could not be determined due to the extensive…
- [NTSB CEN12IA385](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12IA385.md): Cessna 182 · Fowlerville, MI · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 27, 2012 · N287TC · Minor damage
  > The airplane’s encounter with clear air turbulence, which caused a momentary loss of control and minor damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB CEN11CA518](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA518.md): Cessna 180D · Oscoda, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 24, 2011 · N6425X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to retract the landing gear before a water landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to use a checklist.
- [NTSB CEN11CA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA038.md): Cessna 182L · Mancelona, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 19, 2010 · N808HC · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power in flight due to the failure of the engine's No. 5 piston.
- [NTSB CEN11CA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA025.md): Cessna 182Q · Sparta, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 2, 2010 · N759BJ · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent collision with a deer during a night takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI08CA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA236.md): Beech H35 · Bay City, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 2, 2008 · N5430D · Substantial damage
  > The checklist not followed and the inadvertent wheels up landing by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI08LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA115.md): Cessna 182 · Romeo, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 2008 · N5358B · Substantial damage
  > The misjudged landing flare by the pilot, and the inadequate landing gear inspection/repair procedure used by other maintenance personnel, resulting in the failure of the main landing gear strut during landing.
- [NTSB CHI08CA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA094.md): Cessna 182 · Traverse City, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 26, 2008 · N5338B · Substantial damage
  > The unstabalized approach performed by the student pilot and the go-around not performed by the student pilot. Additional causes were the inadequate recovery from a bounced landing and the directional control not obtained by the student pilot. Contributing…
- [NTSB CHI07CA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA001.md): Cessna 180K · Barton City, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 1, 2006 · N64257 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point and his inadvertent selection of a downwind runway, which resulted in the overrun. A contributing factor was the tailwind encountered during landing. Additional factors were the wet, turf runway, and the…
- [NTSB CHI06CA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA203.md): Cessna 182 · Napoleon, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 18, 2006 · N6155B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to perform a go-around which resulted in landing long on the airstrip. Factors associated with the accident were the tailwind, the pilot's selection of runway direction, the fence posts, the fence, and the trees which were contacted.
- [NTSB CHI06CA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA176.md): Cessna 182A · Jackson, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 6, 2006 · N4780D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight planning which led to the exhaustion of the fuel supply during the flight. The overload failure of the nose landing gear was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI05CA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA166.md): Cessna 182F · Lapeer, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 26, 2005 · N3184U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection due to his failure to physically verify the security of the fuel tank caps, the unsecured fuel tank cap and fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CHI04CA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA259.md): Schroeder Wichawk · New Hudson, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 12, 2004 · N227PS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain directional control during takeoff roll. A factor was the VASI light.
- [NTSB CHI04CA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA218.md): Cessna 305A · Frankfort, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 8, 2004 · N54517 · Substantial damage
  > The tow pilot failed to maintain directional control during takeoff roll and failed to abort the takeoff. Additionally, the tow pilot failed to attain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall. The tailwind and the tall grass were contributing factors.
- [NTSB CHI03LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA205.md): Cessna 182Q · Empire, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2003 · N95890 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff. A contributing factor to the accident included the pilot not utilizing all available engine power during the entire takeoff. Additional factors were the improper wing flap setting and the cherry-tree orchard.
- [NTSB CHI02FA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA172.md): Cessna 182A · Foster City, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2002 · N5034D · Destroyed
  > The incapacitation of the pilot. A contributing factor was the pilot and medical examiner providing false information on the pilot's medical applications.
- [NTSB CHI02LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA054.md): Cessna 182K · Nashville, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 2001 · N2607Q · Substantial damage
  > the pilot exceeding the proper touchdown point on the runway during the landing and his improper in-flight planning and decision. Factors relating to the accident were the pilot misjudging his speed and distance during the landing and the ditch.
- [NTSB CHI01LA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA280.md): Cessna 182A · Grosse Ile, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2001 · N4080D · Substantial damage
  > Both the CFI and the student pilot on board improperly flared the airplane and the CFI's failure to perform remedial action during the landing.
- [NTSB CHI99LA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA291.md): Cessna 182 · Tecumseh, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1999 · N6284A · Substantial damage
  > fracture of the right main landing gear strut.
- [NTSB CHI99LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA251.md): Cessna 180 · Frankfort, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1999 · N9330C · Substantial damage
  > the inadequate flare and the go-around not performed by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI98LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA246.md): Cessna 182L · Mackinac Island, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1998 · N42184 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain a stabilized approach and a touchdown point. The factors contributing to the accident were the pilot in command's improper use of flaps and his not performing a go-around. An additional factor was the pilot in command not using…
- [NTSB CHI98LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA214.md): Cessna 188B · South Haven, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1998 · N9209R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot misjudging his distance and not maintaining the proper altitude. A factor was trees.
- [NTSB CHI97LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA273.md): Cessna 188B · South Haven, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1997 · N21639 · Substantial damage
  > failure of a connecting rod in the engine assembly, which resulted in loss of engine power and a forced landing. Factors relating to the accident were: lack of a recommended engine overhaul, and the lack of suitable terrain for an emergency landing.
- [NTSB CHI97LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA065.md): Cessna 182J · Gaylord, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 1997 · N3128F · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions which resulted in a failure to maintain proper runway alignment. Factors associated with the accident were: the gusty, crosswind condition, the pilot's failure to perform a go-around, and the…
- [NTSB CHI96LA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA304.md): Cessna 150M · Traverse City, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1996 · N9352U · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot of the Cessna 180, N2406C, to maintaining proper spacing from the Cessna 150M, N9352U. A factor relating to this accident was the Cessna 180 pilot's diverted attention.
- [NTSB CHI96LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA115.md): Cessna 182H · East Jordan, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1996 · N8427S · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the terrain during the landing. Factors related to the accident were the snow covered ice pile at the end of the runway and the pilot's perception of the height of the pile.
- [NTSB CHI95LA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA319.md): Cessna 182 · Yale, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1995 · N97109 · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power due to an inadequate fuel supply leading to fuel exhaustion. The inadvertent stall during the forced landing was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI95LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA209.md): Cessna 182S · New Haven, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1995 · N2423Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper raising of the flaps during the aborted landing. Factors associated with this accident were the pilot selecting the wrong runway, not attaining the appropriate touchdown point on the runway, and delay in aborting the landing.
- [NTSB CHI94LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA028.md): Cessna 182 · Belleville, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 1993 · N6353A · Destroyed
  > was wind information not used by the pilot-in-command and a resultant exceeding of the airplane's performance capabilities.
- [NTSB CHI93LA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA317.md): Cessna 182M · Ironwood, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1993 · N91705 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare for landing.
- [NTSB CHI92LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA242.md): Cessna 182R · Litchfield, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1992 · N5446N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to use all available runway and his not aborting the takeoff when the wing contacted the corn. A factor was the corn along side the runway.
- [NTSB CHI92LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA239.md): Cessna 182BTW · Plymouth, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1992 · N2387G · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent ground loop.
- [NTSB CHI92LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA112.md): Cessna 182Q · Munising, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 1992 · N96381 · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate maintenance inspection to remove water from the fuel system, and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB CHI91LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA198.md): Cessna 180 · Grayling, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1991 · N2755C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll.
- [NTSB CHI91LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA148.md): Cessna 182L · Port Huron, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1991 · N2432Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate landing flare during the forced landing. The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI91LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA040.md): Cessna 182 · Howell, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1990 · N70608 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to re-fueling not performed by the PIC. Contributing factors were fuel consumption calculations misjudged by the PIC.
- [NTSB CHI91FA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91FA026.md): Cessna 182D · Walker, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1990 · N9075X · Destroyed
  > VFR flight into IMC conditions. Factors related to the accident are failure to obtain a preflight weather briefing, becoming lost/disoriented, induction air filter icing, excessive workload, and lack of total experience in type of operation.

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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" = 'MI' 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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