# NTSB investigations: Continental O-470 series, NC

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 ERA24FA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24FA294.md): Cessna 182 · Rutherfordton, NC · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 8, 2024 · N2198G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from clouds, resulting in controlled flight into terrain due to mountain obscuration.
- [NTSB ERA24LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA025.md): Cessna 305 · Williamston, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 28, 2023 · N19YM · Substantial damage
  > Loss of directional control to avoid a deer during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a culvert.
- [NTSB ERA22LA356](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA356.md): Cessna 182C · Holly Ridge, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 4, 2022 · N8865T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance of powerlines on final approach.
- [NTSB ERA21LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA113.md): Cessna 182 · Rockingham, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 23, 2021 · N42714 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a subsequent hard landing and a runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA19LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA131.md): Cessna 182 · Brevard, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 13, 2019 · N8905X · Substantial damage
  > The mechanic's failure to notice that the left front seat left front roller housing disengaged from the seat rail during recent maintenance, and the pilot's failure to detect the disengaged roller housing during the preflight inspection, which resulted in the…
- [NTSB GAA19CA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA064.md): Cessna 182 · Charlotte, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 16, 2018 · N8903X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA18LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA055.md): Cessna 182 · Burlington, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 2017 · N199RN · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from another airplane before beginning an inverted flight maneuver, which resulted in a collision with the airplane when he rolled his airplane upright.
- [NTSB GAA16CA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA081.md): Cessna 182 · Salisbury, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 28, 2015 · N2000R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing flare, causing the airplane to balloon and land hard.
- [NTSB ERA14FA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA313.md): Cessna 182 · Littleton, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 2014 · N182PE · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel's application of sealant to the engine case halves during engine overhaul, contrary to manufacturer's instructions, which resulted in internal failure of the engine due to the loss of case bolt torque.
- [NTSB ERA14CA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA082.md): Cessna 182H · Littleton, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 27, 2013 · N1833X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA13LA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA262.md): Cessna 182P · Brevard, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 2013 · N6525M · Substantial damage
  > The cylinder manufacturer's misalignment of the exhaust valve guides in the No. 2 cylinder during manufacture, which resulted in the exhaust valve sticking and the pushrod breaking and the subsequent total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA13CA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA141.md): Cessna 180 · Halifax, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 20, 2013 · N9411C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to land in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a loss of airplane directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA12LA358](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA358.md): Cessna 182C · Efland, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 2011 · N8527T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a collision with a ditch.
- [NTSB ERA11LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA249.md): Beech D-45 (T-34B) · Linden, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2011 · N93013 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate takeoff performance planning and procedures, which resulted in an attempted takeoff on a grass runway that was not long enough for the given conditions and airplane configuration.
- [NTSB ERA10CA448](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA448.md): Cessna 182E · Edenton, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 27, 2010 · N3351Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions while landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB MIA08CA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA151.md): Cessna 182P · Salisbury, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 16, 2008 · N52415 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare during landing.
- [NTSB NYC08CA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA016.md): Cessna 182 · Hendersonville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 19, 2007 · N1437S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to calculate weight and balance prior to departure, which resulted in departure above the maximum allowable gross weight, and the airplane's inability to climb. Contributing to the accident was the high density altitude.
- [NTSB NYC07FA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07FA145.md): Cessna 182C · Hiddenite, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2007 · N8691T · Destroyed
  > Carburetor icing, which resulted in a loss of engine power. Also causal, was the pilots' failure to maintain airspeed during the forced landing, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB NYC07LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA144.md): Beech T-34A · Maxton, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2007 · N55192 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL07FA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07FA083.md): Cessna 182Q · Asheville, NC · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 4, 2007 · N735DP · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the directional gyro and attitude indicator due to a vacuum system leak caused by a loose fitting. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to execute a partial panel, no-gyro approach.
- [NTSB ATL07CA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07CA008.md): Cessna CE-180-A · Statesville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 13, 2006 · N180VT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in an on-ground collision with the runway.
- [NTSB ATL06CA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06CA132.md): Cessna 180K · Mooresville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 28, 2006 · N64382 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB ATL06CA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06CA064.md): Cessna L-19 · Kenly, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 12, 2006 · N711WN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued operation of the airplane with known deficiencies (tail wheel steering) which resulted in loss of directional control during the takeoff roll, and a ground loop.
- [NTSB ATL04FA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04FA069.md): Cessna 182A · Traphill, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 2004 · N4744D · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. Contributing factors were conditions conducive for carburetor icing.
- [NTSB ATL04LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA063.md): Cessna 182G · Taylorsville, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 3, 2004 · N3102S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the checklist, resulting in a loss of directional control on the takeoff roll when the seat moved rearward, and on ground collision with an embankment.
- [NTSB ATL03LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA119.md): Cessna 182J · Southern Pines, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2003 · N3435F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB MIA02CA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02CA174.md): Cessna 188B · Pikesville, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 25, 2002 · N21689 · Substantial damage
  > The inability of the pilot to see the.250 inch diameter unmarked cable resulting in the in-flight collision with the cable and substantial damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB ATL02LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA148.md): Cessna 182H · Burnsville, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2002 · N2008X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged distance and speed, and did not attain the proper touchdown point during landing, resulting in an overrun of the runway.
- [NTSB MIA02LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA123.md): Cessna CE-182-A · Siler City, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2002 · N9996B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ATL02LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA132.md): Cessna 182 · Saint Pauls, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2002 · N2044X · Substantial damage
  > The pilots improper flare, during an attempted landing.
- [NTSB ATL01LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA037.md): Cessna 182J · Durham, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 2001 · N2968F · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Conditions for carburetor icing were present at the time of the accident.
- [NTSB MIA01LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA059.md): Cessna 182A · Parkton, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 7, 2001 · N5883B · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during a normal descent due to fuel starvation for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA01LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA052.md): Cessna 305A · Morganton, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 2000 · N143F · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain aircraft control about the aircraft's lateral axis during landing rollout, and the resultant nose over.
- [NTSB MIA00LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA233.md): Cessna 188B · Washington, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2000 · N4439Q · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reason, resulting in a forced landing, and subsequent impact with a ditch.
- [NTSB MIA99LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA192.md): Cessna 182Q · Rock Springs, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1999 · N4784N · Substantial damage
  > **This report was modified on 2/24/2016. Refer to the public docket for this accident for additional information.** Inadequate preflight by the commercial pilot/CFI receiving instruction resulting in an in-flight loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB MIA99LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA094.md): Cessna 182J · Franklin, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 1999 · N460JM · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane on final approach resulting in the in-flight collision with trees and the ground.
- [NTSB ATL99LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA018.md): Cessna 182Q · Hickory, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1998 · N759LH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly recover from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB MIA98LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA204.md): Cessna 182P · Concord, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1998 · N7619N · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain directional control and his failure to maintain wingtip clearance with trees that border the right side of the runway.
- [NTSB MIA98LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA028.md): Cessna 182A · Parkton, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1997 · N5883B · Substantial damage
  > improper installation of an auto battery cable which led to an in-flight fire due to the chaffed cable.
- [NTSB ATL94LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA143.md): Cessna 182F · Raeford, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1994 · N3513U · Substantial damage
  > An engine power loss due to water in the fuel system, and the pilot's inadequate preflight of the aircraft. A factor was the presence of trees at the forced landing area.
- [NTSB ATL94LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA135.md): Cessna 182K · Chapel Hill, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1994 · N2452Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point during landing. Factors were the wet, grass runway conditions.
- [NTSB MIA93LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA024.md): Cessna 182B · Aberdeen, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1992 · N2649G · Substantial damage
  > The improper in flight decision of the pilot in command to attempt a long landing, downwind on a short wet sod runway. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the pilot in command to execute a go around when observing the wind and landing conditions.
- [NTSB ATL92LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA095.md): Cessna 180B · Jacksonville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 1992 · N5127E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to ensure an adequate supply of fuel for the planned flight; which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor was the high vegetation in the forced landing field.
- [NTSB ATL91LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA151.md): Cessna 182L · Macon, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1991 · N3146R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to accurately judge the distance required to stop the airplane. A factor in the accident was the wet, grass runway surface at the time of the accident.
- [NTSB ATL90LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA164.md): Cessna 182N · Knightdale, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1990 · N9136G · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to execute timely go around procedures. The pilot's lack of experience in this make and model of airplane were factors in the accident.
- [NTSB ATL90LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA148.md): Cessna 182 · Sanford, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1990 · N58469 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the no.1 piston, for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a complete loss of engine power. A factor to the accident was, the forced landing in a soft field.
- [NTSB ATL90FA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90FA132.md): Cessna 182E · Newland, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1990 · N9244X · Destroyed
  > Attempted VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB ATL90LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA082.md): Cessna 182 · Louisburg, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 1990 · N5322B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the take off roll.
- [NTSB ATL89FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA061.md): Cessna 210B · Mt Airy, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1988 · N210RW · Destroyed
  > The pilot attempted to locate the destination airport in instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain a sufficient altitude to avoid the terrain in the area. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot' overconfidence in his…
- [NTSB ATL88LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA212.md): Cessna 310 · New Bern, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1988 · N670R · Substantial damage
  > The plt rptd the lt engine lost pwr on 'very short final'. Shortly thereafter, he heard the stall warning. The airplane rolled and yawed left, and crashed nose-down short of the rwy. The acft was examined the next day by an FAA inspector; he rptd finding no…

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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" = 'NC' 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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