# NTSB investigations: Continental O-470 series, NE

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 CEN25LA376](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA376.md): Cessna 180H · Omaha, NE · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 13, 2025 · N180BT · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in the tailwheel equipped airplane.
- [NTSB CEN25FA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25FA157.md): Cessna 180 · Fremont, NE · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Apr 19, 2025 · N2908C · Substantial damage
  > On April 18, 2025, about 2011 central daylight time, a Cessna 180, N2908C, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Fremont, Nebraska. The pilot and two passengers were fatally injured. The flight was conducted as a Title 14 Code of…
- [NTSB GAA17CA508](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA508.md): Cessna 182 · North Platte, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 22, 2017 · N2465G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB GAA16CA470](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA470.md): Cessna 182 · Diller, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 7, 2016 · N1928X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to go around after overshooting his intended touchdown point, which resulted in impact with farm equipment and terrain during an aborted landing attempt.
- [NTSB GAA16CA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA063.md): Cessna 182D · Hamlet, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 24, 2015 · N8983X · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's incorrect brake application which resulted in a runway excursion and a nose over.
- [NTSB CEN14CA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA302.md): Cessna 180 · Springview, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 16, 2014 · N1545C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing in a crosswind. Contributing to the accident was the gusty crosswind.
- [NTSB CEN13CA538](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA538.md): Cessna 182J · Hyannis, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 7, 2013 · N3480F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not adequately compensate for the gusty wind conditions which resulted in a loss of directional control during the landing.
- [NTSB CEN11LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA089.md): Cessna 180 · Omaha, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 2010 · N3246D · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to a stuck check valve in the carburetor acceleration pump, resulting in an improper fuel mixture when the pilot attempted to add power.
- [NTSB CEN09LA542](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA542.md): Cessna 182 · Weeping Water, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2009 · N1921X · Substantial damage
  > The pilots' improper execution of soft/short field take-off procedures.
- [NTSB CHI02LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA207.md): Cessna C180A · Ogallala, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2002 · N5359D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft. The open window diverting the pilot's attention was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB CHI02LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA130.md): Cessna 180 · Hyannis, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 2002 · N9135C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain directional control and executed improper use of the brakes. A factor associated with the accident was the soft terrain.
- [NTSB CHI02LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA026.md): Cessna 182A · Wahoo, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 2001 · N3916D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation resulting in fuel exhaustion during cruise flight, and the unsuitable terrain for landing encountered by the pilot during the subsequent forced landing. Factors relating to the accident were the pilot's…
- [NTSB CHI99LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA084.md): Beech 35 · Lincoln, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 1999 · N5540D · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to perform an aircraft preflight which resulted in him selecting a fuel tank which had insufficient fuel for the flight and the subsequent fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CHI99LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA050.md): Cessna 310 · Ashland, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1998 · N3027D · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's not refueling the airplane to avoid fuel exhaustion, and his inadequate preflight planning. A factor was fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CHI99LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA014.md): Cessna 182 · Weeping Water, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 1998 · N2291G · Substantial damage
  > the pilot failed to maintain directional control. A factor was the uneven runway condition.
- [NTSB CHI94LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA190.md): Cessna 182 · Omaha, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1994 · N5380N · Substantial damage
  > inadvertant VFR flight into IMC conditions and the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors related to the accident were the ground fog and rough terrain encountered.
- [NTSB CHI91LA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA262.md): Cessna 310 · Plattsmouth, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1991 · N4827B · Substantial damage
  > Improper maintenance by the owner/pilot. A factor related to the accident was the built-up of corrosion on he landing gear retraction system.
- [NTSB CHI91LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA189.md): Cessna 180 · Wausa, NE · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1991 · N1721C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed decision to turn around after encountering IFR flight conditions. Factors were restricted forward visibility and power lines.
- [NTSB CHI91LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA158.md): Cessna 180 · Scottsbluff, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 1991 · N66266 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Factors related to the accident were a crosswind condition and lack of total experience in type of aircraft by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI91LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA119.md): Cessna 182P · Loup City, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 1991 · N91376 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing/touchdown. A related factor was the pilot's lack of total flight experience.
- [NTSB MKC84LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA191.md): Cessna 182N · Beaver City, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1984 · N92522 · Destroyed
  > The acft was landed on an uncontrolled arpt toward the nnw, & after touchdown, it did not slow down adequetely. According to the plt, he elected to ground loop the acft rather than to continue off the end of the rwy. During the attempted ground loop, the acft…
- [NTSB MKC84LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA104.md): Cessna 182 · Lincoln, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1984 · N9996H · Substantial damage
  > During landing roll on the runway with crosswind conditions and restricted visibility due to ice on the windshield the acft slid left on the ice and collided with a snow bank, damaging the propeller and the right wing tip.
- [NTSB MKC80DCJ23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC80DCJ23.md): Cessna 188 · Blue Hill, NE · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 30, 1980 · N9793V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC79FA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC79FA016.md): Cessna 180J · Blair, NE · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jan 22, 1979 · N7836K · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC78DCJ41](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC78DCJ41.md): Cessna 182 · Aurora, NE · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 15, 1978 · N8964G · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC78DCJ06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC78DCJ06.md): Cessna 180 · Lakeside, NE · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 9, 1977 · N47249 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC77FCJ43](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC77FCJ43.md): Cessna 182 · North Platte, NE · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 20, 1977 · N71699 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC76FCJ71](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC76FCJ71.md): Cessna 180 · Gordon, NE · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 9, 1976 · N2755X · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC76DCJ65](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC76DCJ65.md): Cessna 182A · Bingham, NE · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 23, 1976 · N4722D · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC76DCJ31](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC76DCJ31.md): Cessna 182 · Weeping Water, NE · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 22, 1976 · N71651 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC75DCJ36](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC75DCJ36.md): Cessna 180 · Whitman, NE · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 28, 1974 · N9370C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC75FCJ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC75FCJ01.md): Cessna 182J · Malmo, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 1, 1974 · N2687F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC74FCJ46](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC74FCJ46.md): Cessna 180 · Papillion, NE · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 1, 1974 · N5148E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC74DCJ43](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC74DCJ43.md): Cessna 182N · Bassett, NE · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 28, 1974 · N9026G · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC74DCJ26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC74DCJ26.md): Cessna 182 · York, NE · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 24, 1974 · N2687F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC73FCJ10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC73FCJ10.md): Beech H35 · North Platte, NE · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 28, 1972 · N336B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC72DCJ57](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC72DCJ57.md): Cessna 182F · Dannebrog, NE · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 7, 1972 · N3538Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC71FCJ56](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC71FCJ56.md): Cessna 180A · Ashland, NE · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 2, 1971 · N7814A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC71FCJ46](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC71FCJ46.md): Cessna 180 · Scottsbluff, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Feb 13, 1971 · N9314C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC71FCJ38](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC71FCJ38.md): Cessna 180B · Omaha, NE · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 12, 1971 · N5148E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC71FCJ31|MKC71FCJ32](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC71FCJ31%7CMKC71FCJ32.md): Cessna 150 · Columbus, NE · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 6, 1970 · N60327 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC71DCJ20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC71DCJ20.md): Cessna 182E · Imperial, NE · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 23, 1970 · N9350X · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC71AK006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC71AK006.md): Cessna 182L · Pierce, NE · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Aug 8, 1970 · N3364R · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC71FCJ10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC71FCJ10.md): Cessna 182L · Lincoln, NE · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 30, 1970 · N42823 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC69D0409](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC69D0409.md): Cessna 180A · Weeping Watr, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Apr 20, 1969 · N7783A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC69D0122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC69D0122.md): Cessna 182K · Arthur, NE · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 25, 1968 · N2679R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC69F0087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC69F0087.md): Cessna 188 · Elgin, NE · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 4, 1968 · N9803V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC68F0561](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC68F0561.md): Cessna 180 · Lemoyne, NE · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 28, 1968 · N2441C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC68F0534](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC68F0534.md): Cessna 182E · Omaha, NE · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 26, 1968 · N3295Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC68D0398](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC68D0398.md): Cessna 180 · Millard, NE · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 23, 1967 · N5148E · Substantial damage

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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" = 'NE' 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=NE

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