# NTSB investigations: Continental O-470 series, SC

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 ERA26LA359](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA359.md): Cessna 182P · Mount Pleasant, SC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 30, 2026 · N1QP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA23LA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA336.md): Cessna 182P · North Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 13, 2023 · N22RE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to properly secure the left wing fuel cap, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ERA19TA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19TA216.md): Cessna 180 · Pickens, SC · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Final report · Jun 29, 2019 · N75077 · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel’s improper installation of the right main landing gear brake assembly, which resulted in the loss of control during landing.
- [NTSB GAA19CA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA296.md): Cessna 182 · Orangeburg, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 19, 2019 · N2462Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing.
- [NTSB GAA16CA478](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA478.md): Cessna 180 · Clemson, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 5, 2016 · N451SW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA13LA410](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA410.md): Cessna 188B · Woodrow, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2013 · N59JK · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the right rudder pedal arm due to corrosion as a result of inadequate maintenance and inspection of the rudder pedal assembly.
- [NTSB ERA11LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA009.md): Cessna 182P · Columbia, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2010 · N21415 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to a loss of lubrication after the engine experienced a piston ring failure for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL07FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07FA031.md): Cessna 182P · Columbia, SC · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 2007 · N55YS · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to follow approach procedures by descending below the prescribed descision height altitude resulting in an in-flight collision with trees and the ground. This report was modified on January 25, 2008.
- [NTSB ATL04CA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA151.md): Cessna 182A · Walterboro, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 10, 2004 · N3955D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning of fuel required for the flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ATL04LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA123.md): Cessna 310 · N. Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 2004 · N361Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight/planning and his in-flight decision which resulted in the loss of power in one engine due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ATL99FA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99FA019.md): Cessna 182P · Santee, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 1998 · N6522M · Destroyed
  > The pilot continued VFR flight into IMC conditions and lost control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation. Factors were foggy weather conditions and self-induced stress.
- [NTSB ATL98LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA092.md): Cessna 182 · Green Sea, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1998 · N7247E · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent activation of the skydivers pilot chute, pulling him into the horizontal stabilizer/elevator, resulting in substantial damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB MIA97LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA169.md): Cessna Wren 182G-460 · Spartanburg, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1997 · N3182S · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, by failure to survey the takeoff area, and his delay in aborting the takeoff. Upsloping terrain and high vegetation in the takeoff area were related factors.
- [NTSB MIA97LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA024.md): Cessna 182C · Anderson, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 1996 · N8605T · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper preflight, resulting in the fuel cap(s) not being secured; and subsequent siphoning and loss of fuel, which resulted in loss of engine power, a forced landing, and subsequent collision with a ditch during the emergency landing.
- [NTSB ATL93LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA044.md): Cessna 182A · New Ellenton, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1992 · N2201G · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight planning and preparation by the pilot, by not assuring an adequate supply of fuel, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Factors were trees in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB ATL92LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA067.md): Cessna 182 · Barnwell, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1992 · N5441B · Minor damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a safe altitude above the ground while making a low pass at night.
- [NTSB ATL90FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90FA022.md): Cessna 182P · Darlington, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1989 · N58735 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued VFR flight into IMC and his attempt to land the airplane under the adverse weather conditions.
- [NTSB ATL89LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA217.md): Cessna 182Q · Mt Pleasant, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1989 · N735BN · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to slow the aircraft to the proper landing speed at the proper touchdown point or go around. The weather conditions, tailwind, lack of airport facilities (UNICOM not operating and windsock damaged), wet runway/hydroplaning conditions, and…
- [NTSB ATL89LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA143.md): Cessna 182A · Lugoff, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 1989 · N4985D · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate compensation for wind conditions by the pilot and his failure to maintain adequate speed for the wind conditions, which resulted in a stall on final approach. His excessive use of flaps and the wind conditions were considered to be contributing…
- [NTSB ATL89LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA097.md): Cessna 180J · W. Columbia, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 1989 · N601RF · Substantial damage
  > Improper torquing of the attachment bolt during installation by unknown person(s), which resulted in the separation of the bolt and nut and subsequent separation of the main landing gear from the airplane.
- [NTSB ATL88LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA236.md): Cessna 182 · Bamberg, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1988 · N5797B · Substantial damage
  > While at cruise, the pilot reported hearing a ticking sound coming from the engine. Shortly afterward the eng quit. During the emergency landing, the airplane nosed over. Engine examination disclosed that teeth from the crankshaft and camshaft gears were…
- [NTSB ATL86LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA035.md): Cessna 182J · Bishopville, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1985 · N2650F · Substantial damage
  > During an attempt to make a direct crosswind landing at a private grass airstrip, the plt allowed the acft to drift off the left side of the rwy where it nosed over in a plowed fld.
- [NTSB ATL85LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA212.md): Cessna 182C · Lugoff, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1985 · N8472T · Substantial damage
  > The plt transported a load of skydivers to alt & was returning to the airstrip. During arrival, he decided to practice a simulated eng out landing. While on an apch with full flaps, the plt elected to slip the acft. As he was transitioning from a side slip to…
- [NTSB ATL85LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA152.md): Cessna 305A · No.Myrtle Bch, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1985 · N5292G · Destroyed
  > After a banner pickup the plt was instructed by company group and crew to release the banner due to a fouled pickup. The banner was released during a steep climb out altitude. As the banner was released the plt lost directional control of the acft & crashed…
- [NTSB ATL84LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA167.md): Cessna 188B · Paxville, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 1984 · N21672 · Substantial damage
  > The acft nosed over short of the rwy after the engine failed to respond to the plts attempt to add power to reach the rwy. It was found after the accident that the carb heat control door brackets were worn which allowed the butterfly valve door to separate…
- [NTSB ATL84LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA072.md): Cessna 182B · Spartanburg, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 1983 · N2354G · No damage
  > The acft propeller struck a passenger approaching to board the acft. The plt had started the acft for warm-up prior to the boarding. The passenger stumbled approaching the acft and fell into the revolving propeller.
- [NTSB ATL83LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA089.md): Cessna 182M · Columbia, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 1983 · N70872 · Substantial damage
  > During arrival, the pilot entered the traffic to land at owens field, an uncontrolled airport. He stated that the wind sock was limp despite a weather briefing to expect northwesterly winds at 8 to 20 KTS. He stated that he had allowed for strong winds by…
- [NTSB ATL81DLG08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81DLG08.md): Cessna 182 · Clemson, SC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 19, 1981 · N6347B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA79FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA79FA028.md): Cessna 182 · Union, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Dec 5, 1978 · N7535N · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA79FLG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA79FLG01.md): Cessna 182P · Hilton Head, SC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 10, 1978 · N7419Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA78DLG12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA78DLG12-201231.md): Cessna 182 · Pelzer, SC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 1, 1978 · N58469 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA77FLG33](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77FLG33.md): Cessna 182 · Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Aug 22, 1977 · N3256U · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA77DLG13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77DLG13.md): Cessna 180 · Chester, SC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 17, 1977 · N6500A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA76FLG44](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA76FLG44.md): Cessna 180 · Clinton, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 26, 1976 · N9029C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA76DLG36](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA76DLG36.md): Cessna 182 · Ridgeland, SC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 25, 1976 · N6479F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA75FKG15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA75FKG15-201227.md): Cessna 305A · Summerville, SC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 11, 1974 · N12755 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA74FLG30](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA74FLG30.md): Cessna 182P · Ridgeway, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jun 9, 1974 · N7287N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA74FLG05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA74FLG05-201641.md): Cessna 182K · Abbeville, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 7, 1973 · N2731Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA72DLG27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA72DLG27.md): Cessna 305A · Johns Island, SC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 29, 1972 · N12755 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA70DLG19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA70DLG19.md): Cessna 182E · Saluda, SC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 20, 1970 · N2939Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA70FLG15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA70FLG15.md): Cessna 182K · Columbia, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Apr 9, 1970 · N2633Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA70D0113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA70D0113.md): Cessna 182 · Hilton Head, SC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 13, 1969 · N2869Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA69F0352](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA69F0352.md): Cessna 310 · Shaw Afb, SC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 25, 1969 · N639F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA69D0273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA69D0273.md): Cessna 182 · Timmonsville, SC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 27, 1968 · N2512Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA69F0162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA69F0162.md): Cessna 182K · York, SC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 9, 1968 · N2705Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA68D0519](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA68D0519.md): Cessna 182 · Easley, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 13, 1968 · N3627U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA67D0513](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA67D0513.md): Beech A45 · Hartsville, SC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 30, 1967 · N6450D · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA68F0186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA68F0186.md): Cessna 182B · Greenville, SC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 23, 1967 · N7230E · Minor damage
- [NTSB MIA67D0316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA67D0316.md): Beech T-34A · Spartanburg, SC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 19, 1966 · N94595 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA66D0544](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA66D0544.md): Cessna 182 · Little River, SC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 4, 1966 · N8607T · 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" = 'SC' 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=SC

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