# NTSB investigations: Continental O-470 series, VA 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. Page 1 of 2 · 67 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB ERA25LA362](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA362.md): Cessna 182F · Williamsburg, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Sep 22, 2025 · N3192U · Substantial damage > On September 22, 2025, about 1730 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 182F, N3192U, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Williamsburg, Virginia. The airline transport pilot sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a… - [NTSB ERA23LA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA299.md): Cessna 182 · Richmond, VA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 7, 2023 · N759HD · Substantial damage > The pilot’s delay in performing a go-around after a likely encounter with low-level wind shear, resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s failure to recognize the severity of the actual and forecasted weather near the airport… - [NTSB GAA17CA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA024.md): Cessna 182 · Leesburg, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 16, 2016 · N5446N · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent runway excursion. - [NTSB ERA15LA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA300.md): Cessna 182 · Hot Springs, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 2015 · N7506S · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power during initial climb due to the failure of a magneto. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to operate the airplane without a current annual inspection. - [NTSB ERA13CA438](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA438.md): Cessna 182P · Newport News, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 18, 2013 · N58482 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing resulting in a runway excursion. - [NTSB ERA12CA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA024.md): Cessna 182A · Warrenton, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 10, 2011 · N6324B · Substantial damage > The pilot did not ensure that the forward door latch was secured prior to initiating the descent. - [NTSB ERA12LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA016.md): Cessna 180J · Norfolk, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2011 · N180RN · Substantial damage > The pilot's inability to maintain directional control during takeoff for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff. - [NTSB ERA11LA357](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA357.md): Cessna 182F · Warrenton, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2011 · N3152U · Substantial damage > The fatigue failure of the left main landing gear due to inadequate maintenance inspection that did not detect and correct corrosion pitting. - [NTSB ERA11CA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA267.md): Cessna 182A · Galax, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 24, 2011 · N4920D · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind while on approach for landing. - [NTSB NYC08FA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA056.md): Beech H35 · Warrenton, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 2007 · N5481D · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to follow the published instrument approach procedure and his failure to maintain the minimum descent altitude which resulted in collision with trees and terrain. Contributing to the accident were the night, instrument meteorological… - [NTSB NYC06LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA073.md): Cessna 182D · Weyers Cave, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 2006 · N9178X · Destroyed > The pilot's improper decision to maneuver at a low altitude at night, and his failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance, which resulted in a collision with power lines. A factor in this accident was the night light conditions. - [NTSB NYC03LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA086.md): Cessna 182P · Blacksburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 2003 · N21520 · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper flare and his improper recovery from a bounced landing. - [NTSB NYC03LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA009.md): Cessna 182B · Hartwood, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2002 · N2718G · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB NYC02LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA091.md): Cessna 182A · Moneta, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 2002 · N5198D · Substantial damage > A slow leak of brake fluid from the right brake cylinder, which eventually resulted in a loss of right brake effectiveness. - [NTSB NYC02LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA041.md): Cessna 182Q · Norfolk, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 2001 · N759JD · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper recover from a bounced landing which resulted in a propeller strike and hard landing. A factor in this accident were the gusty wind conditions. - [NTSB NYC01LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA041.md): Cessna 182Q · Blacksburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 2000 · N735TF · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper flare while landing. - [NTSB NYC99LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA162.md): Cessna 182 · Forest, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1999 · N5481B · Substantial damage > The pilot's misjudgment of distance/speed, also causal was his failure to execute a go-around. Contributing factors were the night conditions and the tailwind. - [NTSB NYC99LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA106.md): Cessna 305 · Grundy, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 1999 · N5299G · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. - [NTSB IAD96LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA081.md): Cessna 205A · Sommerville, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1996 · N5261G · Substantial damage > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during banner towing operations. - [NTSB IAD96LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA062.md): Cessna 182 · Saluda, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 1996 · N1356S · Substantial damage > was the pilot's failure to follow the manufacturer's recommended approach reference speed (VREF) during the approach. - [NTSB BFO95LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA034.md): Cessna 182K · Gretna, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 1995 · N2439Q · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing. - [NTSB NYC94LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA091.md): Cessna 305A · Franklin, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1994 · N5234G · Substantial damage > The loss of airplane directional control during landing as a result of a tire failure, and the subsequent collision with soft terrain. - [NTSB BFO93LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA006.md): Cessna 182 · Suffolk, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1992 · N91868 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilots in the Cessna 182 to visually identify and avoid the Cessna 150 (inadequate visual lookout). A factor related to the accident was: use of a nonstandard entry into the traffic pattern by the Cessna 182 flight crew. - [NTSB BFO90DID02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90DID02.md): Cessna 182R · Evington, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Sep 9, 1990 · N4944H · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft because of spatial disorientation. A contributing cause is failure of the vacuum system. - [NTSB BFO85LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO85LA069.md): Cessna 182P · Holly Grove, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1985 · N69814 · Substantial damage > After takeoff, the acft lost pwr approximately 150 feet AGL. The plt added carburetor heat and turned the acft back towards gvm spring airport, gum spring, Virginia, but an emergency landing was executed in a short pasture, approximately 100 yards short of… - [NTSB BFO85LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO85LA044.md): Cessna 182H · Waynesboro, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 1985 · N8579S · Substantial damage > During the takeoff roll, the pilot noticed that the left door was open. While attempting to close the door, he failed to maintain directional control and the aircraft subsequently struck trees along the south side of runway 23. - [NTSB BFO85LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO85LA030.md): Cessna 182G · Bridgewater, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 1985 · N2318R · Substantial damage > Due to excess altitude, during his 1st apch to land, the plt executed a go-around. The 2nd apch resulted in proper altitude, but high airspeed. Crosswind conditions & gusts up to 22 KTS existed at the time & touchdown occurred aprx half way down the 2755 ft… - [NTSB ATL85FA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FA113.md): Cessna 182 · Le Banon, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 1985 · N5430B · Destroyed > The acft impacted trees and came to rest 400 ft downslope from the top of clinch mountain. The non-instrument rated plt departed sprinfield, MO, with a ceiling of aprx 300-400 ft AGL. The plt then landed at cookeville, TN, where he received a wx briefing and… - [NTSB BFO85LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO85LA022.md): Cessna 182 · Waynesboro, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1985 · N3950D · No damage > The student plt taxied the acft to the run-up area and stopped with the engine running. The passenger, a rated helicopter pilot, exited the airplane to retrieve a portable communications radio. According to the student, the passenger ducked under the wing… - [NTSB ATL84LA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA288.md): Cessna 182 · Waynesboro, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1984 · N3257U · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that while on final approach the aircraft encountered a downdraft and was forced down short of the runway. Pilot suggested that he may have also encountered possible wind shear. - [NTSB ATL84FA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84FA172.md): Beech 35 · Chesapeake, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 17, 1984 · N934 · Destroyed > The acft was being flown on a test flt after a new fuel pump had been installed. While taxiing for takeoff, the eng stopped. The plt restarted the eng & subsequently performed a takeoff. Witnesses saw the acft climb to about 500 ft AGL & begin a turn onto the… - [NTSB ATL84LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA154.md): Cessna 182P · Louisa, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1984 · N52790 · Substantial damage > The plt reported that the grass & ridges on the strip held the acft's speed down more than expected during the takeoff roll, so the plt decided to abort. The plt later stated that he could have made it safely, but his 'instinct' was stronger so he decided to… - [NTSB ATL84FA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84FA141.md): Cessna 182Q · Nw.Of Abingdon, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1984 · N96578 · Destroyed > The acft crashed into a mountain at the 4000 ft level about 100 ft below the crest en route to chattanooga, TN. The plt had received a pre-flt telephonic briefing that was considered current and appropriate for the flt without any special remarks. At… - [NTSB ATL83LA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA288.md): Cessna 310Q · Fredricksburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1983 · N69979 · Destroyed > The acft crashed and burned during a go-around after touching down on the rwy at about the 1500 ft point on a 3000 ft rwy. The right propeller was feathered. The pilot was attempting a single engine practice landing and believed he could not stop on the rwy… - [NTSB ATL83FA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FA095.md): Cessna 182L · Weyers Cave, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 1983 · N3440R · Destroyed > The acft crashed after takeoff when the engine lost power. The acft had not been flown for several months. An instructorwas invited on the extended cross-country to help the pilot who also had not flown for some time. During the pre-flight a considerable… - [NTSB ATL81FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81FA012.md): Cessna 182P · Richmond, VA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 4, 1980 · N7291Q · Substantial damage - [NTSB IAD79DIA15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD79DIA15.md): Cessna 182 · Luray, VA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 29, 1979 · N2879F · Substantial damage - [NTSB IAD78FA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD78FA096.md): Cessna 180 · Roanoke, VA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 21, 1978 · N7827K · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage - [NTSB IAD78DID08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD78DID08.md): Beech T-34B · Dillwyn, VA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 8, 1978 · N31810 · Substantial damage - [NTSB IAD77FID17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD77FID17.md): Piper PA-20 · Suffolk, VA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 30, 1977 · N1712A · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage - [NTSB IAD77DID06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD77DID06.md): Cessna 172H · Lynchburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 14, 1976 · N3252L · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage - [NTSB IAD77DIA04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD77DIA04.md): Cessna 182P · Chantilly, VA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 14, 1976 · N7175Q · Substantial damage - [NTSB IAD77DID04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD77DID04.md): Cessna 182 · Gordonsville, VA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 15, 1976 · N8428T · Substantial damage - [NTSB IAD75FID13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD75FID13.md): Cessna 180 · Remo, VA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 4, 1975 · N52002 · Substantial damage - [NTSB IAD75DID12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD75DID12.md): Cessna 182 · Weyers Cave, VA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 10, 1974 · N1957X · Substantial damage - [NTSB IAD75FID10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD75FID10.md): Cessna 305A · Hopewell, VA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 26, 1974 · N5299G · Substantial damage - [NTSB IAD74FID40](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD74FID40.md): Cessna 182 · Danville, VA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 22, 1974 · N4782D · Substantial damage - [NTSB IAD74FID39](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD74FID39.md): Cessna 182K · Chesterfield, VA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 6, 1974 · N2850R · Substantial damage - [NTSB IAD73DID19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD73DID19.md): Cessna 305A · Forest, VA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 23, 1973 · N5255G · Substantial damage - [NTSB NYC73DID16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC73DID16.md): Cessna 182 · Midlothian, VA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 3, 1973 · N2359R · Substantial damage Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?engine=17026&state=VA&page=2 ## 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" = 'VA' 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=VA --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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