# NTSB investigations: Continental O-470 series, 1990

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 SEA91FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91FA038.md): Cessna 182B · Estacada, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1990 · N7288E · Substantial damage
  > A power loss due to carburetor ice, and missing muffler cones as a result of inadequate maintenance inspection. In addition, the pilot failed to maintain adequate airspeed during the forced landing which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB MIA91FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91FA058.md): Cessna 310 · New Smyrna Bch, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1990 · N4808B · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command/mechanic reversal of the aileron control cables on the sprocket during installation. This resulted in an in flight loss of control on takeoff, uncontrolled descent, and in flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB LAX91LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA062.md): Cessna 182E · Imperial, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 1990 · N3320Y · Destroyed
  > Fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB SEA91LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA035.md): Cessna 182-E · Anacortes, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1990 · N3017Y · Substantial damage
  > The poor inflight decision by the PIC to land on a short grass airstrip in strong gusty tailwind conditions.
- [NTSB SEA91LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA029.md): Cessna 182A · Burns, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1990 · N4005D · Substantial damage
  > The formation of carburetor ice when the pilot delayed the use of carburetor heat.
- [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.
- [NTSB ANC91LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA010.md): Cessna 182N · Chugiak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 1990 · N8943G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident was the gusty crosswinds and slippery runway.
- [NTSB LAX91LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA030.md): Cessna 182G · Portal, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 1990 · N3431S · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain proper altitude.
- [NTSB CHI91LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA024.md): Cessna 180 · Northwood, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 1990 · N2987C · Substantial damage
  > Poor in-flight planning and decision, unsuitable terrain selected by the PIC.
- [NTSB ANC91LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA009.md): Cessna 180 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 1990 · N4597B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.
- [NTSB DEN91LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91LA015.md): Cessna 182C · Silver City, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1990 · N8859T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper planning which resulted in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ANC91LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA004.md): Cessna 180 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1990 · N3330D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident was the excessive taxi speed and inadequate maintenance on the brakes by the pilot.
- [NTSB LAX91LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA007.md): Cessna 182M · Bakersfield, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1990 · N70892 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to properly recover from the bounced landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane.
- [NTSB ANC90LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA188.md): Cessna 180 · Swift River, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1990 · N9339T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to understand the performance data of the airplane, and his failure to identify unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB ANC90LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA182.md): Cessna 180-A · Wood Creek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1990 · N5276D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to attain proper lift off airspeed. Contributing to the accident was rough and uneven terrain.
- [NTSB SEA90LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA184.md): Cessna 180 · Enterprise, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1990 · N3117D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during landing.
- [NTSB CHI90LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA267.md): Cessna 182 · Troy, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1990 · N6873M · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to failure of the rocker arm bosses on the #2 cylinder.
- [NTSB ANC90LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA168.md): Cessna 180 · Naknek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1990 · N180EP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's improper in-flight planning and ultimate fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB SEA90LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA176.md): Cessna 182 · Ogden, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1990 · N5146D · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to correct the position of the fuel tank selector, causing erratic engine operation and loss of power.
- [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 SEA90LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA179.md): Cessna 182P · Lummi Island, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1990 · N5249C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while applying brakes after landing.
- [NTSB NYC90LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA211.md): Cessna 182P · Peters Twp, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1990 · N21033 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in commands failure to maintain airspeed on final approach resulting in an inadvertent stall and hard landing.
- [NTSB LAX90LA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA308.md): Cessna 182P · Fernley, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1990 · N1936M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's final approach airspeed was excessive.
- [NTSB LAX90LA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA307.md): Cessna 182Q · Fresno, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1990 · N759XD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed on final approach, resulting in a stall and a porpoise on landing.
- [NTSB ANC90LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA156.md): Cessna 180-A · Lime Village, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1990 · N3680C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to understand the performance data during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain not being identified by the pilot-in-command.
- [NTSB FTW90LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA163.md): Cessna 180 · Saint Joseph, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1990 · N9491C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his use of excessive braking.
- [NTSB FTW90LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA159.md): Cessna 182N · Justin, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1990 · N9074G · Substantial damage
  > The unexpected impairment of the pilot. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's selection of a short grass runway with a tailwind, the high air temperature, and the obstructions (fence & power line) at the end of the runway.
- [NTSB LAX90LA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA296.md): Cessna 182H · Temecula, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1990 · N2355X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight that resulted in his continuing flight with an inoperative alternator.
- [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 CHI90FA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90FA235.md): Cessna 180 · Howell, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1990 · N4547B · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance above terrain while maneuvering during takeoff. A factor in the accident was the pilot's attempt to display the aircraft's performance.
- [NTSB SEA90LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA159.md): Cessna 182H · Wenatchee, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1990 · N2473X · Substantial damage
  > Improper installation of the oil filter gasket by maintenance personnel resulting in loss of engine oil and seizure of the engine.
- [NTSB LAX90LA344](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA344.md): Cessna 180 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1990 · N9463C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate distance from a MD-80'S jet exhaust.
- [NTSB BFO90DIG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90DIG02.md): Cessna 182J · Frederick, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 1, 1990 · N2891F · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to assure that the magneto (ignition) switch was in the proper position. A factor related to the accident was: partial failure of the magneto switch, which allowed the key to be removed, though the switch was not in the 'off' position.
- [NTSB NYC90LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA174.md): Cessna 180 · Hilltown, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1990 · N1ZT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot receiving training misjudged the airplane's distance from the runway and altitude above the trees. In addition, the CFI failed to provide adequate supervision.
- [NTSB NYC90LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA173.md): Cessna 182G · Cincinnati, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1990 · N183D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not properly compensate for the gusty wind conditions, resulting in the airplane landing hard and porpoising.
- [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 CHI90LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA183.md): Cessna 180 · Orr, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1990 · N2134Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to perform fuel consumption calculations which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. Factor was rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB ATL90FA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90FA144.md): Cessna 305A · Fruitdale, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1990 · N5301G · Destroyed
  > The pilot exercised poor judgment by attempting to operate the airplane while impaired by alcohol.
- [NTSB DEN90LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA160.md): Cessna 180B · Akron, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1990 · N59KM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to correct a swerve during landing roll. A factor was wind gusts.
- [NTSB NYC90LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA155.md): Cessna 305A · Newburyport, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1990 · N5208G · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot in command to follow procedures for landing with a banner still attached, contributing to the accident was the improper modification of banner release mechanism.
- [NTSB ANC90LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA113.md): Cessna 180B · Butterfly Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1990 · N3125W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to retract the airplane's wheel prior to a water landing. Contributing factors are his failure to follow established procedures/directives, and habit interference caused by his concern over an air traffic conflict during the preceding takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC90LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA106.md): Cessna 180K · Homer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1990 · N820AK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot loss of directional control.
- [NTSB MKC90LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA133.md): Cessna 182 · Cottage Grove, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1990 · N9977E · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion and remedial action not performed by the pilot in command.
- [NTSB LAX90LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA226.md): Cessna 182A · Georgetown, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1990 · N2170G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing factors were the pilot's improper compensation for the gusty wind conditions, and her improper bounced landing recovery.
- [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 ANC90LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA087.md): Cessna 180 · Deshka River, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1990 · N7939V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB CHI90LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA152.md): Beech T-34A · Champaign, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1990 · N54RF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to adequately flare the aircraft for landing. The adverse wind was a related factor.
- [NTSB SEA90LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA096.md): Cessna 310B · Albany, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1990 · N6647B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear before landing, when he became distracted by a change in his normal routine.
- [NTSB LAX90LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA207.md): Cessna 180 · Colusa, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1990 · N21Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during touchdown.

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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 year(c."eventDate") = 1990
  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&year=1990

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