# NTSB investigations: Continental O-470 series, 1992

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 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 LAX93LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA072.md): Cessna 180K · Fullerton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1992 · N61798 · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's owners (including the pilot) poor maintenance and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection. Contributing to this accident was the deteriorated overwing fuel caps seals and the tailwind.
- [NTSB NYC93LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA048.md): Cessna 182 · Readington, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1992 · N84598 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of carburetor heat which resulted in the formation of carburetor ice.
- [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 LAX93LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA056.md): Cessna 182K · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1992 · N2622Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions and improper remedial action by descending into high terrain. Contributing to this accident were the prevailing cloud condition.
- [NTSB FTW93LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA043.md): Cessna 182 · Washington, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1992 · N5520B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper clearance over the fence.
- [NTSB MIA93LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA023.md): Cessna 182 · Macon, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 1992 · N42016 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to stabilize his approach to landing, resulting in the aircraft making a hard landing halfway down the runway.
- [NTSB LAX93LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA060.md): Cessna 180 · Clarksburg, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1992 · N9284C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the ailerons.
- [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 LAX93LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA035.md): Cessna 182P · Hawthorne, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1992 · N7379S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the brakes. Contributing to this accident was the worn brake pedals.
- [NTSB FTW93LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA025.md): Cessna 180 · Lubbock, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1992 · N75077 · Substantial damage
  > The partial power loss due to a disconnected throttle cable. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain at the pilot's disposal.
- [NTSB LAX93LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA018.md): Cessna 305A · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1992 · N1832 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining directional control during landing roll resulting in a ground loop swerve.
- [NTSB LAX93LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA016.md): Cessna 182A · Globe, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 1992 · N6157B · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel failing to comply with airworthiness directives pertaining to the airplane's fuel bladders resulting in fuel capacity being decreased causing fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB FTW93LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA011.md): Cessna L-19A · Brookshire, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1992 · N5563 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper compensation for the cross wind. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB CHI93LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA001.md): Cessna 182C · Marion, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1992 · N8773T · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL93LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA003.md): Cessna 182P · Clanton, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1992 · N4667K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control during landing. Factors were the turbulence and gusty wind conditions present at the time of the accident.
- [NTSB LAX92LA394](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA394.md): Cessna 180 · Avalon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1992 · N3288D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing and a collapse of the left main landing gear.
- [NTSB BFO92FA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92FA133.md): Cessna 182R · Westerly, RI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1992 · N5533N · Destroyed
  > Inadvertent VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain control of the aircraft due to spatial disorientation. Factors related to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions, self-induced pressure…
- [NTSB SEA92LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA192.md): Cessna 182F · Blackfoot, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1992 · N3545Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use proper airspeed for takeoff, resulting in loss of control during initial climb. Factors relating to the accident were the high da weather conditions, power line obstructions and a highway with a dirt bank at the end of the runway.
- [NTSB DEN92LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92LA086.md): Cessna 182Q · Crested Butte, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1992 · N735JN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of the wrong runway for landing, and the use of a flap setting less than a landing flap configuration.
- [NTSB CHI92LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA251.md): Cessna 182P · Ephraim, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1992 · N1368S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot selected the wrong runway for landing.
- [NTSB SEA92LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA187.md): Cessna 182F · Alderwood Manor, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1992 · N3551Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot selected the wrong runway for wind conditions.
- [NTSB ANC92LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA149.md): Cessna 182P · Montague Island, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1992 · N7388Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command did not properly align the airplane with the airstrip landing zone. A factor which contributed to the accident were the trees.
- [NTSB CHI92LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA242.md): Cessna 182R · Litchfield, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1992 · N5446N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to use all available runway and his not aborting the takeoff when the wing contacted the corn. A factor was the corn along side the runway.
- [NTSB ANC92T#A08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92T%23A08.md): Cessna 180 · Eielson Afb, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Final report · Aug 15, 1992 · N3119D · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA92LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA176.md): Cessna 180K · Wibaux, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1992 · N63242 · Substantial damage
  > A poorly planned approach.
- [NTSB CHI92LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA239.md): Cessna 182BTW · Plymouth, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1992 · N2387G · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent ground loop.
- [NTSB SEA92LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA177.md): Cessna 182Q · Afton, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1992 · N4906N · Substantial damage
  > The premature landing flare by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI92LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA213.md): Beech H35 · Baraboo, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1992 · N7957D · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate maintenance service and aircraft preflight by the pilot. A factor contributing to this accident was a partial failure of the brake system.
- [NTSB ANC92LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA111.md): Cessna 180 · Wrangell, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1992 · N9398C · Substantial damage
  > An inoperative tailwheel.
- [NTSB FTW92LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA183.md): Cessna 180K · Curlew Island, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1992 · N66618 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. A factor was the pilot's physical impairment.
- [NTSB LAX92LA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA304.md): Cessna 182Q · Montague, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1992 · N97799 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB CHI92LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA205.md): Cessna 180H · Blaine, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1992 · N7955V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent activation of wheel brakes.
- [NTSB SEA92LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA146.md): Cessna 182Q · Melstone, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1992 · N97046 · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate in flight planning/decision. Factors to the accident were: unsuitable terrain was selected, rough/uneven terrain and a go around was not performed.
- [NTSB BFO92LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA086.md): Cessna 180 · Sanford, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1992 · N1607C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions.
- [NTSB ANC92LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA102.md): Cessna 180 · Naknek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1992 · N2824A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors include gusty crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB ATL92LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA135.md): Cessna 182 · Kennesaw, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1992 · N5544B · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate preflight planning by the pilot which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel. A factor was the soft terrain at the forced landing site.
- [NTSB SEA92LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA135.md): Cessna 182K · Rock Springs, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1992 · N2724Q · Destroyed
  > The disconnection of the throttle cable and collapse of the nose landing gear. Factors contributing to the accident were: improper maintenance installation by the mechanic whose attention was diverted and the rouh/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB CHI92FA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FA188.md): Beech 24R · Oak Creek, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1992 · N2195W · Destroyed
  > A result of inadequate aircraft maintenance inspection on behalf of the company maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB SEA92LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA131.md): Stinson 108-3 · Corbett, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1992 · N6470M · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the float attach fitting, and the separation of the floats from the aircraft.
- [NTSB NYC92LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA116.md): Cessna 180K · Greenville, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1992 · N2816K · Substantial damage
  > The pilots decision to initiate a step turn into the wind. Factors related to the accident were the crosswind and gusts.
- [NTSB FTW92LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA170.md): Cessna 182D · Beeville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1992 · N8979X · Substantial damage
  > Engine power loss for undetermined cause. A factor was the pilots' failure to lower flaps for the short field landing.
- [NTSB LAX92LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA221.md): Cessna 182E · Lone Pine, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1992 · N9340X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's encounter with a sudden and strong quartering tailwind after landing on a short dirt runway, and the failure of the pilot to select the other airport runway, which was longer and more aligned with the wind, for the approach and landing.
- [NTSB FTW92LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA136.md): Cessna 182Q · Port Sulphur, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1992 · N735SW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot planned the approach with a tailwind and did not attain the proper touchdown point. Factors were the tailwind and the delayed aborted landing.
- [NTSB ATL92LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA104.md): Cessna 188 · Elba, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1992 · N5519S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from objects (trees), and his inadequate visual lookout. A factor was the trees located in the practice area.
- [NTSB LAX92LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA210.md): Cessna 182A · S.Lake Tahoe, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1992 · N2031G · Destroyed
  > That the pilot-in-command used poor judgment by flying at an unwarranted low altitude and misjudged the clearance between the tree tops and the airplane.
- [NTSB BFO92LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA063.md): Cessna 182M · Vandalia, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 1992 · N71879 · Substantial damage
  > Control interference by a passenger during touchdown.
- [NTSB DEN92FA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92FA052.md): Cessna 182 · Frederick, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 10, 1992 · N5569B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot and operator attempting to operate the aircraft over maximum gross weight.
- [NTSB ATL92LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA097.md): Cessna 182J · Cartersville, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1992 · N2656F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to operate the flight controls properly during the takeoff attempt and the pilot's planning decision during rollout.
- [NTSB ANC92LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA071.md): Cessna 182B · Chitina, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 1992 · N2669G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper alignment with the landing area. Contributing factors were the gusty wind and the trees.

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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") = 1992
  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=1992

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