# NTSB investigations: Continental O-470 series, 1994

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 LAX95FA340](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95FA340.md): Cessna 182B · Rancho Cucamong, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1994 · N2569G · Destroyed
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain adequate altitude above mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB ANC95LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA031.md): Cessna 182M · New Stuyahok, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1994 · N92105 · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. A factor in the accident was an icy runway surface.
- [NTSB FTW95FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA071.md): Cessna 182G · Muskogee, OK · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 1994 · N3229S · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation after inadvertently flying into adverse weather. Factors related to the accident were: darkness, the low ceiling, the pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather, and his…
- [NTSB SEA95LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA027.md): Cessna 180 · Lonetree, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 1994 · N1594C · Substantial damage
  > The restricted movement of the carburebor float.
- [NTSB MIA95LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA020.md): Cessna 182-D · Deland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1994 · N9054X · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to compensate for the gusty wind conditions during taxi for takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI95LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA020.md): Cessna 182P · Bremen, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1994 · N9878E · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to perform a go-around prior to touchdown. Factors to the accident were the tailwind, excessive airspeed, the rough terrain and the powerlines.
- [NTSB ANC95LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA002.md): Cessna 180 · Aniak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1994 · N2707X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment during the takeoff roll. A factor associated with the accident was the rough/uneven condition of the runway's surface.
- [NTSB NYC94LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA184.md): Cessna 180B · East Moriches, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1994 · N5112E · No damage
  > The failure of the pedestrian to stay clear of the active runway. A factor was night conditions.
- [NTSB FTW94LA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA314.md): Cessna 182N · Cortez, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1994 · N9ZG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB FTW94FA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA315.md): Cessna 182K · Heeney, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1994 · N2504Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance. A factor was the rising terrain.
- [NTSB FTW94LA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA309.md): Cessna 180 · Denton, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1994 · N9425C · Substantial damage
  > The fuel starvation induced power loss due to the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate amount of fuel. Factors which contributed were: the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing, and the pilot's evasive maneuver.
- [NTSB LAX94LA376](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA376.md): Cessna 182Q · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1994 · N96642 · No damage
  > the pilot's failure to shut down the engine before deplaning a passenger.
- [NTSB SEA94LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA240.md): Cessna 180G · Cut Bank, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 1994 · N4734U · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor to the accident was wind gusts.
- [NTSB SEA94LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA236.md): Cessna 182 · Circle, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1994 · N2889R · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command (CFI) to perform an adequate preflight inspection of the airplane, including the proper securing of the fuel cap. The pilot's failure to divert to the nearest airport after recognizing excessive fuel consumption was a…
- [NTSB SEA94LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA230.md): Cessna 182B · Lummi Island, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1994 · N2356G · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor to the accident was: tailwind.
- [NTSB LAX94LA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA348.md): Cessna 182 · Orland, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1994 · N5449B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow checklist procedures to assure that the fuel selector was in the both fuel tanks position. Fuel starvation and the dark night were factors in this accident.
- [NTSB LAX94LA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA347.md): Cessna 182P · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1994 · N58645 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to properly secure the aircraft prior to a start attempt by handpropping.
- [NTSB FTW94LA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA289.md): Cessna 182L · Ardmore, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1994 · N3413R · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of power due to a cylinder head separation. Factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing and the low ceiling.
- [NTSB ANC94LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA131.md): Cessna 180B · Fort Yukon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1994 · N5143E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the flaps and flight controls, and a delay in aborting the takeoff. A factor in the accident was glassy water conditions.
- [NTSB SEA94LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA226.md): Cessna 182P · Yamhill, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1994 · N1316S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor to the accident was: an inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CHI94LA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA306.md): Cessna 182 · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1994 · N2452M · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper use of the mixture control, the poorly planned approach and the inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB LAX94LA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA328.md): Cessna 180 · Sedona, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1994 · N9944N · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadvertant application of wheel brakes during a critical phase of landing rollout.
- [NTSB ANC94LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA139.md): Cessna 182B · Ketchikan, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1994 · N2791G · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during a hard landing. The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and a downdraft were factors in the accident.
- [NTSB SEA94LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA214.md): Cessna 180K · Hite, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1994 · N2732K · Substantial damage
  > Compensation for wind conditions and weather evaluation were inadequate. Factors to the accident were: crosswind and gusts.
- [NTSB BFO94LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA139.md): Cessna 182L · Hopkinsville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1994 · N3376R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper alignment and adequate obstacle clearance.
- [NTSB LAX94WA341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94WA341.md): Cessna 182 · Creel, Mexico · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 9, 1994 · N2160G · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA94LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA204.md): Stinson 108-3 · Bend, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1994 · N6276M · Substantial damage
  > Improper use of the carburetor heat by the pilot, which resulted in a loss of engine performance. A factor related to the accident was: rough terrain in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB CHI94LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA247.md): Cessna 182 · Greenwood, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1994 · N2564R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot-in-command's (CFI) inadequate aircraft preflight inspection and improper aborted takeoff. Related factors are the blocked pitot/static system, and the CFI's inadequate supervision during the preflight and takeoff.
- [NTSB NYC94LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA138.md): Cessna 180 · Waynesburg, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1994 · N601RF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall/mush. A factor was a tailwind.
- [NTSB ATL94LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA143.md): Cessna 182F · Raeford, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1994 · N3513U · Substantial damage
  > An engine power loss due to water in the fuel system, and the pilot's inadequate preflight of the aircraft. A factor was the presence of trees at the forced landing area.
- [NTSB ANC94LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA086.md): Cessna 180 · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1994 · N9278C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB CHI94LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA232.md): Cessna 180 · Battle Lake, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1994 · N333QB · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion which resulted from inaccurate fuel consumption calculations. A factor related to the accident was the inaccurately placarded fuel tanks.
- [NTSB ATL94LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA135.md): Cessna 182K · Chapel Hill, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1994 · N2452Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point during landing. Factors were the wet, grass runway conditions.
- [NTSB SEA94LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA173.md): Stinson 108-3 · Ione, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1994 · N6276M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors include the pilot's fatigue, and trees near the side of the runway.
- [NTSB ATL94FA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94FA131.md): Beech H-35 · Jackson, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1994 · N7917D · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to avoid an area of thunderstorm activity, which resulted in a loss of control and the designed structural limits of the airframe being exceeded. The thunderstorms were a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB CHI94LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA220.md): Cessna 182E · Garden City, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1994 · N901JM · Substantial damage
  > fuel exhaustion for reason or reasons undetermined. A factor was the rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB FTW94LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA218.md): Cessna 182K · Collbran, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1994 · N2580Q · Destroyed
  > An inadvertent stall. Factors were a partially blocked pitot tube and a downdraft.
- [NTSB SEA94LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA151.md): Cessna 182Q · Indian Valley, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1994 · N735QB · Substantial damage
  > Connecting rod bolt fatigue and no suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI94LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA197.md): Cessna 182 · Millstadt, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1994 · N94752 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate aircraft preflight inspection and failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion. Related factors are the loose fuel cap (siphoning) and the uneven terrain encountered during the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX94LA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA248.md): Cessna 180H · Wickenburg, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1994 · N4764U · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to remove the control lock prior to flight.
- [NTSB LAX94LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA245.md): Cessna 180J · Sedona, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1994 · N180DK · Substantial damage
  > a loss of directional control due to a locked brake from a leaking hydraulic system.
- [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 FTW94LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA188.md): Cessna 182H · Telluride, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1994 · N1838X · Substantial damage
  > Was the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. Factors were gusty winds and runway downslope.
- [NTSB SEA94LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA144.md): Cessna 182P · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 1994 · N8488M · Substantial damage
  > An improper flare by the pilot, who was landing the aircraft, at the time it was damaged.
- [NTSB SEA94FA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94FA129.md): Cessna 182B · Rock Springs, WY · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 28, 1994 · N2582G · Destroyed
  > An excessive descent rate in the turn from base to final. Factors include a dark night, high winds, and the pilot's fatigue from his flight and ground schedule the day of the accident.
- [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 FTW94LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA207.md): Cessna 182L · Mineola, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 1994 · N42EM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed landing flare and his improper bounced landing technique.
- [NTSB CHI94LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA168.md): Cessna 182B · Glencoe, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 1994 · N7261E · Destroyed
  > collision with a fence post during landing roll after an inadvertent landing at the wrong field.
- [NTSB FTW94LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA169.md): Cessna 182 · Bryan, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1994 · N6372A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW94LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA182.md): Cessna 182P · Boerne, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 1994 · N6504M · No damage
  > The pilot-in-command's inadequate supervision of his deplaning passenger.

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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") = 1994
  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=1994

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