# NTSB investigations: Continental O-470 series, 1995

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 NYC96LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA044.md): Cessna 182E · Pymatuning, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1995 · N3290Y · Destroyed
  > the pilot's intentional suicide.
- [NTSB LAX96LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA079.md): Cessna 182Q · Fallbrook, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1995 · N97196 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation (failure to ensuring the flight information publication was current); his selection of the wrong runway for landing; his failure to achieve the proper touchdown point during the landing; and his failure to…
- [NTSB CHI96LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA061.md): Cessna 180C · Patoka, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1995 · N9379T · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff.
- [NTSB FTW96LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA065.md): Cessna 182E · Erie, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1995 · N9376X · Destroyed
  > inadequate preflight by the pilot, by failing to properly remove water and other contamination from the fuel system before the flight. Factors relating to the accident were: deteriorated seals at the fuel filler neck/caps, and the annual inspection was…
- [NTSB ATL96FA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96FA018.md): Navion D · Canton, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1995 · N96Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's impairment of judgement and performance due to drugs which led to his overconfidence of personal ability and continued flight into known adverse weather conditions. The weather conditions and dark night were factors.
- [NTSB FTW96LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA061.md): Cessna 182Q · Eads, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1995 · N735JN · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the engine connecting rod bolts and separation of the cylinder from the crankcase. Factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing, and reduced light conditions (dark night).
- [NTSB ANC96TA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96TA016.md): Cessna 182H · Koyuk, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Nov 28, 1995 · N1997X · Destroyed
  > The pilot's delayed application of carburetor heat. Factors in the accident were carburetor icing conditions and lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA96LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA022.md): Cessna 182Q · Snellville, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 1995 · N759XV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point on landing. The sunglare and wet grass were factors.
- [NTSB SEA96LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA014.md): Cessna 180J · Stanley, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 1995 · N52095 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with obstacles at the end of the takeoff area. His failure to attain sufficient altitude to clear the obstacles was a factor.
- [NTSB LAX96LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA040.md): Cessna 180 · Placerville, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 1995 · N3358D · Destroyed
  > the pilot's intentional buzzing, his failure to identify an obstruction (inadequate visual lookout), and his failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance from the obstruction (utility pole). Factors relating to the accident were: dust generated by farm…
- [NTSB CHI96LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA020.md): Cessna 180A · Goose Lake, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1995 · N185F · Substantial damage
  > inadequate maintenance, inadequate preflight by the pilot, and a loose fuel tank cap that allowed siphoning of fuel, buckling of the right fuel bladder, fuel exhaustion, and loss of engine power. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, and the soft…
- [NTSB LAX96LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA021.md): Cessna 182L · Auburn, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1995 · N42712 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control following a hard landing. His physical impairment was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI96LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA018.md): Cessna 180G · Belle Fourche, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1995 · N5466E · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing. A factor in the accident was the crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB FTW96LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA017.md): Cessna 182A · Norman, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 1995 · N5060D · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane resulting in fuel exhaustion. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI96LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA009.md): Cessna 180R · Seattle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1995 · N3698C · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll. A factor in the accident was the gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB FTW96LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA016.md): Cessna 182E · Fort Collins, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1995 · N3198Y · Substantial damage
  > a fatigue failure of the right main landing gear. Factors were the pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point and his inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB CHI96FA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA002.md): Beech H35 · Ozark, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1995 · N625T · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper fuel management which resulted in fuel starvation, and his failure to maintain airspeed during the forced landing.
- [NTSB ANC95LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA176.md): Cessna 180 · Craig, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1995 · N9208C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable taxi/takeoff area.
- [NTSB BFO95LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA098.md): Cessna 182 · Annapolis, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1995 · N1960X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll. Related factors were the sudden thunderstorm, the high gusty winds, and the sudden windshift to a tailwind during the touchdown/landing roll.
- [NTSB ANC95LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA170.md): Cessna 180 · Port Alsworth, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 1995 · N2940K · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the main landing gear wheel that had been modified for a tundra tire.
- [NTSB ANC95LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA164.md): Cessna 180A · Glennallen, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1995 · N94259 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable area for takeoff. The water condition with large waves/swells was a related factor.
- [NTSB CHI95LA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA319.md): Cessna 182 · Yale, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1995 · N97109 · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power due to an inadequate fuel supply leading to fuel exhaustion. The inadvertent stall during the forced landing was a factor.
- [NTSB ANC95LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA156.md): Cessna 180 · Igiugig, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1995 · N5293D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation to assure the airplane would maintain adequate altitude/clearance from the river bank during takeoff.
- [NTSB LAX95LA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA307.md): Cessna 182Q · Georgetown, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1995 · N759YV · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB ANC95LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA148.md): Cessna 182 · Kenai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1995 · N4728D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an inadequately prepared landing area.
- [NTSB ANC95LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA146.md): Cessna 180 · Fort Yukon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1995 · N9407C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area.
- [NTSB ANC95LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA153.md): Cessna 180 · Nikiski, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1995 · N9797G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. Soft terrain and contamination in the left brake cylinder were related factors.
- [NTSB ANC95LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA120.md): Cessna 182 · Kenai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1995 · N2643F · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to remain clear of the duck shack (building) during the takeoff roll. The crosswind and proximity of the building were related factors.
- [NTSB FTW95LA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA302.md): Cessna 182L · Oklahoma City, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1995 · N42712 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to refuel. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI95LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA223.md): Cessna 182C · Derby, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1995 · N8779T · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper use of the powerplant controls, which resulted in a rough running engine and partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ANC95LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA100.md): Cessna 180K · King Salmon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1995 · N63336 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to adequately compensate for wind conditions, which resulted in a failure to maintain directional control. The downdraft and crosswind were related factors.
- [NTSB ANC95LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA097.md): Cessna 180 · Naknek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1995 · N2975C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for taxi.
- [NTSB SEA95LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA140.md): Cessna 182R · Copalis Beach, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1995 · N4836E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area.
- [NTSB FTW95LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA269.md): Cessna 180E · Springdale, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1995 · N8676X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for the crosswind conditions. Factors were the crosswind, and the pilot's improper weather evaluation.
- [NTSB CHI95LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA209.md): Cessna 182S · New Haven, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1995 · N2423Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper raising of the flaps during the aborted landing. Factors associated with this accident were the pilot selecting the wrong runway, not attaining the appropriate touchdown point on the runway, and delay in aborting the landing.
- [NTSB BFO95FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95FA071.md): Cessna 182P · Frederick, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1995 · N1284S · Destroyed
  > the pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather during descent, which resulted in in-flight collision with terrain. Related factors were the pilot's disregard of a hazardous weather advisory, and the low ceilings, fog and drizzle.
- [NTSB ANC95LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA080.md): Cessna 180 · Minto, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1995 · N5177E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff in a timely manner. A factor relating to the accident was: the pilot's failure to use all of the available area (waterway) for the takeoff.
- [NTSB BFO95LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA068.md): Cessna 180H · Chatsworth, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1995 · N2728X · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Related factors were the gusty crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB CHI95LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA169.md): Cessna 180 · Clear Lake, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1995 · N3149D · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll. The proximity of trees to the runway was a related factor.
- [NTSB SEA95LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA113.md): Cessna 180 · Phillipsburg, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1995 · N9115C · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the dual student to maintain directional control during the bounced landing, and the failure of the certified flight instructor to take adequate remedial action and recover from the loss of directional control. A factor contributing to the…
- [NTSB MIA95LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA139.md): Cessna 182A · Vero Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1995 · N4905D · Substantial damage
  > Total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons while on final approach to land and unsuitable terrain encountered during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CHI95LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA168.md): Cessna 180D · Eveleth, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1995 · N8611X · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper setting of the flaps to the 30 degree position and an excessive descent rate during the landing.
- [NTSB NYC95LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA121.md): Cessna 182E · Frederick, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1995 · N3168Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate inflight planning by failing to verify the wind direction for landing. Also causal is the pilot's failure to obtain the proper touch down point and to do a go-around.
- [NTSB CHI95TA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95TA174.md): Cessna 180 · Orr, MN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 12, 1995 · N9336C · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind weather condition. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB FTW95LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA189.md): Cessna 180 · Little Rock, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 1995 · N180JV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control due to the excessive taxi speed.
- [NTSB ATL95FA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95FA092.md): Wittman O&O · Stevenson, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1995 · N41SW · Destroyed
  > Aileron-wing flutter induced by separation at the trailing edge of an unbonded portion of wing fabric at an aileron wing station. The debonding of the wing fabric was a result of improper installation.
- [NTSB ATL95LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA089.md): Cessna 152 · Fort Payne, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 1995 · N5527M · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The inaequate visual lookout by both pilots. Factors were the radio reception difficulties of the 152 pilot, his failure to make position reports while maneuvering for a landing, and the failure of the 182 pilot to have a safety observer while conducting…
- [NTSB FTW95LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA178.md): Cessna 182D · Overbrook, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1995 · N9104X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain flying speed, resulting in an inadvertent stall. A factor was the crosswinds.
- [NTSB LAX95FA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95FA173.md): Cessna 182P · Jerome, AZ · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1995 · N85DK · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper in-flight decision to continue the daytime flight into known adverse weather conditions at an inadequate altitude to clear mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB SEA95LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA081.md): Cessna 180D · Nyssa, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1995 · N180WH · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to refuel en route.

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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") = 1995
  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=1995

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