# NTSB investigations: Continental O-470 series, 1996

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 LAX97LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA080.md): Cessna 182P · Fullerton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1996 · N9003M · Substantial damage
  > Fuel system water contamination due to the failure of both pilots to purge all water from the fuel system prior to departure. Contributing factors were: failure of the mechanic conducting the recent annual inspection to identify and replace a deteriorated…
- [NTSB ANC97TA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97TA016.md): Cessna 180 · St Mary'S, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Dec 31, 1996 · N7066 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat, and subsequent loss of engine power. Factors associated with the accident were the presence of ice crystals in the atmosphere, and unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA97LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA054.md): Cessna 182M · Vancouver, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 1996 · N42694 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's touchdown with an excessive rate of descent. Factors included gusty crossiwnds.
- [NTSB ATL97WA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97WA024.md): Cessna 182 · Bimini, Bahamas · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 10, 1996 · N2411Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX97LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA062.md): Cessna 182M · Fallbrook, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1996 · N70967 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's selection of a runway with a tailwind component and his maintaining an excessive airspeed on final approach, which resulted in a late touchdown and a high ground speed.
- [NTSB MIA97LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA024.md): Cessna 182C · Anderson, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 1996 · N8605T · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper preflight, resulting in the fuel cap(s) not being secured; and subsequent siphoning and loss of fuel, which resulted in loss of engine power, a forced landing, and subsequent collision with a ditch during the emergency landing.
- [NTSB FTW97LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA047.md): Cessna 182E · Alamosa, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1996 · N3293Y · Substantial damage
  > aircraft damage for undetermined rteasons.
- [NTSB SEA97LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA026.md): Cessna 182G · Hardin, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 1996 · N3126S · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during the landing, and his failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft after touched down. Factors relating to the accident included the pilot's abrupt movement of the throttle as he…
- [NTSB SEA97LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA017.md): Cessna 182Q · Pocatello, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1996 · N5117N · Substantial damage
  > inadequate preflight by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, due to an inadequate supply of fuel. Soft terrain at the emergency landing site was a related factor.
- [NTSB CHI97LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA015.md): Cessna 180 · New Richmond, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1996 · N1535C · Substantial damage
  > the dual student's failure to recover from the bounced landing and the instructor pilot's failure to correct the situation in time.
- [NTSB SEA97LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA007.md): Cessna 182Q · Manzanita, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1996 · N759RE · Substantial damage
  > failure of pilot to adequately compensate for wind conditions on final approach and attain a proper touchdown point for landing. A factor relating to the accident was: the unfavorable wind condition.
- [NTSB FTW96LA392](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA392.md): Beech H35 · Boulder, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1996 · N5428D · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to a plugged fuel tank vent which resulted in fuel starvation. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC96LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA185.md): Cessna 182 · Stow, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1996 · N737MD · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance during the landing, and his failure to go around while there was sufficient runway remaining, which resulted in a runway overrun and an encounter with a soft terrain at the edge of a pond. Wet grass on the runway…
- [NTSB FTW96LA387](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA387.md): Cessna 182Q · Fayetteville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1996 · N97685 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point on the runway. Factors were gust and the slick, mowed grass runway.
- [NTSB ANC96LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA156.md): Cessna 182 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1996 · N6022B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty wind conditions during the landing roll. A factor associated with the accident is the gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB CHI96LA331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA331.md): Cessna 182 · Eden Prairie, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1996 · N5401B · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudging the fuel supply and fuel exhaustion. A related factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI96LA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA328.md): Cessna 182P · Cahokia, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1996 · N6590M · Substantial damage
  > the pilot misjudged his planned approach during the precautionary landing and the failed to obtain a proper touchdown point. Factors relating to the accident were: the loose oil filler cap, the uneven terrain on which the landing was made, the runway lights…
- [NTSB LAX96LA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA322.md): Cessna 305A · San Diego, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1996 · N5277G · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's improper preflight planning, and an inadequate fuel supply.
- [NTSB ANC96LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA134.md): Cessna 180 · Port Alsworth, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1996 · N8241V · Substantial damage
  > The fuel starvation caused by the unporting of the right fuel tank, and the pilot's inadequate preflight by not dipping the fuel tank to ensure sufficient fuel quantity to prevent the unporting.
- [NTSB CHI96LA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA307.md): Cessna 180 · Duxbury, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1996 · N2814A · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed.
- [NTSB CHI96LA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA304.md): Cessna 150M · Traverse City, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1996 · N9352U · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot of the Cessna 180, N2406C, to maintaining proper spacing from the Cessna 150M, N9352U. A factor relating to this accident was the Cessna 180 pilot's diverted attention.
- [NTSB LAX96LA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA303.md): Cessna 182B · Santa Ana, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1996 · N2487G · Substantial damage
  > Improper fuel management by the pilot resulting in exhaustion of the aircraft's fuel supply.
- [NTSB CHI96LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA267.md): Yakovlev YAK-3UA · Fond Du Lac, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1996 · N33UA · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations, and his inadequate in-flight planning and decision making. The pilot's failure to declare an emergency fuel condition (inadequate communication) was a related factor.
- [NTSB ANC96LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA110.md): Cessna 180 · Mc Carthy, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1996 · N1746C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate weather evaluation, and his inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB SEA96LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA174.md): Cessna 182B · Metaline Falls, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1996 · N2793G · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing. The inadvertent porpoise was a related factor.
- [NTSB ANC96FA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96FA109.md): Cessna 180B · Iliamna, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1996 · N9141T · Destroyed
  > VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient altitude and/or clearance from mountainous terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: the adverse weather condition (low ceiling and…
- [NTSB CHI96LA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA282.md): Cessna 188-230 · Santanta, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1996 · N8086V · Substantial damage
  > a loss of power due to a broken number four cylinder exhaust valve push rod and a bent number four cylinder intake valve push rod. The wet, soft cornfield was a factor.
- [NTSB ANC96LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA106.md): Cessna 182 · Nikiski, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1996 · N2831F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB ATL96LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA112.md): Cessna 180 · Memphis, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1996 · N3122C · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate annual inspection that resulted in the in-flight loss of the fuel system strainer and subsequent fuel starvation. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI96LA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA248.md): Cessna 182 · Rose Hill, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1996 · N5335B · Substantial damage
  > the worn carburetor, and inadequate inspection of the aircraft by other maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB LAX96LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA271.md): Cessna 180 · Thermal, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1996 · N4740B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing wind conditions.
- [NTSB FTW96LA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA296.md): Cessna 180J · Mountain Home, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1996 · N46524 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor was the cross wind.
- [NTSB ANC96LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA093.md): Cessna 206 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1996 · N5244Z · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot of the Cessna 180, N5020E, disregard of an air traffic control clearance/instruction to hold short. A factor in the accident was the failure of both pilots to maintain an adequate visual lookout for other aircraft.
- [NTSB IAD96LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA101.md): Cessna 182P · White Marsh, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1996 · N40007 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing. A related factor was the pilot's improperly planned approach.
- [NTSB LAX96LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA241.md): Cessna 182 · Mendota, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1996 · N3675U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to intentionally shut down the engine; his failure to verify the surface winds during the prolonged orbiting descent over the airport, which resulted in a final approach with a tailwind component; and his misjudging of the aircraft's…
- [NTSB SEA96LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA160.md): Cessna 182A · Toledo, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1996 · N9975B · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's need to maneuvering to avoid obstructions near the approach end of the runway, and a ditch in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB SEA96GA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96GA129.md): Cessna 182R · Grand View, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 15, 1996 · N6356N · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain in a box canyon. The mountainous terrain and box canyon, limiting the pilot's ability to climb or maneuver and maintain sufficient altitude in the canyon, were related factors.
- [NTSB NYC96LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA128.md): Cessna 180 · Fulton, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1996 · N7783A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions.
- [NTSB MIA96LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA151.md): Cessna 182 · Crestview, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1996 · N5464B · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain the proper descent rate on landing resulting in separation of the nose landing gear after touchdown. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the type of operation.
- [NTSB SEA96LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA099.md): Cessna 180 · Grangeville, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 1996 · N626RP · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to properly judge the distance and speed of the airplane during the final approach, his failure to obtain a proper touchdown point for landing, and his failure to perform a go-around, while there was sufficient runway remaining. A factor…
- [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 FTW96LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA217.md): Cessna 182J · Jacksonville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1996 · N3160F · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. A factor was the gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB ANC96LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA061.md): Cessna 180 · Hope, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1996 · N212RF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. A factor in the accident was soft terrain.
- [NTSB ANC96LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA058.md): Cessna 180H · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1996 · N91304 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's inadvertent stall during the go around attempt. Factors in the accident were the pilot-in- command's lack of a high performance endorsement and the pilot/passenger's decision to allow the pilot-in-command to manipulate the controls…
- [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 FTW96LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA168.md): Cessna 182Q · Silver City, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1996 · N7559S · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A Factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB ANC96LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA043.md): Cessna 180 · Big Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1996 · N9600B · Destroyed
  > fuel starvation due to unporting of the fuel tank inlet, and the pilot's use of a steep, nose-low attitude during descent on the approach to land. The low level of fuel remaining was a related factor.
- [NTSB SEA96LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA075.md): Ryan Navion · Kent, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 1996 · N4826K · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's attempted operation with known deficiencies in the equipment, and a loose fuel system fitting. The pilot's failure to maintain maintenance service on the airplane was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI96LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA115.md): Cessna 182H · East Jordan, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1996 · N8427S · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the terrain during the landing. Factors related to the accident were the snow covered ice pile at the end of the runway and the pilot's perception of the height of the pile.
- [NTSB ANC96LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA034.md): Cessna 180 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1996 · N2905A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the brakes during landing. The snow berm along the edge of the runway was a factor.

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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") = 1996
  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=1996

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