# NTSB investigations: Continental O-470 series, 2001

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 NYC02LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA045.md): Cessna 182 · Danbury, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 2001 · N42766 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB NYC02LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA043.md): Cessna 182 · Falmouth, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 2001 · N660DD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather. A factor was the snow.
- [NTSB CHI02LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA055.md): Cessna 182P · Elkhart, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 2001 · N58797 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot allowed the airplane's altitude to get too low while on final approach. A factor associated with the accident was the pickup truck which the airplane struck.
- [NTSB CHI02LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA054.md): Cessna 182K · Nashville, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 2001 · N2607Q · Substantial damage
  > the pilot exceeding the proper touchdown point on the runway during the landing and his improper in-flight planning and decision. Factors relating to the accident were the pilot misjudging his speed and distance during the landing and the ditch.
- [NTSB NYC02LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA041.md): Cessna 182Q · Norfolk, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 2001 · N759JD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recover from a bounced landing which resulted in a propeller strike and hard landing. A factor in this accident were the gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB LAX02FA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA041.md): Cessna 182E · Prescott, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 2001 · N3049Y · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to adequately deice the airplane prior to takeoff, which resulted in the airplane's degraded aerodynamic and climb performance capability, failure to maintain an adequate airspeed, and a stall/spin. Contributing factors were the pilot's…
- [NTSB MIA02FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02FA039.md): Beech BE-55-T42A · Johnson City, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 2001 · N50KF · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude clearance above the tree resulting in a collision with the tree, subsequent collision with a building, and the ground.
- [NTSB NYC02LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA033.md): Cessna 182 · Brookville, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 2001 · N24KA · Substantial damage
  > Fouling of the engine intake and exhaust valves with bromine and lead deposits.
- [NTSB CHI02LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA026.md): Cessna 182A · Wahoo, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 2001 · N3916D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation resulting in fuel exhaustion during cruise flight, and the unsuitable terrain for landing encountered by the pilot during the subsequent forced landing. Factors relating to the accident were the pilot's…
- [NTSB SEA02LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA006.md): Cessna 182P · Sulfur Creek, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 2001 · N20877 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the aborted takeoff. Factors include the pilot's excessive rotation attitude, and soft/wet terrain conditions.
- [NTSB CHI02LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA005.md): Cessna 182N · Graham, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2001 · N92913 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the number 2 piston. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB FTW02LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA009.md): Cessna 182A · Chickasha, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 2001 · N3862D · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA01LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA233.md): Beech A45 · Eatonton, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2001 · N45GS · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent sliding of the airplane on tall grass when the pilot aborted takeoff and the swerved the airplane to the left of the runway to avoid deer which had walked onto the runway, resulting in the airplanes left wing contacting a tree.
- [NTSB ANC01LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA134.md): Cessna 182 · North Pole, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2001 · N3961D · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power, due to contaminated fuel, during approach for landing. A factor associated with the accident was unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB SEA01LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA170.md): Cessna 182J · Gold Beach, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2001 · N3056F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain proper alignment while on final approach and clearance from trees. The pilot's lack of total experience in this type of mountain flying operation was a factor.
- [NTSB LAX01LA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA300.md): Cessna 182G · Cottonwood, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2001 · N3250S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain/maintain a proper descent rate, as well as prematurely starting his decent during nighttime operations, subsequently colliding with 60-foot power lines 4 miles from the airport.
- [NTSB NYC01LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA216.md): Cessna 182R · Elizabethtown, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2001 · N5419E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to fly the airplane with a known deficiency, and his inflight decision to land with a quartering tailwind. A factor was the wing maintenance officer's concurrence to fly the airplane with the known deficiency.
- [NTSB FTW01LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA200.md): Cessna 182A · Salado, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2001 · N4795D · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the forced landing resulting in a stall. This report was modified on December 2, 2005.
- [NTSB MIA01LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA218.md): Cessna 182R · Winder, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2001 · N2405E · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fatigue failure of the number two piston immediately after takeoff, resulting in collision with trees and the terrain during an emergency descent.
- [NTSB MIA01LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA215.md): Cessna 182Q · Savannah, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2001 · N4916N · Substantial damage
  > The delay of the pilot to perform a go-around following a bounced landing and porpoise, and failure of the pilot to maintain directional control resulting in the airplane departing the runway and colliding with a berm.
- [NTSB CHI01LA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA280.md): Cessna 182A · Grosse Ile, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2001 · N4080D · Substantial damage
  > Both the CFI and the student pilot on board improperly flared the airplane and the CFI's failure to perform remedial action during the landing.
- [NTSB ANC01LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA107.md): Cessna 180H · Big Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2001 · N2716X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable area for takeoff.
- [NTSB FTW01LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA201.md): Cessna 182L · Porter, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2001 · N42892 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB DEN01LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA138.md): Cessna 182H · Pueblo, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2001 · N8549S · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper fuel selector position. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA01LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA200.md): Cessna 182Q · Ocala, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2001 · N78234 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper planning/decision and failure to properly judge takeoff distance, and his delayed decision to abort the takeoff, which resulted in the aircraft colliding with a fence at the end of the runway, and incurring substantial damage.
- [NTSB MIA01LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA197.md): Cessna 182B · Headland, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2001 · N7202E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to perform a go-around while on short final to an available runway following loss of engine power for undetermined reasons when engine power was regained momentarily, which resulted in an impact with terrain while maneuvering at…
- [NTSB ANC01LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA113.md): Cessna 180 · McCarthy, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2001 · N7275P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor associated with the accident was a sudden wind shift.
- [NTSB DEN01LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA128.md): Cessna 182P · Bountiful, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 2001 · N21042 · Destroyed
  > the loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A contributing factor was inadequate clearance of an obstacle during the forced landing by the pilot.
- [NTSB SEA01LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA136.md): Cessna 180K · Quincy, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2001 · N64426 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Factors include an encounter with a dust devil/whirlwind.
- [NTSB NYC01LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA176.md): Cessna 182 · Warren, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2001 · N2815R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately manage the available fuel, which resulted in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CHI01LA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA308.md): Cessna 182K · Mattoon, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2001 · N2501Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot improperly flared the airplane which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CHI01LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA193.md): Cessna 182 · Taylorville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2001 · N5142D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper procedure and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. Additional factors included the carburetor icing and the corn crop.
- [NTSB MIA01LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA178.md): Cessna 188B · Leesburg, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2001 · N21894 · No damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a visual lookout while deploying the grappling hook in preparation for a banner pick up resulting in the cable wrapping around the stabilizer, subsequent loss of control during the banner drop (due to the cable moving forward…
- [NTSB ANC01LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA079.md): Cessna 180 · Willow, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2001 · N4989A · Destroyed
  > A fire of undetermined origin, following a precautionary landing.
- [NTSB ANC01LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA080.md): Beech H35 · Chitina, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2001 · N5429D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors associated with the accident are variable winds, and a downdraft.
- [NTSB LAX01LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA224.md): Cessna 182P · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2001 · N7336Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the rudder control to correct for torque and P-factor effects, which resulted in a loss of directional control and an inadvertent ground loop/swerve.
- [NTSB FTW01LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA206.md): Cessna 182 · Gladewater, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2001 · N8641T · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadvertent visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions while maneuvering, which resulted in her spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of control of the airplane.
- [NTSB NYC01LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA148.md): Cessna 182P · Oswego, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2001 · N58594 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate altitude clearance above water while conducting low level flight maneuvers. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's impairment of judgment due to alcohol consumption.
- [NTSB FTW01LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA144.md): Cessna 182A · Baytown, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2001 · N6353B · Substantial damage
  > The unqualified person's failure to maintain clearance with the power lines while maneuvering. A factor was the dark night light conditions.
- [NTSB ANC01LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA063.md): Cessna 180 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2001 · N9311T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane, his inadequate preflight planning/decision making, and subsequent fuel exhaustion during cruise flight.
- [NTSB FTW01LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA134.md): Cessna 182K · Victoria, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 2001 · N201EX · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which resulted in an unsecured seat which slipped aft on takeoff.
- [NTSB FTW01LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA130.md): Cessna 182P · Hondo, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 2001 · N9875E · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight of the airplane, which resulted in a loss of engine power in cruise flight due to water in the fuel. A contributing factor was the soft terrain encountered during the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX01LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA182.md): Cessna 182E · Fallon, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 2001 · N9344X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with a road sign during an emergency landing to a road. Contributing factors were the smoke created from a bird nest in the engine compartment, and the pilot's diverted attention due to an approaching car on the road.
- [NTSB LAX01FA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FA178.md): Beech D45 · Julian, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 18, 2001 · N8NV · Destroyed
  > The pilot's selection of an insufficient altitude over rising mountainous terrain and his failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance.
- [NTSB SEA01LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA090.md): Cessna 182P · Salmon, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 2001 · N8188G · Substantial damage
  > Loss of aircraft control while landing. Factors include soft/muddy terrain.
- [NTSB SEA01LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA096.md): Cessna 180A · Mercer Island, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 2001 · N9732B · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate visual lookout during an approach and landing in open water. Factors include a large wave/swell at the location where the pilot elected to land his float-equipped airplane.
- [NTSB ATL01LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA051.md): Cessna 182Q · Ball Ground, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 2001 · N735LX · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll. A factor is the ditch.
- [NTSB ATL01LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA050.md): Cessna 182P · Lake Wales, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 2001 · N1491S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of flight controls during a bounced landing, and subsequent collision with the ground. A factor of the collision is the rough and uneven terrain.
- [NTSB NYC01LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA112.md): Cessna 182Q · Paintsville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 2001 · N129V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the aircraft, which resulted in fuel exhaustion during cruise flight.
- [NTSB LAX01LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA155.md): Cessna 180K · Glendale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2001 · N66033 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll resulting in a ground loop/swerve and collision with a runway marker sign.

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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") = 2001
  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=2001

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