# NTSB investigations: Continental O-470 series, 2012

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 CEN13CA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA106.md): Cessna 182Q · Bellview, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 15, 2012 · N735BV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for a sudden wind shift during the approach and landing, which resulted in a runway overrun.
- [NTSB CEN13FA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA069.md): Cessna 310B · Mancelona, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 2012 · N5419A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane after a loss of right engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination revealed no preimpact malfunction or anomaly that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB WPR13FA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA053.md): Cessna 182D · Bondurant, WY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 2012 · N61LN · Destroyed
  > The noninstrument-rated pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering around weather.
- [NTSB CEN13FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA044.md): Cessna 310 · Stotts City, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 2012 · N6BS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control after he shut down the right engine in flight due a loss of oil pressure. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to reposition the unairworthy airplane during twilight after extensive maintenance…
- [NTSB WPR13FA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA017.md): Cessna 182P · Yucca, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2012 · N20939 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to take corrective action to avoid terrain during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB ERA13CA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA027.md): Cessna 182P · Maryville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 16, 2012 · N1264S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate recovery from a bounced landing and his subsequent delayed decision to perform a go-around, which resulted in the airplane’s failure to clear obstacles.
- [NTSB WPR13LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA005.md): Cessna 180H · St Maries, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 2012 · N2780X · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine and airframe did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB ANC12CA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA115.md): Cessna 182A · Port Lions, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 1, 2012 · N2028G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to take off with ice- and snow-contaminated wings.
- [NTSB CEN12CA665](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA665.md): Cessna 182 · Tiskilwa, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 30, 2012 · N82GS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of control while preforming a short field takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR12CA440](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA440.md): Cessna 180 · Huntington, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 29, 2012 · N3115D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent encounter with a gust front during the takeoff roll, which resulted in loss of control of the airplane.
- [NTSB ERA12LA575](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA575.md): Cessna 182Q · Fort Thomas, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2012 · N735FJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to periodically add engine power during an extended descent in carburetor icing conditions, which resulted in insufficient carburetor heat, the gradual build-up of carburetor ice, and the subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN12LA635](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA635.md): Cessna 182P · Mecosta, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2012 · N58844 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB WPR12LA418](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA418.md): Cessna 180 · Nampa, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 2012 · N90RW · Substantial damage
  > An uncommanded bank after takeoff followed by an aerodynamic stall. The reason for the uncommanded bank could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB WPR12CA389](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA389.md): Cessna 182L · Metaline Falls, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 2, 2012 · N42014 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate compensation for a sudden wind shift during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway overrun.
- [NTSB CEN12TA604](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12TA604.md): Cessna 182P · Newberry, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Sep 2, 2012 · N5981J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane due to distraction from a combination of smoke in the cockpit and a sudden turbulence encounter while on short final approach. The cause of the cockpit smoke could not be determined due to the extensive…
- [NTSB CEN12CA585](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA585.md): Cessna 180 · Brookville, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 28, 2012 · N2909A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the attempted takeoff in gusting crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR12LA365](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA365.md): Cessna 182Q · McCall, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2012 · N735KV · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s selection of the wrong route while flying in mountainous terrain at a high-density altitude, which resulted in the airplane impacting terrain when the increase in elevation exceeded the airplane’s climb performance.
- [NTSB WPR12CA399](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA399.md): Cessna 182F · Hood River, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 20, 2012 · N34SR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CEN12CA590](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA590.md): Cessna 180J · Wausau, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 14, 2012 · N52187 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control during landing roll out, resulting in a runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was an unexpected crosswind wind gust.
- [NTSB WPR12CA352](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA352.md): Cessna 180 · Upland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 12, 2012 · N2927K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR12CA353](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA353.md): Cessna 182 · Joseph, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 2, 2012 · N5418B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s excessive use of brakes during the landing roll in a gusting crosswind, which resulted in a noseover.
- [NTSB CEN12WA528](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12WA528.md): Cessna 180G · Kenora, Canada · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 1, 2012 · N4695U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN12LA501](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA501.md): Beech H35 · Holly Lake Ranch, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2012 · N4684D · Substantial damage
  > The incomplete maintenance performed by maintenance personnel, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ANC12LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12LA080.md): Cessna 182B · Gakona, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2012 · N7150E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN12LA493](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA493.md): Cessna 182G · Montrose, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 2012 · N3198S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CEN12LA549](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA549.md): Cessna 182D · Rose Hill, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2012 · N8882X · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent deployment of a skydiver's parachute, which struck the right horizontal stabilizer.
- [NTSB WPR12FA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12FA316.md): Cessna 182P · Corona, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2012 · N640AM · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power shortly after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to take off…
- [NTSB ERA12LA470](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA470.md): Cessna 182A · Farmingdale, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2012 · N2166G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN12CA413](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA413.md): Cessna 182K · Newark, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 29, 2012 · N2591R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control during taxi in strong wind conditions.
- [NTSB ERA12CA427](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA427.md): Cessna 182A · Sussex, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 28, 2012 · N5143D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s delayed decision to abort the landing and perform a go-around, which resulted in a runway overrun.
- [NTSB WPR12LA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA286.md): Cessna 182 · Watsonville, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2012 · N55DN · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during approach for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB WPR12CA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA308.md): Cessna 180A · Cascade, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 20, 2012 · N5351D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR12CA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA268.md): Cessna 182P · Woodland, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 17, 2012 · N7437Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper descent path during the approach to land, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing, and his improper retraction of the flaps during the subsequent attempted go-around.
- [NTSB WPR12CA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA266.md): Cessna 182H · Meadow Creek, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 16, 2012 · N2424X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged approach and improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR12CA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA257.md): Cessna 182A · Colfax, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 11, 2012 · N4715D · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the missing carburetor drain plug, which had not been secured with safety wire.
- [NTSB WPR12LA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA314.md): Cessna 182R · Hilo, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 2012 · N73466 · Substantial damage
  > The damage to the engine firewall for a reason that was undetermined because the damage was not reported when it occurred.
- [NTSB WPR12CA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA245.md): Cessna 180 · Wenatchee, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 2, 2012 · N3184D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in a crosswind condition.
- [NTSB CEN12WA338](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12WA338.md): Cessna 182N · Pista Aérea, Mexico · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 2, 2012 · N92201 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN12IA385](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12IA385.md): Cessna 182 · Fowlerville, MI · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 27, 2012 · N287TC · Minor damage
  > The airplane’s encounter with clear air turbulence, which caused a momentary loss of control and minor damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB WPR12CA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA226.md): Cessna 182M · Vashon Island, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 26, 2012 · N70658 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during a rejected takeoff, which resulted in a noseover.
- [NTSB ERA12CA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA322.md): Cessna 182N · Newport, VT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 6, 2012 · N9217G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR12CA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA179.md): Cessna 182J · Delle, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 22, 2012 · N2701F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to properly monitor the environment during the departure from a gravel parking area and runway, which resulted in the airplane’s collision with a mound of gravel.
- [NTSB WPR12CA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA169.md): Cessna 182G · Georgetown, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 17, 2012 · N3272S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing with a gusting wind.
- [NTSB WPR12CA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA170.md): Cessna 180F · McCall, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 15, 2012 · N2157Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA12LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA261.md): Cessna 210-5 · Lake Wales, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 2012 · N224AL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight preparation and fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN12FA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA199.md): Cessna 172S · Longmont, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 2012 · N10468 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate visual lookout by the pilots of both airplanes, which resulted in a mid-air collision.
- [NTSB WPR12CA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA137.md): Cessna 182 · Caldwell, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 14, 2012 · N5649B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not properly secure the airplane before starting the engine by manually rotating the propeller, which resulted in the inadvertent movement of the airplane.
- [NTSB CEN12CA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA185.md): Cessna 180H · Belle Chase, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 11, 2012 · N3424Y · Substantial damage
  > The bent tailwheel spring that allowed the tailwheel to caster when the airplane encountered a wind gust on landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA12FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FAMS1.md): Cessna 182P · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · 1 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Mar 1, 2012 · N1338S · Substantial damage
  > Undetermined; the airplane and pilot are missing.
- [NTSB CEN12LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA168.md): Cessna 180H · Conroe, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 2012 · N3SM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed intervention and the pilot’s lack of experience in tailwheel airplanes.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?engine=17026&year=2012&page=2

## 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") = 2012
  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=2012

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