# NTSB investigations: Continental I0-470 series, AR

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.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB CEN26LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA029.md): Beech 35-33 · Flippin, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Oct 23, 2025 · N864R · Substantial damage
  > On October 23, 2025, about 1713 central daylight time, a Beech 35-33 airplane, N864R, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Flippin, Arkansas. The pilot sustained serious injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…
- [NTSB CEN26FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26FA010.md): Cessna 210B · Parkin, AR · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Oct 6, 2025 · N9627X · Destroyed
  > On October 6, 2025, about 1514 central daylight time, a Cessna 210B airplane, N9627X, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Parkin, Arkansas. The pilot and two passengers were fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…
- [NTSB CEN23FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23FA074.md): Beech M35 · Fayetteville, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jan 6, 2023 · N673V · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s mismanagement of the airplane’s fuel system, which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN22LA378](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA378.md): Cessna 210B · Clinton, AR · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 9, 2022 · N9637X · Substantial damage
  > A fatigue crack in the hydraulic actuator, which resulted in the loss of hydraulic fluid and the pilot’s inability to fully extend the landing gear.
- [NTSB CEN20LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA078.md): Navion Navion · Fort Smith, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 9, 2020 · N1011M · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate inspection of the fuel selector valve, which was degraded, allowed fuel to leak, and resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN16FA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA172.md): Cessna 310F · North Little Rock, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 5, 2016 · N6770X · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to promptly feather the left propeller upon the initial loss of engine power shortly after takeoff and his failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering with one engine inoperative, which resulted in a loss of control at a low altitude.…
- [NTSB CEN15FA374](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA374.md): Beech 35 B33 · El Dorado, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2015 · N9704Y · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination of the accident site or based on the available information and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane's critical…
- [NTSB CEN14LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA204.md): Cessna 210A · Searcy, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 2014 · N9421X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane, which resulted in oil starvation and a subsequent engine failure.
- [NTSB CEN13LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA229.md): Beech N35 · Warren, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 2013 · N9414Y · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of the engine crankshaft due to oversized crankcase saddle bores, which resulted from maintenance personnel improperly resizing the saddle bores during engine maintenance.
- [NTSB CEN10CA436](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA436.md): Cessna 310C · Ashdown, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 24, 2010 · N18RR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during the takeoff roll and his lack of experience in the airplane.
- [NTSB CEN10CA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA110.md): Beech J35 · Russellville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 26, 2010 · N647T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper engine starting procedures.
- [NTSB CEN09CA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA102.md): Beech 95-B55 · Batesville, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 24, 2008 · N8775R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to land with a tailwind which resulted in the overrun landing. Factors contributing to the accident include the culvert and the tailwind.
- [NTSB DEN08LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA095.md): Downer Bellanca 14-19-3 · N. Little Rock, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 2008 · N7640E · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the incorrect and improper installation of throttle and mixture cables by unknown maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB FTW03LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA010.md): Beech K35 · Flippin, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 2002 · N9508R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area. A contributing factor was the pilot's disorientation.
- [NTSB FTW01FA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01FA171.md): Cessna 205 · De Queen, AR · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2001 · N8324Z · Destroyed
  > the pilot's VFR flight into IMC, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a loss of aircraft control. A contributing factor to the accident was the pilot's lack of total instrument flight time.
- [NTSB FTW99LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA126.md): Beech J35 · Bass, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 1999 · N735B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft directional control during landing roll on a gravel road. Factors were the clouds and low ceilings, the low fuel status, and the gravel road condition.
- [NTSB FTW93LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA213.md): Beech 95-B55B · Ashdown, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1993 · N258P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to abort the landing. A factor was the wet grass
- [NTSB FTW93LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA036.md): Cessna 210B · Mountain View, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1992 · N9637X · Substantial damage
  > The collapsed right main gear due to the gear locking mechanism not being engaged. A factor was the failed crankshaft.
- [NTSB FTW91FA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91FA017.md): Beech B55 · England, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 1990 · N811J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's misjudgement of altitude, which resulted in his failure to arrest descent from a dive. The pilot's impaired judgment from consumption of ethanol (alcohol) was a factor.
- [NTSB MKC89LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA095.md): Beech BE-55 · Hot Springs, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1989 · N7739R · Substantial damage
  > A wheels up landing was performed by the pilot in command, due to the interrupted landing and go-around. A psychological traffic pattern habit interference mind set interfered with the pilots ability to perform the normal functions required by the landing…
- [NTSB MKC87LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87LA029.md): Beech 95-B55 · Dumas, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 1986 · N783PT · Substantial damage
  > The plt stated that he was operating VFR out of ft. lauderdale, Florida, when he encountered IMC weather close to valdosta, Georgia. At this point, the plt further stated, he air-filed an IFR flight plan but elected not to land and refuel. According to ATC…
- [NTSB MKC84FA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84FA116.md): Cessna 310I · Fayetteville, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1984 · N8156M · Destroyed
  > When the plt received a wx briefing at 1012 CST, he was advised that the wx at his destination (Fayetteville, AR) was an estimated 600' overcast, vis 4 mi with light drizzle & fog, but the wx was forcast to begin to improve in about 1 hr. He took off & during…
- [NTSB FTW83LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA064.md): Beech E33 · Little Rock, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 1982 · N7873R · Substantial damage
  > During the landing roll, all three of the landing gear retracted as the pilot was applying brakes to turn off at the first exit. FAA inspectors found the landing gear handle in the down position with the circuit breaker popped. The flaps were also found in…
- [NTSB FTW80DPG61](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80DPG61.md): Cessna 310G · Helena, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 23, 1980 · N8962Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW79FPG31](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79FPG31.md): Nardi FN-333 · Hot Springs, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 1, 1979 · N913NS · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW79DPG10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79DPG10.md): Cessna 310H · Little Rock, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 1, 1978 · N1018Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW79FPG05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79FPG05.md): Beech J35 · Newport, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 15, 1978 · N7221B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW79DPG04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79DPG04.md): Cessna 310Q · De Queen, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 3, 1978 · N7707Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW78FPG16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78FPG16.md): Cessna 310Q · Fort Smith, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Feb 17, 1978 · N972AC · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW78FPG09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78FPG09.md): Beech 95-B55 · Siloam Springs, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 6, 1977 · N8322N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW76DPG99](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76DPG99.md): Beech 95-B55 · Van Buren, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 15, 1976 · N3015W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW73DPG64](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW73DPG64.md): Beech B55 · Pine Bluff, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 25, 1973 · N8322N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW72FPG53](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW72FPG53.md): Beech 95-B55 · De Queen, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 30, 1971 · N8925M · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW71FPG40](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW71FPG40.md): Beech 95-55 · Russellville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 10, 1971 · N211F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW70FPG31](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW70FPG31.md): Downer 14-19 · Fort Smith, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 24, 1970 · N416MB · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW70FPG17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW70FPG17.md): Beech 35-A33 · Little Rock, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 3, 1970 · N348Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW70FPG11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW70FPG11.md): Beech M35 · Hope, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 27, 1970 · N313Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW70F0224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW70F0224.md): Cessna 205 · Lake Village, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Oct 2, 1969 · N8296Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW70F0186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW70F0186.md): Beech 95-B55 · Jonesboro, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 27, 1969 · N7712R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW69F0299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW69F0299.md): Beech P35 · Little Rock, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 4, 1968 · N8687M · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW68A0086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW68A0086.md): Cessna 310J · Booneville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 6, 1968 · N3076L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW68D0481](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW68D0481-201097.md): Beech N35 · Dequeen, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 29, 1968 · N943Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW68D0113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW68D0113.md): Beech M35 · Blytheville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 14, 1967 · N669V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW67F0316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW67F0316.md): Cessna 210 · Little Rock, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 16, 1966 · N9543T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW66F0589](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW66F0589.md): Bellanca 14-19 · Malvern, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 1, 1966 · N132F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW66F0605](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW66F0605.md): Beech N35 · Little Rock, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 29, 1966 · N9437Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW66F0470](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW66F0470.md): Beechcraft K35 · Camden, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 7, 1965 · N821B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK65X1325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK65X1325.md): Cessna 210 · Earle, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 21, 1965 · N7302E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK65X1138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK65X1138.md): Beechraft 35-33 · Almyra, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 26, 1964 · N940T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X0880](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X0880.md): Beechcraft B33 · El Dorado, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 11, 1964 · N1490G · Substantial damage

## 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 c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'AR' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('17027'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=17027&state=AR

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