# NTSB investigations: Continental I0-470 series, PA

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.

Page 1 of 2 · 58 cases

## Latest cases

- [NTSB ERA25LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA205.md): Beech P35 · Houserville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 13, 2025 · N2840R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing.
- [NTSB ERA22FA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22FA137.md): Beech 35 · Hilltown Township, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Feb 24, 2022 · N6129V · Destroyed
  > The pilots’ exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while practicing maneuvers during an instructional flight, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and and a loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB ERA20LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA052.md): Beech 55 · Grove City, PA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 1, 2019 · N9404Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s mismanagement of the airplane’s available fuel, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power to the left engine, and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while on final approach to the runway.
- [NTSB ERA19LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA024.md): Beech 35 · State College, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 2018 · N8319D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's mismanagement of the available fuel, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ERA11FA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA295.md): Beech G33 · Washington, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 12, 2011 · N1554W · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, as a result of the pilot's improper fuel management and preflight inspection. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to comply with the manufacturer's published takeoff and emergency…
- [NTSB ERA10LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA210.md): Beech 35-A33 · Pittsburgh, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 2010 · N156J · Substantial damage
  > A fire of undetermined origin behind the left instrument panel.
- [NTSB NYC06CA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA113.md): Cessna 310C · Allentown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 10, 2006 · N1788H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to lower the landing gear during landing.
- [NTSB NYC06CA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA098.md): Cessna 310Q · Finleyville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 15, 2006 · N93AC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged distance/speed during final approach, which resulted in an undershoot and hard landing.
- [NTSB IAD04CA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD04CA004.md): Beech BE-55 · E. Stroudsburg, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 9, 2003 · N7202R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing and collapse of the nose landing gear.
- [NTSB NYC04LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA027.md): Beech M35 · Bellefonte, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 2003 · N9730R · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during approach for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC03FA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03FA131.md): Cessna 205 · Jeannette, PA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2003 · N124A · Substantial damage
  > The loss of power caused by fragments of the air filter being ingested in the engine. A factor was the pilot's delayed decision to perform a forced landing after experiencing a partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB NYC00LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA246.md): Cessna 310G · Seven Springs, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2000 · N8978Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the manufacture's recommended safe single-engine airspeed, which resulted in a velocity-minimum-control roll to the right. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain a proper glide path to his intended…
- [NTSB IAD00LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA049.md): Beech BE-55 · Erie, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2000 · N777K · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper fuel management which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of power to both engines. A factor was the pilot's inadequate pre-flight planning and takeoff with inadequate fuel for the flight.
- [NTSB NYC94FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94FA040.md): Aero Commander 500A · White Mills, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1993 · N9379R · Destroyed
  > was the fracture and separation of the airplane wing, and the subsequent loss of control and collision with trees, as a result of the pilot's repeated performance of acrobatic maneuvers, which exceeded the design limits of the airplane.
- [NTSB NYC92FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92FA067.md): Cessna 310K · Unionville, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 1992 · N6928L · Destroyed
  > The pilot did not follow the published IFR procedures and allowed the airplane to descend to an altitude insufficient to clear the terrain. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the pilot's apprehension due to the low fuel state, the dark night,…
- [NTSB NYC87LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA256.md): Cessna 310N · Williamsport, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1987 · N4166Q · Substantial damage
  > After landing, the cargo was unloaded & the acft was prepared for departure. The plt stated the preflight was normal & satisfactory. He rprtd that when the left eng was started, he heard a loud 'pop' & observed 'flame traces and smoke.' He immediately shut…
- [NTSB NYC82FHA10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82FHA10.md): Navion G · Doylestown, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Sep 28, 1982 · N2476T · Substantial damage
  > At approximately 75-100 ft the eng quit. The acft landed with the gear up & slid off the end of the rwy approximately 200-300 ft. the plt acknowledged taking off with the fuel selector on the empty left tip tank.
- [NTSB NYC82DA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA084.md): Beech 35-33 · Altoona, PA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 2, 1982 · N975T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot stated that before landing, he performed his cockpit duties and put the gear in the down position. However, he lost sight of another aircraft in the traffic pattern and became preoccupied with trying to locate the aircraft. He was also preoccupied…
- [NTSB NYC82DA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA040.md): Cessna 310Q · Doylestown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Feb 25, 1982 · N1EJ · Substantial damage
  > While descending ice began to accummulate on the windshield and leading edges of the wings. The pilot stated that the windshield was covered with 1/2 to 3/4 inch of ice but he was able to clear a small strip large enough for him to see out. Upon reducing…
- [NTSB NYC80FGM25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC80FGM25.md): Cessna 210 · Waynesburg, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 7, 1980 · N6673X · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC80FGT08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC80FGT08.md): Beech P35 · York, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Mar 15, 1980 · N1765G · No damage
- [NTSB NYC79FGM10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC79FGM10.md): Cessna 310L · Washington, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 26, 1979 · N3335X · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC78FGM39](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC78FGM39.md): Beech N35 · Meadville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 6, 1978 · N9373Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC78FGT05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC78FGT05.md): Cessna 310J · Lititz, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 24, 1978 · N3092L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC78FGM12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC78FGM12.md): Beech 95-B55 · Dubois, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 12, 1977 · N4561S · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC77FGM20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC77FGM20.md): Meyers 200A · West Mifflin, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 18, 1977 · N485C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC76FHA38](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC76FHA38.md): Navion F · Frederick, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jun 20, 1976 · N238 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC76FHA22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC76FHA22.md): Cessna 310 · Allentown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 12, 1976 · N6715T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC74FGM28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC74FGM28.md): Beech N35 · Butler, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 4, 1974 · N9373Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC74DGM35](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC74DGM35.md): Cessna 310I · Belle Vernon, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 27, 1974 · N445V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC74FHD09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC74FHD09.md): Cessna 310I · Ambler, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 28, 1973 · N12MS · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC73FGM18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC73FGM18.md): Cessna 310N · West Mifflin, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 18, 1973 · N5081Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC72FGM40](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC72FGM40.md): Cessna 310G · Dubois, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 21, 1972 · N2924R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC72FHD19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC72FHD19.md): Beech 95-55 · Philadelphia, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 29, 1971 · N77MW · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC72DGM12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC72DGM12.md): Beech 35 · Eighty-Four, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 20, 1971 · N545V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC71DHD40](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC71DHD40.md): Cessna 210 · Downingtown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 28, 1971 · N9600X · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC71FGM21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC71FGM21.md): Beech M35 · Emporium, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 2, 1970 · N9583R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC71FHG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC71FHG01.md): Amer Avco AA-1 · Carlisle, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 16, 1970 · N5783L · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC70FHD24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC70FHD24.md): Cessna 310J · Philadelphia, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 9, 1970 · N3194L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC70FGM07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC70FGM07.md): Cessna 210 · Connellsville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 31, 1970 · N345Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC70DHD01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC70DHD01.md): Cessna 310J · Philadelphia, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 4, 1970 · N3194L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC70F0156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC70F0156.md): Cessna 310L · Reading, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 24, 1969 · N3319X · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC70FIK04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC70FIK04.md): Cessna 310N · Coraopolis, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Aug 20, 1969 · N4195Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC70F0056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC70F0056.md): Cessna 310D · Philadelphia, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 16, 1969 · N6876T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC69F0207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC69F0207.md): Beech K35 · Central City, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 31, 1968 · N639Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC68D0385](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC68D0385.md): Cessna 210 · Ambler, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 12, 1968 · N6659X · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC68F0373](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC68F0373.md): Cessna 310L · West Miflin, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 5, 1968 · N2281F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC68F0346](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC68F0346.md): Cessna 210B · Erie, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 30, 1967 · N9605X · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC68F0255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC68F0255.md): Beech 35-B33 · Philadelphia, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 12, 1967 · N785AA · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC68F0221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC68F0221.md): Beech 95-B55 · Hershey, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 7, 1967 · N922B · Substantial damage

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?engine=17027&state=PA&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 c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'PA' 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=PA

---
OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.