# NTSB investigations: Continental I0-470 series, 1999

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 CHI00LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA056.md): Cessna 210 · South Lyon, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 1999 · N7493E · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the throttle and the unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot in the taxi area. Factors were the collapsed nose gear and the rough terrain,
- [NTSB FTW00LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA051.md): Cessna 210 · Bulverde, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 1999 · N6561X · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB DEN00LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA029.md): Beech N-35 · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1999 · N9468Y · Substantial damage
  > A forced landing on unsuitable terrain due a complete loss of power. A factor was the pilot inadvertently placing the fuel selector to the off position while executing the approach for landing checklist.
- [NTSB CHI00LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA038.md): Cessna 310Q · Moline, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1999 · N7762Q · Substantial damage
  > the landing gear locking mechanism was not properly locked. Factors relating to this accident were the improper rigging of the gear and the runway marker.
- [NTSB LAX00LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA022.md): Cessna 210 · Enterprise, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1999 · N6556X · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing roll, which resulted in a collision with a ditch.
- [NTSB LAX00LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA005.md): Cessna 210B · Tonopah, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1999 · N9609X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to monitor his altitude and maintain an adequate terrain clearance during the approach. The dark night lighting conditions and the visual illusion created by the lack of ground reference lights were factors in the accident.
- [NTSB IAD99FA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99FA070.md): Cessna 310Q · Salisbury, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1999 · N69945 · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation of the #2 cylinder that resulted in a fractured crankshaft and a total loss of engine power. Factors in the accident were the premature deployment of the landing gear and flaps by the pilot.
- [NTSB FTW99LA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA248.md): Beech 95-A55 · Ada, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1999 · N9576Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing flare/touchdown. Factors were the pilot's excessive approach speed and the partial failure of the seat guides for the pilot's seat.
- [NTSB LAX99LA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA297.md): Cessna 205 · Gualala, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1999 · N1854Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point due to his misjudgment of the aircraft's speed, altitude, and distance to the runway. The pilot's failure to initiate a go-around is also causal.
- [NTSB SEA99LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA153.md): Cessna 210B · Dixie, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1999 · N9740X · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate airspeed and clearance was not maintained. Mountainous conditions, trees, and an inadequately planned approach were factors.
- [NTSB SEA99LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA169.md): Beech J-35 · Union, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1999 · N7299B · Substantial damage
  > Directional control not maintained. A rough/uneven landing area was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI99LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA272.md): Bellanca 14-19 · North Platte, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1999 · N8509R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper inflight planning decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor associated with the accident was the dark night conditions.
- [NTSB CHI99LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA265.md): Cessna 310N · Eden Prairie, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1999 · N310DE · Substantial damage
  > maintenance personnel installed washers which were not large enough in diameter to prevent the retraction/extension scissors links from separating from each other.
- [NTSB NYC99LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA182.md): Cessna 210 · Newton, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1999 · N9712X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to secure the oil cap after adding oil; the flight instructor's failure to insure the preflight was completed properly; and oil on the windshield obstructing forward vision.
- [NTSB DEN99LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA094.md): Cessna 182B · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1999 · N2276G · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the nose landing gear scissors bolt for undetermined reasons.
- [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 SEA99LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA053.md): Beech 35-C33 · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1999 · N1310A · Substantial damage
  > A landing gear collapse for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA99LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA145.md): Beech E33 · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1999 · N7204N · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff, resulting in the airplane departing the runway, and subsequently impacting with an airport sign.
- [NTSB NYC99FA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA085.md): Cessna 310N · Cecilia, KY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1999 · N4159Q · Destroyed
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain control of the airplane. A factor was the flight instructor's inexperience instructing in the accident airplane.
- [NTSB SEA99LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA046.md): Cessna 205 · Edison, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1999 · N8464K · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fatigue of the number six crankcheek resulting in crankshaft separation, and the lack of suitable terrain. Contributing factors were the sign and the ditch.
- [NTSB DEN99LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA055.md): Cessna 310L · Angel Fire, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 1999 · N2230F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's exceeding the airplane's weight and balance limitations. A factor was the high density altitude weather condition.
- [NTSB DEN99LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA045.md): Cessna 185 · Durango, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 1999 · N9823X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and inadvertently allowing the airplane to ground loop. Factors were gusty crosswind conditions, pertinent crosswind information not made available by the manufacturer, and FAA's inadequate certification and…
- [NTSB DEN99LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA043.md): Beech 35-C33 · Leadville, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 1999 · N977MC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's in-flight decision to turn into rising terrain, and his decision to fly into and out of the airport in a heavy weight condition after the local flight instructor/FAA accident prevention counselor recommended that he should not. Factors were the…
- [NTSB LAX99FA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99FA104.md): Beech 95-B55 · Coalinga, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 1999 · N125TW · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadvertant visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB MIA99LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA068.md): Cessna 310N · Clearwater, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 1999 · N5080Q · Substantial damage
  > a ground fire in the left wing due to an undetermined ignition source.

## 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") = 1999
  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&year=1999

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