Fatal NTSB investigations: Continental O-470 series, TX
19 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Continental O-470 series. Aircraft are matched to the registry by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model, so older matches can be wrong.
Cases per year
| 1973 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1975 | 1 |
| 1977 | 1 |
| 1978 | 1 |
| 1982 | 3 |
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1999 | 2 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
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duckdb -csv -c "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\" = 'TX' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
AND c.\"highestInjuryLevel\" = 'Fatal'
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"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
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" = 'TX' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
AND c."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal'
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" DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB CEN22FA232Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 182G · Kenedy, TXA loss of airplane control on final approach for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB CEN21LA055Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182R · Rockwall, TXThe pilot’s decision to continue an unstabilized approach and his delayed go-around decision, which resulted in the airplane’s impact with power lines and the ground. Contributing to the accident was the inaccurate wind direction reporting as a result of a…NTSB CEN15FA427Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Lexington, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during a climbing turn, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin at too low of an altitude to recover.NTSB CEN15FA174Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · El Paso, TXThe pilot's decision to continue a visual flight rules flight into known instrument flight rules conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.NTSB CEN11FA195Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Levelland, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during a landing and subsequent go-around with a crosswind.NTSB SEA07GA112Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportCessna 182R · Rachal, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and subsequent impact with the ground. A factor was the gusty tailwind condition.NTSB FTW04FA025Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A45 · Montgomery, TXThe non-compliance with applicable Airworthiness Directives which required wing spar inspections, and the continued operation of the aircraft beyond the compliance time extension granted as per the approved alternate means of compliance (AMOC). Also causal…NTSB FTW99FA261Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Bryan, TXthe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control resulting in an inadvertent stall. A factor was the loss of engine power as a result of fatigue cracking and separation of the #6 cylinder head.NTSB FTW99FA121Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182G · Blanco, TXThe pilot's continued flight into adverse weather conditions and his failure to maintain clearance with terrain. Factors were, the low cloud and drizzle weather conditions, and the dark night light conditions.NTSB FTW88FA051Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 310 · Conroe, TXThe newly certificated private pilot, who had 55.2 hours total flight experience, was on his initial solo flight in the Cessna 310 model. His flight logbook had been endorsed for solo flight in the aircraft on November 20, 1987. Witnesses observed a rather…NTSB FTW86FA011Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Cisco, TXNon-instrument rated pvt pilot proceeded into instrument weather conditions. Control was lost and the aircraft impacted steep nose down in city limits. No record of a wx briefing being received by the pilot was found. No evidence of pre- impact failure or…NTSB FTW83FA226Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182R · New Braunfels, TXAt 2006 CDT, before departing san antonio, TX, the plt obtained a wx breifing. At that time, he was advised to expect VFR conditions on his flt to san marcos, TX, but IFR conditions were expected when he planned to return at about midnight. The plt flew to…NTSB FTW83FRG04Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportCessna 182L · Near Mcallen, TXThe aircraft departed Mcallen, TX at 1903 CST to an unknown destination. During departure, it was observed heading northwest. About 1 1/2 hrs later, it was again observed in the vicinity, about 7 miles northwest of Mcallen, TX. Witnesses stated that the plane…NTSB FTW82FRG30Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportCessna 182E · Armstrong, TXBefore taking off, the pilot reviewed the weather in person at the college station fss, but declined an official weather briefing. He departed in good VFR conditions and flew into an area of known and forcasted low ceilings. While en route, his flight path…NTSB FTW82FQG14Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportCessna 182 · Pampa, TXN58947 was purchased by the pilot the day of the accident. According to a flight instructor who sold the aircraft, the pilot received dual instruction for a checkout in the aircraft and currency for night flight. According to witnesses, the pilot did not…NTSB FTW78FA044Accident · 4 fatalClosedCessna 182C · Dobbin, TXNTSB FTW77FA067Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 182P · Austin, TXNTSB FTW75AF056Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech T-34A · Granbury, TXNTSB FTW74AF021Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 182A · Quail, TX