NTSB investigations: Continental O-470 series
97 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Continental O-470 series, where the first occurrence was “In flight collision with object”. 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
| 1982 | 5 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 3 |
| 1984 | 3 |
| 1985 | 3 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1988 | 2 |
| 1989 | 2 |
| 1990 | 3 |
| 1991 | 2 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1994 | 3 |
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1998 | 6 |
| 1999 | 4 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2003 | 9 |
| 2004 | 7 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 6 |
| 2007 | 7 |
Where
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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.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('17026')
AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o.\"occurrenceNumber\" = 1 AND o.\"occurrenceCode\" = 220))
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."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('17026')
AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 220))
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 NYC08FA056Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech H35 · Warrenton, VAThe pilot's failure to follow the published instrument approach procedure and his failure to maintain the minimum descent altitude which resulted in collision with trees and terrain. Contributing to the accident were the night, instrument meteorological…NTSB DEN08FA036Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Farmerville, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control due to the effects of impairment from alcohol consumption resulting in the collision with the trees.. A contributing factor was the Federal Aviation Administration's failure to identify existing evidence of…NTSB NYC08CA016Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Hendersonville, NCThe pilot's failure to calculate weight and balance prior to departure, which resulted in departure above the maximum allowable gross weight, and the airplane's inability to climb. Contributing to the accident was the high density altitude.NTSB SEA07FA189Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Cashmere, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from trees while on final approach. A contributing factor was the sun glare.NTSB MIA07FA083Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Cudjoe Key, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an active restricted area, which resulted in the airplane colliding with the tether of an aerostat.NTSB ATL07FA031Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Columbia, SCThe pilot's failure to follow approach procedures by descending below the prescribed descision height altitude resulting in an in-flight collision with trees and the ground. This report was modified on January 25, 2008.NTSB DFW07FA051Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182R · Batesville, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees. A contributing factor to the accident was the prevailing low ceilings.NTSB CHI06CA203Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Napoleon, MIThe pilot failed to perform a go-around which resulted in landing long on the airstrip. Factors associated with the accident were the tailwind, the pilot's selection of runway direction, the fence posts, the fence, and the trees which were contacted.NTSB DFW06FA173Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 180K · Owasso, OKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain, a residential street, for both takeoff and landing, which resulted in a collision with a static wire and terrain during takeoff-initial climb.NTSB SEA06FA119Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Agness, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a tree and subsequent collision with rocky terrain. A contributing factor was the sun glare.NTSB NYC06LA073Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182D · Weyers Cave, VAThe pilot's improper decision to maneuver at a low altitude at night, and his failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance, which resulted in a collision with power lines. A factor in this accident was the night light conditions.NTSB DEN06FA043Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182E · Austin, COthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the transmission wire resulting in the airplane's outboard wing portion to be severed, and the subsequent loss of control and ground impact. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's impairment from…NTSB NYC06CA060Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 305A · Seboeis, METhe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines, while attempting to land on a frozen lake.NTSB ANC05FA116Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance from objects and terrain during cruise flight, which resulted in an in-flight collision with tree-covered terrain.NTSB LAX05FA054Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · La Mirada, CAthe pilot's inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain altitude/clearance from a transmission tower while on an extended base leg of the traffic pattern. A factor in the accident was the sun glare condition.NTSB IAD05LA008Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Freedom, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance during the takeoff resulting in an in-flight collision with trees.NTSB CHI05FA017Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182J · Springfield, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper altitude and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance while turning to reverse direction on final approach. A factor associated with the accident was the night lighting conditions which existed at the time of the…NTSB NYC04LA212Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182H · Nashua, NHAn in flight collision with birds while landing. A factor was the night conditions.NTSB MIA04CA095Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182H · La Belle, FLThe inadvertent deployment of the main parachute resulting in damage to the right horizontal stabilizer and elevator.NTSB DEN04LA052Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Monticello, UTthe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff. Contributing factors include the sudden windshift and the bushes.NTSB FTW04LA064Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182R · Ringgold, TXThe pilots failure to maintain clearance from the support wire while on a pipeline patrol flight. A contributing factor was the haze restricting the pilots forward visibility, and low altitude flight.NTSB LAX03CA296Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182K · Young, AZthe collision with a bull during takeoff.NTSB SEA03LA190Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Challis, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while maneuvering. Factors include mountainous terrain and trees.NTSB DEN03FA137Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Antonito, COThe pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision and his failure to maintain clearance from the trees. Factors contributing to the accident were the low altitude, the trees, and the mountainous terrain.NTSB LAX03LA240Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180C · Punkin Center, AZThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and failure to attain adequate climb rate to ensure clearance from obstacles. The tailwind and high density altitude were factors.NTSB CHI03LA205Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Empire, MIThe pilot's failure to abort the takeoff. A contributing factor to the accident included the pilot not utilizing all available engine power during the entire takeoff. Additional factors were the improper wing flap setting and the cherry-tree orchard.NTSB SEA03FA092Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 180H · Yellow Pine, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance while maneuvering. Trees, a box canyon and rising terrain were factors.NTSB LAX03LA096Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310 · Palmdale, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate terrain/obstacle clearance altitude. Factors in the accident were the low ceilings and the dusk light illumination.NTSB NYC03LA054Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · So. Charleston, WVThe pilot's failure to perform a go-around prior to touchdown. Factors in the accident were the rising terrain and tail wind.NTSB FTW03LA096Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182F · Wildorado, TXThe airplane collided with an animal that wandered onto the runway. A contributing factor was sun glare impairing the pilot's view on final approach.NTSB ATL03FA017Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Cornelia, GAThe pilot's failure to follow IFR approach procedures and continue below the minimum descent altitude, which resulted in an inflight collision with trees, and the ground. A factor was the pilot's impairment from a prescription drug.NTSB ANC03LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Larson Bay, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance while landing, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a tree.NTSB MIA02CA174Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 188B · Pikesville, NCThe inability of the pilot to see the .250 inch diameter unmarked cable resulting in the in-flight collision with the cable and substantial damage to the airplane.NTSB ANC02LA118Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Port Heiden, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during initial climb, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees. A factor associated with the accident was a variable wind.NTSB SEA02FA145Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Emmett, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power transmission lines while maneuvering.NTSB CHI02LA146Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182J · Galesville, WIThe pilot failed to maintain clearance with the wires while on final approach. Factors associated with the accident were the low altitude, the downdraft, and the wires which the airplane contacted.NTSB CHI02LA055Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Elkhart, INThe pilot allowed the airplane's altitude to get too low while on final approach. A factor associated with the accident was the pickup truck which the airplane struck.NTSB MIA02FA039Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech BE-55-T42A · Johnson City, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain altitude clearance above the tree resulting in a collision with the tree, subsequent collision with a building, and the ground.NTSB SEA01LA170Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182J · Gold Beach, ORThe pilot's failure to attain proper alignment while on final approach and clearance from trees. The pilot's lack of total experience in this type of mountain flying operation was a factor.NTSB LAX01LA300Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182G · Cottonwood, AZThe pilot's failure to obtain/maintain a proper descent rate, as well as prematurely starting his decent during nighttime operations, subsequently colliding with 60-foot power lines 4 miles from the airport.NTSB FTW01LA144Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Baytown, TXThe unqualified person's failure to maintain clearance with the power lines while maneuvering. A factor was the dark night light conditions.NTSB ANC01LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Ophir, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, and his inadequate preflight planning/preparation resulting in a collision with trees during the initial climb. Factors in the accident were soft, snow-covered terrain, and trees in the area of…NTSB NYC99LA194Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Dorrance, PAThe pilot's misjudgment of distance and altitude, and his failure to do a go-around.NTSB CHI99FA222Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182E · Menominee Falls, WIthe pilots failure to maintain adequate clearance. A factor was the static wire.NTSB ANC99LA077Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180A · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision during a go-around. A factor was the pilot's failure to maintain the proper glide path to the runway.NTSB MIA99LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182J · Franklin, NCThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane on final approach resulting in the in-flight collision with trees and the ground.NTSB SEA99GA007Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportCessna 182P · Deming, WATerrain clearance was not maintained for undetermined reasons. Mountainous terrain was a factor.NTSB LAX99LA009Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Payson, AZthe pilot's failure to maintain runway alignment during a go-around.NTSB FTW98LA391Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180F · Douglas, WYA collision with a deer during take-off.NTSB ATL98LA092Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Green Sea, SCThe inadvertent activation of the skydivers pilot chute, pulling him into the horizontal stabilizer/elevator, resulting in substantial damage to the airplane.