NTSB investigations: Continental O-470 series

233 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Continental O-470 series, where the first occurrence was “Loss of engine power(total) - nonmechanical”. 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

19822026
NTSB investigations: Continental O-470 series per year, 1982–2026: 233 cases
198215
198315
198411
198514
19864
19877
198813
198911
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19928
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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\" = 353))
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB SEA08CA044Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Spokane, WAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing and the fence.Dec 8, 2007 · N9048T · Substantial damageNTSB SEA07LA234Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Nampa, IDThe total loss of engine power due to the carburetor throat becoming obstructed with paint that had pealed off of the induction air inlet channel in an area where paint should not have been applied. Factors include an earthen berm running across the field…Aug 14, 2007 · N52581 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI07CA263Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Princeton, MNThe loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight. A factor was the fuel siphoning from the right fuel tank.Aug 11, 2007 · N2311C · Substantial damageNTSB ANC07LA069Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Arecibo, PRThe pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion, which resulted in a loss of engine power during climb, and an off-airport forced landing.Jul 25, 2007 · N6428A · Substantial damageNTSB LAX07LA216Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180A · Redding, CAFuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision concerning fuel system management and his failure to refuel while en route.Jul 13, 2007 · N5248D · Substantial damageNTSB LAX07LA212Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182G · Orland, CAFuel exhaustion due to the pilot's improper preflight inspection and preparation, and his failure to ensure adequate fuel was onboard for the anticipated flight.Jul 9, 2007 · N4521M · Substantial damageNTSB SEA07CA164Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180H · Nampa, IDThe pilot's failure to stop for additional fuel, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.Jun 17, 2007 · N2467F · Substantial damageNTSB DFW07CA127Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182L · Cheneyville, LAThe loss of engine power while climbing due to the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion. A factor associated with the accident was the soft terrain at the forced landing site.Jun 2, 2007 · N3356R · Substantial damageNTSB DFW07CA112Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Austin, TXThe loss of engine power as result of carburetor icing. Contributing factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing and the weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing.May 10, 2007 · N2209C · Substantial damageNTSB MIA07LA092Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Marstons Mill, MAThe pilot's improper preflight planning and preparation resulting in an in-flight loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.May 5, 2007 · N403RA · Substantial damageNTSB ATL07CA075Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182B · ST. Mary's, GAThe pilot's decision to operate an airplane with known deficiencies in equipment (inoperative carburetor heat control cable) resulting in a total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.Apr 14, 2007 · N2455G · Substantial damageNTSB LAX07CA111Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Diamond Lake, ORFuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and failure to verify the fuel supply. A factor was the night lighting condition.Mar 17, 2007 · N6462A · Substantial damageNTSB SEA07CA076Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182H · Phoenix, AZThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of power. A factor was the sign.Mar 14, 2007 · N1903X · Substantial damageNTSB MIA07LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Coral Springs, FLThe improper design change associated with a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC), which resulted in an in-flight fire.Jan 12, 2007 · N502SS · Substantial damageNTSB LAX06CA244Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182D · Santa Clarita, CAA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. The fuel exhaustion was the result of a split O-ring on the right fuel cap, which allowed fuel to siphon out of the right fuel tank during flight.Jul 25, 2006 · N8961X · Substantial damageNTSB NYC06CA119Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182A · Plattsburgh, NYThe pilot's failure to utilize carburetor heat, which resulted in the formation of carburetor ice and subsequent engine failure. Factors included the carburetor icing conditions and trees in the forced landing area.Jul 15, 2006 · N2186G · Substantial damageNTSB CHI06CA176Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182A · Jackson, MIThe pilot's improper preflight planning which led to the exhaustion of the fuel supply during the flight. The overload failure of the nose landing gear was a factor.Jul 6, 2006 · N4780D · Substantial damageNTSB DFW06CA117Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182L · Covington, LAThe total loss of engine power due to water contamination in the fuel system for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.May 2, 2006 · N42336 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL06LA069Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182B · Gainesville, GAThe pilots improper preflight planning and preparation which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.Apr 24, 2006 · N7110E · Substantial damageNTSB MIA06LA062Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Brooksville, FLAn in-flight loss of fuel for undetermined reasons which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a forced landing and damage to the airplane during the landing.Mar 4, 2006 · N9138C · Substantial damageNTSB DEN06CA029Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182A · Hobbs, NMthe loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the pilot's failure to visually verify the fuel quantity in the fuel tanks prior to departure. Contributing factors include the pilot's inadequate preflight, and the transmission wires.Dec 31, 2005 · N4755D · Substantial damageNTSB NYC06CA047Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180H · Greenville, NHThe pilot's inadequate pre-flight inspection, which resulted in water-contaminated fuel in the engine and subsequent engine failure.Dec 28, 2005 · N2869U · Substantial damageNTSB MIA06CA034Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Haines City, FLThe pilot's improper preflight planning/preparation, and operation of equipment with known deficiencies, a right wing fuel cap leak, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power.Dec 24, 2005 · N8304S · Substantial damageNTSB CHI06CA022Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Manitowish Wate, WIThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor to the accident was the trees the airplane impacted during the forced landing.Oct 27, 2005 · N20KK · Substantial damageNTSB SEA05LA187Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182E · Toutle, WAThe loss of engine power as a result of fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to properly secure the fuel caps during his self-servicing and (improperly) preflighting the airplane. A contributing factor was the utility pole.Sep 4, 2005 · N2942Y · DestroyedNTSB CHI05TA251Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 182R · New Ulm, MNThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons resulting in a forced landing. A contributing factor was the soft terrain condition.Aug 31, 2005 · N505NR · Substantial damageNTSB CHI05CA166Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182F · Lapeer, MIThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection due to his failure to physically verify the security of the fuel tank caps, the unsecured fuel tank cap and fuel exhaustion.Jun 26, 2005 · N3184U · Substantial damageNTSB DFW05LA085Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182G · Fort Worth, TXThe loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. Contributing factors were the weather conditions conducive for carburetor icing, lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing, and the prevailing dark night conditions.Mar 10, 2005 · N2315R · Substantial damageNTSB IAD05FA040Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · West Milford, NJThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel ice, during the initial climb after takeoff.Feb 27, 2005 · N6685M · DestroyedNTSB SEA05CA045Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182G · Redmond, ORThe pilot's inadequate in-flight decision by failing to refuel while en route, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of power. Trees were factors.Feb 4, 2005 · N3127S · Substantial damageNTSB CHI04CA236Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Crystal Lake, ILEngine failure due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to secure the left wing fuel cap during preflight. A factor was the trees.Aug 23, 2004 · N92848 · Substantial damageNTSB DEN04LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182E · Santa Teresa, NMthe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and decision-making, which resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors to the accident were the fuel exhaustion and the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.May 22, 2004 · N2852Y · Substantial damageNTSB LAX04LA210Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDowner Bellanca 14-19-2 · Lancaster, CAThe pilot's fuel mismanagement by his failure to follow the recommended procedures for operation of the auxiliary fuel tank, which resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power during cruise flight.May 14, 2004 · N7658B · Substantial damageNTSB CHI04CA091Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna C-180 · Aberdeen, SDThe pilot's improper fuel management due to his delay in transferring auxiliary fuel which resulted in exhaustion of fuel from the main fuel tanks. The excessive fuel flow for undetermined reasons, the road embankment, the inaccurate fuel level indicators,…Mar 28, 2004 · N2916C · Substantial damageNTSB ATL04FA069Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Traphill, NCThe loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. Contributing factors were conditions conducive for carburetor icing.Jan 17, 2004 · N4744D · DestroyedNTSB LAX04FA068Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Watsonville, CAa loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel system and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection. A contributing factor was the pilot/owner's failure to comply with the appropriate Airworthiness Directive.Dec 15, 2003 · N1595M · DestroyedNTSB SEA04LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Kapowsin, WAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor to the accident was the trees.Nov 8, 2003 · N2106G · Substantial damageNTSB DEN04LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Albuquerque, NMthe pilot's delayed use of carburetor heat and his inadequate flare resulting in a loss of engine power and a hard landing. Also causal was the inadequate supervision of the flight. Carburetor icing conditions was a contributing factor.Oct 31, 2003 · N5127D · DestroyedNTSB DEN04LA008Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182R · Lysite, WYthe pilot's fuel mismanagement resulting in the loss of engine power and the subsequent forced landing. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing and the nose over.Oct 12, 2003 · N4981E · Substantial damageNTSB ANC03LA103Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Nenana, AKThe pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion, which resulted in a loss of engine power and a forced landing in unsuitable terrain.Aug 26, 2003 · N2117Z · Substantial damageNTSB SEA03LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182C · Stanley, IDThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning that resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine power during descent. A factor contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Apr 27, 2003 · N8690T · Substantial damageNTSB FTW03TA087Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportBeech T-34B · Hammond, LAThe pilot's inadequate inflight planning/decision resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. A contributing factor was the night light conditions.Jan 19, 2003 · N20684 · DestroyedNTSB NYC03LA009Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182B · Hartwood, VAThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.Oct 18, 2002 · N2718G · Substantial damageNTSB SEA02LA154Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Bellingham, WAThe pilot's improper decision to continue en route in cruise flight when his fuel supply became low, eventually leading to fuel exhaustion while on final approach to the destination airport. Factors include the fact that the final approach course took the…Aug 12, 2002 · N6420A · Substantial damageNTSB FTW02LA218Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Mc Allen, TXThe pilot's failure to refuel the airplane resulting in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Jul 29, 2002 · N4896N · Substantial damageNTSB MIA02LA123Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna CE-182-A · Siler City, NCThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power.Jul 2, 2002 · N9996B · Substantial damageNTSB LAX02LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech T-34B/D-45 · San Simeon, CAthe pilot's inadequate preflight of the airplane in which he failed to close the fuel drain resulting in a fuel leak and fuel exhaustion.Feb 3, 2002 · N34NL · Substantial damageNTSB DEN01LA138Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182H · Pueblo, COthe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper fuel selector position. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Aug 4, 2001 · N8549S · Substantial damageNTSB MIA01LA197Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182B · Headland, ALThe pilot's improper decision to perform a go-around while on short final to an available runway following loss of engine power for undetermined reasons when engine power was regained momentarily, which resulted in an impact with terrain while maneuvering at…Jul 28, 2001 · N7202E · Substantial damageNTSB NYC01LA176Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Warren, OHThe pilot's failure to adequately manage the available fuel, which resulted in fuel starvation.Jul 15, 2001 · N2815R · Substantial damage