NTSB investigations: Continental O-470 series
6,204 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.
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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'))
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'))
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 WPR17FA117Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Ventura, CAThe pilot's abrupt and substantial pullup maneuver while flying the airplane above the maneuvering speed, which resulted in an in-flight breakup. The reason for the pilot's maneuver could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB GAA17CA325Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Ellington, CTThe pilot’s unstabilized approach and failure to go around in rainy, gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway overrun. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s self-induced pressure to land due to the deteriorating weather conditions.NTSB ERA17LA166Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Ovid, NYThe mechanic's failure to inspect and clean the carburetor fuel inlet screen during the airplane’s annual inspection, which allowed undetected debris and dirt to obstruct the fuel supply and resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent total loss of engine…NTSB CEN17LA178Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182G · Manistee, MIThe failure of the airplane owner and maintenance personnel to follow the propeller manufacturer's recommend overhaul schedule, which resulted in a fatigue fracture of the propeller blade actuating pin and a loss of thrust in flight.NTSB GAA17CA243Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Killeen, TXThe pilot's incorrect landing flare in gusting wind conditions.NTSB ANC17LA020Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Willow, AKThe partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information, which resulted in the forced landing attempt and impact with power lines.NTSB GAA17CA230Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Manchester, CAThe pilot’s improper preflight fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the total loss of engine power.NTSB GAA17CA215Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Blue Earth, MNThe pilot's decision to continue the night, visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain while on final approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper use of an electronic flight…NTSB GAA17CA202Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Mackay, IDThe pilot's decision to maneuver the airplane over mountainous terrain in high-density altitude conditions, which resulted in the airplane’s inability to maintain altitude or establish a climb.NTSB CEN17LA126Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Skiatook, OKThe loss of directional control while taxiing for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airplane revealed no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB GAA17CA154Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Bally, PAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in crosswind conditions.NTSB ERA17FA107Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A45 · Climax, GAThe failure of maintenance personnel to ensure that the throttle and fuel metering unit AN "B" nut was secured, which resulted in a total loss of engine power in flight and a subsequent collision with trees while attempting to land after sunset.NTSB GAA17CA134Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Tyonek, AKThe pilot’s improper decision to land on a snow-covered airstrip with a tundra tire-equipped airplane, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB GAA17CA129Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Midland, TXThe student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.NTSB GAA17CA133Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Sebring, OHThe pilot’s failure to maintain the proper glidepath during landing, which resulted in the airplane landing short of the runway, the nose landing gear separating, and the airplane nosing over during a second landing.NTSB ERA17CA089Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Mobile, ALThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during the initial climb.NTSB WPR17FA044Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Dabob, WAThe non-instrument-rated pilot's decision to continue a night visual flight rules into instrument flight rules conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to obtain…NTSB ERA17FA073Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Gatlinburg, TNThe non-instrument-rated pilot's intentional visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's established anti-authority attitude.NTSB GAA17CA098Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Apple Valley, CAThe pilot’s mismanagement of the available fuel, which resulted in a loss of engine power and a subsequent hard, off-airport landing and nose-over.NTSB WPR17LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Safford, AZThe total loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 5 piston, piston pin, or connecting rod assembly for reasons that could not be determined due to the severity of the post fracture damage.NTSB CEN17LA044Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Bridgeport, TXThe pilot's failure to properly position the fuel selector before takeoff, which resulted a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB CEN17LA025Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Buffalo, WYThe pilot’s failure to set the proper flap position before the short field takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.NTSB GAA17CA050Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 305 · Llano, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in cross wind conditions.NTSB GAA17CA024Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Leesburg, VAThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent runway excursion.NTSB WPR17FA008Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182D · South Lake Tahoe, CAThe noninstrument-rated pilot's decision to depart on and continue a flight over mountainous terrain into forecast instrument metrological conditions, icing, and hazardous wind conditions that exceeded the airplanes performance capabilities and resulted in an…NTSB GAA17CA005Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna Ector 305 · Concord, NHThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB CEN16CA390Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Rensselaer, INThe pilot's improper touchdown point during landing, which resulted in the left wing's subsequent impact with a cornfield.NTSB GAA16CA520Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Lakeport, CAThe pilot's delayed action to add power during the approach, which resulted in an impact with terrain prior to the approach end of the runway.NTSB WPR16FA183Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Gilbert, AZAn inadvertent explosion of pyrotechnics, which were contained in a box that had been installed on the airplane's left main landing gear assembly spring leg which resulted in shrapnel striking the airplane's left wing and breaching the left wing fuel tank,…NTSB GAA16CA470Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Diller, NEThe pilot's failure to go around after overshooting his intended touchdown point, which resulted in impact with farm equipment and terrain during an aborted landing attempt.NTSB GAA16CA478Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Clemson, SCThe pilot’s loss of directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB GAA16CA474Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Yakutat, AKThe pilot's inadequate inspection of the off-airport landing area, which resulted in an encounter with standing water and a nose over.NTSB GAA16CA463Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Barrow, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion, a nose over, and substantial damage to the right wing strut and fuselage. Contributing to the accident was the sun glare which inhibited the…NTSB WPR16FA170Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Clinton, MTThe sudden right turn on approach to landing for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB GAA16CA449Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Fallbrook, CAThe flight instructor's failure to go-around and the subsequent long landing and his failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB GAA16CA434Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain a controlled landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inattention and distraction.NTSB WPR16FA152Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 310B · Columbia, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain control during takeoff initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because a postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB GAA16CA387Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Hogansville, GAThe pilot's failure to replace the left fuel cap following the preflight inspection, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a loss of engine power, an emergency landing, and impact with terrain.NTSB GAA16CA367Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Searcy, ARThe pilot landed long and failed to stop before the end of the runway, which resulted in a runway overrun and impact with trees. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain a stabilized approach.NTSB GAA16CA370Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · New Durham, NHThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing after encountering a boat wake, which resulted in the airplane veering left, impacting the water's surface, and subsequently becoming submerged.NTSB ERA16LA244Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 305 · Narragansett, RIA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during a postaccident examination of the airframe and engine.NTSB GAA16CA356Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Llano, CAThe pilot's failure to attain an adequate airspeed and his intentional aerodynamic stall, which resulted in an impact with terrain and a post-impact fire.NTSB ERA16CA241Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 305 · Shirley, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to accept an advised runway rather than determine actual airport winds, which resulted in the airplane landing with a quartering tailwind.NTSB GAA16CA353Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Hungry Horse, MTThe pilot's decision to land on unsuitable wet terrain, and his failure to stop prior to the end of the runway, which resulted in a runway overrun and impact with tree(s).NTSB CEN16LA235Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Kankakee, ILAa total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, which resulted from the low level of fuel unporting during a rapid spiraling descent.NTSB CEN16LA229Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Humansville, MOA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not determined, because an examination and test run of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have contributed to the loss of engine power.NTSB GAA16CA298Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Stanley, IDThe pilot's failure to attain an adequate climb gradient, which resulted in a collision with a tree and subsequent substantial damage to the left wing and aileron.NTSB GAA16CA271Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Elk River, IDThe pilot exceeded the critical angle of attack during takeoff which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.NTSB GAA16CA259Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Reno, NVThe pilot's inadequate fuel planning, resulting in fuel exhaustion and substantial damage to the firewall during the forced landing.NTSB WPR16FA116Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Hanapepe, HIThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed following a partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic…