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 GAA16CA250Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Calhan, COThe pilot's incorrect pitch control during the landing flare in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing and nose over.NTSB GAA16CA247Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Redding, CAThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusty wind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and nose over.NTSB ANC16CA027Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Wasilla, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the loose dirt and gravel deposited in the center of the runway.NTSB WPR16LA108Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · California City, CAA directional upset on landing due to a thermally induced atmospheric disturbance, which the pilot was unable to successfully counter due to improperly set rudder travel limits.NTSB ANC16LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Naknek, AKThe overstress fracture and subsequent separation of the left main landing gear axle due to a hard landing, which resulted in the pilot’s inability to maintain directional control of the airplane.NTSB CEN16FA169Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182L · Carrollton, OHAn in-flight collision with trees and terrain for reasons that could not be determined because no anomalies consistent with a preimpact failure or malfunction were observed during the examination.NTSB WPR16LA094Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Selma, CAThe total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, which resulted from the flight instructor's failure to use carburetor heat during the descent.NTSB GAA16CA196Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Moorestown, MIAn in-flight bird strike, which resulted in wind screen damage.NTSB CEN16LA131Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180A · Del Rio, TXThe pilot’s loss of directional control while departing with a gusting tailwind.NTSB WPR16LA083Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Boulder, UTThe pilot's failure to abort the takeoff from the soft runway surface, which precluded optimal acceleration during the takeoff sequence.NTSB WPR16FA084Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Alpine, WYThe noninstrument-rated pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the initial climb in dark night conditions with no visual reference, which resulted in a stall and collision with terrain.NTSB ERA16CA128Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · South Burlington, VTThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff roll, which resulted in a nose over.NTSB ERA16LA114Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Gainesville, FLThe failure of the engine crankshaft near the Nos. 4 and 5 crankshaft journals due to oil starvation. The reason for the oil starvation could not be determined during postaccident examination.NTSB ANC16CA014Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Sleetmute, AKThe pilot's decision to make contact with an unsuitable landing surface, resulting in a nose over.NTSB GAA16CA130Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Hudson Oaks, TXThe pilot's decision to continue the high approach, resulting in excessive speed during the landing roll, a loss of directional control, runway excursion, and nose over.NTSB GAA16CA108Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Sussex, NJThe student pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing, which resulted in abnormal runway contact, a ground loop, and a nose over.NTSB CEN16LA068Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182J · Baytown, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting wind conditions.NTSB CEN16FA059Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182C · Pattonsburg, MOThe pilot's loss of airplane control while maneuvering during low-level flight for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any preimpact anomalies.NTSB GAA16CA081Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Salisbury, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing flare, causing the airplane to balloon and land hard.NTSB GAA16CA063Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182D · Hamlet, NEThe student pilot's incorrect brake application which resulted in a runway excursion and a nose over.NTSB CEN16LA064Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 305A · Sulphur, LAThe loss of engine power due to water and contaminants in the carburetor, which resulted in a forced landing to a wet field.NTSB CEN16FA042Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182G · Sandia Park, NMThe pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a loss of control.NTSB GAA16CA050Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182Q · Bowstring, MNThe pilot exceeded the critical angle of attack during takeoff which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with a wind sock and terrain.NTSB CEN16FA037Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Richmond, MOThe airplane's impact with trees and terrain during an off-airport forced landing in dark night conditions following a partial loss of engine power. The reason for the partial loss of engine power could not be determined because postaccident examination did…NTSB ANC16LA005Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Haines, AKA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence and the pilot’s decision to continue the flight after realizing the remaining fuel quantity was near 0.NTSB GAA16CA040Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182J · Skwentna, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during landing, which resulted in a porpoise and structural damage to the airplane.NTSB GAA16CA022Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180H · Sioux Falls, SDThe pilot's decision to land with a 20 knot direct cross wind, which resulted in a loss of directional control and the right wing impacting terrain and a subsequent ground loop.NTSB GAA16CA034Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182R · Abilene, TXThe pilot's diverted attention while taxiing, which resulted in a collision with a fence post.NTSB WPR16FA006Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Hope, IDThe pilot's selection of an inadequate altitude to cross mountainous terrain and her subsequent failure to maintain terrain clearance. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight evaluation of the weather conditions and flight plan.NTSB GAA15CA288Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 305F · Bentonville, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain yaw control during a go-around, which resulted in a right main landing gear collapse and the right wing impacting terrain during a runway excursion.NTSB CEN15LA430Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182G · Glenwood Springs, COA loss of engine power during cruise flight due to carburetor icing and the pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat, which resulted in a forced landing on rough/uneven terrain.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 GAA15CA278Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182A · Ama, LAThe pilot's decision to takeoff on a partially obstructed runway, which resulted in a collision with trees.NTSB GAA15CA275Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · McCall, IDThe pilot's excessive application of brake pressure during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to continue the landing after noting he was high on final approach.NTSB GAA15CA271Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 305A · Show Low, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in quartering tailwind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and a right main landing gear collapse.NTSB GAA15CA267Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180H · Delta Junction, AKThe pilot's failure to attain and maintain yaw control during the approach and attempted go around, which resulted in impact with trees and terrain.NTSB GAA15CA301Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Rose Hill, KSThe pilot's improper pitch control during the landing flare, which resulted in a porpoise and subsequent hard landing.NTSB GAA15CA242Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 305A · Midlothian, TXThe failure of the brake line tubing for the right main landing gear brake, due to a non-standard method used to secure the brake line, which resulted in a loss of control during landing, and a ground loop.NTSB GAA15CA236Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182Q · Pineville, LAThe pilot's failure to land with sufficient runway remaining to safely stop the airplane, resulting in a runway over-run and collision with terrain.NTSB ANC15FA066Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Kasilof, AKThe total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on postaccident examination and testing.NTSB ANC15CA065Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Homer, AKThe pilot's loss of directional control during landing, resulting in a collision with terrain.NTSB CEN15LA369Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Bolivar, MOTotal electrical failure due to a failed voltage regulator and the pilot’s failure to maintain a proper airspeed during a precautionary landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control and a runway excursion.NTSB GAA15CA231Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180H · Ione, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.NTSB ERA15LA300Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Hot Springs, VAA partial loss of engine power during initial climb due to the failure of a magneto. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to operate the airplane without a current annual inspection.NTSB WPR15FA236Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182F · Montecito, CAOil starvation that led to the failure of the No. 5 connecting rod and a subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB WPR15LA234Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180J · Dixie, IDThe failure of the right brake hydraulic line during taxi due to fatigue, which caused a loss of hydraulic fluid and rendered the brake inoperative.NTSB ANC15CA052Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Wasilla, AKThe pilot's failure to ensure adequate fuel was onboard to complete the flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the improperly calibrated fuel quantity indication system.NTSB CEN15LA319Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182E · Rozet, WYThe loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because an examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB GAA15CA189Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182Q · Hanksville, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and a collision with terrain.NTSB CEN15LA323Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182B · Fults, ILThe malfunction of the flap assembly, which resulted in a restriction of aileron control. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel’s inadequate inspection of a corroded flap control cable.