NTSB investigations: Continental O-470 series
6,205 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, newest first
Query with SQL
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 IAD02LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Rutland, VTThe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point. A factor was the crosswindNTSB 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 LAX02LA181Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Roosevelt, AZFailure of the pilot to maintain aircraft control during the landing rollout after making a precautionary landing precipitated by an electrical system failure.NTSB LAX02FA179Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Pleasanton, CAThe pilot's inadvertent flight into adverse weather and his failure to maintain clearance. Contributing factors included the pilot's inadequate preflight planning, the low ceilings, and the dark night conditions.NTSB ANC02LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Skwentna, AKA total engine failure during cruise flight due to the disentegration of the number five cylinder piston. A contributing factor in the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB LAX02LA165Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · San Diego, CAThe pilot's failure to apply continuous brake pressure. Sun glare is a contributing factor.NTSB CHI02LA130Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Hyannis, NEThe pilot did not maintain directional control and executed improper use of the brakes. A factor associated with the accident was the soft terrain.NTSB LAX02LA152Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Boulder City, NVthe pilot's failure to lean the mixture properly resulting in a partial loss of power.NTSB NYC02LA091Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Moneta, VAA slow leak of brake fluid from the right brake cylinder, which eventually resulted in a loss of right brake effectiveness.NTSB FTW02LA125Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHoward Harder Skybolt · Claremore, OKThe failure of the pilot to maintain clearance with terrain for undetermined reasons while conducting aerobatic maneuvers. A factor contributing to the accident was the physical impairment of the pilot.NTSB SEA02FA064Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 182E · Red Lodge, MTLong term fatigue of the nose landing gear strut fork initiated by side loading which resulted in the separation of the fork from the strut and the consequent collapse of the nose gear. A contributing factor was the ditch the aircraft traversed during the…NTSB LAX02LA127Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180J · Saline Valley, CAThe pilot's loss of directional control during landing rollout after encountering a water erosion rut in the runway's uneven surface.NTSB MIA02LA069Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182F · Pell City, ALthe pilot's failure to properly recover from a bounced landing resulting in exceedance of the design limits and collapse of the nose gear assembly. A factor in the accident was the pilot's decision to continue flight with a known equipment deficiency.NTSB DEN02LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310B · Provo, UTFailure of the nose landing gear retraction/extension assembly for an undetermined reason, which resulted in collapse of the nose landing gear on landing.NTSB LAX02FA110Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPilatus UV-20A · Marana, AZthe failure of both pilots to maintain an adequate visual lookout. The failure of the Pilatus pilot to report his proper position was a factor.NTSB CHI02LA090Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182J · Springfield, ILThe pilot not maintaining clearance from a fence while taxiing. The fence was a factor.NTSB SEA02LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Pacific City, ORThe pilot's inadequate compensation for local wind conditions during the landing roll. Factors include unfavorable winds, and a swampy area adjacent to the runway.NTSB LAX02LA086Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Jean, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control.NTSB 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.NTSB NYC02LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Danbury, CTThe student pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB NYC02LA043Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Falmouth, KYThe pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather. A factor was the snow.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 CHI02LA054Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182K · Nashville, MIthe pilot exceeding the proper touchdown point on the runway during the landing and his improper in-flight planning and decision. Factors relating to the accident were the pilot misjudging his speed and distance during the landing and the ditch.NTSB NYC02LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Norfolk, VAThe pilot's improper recover from a bounced landing which resulted in a propeller strike and hard landing. A factor in this accident were the gusty wind conditions.NTSB LAX02FA041Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182E · Prescott, AZthe pilot's failure to adequately deice the airplane prior to takeoff, which resulted in the airplane's degraded aerodynamic and climb performance capability, failure to maintain an adequate airspeed, and a stall/spin. Contributing factors were the pilot's…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 NYC02LA033Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Brookville, PAFouling of the engine intake and exhaust valves with bromine and lead deposits.NTSB CHI02LA026Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Wahoo, NEThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation resulting in fuel exhaustion during cruise flight, and the unsuitable terrain for landing encountered by the pilot during the subsequent forced landing. Factors relating to the accident were the pilot's…NTSB SEA02LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Sulfur Creek, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the aborted takeoff. Factors include the pilot's excessive rotation attitude, and soft/wet terrain conditions.NTSB CHI02LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182N · Graham, MOA loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the number 2 piston. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain.NTSB FTW02LA009Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Chickasha, OKThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB MIA01LA233Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A45 · Eatonton, GAThe inadvertent sliding of the airplane on tall grass when the pilot aborted takeoff and the swerved the airplane to the left of the runway to avoid deer which had walked onto the runway, resulting in the airplanes left wing contacting a tree.NTSB ANC01LA134Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · North Pole, AKA loss of engine power, due to contaminated fuel, during approach for landing. A factor associated with the accident was unsuitable terrain.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 NYC01LA216Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182R · Elizabethtown, KYThe pilot's improper decision to fly the airplane with a known deficiency, and his inflight decision to land with a quartering tailwind. A factor was the wing maintenance officer's concurrence to fly the airplane with the known deficiency.NTSB FTW01LA200Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Salado, TXA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the forced landing resulting in a stall. This report was modified on December 2, 2005.NTSB MIA01LA218Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182R · Winder, GAA total loss of engine power due to fatigue failure of the number two piston immediately after takeoff, resulting in collision with trees and the terrain during an emergency descent.NTSB MIA01LA215Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Savannah, GAThe delay of the pilot to perform a go-around following a bounced landing and porpoise, and failure of the pilot to maintain directional control resulting in the airplane departing the runway and colliding with a berm.NTSB CHI01LA280Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Grosse Ile, MIBoth the CFI and the student pilot on board improperly flared the airplane and the CFI's failure to perform remedial action during the landing.NTSB ANC01LA107Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180H · Big Lake, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable area for takeoff.NTSB FTW01LA201Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182L · Porter, TXthe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB 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.NTSB MIA01LA200Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Ocala, FLthe pilot's improper planning/decision and failure to properly judge takeoff distance, and his delayed decision to abort the takeoff, which resulted in the aircraft colliding with a fence at the end of the runway, and incurring substantial damage.NTSB 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…NTSB ANC01LA113Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · McCarthy, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor associated with the accident was a sudden wind shift.NTSB DEN01LA128Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Bountiful, UTthe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A contributing factor was inadequate clearance of an obstacle during the forced landing by the pilot.NTSB SEA01LA136Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180K · Quincy, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Factors include an encounter with a dust devil/whirlwind.NTSB NYC01LA176Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Warren, OHThe pilot's failure to adequately manage the available fuel, which resulted in fuel starvation.NTSB CHI01LA308Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182K · Mattoon, ILThe pilot improperly flared the airplane which resulted in a hard landing.