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.
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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 NYC01LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Blacksburg, VAThe pilot's improper flare while landing.NTSB ANC01LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Clarks Point, AKThe pilot's excessive application of the brakes during landing roll. Factors associated with the accident were water on the runway, low tire pressure, a sheared tire valve stem, and a fractured landing gear axle.NTSB LAX01LA037Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Tucson, AZThe pilot's misjudged landing flare and improper recovery from the bounced landing resulting in the overload failure of the nose gear and the airplane nosing over.NTSB NYC01LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180H · Long Lake, NYThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB CHI01LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Noblesville, INCarburetor icing and the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning by his delayed use of carburetor heat. A factor associated with the accident was the unsuitable terrain.NTSB ANC01LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff run. A factor associated with the accident was glassy water conditions.NTSB FTW00LA264Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech H35 · Wagoner, OKThe loss of engine power during the takeoff initial climb, for an undetermined reason. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB SEA00LA180Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Everett, WAThe other pilot's improper use (inadvertent release) of the brakes. Contributing factors were, a standing aircraft and the other pilot's diverting his attention from outside his aircraft.NTSB SEA00LA179Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Friday Harbor, WAThe Cessna 172 pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the Cessna 182. Factors included aircraft parked/standing on the taxiway and the refueling area, and a congested/confined taxiway.NTSB ATL00LA088Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188 · Tampa, FLThe failure of the number six-piston connecting rod that resulted in the total loss of engine power.NTSB MIA00LA254Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech D-45 · Jacksonville, FLthe pilot's improper landing flare which resulted the right wing dropping and impacting the runway.NTSB SEA00LA171Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180H · Roche Harbor, WAThe pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions during landing.NTSB LAX00LA357Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182G · Fallon, NVA hard landing by a pilot of a previous flight. Additional causes of the accident were an undershoot that resulted in a hard landing, and the CFI's failure to adequately supervise the flight.NTSB DEN00LA156Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180K · Douglas, WYThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during landing roll. Factors were high winds and crosswinds.NTSB CHI00LA252Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Warsaw, MOInadequate maintenance and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in failure of the carburetor and an inadvertent stall.NTSB SEA00LA153Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Challis, IDThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors include variable winds during landing.NTSB MIA00LA233Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188B · Washington, NCa loss of engine power for undetermined reason, resulting in a forced landing, and subsequent impact with a ditch.NTSB FTW00LA226Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182M · Shawnee, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing flare/touchdown. A factor was the gusty wind condition.NTSB DEN00LA138Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Broomfield, COThe pilot's inaccurate recovery from a bounced landing. Factors were lack of total pilot experience and lack of pilot experience in aircraft make and model.NTSB SEA00LA139Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180H · Hailey, IDFailure to adequately compensate for wind conditions.NTSB SEA00TA138Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 182R · John Day, ORThe pilot's improper flare on touchdown resulting in a hard landing. A factor was the pilot's entrance into an inadvertent porpoise condition.NTSB ANC00FA093Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Thorne Bay, AKThe pilot-in-command's inadvertent stalling of the airplane.NTSB SEA00LA134Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Snohomish, WAThe right main landing gear failed for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI00LA190Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Saint Cloud, MNdirectional control not being maintained by the pilot during landing rollout.NTSB NYC00LA182Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Jackson Center, PAA seized left brake as reported by the pilot.NTSB LAX00TA269Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 182Q · So. Lake Tahoe, CAfailure of the pilot to maintain an adequate airspeed margin resulting in a stall and hard landing.NTSB LAX00LA244Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182K · Mayer, AZthe total loss of engine power resulting from the mechanic's failure to properly torque the connecting rod bolt nuts during engine overhaul.NTSB ANC00LA072Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Port Alsworth, AKThe fatigue failure of the left main landing gear leg at the main landing gear axle attachment bolt holes.NTSB NYC00LA166Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Freedom, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors were the soft runway, and that the pilot exceeded the aircraft's weight and balance.NTSB DEN00LA108Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-44-180T · Englewood, COFailure of the instructor pilot-in-command and the pilot receiving instruction to maintain directional control. Factors were the pilot receiving instruction allowing the airplane to approach low and slow, and failure of the instructor to maintain adequate…NTSB SEA00LA102Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182H · Hillsboro, ORThe pilot's inability to maintain the correct approach airspeed (Vref) on final due to incorrect airspeed indications resulting from a partial blockage of the pitot line. Factors include a quartering tailwind, a wet runway, and the pilot's decision not to…NTSB ANC00LA062Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions, and his excessive use of brakes during landing. A factor associated with the accident was the trees alongside the landing area.NTSB SEA00LA115Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182B · Laurel, MTThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for the precautionary landing. Wet and soft terrain, and the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing roll were factors.NTSB FTW00WA171Accident · Serious injuriesForeign investigationCessna 182N · Nogales, MexicoNTSB ANC00LA057Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180K · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's inadvertent ground loop/swerve during landing.NTSB LAX00LA177Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · N. Las Vegas, NVThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind condition, and his improper positioning of the flight controls.NTSB ANC00LA050Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Wasilla, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. A factor in the accident was a soft area of runway.NTSB SEA00IA069Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Tacoma, WAFlap attachment failure. Restricted movement of the aileron was a factor.NTSB LAX00LA142Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 305A · Jackson, CAfailure of the pilot to adequately compensate for a crosswind condition, resulting in a loss of directional control and collision with a rock.NTSB SEA00LA060Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180K · Silverdale, WAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for winds. Factors include gusty, shifting winds, crosswinds, and an earthen berm near the edge of the runway.NTSB SEA00LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180K · Roundup, MTThe pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions and subsequent loss of control.NTSB DEN00LA059Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Rifle, COLoss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was unsuitable terrain on which to make a forced landing.NTSB SEA00LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Port Townsend, WAThe pilot's failure to adequately compensate for changing wind conditions during the landing roll in a tailwheel-equipped aircraft. Factors include a variable, shifting wind that changed from a quartering headwind to a quartering tailwind just prior to the…NTSB ANC00LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180H · Ophir, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable taxi area. A factor associated with the accident was the soft, snow-covered terrain.NTSB CHI00LA072Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Tower, MNthe passenger not maintaining clearance from the rotating propeller.NTSB ANC00LA026Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Glennallen, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing site on a frozen, snow-covered lake. A factor associated with the accident was an area of drifted snow at the landing site.NTSB CHI00LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182J · Stanley, NDthe pilot's improperly performed flare.NTSB CHI00LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Shelbyville, INthe inadequate preflight planning by the pilot and the exhaustion of usable fuel. A factor was the drainage ditch encountered on landing.NTSB NYC00LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Factoryville, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a crosswind landing.NTSB CHI00LA019Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Benton, KSthe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, and the physiological impairment of the pilot due to a brain anomaly. The pilots improper decision to operate the airplane with a known medical deficiency, and the ditch were contributing factors.