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 CHI95LA169Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Clear Lake, MNfailure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll. The proximity of trees to the runway was a related factor.NTSB SEA95LA113Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Phillipsburg, MTThe failure of the dual student to maintain directional control during the bounced landing, and the failure of the certified flight instructor to take adequate remedial action and recover from the loss of directional control. A factor contributing to the…NTSB MIA95LA139Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Vero Beach, FLTotal loss of engine power for undetermined reasons while on final approach to land and unsuitable terrain encountered during the landing roll.NTSB CHI95LA168Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180D · Eveleth, MNthe pilot's improper setting of the flaps to the 30 degree position and an excessive descent rate during the landing.NTSB NYC95LA121Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182E · Frederick, PAThe pilot's inadequate inflight planning by failing to verify the wind direction for landing. Also causal is the pilot's failure to obtain the proper touch down point and to do a go-around.NTSB CHI95TA174Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 180 · Orr, MNthe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind weather condition. A factor was the crosswind.NTSB FTW95LA189Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Little Rock, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control due to the excessive taxi speed.NTSB ATL95FA092Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportWittman O&O · Stevenson, ALAileron-wing flutter induced by separation at the trailing edge of an unbonded portion of wing fabric at an aileron wing station. The debonding of the wing fabric was a result of improper installation.NTSB ATL95LA089Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Fort Payne, ALThe inaequate visual lookout by both pilots. Factors were the radio reception difficulties of the 152 pilot, his failure to make position reports while maneuvering for a landing, and the failure of the 182 pilot to have a safety observer while conducting…NTSB FTW95LA178Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182D · Overbrook, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain flying speed, resulting in an inadvertent stall. A factor was the crosswinds.NTSB LAX95FA173Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Jerome, AZthe pilot's improper in-flight decision to continue the daytime flight into known adverse weather conditions at an inadequate altitude to clear mountainous terrain.NTSB SEA95LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180D · Nyssa, ORFuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to refuel en route.NTSB LAX95LA167Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Palo Alto, CAinadequate compensation for wind conditions by the private pilot, and failure of the flight instructor (CFI) to ensure that directional control of the aircraft was maintained. The gusty/crosswind (weather) condition was a related factor.NTSB ANC95LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180A · Bethel, AKThe Cessna pilot's failure to maintain sufficient clearance from the transport airplane while taxiing, and the ground personnel's inadequate lookout while marshalling the transport airplane from the ramp.NTSB ANC95FA044Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 180B · Cantwell, AKThe pilot's continued VFR flight into IMC conditions. Weather conditions consisting of low ceilings and turbulence were factors in the accident.NTSB SEA95FA079Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Index, WAthe pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather, and his improper use of carburetor heat. Factors include: weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing and airframe icing, airframe ice, and mountainous/hilly terrain in the area of the forced…NTSB CHI95LA122Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188 · Meade, KSthe pilot taking off the airplane at a low liftoff speed (Vlo). A factor associated with the accident was a stall/mush encountered by the pilot.NTSB MIA95LA091Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Fort Lauderdale, FLThe pilot-in-command's improper landing touchdown and improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB BFO95LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182K · Gretna, VAThe pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ATL95LA064Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Nashville, TNThe pilot's improper use of the flight controls during takeoff which resulted in the inflight collision with the ground.NTSB CHI95LA100Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Bowling Green, MOThe pilot misjudged the fuel supply.NTSB NYC95LA067Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180J · West Dover, VTA loss of power for undetermined reasons. The frozen snow covered terrain was a factor.NTSB FTW95LA123Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180J · El Paso, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB LAX95LA111Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182C · Novato, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper base leg alignment while flying in the traffic pattern and his misjudged distance and altitude during the approach. A factor which contributed to the accident was the dark nighttime lighting condition which reduced the…NTSB CHI95LA090Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180J · Cotton, MNthe pilot's failure to gain sufficient clearance over the trees during the aborted landing.NTSB SEA95LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Camas, WAInadequate remedial action by the flight instructor after the student lost directional control.NTSB FTW95LA086Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Lufkin, TXThe pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to multiple drugs, which resulted in his failure to maintain control of the airplane during the approach/flare for landing.NTSB LAX95FA340Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182B · Rancho Cucamong, CAthe failure of the pilot to maintain adequate altitude above mountainous terrain.NTSB ANC95LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182M · New Stuyahok, AKA failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. A factor in the accident was an icy runway surface.NTSB FTW95FA071Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182G · Muskogee, OKFailure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation after inadvertently flying into adverse weather. Factors related to the accident were: darkness, the low ceiling, the pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather, and his…NTSB SEA95LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Lonetree, WYThe restricted movement of the carburebor float.NTSB MIA95LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182-D · Deland, FLThe failure of the pilot to compensate for the gusty wind conditions during taxi for takeoff.NTSB CHI95LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Bremen, INthe pilot's failure to perform a go-around prior to touchdown. Factors to the accident were the tailwind, excessive airspeed, the rough terrain and the powerlines.NTSB ANC95LA002Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Aniak, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment during the takeoff roll. A factor associated with the accident was the rough/uneven condition of the runway's surface.NTSB NYC94LA184Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180B · East Moriches, NYThe failure of the pedestrian to stay clear of the active runway. A factor was night conditions.NTSB FTW94LA314Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182N · Cortez, COThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB FTW94FA315Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182K · Heeney, COThe pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance. A factor was the rising terrain.NTSB FTW94LA309Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Denton, TXThe fuel starvation induced power loss due to the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate amount of fuel. Factors which contributed were: the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing, and the pilot's evasive maneuver.NTSB LAX94LA376Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Las Vegas, NVthe pilot's failure to shut down the engine before deplaning a passenger.NTSB SEA94LA240Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180G · Cut Bank, MTInadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor to the accident was wind gusts.NTSB SEA94LA236Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Circle, MTThe failure of the pilot-in-command (CFI) to perform an adequate preflight inspection of the airplane, including the proper securing of the fuel cap. The pilot's failure to divert to the nearest airport after recognizing excessive fuel consumption was a…NTSB SEA94LA230Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182B · Lummi Island, WAInadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor to the accident was: tailwind.NTSB LAX94LA348Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Orland, CAThe pilot's failure to follow checklist procedures to assure that the fuel selector was in the both fuel tanks position. Fuel starvation and the dark night were factors in this accident.NTSB LAX94LA347Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Mesa, AZthe pilot's failure to properly secure the aircraft prior to a start attempt by handpropping.NTSB FTW94LA289Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182L · Ardmore, OKThe partial loss of power due to a cylinder head separation. Factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing and the low ceiling.NTSB ANC94LA131Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180B · Fort Yukon, AKThe pilot's improper use of the flaps and flight controls, and a delay in aborting the takeoff. A factor in the accident was glassy water conditions.NTSB SEA94LA226Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Yamhill, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor to the accident was: an inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB CHI94LA306Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Indianapolis, INthe pilot's improper use of the mixture control, the poorly planned approach and the inadvertent stall.NTSB LAX94LA328Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Sedona, AZthe pilot's inadvertant application of wheel brakes during a critical phase of landing rollout.NTSB ANC94LA139Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182B · Ketchikan, AKThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during a hard landing. The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and a downdraft were factors in the accident.