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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NTSB ANC86LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180-H · Cordova, AKThe pilot stated that after lift off from the water, the left wing tip caught the water causing the aircraft to cartwheel and sink. At the time of the accident the wind was reported as 060 degrees at 15 knots gusting 35 knots.NTSB LAX86LA173Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Death Valley, CAThe acft collided with terrain after a loss of pwr 50 yards short of the rwy. The plt stated he used various fuel selector positions while en route. Upon entry into the traffic pattern on a right downwind, the left tank was selected. On final apch the plt…NTSB CHI86FEE02Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna 182Q · Lansing, ILWhile on the return flt to Lansing, IL, the plt checked the midway ATIS for info. He believed that just before landing at the Lansing muni arpt, the wind had shifted to the east. According to witnesses, the acft touched down on the last 1/3 of the 2432 ft…NTSB LAX86LA172Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Jackson, CAThe acft went out of control and collided with terrain during a landing roll on rwy 19. The plt stated that a gust of wind lifted the right wing during the landing roll and the acft departed the rwy and collided with a ditch. The plt reported that the winds…NTSB ANC86LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180J · Anchorage, AKThe pilot stated that during the takeoff roll he added power too fast for the takeoff. The pilot failed to compensate with rudder.NTSB SEA86FA071Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Tenino, WAThe non-instrument rated pilot departed for his destination without filing a flight plan nor obtaining a weather briefing. The flight was conducted in dark night and instrument meteorological conditions. Low ceilings prevailed in the vicinity of the accident.…NTSB LAX86FVD05Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna 182C · Oakland, CAThe acft contacted several vehicles during a forced landing following a loss of pwr shortly after takeoff. Post accident inspection of the acft revealed the carburetor bowl was 1/3 full of water. No other discrepancies were noted which would have resulted in…NTSB DEN86LA090Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180J · Casper, WYAccording to the flt instructor, during the touch and go landing, directional control was lost when brakes were applied and the acft ground looped. During the investigation, it was ascertained that an 'o' ring on the right wheel had dislodged, resulting in…NTSB NYC86LA082Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Pepperell, MAAfter descending to traffic pattern altitude. The throttle was advanced with no response from the engine. On flare to landing, pilot experienced sun glare, drifted to the right, and touched down in a snow bank. Nose gear dug in and aircraft flipped over onto…NTSB LAX86FUA01Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBeech J35 · Long Beach, CAThe acft collided with an object in flt. The plt reported that his right wing had been struck by what he thought was a large bird. After a safe landing at nearby Long Beach arpt the acft was examined. The rt wing had a hole aft of the leading edge and…NTSB FTW86LPA19Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 182A · Decatur, TXThe acft was damaged in a collision with a power line during a low pass over a field. The acft was landed off arpt in a field after the collision with the wires. Half the rudder and vert fin were separated, the wing was torn and the prop nicked during the…NTSB ATL86FA077Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Elyria, OHThe plt was cleared for and executed a rwy 17 ILS apch at night. Prior to beginning the apch he was informed that vis was 1/8 mile. Minimum for the apch was 1/2 mile. At the middle marker the plt rated pax in the right seat told the PIC that the rwy was not…NTSB DEN86LA078Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Wray, COAccording to the plt, the acft contacted a twr with the nose gear while he was making a visual surveillance of a private airstrip prior to landing. The plt said he diverted to a nearby arpt to land. During landing, fuel from broken fuel lines ignited & the…NTSB LAX86LA116Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182M · Healdsburg, CAOn February 8, 1986, at 1430 PST a Cessna 182, N91614, overran the landing surface and nosed over at a dirt strip. VMC prevailed at the time. The winds were generally calm with sporadic gusts from the north at approximately 10 knots. There was no indication…NTSB DEN86FA071Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Kalispell, MTThe plt received a wx briefing and filed an IFR flt plan to Boeing field, seattle, WA. He departed Kalispell, MT, at 1135 MST. When the plt arrived in the spokane area, he obtained wx reports for seattle and decided to turn around and return to Kalispell. Wx…NTSB LAX86LA097Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182H · Lake Havasucity, AZOn January 25, 1986 a Cessna 182 collided with the runway surface after the nose wheel collapsed on runway 5 at lake havasu city airport, Arizona. VMC prevailed at the time with the UNICOM reported winds from 270 degrees at 17 knots and gusting. The…NTSB ATL86LA060Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Carthage, MSWhile on final approach for landing the pilot advanced the throttle to adjust his final approach path and the engine lost power. The aircraft impacted the ground short of the runway and flipped inverted. The engine was later test run and performed to…NTSB SEA86FA041Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Juneau, AKPilot requested clearance to return to airport after takeoff due to eng power loss. Clearance was given by ATC. Pilot made rt turn from about 100 ft alt. Acft crashed about 1500 foot south of rwy. No shoulder harnesses installed. Pax survived. Ice found on…NTSB NYC86LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 305-L-19 · Hilltown, PAThe Cessna was towing a glider when at an altitude of about 150 feet to about 200 feet, a decrease in RPM was experienced. The glider was detached from the aircraft, the nose was lowered and a left turn made while still over the gliderport. A rapid descent…NTSB MKC86FA048Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Clinton, IAThe pilot normally made several touch and go landings before departing the local area. He was known to not fly near clouds or at night. For this flight, the ceiling was at least 1000 feet at takeoff and was at least 700 feet in the accident area. Airplane was…NTSB NYC86FA057Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182L · So.Glastonbury, CTThe acft was on a VOR instrument apch when it collided with 250 ft high terrain approx 6 miles south of the arpt and approx 2 miles north of the vor/faf. Shortly before the accident the pilot notified ATC that he was in turbulence; then reported he was clear…NTSB CHI86LA059Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180J · Hibbing, MNThe plt landing in a direct 90 deg x-wind, lost directional control, struck a snowbank and nosed over inverted.NTSB ANC86LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Homer, AKThe plt stated, during a touch and go landing he lost directional control of the acft and a ground loop resulted.NTSB ANC86FA020Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Lake Clark Pass, AKThe acft collided with rising terrain while maneuvering in a mountain Pass. Low ceilings, 40 to 50 kt winds and rain showers were reported in the area at the time of the accident.NTSB ATL86LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182J · Bishopville, SCDuring an attempt to make a direct crosswind landing at a private grass airstrip, the plt allowed the acft to drift off the left side of the rwy where it nosed over in a plowed fld.NTSB DEN86FA038Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna C-182 · Gallup, NMThe plt departed las cruces, NM, on a VFR flt to Gallup,NM. Approx 23 miles from destination, in mountainous terrain, the non-instrument rated plt encountered unforecast snow storm conditons at night. While the plt was maneuvering toward the destination at a…NTSB NYC86LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna C182 · Gardiner, NYThe acft contacted power lines on final apch and descended uncontrolled to ground impact. The plt reported that turbulence was encountered when he entered the traffic pattern. He then proceeded onto final apch at a 'normal altitude'and full flaps were added.…NTSB FTW86LPJ03Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 182 · Goldsby, OKThe plt stated the purpose of the flt was to drop parachute jumpers. The jumpers deplaned at 8500 ft MSL and the plt reduced pwr for a descent and landing at the arpt of departure. He stated he did not apply carb heat during the entire descent and he entered…NTSB LAX86FA039Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Cottonwood, AZWitnesses saw the plt depart with frost covering the acft & without either a runup or warmup. The witnesses reported that the plt 'scraped the frost from a small square directly in front of him on the windshield' just prior to takeoff. Temp & dew point were…NTSB ATL86FA025Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Edenton, NCThe aircraft crashed into the abermarle sound and sank in 18 ft of water. The pilot was reportedly on an NDB approach and descended below mda. Witnesses stated that the aircraft circled over head about 15 minutes prior to the accident. Witnesses also stated…NTSB ANC86LA006Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182L · Anchorage, AKAircraft stalled and crashed into trees at takeoff end of private airstrip. Several witnesses reported seeing big pieces of crusted snow and ice flying off the aircraft during the takeoff run and climb. Takeoff was made up hill contrary to published…NTSB LAX86FA025Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Sacramento, CAAs the Cessna 182P pilot flew through a control zone without establishing communications at an altitude of 3,500 ft, a Piper PA28 was beginning its approach for landing. The Piper's pilot was practicing instrument flight using a hood and a safety pilot. The…NTSB FTW86FA011Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Cisco, TXNon-instrument rated pvt pilot proceeded into instrument weather conditions. Control was lost and the aircraft impacted steep nose down in city limits. No record of a wx briefing being received by the pilot was found. No evidence of pre- impact failure or…NTSB DEN86FA009Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Eagle, COThe plt departed Eagle arpt with 3 pax to fly them to the white owl lake area for the reported purpose of looking for a possible camping site for hunting activities. The plt encountered IMC and lost control of the acft. He was not instrument rated. All…NTSB NYC86FA030Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna C-182N · Winterport, METhe acft departed bangor under special VFR dur to low ceilings. A witness saw the acft fly under powerlines that crossed a river and disappear behind trees. There was no indication of an accident. 22 day later, the acft was located 150 ft south from the…NTSB ATL86LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 305A(0-1A) · Marietta, GAAircraft was on touch and go landing. Pilot allowed aircraft to become airborne prematurely. Flaps were not raised during go around and pilot stated he lost it. Aircraft veered to left after initial lift off for go around touched down repeatedly,with second…NTSB MIA86LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna C-182P · Lake City, FLThe plt stated that while on a VFR flt from west palm beach FL to atlnata ga the acft lost power. While making forced landing on interstate 75 the left main wheel struck a car, & on landing rollout the right wing struck a utility pole. Investigation revealed…NTSB FTW86LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182N · Odessa, TXDuring touch-&-go landing practice on her second solo training flight, the student plt made a hard landing. The nose gear strut was driven upward through the firewall and the prop was damaged. The acft bounced/porpoised three times & came to rest off the left…NTSB ANC85LA185Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180A · Glennallen, AKThe pilot stated the aircraft left wing was raised by a gust of wind. The aircraft accelerated rapidly in a si deways attitude to the right. The wind gust encountered and the fact the landing roll was almost completed CA used a situation that was beyond the…NTSB DEN85LA247Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Troy, MTThe plt said that as he approached his destination he reduced engine pwr to begin descent. The engine quit forcing the pilot to land on unsuitable terrain. Contaminated fuel was found in the fuel system.NTSB ATL85LKG13Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 182N · Panala, ALThe acft collided with a tree during lndg which pulled it to the left off the road chosen for landing. The plt applied pwr to clear a ditch and the acft came to rest in a row of small trees. The plt had said the eng had started missing after takeoff from the…NTSB CHI85LA381Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · West Lafayette, INThe plt reported the acft bounced twice on touchdown. The final touchdown was hard and the nose wheel separated. The nose gear strut dug into sod resulting in substantial damage to the acft.NTSB ANC85LA175Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Farewell, AKAcft failed to gain alt & crashed on takeoff from gravel bar weight & balance. CG, & winds were questionable.NTSB ANC85LA180Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180-J · Egegik, AKAcft nosed over while taxiing for takeoff from a dry lake bed. He was taxiing with a 35 to 40 kt tailwind.NTSB DEN85FTE08Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna 182N · Alamosa, COThe acft contacted trees, a fence and a ditch during a precautionary landing on a dirt road. The plt stated that when approaching his destination, the eng began running rough and he was unable to correct the problem. He then decided to land on the road and…NTSB LAX85LA382Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180B · Placerville, CAAcft ran off the rwy after landing. Plt reported acft veered to the left off the rwy and was able to correct back after application of power. Winds were variable at 7 KTS gusting to 12 KTS.NTSB ANC85LA170Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180F · Cordova, AKThe plt reported that immediately after taking off, he seemed to lose aileron control. He decided to abort the takeoff & land on the remaining rwy. After touching down near the departure end, he elected to turn the acft to the left toward an access road…NTSB NYC85LA228Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182L · Blairstown, NJDuring a normal night landing, a deer darted onto the runway and struck the tail section of the aircraft causing major structural damage. The deer was not located.NTSB SEA85LA202Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182R · Reno, NVThe student pilot had only 1.9 hours of flt time in the Cessna 182R and a ttl PIC time of 6.6 hrs. After practicing turns around a point at 800 ft AGL a climb was initiated. The acft was unable to clear the rising terrain due to a density alt of aprx 8200 ft.…NTSB SEA85LA201Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Snohomish, WAThe acft nosed down during the landing flare. Rwy contact was hard on the main landing gear. The acft bounced and the plt added pwr and re-flared the acft.