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 MIA85FA098Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Williston, FLThe plt took off with the fuel selector on 'both' and at 300 feet AGL switched the fuel selector to 'left'. The selector was still on 'left' when engine lost power at the beginning of the base leg. The plt tried to reach the rwy but collided with edge of…NTSB NYC85FHA02Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna 182N · Manville, NJThe plt reported that he preflighted the acft, made a normal run-up & took off on rwy 25 which had 'some ice.' Shortly after lift-off, the acft stalled & crashed. Witnesses stated that there was substantial ice on top of the wings.NTSB FTW85LA108Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Covington, LADuring an apch to land, the eng lost power & the plt made an off arpt landing. While he was landing, the acft collided with a levee & was damaged. Ample fuel was still remaining in the acft & no preimpact failure or malfunction was found that would have…NTSB LAX85FA128Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 182C · Apple Valley, CAThe acft was observed to enter the left downwind leg at a low alt of about 200 ft AGL. The engine stopped completely, & the plt attempted to land on the runway, but impacted the ground short & to the left of the apch end of the rwy. Wing flaps were found…NTSB FTW85LA098Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Abilene, TXDeteriorating wx was encountered & the plt elected to land short of the original destn. He was provided vectors for an ILS apch to rwy 35R at abiline, TX. During the night apch, he encountered strong gusty winds, severe turbulence & restricted visibility. The…NTSB FTW85LA097Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Wichita Falls, TXPlt intentionally ran the rt fuel tank empty and switched to the left tank which was 1/2 to 3/4 full on takeoff. Plt maintained a left side slip during the landing apch to compensate for x-wind conditions. Plt stated, at 400 ft AGL he noticed a pwr loss.…NTSB MIA85LA075Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Wesley Chapel, FLThe student plt flying N94560 was making her 1st solo touch and go landing when control of the acft was lost. Upon touchdown, N94560 veered left, departed the rwy and collided with N3854D which was being taxied on the grass aprx 20 ft from the rwy.NTSB MKC85LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Ellisonore, MOPlt obtained wx briefing for route from moline, IL, st. louis, MO, memphis, TX, to new orleans, LA. Plt was informed vfrwas not recommended in eastern Iowa but st. louis was VFR and forecast to be 1000 to 2000 ft broken to scattered all morning. VFR was also…NTSB LAX85FA093Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Big Bear City, CAThe acft crashed in a mountainous area while on a VFR personal flt to long beach, CA. The non-instrument rated private plt & 4 minor children aboard the acft were killed. By low clouds & there were extensive snow showers in the arearea the plt's log book…NTSB MKC85LA038Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182F · Caruthersville, MOAccording to the plt, the eng lost power after takeoff as the acft was climbing thru about 400 to 500 ft AGL. He attempted to land straight ahead on the remaining rwy. However, he was unable to stop on the rwy. The acft continued off the end of the rwy, went…NTSB LAX85FA084Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 310 · Temecula, CAThe acft experienced a total power loss of the rt eng during takeoff from rancho calif airport & crashed about one half mi northwest. The plt reported that the acft would not climb, nor would it maintain altitude at about 40 ft AGL. He stated that when he…NTSB ATL85LA057Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182C · Johnson City, TNThe acft crashed after a loss of eng power occurred when the plt was returning from transporting sky divers to altitude for a jump. The plt reported he ran the rt fuel tank out of fuel & failed to switch tanks.NTSB MKC85FA039Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 180K · Ft.Smith, ARWitnesses along the Arkansas river observed the acft flying low over the river, in a northeasterly direction. As the acft approached a set of high voltage power lines that crossed the river aprx 85 ft above the water, it banked left and the rt wing struck the…NTSB DEN85FA035Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182H · Provo, UTThe left seat non-instrument pvt plt was being checked out in the flying club acft by a comm plt. The acft was being flown over Utah lake on a dark night, on final approach to runway 31 at the pvu arpt. While on final, the flying plt manuevered the acft for…NTSB FTW85LA053Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182H · Basile, LAThe acft experienced a nose gear collapse during a forced landing following a loss of power shortly after takeoff. Plt stated the power loss occurred at an alt of 400 ft AGL. The forced landing was made in a soft plowed field. Post accident exam of the acft…NTSB NYC85LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182D · Woodside, DEThe plt reported that he refueled the acft on 11/12/84 & filled the tanks. Tach time was 1766.95. On 11/20/84, when he took off, he estimated 51 gals of fuel was on board. He flew to another location & landed, then was away from his acft about 1 hr. When he…NTSB ANC85FA016Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Chugiak, AKAcft collided with trees aprx 2,600 ft short of rwy 19 threshold during the landing apch. The acft stopped 35-40 ft AGL in trees and after a few minutes fell to the ground. A descent was made from aprx 10,000 ft with a leaned mixture, closed throttle and no…NTSB SEA85LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182F · Snoqualmie Pass, WAThe plt stated that while leveling off at 5,500 ft he trimmed the acft for cruise flt (2200 RPM/21' mp) and checked the carb heat. Aprx 5 mins later, the plt switched from the rt fuel tank to both fuel tanks. Shortly thereafter the eng lost power. Plt then…NTSB SEA85FA012Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182B · Tiller, ORThe acft collided with rising terrain about 1800 ft below the crest of a ridge while on a personal flt in wx which had multiple cloud layers obsuring the mountains. A cap acft on a search mission in the same area at the aprx time reported multiple cloud…NTSB MKC85FA008Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182F · Hiattville, KSThe acft crashed during a night x-country flt. Ground witnesses who saw the flash from the ground impact stated that there was a thunderstorm in the area at the time of the accident. They also stated that they had difficulty in locating the wreckage due to…NTSB LAX85LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Santa Monica, CAPlt reproted, descent made to mda of 740 ft MSL and visual contact made with rwy 1/2 mile east of arpt. Slipped acft to within 200 ft of rwy and made a wheel landing midfield. Both wheels locked up and acft nosed over. Plt stated, 'I may have had my feet on…NTSB LAX85LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · El Monte, CAA low time pvt plt flared the acft which touched down hard and bounced. On the second touchdown, the acft entered a ground loop to the right. Application of right brake and rudder did not correct the situation. The left wing and nose went down & the acft went…NTSB ANC84FA192Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 305A · Anchorage, AKDuring the rollout the tail wheel began to shimmy and the acft swerved to the right and ground looped. The left wing and left horizontal stabilizer contacted the ground. Investigation revealed that the tail wheel spring ass'y was oversized and not properly…NTSB LAX84LA496Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180K · Salinas, CAThe plt stated that he landed on rwy 26 and after the acft slowed down to aprx 15 to 20 KTS, a gust of wind lifted the rt wing and the acft veered to the rt. The plt was unable to maintain directional control and the acft ground looped collapsing the left…NTSB LAX84LA493Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Camarillo, CAThe pilot reported that he was unfamiliar with the acft. He discovered that the right main tire was deflated during his landing roll and he over controlled the acft while compensating. The acft ground looped to the left and nosed over.NTSB DEN84LA306Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Salt Lake City, UTAccording to the plt the southerly wind was gusting to an unknown intensity and wind shear was encountered during landing. Ground contact occurred in a nose down attitude on the nose landing gear.NTSB LAX84LA489Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182D · Lincoln, CAAfter a descent from 11,000 ft, the eng lost power at 3500 ft & would not restart. At that time, the plt noted that the fuel gages indicated the right tank was about 1/4 full & the left tank was empty. He landed in a rice field at night where the nose gear…NTSB ATL84LA299Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182H · Murray, KYThe pilot stated that during taxi from landing, the left wing tip of the aircraft struck the corner of the main hangar building. Daylight hours, clear weather and dry ramp area conditions existed at the time.NTSB DEN84FA298Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Glen Canyon, UTThe acft crashed into the 10388 ft high navaho mountain at about the 9800 ft level. Reportedly there was no moon that evening. The plt had departed hayward, CA at 1351 MDT & was enroute to farmington, NM. The acft crashed at 2027 MDT. Investigation revealed…NTSB ANC84FA175Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Anchorage, AKThe plt reported a ttl loss of power after being cleared to land on rwy 33 at merrill field. The acft contacted trees, a moving vehicle on 15th ave and an 8 ft high arpt fence during the forced landing. Examination of the acft eng failed to disclose any…NTSB ATL84LA288Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Waynesboro, VAThe pilot stated that while on final approach the aircraft encountered a downdraft and was forced down short of the runway. Pilot suggested that he may have also encountered possible wind shear.NTSB NYC84LA278Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna C182 · Norridgewock, MEA parachte became entangled in the horizontal stabilizer while the acft was maneuvering to drop the parachutists. The acft made a hard landing after the parachustist disengaged from the acft. The acft stabilizer spar was damaged in the encounter and the lack…NTSB ATL84LA283Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182B · Kannapolis, NCThe plt reported that because of grnd fog in wilkersboro, NC, he diverted to Kannapolis, NC. Upon arriving over enochuille airport, he observed that grnd fog was present on the lake which is located adjacent to the arpt. Due to the fog, the plt elected to…NTSB SEA84LA214Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180A · Scappoose, ORThe pilot stated that during the takeoff ground run, just prior to rotation, he 'took a sharp gust of wind from the left and ground looped the aircraft.'NTSB ANC84LA164Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Cordova, AKAccording to the plt, he circled the landing area & then began a low pass (upwind leg) at 30 to 40 ft AGL when the acft started to settle. He applied full power, but the acft struck the ground in a level attitude & rolled to a stop in a boulder patch. During…NTSB ANC84LA168Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna Ector 305A · Anchorage, AKLanding area selected by plt was slick due to mud from recent tidal waters. Acft slid on touchdown and plt was unable to stop. Applied full pwr in attempt to clear a gully at end of landing area. Main gear contacted FAR edge of gully and acft nosed over.NTSB ANC84LA148Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Iliamna Bay, AKThe acft struck a gravel bar while taxiing. The acft was not freed from the gravel bar until the next morning due to a receding tide on the previous night. Approx 3 hours later as the pilot taxied around awaiting daylight for takeoff, the acft rolled over in…NTSB CHI84LA367Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182G · Crawfordsville, INPlt stated that while en route the generator circuit breaker popped and attempts to reset it proved futile. A loss of pwr occurred later in the flt and a forced landig was made in a field during which the acft was damaged. No fuel was found in the acft after…NTSB NYC84FHJ02Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 305A · East Moriches, NYAt the completion of a banner tow flt the banner was released and a climbing right turn to downwind was initiated. A loss of power was experienced on downwind. Unable to return to the arpt to land, a forced landing was made in a wooded area. Investigators…NTSB FTW84FA354Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 180J · Lafitte, LAWitnesses observed the acft approach an oil production platform located in a marshy area near the destination airstrip. They reported that the acft made an abrupt, steep left turn at 200 to 300 ft AGL, followed by what they described as an accelerated stall.…NTSB SEA84LA205Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 305A · Las Vegas, NVAccording to witnesses the left wing of the acft contacted the ground during the landing, followed by the nose. Acft came to rest on the nose and left wing after ground looping.NTSB MKC84FA245Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 188 · Bloom, KSThe acft struck two guy wires during a spraying operation when the plt failed to clear the wires. Operators heard the impact which occurred about 160 AGL & toppled the 310 ft tower. The acft wings were separated from the fuselage which continued to the west…NTSB DEN84LA244Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Pagosa Springs, COWhile turning the base leg, the plt viewed a hot air balloon near the final apch corridor. The plt elected to make a short final to avoid the balloon. The acft bounced during touchdown. The plt added power to recover and the acft veered off the left side of…NTSB CHI84FA319Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 182N · Oshkosh, WIThe plt was on a flt to an eaa meet at Oshkosh, WI. During arrival, there were numerous acft in the traffic pattern for landing. While the acft was on final approach, just before landing, the tower controller instruncted the plt to 'land long.' The plt stated…NTSB SEA84LA182Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Redmond, ORDuring a precautionary landing the aircraft encountered a 180 degree windshift during rollout. The aircraft nosed over as a result of the resulting tailwind.NTSB ANC84LA117Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · King Salmon, AKThe plt was making his fourth landing for a full stop in the tailwheel acft. After the tailwheel contacted the rwy, the upwind wing was raised by a crosswind. The other wing then dragged the surface & the acft partially ground looped & nosed over.NTSB FTW84LA310Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Marshall, TXThe acft was descended in a long glide from 5000 ft. the engine did not respond to throttle application on final. Pumping the throttle produced brief restarts. The plt landed in a rough field off the arpt. The nose gear separated and the acft nosed over. No…NTSB CHI84FA292Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Henryville, INThe aircraft's annual inspection was thirteen years overdue and the pilot had not logged any flight time inn almost one year. Twenty eight airworthiness directives had not been complied with. The engine quit shortly after take off, when the magneto coils…NTSB LAX84FA389Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Randsburg, CAPlt attempted to land on a 1200 ft long airstrip. He landed the acft with a tailwind and touched down aprx 600 ft from the apch end of the rwy. The acft skidded off the right side of the rwy and collided with a caterpillar tractor. The four occupants were…NTSB MKC84LA207Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · East Lynne, MODuring landing, plt stated, a gust of wind caught the acft resulting in a hard landing before a recovery could be initiated. The plt reported winds were variable at 20 KTS with gusts to 30 KTS.