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 FTW84LA080Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180A · Portales, NMThe plt had made a successful landing in an unimproved wheat field. The acft had stopped & as the plt was making a 180 deg turn back the wind caught a wing causing the acft to nose over onto its back. The plt stated that during the turn the right main gear…NTSB ANC84LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna C-180 · Big Lake, AKAccording to the plt, the acft encountered an overflow while landing and nosed over. He stated his ground speed had almost decreased enough to maneuver when he encountered the overflow, which is water between the ice and snow on top.NTSB MKC84LA026Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180A · Topeka, KSThe acft veered off the rwy into the grass and collapsed the main landing gear during takeoff. The pilots seat slid aft as the acft accelerated and the pilot lost control of the acft. The acft veered off the left side of the runway into the grass. The pilot…NTSB DEN84FA231Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Climax, COThe wreckage of N7292S was located by the Colorado civil air patrol on July 22, 1984. An on-scene examination of the wreckage revealed that the acft had impacted tall pine trees in a near vertical right hand spiral maneuver. Impact forces destroyed the acft…NTSB ANC84LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Montague Island, AKThe acft ground looped during takeoff from a beach on montaque Island. The acft had been parked on the beach and the water had been over the landing gear due to the tide. The plt did not consider that the wet brakes would not be effective if needed. There was…NTSB FTW84LA063Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Slidell, LAThe acft collided with submerged objects during takeoff. The takeoff was aborted and the acft ran up on the bayou bank where it collided with trees.NTSB NYC84LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWichawk 1 · Northampton, MAAccording to the pilot the approach was too low and too slow and the aircraft landed short of the runway.NTSB FTW84LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180K · Patterson, LAAfter landing, the plt was step taxiing the float plane around a slight curve in the canal. As the acft went around the curve, the sun was in the plt's eyes & he did not see a piling until it was directly ahead. He took evasive action, but the left wing…NTSB SEA84LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Juneau, AKThe plt reported that during the preflt, he thought the fuel gauges read full. He did not visually check the fuel tanks. After takeoff, the acft was aprx 2500 ft & 4 mi from the arpt, when the plt realize the plane had very little fuel on board. He turned…NTSB LAX84LA039Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Winnemucca, NVThe plt reported that during a landing, he rounded out hi & allowed the acft to make a bounced landing. During the landing, the prop struck the rwy & the firewall & fuselage skin were damaged. After the hard landing, the plt taxied clear of the rwy & acft.NTSB FTW84FA035Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 310 · Fairview, OKThe acft was observed to take off at about 1830. Witnesses near the crash site reported seeing & hearing a low flying acft at about 2000 & stated the engs were running smoothly. There was fog in the low areas with visibility of less than 1/4 mi in those…NTSB FTW84FA032Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Columbus, NMThe non-instrument rated plt departed imperial, CA, at 2010 PDT, & shortly thereafter, was identified & followed by a U.S. Customs special mission acft. The acft was followed to demming, NM. During that portion of the flt, its altitude varied from about 500…NTSB DEN84FA010Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182F · Burke, SDPrior to the flt, the plt obtained a wx briefing & was advised that VFR flt was not recommended. At the end of the briefing, he indicated he would 'be getting back with' the fss specialist. The plt then told the arpt manager that he would 'go up & take a look…NTSB FTW84LA017Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310B · Santa Fe, NMWhile practicing landings, the left eng power was reduced to simulate an eng failure while the acft was on downwind. The student retracted the gear & continued the apch, but forgot to reextend the gear. The instructor also forgot & the acft was landed with…NTSB FTW84LA009Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Clarksville, TXThe acrt crashed into trees during a forced landing when the engine lost power during takeoff climb after a power reduction. The plt said he was too low to maneuver so he landed straight ahead into the trees. The plt suspected carburetor icing. The…NTSB ATL84LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310 · Madisonville, KYAccording to the plt, the acft was being flown on a return flt after being refueled at trenton, NJ. He reported that the acft held 100 gal of usable fuel & had consumed 70 gals on the initial flt on the same route. He reported that the ground speed & fuel…NTSB SEA84LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Silverdale, WAThe plt stated he was demonstrating how not to ground loop an airplane. When speed was built up on the taxiway, he applied brakes & the left brake failed. The left main gear & left wing folded.NTSB DEN83LA226Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech H35 · Salida, COThe acft touched down about 1/2 way down the rwy, left of centerline. The acft then struck a small ridge of dirt & rocks& came to rest with the left landing gear collapsed.NTSB NYC83LA259Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182N · Binghamton, NYWhile landing in calm wind conditions, the nose gear reportedly collapsed on touchdown.NTSB ANC83LA179Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Talkeetna, AKThe acft collided with a sandbar and collapsed the left main landing gear during an aborted takeoff. The pilot stated that he was attempting a takeoff from a short airstrip at an elevation of 3000 ft MSL when he encountered a tailwind at rotation & the acft…NTSB LAX83LA465Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Empire, NVThe plt said that a gust of wind blew the acft half way down the rwy. The touchdown was long and the acft ran off the end of the rwy into a dirt bank and nosed over. Winds were gusting to 20 KTS.NTSB LAX83LA433Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · S. Lake Tahoe, CAAccording to the flt instructor (CFI), he & the student took off with 21 gal of fuel on board. Aprx 1.3 hrs. Later, the eng lost power as the student turned onto final apch for a landing. The CFI took control of the acft & made a forced landing on a river…NTSB FTW83LA428Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180A · Stake IslandThe plt stated, that while flying over gulf waters he forgot to set his altimeter and thought he was at 200 ft when the acft contacted the water. The float were ripped off and the acft sank in about 10 ft of water. The plt and passenger held onto the float…NTSB SEA83FA208Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182N · Kalispell, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the terrain while attempting to maneuver back to the departure airport after encountering icing conditions. Factors include icing conditions, mountainous terrain, and low ceilings.NTSB ATL83LA361Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188 · Slocomb, ALThe plt stated that he pulled up from a swath run and the eng began loosing power. He climbed to 300 ft & started back to the airstrip, then a total power loss occurred. During an emergency landing, he was unable to stop before the acft collided with trees at…NTSB NYC83LA234Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 305A · Seaside Heights, NJThe acft collided with a ditch during landing and nosed down. The pilot had made a low approach to pick up a banner but was unable to maintain airspeed and altitude. The banner was dropped but the acft continued to descend. The pilot flaredfor a normal…NTSB LAX83LA426Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182L · Santa Paula, CAThe plt reported that during the landing, he 'came in too fast & sharp, bounced 5 times, did a go-around & landed.' After the landing, he taxied to a fuel pump, then found that the acft was damaged. The acft had porpoised to such an extent that both propeller…NTSB ANC83LA160Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Nr Anchorage, AKThe plt reported that the accident occurred when he was landing on a sandbar that he had previously used 3 times, earlier the same day. Reportedly, he overran the landing area by about 50 ft & encountered an area of soft clay & mud. The right wheel sank into…NTSB DEN83LA206Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Grand Junction, COThe CFI stated that while practicing emergency landings, smoke started billowing into the cockpit. She also noticed a lot of heat near her legs. Thinking that there might be a fire on the other side of the firewall, the CFI decided to land in a corn field.…NTSB LAX83LA412Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · South Dos Palos, CAWhile descending toward the arpt, after 4 parachute jumpers had egressed, the eng loss all power. There was insufficient alt to glide to the arpt, so the plt elected to land in an area with rice paddies. As the acft touched down, it encountered a dike & nosed…NTSB SEA83LA184Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Colburn, IDThe acft collided with a fence and a ditch during an overrun while landing. The pilot reported he took off with the pitot tube cover on and had flown 7 miles to a private airstrip. The strip was reported to be about 1300 ft long. The pilot stated he landed…NTSB DEN83LA201Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Busby, MTAccording to the pilot he was making a downwind landing to avoid taxiing over rough ground any farther than necessary. After touchdown he travelled about 150 yards up the runway when a gust of wind picked up the tail and he lost control ending in a ground…NTSB ATL83LA333Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna C-182J · Savannah, GAThe acft crashed right after takeoff when the it went into an uncommanded uncontrolled turn to the right. The acft was slightly over max gross takeoff weight but the CG was within limits. This acft was equipped with an autopilot. Post accident investigation…NTSB CHI83LA386Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Joliet, ILAcft landed long & ran off the end of the rwy. The left tire blew prior to departing the rwy, & after departing the rwy the acft collided with an arpt warning sign. A 3,452 ft turf rwy, 4/22, was available.NTSB NYC83LA211Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · West Milford, NJThe acft had attained an alt of 300 ft AGL when the engine lost power. The pilot turned back 180 degrees toward a clearing near the arpt. The acft went through some trees and made a hard landing which collapsed the nose gear. An annual inspectin had just been…NTSB NYC83FA207Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 310Q · Scranton, PAShortly after takeoff the acft ws observed on radar making a left 360 deg turn. The plt did not respond to a call from the controller. A witness heard the plane 'sputtering' & observed it in erratic maneuvers prior to it hitting a house. Post exam revealed…NTSB DEN83LA186Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Cheyenne, WYThe acft groundlooped during takeoff. The plt stated that he incorrectly assumed a 14 kt headwind when the tower gave the 'winds light at fourteen' after previously assigning rwy light. After applying power he realized that he had a x-wind and cut the power.…NTSB MKC83LA180Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Hunter, KSThe plt reported that during arrival at the private strip, his apch was a bit hi & slightly fast. While landing, the acft floated in ground effect. Subsequently, it overran the rwy & impacted a wire fence & dirt bank.NTSB SEA83LA166Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182E · Agness, ORThe pilot said that he overflew the rwy twice to look for cattle. On the third approach during short final cattle began crossing the rwy in use. The pilot maneuvered to use the other rwy and stalled at about 25 ft AGL. Due to the acft's low alt & high…NTSB SEA83LA161Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Sheridan, ORThe acft lost power on final approach to land and made contact with a fence short of the rwy and nosed over. During preflt the pilot had omitted checking the fuel with a fuel strainer because he did not have one. During inspection the carburetor was found to…NTSB FTW83LA353Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Three Rivers, TXThe acft nosed down during landing after the nose gear failed. The acft had landed earlier that day with a flat nose wheel tire. The plt fixed the flat and thought the acft was all right but later in flt he thought the nosewheel was cocked sideways because…NTSB CHI83LA339Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Rochester, MNWhile en route, the engine lost power & the plt was unable to restart it. During a forced landing on a road at dusk, the vertical stabilizer struck a wire. Aprx 16 inches was cut off the top of the stabilizer & the rudder was torn loose from the hinges.…NTSB FTW83LA359Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182F · Houston, TXThe acft collided with an unoccupied pickup truck during the landing roll. The truck was parked off the left side of therwy. The acft had started drifting right during the landing flare. As the acft touched down the student was correcting back to the left…NTSB ANC83LA129Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna C-180D · Barrow, AKThe pilot stated that he was taxiing downriver, downwind in order to get around two bends in the river to a straight section where a takeoff could be made. The left float of the aircraft struck a sandbar, causing the aircraft to roll end over end.NTSB ATL83LA288Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310Q · Fredricksburg, VAThe acft crashed and burned during a go-around after touching down on the rwy at about the 1500 ft point on a 3000 ft rwy. The right propeller was feathered. The pilot was attempting a single engine practice landing and believed he could not stop on the rwy…NTSB CHI83LA328Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Turner, MIThe plt reported that during a landing, the acft touched down at about the midpoint of a 2140 ft, grass rwy. When he applied braking action, the acft skidded on the grass surface & the plt was unable to stop on the landing area. After departing the rwy, the…NTSB FTW83LA331Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Lubbock, TXThe acft groundlooped during landing after control was lost during a downwind landing. The acft landed on rwy 26 and thewind was reported from 090 degrees at 10 KTS. The plt reported that a gust of wind caused the acft to veer left and control was lost.NTSB LAX83FUA04Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna 182 · Avalon Catalina, CAThe acft propeller struck the arm of a lineman who was assisting the plt to start the acft the plt stated that the propeller was turning slowly and he asked for help. The lineman requested that all switches be turned off and proceed toturn the propeller which…NTSB ANC83FA120Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 305E · Eielson Afb, AKAccording to the plt the wind was variable from 210 to 240 deg at 2 gusting 8 KTS. While landing on the wide rwy (31), he touched down on the right side & was angling to the left to minimize the x-wind component. After touchdown, the acft veered to the left &…NTSB NYC83LA196Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Northville, NYThe acft landed short of the rwy during a practice short field landing. There were 4 persons aboard the acft. None were injured. During the landing the wings, propeller, engine mounts and landing gear were damaged.