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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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'))
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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'))
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NTSB MIA83FA081Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182H · Chuluota, FLThe acft crashed from 200 ft AGL on takeoff. Witnesses said the engine quit and the acft made a steep left turn and then dove straight to the ground. The acft had almost made a 180 degree turn to line up with state road 419 when it crashed. This road…NTSB MIA83LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna C-182P · Bahia Honda, FLThe acrft was ditched in the bay of Florida after the engine failed at 1000 ft MSL. The pilot and passenger swam to shore without injury. Examination revealed that the #1 cyl exhaust valve rocker shaft housing failed. Lab exam of the housing showed high cycle…NTSB DEN83LA063Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Salida, COThe acft collapsed the nose gear and damaged the propeller during a landing. The pilot was practicing cross-wind landings when the acft started to porpoise. The nose gear and the propeller struck the rwy several time before the acft was stopped.NTSB LAX83FA098Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech H35 · Tucson, AZDuring arrival, the plt was advised of the position of a Boeing 727 that was landing on rwy 29R & he reported seeing theacft. He also was cautioned about possible wake turbulence from the Boeing & he acknowledged. The plt reported that while he was on an…NTSB LAX83FA092Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Wenden, AZThe acft crashed into a hillsideduring a low altitude turn while surveying sheet. The plt in the right front seat who was flying the acft made a steep right turn to follow a herd of big horn sheep and the acft settled into the rising terrain. No evidence of…NTSB ATL83FA095Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182L · Weyers Cave, VAThe acft crashed after takeoff when the engine lost power. The acft had not been flown for several months. An instructorwas invited on the extended cross-country to help the pilot who also had not flown for some time. During the pre-flight a considerable…NTSB SEA83LA050Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182N · Chiloquin, ORDuring a long straight in approach from about 3 miles out the aircraft lost power. The pilot figured he could not make the runway so he tried for a highway. In diving to avoid wires he drove the nose gear onto the ground. The nose gear was sheared off and the…NTSB DEN83LA050Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180K · Billings, MTThe tailwheel (conventional gear) aircraft was equipped with a robertson stol modification. The pilot reported that with this modification, the plane's stall speed was lowered to 28 to 30 KTS. While in the traffic pattern, tower asked him to keep his speed up…NTSB ATL83LA089Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182M · Columbia, SCDuring arrival, the pilot entered the traffic to land at owens field, an uncontrolled airport. He stated that the wind sock was limp despite a weather briefing to expect northwesterly winds at 8 to 20 KTS. He stated that he had allowed for strong winds by…NTSB CHI83LA084Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Wheaton, ILWhile in cruise flight at 2500' AGL the carburetor ice warning light came on. The pilot applied carburetor heat and the light went out. After the light went out the pilot returned the heat to 'off.' The pilot repeated the above sequence and when the light…NTSB SEA83LA036Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Newport, ORThe engine lost power when the pilot was on an extended base leg for landing. From that position, he could not glide to the runway, so he elected to land on a nearby beach. The location of people walking on the beach prevented an upwind landing, so the pilot…NTSB CHI83LA073Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Monee, ILThe acft ran off the right side of the runway during landing on rwy 27. The wind was from 320 to 350 degrees at 12-15 KTS. After the acft left the rwy it encountered soft plowed ground and nosed over. The pilot had only 6 hrs solo in make and model.NTSB MKC83LA050Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Maryville, MOAircraft ran off runway during takeoff. Pilot said he was unable to control veer and the aircraft continued off into soft terrain and nosed down.NTSB CHI83LA066Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182N · Jeffersonville, INThe aircraft engine quit at 2500 feet after takeoff. The pilot could not restart engine. A forced landing was made in anopen field and the aircraft nosed over during the rollout. No reason for the engine power loss was determined.NTSB FTW83FRG04Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportCessna 182L · Near Mcallen, TXThe aircraft departed Mcallen, TX at 1903 CST to an unknown destination. During departure, it was observed heading northwest. About 1 1/2 hrs later, it was again observed in the vicinity, about 7 miles northwest of Mcallen, TX. Witnesses stated that the plane…NTSB NYC83FA045Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182N · Ringwood, NJThe plt declared an emergency due to power loss & the acft crashed into a reservoir. Engine examination disclosed numerous pieces of the induction air filter throughout the engine. Filter paper was found lodged between the intake valve & valve seat of the #5…NTSB MIA83LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Ocoee, FLPlt approached with a higher than normal airspeed. The acft touched down nose wheel first about 1/3 down the rwy collapsing the nose gear causing the propeller to strike the rwy.NTSB ANC83LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Anchorage, AKPrior to landing, the pilot was advised that the lakes were closed by the airport management and that he would be landing at his own risk. He acknowledged the radio transmission, but elected to land his ski equipped plane on the frozen lake. The lake had been…NTSB MIA83LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · La Belle, FLAfter experiencing an eng failure the plt made a forced landing on the arpt. The acft overran the rwy & collided with a ditch causing the nose gear to collapse. The #3 cylinder exhaust valve rocker shaft housing failed due to high-cycle low-stress fatigue.NTSB DCA83AA006Accident · 3 fatalFinal reportCessna 182Q · Livingston, NJAero commander 560E, N3827C (27C), was returning from blairstown where it had been flown for minor maint. The plt was on an IFR flt plan, cleared by new york TRACON to proceed at 2000 ft MSL on a radar vector of 170 deg for an ILS apch to the teterboro arpt.…NTSB ATL83LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Jenkinsburg, GAPilot stalled aircraft 10 feet above runway and made a hard landing.NTSB DEN83FA133Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Orderville, UTThe acft crashed in mountainous terrain on a x-country in bad weather. The plt had received a weather briefing which hadincluded the caution that VFR flt was not recommended. Also the acft had no radio so the plt told the briefer to assume him off at 1330…NTSB MKC83LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182D · Bucklin, KSDuring takeoff, the engine lost power from fuel exhaustion and the pilot made a forced landing in a plowed field. While landing, the wheels dug into the soil and the aircraft nosed over. The pilot stated that he regularily flew another aircraft with a larger…NTSB FTW83LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech H35 · Abilene, TXThe pilot stated that he extended the gear about 10 to 15 miles out to hold down the speed and descend. Before landing, he noted that none of his lights were working and he was unable to communicate with Abilene radio. Reportedly, he assumed the gear was down…NTSB SEA83LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182B · Redmond, ORThe pilot stated that during landing, the aircraft was hit with a 40 knot crosswind, which forced the aircraft into the runway. The nose gear collapsed causing structural damage T0 the aircraft.NTSB LAX83LA017Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Deer Valley, AZPilot could not get aircraft started so he got out and pulled prop. Engine started and with no one aboard the aircraft taxiied into two parked aircraft.NTSB MIA83LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · N. Okeechobee, FLThe site chosen for landing was an old road with high weeds which the pilot had used the week before. The left wing caught in the weeds during landing. The pilot stated that the right rudder was used to straighten the aircraft's course, however, the aircraft…NTSB ATL83FA012Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Conyers, GAAircraft was observed making low passes. During on of these low passes aircraft collided with wires, trees and a tennis court. Pilots blood ethanol level was 214 mg percent. The pilot had not been given permission by the owner to fly the aircraft.NTSB MKC83LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Cuba, MOPilot says aircraft lost power at 200 feet AGL. Forced landing resulted in collision with a tree stump. No reason for engine malfunction found.NTSB MIA83LA002Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Cocoa, FLDuring takeoff, the engine lost power as the aircraft was climbing through about 300 ft AGL. The pilot s-turned and landed on a clear area beside the runway to keep from going into a river. Subsequently, the nose gear collapsed and the aircraft flipped over.…NTSB FTW83LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180K II · Pineville, LADuring landing the acft veered right & the left main gear collapsed.NTSB FTW83FPM01Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna 180 · Foyil, OKThe pilot reported that he had 20 gal of fuel on board when he took off. He climbed to 10,000 ft for a parachute jump, then returned to the airport with an estimated 10 gal of fuel. During a downwind landing, he elected to go around. He said the engine lost…NTSB CHI83LA004Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Shenandoah, OHJumper's parachute open prematurely pulling jumper into tail section bending horizontal stabilizer which in turn jammed the rudder. Plt could not flare acft during subsequent landing collapsing the main gear.NTSB MIA83LA009Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBeech H35 · Missing Acft (Atlantic Ocean)Aircraft Missing on a flight from marsh harbour Bahamas to ft. pierce FL. Thunderstorms were along the proposed route. Last recorded position on radar data log was at 27-06-13 north and 79-27-58 west. No radio communications were reported with flight after…NTSB FTW82DA395Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna 182B · Albuquerque, NMThe pilot undershot the runway following an engine failure on final approach. The pilot had been flying 4.7 hours on a cross-country flight when engine quit. The aircraft was out of fuel. The optimum endurance is 4.6 hours. The pilot had figured on 7 gallon…NTSB SEA82DA168Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna C-180J · 18nm Ese Ketchi, AKThe pilot stated that he circled the lake prior to landing. There was no wind and the lake surface was glassy. During the final approach, the pilot encountered sun glare off the lake. The aircraft landed hard and the wing tips contacted the water.NTSB MIA82DA184Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 182 · Winter Haven, FLThe pilot stated that he made a normal landing, but when he applied the brakes, they were ok for about 5 seconds, then they completely failed. The aircraft continued rolling until it hit a stump and some bushes at the end of the runway. The operator reported…NTSB FTW82DA378Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 180K · New Iberia, LAThe plt encountered detreiorating visibility due to fog & haze & decided to make a precautionary landing on the intracoastal waterway. The plt stated he was blinded by the reflected light when he turned on his landing light & did not see the pilings which…NTSB NYC82DA218Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 180J · Frankfort, NYReportedly, the aircraft encountered a crosswind during the landing which raised the left wing and caused the right wing to contact the runway. The aircraft then veered left and departed the runway. The right tire blew out and the aircraft came to rest on the…NTSB FTW82DA353Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 183P · Spearman, TXThe pilot reported that when he was on final approach for a night landing, the aircraft encountered a downdraft. He added power to stop the descent. However, as power was added, the nose gear struck and severed a power line and the aircraft pitched over and…NTSB NYC82DA211Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 180G · Dubois, PADuring arrival, the pilot entered the pattern to land on runway 25 with the wind from 330 degrees at 18 KTS. To compensate for the crosswind, he prepared himself for a right wing low landing. However, the pilot stated that when he started to round out, the…NTSB ATL82DA246Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 182P · Batesville, GAThe pilot reported that during the landing, he flared normally at what he perceived to be the runway threshold. He was surprised when he touched down hard on an upslope, about 15 feet short of the marked threshold and several feet below the runway level. The…NTSB ANC82DAA11Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 180 · Caribou Strip, AKThe pilot reported that he landed in calm wind conditions on a gravel runway that was 1800 ft long. He stated that the landing strip curved to the left, and after touchdown, he was unable to follow the strip to the left. The aircraft went off the right side…NTSB ATL82DA240Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna 180 · Grand Bay, ALReportedly, the pilot was preparing to fly the aircraft, but the battery was dead, so he hand propped the engine to start it. According to the pilot's father, the aircraft was left unattended with the engine operating at idle speed. The pilot reported that he…NTSB NYC82FA193Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 180H · Porter, METhe acft was taking off from a pond which is about 4,200 ft at its longest length. A power line extends across the pond about 2,000 ft from the south end. The acft was observed to takeoff to the north remaining on the water while passing under the wires. The…NTSB NYC82DA190Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 152 · Lebanon, NHThe pilot landed at the uncontrolled airport to refuel. After receiving an in-person weather briefing, he filed a VFR flight plan. He contacted the fss on the airport advisory frequency and advised that he ws taxiing and would be making an intersection…NTSB ANC82DAG39Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna 180 · Rush Lake, AKThe float-equipped acft failed to clear rising terrain after taking off from Rush Lake. The pilot stated that the enginewas developing full power.NTSB FTW82DA310Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 182P · Abbeville, LAThe pilot was on a cross-country ferry flight when the engine lost power. A forced landing was made in a field of tall rice. The pilot stated that during the landing, the aircraft struck a rice levee and nosed over. The source of engine failure was not…NTSB FTW82DA307Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 182M · Calumet, OKWhen the pilot landed on a 2000 ft private strip, the left wing of the aircraft struck a tree that was located beside the landing area. After impact the aircraft traveled approximately 100 ft before coming to rest. Both wings, propeller, cabin section and…NTSB CHI82IA284Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Oshkosh, WIThe pilot entered traffic pattern downwind as number 3 for landing. Traffic pattern spacing required a three mile final approach over lake winnebago. The pilot stated that there were two slower aircraft preceeding him and that spacing between aircraft was…