NTSB investigations: Continental O-470 series, CO

199 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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Query with SQL
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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'CO' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
    AND 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"

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NTSB CEN26LA321Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openCessna 180 · Pagosa Springs, COSep 13, 2026 · N9265C · Substantial damageNTSB CEN26LA183Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182P · Bennett, COThe pilot’s improper flare during landing that resulted in a hard landing.May 11, 2026 · N1355S · Substantial damageNTSB CEN24LA210Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182 · Gypsum, COThe failure of the flight instructor and the pilot to visually confirm the airplane’s fuel quantity during preflight, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and an off-airport forced landing in rough terrain.Jun 5, 2024 · N5755B · Substantial damageNTSB CEN23LA263Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182G · Gunnison, COThe pilot’s improper decision to fly into an area of unsuitable terrain which the airplane was unable to exit, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with terrain.Jun 23, 2023 · N3289S · DestroyedNTSB CEN23LA082Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182R · Las Animas, COThe student pilot’s loss of control during approach for landing and the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the approach and delay in ensuring a go-around was performed at the onset of a stall warning.Jan 14, 2023 · N9393H · Substantial damageNTSB CEN21LA404Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182 · Delta, COA total loss of engine power that resulted in a forced landing and subsequent noseover. The reason for the total loss of engine power could not be determined based on the available evidence.Sep 3, 2021 · N9114W · Substantial damageNTSB CEN21LA182Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180 · Denver, COThe pilot’s loss of situational awareness, and his unintended landing on a soft unimproved dirt road, which resulted in a loss of directional control into soft ground and the airplane to subsequently nose over.Apr 2, 2021 · N4802 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN21LA002Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182 · Byers, COA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Oct 3, 2020 · N9901E · Substantial damageNTSB CEN20CA289Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna 305 · Glenwood Springs, COThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during landing resulting in a nose over.Jul 17, 2020 · N86WM · Substantial damageNTSB GAA20CA071Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · San Luis, COThe pilot's improper pitch attitude during landing on rising terrain in flat light conditions, which resulted in a hard landing.Nov 12, 2019 · N91846 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA20CA075Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Broomfield, COThe pilot’s inadvertent flight into icing conditions, which resulted in the accumulation of structural icing and an aerodynamic stall.Nov 6, 2019 · N97596 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA257Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Glades Park, COThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and climb rate during takeoff in high-density altitude conditions, which resulted in his failure to clear power lines.May 11, 2019 · N6314B · Substantial damageNTSB CEN19LA061Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182 · Norwood, COThe partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Dec 23, 2018 · N3120S · Substantial damageNTSB CEN18LA162Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182 · Broomfield, COThe overstress fracture of the upper link of the nose landing gear torque link assembly, which resulted in the pilot’s inability to maintain directional control during landing.May 7, 2018 · N3292Y · Substantial damageNTSB GAA16CA250Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Calhan, COThe pilot's incorrect pitch control during the landing flare in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing and nose over.May 21, 2016 · N42553 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN15LA430Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182G · Glenwood Springs, COA loss of engine power during cruise flight due to carburetor icing and the pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat, which resulted in a forced landing on rough/uneven terrain.Sep 27, 2015 · N3147S · Substantial damageNTSB CEN15CA125Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182C · Fort Morgan, COThe pilot's improper fuel planning/management, which resulted in the total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the subsequent forced landing in a pasture.Jan 26, 2015 · N8997T · Substantial damageNTSB CEN14FA071Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182E · Delta, COThe student pilot’s decision to attempt flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of control and ground impact.Nov 29, 2013 · N3087Y · DestroyedNTSB CEN12LA493Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182G · Montrose, COThe pilot's improper landing flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.Jul 30, 2012 · N3198S · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12FA199Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Longmont, COThe inadequate visual lookout by the pilots of both airplanes, which resulted in a mid-air collision.Mar 23, 2012 · N10468 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12CA160Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · South Fork, COThe pilot's loss of directional control while landing on a patchy snow-covered runway.Feb 18, 2012 · N56180 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN11FA559Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 182C · Boulder, COThe malfunction of the throttle linkage to the induction air box, which resulted in a loss of engine power and subsequent forced landing.Aug 9, 2011 · N8717T · Substantial damageNTSB CEN11LA490Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDarrow Stephen AL-6 · Peyton, COThe loss of engine power during the descent for reasons that could not be determined because a thorough examination of the engine could not be completed due to the remote accident site.Jul 13, 2011 · N61262 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN11CA170Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Meeker, COThe pilot’s loss of directional control while taxiing due to his improper seat position.Jan 29, 2011 · N7199E · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09CA489Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182P · Gateway, COThe pilot's inability to maintain directional control due to soft runway conditions.Aug 2, 2009 · N61TM · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09LA056Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182M · Basalt, COThe non-instrument-rated pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in his loss of control of the airplane in flight.Nov 11, 2008 · N71276 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Whitewater, COBoth pilots' failure to see and avoid the other airplane. Contributing factors in this accident were the Cessna 180 pilot's attention being diverted and the Cessna 210 pilot's vision being affected by the sun glare.Oct 22, 2008 · N3389D · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB DFW08FA131Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Black Hawk, COThe loss of engine power due to induction icing. A contributing factor was the pilot's decision to continue flight in conditions favorable for structural and induction-system icing.May 8, 2008 · N8553S · Substantial damageNTSB DEN08LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180H · Glenwood Spring, COThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing. Contributing to the accident was the strong left quartering tailwind and gust.Mar 18, 2008 · N67WW · Substantial damageNTSB DEN08LA057Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A45 · Englewood, COThe pilot's improper decision to fly the airplane with a discharged battery, which resulted in a total electrical failure during takeoff climb. Contributing factors were the pilot's inability to verify the landing gear position, and the impact with the runway…Feb 12, 2008 · N34KF · Substantial damageNTSB DEN07CA162Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182Q · Glenwood Spring, COThe pilot's failure to go around when it became apparent that he could not land and stop the airplane on the remaining runway. Factors contributing to the accident were the tailwind and the gusts.Sep 20, 2007 · N97996 · Substantial damageNTSB DEN07FA157Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Englewood, COThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the force landing attempt resulting in a stall-spin and the subsequent impact with the ground. A factor contributing to the accident was the engine failure for undetermined reasons.Sep 12, 2007 · N4719B · Substantial damageNTSB DEN07CA121Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Marble, COThe pilot misjudging his altitude and his failure to maintain control of the airplane, resulting in a hard landing. Factors contributing to the accident were the excessive descent rate, and the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.Jul 14, 2007 · N3196D · Substantial damageNTSB DEN07CA111Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180A · Loveland, COThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.Jul 1, 2007 · N180EV · Substantial damageNTSB DEN07CA094Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180H · Grand Junction, COThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the take-off roll. A factor contributing to the accident was the crosswind.May 28, 2007 · N3408Y · Substantial damageNTSB DEN06FA043Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182E · Austin, COthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the transmission wire resulting in the airplane's outboard wing portion to be severed, and the subsequent loss of control and ground impact. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's impairment from…Feb 23, 2006 · N9298X · DestroyedNTSB DEN06LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Broomfield, COthe nose wheel assembly separation for reasons undetermined.Nov 12, 2005 · N5715B · Substantial damageNTSB DEN05LA112Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Grand Junction, COthe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during aborted landing and failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A contributing factor was the encounter with wind shear during final approach and landing.Jul 17, 2005 · N735AC · DestroyedNTSB DEN05CA067Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182M · Cortez, COthe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing flare. Contributing factors include the pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision making, the crosswind and the gusty surface winds.Apr 8, 2005 · N92112 · Substantial damageNTSB DEN04LA135Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Buena Vista, COThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident was the gusty winds and the dirt devil encountered by the aircraft.Sep 6, 2004 · N727DG · Substantial damageNTSB DEN04CA066Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182K · Durango, COthe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and decision making. Contributing factors include the crosswind and the crosswind component exceeded.Apr 21, 2004 · N2861R · Substantial damageNTSB DEN04FA057Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182F · Burlington, COloss of aircraft control due to structural icing. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's inadvertent flight into adverse weather conditions, the icing conditions, and ice fog.Apr 6, 2004 · N3524Y · DestroyedNTSB DEN04LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Hudson, COthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control due to an excessive crosswind component, resulting in an uncontrolled groundloop/swerve. Contributing factors were the crosswind gust and the soft, sandy terrain.Dec 28, 2003 · N5609B · Substantial damageNTSB DEN04LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180J · Watkins, COThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control resulting in the ground loop. Factors contributing to the accident were the crosswind and the gusts.Oct 26, 2003 · N9794G · Substantial damageNTSB DEN03FA137Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Antonito, COThe pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision and his failure to maintain clearance from the trees. Factors contributing to the accident were the low altitude, the trees, and the mountainous terrain.Aug 5, 2003 · N1344S · DestroyedNTSB DEN03TA082Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 182R · Boulder, COthe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing flare/touchdown which resulted in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the pilot's improper flair.May 17, 2003 · N9849H · Substantial damageNTSB DEN01LA138Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182H · Pueblo, COthe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper fuel selector position. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Aug 4, 2001 · N8549S · Substantial damageNTSB DEN01LA076Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55B (T42A) · Watkins, COAn inadvertent landing gear retracted landing by the CFI during an instructional flight conducting a touch-and-go landing.Mar 27, 2001 · N38KS · DestroyedNTSB DEN01LA048Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182L · Canon City, COThe loss of engine power during takeoff initial climb resulting from an excessively rich fuel/air mixture, which fouled the spark plugs. A factor was rough, unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.Feb 5, 2001 · N42696 · Substantial damageNTSB DEN00LA138Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Broomfield, COThe pilot's inaccurate recovery from a bounced landing. Factors were lack of total pilot experience and lack of pilot experience in aircraft make and model.Jul 23, 2000 · N9886M · Substantial damage