NTSB investigations: Continental O-470 series, FL
216 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.
Cases per year
| 1964 | 8 |
|---|---|
| 1965 | 9 |
| 1966 | 7 |
| 1967 | 9 |
| 1968 | 9 |
| 1969 | 5 |
| 1970 | 9 |
| 1971 | 6 |
| 1972 | 10 |
| 1973 | 9 |
| 1974 | 8 |
| 1975 | 5 |
| 1976 | 3 |
| 1977 | 2 |
| 1978 | 4 |
| 1979 | 9 |
| 1980 | 4 |
| 1981 | 2 |
| 1982 | 8 |
| 1983 | 2 |
| 1984 | 2 |
| 1985 | 7 |
| 1986 | 3 |
| 1987 | 2 |
| 1988 | 10 |
| 1989 | 3 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1991 | 2 |
| 1992 | 2 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1995 | 2 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1998 | 2 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2000 | 3 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2002 | 3 |
| 2003 | 3 |
| 2004 | 3 |
| 2005 | 3 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 3 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 4 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 3 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 2 |
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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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'FL' 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"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
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" = 'FL' 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" DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB ERA25LA199Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182A · Ocala, FLThe pilot’s decision to depart on the flight with known electrical issues and his subsequent loss of situational awareness (geographic position), which resulted in his eventual decision to perform an off-airport landing.NTSB ERA25LA166Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportCessna 182 · Sanford, FLOn April 3, 2025, about 1222 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 182P, N1910M, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Sanford, Florida. The commercial pilot received minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…NTSB ERA24LA315Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182 · Zephyrhills, FLThe loss of engine power due to the formation of carburetor ice as a result of the pilot’s delayed application of carburetor heat.NTSB ERA22LA381Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182 · Orlando, FLThe pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB ERA22FA149Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 182Q · Panama City, FLThe pilot’s deviation from the final approach course during a night instrument approach with low instrument meterological conditions, which resulted in an impact with heavily wooded terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to continue…NTSB ERA22LA013Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182 · Fruitland Park, FLThe pilot’s failure to establish a proper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB GAA19CA415Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Panama City, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB ERA19FA193Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Maitland, FLThe pilot's inadequate preflight fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB WPR18LA183Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Jacksonville, FLA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined due to insufficient evidence.NTSB GAA18CA039Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Panama City, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain lateral/bank control during landing in gusting crosswind conditions.NTSB ERA16LA114Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Gainesville, FLThe failure of the engine crankshaft near the Nos. 4 and 5 crankshaft journals due to oil starvation. The reason for the oil starvation could not be determined during postaccident examination.NTSB GAA15CA041Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182R · Fort Myers, FLThe pilot's excessive descent rate during approach, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ERA15LA014Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180K · Boca Raton, FLMaintenance personnel’s failure to apply proper torque to the cylinder flange nuts and through bolts, which resulted in shifting of the Nos. 1 and 2 main bearings, loss of lubrication, failure of the crankshaft, and a subsequent total loss of engine power.NTSB ERA14LA167Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna O1 - A · St. Petersburg, FLThe pilot's improper in-flight fuel management, which resulted in fuel exhaustion in the selected tank and a subsequent loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB ERA14CA023Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182Q · Wauchula, FLThe pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ERA13LA239Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182G · Clewiston, FLThe private pilot’s inadequate preflight planning and fuel management and the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB ERA13FA105Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech H35 · Palm Coast, FLA total loss of engine power after the failure of the No. 4 connecting rod due to oil starvation, which resulted in a subsequent forced landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to clearly state that the aircraft had lost all power and the…NTSB ERA12LA261Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210-5 · Lake Wales, FLThe pilot's inadequate preflight preparation and fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB ERA12FA062Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech D-45 · Williston, FLThe flight instructor's failure to maintain airspeed in changing wind conditions during a steep climb after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s ostentatious display close to the ground.NTSB ERA12CA046Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182L · Gainesville, FLThe pilot did not maintain a proper descent rate during the approach, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ERA11LA190Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Alachua, FLA loss of engine power due to the failure of the camshaft gear teeth and crankshaft gear teeth for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA11CA186Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182P · Kissimmee, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing flare.NTSB ERA10CA257Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 305A · Fort Pierce, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing.NTSB ERA09CA363Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182P · Destin, FLThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB NYC08CA035Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Orlando, FLThe pilot's loss of control on the water after landing, which resulted in the bow of the right float submerging , and a nose-over event.NTSB MIA07FA083Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Cudjoe Key, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an active restricted area, which resulted in the airplane colliding with the tether of an aerostat.NTSB MIA07LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Coral Springs, FLThe improper design change associated with a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC), which resulted in an in-flight fire.NTSB MIA06LA062Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Brooksville, FLAn in-flight loss of fuel for undetermined reasons which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a forced landing and damage to the airplane during the landing.NTSB MIA06CA034Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Haines City, FLThe pilot's improper preflight planning/preparation, and operation of equipment with known deficiencies, a right wing fuel cap leak, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power.NTSB MIA05CA078Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180A · Orange Springs, FLThe pilot's failure to abort the landing and his misjudgment of the runway distance needed to complete the landing.NTSB MIA05CA068Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 305A · Bartow, FLThe pilots failure to maintain directional control resulting in the airplane ground-looping. A factor in the accident was the pilots lack of total experience in the airplane make and model.NTSB MIA04CA095Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182H · La Belle, FLThe inadvertent deployment of the main parachute resulting in damage to the right horizontal stabilizer and elevator.NTSB MIA04CA080Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech H35 · Fort Pierce, FLThe pilots failure to maintain the proper glide path during the approach which resulted in the airplane undershooting the runway and not attaining the proper touchdown point.NTSB MIA04FA060Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Spring Hill, FLThe non instrument rated pilot's decision to attempt VFR flight into IMC conditions resulting in an in-flight loss of control.NTSB MIA03LA189Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Tampa, FLThe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point which resulted in an undershoot.NTSB MIA03FA124Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Deerfield Beach, FL**This case was revised 6/10/2005 and 2/24/2016. Refer to the public docket for this accident for details.** The failure of the pilot of N4903F, the Cessna 172, and the pilot of N759XA, the Cessna 182, to see and avoid each other while operating in Class E…NTSB MIA03LA069Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A45 · Merritt Island, FLThe separation of both propeller blades in-flight for undetermined reasons and the failure of the pilot to attain the proper touchdown during the forced landing resulting in overrun during landing and subsequent collapse of the nose landing gear. A…NTSB MIA03LA015Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Orlando, FLThe poor in-flight planning by the pilot-in-command for his failing to request a runway more aligned with the wind and his failure to maintain directional control after landing resulting in collapse of the nose landing gear and the airplane nosing over.NTSB MIA03FA005Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 310 · Merritt Island, FLThe pilot's decision to take off with a known equipment deficiency, and his failure to maintain airspeed (VMC) following a loss of engine power to one of the airplane's two engines for undetermined reasons, which resulted in descent and an impact with terrain.NTSB ATL02LA126Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Jacksonville, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing rollout resulting in an inadvertent ground loop. A factor related to the accident was the certified flight instructors inadequate supervision of the training flight.NTSB MIA01LA200Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Ocala, FLthe pilot's improper planning/decision and failure to properly judge takeoff distance, and his delayed decision to abort the takeoff, which resulted in the aircraft colliding with a fence at the end of the runway, and incurring substantial damage.NTSB MIA01LA178Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188B · Leesburg, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain a visual lookout while deploying the grappling hook in preparation for a banner pick up resulting in the cable wrapping around the stabilizer, subsequent loss of control during the banner drop (due to the cable moving forward…NTSB ATL01LA050Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Lake Wales, FLThe pilot's improper use of flight controls during a bounced landing, and subsequent collision with the ground. A factor of the collision is the rough and uneven terrain.NTSB MIA01LA112Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Lakeland, FLThe pilot's failure to flare on landing resulting in a hard landing.NTSB ATL01LA039Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182B · Boynton Beach, FLThe failure of a propeller actuator pin that resulted in an engine vibration and the loss of thrust. The airplane nosed over during the emergency landing roll. A factor was rough/uneven terrain.NTSB MIA01LA090Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Melbourne, FLThe failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll of the touch-and-go landing resulting in the on ground collision with a ditch and subsequent separation of the nose gear wheel and fork assembly and…NTSB ATL01LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Plant City, FLThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation resulting from the separation of the mixture control cable from the carburetor. Factors were cows, rough and uneven terrain.NTSB ATL00LA088Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188 · Tampa, FLThe failure of the number six-piston connecting rod that resulted in the total loss of engine power.NTSB MIA00LA254Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech D-45 · Jacksonville, FLthe pilot's improper landing flare which resulted the right wing dropping and impacting the runway.NTSB MIA99LA171Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Lantana, FLThe poor in-flight planning by the pilot during the approach for a precautionary landing following a power interruption during the downwind leg, resulting in a go-around. A Contributing factor to the accident was the total loss of engine power during the…