NTSB investigations: Continental O-470 series, MA

51 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 investigations: Continental O-470 series, MA per year, 1964–2026: 51 cases
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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\" = 'MA' 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 ERA25LA356Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182 · Plymouth, MAThe low wing airplane pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout and his decision to activate the portable ADS-B receiver while taxiing, which resulted in a ground collision.Sep 19, 2025 · N2383X · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB ERA24LA358Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 305 · Sterling, MAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop and subsequent landing gear collapse. Contributing was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.Aug 25, 2024 · N5673B · Substantial damageNTSB ERA23LA304Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182 · Stow, MAThe pilot’s delayed decision to abort the landing, which resulted in a collision with trees.Jul 23, 2023 · N7ET · Substantial damageNTSB ERA22LA396Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportNavion Navion · Newburyport, MAThe pilot’s excessive application of brakes while landing, which resulted in a nose gear collapse.Aug 31, 2022 · N4913K · Substantial damageNTSB ERA13LA241Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182E · Southwick, MAThe partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.May 13, 2013 · N817JT · Substantial damageNTSB MIA07LA092Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Marstons Mill, MAThe pilot's improper preflight planning and preparation resulting in an in-flight loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.May 5, 2007 · N403RA · Substantial damageNTSB NYC06CA152Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182F · Beverly, MACollapse of the nose landing gear for an undetermined reason.Jun 17, 2006 · N830W · Substantial damageNTSB NYC04CA202Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 305A · Lawrence, MAThe pilot's inadvertent pickup of a banner towline with the airplanes main landing gear after encountering gusting wind conditions. A factor related to the accident was the gusting wind conditions.Sep 3, 2004 · N5208G · Substantial damageNTSB NYC04LA014Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182G · Athol, MAThe loss of power due to disengagement of the magneto idler gear. Also causal was the improper reinstallation of the magneto during the annual inspection.Oct 21, 2003 · N3419S · Substantial damageNTSB NYC99LA230Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Pepperell, MAA landing gear bolt failure for undetermined reasons.Sep 18, 1999 · N2001G · Substantial damageNTSB IAD98LA093Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Edgartown, MAwas the pilot's improper flare prior to touchdown.Jul 19, 1998 · N2608Q · Substantial damageNTSB IAD98LA069Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182L · Marlborough, MAThe pilot's improper flare. A related factor was the crosswind.May 16, 1998 · N42770 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC98LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Chatham, MAloss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). The tail wind component and an encounter with a ditch were related factors.Dec 11, 1997 · N20710 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC96LA185Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Stow, MAthe pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance during the landing, and his failure to go around while there was sufficient runway remaining, which resulted in a runway overrun and an encounter with a soft terrain at the edge of a pond. Wet grass on the runway…Sep 16, 1996 · N737MD · Substantial damageNTSB NYC90LA155Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 305A · Newburyport, MAFailure of the pilot in command to follow procedures for landing with a banner still attached, contributing to the accident was the improper modification of banner release mechanism.Jul 7, 1990 · N5208G · Substantial damageNTSB NYC90LA020Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182B · Lowell, MAThe failure of the pilot to assure that the float wheels were retracted prior to a water landing. A contributing factor was the extension of the left float wheels for an undetermined reason.Oct 29, 1989 · N2537G · Substantial damageNTSB NYC86LA082Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Pepperell, MAAfter descending to traffic pattern altitude. The throttle was advanced with no response from the engine. On flare to landing, pilot experienced sun glare, drifted to the right, and touched down in a snow bank. Nose gear dug in and aircraft flipped over onto…Mar 2, 1986 · N8776T · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Nov 1, 1983 · N54CW · Substantial damageNTSB NYC83LA131Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182B · Taunton, MAThe acft collided with a small rock during taxi from landing. As the pilot taxied back to the ramp area along a dirt taxiway he observed three people standing in the way. The pilot taxied onto the grass to avoid the people and while still taxiing the acft…May 21, 1983 · N2632G · Substantial damageNTSB NYC82DA038Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 182B · Pepperell, MAWhen the pilot arrived at his destination, he landed on an icy runway. Near the end of his landing roll, the aircraft encountered a rut and veered into a snowbank beside the runway. The wind was light and variable.Mar 13, 1982 · N2281G · Substantial damageNTSB NYC82FNA02Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 182 · East Pepperell, MAOct 10, 1981 · N8776T · Substantial damageNTSB NYC80FA079Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 305 · Newburyport, MAAug 27, 1980 · N5168G · Substantial damageNTSB NYC80DNA13Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 305A · Plymouth, MAJun 13, 1980 · N22SU · Substantial damageNTSB NYC80FNA04Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 182P · Marlboro, MANov 4, 1979 · N5639J · Substantial damageNTSB NYC79FNA24Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 305A · Quincy, MAJul 21, 1979 · N5284G · Substantial damageNTSB NYC78FNA41Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182 · Hyannis, MAAug 3, 1978 · N91529 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC78DNA07Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182C · Pepperell, MAOct 2, 1977 · N8776T · Substantial damageNTSB NYC77FNA34Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182P · Mansfield, MASep 18, 1977 · N52793 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC76AN022Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 182K · Provincetown, MAAug 8, 1975 · N2693Q · DestroyedNTSB NYC75DNA29Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182M · Stow, MAJan 4, 1975 · N91987 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC74DNA29Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180 · Stow, MADec 23, 1973 · N1607C · Substantial damageNTSB NYC74FNA17Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182 · Bedford, MASep 8, 1973 · N92153 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC72DNA24Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180 · Chatham, MAOct 9, 1972 · N481D · Substantial damageNTSB NYC72FNA02Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 310 · M.Vineyard, MAJul 11, 1971 · N4881B · Substantial damageNTSB NYC71DFD36Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180 · Chatham, MAJan 7, 1971 · N481D · Substantial damageNTSB NYC71DFD21Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180 · Nantucket, MANov 11, 1970 · N3383D · Substantial damageNTSB NYC71DFD14Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182 · Bedford, MAAug 2, 1970 · N42698 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC71DFD01Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182M · Vineyard Hvn, MAJul 6, 1970 · N91767 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC70DFM11Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182 · Westboro, MAApr 14, 1970 · N9928T · Substantial damageNTSB NYC70D0102Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech T-34B · Orleans, MAAug 9, 1969 · N11SG · Substantial damageNTSB NYC70F0010Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 180 · New Salem, MAJun 9, 1969 · N2936C · Substantial damageNTSB NYC69D0439Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 182 · East Boston, MAMay 21, 1969 · N2101R · Substantial damageNTSB NYC69D0443Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180 · Middlefield, MAMay 4, 1969 · N4575B · Substantial damageNTSB NYC69D0138Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182 · Northampton, MAAug 21, 1968 · N3538F · Substantial damageNTSB NYC69D0083Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182 · Mansfield, MAJul 5, 1968 · N42578 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC69D0036Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180 · Orange, MAMay 8, 1968 · N2484C · Substantial damageNTSB NYC67D0623Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182 · Lexington, MAApr 11, 1967 · N2730Q · Substantial damageNTSB NYC67D0299Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182C · Hyannis, MAJul 2, 1966 · N8877T · Substantial damageNTSB NYC66F0627Accident · No injuriesClosedBellanca 14-19 · Palmer, MAApr 15, 1966 · N7697B · Substantial damageNTSB NYC66F0175Accident · No injuriesClosedBeechcraft T-34A · Turner Falls, MAAug 11, 1965 · N8701R · Substantial damage