NTSB investigations: Continental O-470 series, MI
162 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 | 6 |
|---|---|
| 1965 | 9 |
| 1966 | 8 |
| 1967 | 10 |
| 1968 | 8 |
| 1969 | 6 |
| 1970 | 12 |
| 1971 | 8 |
| 1972 | 4 |
| 1973 | 6 |
| 1974 | 2 |
| 1975 | 3 |
| 1976 | 1 |
| 1977 | 2 |
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1979 | 6 |
| 1980 | 2 |
| 1981 | 3 |
| 1983 | 2 |
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1987 | 4 |
| 1989 | 2 |
| 1990 | 4 |
| 1991 | 2 |
| 1992 | 3 |
| 1993 | 2 |
| 1995 | 2 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 1997 | 2 |
| 1998 | 2 |
| 1999 | 2 |
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 3 |
| 2008 | 3 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 4 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Where
Open the mapLatest cases
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\" = 'MI' 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" = 'MI' 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 CEN26LA216Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182P · Northport, MIThe pilot's decision to resume taxiing on a turf runway that was unable to adequately support the airplane's weight, which resulted in the nose landing gear sinking into the soft ground and the propeller striking the terrain.NTSB CEN25LA195Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182 · Charlevoix, MIThe pilot’s failure to maintain pitch control during the takeoff that resulted in multiple bounces and substantial damage to the fuselage.NTSB CEN24LA336AccidentClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182D · Coopersville, MIThe loss of airplane control while landing.NTSB CEN24LA265Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180 · Le Roy, MIThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while performing a go-around, which resulted in an inflight collision with trees.NTSB CEN21FA220Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 182 · St. Louis, MIThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate visual lookout to ensure clearance from the radio tower and its guy wires. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s unnecessary use of his mobile device during the flight, which diminished his attention/monitoring…NTSB CEN20CA193Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Ionia, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing was the pilot getting his shoe caught in the rudder pedal.NTSB GAA17CA485Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Sparta, MIThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CEN17LA178Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182G · Manistee, MIThe failure of the airplane owner and maintenance personnel to follow the propeller manufacturer's recommend overhaul schedule, which resulted in a fatigue fracture of the propeller blade actuating pin and a loss of thrust in flight.NTSB GAA16CA196Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Moorestown, MIAn in-flight bird strike, which resulted in wind screen damage.NTSB CEN15CA016Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180B · Coloma, MIThe pilot did not use the departure checklist, resulting in an inadvertent landing with the pontoon wheels extended.NTSB CEN13LA286Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182C · Fremont, MIThe pilot's improper preflight planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion while in the traffic pattern.NTSB CEN13FA069Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 310B · Mancelona, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane after a loss of right engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination revealed no preimpact malfunction or anomaly that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB CEN12LA635Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Mecosta, MIThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and loss of airplane control.NTSB CEN12TA604Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna 182P · Newberry, MIThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane due to distraction from a combination of smoke in the cockpit and a sudden turbulence encounter while on short final approach. The cause of the cockpit smoke could not be determined due to the extensive…NTSB CEN12IA385Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Fowlerville, MIThe airplane’s encounter with clear air turbulence, which caused a momentary loss of control and minor damage to the airplane.NTSB CEN11CA518Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180D · Oscoda, MIThe pilot's failure to retract the landing gear before a water landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to use a checklist.NTSB CEN11CA038Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182L · Mancelona, MIA loss of engine power in flight due to the failure of the engine's No. 5 piston.NTSB CEN11CA025Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182Q · Sparta, MIAn inadvertent collision with a deer during a night takeoff.NTSB CHI08CA236Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech H35 · Bay City, MIThe checklist not followed and the inadvertent wheels up landing by the pilot.NTSB CHI08LA115Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Romeo, MIThe misjudged landing flare by the pilot, and the inadequate landing gear inspection/repair procedure used by other maintenance personnel, resulting in the failure of the main landing gear strut during landing.NTSB CHI08CA094Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Traverse City, MIThe unstabalized approach performed by the student pilot and the go-around not performed by the student pilot. Additional causes were the inadequate recovery from a bounced landing and the directional control not obtained by the student pilot. Contributing…NTSB CHI07CA001Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180K · Barton City, MIThe pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point and his inadvertent selection of a downwind runway, which resulted in the overrun. A contributing factor was the tailwind encountered during landing. Additional factors were the wet, turf runway, and the…NTSB CHI06CA203Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Napoleon, MIThe pilot failed to perform a go-around which resulted in landing long on the airstrip. Factors associated with the accident were the tailwind, the pilot's selection of runway direction, the fence posts, the fence, and the trees which were contacted.NTSB CHI06CA176Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182A · Jackson, MIThe pilot's improper preflight planning which led to the exhaustion of the fuel supply during the flight. The overload failure of the nose landing gear was a factor.NTSB CHI05CA166Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182F · Lapeer, MIThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection due to his failure to physically verify the security of the fuel tank caps, the unsecured fuel tank cap and fuel exhaustion.NTSB CHI04CA259Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchroeder Wichawk · New Hudson, MIThe pilot failed to maintain directional control during takeoff roll. A factor was the VASI light.NTSB CHI04CA218Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 305A · Frankfort, MIThe tow pilot failed to maintain directional control during takeoff roll and failed to abort the takeoff. Additionally, the tow pilot failed to attain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall. The tailwind and the tall grass were contributing factors.NTSB CHI03LA205Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Empire, MIThe pilot's failure to abort the takeoff. A contributing factor to the accident included the pilot not utilizing all available engine power during the entire takeoff. Additional factors were the improper wing flap setting and the cherry-tree orchard.NTSB CHI02FA172Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Foster City, MIThe incapacitation of the pilot. A contributing factor was the pilot and medical examiner providing false information on the pilot's medical applications.NTSB CHI02LA054Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182K · Nashville, MIthe pilot exceeding the proper touchdown point on the runway during the landing and his improper in-flight planning and decision. Factors relating to the accident were the pilot misjudging his speed and distance during the landing and the ditch.NTSB CHI01LA280Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Grosse Ile, MIBoth the CFI and the student pilot on board improperly flared the airplane and the CFI's failure to perform remedial action during the landing.NTSB CHI99LA291Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Tecumseh, MIfracture of the right main landing gear strut.NTSB CHI99LA251Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Frankfort, MIthe inadequate flare and the go-around not performed by the pilot.NTSB CHI98LA246Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182L · Mackinac Island, MIThe pilot's failure to attain a stabilized approach and a touchdown point. The factors contributing to the accident were the pilot in command's improper use of flaps and his not performing a go-around. An additional factor was the pilot in command not using…NTSB CHI98LA214Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188B · South Haven, MIthe pilot misjudging his distance and not maintaining the proper altitude. A factor was trees.NTSB CHI97LA273Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188B · South Haven, MIfailure of a connecting rod in the engine assembly, which resulted in loss of engine power and a forced landing. Factors relating to the accident were: lack of a recommended engine overhaul, and the lack of suitable terrain for an emergency landing.NTSB CHI97LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182J · Gaylord, MIthe student pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions which resulted in a failure to maintain proper runway alignment. Factors associated with the accident were: the gusty, crosswind condition, the pilot's failure to perform a go-around, and the…NTSB CHI96LA304Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Traverse City, MIthe failure of the pilot of the Cessna 180, N2406C, to maintaining proper spacing from the Cessna 150M, N9352U. A factor relating to this accident was the Cessna 180 pilot's diverted attention.NTSB CHI96LA115Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182H · East Jordan, MIthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the terrain during the landing. Factors related to the accident were the snow covered ice pile at the end of the runway and the pilot's perception of the height of the pile.NTSB CHI95LA319Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Yale, MIloss of engine power due to an inadequate fuel supply leading to fuel exhaustion. The inadvertent stall during the forced landing was a factor.NTSB CHI95LA209Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182S · New Haven, MIThe pilot's improper raising of the flaps during the aborted landing. Factors associated with this accident were the pilot selecting the wrong runway, not attaining the appropriate touchdown point on the runway, and delay in aborting the landing.NTSB CHI94LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Belleville, MIwas wind information not used by the pilot-in-command and a resultant exceeding of the airplane's performance capabilities.NTSB CHI93LA317Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182M · Ironwood, MIThe pilot's improper flare for landing.NTSB CHI92LA242Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182R · Litchfield, MIThe pilot-in-command's failure to use all available runway and his not aborting the takeoff when the wing contacted the corn. A factor was the corn along side the runway.NTSB CHI92LA239Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182BTW · Plymouth, MIAn inadvertent ground loop.NTSB CHI92LA112Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Munising, MIThe inadequate maintenance inspection to remove water from the fuel system, and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.NTSB CHI91LA198Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Grayling, MIThe pilot in command's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll.NTSB CHI91LA148Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182L · Port Huron, MIThe pilot's inadequate landing flare during the forced landing. The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat was a factor.NTSB CHI91LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Howell, MIFuel exhaustion due to re-fueling not performed by the PIC. Contributing factors were fuel consumption calculations misjudged by the PIC.NTSB CHI91FA026Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182D · Walker, MIVFR flight into IMC conditions. Factors related to the accident are failure to obtain a preflight weather briefing, becoming lost/disoriented, induction air filter icing, excessive workload, and lack of total experience in type of operation.