NTSB investigations: Continental O-470 series, MT
148 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 | 3 |
|---|---|
| 1965 | 4 |
| 1966 | 2 |
| 1967 | 6 |
| 1968 | 4 |
| 1969 | 4 |
| 1970 | 4 |
| 1971 | 5 |
| 1972 | 4 |
| 1973 | 2 |
| 1974 | 6 |
| 1975 | 2 |
| 1976 | 2 |
| 1977 | 3 |
| 1978 | 2 |
| 1979 | 5 |
| 1980 | 3 |
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1982 | 2 |
| 1983 | 7 |
| 1984 | 2 |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1986 | 3 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1988 | 2 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1990 | 2 |
| 1992 | 2 |
| 1993 | 3 |
| 1994 | 2 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 2 |
| 1999 | 7 |
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2002 | 3 |
| 2004 | 3 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2009 | 4 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 3 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Where
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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\" = 'MT' 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" = 'MT' 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 WPR27LA017Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openCessna 180H · Lewistown, MTNTSB WPR25LA176Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182M · Willow Creek, MTThe pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB WPR25LA151Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportStinson 108-3 · Port of Del Bonita, MTThe pilot’s loss of directional control while landing in gusting wind conditions.NTSB WPR24FA270Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 182K · Augusta, MTThe non-instrument-rated pilot’s decision to continue a visual flight rules flight into a rugged mountain area in deteriorating weather conditions, which resulted in impact with terrain.NTSB WPR24LA152Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182H · Three Forks, MTThe pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in an attempted departure with the flight control lock device installed, and subsequent nose landing gear collapse.NTSB WPR22LA337Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180 · Seeley Lake, MTThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of unporting of the fuel.NTSB WPR22LA024Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182Q · St Ignatius, MTThe pilot's improper preflight fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB WPR22LA016Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180H · Kalispell, MTThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop and a runway excursion.NTSB WPR21LA096Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportHeckel Super Sportsman · Spotted Bear, MTThe pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing roll on an unimproved snow-covered runway which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB WPR19FA209Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 182 · Wolf Point, MTThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while maneuvering to land, which resulted in an accelerated aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control.NTSB WPR19LA055Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180 · Townsend, MTThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines while maneuvering at low level, which resulted in a wire strike and subsequent impact with terrain.NTSB GAA18CA404Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Cut Bank, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB GAA17CA529Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Fairfield, MTThe pilot's failure to secure the right fuel cap during the preflight inspection, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a total loss of engine power, and an off-airport hard landing.NTSB WPR16FA170Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Clinton, MTThe sudden right turn on approach to landing for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB GAA16CA353Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Hungry Horse, MTThe pilot's decision to land on unsuitable wet terrain, and his failure to stop prior to the end of the runway, which resulted in a runway overrun and impact with tree(s).NTSB WPR15LA191Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180A · Polson, MTA total loss of engine power during approach for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB GAA15CA089Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 188 · Polson, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane pitch, power, and turn coordination while maneuvering at low altitude, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and a collision with terrain.NTSB WPR15CA012Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Marion, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB WPR14CA028Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Butte, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing with a crosswind.NTSB WPR13CA352Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180J · Hungry Horse, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB WPR13FA183Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182C · Circle, MTThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control as a result of spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to continue flight into low visibility conditions.NTSB WPR12CA266Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182H · Meadow Creek, MTThe pilot's misjudged approach and improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB WPR11CA296Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 188 · Glasgow, MTThe pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB WPR11CA109Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180H · Helena, MTThe certified flight instructor's loss of airplane control during the landing roll in a gusting crosswind.NTSB WPR10FA438Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182C · Belgrade, MTThe non-instrument rated pilot's decision to continue visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of airplane control.NTSB WPR10CA333Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Missoula, MTThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions and failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB WPR10FA018Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Pryor, MTThe pilot’s decision to continue flight into an area of low ceilings and low visibility and his failure to maintain clearance from terrain.NTSB WPR09CA443Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 305A · Helena, MTThe pilot's improper landing flare and recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB WPR09LA179Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Kalispell, MTA partial loss of engine power during a go-around for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was a fatigue failure of the right main landing gear spring.NTSB WPR09FA154Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 180F · Townsend, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees and terrain while maneuvering at a low altitude.NTSB SEA08CA166Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Lewistown, MTThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the variable and gusting winds, and his failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident were variable winds that were gusting to 25 knots.NTSB SEA07FA119Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182C · Marion, MTThe pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering to reverse direction. Factors included the airplane exceeding its maximum gross takeoff weight, the improper preflight by the pilot by not securing an oil cap, the low altitude, and an…NTSB SEA06CA183Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 305A · Lewistown, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing, which resulted in an inadvertent swerve and nose down. A contributing factor was the gusty wind condition.NTSB SEA06CA155Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180H · Belgrade, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing.NTSB SEA04CA142Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182N · Bainville, MTThe pilot's misjudgment of his airspeed on landing, and his subsequent overrunning of the runway. A contributing factor was the trees.NTSB SEA04LA061Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 305A · Bozeman, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in the tail wheel-equipped aircraft, leading to an inadvertent ground-loop, during which the aircraft's wing impacted the ground.NTSB SEA04FA032Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182G · Glasgow, MTLoss of aircraft control resulting in an in-flight collision with terrain. Factors include marginal weather and dark night conditions.NTSB SEA02LA118Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 E · Sweetgrass, MTThe pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions after encountering a crosswind gust during the landing roll. Factors include gusty crosswinds, and a fence in the vicinity of the runway.NTSB SEA02LA104Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180K · Helena, MTBinding brakes for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted takeoff.NTSB SEA02FA064Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 182E · Red Lodge, MTLong term fatigue of the nose landing gear strut fork initiated by side loading which resulted in the separation of the fork from the strut and the consequent collapse of the nose gear. A contributing factor was the ditch the aircraft traversed during the…NTSB SEA00LA115Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182B · Laurel, MTThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for the precautionary landing. Wet and soft terrain, and the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing roll were factors.NTSB SEA00LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180K · Roundup, MTThe pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions and subsequent loss of control.NTSB SEA99FA150Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182E · Ryegate, MTThe pilot's continued VFR flight into IMC conditions and his failure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain. Factors include low ceilings and inadequate in-flight planning.NTSB SEA99LA147Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180A · Belgrade, MTClearance from objects was not maintained during taxiing. Factors include the pilot's inadequate visual lookout.NTSB SEA99FA138Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech H-35 · Swan Lake, MTDetonation/pre-ignition due to use of improper grade and type of fuel (automotive) and the pilot-in-command's failure to use proper fuel specified by manufacturer's directives.NTSB SEA99LA102Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Conner, MTThe pilot's attempt to take off on an unsuitable runway surface due to standing water on the runway. Factors include standing water on the airstrip.NTSB SEA99LA091Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180G · Kalispell, MTAn encounter with a crosswind gust, which was not possible to compensate for.NTSB SEA99LA078Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182K · Kalispell, MTA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Rough terrain was a factor.NTSB SEA99LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Conner, MTThe pilots delayed remedial action during an aborted landing. Factors include a slush-covered runway.NTSB SEA98LA167Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Anaconda, MTA ground-loop resulting from the pilot's inadequate remedial action while attempting to correct for an inadvertent loss of directional control during the landing roll. Factors include the loss of directional control and attempting to land with a tailwind.