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NTSB investigations: Continental O-470 series, NJ

55 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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Finding

Phase of flight

Aircraft model

Cases per year

19642026

NTSB investigations: Continental O-470 series, NJ per year, 1964–2026: 55 cases
1964	1
1965	2
1966	2
1967	5
1968	2
1969	2
1970	1
1971	1
1972	2
1973	1
1974	1
1975	1
1977	2
1978	2
1981	1
1982	2
1983	3
1985	2
1987	1
1988	1
1989	1
1991	1
1992	1
1995	1
1997	1
2001	1
2002	1
2005	2
2007	2
2010	1
2011	2
2012	2
2016	1
2017	1
2021	1
2022	1

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Latest cases

Query with SQL

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" = 'NJ' 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

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\" = 'NJ' 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" = 'NJ' 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

Run 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 ERA22LA409Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182N · Blairstown, NJThe pilot’s decision to cross the taxiway at an unsuitable location.Sep 4, 2022 · N8942G · Substantial damage NTSB ERA22LA053Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182P · Ringwood, NJA loss of engine power in flight due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s failure to secure the left wing’s fuel cap.Nov 4, 2021 · N423LL · Substantial damage NTSB GAA17CA339Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Belmar, NJThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusting wind conditions.Jun 11, 2017 · N71MH · Substantial damage NTSB GAA16CA108Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Sussex, NJThe student pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing, which resulted in abnormal runway contact, a ground loop, and a nose over.Jan 15, 2016 · N64251 · Substantial damage NTSB ERA12LA470Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Farmingdale, NJThe pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.Jul 21, 2012 · N2166G · Substantial damage NTSB ERA12CA427Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182A · Sussex, NJThe pilot’s delayed decision to abort the landing and perform a go-around, which resulted in a runway overrun.Jun 28, 2012 · N5143D · Substantial damage NTSB ERA12CA004Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182P · Lincoln Park, NJThe pilot's improper landing flare.Oct 2, 2011 · N1835M · Substantial damage NTSB ERA11LA139Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Lincoln Park, NJThe pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection (removal of water contamination from the fuel system), which resulted in a total loss of engine power.Feb 10, 2011 · N25HD · Substantial damage NTSB ERA11LA093Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · West Milford, NJThe pilot's delayed application of carburetor heat while taking off in weather conditions conducive to serious carburetor icing, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power.Dec 18, 2010 · N1462M · Substantial damage NTSB NYC08LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182R · Pittstown, NJA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Dec 26, 2007 · N9412X · Substantial damage NTSB NYC07LA160Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna Ector 305A · Berkeley Townsh, NJA loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons.Jul 7, 2007 · N12633 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC05FA100Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Stockholm, NJThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and impact with the ground. Factors in this accident were clouds, and the pilot's spatial disorientation.Jun 19, 2005 · N21005 · Destroyed NTSB IAD05FA040Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · West Milford, NJThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel ice, during the initial climb after takeoff.Feb 27, 2005 · N6685M · Destroyed NTSB IAD03LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Lincoln Park, NJThe student pilot's improper power management during the short-field landing procedure, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.Nov 12, 2002 · N1835M · Substantial damage NTSB IAD01LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182N · Cedarville, NJThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing flare. A factor was the wind gusts.Apr 18, 2001 · N9174G · Substantial damage NTSB IAD97LA100Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182H · Pedrictown, NJThe pilot's improper flare.Jul 6, 1997 · N1858X · Substantial damage NTSB BFO95LA068Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180H · Chatsworth, NJthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Related factors were the gusty crosswind conditions.Jun 20, 1995 · N2728X · Substantial damage NTSB NYC93LA048Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Readington, NJThe pilot's improper use of carburetor heat which resulted in the formation of carburetor ice.Dec 19, 1992 · N84598 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC91LA056Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Princeton, NJPilot factor in that the pilot failed to use carburetor heat resulting in engine power loss due to carburetor ice. Factors were unsuitable terrain and obstructions.Jan 1, 1991 · N4675K · Substantial damage NTSB NYC89FA074Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 305A · Blairstown, NJDelays by both pilots in releasing the glider tow line after the glider pilot allowed the glider to maneuver excessively above the tow aircraft. The weather conditions were factors.Jan 28, 1989 · N5300G · Substantial damage NTSB NYC88LA168Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 305A · Colts Neck, NJDuring a banner pick up attempt, the tow rope became affixed to the main landing gear. The pilot was unable to release the banner and landed with it still attached. Upon landing roll out, the aircraft's tail rose abruptly and the propeller dug into the turf.…Jun 18, 1988 · N14418 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC87FA215Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Sparta, NJThe acft was observed to fly near power lines, then roll inverted, crash & burn in a wooded area. The 4 occupants rcvd multiple impact injuries which were fatal. The acft was destroyed by the impact & post crash fire. Svrl witnesses rprtd the eng power was…Aug 1, 1987 · N735DS · Destroyed NTSB NYC85LA228Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182L · Blairstown, NJDuring a normal night landing, a deer darted onto the runway and struck the tail section of the aircraft causing major structural damage. The deer was not located.Aug 29, 1985 · N3380R · Substantial damage NTSB NYC85FHA02Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna 182N · Manville, NJThe plt reported that he preflighted the acft, made a normal run-up & took off on rwy 25 which had 'some ice.' Shortly after lift-off, the acft stalled & crashed. Witnesses stated that there was substantial ice on top of the wings.Feb 3, 1985 · N91636 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC84FA058Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech T-34A · Stockton, NJPrior to the accident, the acft was observed in aerobatic type maneuvers. According to one witness, he saw the acft enter a descent after it had completed a roll maneuver. It was still in a steep descent when he lost sight of the acft due to trees. The acft…Dec 17, 1983 · N12EG · Destroyed NTSB NYC83LA234Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 305A · Seaside Heights, NJThe acft collided with a ditch during landing and nosed down. The pilot had made a low approach to pick up a banner but was unable to maintain airspeed and altitude. The banner was dropped but the acft continued to descend. The pilot flaredfor a normal…Sep 4, 1983 · N5179G · Substantial damage NTSB NYC83LA211Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · West Milford, NJThe acft had attained an alt of 300 ft AGL when the engine lost power. The pilot turned back 180 degrees toward a clearing near the arpt. The acft went through some trees and made a hard landing which collapsed the nose gear. An annual inspectin had just been…Aug 13, 1983 · N91389 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC83FA045Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182N · Ringwood, NJThe plt declared an emergency due to power loss & the acft crashed into a reservoir. Engine examination disclosed numerous pieces of the induction air filter throughout the engine. Filter paper was found lodged between the intake valve & valve seat of the #5…Dec 18, 1982 · N92612 · Substantial damage NTSB DCA83AA006Accident · 3 fatalFinal reportCessna 182Q · Livingston, NJAero commander 560E, N3827C (27C), was returning from blairstown where it had been flown for minor maint. The plt was on an IFR flt plan, cleared by new york TRACON to proceed at 2000 ft MSL on a radar vector of 170 deg for an ILS apch to the teterboro arpt.…Nov 20, 1982 · N96402 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed NTSB NYC81DA065Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182 · Pittstown, NJJun 23, 1981 · N1539M · Substantial damage NTSB NYC78FHM20Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 182 · Fairfield, NJJul 9, 1978 · N1287S · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB NYC78DHD10Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180 · Williamstown, NJMar 19, 1978 · N7814A · Substantial damage NTSB NYC77FHM17Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180 · Red Hook, NJMar 26, 1977 · N7853A · Substantial damage NTSB NYC77FHM12Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182 · West Milford, NJMar 17, 1977 · N2474Q · Substantial damage NTSB NYC76AHA07Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182M · Basking Ridge, NJAug 12, 1975 · N92099 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC74DHM19Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 182G · Fairfield, NJMay 15, 1974 · N3191S · No damage NTSB NYC73DHA20Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182A · Pittstown, NJMar 29, 1973 · N4921D · Substantial damage NTSB NYC72FHM36Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182 · Linden, NJMar 26, 1972 · N92316 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC72FHM32Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182 · Linden, NJFeb 28, 1972 · N9142G · Substantial damage NTSB NYC72FHD21Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182J · Williamstown, NJNov 21, 1971 · N2733F · Substantial damage NTSB NYC71FHM05Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 182 · West Milford, NJSep 26, 1970 · N91636 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC70F0139Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 310 · Lakewood, NJSep 6, 1969 · N3077D · Substantial damage NTSB NYC70D0075Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 310 · Atco, NJJul 31, 1969 · N3654D · Substantial damage NTSB NYC69F0132Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 310 · Pittstown, NJAug 30, 1968 · N2199C · Substantial damage NTSB NYC69F0150Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182A · So.Vineland, NJAug 27, 1968 · N6340B · Destroyed NTSB NYC68F0215Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182 · Hanover, NJOct 6, 1967 · N8343S · Substantial damage NTSB NYC68F0171Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 310 · Teterboro, NJSep 4, 1967 · N215A · Substantial damage NTSB NYC68D0088Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182 · Wayne, NJJul 22, 1967 · N2758F · Substantial damage NTSB NYC68F0044Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182E · Teterboro, NJJun 29, 1967 · N3147Y · Substantial damage NTSB NYC67D0638Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182 · Millville, NJApr 23, 1967 · N9244X · Substantial damage