NTSB investigations: Continental O-470 series, OH

107 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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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\" = 'OH' 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 ERA27LA005Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openCessna 182A · Lexington, OHOct 3, 2026 · N6079B · Substantial damageNTSB ERA26LA197Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportCessna 182 · Lancaster, OHOn May 3, 2026, about 2241 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 182D, N9069X, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Lancaster, Ohio. The pilot and one passenger sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…May 4, 2026 · N9069X · Substantial damageNTSB ERA23LA171Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180 · Cincinnati, OHThe pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout during taxi, which resulted in a collision with a parked airplane. Contributing was the marshaller’s improper marshalling techniques.Mar 21, 2023 · N7772B · Substantial damageNTSB CEN21LA265Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180K · Columbus, OHThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation resulting from sealant contamination in the wing.Jun 14, 2021 · N13159 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN17LA376Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182M · Piqua, OHThe accumulation of carburetor ice while operating at a reduced engine power setting, which resulted in a total loss of engine power on approach and a subsequent forced landing on unsuitable terrain.Sep 27, 2017 · N70634 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA133Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Sebring, OHThe pilot’s failure to maintain the proper glidepath during landing, which resulted in the airplane landing short of the runway, the nose landing gear separating, and the airplane nosing over during a second landing.Jan 22, 2017 · N3828D · Substantial damageNTSB CEN16FA169Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182L · Carrollton, OHAn in-flight collision with trees and terrain for reasons that could not be determined because no anomalies consistent with a preimpact failure or malfunction were observed during the examination.Apr 24, 2016 · N42411 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA15CA094Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182E · Galion, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed on final approach, which resulted in an in-flight loss of control and hard landing.May 25, 2015 · N25AW · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12CA585Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Brookville, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the attempted takeoff in gusting crosswind conditions.Aug 28, 2012 · N2909A · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12CA413Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182K · Newark, OHThe pilot's loss of control during taxi in strong wind conditions.Jun 29, 2012 · N2591R · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12LA218Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · New Philadelphia, OHThe inadequate maintenance of the wheel attachment bolts, which resulted in the left wheel separating from the landing gear during landing due to ductile overstress fractures.Feb 18, 2012 · N20DE · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09LA183Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Kelleys Island, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while landing in gusty winds due to inadequate aileron cable tension.Feb 20, 2009 · N3710D · Substantial damageNTSB CHI07LA086Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCamair 480 · East Liberty, OHThe uncontrolled descent for undetermined reasons.Mar 8, 2007 · N209 · DestroyedNTSB IAD05LA051Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182N · Marion, OHThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in an encounter with icing conditions and the accretion of ice on the airframe. Also causal was the pilot's improper setting of the flaps in icing conditions in accordance with operating…Apr 2, 2005 · N3292S · Substantial damageNTSB IAD03FA053Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 24R · Wauseon, OHThe pilots failure to maintain control during the approach-to-landing. Factors were the high wind gusts and turbulence, and the pilot's decision to fly in those conditions.May 11, 2003 · N4347W · Substantial damageNTSB NYC03FA022Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182D · NewPhiladelphia, OHThe pilot's improper decision to disregard the weather briefing, and to conduct an intentional flight into known icing conditions, with an airplane not equipped for that flight, and his failure to maintain airspeed. Factors were the clouds and icing…Nov 17, 2002 · N9964T · DestroyedNTSB NYC02LA156Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Cincinnati, OHThe pilot's misjudgment of distance which resulted in the airplane landing short of the runway.Aug 8, 2002 · N95915 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC02LA150Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Ravenna, OHThe pilot's loss of directional control for undetermined reasons.Jul 31, 2002 · N759BC · Substantial damageNTSB NYC01LA176Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Warren, OHThe pilot's failure to adequately manage the available fuel, which resulted in fuel starvation.Jul 15, 2001 · N2815R · Substantial damageNTSB IAD99LA021Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182E · Akron, OHThe pilot's inadequate preflight which resulted in a takeoff with the fuel cap unsecured.Nov 25, 1998 · N3396Y · Substantial damageNTSB NYC94LA138Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Waynesburg, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall/mush. A factor was a tailwind.Jul 24, 1994 · N601RF · Substantial damageNTSB BFO93LA192Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182F · Batavia, OHThe pilot's improper flare.Oct 1, 1993 · N3332U · Substantial damageNTSB BFO93LA181Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180H · New Philadelphi, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing rollout, subsequently causing the airplane to veer off the runway and groundloop.Sep 19, 1993 · N9704G · Substantial damageNTSB BFO92LA063Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182M · Vandalia, OHControl interference by a passenger during touchdown.May 13, 1992 · N71879 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC91LA175Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Xenia, OHTotal loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion resulting in a forced landing and subsequent nose over during the landing roll. Factors related to the accident was the pilot's failure to ensure sufficient fuel was available for the flight.Jul 7, 1991 · N3808D · Substantial damageNTSB NYC90LA173Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182G · Cincinnati, OHThe pilot did not properly compensate for the gusty wind conditions, resulting in the airplane landing hard and porpoising.Jul 25, 1990 · N183D · Substantial damageNTSB ATL90FA040Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Cincinnati, OHFailure of the Cessna pilot to remain clear of the helicopter after experiencing a partial power loss.Dec 17, 1989 · N8940T · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB ATL89LA075Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Russells Point, OHThe pilot's inaccurate evaluation of weather condition, and his failure to use available weather briefing resources. As a result, the pilot encountered structural icing which covered the windscreen, blocking forward visibility.Jan 14, 1989 · N4585B · Substantial damageNTSB ATL88LA148Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Lowell, OHThe plt rptd that he landed in a 12-14 kt, 90 degree x-wind. The initial portion of the ldg rollout was shielded from the wind by a row of trees bordering part of the upwind side of the rwy. Upon reaching a clearing in the trees, the airplane was exposed to…Apr 17, 1988 · N759BJ · Substantial damageNTSB ATL88LA100Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Norwalk, OHThe plt rptd that he was cruising at 9,000 ft when he observed the EGT gauge indication dropping. The engine began to run rough and he noticed a fuel odor in the cabin. The carb air temp gauge was indicating 'well out of' the icing range. He selected carb…Mar 4, 1988 · N84118 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL88LA076Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182G · Lancaster, OHThe plt rptd that the airplane began to veer left almost immediately after touchdown. The airplane subsequently swerved off of the rwy. Traveled across a snow-covered grassy area, and impacted a taxiway embankment. The nose gear was found to be collapsed…Jan 10, 1988 · N2006R · Substantial damageNTSB ATL87DEI01Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna 180 · Wadsworth, OHThe airplane reportedly completed an NDB appch to rwy 02. The plt reported that he circled the rwy twice after arriving at the arpt to check the rwy condition. He subsequently landed on rwy 20 where he 'impacted something on runway or hit air pocket, did not…Jan 2, 1987 · N3296D · Substantial damageNTSB ATL86FEK01Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 182D · Mt. Gilead, OHThe acft collided with the ground in a plowed field during a forced landing after a power loss. Post acc inspection of the eng revealed 3 pieces of felt like seal material lodged in the carburetor venturi. This felt was identical to the missing seal from the…May 4, 1986 · N8880X · Substantial damageNTSB ATL86FA077Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Elyria, OHThe plt was cleared for and executed a rwy 17 ILS apch at night. Prior to beginning the apch he was informed that vis was 1/8 mile. Minimum for the apch was 1/2 mile. At the middle marker the plt rated pax in the right seat told the PIC that the rwy was not…Feb 20, 1986 · N1523M · DestroyedNTSB CHI85LA285Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · North Canton, OHThe preflight, engine runup and initial takeoff were uneventful. At approx 600 ft AGL the engine sputtered for two or three seconds then stopped. The pilot turned back toward the runway but was too low. He crash landed in a gravel quarry after clipping power…Jul 13, 1985 · N3920D · Substantial damageNTSB CHI85LA178Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech H35 · Lima, OHThe plt was flying the acft back to the home arpt following an annual inspection when he noticed the oil pressure was falling to zero. Aprx 3 min later, the eng seized. Subsequently, an emerg gear-up landing was made in a farm field. An exam revealed the oil…Apr 27, 1985 · N5544D · Substantial damageNTSB CHI84LA168Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Cinncinati, OHThe acft made a forced landing after a total power loss. On the landing flare the right main gear caught the edge of a sand trap & sheared off. Approximately 8 ounces of water were drained from the sumps & carburetor. The engine was subsequently started & ran…Apr 28, 1984 · N1233M · Substantial damageNTSB CHI83LA004Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Shenandoah, OHJumper's parachute open prematurely pulling jumper into tail section bending horizontal stabilizer which in turn jammed the rudder. Plt could not flare acft during subsequent landing collapsing the main gear.Oct 3, 1982 · N5445B · Substantial damageNTSB CHI82DA187Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 182 · Cedarville, OHThe pilot stated that the engine failed while enroute and an emergency landing was made in a corn field. He also reported that the loss of power was due to carburetor icing. The aircraft was substantially damaged and there were no injuries.May 26, 1982 · N2414G · Substantial damageNTSB CHI81FEI08Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182 · Ravenna, OHDec 22, 1980 · N4688K · Substantial damageNTSB CHI81FEK01Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182 · Columbus, OHOct 5, 1980 · N39PS · Substantial damageNTSB CHI80FEG03Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182 · West Milton, OHNov 9, 1979 · N1907X · Substantial damageNTSB CHI78FEK22Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182 · Columbus, OHJun 6, 1978 · N52726 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI78FEK15Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182J · Plain City, OHMay 2, 1978 · N8598S · Substantial damageNTSB CHI78FA004Accident · 5 fatalClosedCessna 180 · Bidwell, OHOct 29, 1977 · N51GC · DestroyedNTSB CHI78FEK01Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182N · Lima, OHOct 17, 1977 · N92542 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI77DEG05Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180 · Lebanon, OHNov 13, 1976 · N4585B · Substantial damageNTSB CHI76FEI44Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182 · Chagrin Falls, OHAug 17, 1976 · N42594 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI76FEI35Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 188 · Wooster, OHJul 22, 1976 · N9725V · Substantial damageNTSB CHI76FEG10Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182F · Springfield, OHMar 26, 1976 · N3566U · Substantial damage