NTSB investigations: Continental O-470 series, PA
97 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 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1965 | 5 |
| 1966 | 5 |
| 1967 | 5 |
| 1968 | 4 |
| 1969 | 2 |
| 1970 | 6 |
| 1971 | 2 |
| 1972 | 3 |
| 1974 | 3 |
| 1975 | 9 |
| 1976 | 2 |
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1978 | 1 |
| 1979 | 3 |
| 1980 | 1 |
| 1981 | 2 |
| 1982 | 3 |
| 1983 | 2 |
| 1985 | 2 |
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1989 | 2 |
| 1990 | 2 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1995 | 2 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 1999 | 3 |
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 3 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2023 | 2 |
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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\" = 'PA' 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" = 'PA' 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 ERA23LA383Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182 · Towanda, PAA total loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA23FA252Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 180 · Harrisburg, PAThe pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning and improper in-flight decision-making, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a subsequent collision with terrain and objects.NTSB ERA21LA094Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182 · Stowe, PAThe pilot's loss of directional control while landing in a gusty crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent impact with terrain.NTSB ERA20LA258Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182 · Pottstown, PAThe pilot's failure to ensure that sufficient fuel was onboard for nonlevel flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB GAA17CA154Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Bally, PAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in crosswind conditions.NTSB GAA15CA095Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182Q · Honesdale, PAThe pilot's failure to land with sufficient runway remaining to safely stop the airplane.NTSB ERA14CA263Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182J · Perkasie, PAThe pilot's failure to select and attain a proper touchdown point during landing which resulted in a runway overrun.NTSB ERA14CA003Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 305A · Slatington Airport, PAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to land with a tailwind condition and the airfield's inaccurate windsock.NTSB ERA09LA512Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech H35 · Fredericksburg, PAA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's mismanagement of available fuel.NTSB ERA09CA449Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Milford, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain control during takeoff.NTSB NYC06CA183Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180H · Blue Bell, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing flare, which resulted in the right wing contacting the runway. A factor was the crosswind.NTSB IAD05LA008Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Freedom, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance during the takeoff resulting in an in-flight collision with trees.NTSB NYC04FA137Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182C · Kutztown, PAThe towplane pilot's failure to maintain a climb while towing a glider for undetermined reasons, which resulted in the early release of the glider and the tow plane's subsequent impact with trees.NTSB IAD04CA012Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182P · Titusville, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. A factor in the accident was the snow bank.NTSB NYC03FA058Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182G · Renfrew, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering to land. Factors in the accident were the pilot's decision to fly into forecasted\known icing conditions, and the accumulation of structural ice.NTSB NYC02LA108Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182B · Littlestown, PAThe pilot's improper flair, which resulted in a hard landing. A factor in this accident was the crosswind condition.NTSB NYC02LA033Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Brookville, PAFouling of the engine intake and exhaust valves with bromine and lead deposits.NTSB NYC00LA182Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Jackson Center, PAA seized left brake as reported by the pilot.NTSB NYC00LA166Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Freedom, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors were the soft runway, and that the pilot exceeded the aircraft's weight and balance.NTSB NYC00LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Factoryville, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a crosswind landing.NTSB NYC99LA194Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Dorrance, PAThe pilot's misjudgment of distance and altitude, and his failure to do a go-around.NTSB IAD99FA041Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 305A · Hilltown, PAThe inadequate lookout of both pilots, and the pilot of the other aircraft.NTSB IAD98LA031Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Fogelsville, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft upon glider release. A contributing factor was the high vegetation (corn).NTSB NYC96LA044Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182E · Pymatuning, PAthe pilot's intentional suicide.NTSB NYC95LA121Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182E · Frederick, PAThe pilot's inadequate inflight planning by failing to verify the wind direction for landing. Also causal is the pilot's failure to obtain the proper touch down point and to do a go-around.NTSB BFO93LA037Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Gettysburg, PAThe pilot's inadequate in-flight decision to land on the snow covered runway that was not currently maintained. Contributing to the pilot's decision was the inadequate report of the runway's condition.NTSB NYC90LA211Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Peters Twp, PAThe pilot in commands failure to maintain airspeed on final approach resulting in an inadvertent stall and hard landing.NTSB NYC90LA174Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Hilltown, PAThe pilot receiving training misjudged the airplane's distance from the runway and altitude above the trees. In addition, the CFI failed to provide adequate supervision.NTSB NYC89LA218Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 305A · Chalfont, PAThe pilot's improper use of carburetor heat, which resulted in a power loss due to carburetor ice. Factors related to the accident were: carburetor icing conditions and rough/uneven terain in the emergency landing area.NTSB NYC89LA130Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna C182Q · Beaver Falls, PAThe pilot failure to properly flare the airplane during landing and the improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB NYC86LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 305-L-19 · Hilltown, PAThe Cessna was towing a glider when at an altitude of about 150 feet to about 200 feet, a decrease in RPM was experienced. The glider was detached from the aircraft, the nose was lowered and a left turn made while still over the gliderport. A rapid descent…NTSB NYC85LA090Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna L-19 · Perkasie, PACessna L-19,a practice flight of takeoffs and landings for glider tow operation for philidelphia glider council encounter a wind shift on landing. The student pilot over corrected and the aircraft ground looped. The instuctor pilot at this time took control…NTSB NYC85LA086Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Fairfield, PADuring flt, the acft had an electrical problem while flying in instrument (IFR) conditions. The plt reported that only the altimeter, airspeed indicator & mag compass were operating. He became spatially disoriented & the acft entered several dives & at least…NTSB NYC83FA207Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 310Q · Scranton, PAShortly after takeoff the acft ws observed on radar making a left 360 deg turn. The plt did not respond to a call from the controller. A witness heard the plane 'sputtering' & observed it in erratic maneuvers prior to it hitting a house. Post exam revealed…NTSB NYC83LA104Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Thomasville, PAThe acft nosed over during a forced landing after a power loss. Several weeks prior to this accident the acft made a precautionary landing due to a rough running engine. The acft was examined and 1 gallon of water was found in the fuel lines. The water was…NTSB NYC82DA211Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 180G · Dubois, PADuring arrival, the pilot entered the pattern to land on runway 25 with the wind from 330 degrees at 18 KTS. To compensate for the crosswind, he prepared himself for a right wing low landing. However, the pilot stated that when he started to round out, the…NTSB NYC82DA136Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 182Q · Sidman, PAAt approximately 10 miles out of johnstown, PA while descending through 5000 ft, the pilot realized he was running out of fuel. At about 4000 ft the pilot spotted a field and an approach to landing was initiated. During the landing roll the front wheel…NTSB NYC82DA022Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 310 · Butler, PAThe pilot arrived at the destination at dusk. He circled the airport at pattern altitude to check the wind and runway condition. He noted that the runway was covered with snow. A long approach was made to runway 36 in a calm wind condition. Just prior to…NTSB NYC81FGM27Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 180 · Rockwood, PANTSB NYC81FGM16Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180 · Apollo, PANTSB NYC80FGM22Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182 · Wattersonville, PANTSB NYC79DHA28Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182P · Moscow, PANTSB NYC79FGM46Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180 · Erie, PANTSB NYC79FGT13Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182L · Middletown, PANTSB NYC79FGT03Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 182 · New Oxford, PANTSB NYC77FHA37Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 310 · Doylestown, PANTSB NYC77FHA31Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech 35H · Avoca, PANTSB NYC77FGM31Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182Q · Zelienople, PANTSB NYC77FGM14Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180J · Erie, PANTSB NYC77FGM13Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180 · Apollo, PA