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NTSB investigations: Continental O-470 series, SC

54 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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Phase of flight

Aircraft model

Cases per year

19642026

NTSB investigations: Continental O-470 series, SC per year, 1964–2026: 54 cases
1964	2
1965	1
1966	3
1967	2
1968	3
1969	2
1970	2
1972	1
1973	1
1974	2
1976	2
1977	2
1978	3
1981	1
1983	2
1984	1
1985	3
1988	1
1989	4
1992	2
1996	1
1997	1
1998	2
2004	2
2007	1
2010	1
2013	1
2016	1
2019	2
2023	1
2026	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" = 'SC' 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\" = 'SC' 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" = 'SC' 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 ERA26LA359Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182P · Mount Pleasant, SCThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.Sep 30, 2026 · N1QP · Substantial damage NTSB ERA23LA336Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182P · North Myrtle Beach, SCThe pilot’s failure to properly secure the left wing fuel cap, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.Aug 13, 2023 · N22RE · Substantial damage NTSB ERA19TA216Accident · No injuriesClass 3Final reportCessna 180 · Pickens, SCMaintenance personnel’s improper installation of the right main landing gear brake assembly, which resulted in the loss of control during landing.Jun 29, 2019 · N75077 · Substantial damage NTSB GAA19CA296Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Orangeburg, SCThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing.May 19, 2019 · N2462Q · Substantial damage NTSB GAA16CA478Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Clemson, SCThe pilot’s loss of directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.Sep 5, 2016 · N451SW · Substantial damage NTSB ERA13LA410Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188B · Woodrow, SCA failure of the right rudder pedal arm due to corrosion as a result of inadequate maintenance and inspection of the rudder pedal assembly.Sep 4, 2013 · N59JK · Substantial damage NTSB ERA11LA009Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Columbia, SCA total loss of engine power due to a loss of lubrication after the engine experienced a piston ring failure for undetermined reasons.Oct 5, 2010 · N21415 · Substantial damage NTSB ATL07FA031Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Columbia, SCThe pilot's failure to follow approach procedures by descending below the prescribed descision height altitude resulting in an in-flight collision with trees and the ground. This report was modified on January 25, 2008.Jan 5, 2007 · N55YS · Destroyed NTSB ATL04CA151Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182A · Walterboro, SCThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning of fuel required for the flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine power.Jul 10, 2004 · N3955D · Substantial damage NTSB ATL04LA123Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310 · N. Myrtle Beach, SCThe pilot's inadequate preflight/planning and his in-flight decision which resulted in the loss of power in one engine due to fuel starvation.May 30, 2004 · N361Z · Substantial damage NTSB ATL99FA019Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Santee, SCThe pilot continued VFR flight into IMC conditions and lost control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation. Factors were foggy weather conditions and self-induced stress.Nov 16, 1998 · N6522M · Destroyed NTSB ATL98LA092Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Green Sea, SCThe inadvertent activation of the skydivers pilot chute, pulling him into the horizontal stabilizer/elevator, resulting in substantial damage to the airplane.Jul 4, 1998 · N7247E · Substantial damage NTSB MIA97LA169Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna Wren 182G-460 · Spartanburg, SCthe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, by failure to survey the takeoff area, and his delay in aborting the takeoff. Upsloping terrain and high vegetation in the takeoff area were related factors.May 18, 1997 · N3182S · Substantial damage NTSB MIA97LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182C · Anderson, SCthe pilot's improper preflight, resulting in the fuel cap(s) not being secured; and subsequent siphoning and loss of fuel, which resulted in loss of engine power, a forced landing, and subsequent collision with a ditch during the emergency landing.Nov 17, 1996 · N8605T · Substantial damage NTSB ATL93LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · New Ellenton, SCInadequate preflight planning and preparation by the pilot, by not assuring an adequate supply of fuel, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Factors were trees in the emergency landing area.Dec 31, 1992 · N2201G · Substantial damage NTSB ATL92LA067Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Barnwell, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain a safe altitude above the ground while making a low pass at night.Mar 22, 1992 · N5441B · Minor damage NTSB ATL90FA022Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Darlington, SCThe pilot's continued VFR flight into IMC and his attempt to land the airplane under the adverse weather conditions.Nov 2, 1989 · N58735 · Destroyed NTSB ATL89LA217Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Mt Pleasant, SCFailure of the pilot to slow the aircraft to the proper landing speed at the proper touchdown point or go around. The weather conditions, tailwind, lack of airport facilities (UNICOM not operating and windsock damaged), wet runway/hydroplaning conditions, and…Sep 24, 1989 · N735BN · Substantial damage NTSB ATL89LA143Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Lugoff, SCInadequate compensation for wind conditions by the pilot and his failure to maintain adequate speed for the wind conditions, which resulted in a stall on final approach. His excessive use of flaps and the wind conditions were considered to be contributing…May 6, 1989 · N4985D · Substantial damage NTSB ATL89LA097Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180J · W. Columbia, SCImproper torquing of the attachment bolt during installation by unknown person(s), which resulted in the separation of the bolt and nut and subsequent separation of the main landing gear from the airplane.Mar 4, 1989 · N601RF · Substantial damage NTSB ATL88LA236Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Bamberg, SCWhile at cruise, the pilot reported hearing a ticking sound coming from the engine. Shortly afterward the eng quit. During the emergency landing, the airplane nosed over. Engine examination disclosed that teeth from the crankshaft and camshaft gears were…Aug 23, 1988 · N5797B · Substantial damage NTSB ATL86LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182J · Bishopville, SCDuring an attempt to make a direct crosswind landing at a private grass airstrip, the plt allowed the acft to drift off the left side of the rwy where it nosed over in a plowed fld.Dec 6, 1985 · N2650F · Substantial damage NTSB ATL85LA212Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182C · Lugoff, SCThe plt transported a load of skydivers to alt & was returning to the airstrip. During arrival, he decided to practice a simulated eng out landing. While on an apch with full flaps, the plt elected to slip the acft. As he was transitioning from a side slip to…Jul 14, 1985 · N8472T · Substantial damage NTSB ATL85LA152Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 305A · No.Myrtle Bch, SCAfter a banner pickup the plt was instructed by company group and crew to release the banner due to a fouled pickup. The banner was released during a steep climb out altitude. As the banner was released the plt lost directional control of the acft & crashed…May 1, 1985 · N5292G · Destroyed NTSB ATL84LA167Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188B · Paxville, SCThe acft nosed over short of the rwy after the engine failed to respond to the plts attempt to add power to reach the rwy. It was found after the accident that the carb heat control door brackets were worn which allowed the butterfly valve door to separate…May 7, 1984 · N21672 · Substantial damage NTSB ATL84LA072Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182B · Spartanburg, SCThe acft propeller struck a passenger approaching to board the acft. The plt had started the acft for warm-up prior to the boarding. The passenger stumbled approaching the acft and fell into the revolving propeller.Dec 21, 1983 · N2354G · No damage NTSB ATL83LA089Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182M · Columbia, SCDuring arrival, the pilot entered the traffic to land at owens field, an uncontrolled airport. He stated that the wind sock was limp despite a weather briefing to expect northwesterly winds at 8 to 20 KTS. He stated that he had allowed for strong winds by…Jan 18, 1983 · N70872 · Substantial damage NTSB ATL81DLG08Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182 · Clemson, SCJan 19, 1981 · N6347B · Substantial damage NTSB MIA79FA028Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 182 · Union, SCDec 5, 1978 · N7535N · Destroyed NTSB MIA79FLG01Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182P · Hilton Head, SCOct 10, 1978 · N7419Q · Substantial damage NTSB MIA78DLG12Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182 · Pelzer, SCApr 1, 1978 · N58469 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA77FLG33Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 182 · Myrtle Beach, SCAug 22, 1977 · N3256U · Destroyed NTSB MIA77DLG13Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180 · Chester, SCApr 17, 1977 · N6500A · Substantial damage NTSB MIA76FLG44Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 180 · Clinton, SCJul 26, 1976 · N9029C · Substantial damage NTSB MIA76DLG36Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182 · Ridgeland, SCJun 25, 1976 · N6479F · Substantial damage NTSB MIA75FKG15Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 305A · Summerville, SCOct 11, 1974 · N12755 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA74FLG30Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 182P · Ridgeway, SCJun 9, 1974 · N7287N · Substantial damage NTSB MIA74FLG05Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 182K · Abbeville, SCAug 7, 1973 · N2731Q · Substantial damage NTSB MIA72DLG27Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 305A · Johns Island, SCFeb 29, 1972 · N12755 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA70DLG19Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182E · Saluda, SCMay 20, 1970 · N2939Y · Substantial damage NTSB MIA70FLG15Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 182K · Columbia, SCApr 9, 1970 · N2633Q · Substantial damage NTSB MIA70D0113Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182 · Hilton Head, SCJun 13, 1969 · N2869Y · Substantial damage NTSB MIA69F0352Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 310 · Shaw Afb, SCJan 25, 1969 · N639F · Substantial damage NTSB MIA69D0273Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182 · Timmonsville, SCOct 27, 1968 · N2512Q · Substantial damage NTSB MIA69F0162Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182K · York, SCAug 9, 1968 · N2705Q · Substantial damage NTSB MIA68D0519Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 182 · Easley, SCMay 13, 1968 · N3627U · Substantial damage NTSB MIA67D0513Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech A45 · Hartsville, SCMar 30, 1967 · N6450D · Substantial damage NTSB MIA68F0186Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182B · Greenville, SCFeb 23, 1967 · N7230E · Minor damage NTSB MIA67D0316Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech T-34A · Spartanburg, SCNov 19, 1966 · N94595 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA66D0544Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182 · Little River, SCMay 4, 1966 · N8607T · Substantial damage