NTSB investigations: Continental O-470 series, WI

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\" = 'WI' 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 CEN25LA268Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 305A · Baraboo, WIThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.Jul 20, 2025 · N9623Q · Substantial damageNTSB CEN25LA153Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 185 · Wausau, WIThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in shifting wind conditions.Apr 7, 2025 · N1526F · Substantial damageNTSB CEN24LA052Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182 · Manitowoc, WIMaintenance personnel’s improper servicing of the magnetos, which resulted in their accelerated wear, failure, and the total loss of engine power.Nov 30, 2023 · N8880T · Substantial damageNTSB CEN23LA236Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180G · Stevens Point, WIThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing that resulted in a ground loop and impact with the runway.Jun 8, 2023 · N223WH · Substantial damageNTSB CEN22LA337Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180J · Oshkosh, WIThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a gusty crosswind.Jul 22, 2022 · N669CB · Substantial damageNTSB CEN21LA180Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180 · Delavan, WIThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll with gusting crosswinds, which resulted in his excessive brake input and a subsequent nose over.Apr 3, 2021 · N1522C · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA058Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Black River Falls, WIThe student pilot’s failure to maintain lateral control of the high-performance airplane during the go-around in crosswind conditions.Nov 27, 2017 · N8128M · Substantial damageNTSB CEN15FA119Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182L · Owen, WIThe flight instructor's decision to initiate flight into forecasted icing conditions in an airplane that was not certified or equipped for flight into icing conditions, which resulted in significant structural ice accumulation to the extent that the airplane…Jan 26, 2015 · N3181R · Substantial damageNTSB CEN14LA036Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182L · Superior, WIThe failure of the pilot who was flying the trail airplane to maintain separation from the lead airplane. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate pilot training for formation skydiving operations.Nov 2, 2013 · N70520 · 2 aircraft · DestroyedNTSB CEN13LA503Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Concord, WIThe pilot's failure to properly plan for a maximum performance takeoff by not fully addressing the elevated density altitude or the nonstandard runway surface conditions and his failure to properly configure the airplane's flap setting for the accident…Aug 24, 2013 · N5131D · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12CA590Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180J · Wausau, WIThe pilot's loss of control during landing roll out, resulting in a runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was an unexpected crosswind wind gust.Aug 14, 2012 · N52187 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12LA060Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Eau Claire, WIThe pilot’s disorientation during a night flight, which resulted in an off-airport landing, and his inadequate directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the loss of the airplane’s electrical system power.Nov 12, 2011 · N3606C · Substantial damageNTSB CEN11CA290Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182H · Park Falls, WIThe student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during an aborted landing.Apr 14, 2011 · N8364S · Substantial damageNTSB CEN11CA139Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 305A · Spooner, WIThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing on a snow-covered lake.Dec 25, 2010 · N6897 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN10LA433Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech H35 · Green Lake, WIA total loss of engine power during descent due to the overhaul facility’s inadequate maintenance.Jul 25, 2010 · N5443D · Substantial damageNTSB CEN10CA283Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182A · Franksville, WIThe pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and delay in aborting the takeoff.Jun 2, 2010 · N4974D · Substantial damageNTSB CHI07CA284Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182P · Eau Claire, WIThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. A factor associated with the accident was the ditch.Aug 31, 2007 · N7321S · Substantial damageNTSB CHI06CA022Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Manitowish Wate, WIThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor to the accident was the trees the airplane impacted during the forced landing.Oct 27, 2005 · N20KK · Substantial damageNTSB CHI04CA174Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182N · Lancaster, WIThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty winds and his improper flare. The wind gusts were a contributing factor.Jul 5, 2004 · N92422 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI04CA094Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Long Lake, WIThe pilot flared improperly and failed to maintain directional control during landing.Mar 31, 2004 · N223WH · Substantial damageNTSB CHI04LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182R · Wausau, WIThe pilot 's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing, and the flight instructors inadequate supervision.Nov 22, 2003 · N323KW · Substantial damageNTSB CHI03LA321Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 305A · New Richmond, WIThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind and his failure to maintain directional control. The pilot's in-flight selection of the wrong runway and excessive application of brake pressure are contributing factors.Sep 25, 2003 · N5237G · Substantial damageNTSB CHI02LA146Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182J · Galesville, WIThe pilot failed to maintain clearance with the wires while on final approach. Factors associated with the accident were the low altitude, the downdraft, and the wires which the airplane contacted.May 31, 2002 · N3027F · Substantial damageNTSB CHI99LA295Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182H · Eagle River, WIthe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions and the subsequent failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors associated with the accident were the gusty, crosswind conditions, and the rough/uneven terrain encountered.Aug 15, 1999 · N2498X · Substantial damageNTSB CHI99FA252Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 182D · Fond Du Lac, WIthe pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations and the subsequent fuel exhaustion. Factors associated with the accident were the crops and the soft field conditions.Jul 27, 1999 · N8878X · Substantial damageNTSB CHI99LA244Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182N · Green Bay, WIThe pilot's delayed flare and his improper recovery from a bounced landing.Jul 19, 1999 · N92215 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI99FA222Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182E · Menominee Falls, WIthe pilots failure to maintain adequate clearance. A factor was the static wire.Jul 9, 1999 · N2899Y · DestroyedNTSB CHI99LA097Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182E · East Troy, WIthe collapse of the right main landing gear from a preexisting fatigue crack.Feb 21, 1999 · N3177Y · Substantial damageNTSB CHI99LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Pound, WIthe pilot misjudged the proper touchdown point and subsequently landed short of the runway. Factors associated with the accident were the haze, sunglare, the lack of visual perception, and the uphill terrain on which the airplane touched down.Oct 22, 1998 · N759CT · Substantial damageNTSB CHI98LA357Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182K · Baldwin, WIThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation, and his failure to stop on the wet, grassy runway. A related factor was the wet grass.Sep 20, 1998 · N2689Q · Substantial damageNTSB CHI98LA297Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Oshkosh, WIthe pilot of the other airplane did not maintain proper clearance.Aug 1, 1998 · N111WF · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB CHI98LA261Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Springbrook, WIThe pilot's improper attitude and excessive sink rate during landing. The terrain condition was a contributing factor in the accident.Jul 17, 1998 · N2139G · Substantial damageNTSB CHI97LA243Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Oshkosh, WIwake turbulence from another airplane encountered at an altitude which precluded regaining control of the airplane by the pilot.Aug 3, 1997 · N125MW · Substantial damageNTSB CHI97LA215Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Chippewa Falls, WIthe pilot's misjudgment of the fuel supply, and subsequent fuel exhaustion.Jul 20, 1997 · N5820B · Substantial damageNTSB CHI97LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · New Richmond, WIthe dual student's failure to recover from the bounced landing and the instructor pilot's failure to correct the situation in time.Oct 14, 1996 · N1535C · Substantial damageNTSB CHI96LA267Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportYakovlev YAK-3UA · Fond Du Lac, WIthe pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations, and his inadequate in-flight planning and decision making. The pilot's failure to declare an emergency fuel condition (inadequate communication) was a related factor.Aug 1, 1996 · N33UA · Substantial damageNTSB CHI92LA251Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Ephraim, WIThe pilot selected the wrong runway for landing.Aug 21, 1992 · N1368S · Substantial damageNTSB CHI92LA213Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech H35 · Baraboo, WIInadequate maintenance service and aircraft preflight by the pilot. A factor contributing to this accident was a partial failure of the brake system.Jul 28, 1992 · N7957D · Substantial damageNTSB CHI92FA188Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech 24R · Oak Creek, WIA result of inadequate aircraft maintenance inspection on behalf of the company maintenance personnel.Jun 25, 1992 · N2195W · DestroyedNTSB CHI92LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American Navion D · Lake Geneva, WIFatigue failure of the crankshaft. A factor in the accident was inadequate quality control by other maintenance personnel.Oct 20, 1991 · N10JF · Substantial damageNTSB CHI91LA215Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Menomonee Falls, WIThe fatigue induced propeller blade failure. A related factor was the operator's delayed propeller overhaul.Jul 5, 1991 · N4735D · Substantial damageNTSB CHI91DEP07Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 182M · Wissota, WIThe pilot in command's misjudgment of the proper touchdown point during an emergency landing and the pilot in command's failure to refuel the airplane.Jun 8, 1991 · N91691 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI91FA088Accident · 7 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Osceola, WIFailure of the pilots in both aircraft to seeing-and-avoid the other airplane.Feb 3, 1991 · N4676R · 2 aircraft · DestroyedNTSB CHI89FA153Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Oshkosh, WIThe pilot of Cessna N95914 misjudging the distance necessary to avoid collisions with a the standing Piper N5937W.Jul 30, 1989 · N95915 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB CHI89LA051Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Baldwin, WIFailure of the pilot to go around when he landed long with too much speed for the conditions. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's excessive airspeed, his failure to attain the proper touchdown point, the crosswind, snowy/icy runway conditions,…Feb 11, 1989 · N4028D · Substantial damageNTSB CHI88DEP07Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 182B · Burlington, WIDrg a normal dscnt, in preparation to land, the eng lost all power. The plt made an emerg landing, but drg the landing roll-out, the nosewheel enctrd soft, uneven terrain & the acft nosed over. No fuel was found in the fuel tanks or carburetor float bowl, but…Jul 22, 1988 · N2486G · Substantial damageNTSB CHI86LA148Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182K · Durand, WIAccording to the pilot, winds at the time of the accident were out of the southwest at 10 gusting to 15 knots. He stated that upon landing on runway 18, the aircraft lifted slightly and rotated approximately 10 degrees to the right. It then ran off the edge…Jun 1, 1986 · N2669Q · Substantial damageNTSB CHI86LA145Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Platteville, WIThe plt landed the acft on rwy 7 which was wet. Winds at the time were from 120 degs at 12 KTS. The plt stated that the wind caused the acft to skid and travel off the left side of the rwy. The acft nosed over after contacting soft soil alongside the rwy.May 27, 1986 · N84118 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI84FA319Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 182N · Oshkosh, WIThe plt was on a flt to an eaa meet at Oshkosh, WI. During arrival, there were numerous acft in the traffic pattern for landing. While the acft was on final approach, just before landing, the tower controller instruncted the plt to 'land long.' The plt stated…Jul 27, 1984 · N9101G · Substantial damageNTSB CHI82IA284Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Oshkosh, WIThe pilot entered traffic pattern downwind as number 3 for landing. Traffic pattern spacing required a three mile final approach over lake winnebago. The pilot stated that there were two slower aircraft preceeding him and that spacing between aircraft was…Jul 31, 1982 · N21254 · Minor damage