NTSB investigations: Continental O-470 series, WY

92 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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NTSB investigations: Continental O-470 series, WY per year, 1964–2026: 92 cases
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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\" = 'WY' 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 WPR26LA253Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180 · Marbleton, WYThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.Jul 9, 2026 · N3339D · Substantial damageNTSB WPR24LA242Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182A · Teton Village, WYThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll.improper compensation for the prevailing wind conditions, resulting in impact of the left wing on the runway surface.Jul 10, 2024 · N4083D · Substantial damageNTSB WPR21LA259Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180J · Lander, WYThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a fence.Jul 4, 2021 · N7802K · Substantial damageNTSB WPR21LA327Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180J · Buffalo, WYThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a ground loop and collision with terrain.May 6, 2021 · N7770K · Substantial damageNTSB CEN17LA025Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Buffalo, WYThe pilot’s failure to set the proper flap position before the short field takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.Oct 23, 2016 · N97878 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR16FA084Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Alpine, WYThe noninstrument-rated pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the initial climb in dark night conditions with no visual reference, which resulted in a stall and collision with terrain.Mar 13, 2016 · N2230G · Substantial damageNTSB CEN15LA319Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182E · Rozet, WYThe loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because an examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.Jul 22, 2015 · N3344Y · Substantial damageNTSB WPR14CA247Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Casper, WYThe pilot's inadequate flare and loss of directional control during landing.Jun 16, 2014 · N9012C · Substantial damageNTSB WPR13CA242Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182R · Alpine, WYThe pilot’s inadequate flare and loss of aircraft control during landing.May 25, 2013 · N9760H · Substantial damageNTSB WPR13FA053Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182D · Bondurant, WYThe noninstrument-rated pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering around weather.Nov 17, 2012 · N61LN · DestroyedNTSB DEN07FA140Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182R · Dayton, WYthe pilot's inability to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering in mountainous terrain due to gusty wind conditions, and lee side turbulence. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper in-flight planning and decision making, and his failure to…Aug 20, 2007 · N6109N · DestroyedNTSB DEN07FA053Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182R · Waltman, WYthe pilot's continued visual flight rules (VFR) flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) and failure to maintain terrain clearance resulting in controlled flight into terrain. Contributing factors were the pilot's improper preflight and…Jan 18, 2007 · N9937H · DestroyedNTSB DEN06CA110Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182E · Roset, WYan inadvertent pilot-induced porpoise and his improper remedial action. A contributing factor was the wind gust.Aug 4, 2006 · N3344Y · Substantial damageNTSB DEN06LA094Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Sheridan, WYthe partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing factors were the dirt embankment and fence.Jun 30, 2006 · N153M · Substantial damageNTSB DEN06CA074Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182Q · Fort Bridger, WYthe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing flare and touchdown. Contributing to the accident was the high, gusty crosswinds.May 8, 2006 · N759EF · Substantial damageNTSB DEN05CA132Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180J · Afton, WYloss of engine power for reasons undetermined.Aug 27, 2005 · N91245 · Substantial damageNTSB DEN04LA136Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Gillette, WYimproper engine overhaul performed by the mechanic which resulted in the fractured exhaust valve and subsequent partial loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.Sep 6, 2004 · N2725G · Substantial damageNTSB DEN04LA008Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182R · Lysite, WYthe pilot's fuel mismanagement resulting in the loss of engine power and the subsequent forced landing. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing and the nose over.Oct 12, 2003 · N4981E · Substantial damageNTSB DEN03LA150Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Pine Haven, WYThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. The lack of suitable terrain is a contributing factor.Sep 7, 2003 · N6384B · Substantial damageNTSB DEN00LA156Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180K · Douglas, WYThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during landing roll. Factors were high winds and crosswinds.Aug 21, 2000 · N61782 · Substantial damageNTSB DEN99LA147Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180H · Gillette, WYThe pilot's inadvertent ground loop during landing roll.Aug 14, 1999 · N7939V · Substantial damageNTSB FTW98LA391Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180F · Douglas, WYA collision with a deer during take-off.Sep 11, 1998 · N4612U · Substantial damageNTSB FTW98LA113Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Keeline, WYfailure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. Factors relating to the accident included: a snow covered/icy/muddy area on the runway, and the proximity of a snowbank to the runway.Jan 22, 1998 · N759QZ · Substantial damageNTSB SEA95LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Lonetree, WYThe restricted movement of the carburebor float.Dec 8, 1994 · N1594C · Substantial damageNTSB SEA94FA129Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182B · Rock Springs, WYAn excessive descent rate in the turn from base to final. Factors include a dark night, high winds, and the pilot's fatigue from his flight and ground schedule the day of the accident.May 28, 1994 · N2582G · DestroyedNTSB SEA93LA130Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech H35 · Douglas, WYThe improper maintenance/replacement of a fuel hose and the blocked fuel vapor return system. A factor relating to the accident was the cattle guard fence posts beside the road.Jun 14, 1993 · N368B · Substantial damageNTSB SEA92LA177Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Afton, WYThe premature landing flare by the pilot.Jul 29, 1992 · N4906N · Substantial damageNTSB SEA92LA135Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182K · Rock Springs, WYThe disconnection of the throttle cable and collapse of the nose landing gear. Factors contributing to the accident were: improper maintenance installation by the mechanic whose attention was diverted and the rouh/uneven terrain.Jun 26, 1992 · N2724Q · DestroyedNTSB SEA91LA185Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Cody, WYPilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment. Factors were diverted attention, and gusty crosswinds.Jul 20, 1991 · N3343D · Substantial damageNTSB SEA91FA181Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 180J · Newcastle, WYPilot factor in that he did not maintain sufficient flying speed and allowed the aircraft to enter an inadvertent stall/spin. Factors include high density altitude.Jul 19, 1991 · N9962N · DestroyedNTSB DEN86LA156Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Cheyenne, WYThe student plt flew from alliance to Cheyenne on his solo x-country and flew locally at Cheyenne to make 3 landings at a twr controlled arpt. While he was in the pattern a cumulonimbus cloud moved into the vicinity of the arpt and the winds became gusty.…Jun 6, 1986 · N3253D · Substantial damageNTSB DEN86LA090Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180J · Casper, WYAccording to the flt instructor, during the touch and go landing, directional control was lost when brakes were applied and the acft ground looped. During the investigation, it was ascertained that an 'o' ring on the right wheel had dislodged, resulting in…Mar 3, 1986 · N9923N · Substantial damageNTSB DEN85FA225Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 182J · Torrington, WYThe plt had a limitation on her certificate that prohibited flight at night. The flt was conducted at night and while enroute the plt diverted to the Torrington arpt. The rwy is equipped with plt activated lgts. A witness stated that the acft circled several…Aug 19, 1985 · N3336F · Substantial damageNTSB DEN83LA186Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Cheyenne, WYThe acft groundlooped during takeoff. The plt stated that he incorrectly assumed a 14 kt headwind when the tower gave the 'winds light at fourteen' after previously assigning rwy light. After applying power he realized that he had a x-wind and cut the power.…Aug 8, 1983 · N2590K · Substantial damageNTSB DEN83LA138Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Afton, WYThe pitts special and a Cessna 182 collided on an active rwy the pitts was landing and the Cessna was taxiing down the rwy for refueling. The Cessna had made a radio call leaving the hanger area but did not make one prior to actually goingonto the rwy. The…Jun 14, 1983 · N4763N · 2 aircraft · DestroyedNTSB DEN82DA092Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 180D · Gillette, WYThe aircraft swerved off the runway to the left 1500 feet from the approach end and the right main gear collapsed. Examination revealed three of five "brake anti-rattle clips" were missing from each brake assembly, allowing the brake disk to wabble.…May 21, 1982 · N6415X · Substantial damageNTSB DEN82DA078Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 182M · Lovell, WYAfter landing on a dirt road to talk to a sheep herder, the aircraft was taxied off the road. A gust of wind picked the tail of the aircraft up and turned the aircraft over. The pilot reported winds were from 135 degees at 20 knots gusting to 30 knots.May 4, 1982 · N91682 · Substantial damageNTSB DEN82DA068Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 182A · 20mn Of Jackson, WYThe pilot reported that he became involved in a deteriorating weather condition while maneuvering in a mountainous area. He attempted to return to the departure airport, but the weather conditions (snowshowers) became worse. He elected to make a precautionary…Apr 15, 1982 · N3748D · Substantial damageNTSB DEN81FTC09Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182 · Moran Juction, WYFeb 17, 1981 · N5871B · Substantial damageNTSB DEN81FTC07Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182 · Worland, WYDec 31, 1980 · N4838D · Substantial damageNTSB DEN79FTC25Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 182 · Evanston, WYAug 24, 1979 · N3356U · Substantial damageNTSB DEN79DTC20Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180 · Cody, WYJul 11, 1979 · N9083M · Substantial damageNTSB DEN79FTC17Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182 · Wamsutter, WYJun 17, 1979 · N7462S · Substantial damageNTSB DEN78FTC29Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 182 · Tipton, WYJun 28, 1978 · N3559F · Substantial damageNTSB DEN78FA006Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 182P · Kemmerer, WYNov 7, 1977 · N7368S · DestroyedNTSB DEN77DTC02Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182J · Cheyenne, WYDec 8, 1976 · N2766F · Substantial damageNTSB DEN77DTC01Accident · No injuriesClosedRobertson 180 · Edgerton, WYNov 8, 1976 · N134H · Substantial damageNTSB DEN76DTC46Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182 · Big Piney, WYSep 24, 1976 · N5789J · Substantial damageNTSB DEN76FTC42Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182N · Casper, WYJul 31, 1976 · N618WC · Substantial damageNTSB DEN76FTC41Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182A · Casper, WYJul 14, 1976 · N3909D · Substantial damage