NTSB investigations: Continental O-470 series, 1987
75 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
| 1962 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1964 | 232 |
| 1965 | 242 |
| 1966 | 250 |
| 1967 | 309 |
| 1968 | 181 |
| 1969 | 181 |
| 1970 | 202 |
| 1971 | 180 |
| 1972 | 158 |
| 1973 | 161 |
| 1974 | 160 |
| 1975 | 170 |
| 1976 | 154 |
| 1977 | 144 |
| 1978 | 161 |
| 1979 | 150 |
| 1980 | 136 |
| 1981 | 113 |
| 1982 | 107 |
| 1983 | 124 |
| 1984 | 81 |
| 1985 | 87 |
| 1986 | 71 |
| 1987 | 75 |
| 1988 | 75 |
| 1989 | 75 |
| 1990 | 78 |
| 1991 | 74 |
| 1992 | 70 |
| 1993 | 64 |
| 1994 | 62 |
| 1995 | 65 |
| 1996 | 61 |
| 1997 | 54 |
| 1998 | 70 |
| 1999 | 80 |
| 2000 | 56 |
| 2001 | 72 |
| 2002 | 70 |
| 2003 | 87 |
| 2004 | 73 |
| 2005 | 63 |
| 2006 | 68 |
| 2007 | 77 |
| 2008 | 54 |
| 2009 | 58 |
| 2010 | 57 |
| 2011 | 78 |
| 2012 | 54 |
| 2013 | 51 |
| 2014 | 48 |
| 2015 | 64 |
| 2016 | 50 |
| 2017 | 45 |
| 2018 | 50 |
| 2019 | 51 |
| 2020 | 44 |
| 2021 | 45 |
| 2022 | 51 |
| 2023 | 40 |
| 2024 | 48 |
| 2025 | 54 |
| 2026 | 38 |
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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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 1987
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 year(c."eventDate") = 1987
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 MKC88LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Davenport, IAThe PIC had chosen rwy 15 for the LOC app and was cleared by approach control. The PIC stated that he cancelled his IFR flt plan entering clear conditions at 3,000 ft. the PIC further stated that he planned an approach using a ltl higher spd for the gusty…NTSB SEA88FA034Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182J · Molalla, ORThe recently certificated, non-instrument rated, pvt plt flew into the an area of low ceilings, low vis, rain & snw w/o filing a flt plan. No record of a wx briefing was fnd. A surviving pax rprtd that drg flt, the plt flew into clds that were initially…NTSB SEA88LA033Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182C · Las Vegas, NVThe aircraft bounced on landing touchdown, swerved off the side of the runway and impacted a concrete culvert in a drainage ditch. Witnesses observed the acft bounce and stated that no application of power for recovery was heard nor any apparent attempt to…NTSB CHI88LA032Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Carlton, MNThe plt rprtd that the left main gear collapsed as he started to taxi from the ramp area on a smooth grass surface. When the gear collapsed, the left wing dropped to the ground & was substantially dmgd. The plt rprtd the left gear leg had broken off 2 inches…NTSB DEN88LA032Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Telluride, CODuring a downwind landing, the plt experienced difficulty in controlling his acft. Approximately 2,500 feet from the west end of the rwy the acft ground looped into some rocks and was substantially damaged. The plt stated that he was landing downwind and…NTSB LAX88WA068Accident · Minor injuriesForeign investigationCessna 182 · Punta Pescadero, MexicoNTSB SEA88FA024Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 180G · Cambridge, IDDuring a fuel stop at elko, NV the pilot requested a weather briefing for VFR flight to lander, WY or to couer d'alene, ID. The FAA fss briefed him on adverse weather to both destinations, with flight advisories for mountain obscurations, occasional severe…NTSB LAX88LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Laveen, AZThe pilot stated that he was ferrying his aircraft three miles to a private strip. Shortly after takeoff, the engine began losing power. The pilot did not think he could make it to the private strip so he attempted a precautionary landing on a dirt road. He…NTSB SEA88FA011Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 180K · Walton, ORWitnesses observed the aircraft flying westbound toward a pass at a low altitude above the ground near the base of low stratus clouds. The aircraft struck a tree at the top of a ridgeline in mount/hilly terrain on a northeasterly heading, traveled 1/2 mile…NTSB MKC88LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Atwood, KSThe PIC said that he did an engine runup and allowed the engine to run about 6 additional minutes before commencing the takeoff. The PIC said that upon reaching 100 feet altitude in the takeoff sequence, he observed a decline in engine revolutions per minute…NTSB CHI88FA008Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 310 · Brownton, MNAcft crashed in open farm field during night dark conditions witness heard loud roar of engs then a hard dull thud and then silence. Angle of impact was near vertical. Engs were buried 8FT and dist of wreckage was confined to within the dimensions of acft.…NTSB DEN88LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Monument Valley, UTThe private pilot was landing on a dirt runway and at touchdown a crosswind weathervaned the aircraft to the right. The pilot added full power to try to go around but the aircraft settled back to the ground left of the runway. The aircraft came to rest 300…NTSB SEA88LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180C · Juneau, AKWhile landing onto a soft, sandy beach area the aircraft nosed over inverted. The plt failed to file an accident report.NTSB MIA88LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Church Hill, MSWhile in cruise flight at 1,000 ft, the eng lost power. The plt performed a forced landing in a soft field and during the landing roll, the acft hit a dirt bank, nosed over, and came to rest inverted. Post crash examination of the fuel system revealed that…NTSB LAX87LA345Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180K · San Diego, CAA Cessna 180K dragged its' wing tip during landing roll on runway 28R. The pilot indicated that he encountered a wind gust from the left raising the right wing. The pilot stated that he 'over corrected' in that when the gust subsided the aircraft rolled left…NTSB SEA87LA189Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Cathlamet, WAThe pilot was making soft field takeoffs with no flaps. He lost control of the aircraft at about 10 feet AGL, the aircraft's right wing struck the ground and the aircraft came to a stop.NTSB SEA87LA183Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Star, IDThe aircraft was to the left of the centerline during takeoff run on the 60 foot wide airstrip. A cross wind was present from the right. The aircraft's left wing struck a person standing close to the runway edge. The pilot stated that he had his eyes on his…NTSB LAX87LA325Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A45 · Mammoth Lakes, CADuring an airshow performance, the acft collided with the terrain in a near vertical attitude. The maneuver the plt was to perform was a cuban eight. The first half of the maneuver was flown correctly, however, during the second half of it the acft remained…NTSB SEA87LA182Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180H · Salmon, IDWhile on approach for landing a total loss of power occurred for undetermined reasons.NTSB ANC87LA130Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180F · Cordova, AKThe wind was blowing from the south at approximately 15 knots gusting 30 knots. As he was turning off the runway, the pilot lost directional control of the aircraft causing the aircraft to ground loop on the taxiway.NTSB DEN87LA228Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Grassy Butte, NDN2413C, a Cessna 180, was landing in teddy roosevelt national park where the plt and his passengers intended to hunt deer. A flat, Grassy area on a ridge was selected for landing. The area was checked and marked off by friends of the plt before the landing…NTSB LAX87LA319Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Glendale, AZDuring landing roll, in crosswind conditions, the aircraft left the runway and went into a ditch. During a telephone interview the pilot stated that he lost control of the aircraft. The pilot was landing on runway 01 and winds were reported to be from 090…NTSB ATL87LA242Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · St. Joseph, TNThe plt took off from an arpt that was aprx 27 mi west of his destn. After takeoff, he rcvd an inflt wx briefing & flew north of a line of thunderstorms (tstms). Before lndg at the destn, he noted tstm activity south of the arpt, but contd the apch & lndd.…NTSB DEN87LA227Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Albuquerque, NMThe instructor took control of the acft to make the landing due to excessive crosswind. The ip stated that the apch speed was 70 to 75 KTS. The acft was landed on the first third of runway and brakes applied with half runway remaining. Ip reported that brake…NTSB NYC87LA231Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Islip, NYAfter landing on an instructional flight, Cessna 172, N9425D, experienced brake failure due to a broken hydraulic fluid line. N9425D rolled into another Cessna. Both aircraft received sustantial damage.NTSB DEN87LA208Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Broomfield, COPlt was conducting test flt following maint on tailwheel due to shimmy. On final landing acft control was lost at apx 20 KTS due to tailwheel jam. Acft departed side of rwy and left main gear collapsed causing substantial damage to airframe. Tailwheel jam was…NTSB NYC87FA215Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Sparta, NJThe acft was observed to fly near power lines, then roll inverted, crash & burn in a wooded area. The 4 occupants rcvd multiple impact injuries which were fatal. The acft was destroyed by the impact & post crash fire. Svrl witnesses rprtd the eng power was…NTSB SEA87LA153Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Sunnyside, WAThe plt rprtd that when he was lndg on rwy 25, the sun was just above the horizon & shining directly down the rwy. He said he misjudged the distance to the ground & lndd hard on the nose gear. Subsequently, the nose gear collapsed, the acft veered off the…NTSB CHI87LA181Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182J · Lansing, ILWhile landing on runway 27, the pilot overshot the runway and rolled into a shallow ditch.NTSB ANC87LA111Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech H35 · Nikolai Creek, AKThis pilot stated he did not fully understand crosswind operating procedures. When he encountered a crosswind during takeoff he allowed the aircraft to drift to the left off the runway and groundlooped.NTSB ANC87FA110Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Anchorage, AKThere was hvy traffic when the plt of N1946M contacted Anchorage (anc) intl twr for lndg instrns at the lake hood strip. Anc twr ctld traffic at the nrby lake hood strip & lake hood seaplane base, as well as at the anc intl arpt. The wnd at lake hood had been…NTSB LAX87LA278Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Strathmore, CADuring a cross country flight, upon landing, the aircraft touched-down approx 500 ft from the approach end of the rwy. The plt lost directional control of the acft when he stated that the brakes failed to respond. The runway on which the acft landed is approx…NTSB ATL87LA217Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Warm Springs, GAPIC dpted, intending to fly 0.5 hours on tach. Acft had 11 gals of fuel, 5 in left tank & 6 in right tank. PIC made left climbing spiral to 9000 feet and maneuvered in left turn around airport. On a long staight in, final appch eng quit at about 500 feet AGL.…NTSB CHI87LA170Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182C · Clio, MIThe plt stated he departed with 55 gals of fuel. After 3.5 hrs of level flt at 7500 ft MSL he declared fuel exhaustion to the FAA flint twr. He was 3-4 miles frm a suitable arpt but was too low on final to reach the rwy. He landed on a road and struck a pole…NTSB CHI87FA162Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · New Brighton, MNWitnesses observed the floatplane start a climbing left turn shortly after becoming airborne from a water takeoff. The aircraft's right wing dropped and the aircraft dove into the water where it struck the surface right wing first, flipped inverted and sank.…NTSB LAX87LA263Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182F · Keams Canyon, AZDuring a business flight to a private dirt strip, while on final approach the plt was distracted for a few seconds. When his attention was back on the acft, it had drifted east of the strip. The plt applied pwr, however, he stated that the engine did not…NTSB SEA87LA134Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Sprague River, ORA hard, flat, bounced landing occurred collapsing the nose gear and damaging the firewall.NTSB ANC87LA087Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182G · Chistochina, AKDuring a telephone interview the pilot stated the aircraft did not produce full power and believed the reason was the propeller setting was not set to high RPM before landing. The aircraft stalled on final approach to the airport and the aircraft impacted the…NTSB MIA87LA194Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182C · Opa Locka, FLThe plt stated that he was on a long final apch for Opa Locka airport & he lost all power. During a forced landing in an open field he struck a pile of logs, collapsing the nose gear. Post crash run of the eng revealed no evidence that would suggest a failure…NTSB DEN87LA163Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182M · Livingston, MTThe plt and an observer were conducting a search and rescue flt near the face of crazy mountain. The plt reported encountering a downdraft and the acft inadvertently stalled. The acft hit trees near the ridge line.NTSB MKC87LA129Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Bull Shoals, ARThe pilot stated the winds were four to five mph from the sw as he departed and he could see thunderstorms four or five miles to the west. He overflew his destination when he saw large waves on the water. He landed in a smooth-water cove and was taxiing…NTSB SEA87LA126Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180A · Dallas, ORThe pilot inadvertently landed with a quartering gusting tailwind. On landing rollout the aircraft nosed over inverted.NTSB NYC87FA192Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Ellenville, NYThe acft collided with rising terrain in a mountainous area of minnewaska state park while climbing to cruise on a VFR flight. The crash site was about 1,430 feet higher in elevation than the departure airport. The weather at the departure airport was 1000…NTSB FTW87LA148Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Alice, TXThe pilot stated that during landing roll the right brake locked, the aircraft exited the runway, crossed a grassy area and collided with an airport light pole. Inspection of the brakes, rudder and nose wheel steering revealed no preimpact mechanical…NTSB CHI87FA151Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182D · Marine City, MIA witness rprtd that drg takeoff, the acft rotated to a steep (nose up) attitude, & immediately after lift-off, the plt made a steep left turn & entered a downwind for lndg on the same rwy. He described the downwind as being a little tighter than normal & a…NTSB ANC87LA073Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Naknek, AKThe private pilot elected to land at an abandoned arpt on an unmaintained dirt taxiway adjoining the gravel rwy inorder to reduce the crosswind component. The acft hit a soft spot during the landing roll and nosed over. The U.S. Dept of commerce's Alaska…NTSB NYC87LA153Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Ellington, CTThe pilot stated that while making a standard left traffic pattern, the wind at the north end of the airport shifted from the southeast to the northwest. The acft touched down with excessive ground speed, ran off the end of the rwy and came to rest on a…NTSB NYC87LA148Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Honeoye Falls, NYThe acft was landed on a 1695 ft turf runway with dew covered grass that was aprx 3 inches tall. After touchdown, the plt applied brakes, but the acft skidded about 1000 ft, went off the dep end of the rwy & collided with a trailer. The trailer was moved…NTSB ANC87LA071Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot was tardy when deciding to abort the takeoff attempt from a rough short strip. The airplane ran into soft over-run and nosed over.NTSB SEA87LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182B · Orvado, NVDuring landing roll the aircraft's left main gear struck a hole on the gravel runway. The aircraft when veered to the left of the runway onto soft terrain. The nose gear broke off with the aircraft nosing over inverted.