NTSB investigations: Continental O-470 series, 1989
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 |
Where
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Query with SQL
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\") = 1989
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") = 1989
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 ATL90FA040Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Cincinnati, OHFailure of the Cessna pilot to remain clear of the helicopter after experiencing a partial power loss.NTSB ANC90LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Chakachamna Lk, AKInadequate preflight preparation of the takeoff area by the pilot, and his attempt to take off on unsuitable terrain. The soft/snow covered terrain was considered to be a contributing factor.NTSB ANC90LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Alexander Lake, AKSelection of unsuitable terrain by the pilot. The snow covered terrain was a related factor.NTSB MKC90LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · St. Louis, MOThe pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the wind. The gusty, crosswind condition is considered a contributing factor to the accident.NTSB ANC90LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Port Heiden, AKThe pilot's inadequate preflight preparation and failure to identify suitable terrain for takeoff.NTSB FTW90FA033Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Slidell, LAThe pilot's initiation of the flight into known adverse weather conditions which resulted in spatial disorientation and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude over the water. Factors were: darkness and the adverse weather conditions that prevailed.NTSB SEA90LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Hillsboro, ORFailure of the pilot to attain the proper touchdown point or go around while there was still sufficient runway and speed remaining. The tailwind was a related factor.NTSB SEA90LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182E · Quilcene, WAThe pilot failed to adequately compensate for tailwind conditions when landing on a short wet runway.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.NTSB NYC90LA020Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182B · Lowell, MAThe failure of the pilot to assure that the float wheels were retracted prior to a water landing. A contributing factor was the extension of the left float wheels for an undetermined reason.NTSB FTW90LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182J · Leesville, LAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the severity of the accident was: the lack of a suitable landing area.NTSB ATL90LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Cumming, GAA lack of fluid in the brake system and an inadequate annual inspection.NTSB NYC90LA012Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180H · Niagara Falls, NYThe pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff roll due to strong wind gusts.NTSB MKC90LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Hasty, ARThe engine failure due to fuel starvation resulting from the collapse at the fuel cell. The fact that the forced landing was made in dark night conditions was a factor.NTSB DEN90FA002Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Nixon, NVContinued flight by the non-instrument rated pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain control of the aircraft, due to spatial disorientation. Inadequate preflight preflight planning/preparation by the pilot, and the…NTSB LAX89LA332Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Eureka, CAImproper flare by the student, and a delay in remedial action by the instructor (CFI).NTSB SEA89FA183Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182F · Diamond Lake, ORImproper inflight planning and decision by the pilot in command who continued VFR flight into IMC conditions while attempting to fly through a mountain pass. Contributing factors were the low ceiling and rain weather conditions and the mountainous, hilly…NTSB ANC89LA174Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Redoubt Bay, AKImproper planning/decision by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were: the unfavorable runway and terrain conditions.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…NTSB FTW89DRD15Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna 188 · Winnsboro, LAThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout and subsequent collision with a tree.NTSB ANC89LA161Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Yakataga, AKThe pilot failed to maintain directional control and inadvertently allowed the aircraft to ground loop. The tailwind was a contributing factor.NTSB LAX89LA302Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Santa Ana, CAThe pilot's improper in-flight planning after being advised of possible wake turbulence.NTSB DEN89LA215Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180K · Englewood, COFailure of the pilot to maintain directional control, which resulted in a ground swerve. The crosswind was a related factor.NTSB ANC89FA155Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Anchorage, AKOil leak in the oil cooler. Contributing factors were: oil film on the windshield, which obscured the pilot's vision (visual perception) and hampered his ability to attain proper runway alignment, an object (rock), and high vegetation beside the airstrip.NTSB DEN89LA211Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182L · Moab, UTInadequate compensation for the wind conditions by the pilot, and his failure to attain a flare. The unfavorable (variable & gusty) wind condition was a related factor.NTSB LAX89LA291Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS 2-33A · Hemet, CAInadequate crew coordination between the tow pilot and glider pilot, failure of the glider pilot to obtain proper assistance, and the tow pilot's misunderstanding of the glider pilot's intentions.NTSB MIA89LA236Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188A · Milton, FLFlight in known adverse weather by the pilot. Turbulence from the nearby thunderstorm was a related factor.NTSB NYC89LA200Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182F · Albany, NYThe pilot's improper flare during landing.NTSB NYC89LA201Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182R · Warren, VTImproper flare by the pilot, and his improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB FTW89LA145Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Comfort, TXThe fuel exhaustion induced power loss which resulted from the fuel pilot's failure to accurately determine the amount of fuel available for the flight.NTSB NYC89LA181Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185D · Wolfeboro, NHLoss of engine power for an unknown reason. Factors related to the accident were: the obstructions (trees & boats) in the emergency landing area.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 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.NTSB DEN89LA182Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182C · Weston, COWater in the fuel and inadequate preflight by the pilot. A contributing factor was the ditch.NTSB NYC89LA165Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Lancaster, NYWater contamination of the fuel, and an inadequate preflight by the pilot-in-command.NTSB ANC89LA114Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Port Alsworth, AKA blocked fuel line between the fuel selector and the engine which caused fuel starvation.NTSB FTW89LA129Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Elmendorf, TXPilot's decision to discontinue the use of carburetor heat, in carburetor icing conditions, that led to a complete loss of power at an altitude insufficient for a safe landing on the airport.NTSB CHI89LA123Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Tecumseh, MILoss of engine power for an undetermined reason. The embankment (dirt bank) was a contributing factor.NTSB ANC89LA107Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180H · Naknek, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area.NTSB ANC89LA098Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Tyonek, AKSelection of unsuitable terrain by the pilot. Probable contributing factors were the soft sand and the pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff.NTSB ANC89LA095Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Anchorage, AKLoss of directional control by the pilot & inadvertent ground loop/swerve of the aircraft during the landing.NTSB DEN89LA137Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Moab, UTFailure of the pilot to refuel the aircraft before the flight and company induced pressure by the company/operator management, which resulted in fuel exhaustion from a lack of fuel. The terrain conditions and the tree were considered to be contributing…NTSB ANC89LA085Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180-J · Glennallen, AKPilot used poor judgement and planning for his takeoff.NTSB CHI89DEM01Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna 188A · Belding, MIThe pilot's poor preflight assessment of the runway condition/aircraft performance capabilities, and the aircraft's resultant failure to attain flying speed. Soft terrain is a factor in the accident.NTSB ANC89LA077Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Green Island, AKFailure of the pilot to select a suitable landing area. Factors related to the accident were: rough water conditions, and the pilot's lack of experience in this make and model of aircraft.NTSB ANC89FA075Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 180J · Anchorage, AKPilot-in-command's poor judgement, and his lack of initial training (none) in seaplane operations.NTSB ANC89LA072Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182H · White Mountain, AKThe pilot's selection of the wrong runway, which was closed. A factor related to the accident was: the snow crusted runway.NTSB ANC89LA082Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180H · Togiak, AKImproper planning/decision by the pilot. Contributing factors were: light conditions at dusk, an unsafe/hazardous condition (drum that someone had left near the landing area).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…NTSB LAX89LA179Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Cottonwood, AZImproper flight planning/decision by the PIC when he decided to land with such a crosswind, and not maintaining compensation for the crosswind after he decided to attempt the landing.