NTSB investigations: Continental O-470 series, 1991
74 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
Latest cases
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\") = 1991
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") = 1991
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 CHI92LA064Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182K · Huntington, INPilot factor in that he failed to maintain flying speed in a turn which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Factors related to the accident are; icing conditions, hazardous weather advisory disregarded, flight into known adverse weather, and overconfidence in…NTSB SEA92LA033Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182B · Toledo, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath.NTSB FTW92FA048Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Santa Teresa, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain control. Factors were the dark night, pilot's apprehension, pilot's lack of instrument experience, spatial disorientation, poor instrument location, visual perception and inadequate cockpit lighting.NTSB CHI92LA057Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Point Lookout, MOFailure of the pilot to attain the proper touchdown Point and maintain directional control of the aircraft. A factor related to the accident was: a go-around was not performed by the pilot.NTSB FTW92LA030Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182F · Morse, TXThe pilot's attempted VFR flight into IMC conditions. Factors were, the pilot's lack of instrument qualification, his failure to obtain a weather briefing prior to the flight, and dark night conditions.NTSB LAX92LA053Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Long Beach, CAThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the landing touchdown.NTSB CHI92LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180H · Shenandoah, IAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control. An associated factor is the pilot's lack of experience in this type operation (crosswind takeoffs).NTSB CHI92LA025Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Bowling Green, MOInadvertent deployment of the sky diver's parachute.NTSB LAX92LA048Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182H · Fortuna, CAThat the pilot misjudged the flare altitude. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the flight instructor to adequately supervise the flight.NTSB LAX92LA037Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Sacramento, CAThe partial failure of the brake system due to contamination.NTSB CHI92LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182U · Rolla, MOThe pilot in command's failure to attain a proper flare on landing. A factor contributing to the accident was the pilot in command's inadvertent encounter with instrument meteorological conditions.NTSB 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.NTSB ANC92LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Berners Bay, AKThe pilot's loss of control during the pre takeoff taxi, due to his improper handling of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the soft takeoff area.NTSB LAX92T#A01Accident · No injuriesClass 3Final reportCessna L-19 · Tonopah, NVNTSB LAX91LA403Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180K · Mammoth Lakes, CAThe pilot-in-command failed to maintain directional control. Contributing to this accident was the pic's lack of experience in the airplane and the soft terrain.NTSB NYC91LA242Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180L · Vestal, NYImproper use of carburetor heat by the pilot which resulted in a power loss due to carburetor ice over unsuitable terrain.NTSB ANC91LA148Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Telida, AKThe pilot getting disoriented during flight due to his inattentiveness, the airplane's low fuel level, the fss specialist's giving the pilot an incorrect heading to fly, poor radio communications between the fss and the pilot, the strong crosswind, and the…NTSB MIA91LA216Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Titusville, FLThe pilot in command's improper preflight planning and his failure to ensure that the aircraft contained sufficient fuel for the flight.NTSB LAX91LA385Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna C-310B · San Pedro, CAAn inflight loss of control for undetermined reasons.NTSB ANC91LA143Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Bethel, AKThe pilot's failure to obtain proper airspeed. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper compensation for wind conditions and the unfavorable wind.NTSB LAX91LA372Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Columbia, CAThe pilot of the aircraft experienced a bounced landing on his initial landing attempt. He executed a go-around and landed without incident on the second attempt. Substantial damage to the firewall was discovered afterwards. The pilot believes the bounced…NTSB ANC91LA127Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180A · King Salmon, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff run. Contributing to the accident was the rough water.NTSB DEN91FA116Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182N · Climax, COImproper in-flight planning/decision by the non-rated pilot and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall. A factor related to the accident was: the pilot's lack of qualification.NTSB SEA91LA205Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182E · Boring, ORFuel exhaustion and improper inflight decision by the pilot in command followed by rough terrain during the forced landing. Factors contributing to the accident were a fuel system leak and the pilot's failure to refuel en route.NTSB CHI91LA262Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310 · Plattsmouth, NEImproper maintenance by the owner/pilot. A factor related to the accident was the built-up of corrosion on he landing gear retraction system.NTSB CHI91LA255Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Walker, MNDirectional control after landing was not maintained by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were a gusty crosswind and a downhill embankment (ditch).NTSB CHI91LA253Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Eveleth, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain the proper descent rate and adequate airspeed during the approach. A factor related to the accident is the lack of recent total experience.NTSB ATL91LA151Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182L · Macon, NCThe pilot's failure to accurately judge the distance required to stop the airplane. A factor in the accident was the wet, grass runway surface at the time of the accident.NTSB ANC91LA110Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182C · Cordova, AKA total loss of engine power while operating over water.NTSB ANC91LA105Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Girdwood, AKImproper in flight planning, fuel starvation and fuel supply not understood by the pilot. Contributing to the accident was rough and uneven terrain.NTSB SEA91LA185Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Cody, WYPilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment. Factors were diverted attention, and gusty crosswinds.NTSB 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.NTSB LAX91LA306Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Wailua, HIThe accidental deployment of jumpers reserve parachute inside the airplane.NTSB NYC91LA177Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna L-19 · Franconia, NHThe failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed, which resulted in a stall/spin and in flight collision with trees. Factors related to the accident were the improper in-flight planning by the pilot and the pilot's failure to compensate for winds and downdraft.NTSB NYC91LA175Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Xenia, OHTotal loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion resulting in a forced landing and subsequent nose over during the landing roll. Factors related to the accident was the pilot's failure to ensure sufficient fuel was available for the flight.NTSB CHI91LA215Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Menomonee Falls, WIThe fatigue induced propeller blade failure. A related factor was the operator's delayed propeller overhaul.NTSB LAX91LA278Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Watsonville, CAThe pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing. Factors related to the accident were: gusty winds, the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and the pilot's lack of experience in this make and model of aircraft.NTSB BFO91LA057Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Baltimore, MDThe pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB CHI91LA198Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Grayling, MIThe pilot in command's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll.NTSB CHI91LA197Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Grand Rapids, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper airspeed during landing and the improper recovery from a bounced landing. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's lack of total experience in seaplanes and the gusty wind condition.NTSB ATL91LA114Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182R · Dothan, ALLack of supervision by the flight instructor who allowed a dual student to make a hard landing.NTSB SEA91LA133Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182G · Pleasant Grove, UTThe pilot's failure to maintian proper airspeed while on final approach.NTSB DEN91LA084Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Lafayette, COThe pic's abrupt touchdown. Factors were: approach reference speed not maintained, proper descent rate not maintained by the PIC and inattention by the designated examiner.NTSB CHI91LA180Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Orr, MNBecause of inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, aircraft control was lost by the pilot. A factor related to the accident was a gusty crosswind landing environment.NTSB FTW91LA096Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Farmerville, LAA fuel starvation induced power loss due to the pilot's failure to select the proper fuel tank.NTSB CHI91LA189Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Wausa, NEThe pilot's delayed decision to turn around after encountering IFR flight conditions. Factors were restricted forward visibility and power lines.NTSB ANC91LA073Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Pilot Point, AKFuel exhaustion, due to the Pilot's inadequate preflight. Contributing to the accident was the soft and rough terrain.NTSB LAX91LA243Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182E · Eureka, CAThe non-instrument rated pilot's inadvertent flight into IMC conditions. The pilot's lack of total experience, his disregard to the preflight meteorological briefing he received, low ceilings, fog, and the mountainous terrain over which the flight was…NTSB LAX91FA252Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Bermuda Dunes, CAThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering to return to the departure airport, resulting in an in flight loss of control, stall, and in flight collision with terrain. Factors related to the accident were: partial loss of engine…NTSB DEN91LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Santa Fe, NMThe pilot misjudged the flare during landing.