NTSB investigations: Continental I0-470 series

52 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Continental I0-470 series, where the first occurrence was “Airframe/component/system failure/malfunction”. 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 I0-470 series per year, 1982–2026: 52 cases
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NTSB CHI08CA012Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 210C · Columbus, OHThe hydraulic system pump leak which resulted in the failure of the emergency landing gear system to extend and lock the landing gear for landing and the flap system.Oct 7, 2007 · N3601Y · Substantial damageNTSB DFW07CA031Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 210 · Baytown, TXThe failure of the main landing gear to fully extend for an undetermined reason during takeoff-initial climb, which resulted in a gear-up landing.Nov 22, 2006 · N7499E · Substantial damageNTSB CHI06LA262Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310P · Kennett, MOSeparation of the left main landing gear torque link during landing resulting in a loss of control and runway excursion. Contributing factors were a failure to comply with the airframe manufacturer's service bulletin, and the pilot's inability to maintain…Sep 14, 2006 · N5858M · Substantial damageNTSB CHI06CA014Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 210C · Kankakee, ILA hydraulic line leak causing a loss of hydraulic fluid and subsequent failure of the hydraulic system. An additional cause was the inoperative landing gear extension system, both normal and emergency, due to a complete loss of the hydraulic system.Oct 19, 2005 · N3610Y · Substantial damageNTSB CHI05LA225Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Rapid City, SDThe landing gear extension not possible and inoperative flap system due to fatigue failure of a hydraulic system tube during approach. An additional cause was the improper rebuild/remanufacture of the hydraulic tube. Contributing factors were the dependency…Aug 10, 2005 · N9408T · Substantial damageNTSB DEN05CA105Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportNavion Navion G · Parowan, UTThe jammed left main landing gear and the wheels up landing. Factors contributing to the accident were the misaligned left landing light and that landing gear extension was not possible.Jun 25, 2005 · N2484T · Substantial damageNTSB LAX04LA276Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Minden, NVthe pilot's failure to lower the landing gear during landing approach, which resulted in his inadvertent gear up landing. A factor was his distraction due to a component malfunction.Jul 24, 2004 · N88CS · Substantial damageNTSB CHI04CA172Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 310P · Knox, INThe fatigue fracture of the main landing gear assembly.Jul 2, 2004 · N310WH · Substantial damageNTSB LAX04LA194Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 205 · Page, AZthe fatigue fracture and separation of the pilot's control wheel, which resulted in a momentary loss of control and a hard landing.Apr 17, 2004 · N1815Z · Substantial damageNTSB CHI04LA046Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · St. Paul, MNThe failure of the worm drive bearing that resulted in the failure of the landing gear extension/retraction gearbox, which ultimately resulted in the extension of the landing gear not being possible. A factor to the accident was the airport sign that the…Dec 22, 2003 · N221Q · Substantial damageNTSB CHI04LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A33 · Grandview, MOSeparation of the fuel selector handle which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine power. A factor was the hay bale that the airplane contacted during the forced landing.Oct 14, 2003 · N471T · Substantial damageNTSB FTW03LA189Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35-A33 · Fort Worth, TXThe loss of engine power due to the pilot's improper use of the mixture control. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to select the battery/alternator circuit, resulting in a loss of battery power, the pilot's failure to follow a checklist and the…Jul 18, 2003 · N44CN · Substantial damageNTSB ATL02FA010Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 310Q · Winston Salem, NCImproper installation of the elevator trim tab control rod by maintenance personnel which allowed the control rod to disconnect and jam in the full up position (elevator full down) while in-flight. This resulted in a loss of directional control and subsequent…Nov 7, 2001 · N7648Q · DestroyedNTSB NYC00LA246Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310G · Seven Springs, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain the manufacture's recommended safe single-engine airspeed, which resulted in a velocity-minimum-control roll to the right. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain a proper glide path to his intended…Sep 1, 2000 · N8978Z · Substantial damageNTSB CHI00LA258Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech K35 · Holland, MIthe misjudged glidepath by the pilot. Factors to the accident were the loose throttle cable due to improper installation by maintenance personnel, and the intentional engine shutdown during the precautionary landing by the pilot.Aug 16, 2000 · N6099E · Substantial damageNTSB CHI00LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310Q · Moline, ILthe landing gear locking mechanism was not properly locked. Factors relating to this accident were the improper rigging of the gear and the runway marker.Nov 26, 1999 · N7762Q · Substantial damageNTSB CHI98LA213Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310N · Janesville, WIother maintenance personnel not installing nose landing gear door linkage. Factors were the unsecured landing gear door, the nose landing gear becoming jammed and the gear extension not possible by the pilot.Jun 20, 1998 · N5030Q · Substantial damageNTSB LAX98LA229Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310K · Calexico, CAThe pilot's continued operation of the aircraft with known deficiencies in the landing gear indicating system. A contributing factor to the accident was the pilot's expectation that the gear would be extended and locked irrespective of the indicator lights…Jun 19, 1998 · N6994L · Substantial damageNTSB ANC97LA144Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Kotzebue, AKThe collapse/deflation of the right main tire when the tire slipped on the tire wheel rim which resulted in the collapse of the right main landing gear due to overload.Sep 3, 1997 · N185QB · Substantial damageNTSB ATL97LA100Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 55 · Murfreesboro, TNThe failure of the aircraft braking system due to low brake pressure resulting from the undetermined loss of brake fluid from the brake reservoir.Jul 10, 1997 · N45CW · Substantial damageNTSB ATL97LA069Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 33 · Carrollton, GAThe inadequate maintenance inspection of the airplane that resulted in the disconnection of the propeller governor linkage and the subsequent reduction in engine power. The pilot also failed to maintain flying speed that resulted in an inadvertent stall…Apr 29, 1997 · N5863S · Substantial damageNTSB FTW96LA334Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Pueblo, COimproper routing of the nose landing gear hydraulic line by unknown maintenance personnel, allowing it to chafe on the nose wheel and develop a leak, which resulted in an inability to obtain a down-and-locked condition of the landing gear.Aug 3, 1996 · N414N · Substantial damageNTSB BFO95LA094Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310K · Columbiana, OHThe improper maintenance installation and the subsequent separation of the torque links on the left main landing gear during the landing roll.Aug 29, 1995 · N6921L · DestroyedNTSB ANC95LA140Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185A · Teller, AKDeflation of the left main tundra tire due to valve stem damage (failure) when the tire rotated independently of the wheel rim, resulting in loss of directional control and a ground swerve.Aug 15, 1995 · N4145Y · Substantial damageNTSB SEA94LA229Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech E-35 · Everett, WAThe nose gear extension assembly failure.Aug 25, 1994 · N5093C · Substantial damageNTSB SEA94FA121Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportAero Commander 500A · Livermore, CAA fuel system leak, inadequate preflight by the pilot (PIC), and by the non-flying pilot/passenger intentionally allowing operation of the aircraft with a known deficiency (fuel leak). A factor related to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for a…May 20, 1994 · N601MK · DestroyedNTSB FTW94FA091Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 310K · Wichita Falls, TXWas the loss of control due to the pilot's spatial disorientation following a complete electrical system failure. Factors were the dark night and the electrical failure as result of burned out wiring terminal.Mar 4, 1994 · N474AR · DestroyedNTSB LAX92LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Bakersfield, CAThe pilot's attempt to restart the engine when there was evidence of a fuel leak. A factor in the accident was the fractured fuel line due to the improper installation and overtorque of the line by company maintenance.Jan 5, 1992 · N9508T · Substantial damageNTSB CHI91LA182Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310L · Fort Wayne, INThe improper installation of a bearing by maintenance personnel.Jun 6, 1991 · N3337X · Substantial damageNTSB LAX89LA250Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Thermal, CAA twisted nose gear uplock due to an elongated bolt hole which prevented the nose gear from extending.Jul 27, 1989 · N76RR · Substantial damageNTSB FTW89DPJ07Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportBeech T-34 · Haskell, OKFailure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Factors related to the accident were: a leak in the pitot system, failure of the pilot to obtain adequate maintenance/inspection of the pitot system, and his lack of…Jun 24, 1989 · N34CJ · DestroyedNTSB MKC89LA025Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310 · St. Louis, MOArriving over his destination airport, the pilot said he had an unsafe right main gear light indication. After circling about two hours to lighten the fuel load, and attempting to lower the gear by emergency procedures, a landing was attempted. After…Nov 18, 1988 · N8147M · Substantial damageNTSB ATL89LA032Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35-A33 · Marietta, GADuring preflt 'run-up' at the end of the active rwy, the right brake failed and the airplane pivoted left while the engine was at a high power setting. The plt rpted that things happened so fast that he may have added power while attempting to reduce power.…Nov 13, 1988 · N431T · Substantial damageNTSB MIA87LA073Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310J · Straights Of Fl, FLThe plt stated that the flt departed grand caymen, on January 12, 1987, at aprx 1600 EST. Aprx 3 hrs into the flt the c.h.t & exhaust temperatures hit red line on the left eng following a loss of oil pressure. He secured the eng & then noticed fuel being…Jan 13, 1987 · N1204V · Substantial damageNTSB CHI86LA234Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE-95-55 · Shelbyville, INWhile at cruise after sunset, the pilots discovered that the left panel lights and the overhead light were not operating. A white beam flashlight was used to observe the airspeed indicator, however, continued use of the flashlight blinded the pilots' vision…Sep 29, 1986 · N562T · Substantial damageNTSB LAX86FVG07Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportPhillips Steen Skybolt · Sonora, CAAn amateur built Phillips steen skybolt experienced an inflight failure of the upper wing panel fabric which led to a rapid descent and subsequent hard landing in a parking lot. Examination of the wing panel revealed no evidence of glue or bonding material…Aug 31, 1986 · N69Z · Substantial damageNTSB CHI86LA089Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Muncie, INThe pilot intentionally landed gear up after an electrical failure and the gear failed to extend normally. The alternator switches were found off after the accident. It was beginning to get dark with ceilings at 2200 ft.Feb 12, 1986 · N5841S · Substantial damageNTSB CHI86LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · St. Ignace, MIThe pilot stated that after the application of full power for takeoff his seat slid back to its full aft position. He could not reach any of the controls. He then unfastened his seat belt and lunged forward to pull the power off. At this time the right wing…Jan 20, 1986 · N1573F · Substantial damageNTSB ANC85LA095Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Kantishna, AKThe plt was on a flt from fairbanks to Kantishna, AK; however, the rwy at Kantishna was muddy, so he elected to return to fairbanks. While returning, he elected to land at an abandoned mine strip for a comfort stop. During the landing, a hydraulic line to the…Jun 14, 1985 · N75LE · Substantial damageNTSB FTW85LA249Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310F · Midland, TXOn takeoff, the plt heard a loud bang when he cycled the gear up and he got a gear unsafe light. Personnel on the ground advised him that the nose gear was hanging down at a 45 degree angle, but the mains were up. The plt diverted to a nearby arpt that had…Jun 9, 1985 · N6778X · Substantial damageNTSB LAX85FA006Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95-A55 · Newport Beach, CAShortly after takeoff, the propeller separated from the aircraft's left engine. The aircraft continued to climb straight ahead and was then observed in s steep left turn during which it descended and crashed into the roof of a building approximately one…Oct 8, 1984 · N9572Y · DestroyedNTSB FTW84LA360Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310Q · Amarillo, TXDuring gear retraction on post-maintenance check flight initial climb, gear unlocked light remained on and gear extend/retract motor circuit breaker popped. Plt reset cb and heard a 'loud pop' from the nose section of the acft. Plt then extended gear but nose…Aug 18, 1984 · N6283Q · Substantial damageNTSB CHI84LA291Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSIAI-Marchetti FN-333 · Lansing, MIThe acft was not flown for 6 yrs. During last annual inspection, 67 hrs of labor, the batteries (2), spark plug gaskets,magneto gaskets, battery cable lugs and impulse coupling were replaced. The fuel quantity transmitter, battery, magnetos and spark plugs…Jul 12, 1984 · N912NS · DestroyedNTSB LAX84LA184Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech M35 · Santa Ana, CAThe plt reported that he had an electrical failure after takeoff. He remained in the traffic pattern & lowered the landing gear on the downwind leg. During the landing roll, all three gear collapsed. The plt did not manually crank the landing gear down. The…Feb 19, 1984 · N280AA · Substantial damageNTSB MIA84IA074Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech 95-A55 · Opa Locka, FLThe acft was intentionally landed with the landing gear retracted when the lt main gear could not be extended. Inspection of the acft revealed that the spring which pulls the lt main gear uplock out of the way when released had become disconnected from the…Feb 11, 1984 · N9707Y · Minor damageNTSB SEA83LA174Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310Q · Spokane, WAWhile landing with a slight left x-wind, the plt purposely touched down on the left main gear first. Momentarily after touching down on the other main wheel, the right gear collapsed. At first, the plt thought the right tire had blown out & corrective action…Aug 11, 1983 · N69604 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL83LA283Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310 · Wheeling, WVDuring the apch, the plt was unable to get a safe down indication for the right main gear. He changed the light bulb & still did not get a safe indication. A tower flyby was made, but the tower operator was unable to confirm if the right gear was locked. To…Jul 19, 1983 · N3066L · Substantial damageNTSB FTW83LA289Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Pineville, LAPrior to landing, the plt moved the gear switch to the extend position & noted that the gear indicated down. However, the left main gear did not extend. While landing with the left gear retracted, the acft settled on the left wing & prop. The acft spun 180…Jun 20, 1983 · N7712R · Substantial damageNTSB ATL83LA119Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Folkston, GAShortly after departure, the pilot observed fuel coming from the fuel tank vent and elected to make a precautionary landing. He touched down in the first 1/3 of runway 17 at a speed of about 80 mph. The pilot stated that the brakes failed during the roll-out…Feb 24, 1983 · N7379E · Substantial damageNTSB LAX83LA103Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95-55 · San Francisco, CAThe pilot was preparing to taxi when he noticed a loose fuel cap on the acft's left wing. He set the parking brake, exited the acft with both engines operating, placed a chock on the right wheel and was securing the loose fuel cap when the acft started to…Feb 15, 1983 · N704CC · Substantial damage