NTSB investigations: Continental I0-470 series
39 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Continental I0-470 series, where the first occurrence was “In flight collision with terrain/water”. 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
| 1982 | 7 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 3 |
| 1984 | 2 |
| 1985 | 3 |
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1993 | 2 |
| 1994 | 2 |
| 1995 | 2 |
| 1998 | 2 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2004 | 1 |
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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.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('17027')
AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o.\"occurrenceNumber\" = 1 AND o.\"occurrenceCode\" = 230))
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 c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('17027')
AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 230))
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 LAX05FA011Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 310K · Kula, HIThe failure of the pilot to maintain adequate clearance from mountainous terrain during cruise flight. A factor in the accident was the dark night lighting conditions.NTSB LAX02LA258Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185A · Fillmore, CAthe pilot's continued visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the in-flight collision with terrain during a climb.NTSB DEN02FA050Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech M35 · Briggsdale, COcontrolled descent into terrain for reasons undetermined.NTSB NYC02FA032Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Falmouth, MAThe incapacitation of the pilot for undetermined reasons which resulted in an in-flight collision with water.NTSB CHI01LA090Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95-55 · Scottsbluff, NEthe checklist not followed and the wheels-up landing performed by the pilot. The runway light was a contributing factor.NTSB MIA00FA069Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech P-35 · Rogersville, TNthe pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision and continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) that resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain and subsequent damage to the aircraft.NTSB LAX00LA005Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210B · Tonopah, NVThe pilot's failure to monitor his altitude and maintain an adequate terrain clearance during the approach. The dark night lighting conditions and the visual illusion created by the lack of ground reference lights were factors in the accident.NTSB ANC98LA138Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-44 · Dillingham, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with terrain. Contributing factors were the pilot's delayed remedial action (course reversal), low ceilings, rain, fog, and mountainous terrain.NTSB CHI98LA103Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310Q · Council Bluffs, IAthe pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment during the landing. The dark night was a factor.NTSB CHI96LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35 · Belleville, KSthe pilot misjudging his approach to the runway. Factors relating to the accident were: the weather conditions, a sick passenger that diverted the pilot's attention, the snow covered terrain, and the pilot's decision not to execute the missed approach…NTSB BFO96LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35 · Phillipsburg, OHThe flight instructor's (CFI's) inadequate supervision of the flying pilot, and the flying pilot's abrupt handling of the airplane during an attempted go-around. Factors relating to the accident were: the flying pilot's lack of familiarity with light piston…NTSB SEA94FA167Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech P35 · Cedar City, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper climb rate and clearance from the terrain. Factors in the accident were the high density altitude and the aircraft being above the maximum certificated gross weight.NTSB FTW94FA104Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55B · Battlement Mesa, COImpaired judgement and performance of the pilot by flying while under the influence of alcohol that resulted in his failure to maintain clearance (or altitude) from terrain, while flying at night.NTSB CHI94LA045Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210B · Dubuque, IAFlight by the pilot into known icing conditions, which resulted in airframe icing and an inability of the aircraft to maintain altitude on the ILS glidepath, once the landing gear was lowered. The weather conditions were related factors.NTSB LAX93FA118Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech E33 · Avalon, CAThe pilot's alcoholic impairment of efficiency and judgement which resulted in his attempt to perform aerobatics at night in hilly terrain at an altitude inadequate for terrain clearance.NTSB NYC92FA067Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 310K · Unionville, PAThe pilot did not follow the published IFR procedures and allowed the airplane to descend to an altitude insufficient to clear the terrain. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the pilot's apprehension due to the low fuel state, the dark night,…NTSB FTW91FA017Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech B55 · England, ARThe pilot's misjudgement of altitude, which resulted in his failure to arrest descent from a dive. The pilot's impaired judgment from consumption of ethanol (alcohol) was a factor.NTSB ANC88LA033Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310Q · Mekoryuk, AKThe pilot stated that during the touchdown the aircraft struck a snowbank on the approach end of the runway. The aircraft exited the right side of the runway approximately 500 feet from the approach end.NTSB ATL87LA131Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Greenville, SCThe plt reported he forgot to put the ldg gear down. He stated that he was practiciing a short field ldg with the power set at about 15 in. Hg map. He noted that the gear warning system does not function unless the power is at 12 in. Hg map or below. The plt…NTSB MIA87LA008Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Kissimmee, FLThe plt stated that he forgot to lower the gear and that the accident could have been prevented if a tower had told him to lower the gear. There is no tower at the arpt. After the accident, the plt produced a caa commercial plt certificate which was issued in…NTSB MIA86LA223Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech J35 · Bunnell, FLThe plt stated that he became distracted & forgot to put the landing gear down. He also stated that the landing gear warning horn was inoperative. Post crash examination revealed that the landing gear warning horn microswitch was out of adjustment.NTSB FTW86FA096Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMeyers 200B · Krum, TXThe retired airline captain was returning to a retirement party for another airline captain. He began a barrel roll from a relatively low pass over the party, but collided with the ground on pull out. Alcohol was not a factor.NTSB MIA86LA079Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 55 · Ft. Myers, FLThe plt stated that he had experienced an electrical failure & because it was getting dark, he could not see the mechanical landing gear position indicator. He said that he performed a 'gump' check & verified that the gear handle was in the down position, but…NTSB ANC86LA028Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182-A · Merrill Pass, AKThe pilot stated that he could see the whiteout condition ahead. During the 180 deg turn the aircraft struck the 3000 foot level of the mountian Pass. At the time of the accident the weather was a complete IFR whiteout condition.NTSB ATL85LA202Incident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Alma, GAThe acft was lndd with the gear retracted during, practice touch & go landings. The plt was a FAA flight test engineer. The plt stated that the gear collapsed on touchdown; however, examination of the landing gear system failed to reveal a system malfunction.NTSB SEA85FA120Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 205 · Chewelah, WAThe acft was observed flying up a canyon at low altitude while climbing at an angle equivalent to the surrounding terrain slope. Shortly thereafter the acft encountered steeply upsloping terrain and began impacting trees in a left wing high and nose up…NTSB DEN85LA072Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech J35 · Salt Lake City, UTThe pilot was practicing touch and go landings. He stated the landing gear collapsed during landing. Investigation revealed gear door damage (gear intransit) and ldg gear circuit breaker was 'popped.' Post accident exam of the gear system failed to reveal any…NTSB CHI85LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310C · Grayslake, ILThe plt reported that the landing was normal but the acft settled to the rwy with the gear up while the selector was in the down position. Post accident examination failed to reveal any malfunction of the retraction/extension assembly.NTSB MKC84FA116Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 310I · Fayetteville, ARWhen the plt received a wx briefing at 1012 CST, he was advised that the wx at his destination (Fayetteville, AR) was an estimated 600' overcast, vis 4 mi with light drizzle & fog, but the wx was forcast to begin to improve in about 1 hr. He took off & during…NTSB FTW84FA045Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 310L · Bartlesville, OKThe acft was observed at 300-500 ft on a downwind leg over the brightly lighted city. After passing the city the acft entered a very dark & hilly area immediately north of the city. He then made a left turn onto base leg & remained over unlighted & hilly…NTSB LAX84LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210B · Bakersfield, CAThe plt was unable to lower all three gear using normal & emergency proceduces. The acft landed with only the nose & left main gear extended. The right main landing gear actuator assembly was found cracked & ruputred, resulting in a lossof hydraulic pressure.NTSB LAX83FA350Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech N35 · Mount Shasta, CAThe acft flew into mt reddy at about 9000 ft level. The clouds were as low as 5000 and the mountain tops were obscured. The plts in flt wx briefing contained the advice that VFR flt along his route was not recommended because the mt tops were obscured in…NTSB LAX83LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Chico, CAThe pilot reported that he failed to extend the landing gear in the traffic pattern. Subsequently, the plane was damaged during a wheels up landing.NTSB CHI82FA329Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 310Q · Near Woodruff, WIAt approximately 2050, the acft was cleared for a NDB approach to lakeland arpt. At 2100, the acft crashed into a heavily wooded area 8.5 mi nw of the arpt.NTSB NYC82DA084Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBeech 35-33 · Altoona, PAThe pilot stated that before landing, he performed his cockpit duties and put the gear in the down position. However, he lost sight of another aircraft in the traffic pattern and became preoccupied with trying to locate the aircraft. He was also preoccupied…NTSB MIA82DA112Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Gainesville, FLThe purpose of the flight was to give dual instruction to the owner/student whose multi-engine rating was limited to centerline thrust models. The student was flying the aircraft on the takeoff roll when the cockpit door became ajar. The aircraft was near…NTSB ATL82FA104Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 210-5 · Hendersonville, NCThe aircraft crashed on tree covered/rising terrain after the pilot was cleared for a night ILS approach to runway 34 at the asheville regional airport. The crash occurred about 1 to 2 mi south of the final approach fix while the aircraft was on an outbound…NTSB ANC82DA028Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 310D · Anchorage, AKJust prior to the mishap, maintenance on the aircraft had been performed. This included work on the cabin heater in the nose wheel well area. After takeoff to ferry the plane to a nearby airport, the nose wheel became jammed as the gear was retracted. The…NTSB LAX82DA122Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 310Q · Yuba City, CAThe pilot reported that he forgot to put the gear down before landing.