NTSB investigations: Continental I0-470 series

42 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Continental I0-470 series, where the first occurrence was “Loss of engine power(total) - mech failure/malf”. 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: 42 cases
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NTSB ANC06LA084Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech P35 · Gustavus, AKThe fracture of an engine connecting rod during cruise flight, which resulted in a forced landing on a beach, a collapsed nose landing gear, and substantial damage to the fuselage.Jul 1, 2006 · N8690M · Substantial damageNTSB ATL06LA050Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Jesup, GAThe loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the crankshaft, which resulted in a forced landing, and an in-flight collision with trees. A factor associated with the accident was the failure of other maintenance personnel to comply with the engine…Mar 9, 2006 · N6540X · Substantial damageNTSB CHI04LA181Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE-N35 · Austin, MNThe loss of engine power due to the fatigue fracture of the piston pin plug that lead to engine oil starvation/exhaustion and the subsequent overload fracture of the piston rod and crankcase.Jul 9, 2004 · N80HL · Substantial damageNTSB CHI04LA144Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech M35 · Strafford, MOThe improper installation of the cylinder during the engine overhaul which resulted in the fatigue failure of the cylinder studs and through-bolts and the subsequent separation of the cylinder. Factors associated with the accident were the fence and the guy…Jun 3, 2004 · N693V · Substantial damageNTSB FTW04LA042Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Clarendon, TXthe loss of engine power due the separation of the number six cylinder as a result of a fatigue failure from the loosening of the cylinder attachment hardware.Dec 14, 2003 · N718LG · DestroyedNTSB IAD02LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310H · Tappahannock, VAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty wind conditions. Factors in the accident were the gusty wind conditions and the total loss of left engine power due to the alternate air valve becoming disconnected and embedded in the fuel injector servo.Dec 30, 2001 · N10MS · Substantial damageNTSB MIA02LA018Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech P35 · Belle Glade, FLThe loss of engine oil for undetermined reasons that resulted in the engine seizing, a forced landing on a dirt road, and an impact with a vehicle on the dirt road during the landing rollout.Nov 17, 2001 · N9754Y · Substantial damageNTSB LAX01FA186Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech M35 · North Las Vegas, NVThe pilot/owner's failure to correctly install the oil filter, which resulted in oil exhaustion and a loss of engine power. Also causal was his attempt to modify the design of the oil filter element adapter by breaking the bond between the base and the…May 19, 2001 · N9820R · Substantial damageNTSB LAX00LA258Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 205 · Tacna, AZThe piston and rings in cylinder No. 1 failed resulting in a total loss of engine power. The pilot made a forced landing on a road and the airplane's wing collided with a road sign.Jul 5, 2000 · N8154Z · Substantial damageNTSB LAX00LA202Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35-B33 · Boulder City, NVThe fracture and separation of the oil pressure line fitting, which resulted in a loss of oil and an oil starvation failure of the engine.May 21, 2000 · N9591Y · Substantial damageNTSB DEN00LA066Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310C · Cedar City, UTThe failure of the right engine mixture control cable, which prevented the pilot from restarting the engine. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to follow procedures by not feathering the right propeller, the rough terrain, and the high vegetation.Mar 22, 2000 · N3311H · Substantial damageNTSB CHI00LA085Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Macomb, ILthe inadequate maintenance inspection prior to the ferry flight by the pilot/mechanic rated passenger who endorsed the airplane as airworthy, the shift in the number two main bearing left half, and the fractured crankshaft. A factor was the rough/uneven…Mar 2, 2000 · N9552T · Substantial damageNTSB IAD99FA070Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 310Q · Salisbury, MDThe improper installation of the #2 cylinder that resulted in a fractured crankshaft and a total loss of engine power. Factors in the accident were the premature deployment of the landing gear and flaps by the pilot.Sep 28, 1999 · N69945 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX98LA067Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Compton, CAThe failure of maintenance personnel to adequately inspect the aircraft during an annual inspection to detect a chafed and leaking engine fuel supply line.Jan 4, 1998 · N9406X · Substantial damageNTSB FTW97LA147Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech M35 · Iowa Park, TXThe pilot's refueling of the airplane with automotive grade fuel which resulted in engine failure due to detonation. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Mar 30, 1997 · N223C · Substantial damageNTSB FTW97LA146Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech G33 · Bixby, OKfailure of a number two connecting rod bolt, possibly from being either over-torqued or under-torqued during installation, and failure of the pilot to see-and-avoid the transmission line, while performing a forced landing.Mar 28, 1997 · N166B · Substantial damageNTSB NYC96LA141Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Boston, MAa fracture failure of the crankcase, which resulted in separation of the number five cylinder, loss of engine power, and a ditched landing.Jul 5, 1996 · N131AC · Substantial damageNTSB FTW96LA050Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech M35 · Estancia, NMimproper maintenance and inspection of the engine, ingestion of an air intake bypass door into the engine intake, detonation (or preignition), and failure of the #1 and #2 piston and connecting rod assemblies. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack…Nov 21, 1995 · N9886R · Substantial damageNTSB SEA95LA186Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech P-35 · Bend, ORseizure of the #4 connecting rod bearing due to overtemperature resulting in the separation of the connecting rod and total loss of engine power. A factor contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.Aug 18, 1995 · N9531Y · Substantial damageNTSB NYC95LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35-C33 · Coventry, RIimproper emergency procedures by the pilot and inadequate supervision by the flight instructor which resulted in their failure to restart the engine after it lost power due to a failed engine driven fuel pump.Nov 11, 1994 · N5869S · DestroyedNTSB ATL94LA120Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech P35 · Bluffton, SCA loss of engine power due to oil starvation. This resulted from an undertorqued condition of the oil filter adapter, and the subsequent fretting of the adapter threads.Jun 12, 1994 · N982Q · Substantial damageNTSB FTW93LA186Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95-A55 · Edgewood, NMPower loss to the right engine due to the magneto grounding leads being loose and an inadequate annual inspection. A factor was a lack of suitable terrain.Jun 11, 1993 · N8606M · Substantial damageNTSB MIA93LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech N35 · Fort Meade, FLThe collision with a road sign during a forced landing. Contributing to the accident was the total loss of engine power due to fatigue failure of the crankshaft.Feb 28, 1993 · N1354Z · Substantial damageNTSB FTW93LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210B · Mountain View, ARThe collapsed right main gear due to the gear locking mechanism not being engaged. A factor was the failed crankshaft.Nov 8, 1992 · N9637X · Substantial damageNTSB ATL92LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech J-35 · Knoxville, TNThe manufacturer's failure to provide adequate torque information which resulted in the loss of torque on the cylinder hold down nuts and the complete loss of engine power.Jan 12, 1992 · N185Y · Substantial damageNTSB LAX91LA358Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech J35 · San Jose, CAThe failure of the crankshaft counterweight retaining clip due to improper maintenance installation of the part.Aug 14, 1991 · N3028C · Substantial damageNTSB FTW91LA140Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech K35 · Laredo, TXThe improper installation of the oil filter adaptor 'o' ring (seal) by other maintenance personnel who distorted it. A factor was the rough, uneven terrain.Aug 3, 1991 · N8111R · Substantial damageNTSB DEN91LA041Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech P-35 · Durango, COEngine failure due to oil starvation caused by turbocharger oil feed line failure and subsequent loss of lubricating oil to the engine.Feb 10, 1991 · N9653Y · Substantial damageNTSB DEN91IA019Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech J-35 · Brighton, COThe failure of the engine fuel feed line resulting in a complete loss of power. Contributing to the incident was improper installation of the fuel feed transducer.Nov 18, 1990 · N8263D · Minor damageNTSB DEN90LA193Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310J · Colorado Spring, COThe loss of power on one engine due to excessive fuel pressure and the pilot's feathering of the wrong propeller. Factor(s) were: operation of aircraft with known deficiencies by pilot and operator.Sep 24, 1990 · N3132L · Substantial damageNTSB CHI89LA063Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B-55 · Crothersville, INA failure of the engine due to a crankshaft counterweight failure. The pilot performed emergency procedures and executed a forced landing in an open field, where the aircraft encountered a large muddy area, bogged down and nosed over.Mar 26, 1989 · N27WF · Substantial damageNTSB ATL89LA034Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210B · Uriah, ALWhile cruising at 6500 ft, the eng lost power & the prop stopped windmilling. The plt elected to land on a highway. Drg the landing, the right wing hit overhanging tree limbs which yawed the acft off the right side of the road & down an embankment. The eng…Nov 17, 1988 · N5021P · Substantial damageNTSB SEA88FA083Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 310G · Las Vegas, NVDuring initial climb at 100 ft after takeoff, the pilot announced he had lost an engine. Witnesses observed the aircraft enter a nose high attitude, roll to the right and descend in a vertical nose down attitude until impact with the ground. The aircraft…Apr 23, 1988 · N2924R · DestroyedNTSB SEA88LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech K-35 · Pullman, WAWhile on final for the runway the pilot advanced the throttle and the engine lost power. The aircraft was landed short of the runway onto a field, where the nose gear collapsed during the landing roll. Mechanics who examined the aircraft after the accident…Apr 14, 1988 · N40NL · Substantial damageNTSB LAX88LA039Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210A · San Luis Obispo, CAWhile approaching the arpt the plt stated that he slipped the acft from 1800 feet to 1400 feet, leveled the wings, still descending, and entered the pattern at 1200 feet. While on final approach the engine quit. Unable to land on the rwy, the plt landed in a…Nov 12, 1987 · N9505X · Substantial damageNTSB MIA86LA221Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210B · Hopewell, FLFlight experienced complete engine failure when crankshaft failed due to fatigue cracking of the crankshaft cheek between the number 1 and 2 rodbearing journal. During the subsequent forced landing the aircraft collided with trees due to the pilot not wanting…Jul 30, 1986 · N9620X · Substantial damageNTSB LAX85LA362Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Sylmar, CAThe pilot reported that the aircrafts engine experienced mechanical trouble and a forced landing on a freeway was attempted. The aircraft's left wing struck a metal center divider during the landing rollout. The results of an engine oil analysis revealed high…Aug 22, 1985 · N9726X · Substantial damageNTSB ANC85LA017Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310J · Tok, AKThe acft crashed during an emerg night landing after the loss of pwr on both engines. Investigation revealed the rt eng was secured because of decreasing oil pressure & a visible oil leak. There were seven airports within reach of the acft when this eng was…Nov 12, 1984 · N313SL · Substantial damageNTSB ATL84FA061Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 210A · Columbia, SCThe acft collided with a wall during a downwind forced landing. The engine had quit at 200 ft after takeoff. The plt turned right with the gear up. He landed on a football field and bounced down a track field into a fence and wall. When the engine was…Dec 4, 1983 · N9491X · DestroyedNTSB MIA83LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Near Miami, FLAbout 15 minutes after takeoff the aircraft engine quit. All attempts to restart the engine were unsuccessful and the pilot landed in the everglades swamp. Examination of the aircraft revealed that the fuel manifold valve, PN-631427-A15 was stuck in the…Nov 5, 1982 · N6545X · Substantial damageNTSB MKC82DA068Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportBeech M35 · Ottumwa, IADuring flight, the engine RPM exceeded its maximum limit. The pilot attempted to reduce the RPM by using the propeller control, but this had no effect. The pilot was in the process of shutting down the engine when engine oil sprayed out the cowling and onto…May 2, 1982 · N313Z · Substantial damageNTSB CHI82DA089Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 310 · Freemont, MIThe student was a rated pilot on his first instructional flight in this aircraft. After a practice aborted takeoff, the student applied power to start another takeoff. At about this time, the aircraft veered to the right. The instructorapplied left rudder and…Mar 6, 1982 · N7661Q · Substantial damage