NTSB investigations: Continental I0-470 series
2,580 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Continental I0-470 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.
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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'))
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'))
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 LAX01LA022Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35B33 · Bullhead City, AZThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning that resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power, and his failure to engage the fuel boost pump in accordance with the owner's manual. A factor was rough terrain in the forced landing area.NTSB SEA01LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech N35 · Arlington, WAThe pilot's failure to abort the takeoff upon experiencing directional control difficulties. Factors included the pilot's failure or inability to maintain directional control, and a taxiway sign.NTSB MIA00LA272Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95-55 · Gulfport, MSa loss of power on both engines, during a simulated engine out approach, resulting in a forced landing and the subsequent on ground impact with a pole.NTSB CHI00LA309Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Wheeling, ILThe student pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind that resulted in the failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors associated with the accident were the crosswind, the ditch, the student's lack of experience, and the poor…NTSB LAX00LA338Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStevens Starduster II AS300 · N. Las Vegas, NVFailure of the right clip that attaches a spring to the tail wheel/rudder control assembly, which resulted in a loss of directional control and collision with a berm.NTSB 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…NTSB CHI00WA307Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationBeech 55 · Sydney, CanadaNTSB 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.NTSB IAD00LA063Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE-55 (T42A) · Chesapeake, VAthe pilot's misjudgment of his altitude/clearance above the runway during the aborted takeoff which resulted in an improper flare for landing. A factor in the accident was the pilot's premature rotation during the takeoff roll.NTSB 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.NTSB DEN00LA116Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310C · Erie, COA sudden and unexpected encounter with a downdraft while on final approach. A factor was the transmission wire.NTSB IAD00LA049Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE-55 · Erie, PAthe pilot's improper fuel management which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of power to both engines. A factor was the pilot's inadequate pre-flight planning and takeoff with inadequate fuel for the flight.NTSB MIA00FA166Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95-A55 · Aliceville, ALThe in-flight collision with trees then terrain while descending for undetermined reasons.NTSB 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.NTSB LAX00LA198Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Borrego Springs, CAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB LAX00LA188Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310Q · Mesa, AZthe overload fracture and separation of the right main landing gear attachment.NTSB ATL00LA056Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210A · Fayetteville, NCThe pilot's improper fuel management resulting in fuel starvation. A factor was improper planned approach.NTSB FTW00FAMS1Accident · 1 fatalMissing aircraftFinal reportBeech M35 · Gulf Of Mexicothe pilot's continued flight of the airplane into known adverse weather conditions resulting in the pilot's loss of control of the aircraft. Contributing factors were the severe turbulence and windshear.NTSB 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.NTSB MIA00FA107Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 310D · Stuart, FLthe failure of both pilots to maintain an adequate visual lookout, resulting in both airplanes colliding in flight. Contributing to the accident were: 1) inadequate approach/departure control service by ATC approach/departure personnel, and the failure of the…NTSB LAX00LA115Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Incline Village, NVThe pilot's inadvertent landing on water with the wheels of the amphibious float plane extended.NTSB ATL00LA032Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 260 B · Cornelia, GAThe pilot's failure to use the checklist, resulting in a wheels-up landing and post-crash fire.NTSB 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…NTSB CHI00FA080Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Moorhead, MNthe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the missed approach. Factors to the accident were, the pilot's improper decision to attempt the approach in weather conditions below the approach/landing minimums, the weather, the pilot's lack of…NTSB FTW00LA082Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE-35K · Houston, TXThe pilot's failure to refuel resulting in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power. Factors were the low ceilings, mist, and the pilot's inability to fly the ILS approach.NTSB FTW00LA069Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310Q · Spring Branch, TXThe pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff. A factor was the open cabin door.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 DEN00LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech K35 · Fillmore, UTThe pilot's improper use of elevator trim, resulting in his failure to obtain sufficient takeoff airspeed and subsequent inadvertent stall/mush. A Factor was his failure to follow the preflight checklist.NTSB CHI00LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · South Lyon, MIthe failure of the throttle and the unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot in the taxi area. Factors were the collapsed nose gear and the rough terrain,NTSB FTW00LA051Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Bulverde, TXThe total loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.NTSB DEN00LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech N-35 · Englewood, COA forced landing on unsuitable terrain due a complete loss of power. A factor was the pilot inadvertently placing the fuel selector to the off position while executing the approach for landing checklist.NTSB 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.NTSB LAX00LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Enterprise, NVThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing roll, which resulted in a collision with a ditch.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 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.NTSB FTW99LA248Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95-A55 · Ada, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing flare/touchdown. Factors were the pilot's excessive approach speed and the partial failure of the seat guides for the pilot's seat.NTSB LAX99LA297Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 205 · Gualala, CAThe pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point due to his misjudgment of the aircraft's speed, altitude, and distance to the runway. The pilot's failure to initiate a go-around is also causal.NTSB SEA99LA153Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210B · Dixie, IDInadequate airspeed and clearance was not maintained. Mountainous conditions, trees, and an inadequately planned approach were factors.NTSB SEA99LA169Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech J-35 · Union, ORDirectional control not maintained. A rough/uneven landing area was a factor.NTSB CHI99LA272Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 14-19 · North Platte, NEThe pilot's improper inflight planning decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor associated with the accident was the dark night conditions.NTSB CHI99LA265Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310N · Eden Prairie, MNmaintenance personnel installed washers which were not large enough in diameter to prevent the retraction/extension scissors links from separating from each other.NTSB NYC99LA182Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Newton, NJThe pilot's failure to secure the oil cap after adding oil; the flight instructor's failure to insure the preflight was completed properly; and oil on the windshield obstructing forward vision.NTSB DEN99LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182B · Salt Lake City, UTFailure of the nose landing gear scissors bolt for undetermined reasons.NTSB FTW99LA126Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech J35 · Bass, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft directional control during landing roll on a gravel road. Factors were the clouds and low ceilings, the low fuel status, and the gravel road condition.NTSB SEA99LA053Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35-C33 · Hillsboro, ORA landing gear collapse for undetermined reasons.NTSB MIA99LA145Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech E33 · Orlando, FLthe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff, resulting in the airplane departing the runway, and subsequently impacting with an airport sign.NTSB NYC99FA085Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 310N · Cecilia, KYThe flight instructor's failure to maintain control of the airplane. A factor was the flight instructor's inexperience instructing in the accident airplane.NTSB SEA99LA046Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 205 · Edison, WAA total loss of engine power due to fatigue of the number six crankcheek resulting in crankshaft separation, and the lack of suitable terrain. Contributing factors were the sign and the ditch.NTSB DEN99LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310L · Angel Fire, NMThe pilot's exceeding the airplane's weight and balance limitations. A factor was the high density altitude weather condition.NTSB DEN99LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Durango, COThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control and inadvertently allowing the airplane to ground loop. Factors were gusty crosswind conditions, pertinent crosswind information not made available by the manufacturer, and FAA's inadequate certification and…