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 ERA15FA308Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech N35 · Weirsdale, FLA partial loss of engine power during takeoff. The reason for the partial loss of power could not be determined due to the extensive fire and impact damage to the engine.NTSB CEN15FA320Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech M35 · Amery, WIThe pilot’s loss of airplane control while maneuvering with the airplane near its maximum gross weight, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and entering an aerodynamic stall.NTSB ANC15LA048Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Juneau, AKA loss of hydraulic fluid due to a fractured left main landing gear hydraulic actuator as a result of a fatigue crack, which led to the landing gear collapsing upon touchdown.NTSB ERA15LA249Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B 55 · Clearwater, FLThe pilot's delayed completion of the before landing checklist, including the extension of the landing gear, during an approaching thunderstorm, which resulted in a landing with the landing gear in transit and the subsequent collapse of the landing gear.NTSB ERA15FA215Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95 B55 (T42A) · Saltville, VAThe pilot’s flight into developing rain showers and updrafts, which resulted in a loss of airplane control and collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s continued flight into forecast adverse weather conditions, and his reliance on…NTSB WPR15LA129Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310Q · St. George, UTFailure of the left main landing gear lower adjusting bolt due to overstress, which resulted in the left main landing gear collapse during landing.NTSB CEN15LA116Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Sullivan, MOThe loss of hydraulic fluid and subsequent pressure due to cracks in the right main landing gear (MLG) actuator, which resulted in the collapse of the MLG during landing.NTSB WPR15CA076Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 35 A33 · Angwin, CAThe pilot's improper approach to landing and his failure to perform a go-around, which resulted in a runway overshoot, and collision with a fence.NTSB ERA15CA086Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 310N · Liberty, NCThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and collapse of the left main landing gear.NTSB CEN15LA089Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310J · San Antonio, TXThe retraction of the left main landing gear after landing for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examinations.NTSB ERA15LA071Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 5(205) · Sussex, NJMaintenance personnel’s inadequate inspection of the No. 2 cylinder valve area during the most recent annual inspection, which resulted in the in-flight failure of the intake valve springs due to rust on the spring surfaces and subsequent fatigue cracking.NTSB CEN15CA067Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 210 · Edinburg, TXThe loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from the non-certificated pilot's inadequate preflight planning and inflight decision making.NTSB CEN15FA056Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAero Commander 500A · McDade, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle-of-attack for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin. Contributing to the accident…NTSB WPR15LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210B · Bullhead City, AZThe failure of the landing gear actuator housing during landing for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB ERA15CA038Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Miami, FLThe failure of the student pilot to achieve a proper touchdown during a touch-and-go landing resulting in a hard landing and substantial damage.NTSB CEN15CA011Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 35-B33 · Effingham, ILThe pilot's failure to lower the landing gear.NTSB ANC14CA077Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 185 · Gakona, AKThe pilot's inability to maintain directional control after the airplane's main landing gear tire deflated during takeoff.NTSB CEN14LA461Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310K · El Dorado, KSA fatigue failure of the left engine’s throttle cable, which resulted in the loss of left engine power.NTSB CEN14CA482Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 95 B55 (T42A) · Bremond, TXMismanagement of fuel, which resulted in a total loss of power due to fuel starvation.NTSB CEN14CA352Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 35 33 · Mt. Vernon, ILThe pilot's failure to ensure the landing gear was extended into the fully locked position.NTSB ERA14LA324Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95 55 · Gulf Shores, ALThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB WPR14CA261Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 210A · Port Angeles, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground-loop.NTSB WPR14CA217Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 210 · Moab, UTThe pilot's inadequate landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CEN14LA204Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210A · Searcy, ARThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane, which resulted in oil starvation and a subsequent engine failure.NTSB ERA14CA185Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 205A · Leesburg, VAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during landing, resulting in a runway excursion and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate evaluation of the wind conditions.NTSB CEN14LA165Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech P35 · Wichita Falls, TXThe loss of engine power due to the misrigging of the fuel mixture control.NTSB CEN14LA159Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310Q · Wapakoneta, OHA fire due to a fuel leak of the cabin heater system. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate maintenance of the airplane, which failed to identify leaks in the heater system.NTSB ERA14FA128Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · LaGrange, GAThe pilot's overreaction to a perceived conflict with a tow plane and glider on an intersecting runway, which resulted in a loss of control during an attempted aborted landing. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the glider tow operator to follow…NTSB CEN14FA141Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 35/33 · Telluride, COThe airplane’s failure to obtain a positive climb rate, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight planning.NTSB CEN14CA125Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 310I · Aurora, COLoss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.NTSB WPR14LA059Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Florence, ORThe failure of the hydraulic power pack, which prevented the extension of the landing gear and resulted in a partial gear-up landing.NTSB CEN14FA024Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 14-19-3A · Boerne, TXA defective exhaust system that allowed carbon monoxide to enter the cabin and impair the pilot, rendering him unable to control the airplane.NTSB ERA14CA028Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 95 B55 (T42A) · Newnan, GAThe flight instructor's inadvertent movement of the landing gear switch, which resulted in a landing gear collapse and substantial damage to the fuselage.NTSB CEN13LA565Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210-5(205) · Weatherford, OKThe pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power during descent.NTSB CEN13LA557Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35 B33 · Urbana, INThe failure of the crankshaft following several overheating events that had led to a stress crack and the subsequent fracture forward of the No. 6 rod journal.NTSB ANC13CA108Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 185 · Mentasta Lake, AKThe pilots improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ANC13CA075Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 185D · North Pole, AKThe malfunction of the right main wheel brake during taxi due to a faulty O-ring in the right brake pedal master cylinder.NTSB WPR13LA346Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35-B33 · Lone Pine, CAA partial loss of engine power after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to not…NTSB CEN13CA389Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech P35 · Bridgeport, TXThe failure of both the flight instructor and the pilot to monitor and manage the fuel on board, which resulted in an engine failure due to fuel starvation.NTSB ANC13FA058Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Cantwell, AKThe pilot’s continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an in-flight collision with mountainous terrain.NTSB WPR13FA288Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech J35 · Helena, MTThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin and subsequent impact with terrain.NTSB WPR13LA247Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210-5A · Wenatchee, WAThe pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and his improper landing flare, which resulted in the airplane’s tail striking the runway.NTSB WPR13CA193Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 210B · Caldwell, IDThe pilot’s failure to lower the landing gear, which resulted in a gear-up hard landing.NTSB CEN13LA229Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech N35 · Warren, ARThe fatigue failure of the engine crankshaft due to oversized crankcase saddle bores, which resulted from maintenance personnel improperly resizing the saddle bores during engine maintenance.NTSB WPR13LA190Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35-B33 · San Manuel, AZA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation during the landing approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to follow the emergency checklist and switch tanks. Contributing to the severity of the pilot's injuries was the lack of a shoulder…NTSB CEN13CA215Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 310Q · Willoughby, OHA bird strike during a practice instrument approach in visual conditions.NTSB ERA13FA133Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 310H · Yeehaw Junction, FLThe noninstrument-rated pilot's improper decision to continue visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his subsequent spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the copilot's improper evaluation of the weather…NTSB CEN13FA137Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 (T42A) · Mangum, OKThe airplane's aerodynamic stall/spin at low altitude and subsequent impact with terrain for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examinations. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of currency/proficiency.NTSB WPR13LA078Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210A · Chandler, AZA loss of engine power during takeoff climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination and testing of the engine revealed no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB CEN13LA110Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 (T42A) · Las Cruces, NMThe pilot's failure to properly manage the airplane's fuel, which resulted in engine failure due to fuel starvation.