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NTSB investigations: Continental I0-470 series, IN

60 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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Phase of flight

Aircraft model

Cases per year

19642026

NTSB investigations: Continental I0-470 series, IN per year, 1964–2026: 60 cases
1964	2
1965	5
1966	3
1967	7
1968	1
1969	1
1970	1
1971	2
1972	1
1973	2
1974	1
1975	1
1976	2
1977	2
1978	2
1980	2
1984	1
1985	1
1986	2
1988	2
1989	1
1990	1
1991	1
1993	1
1994	1
1995	1
1996	1
2000	1
2003	2
2004	3
2007	1
2009	1
2010	1
2013	1
2017	1
2018	1

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Latest cases

Query with SQL

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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'IN' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' AND 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

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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'IN' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
    AND 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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'IN' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  AND 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

Run 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 CEN18LA319Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35 · Knox, INThe total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.Aug 4, 2018 · N533JW · Substantial damage NTSB CEN17LA348Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech N35 · South Bend, INThe improperly seated fuel cap, which resulted in an in-flight fuel leak and subsequent total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.Sep 12, 2017 · N9368Y · Substantial damage 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.Sep 24, 2013 · N8910M · Substantial damage NTSB CEN10LA494Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310F · LaGrange, INThe pilot did not maintain altitude due to his distracted attention to a vibration of unknown origin.Aug 19, 2010 · N6762X · Substantial damage NTSB CEN09CA260Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 210 · Richmond, INThe pilot under instruction's failure to lower the landing gear and the instructor pilot's inadequate supervision.Apr 22, 2009 · N7409E · Substantial damage NTSB CHI07LA289Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310Q · Brownsburg, INThe pilot's poor in-flight planning to make an off airport precautionary landing and his failure to maintain clearance from the construction equipment during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the construction equipment.Aug 3, 2007 · N7749Q · Substantial damage NTSB CHI04LA262Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNavion Navion G · Knox, INA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident were the unsuitable terrain encountered, the dark night conditions, and the ditch.Sep 20, 2004 · N2453T · Substantial damage NTSB CHI04CA221Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 310Q · Nappanee, INThe delay in the pilot's performance of an aborted takeoff. A factor was the reported restricted movement of the elevator. Additional factors were the rising easement and roadway the airplane went over before coming to rest in the farmers field.Aug 10, 2004 · N7940Q · Substantial damage NTSB CHI04CA172Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 310P · Knox, INThe fatigue fracture of the main landing gear assembly.Jul 2, 2004 · N310WH · Substantial damage NTSB CHI03LA324Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35-33 · Evansville, INThe pilot not maintaining directional control during the landing roll. A contributing factor was the airport sign.Sep 29, 2003 · N978T · Substantial damage NTSB CHI03LA101Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech K35 · Richmond, INThe pilot misjudged the fuel supply during the aircraft preflight which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor associated with the accident was the wires.Apr 10, 2003 · N614Q · Substantial damage NTSB CHI01LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210C · Indianapolis, INThe reason for the loss of engine power is undetermined. A factor was the rough terrain.Dec 19, 2000 · N9791X · Substantial damage NTSB CHI96FA318Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 35-33 · Brownsburg, INfailure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent impact on a roadway. Buzzing by the pilot was a contributing factor.Aug 28, 1996 · N963T · Destroyed NTSB CHI95LA199Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310L · Crawfordsville, INthe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during final approach to landing. A factor in the accident was the pilot's delayed action of aborting the landing.Jun 24, 1995 · N3298X · Substantial damage NTSB CHI94LA127Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35 · Anderson, INthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. A factor related to the accident was the rough terrain encountered following the loss of control.Apr 4, 1994 · N9597R · Substantial damage NTSB CHI93LA297Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55B · Lafayette, INthe loss of engine power for reason or reasons undetermined.Aug 8, 1993 · N958MQ · Substantial damage NTSB CHI91LA182Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310L · Fort Wayne, INThe improper installation of a bearing by maintenance personnel.Jun 6, 1991 · N3337X · Substantial damage NTSB CHI90LA147Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna C205 · Anderson, INThe pilot's encounter with unsuitable terrain during the landing roll after a forced landing. Contributing factors in this accident were the total powerplant failure and the IFR weather conditions which limited the landing site selection.Jun 2, 1990 · N8215Z · Substantial damage NTSB 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 damage NTSB CHI89LA001Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310Q · Tell City, INThe pilot flew a VOR approach to the airport, but was too high to land on the approach runway. He executed a circling VFR pattern to land on the reciprocal runway, then flew into the ground fog in the descending base turn. The left wing struck a tree while in…Oct 2, 1988 · N8157Q · Destroyed NTSB CHI88FA080Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 310Q · Servia, INThe pilot induced overload to the airplane structure causing material failure of the airplane. Attempted flight into adverse weather, and spatial disorientation of the pilot, are contributing factors in this accident.Mar 24, 1988 · N7797Q · Destroyed NTSB 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 damage NTSB 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 damage NTSB CHI85FEX02Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna 310C · Greenfield, INWhile en route, the l eng suddenly lost power & would not restart, so the plt feathered the l prop. After letting it cool aprx 5 min, he tried restarting it again, but still was unable. He stated he thought he then secured (feathered) the l eng. The plt…Jun 9, 1985 · N1773H · Substantial damage NTSB CHI85FA053Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 310N · Valparaiso, INThe aircraft stalled and impacted the terrain during a forced landing. Witnesses observed the acft flying at 'tree top level' with the wings 'wagging'. One witness reported hearing no engine sounds. The acft impacted the terrain (open field) in a near…Nov 20, 1984 · N31747 · Destroyed NTSB CHI80FA028Accident · 3 fatalClosedCessna 310H · Indianapolis, INMar 13, 1980 · N1065Q · Destroyed NTSB CHI80FET09Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 310Q · Kendallville, INFeb 15, 1980 · N55QS · Substantial damage NTSB CHI79FEX06Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 310Q · Marion, INDec 1, 1978 · N310AE · Substantial damage NTSB CHI78DET19Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 310Q · Fort Wayne, INMar 14, 1978 · N69737 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI77FEX34Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 310Q · W.Lafayette, INJun 16, 1977 · N69584 · Minor damage NTSB CHI77FEX07Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 310Q · Columbus, INJan 9, 1977 · N1250G · Substantial damage NTSB CHI77DEA02Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech 35 · Indianapolis, INNov 7, 1976 · N802R · Substantial damage NTSB CHI76FEA47Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 310K · New Castle, INAug 8, 1976 · N7033L · Substantial damage NTSB CHI76AC035Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 210 · Lynnville, INNov 6, 1975 · N7422E · Destroyed NTSB CHI74FEA23Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 310N · Terre Haute, INJan 6, 1974 · N4159Q · Substantial damage NTSB CHI74FET06Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 310C · Griffith, INAug 18, 1973 · N1845H · Substantial damage NTSB CHI74FEA01Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 210 · North Vernon, INJul 1, 1973 · N9538T · Substantial damage NTSB CHI73FET12Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech 35-B33 · South Bend, INDec 4, 1972 · N8948M · Substantial damage NTSB CHI72FEA21Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 310J · Monticello, INNov 8, 1971 · N3109L · Substantial damage NTSB CHI72DEA22Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech J35 · Anderson, INOct 22, 1971 · N3056C · Substantial damage NTSB CHI70DBM02Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech 35-C33 · South Bend, INJan 20, 1970 · N2032W · Substantial damage NTSB CHI70F0373Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 310F · Evansville, INDec 16, 1969 · N5822X · Substantial damage NTSB CHI68D0650Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech K35 · Indianapolis, INMar 11, 1968 · N816R · Substantial damage NTSB CHI68D0382Accident · No injuriesClosedNavion F · Hartford City, INOct 1, 1967 · N238 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI68D0281Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 205 · Princeton, INAug 26, 1967 · N8150Z · Substantial damage NTSB CHI68D0232Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 210 · Greencastle, INAug 12, 1967 · N9490T · Substantial damage NTSB CHI67F0632Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech N35 · Lapel, INMay 17, 1967 · N1241Z · Substantial damage NTSB CHI67D0639Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech 95-B55 · Tell City, INApr 21, 1967 · N8653Q · Substantial damage NTSB CHI67A0104Accident · 3 fatalClosedCessna 210 · Bainbridge, INMar 17, 1967 · N9462T · Destroyed NTSB CHI67D0463Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 205 · Greencastle, INJan 28, 1967 · N8397Z · Substantial damage