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NTSB investigations: Continental I0-470 series, NC

37 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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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" = 'NC' 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\" = 'NC' 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" = 'NC' 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 ERA26LA037Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 95-A55 · Southern Pines, NCThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff at night, while distracted by an animal approaching the runway, which resulted in collision with a runway light.Nov 9, 2025 · N500CA · Substantial damage NTSB ERA25LA157Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech E33 · Lenoir, NCThe mechanic’s inadequate annual inspection of the airplane and failure to comply with an applicable airworthiness directive, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to oil starvation.Feb 25, 2025 · N7697N · Substantial damage NTSB ERA24LA307Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Greenville, NCA landing with the nose gear retracted as a result of an intermittent landing gear relay.Jul 1, 2024 · N9308Q · Substantial damage NTSB ERA18FA012Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 35C33 · Whiteville, NCThe pilot's mismanagement of the available fuel, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, and his delayed reaction to the loss of engine power, which led to impact with trees as he was attempting to switch fuel tanks.…Oct 31, 2017 · N293GC · Substantial damage NTSB GAA17CA579Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 95 B55 · Statesville, NCThe pilot’s failure to maintain pitch control of the airplane during landing, which resulted in a bounced landing.Sep 14, 2017 · N2182L · Substantial damage 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.Dec 28, 2014 · N177JD · Substantial damage NTSB ERA12CA558Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 35-C33 · Burlington, NCThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.Aug 22, 2012 · N331DP · Substantial damage NTSB ATL02FA010Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 310Q · Winston Salem, NCImproper installation of the elevator trim tab control rod by maintenance personnel which allowed the control rod to disconnect and jam in the full up position (elevator full down) while in-flight. This resulted in a loss of directional control and subsequent…Nov 7, 2001 · N7648Q · Destroyed NTSB ATL02LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE-55-T42A · Raleigh, NCThe pilot's improper flare, and improper recovery from a bounced landing.Oct 12, 2001 · N44RA · Substantial damage NTSB ATL00LA056Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210A · Fayetteville, NCThe pilot's improper fuel management resulting in fuel starvation. A factor was improper planned approach.May 9, 2000 · N6607X · Substantial damage NTSB MIA97LA077Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Monroe, NCpilot incapacitation as result of Ischemic heart disease.Feb 1, 1997 · N70F · Substantial damage NTSB ATL96LA086Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Winston-Salem, NCThe pilot's improper use of the elevator in response to a bounced landing.May 6, 1996 · N97277 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA96FA082Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Morganton, NCthe pilot's delay in initiating a go-around (aborted landing), which resulted in his failure to obtain/maintain sufficient altitude or clearance from trees beyond the end of the runway. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's failure to ensure…Feb 19, 1996 · N448P · Destroyed NTSB ATL91LA170Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B-33 · Asheville, NCThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff. Factors were tall wet grass, and the failure of airport personnel to maintain the runway surface.Sep 3, 1991 · N1782G · Substantial damage NTSB ATL87FA029Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 35-B33 · Winston-Salem, NCThe flt departed rochester, NY, and received and IFR clearance. The flt and ATC handling were normal. The plt was cleared for the ILS rwy 33 apch to Winston-Salem, NC. The flt was established on the final apch but collided with trees about 2 miles southeast…Nov 26, 1986 · N9592Y · Destroyed NTSB ATL85FA050Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech N35 · Hagwood Store, NCThe acft broke up in flight during an uncontrolled descent in instrument meteorological conditions under instrument flt rules (IFR). An IFR flt plan was filed. Shortly after takeoff the plt exhibited & reported problems with acft heading control &…Dec 6, 1984 · N9476Y · Destroyed 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…Apr 16, 1982 · N8113Z · Destroyed NTSB IAD78FLJ21Accident · Serious injuriesClosedBeech K35 · Morrisville, NCAug 23, 1978 · N600Q · Substantial damage NTSB IAD76AI021Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 310Q · Wilmington, NCOct 4, 1975 · N2956Q · Substantial damage NTSB IAD74DKM11Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 310 · Greensboro, NCAug 4, 1973 · N4063Q · Substantial damage NTSB NYC73DKM09Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 310J · Lincolnton, NCSep 10, 1972 · N3162L · Substantial damage NTSB DIA69F0199Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech 95-A55 · Charlotte, NCMay 22, 1969 · N9634Y · Substantial damage NTSB DIA69F0068Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 310K · Star, NCSep 26, 1968 · N6918L · Substantial damage NTSB DIA69D0067Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 210 · Greensboro, NCAug 21, 1968 · N7370E · Substantial damage NTSB DIA69D0013Accident · No injuriesClosedBellanca 14-193 · Lexington, NCJul 7, 1968 · N8884R · Substantial damage NTSB DIA68F0214Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 310G · Fletcher, NCMay 4, 1968 · N8973Z · Substantial damage NTSB DIA68D0130Accident · No injuriesClosedMeyers 200-C · Grandy, NCNov 23, 1967 · N196M · Substantial damage NTSB DIA68F0055Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 310 · Fletcher, NCSep 1, 1967 · N421M · Substantial damage NTSB DIA68D0034Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech P35 · Hickory, NCJul 1, 1967 · N8504M · Substantial damage NTSB MIA67A0284Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech P35 · Eagle Springs, NCOct 25, 1966 · N9602Y · Substantial damage NTSB MIA66D0332Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 210 · Lumberton, NCNov 28, 1965 · N210E · Substantial damage NTSB MIA66F0121Accident · No injuriesClosedBeechcraft 95-55 · Astonia, NCAug 11, 1965 · N1377Z · Substantial damage NTSB MIA66D0057Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 210 · Faison, NCJun 27, 1965 · N9470X · Substantial damage NTSB MIA65F0054Accident · No injuriesClosedBeechcraft K-35 · Ashville, NCMay 1, 1965 · N646Q · Substantial damage NTSB UNK65X0376Accident · No injuriesClosedBeechcraft M35 · Wilkesboro, NCOct 22, 1964 · N691V · Substantial damage NTSB UNK64X3886Accident · No injuriesClosedBeechcraft B33 · Sparta, NCSep 9, 1964 · N9720Y · Substantial damage NTSB UNK64X0339Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 210 · Hickory, NCJan 24, 1964 · N9790X · Substantial damage