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NTSB investigations: Continental I0-470 series, NM

53 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, NM per year, 1964–2026: 53 cases
1964	2
1965	2
1966	3
1967	3
1968	3
1970	4
1971	3
1973	1
1974	3
1975	1
1976	2
1978	3
1979	5
1982	2
1983	2
1984	2
1985	4
1993	1
1995	1
1999	1
2006	1
2008	1
2011	1
2012	1
2023	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" = 'NM' 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\" = 'NM' 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" = 'NM' 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 WPR23LA327Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 310Q · Santa Fe, NMThe pilot’s improper landing flare following an unstable approach, which resulted in a hard landing.Aug 27, 2023 · N117TC · Substantial damage 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.Dec 21, 2012 · N30WC · Substantial damage NTSB CEN11CA137Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 1419 · Clovis, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.Jan 2, 2011 · N8516R · Substantial damage NTSB DFW08CA099Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 310Q · Roswell, NMThe airframe and powerplant mechanic's incorrect reassembly of the landing gear.Apr 11, 2008 · N7935Q · Substantial damage NTSB DEN07IA021Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech P35 · Los Alamos, NMthe failure of both pilots to maintain adequate visual lookout during the visual approach. A contributing factor was the failure of N5368E's pilot to communicate his intentions on the Common Traffic Advisory Frequency.Nov 6, 2006 · N102H · 2 aircraft · Minor damage 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.Mar 14, 1999 · N2230F · Substantial damage NTSB 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 damage NTSB 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 damage NTSB DEN85LA110Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310N · Abiquiu, NMThe pilot attempted to takeoff from a rough, unimproved airstrip with a 3% uphill gradient, high density altitude, and gusty crosswind conditions. During the takeoff roll, the pilot lost directional control, lifted the airplane off the ground, cleared a…Apr 3, 1985 · N5060Q · Destroyed NTSB DEN85LA095Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310 · Angel Fire, NMThe acft touched down 1500 ft short of the rwy and the nose gear collapsed. The taxiways were rough and soft yellow chevrons were painted on the taxiways, at the apch end of the rwy. The plt stated that he was concentrating on the apch and did not see the…Mar 14, 1985 · N5515G · Substantial damage NTSB DEN85LA058Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210B · Lordsburg, NMPlt stated that during the flt the rt fuel tank was used until empty at which time the left tank was selected. Aprx 20 minutes after switching tanks and 2 hrs 35 minutes after departure, the engine backfired and subsequently quit. A forced landing was made…Jan 2, 1985 · N101PQ · Substantial damage NTSB DEN85FA055Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 310N · Edgewood, NMThe pvt rated pilot did not hold a multiengine or instrument rating. The pilot and passenger were returning from vacation. A witness near the accident site stated that she saw the aircraft descend out of a low over last at a very steep nose down angle. The…Jan 1, 1985 · N5069Q · Destroyed NTSB DEN85FA009Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 14-19-3A · Pinehill, NMLeft wing failed inflight. Thunderstorms in area at time of crash. Pilot was enroute from California to new jersey, had been flying 4 hours, 18 minutes. Awake at least 7 hours. Transited 1 time zone. No record of weather briefing or flight plan filed. Pilot…Oct 12, 1984 · N8868R · Destroyed NTSB DEN84FA223Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 310H · Questa, NMThe acft collided with rising terrain at the 12500 ft level. The summit was about 200 ft above the crash site. A friend of the plt was interviewed by the iic from NTSB. This friend was the host of the 3 accident victims for the weekend at his gunnison ranch.…Mar 12, 1984 · N1111Q · Destroyed NTSB FTW84LA033Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Truth Or Cons, NMThe plt reported that while the acft was cruising at 10,500 ft MSL, the eng lost power & he was unable to restart it. During an emergency landing, the nose gear hit a rock & collapsed. The acft was checked, but the eng could not be started, when 1st…Oct 22, 1983 · N7400E · Substantial damage NTSB FTW83LA160Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech K35 · Torreon, NMThe pilot, who was not certificated, stated that prior to departure he received a wx briefing by telephone from the fss. Enroute, after making several heading changes to avoid wx he found himself surrounded by low ceiling and precipitation. He decided to make…Mar 18, 1983 · N5395E · Substantial damage NTSB FTW82FQA25Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportBeech P35 · Albuquerque, NMAfter takeoff engine reportedly lost power. The pilot flew it between trees but one wing was separated in the collision with a tree during the forced landing. No reason for the power loss was found.Aug 13, 1982 · N1555Z · Substantial damage NTSB FTW82DA133Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 205 · Albuquerque, NMThe pilot stated that the landing was normal and that he applied light braking for passenger comfort while keeping the aircraft on the runway centerline and looking for the runway end. Heavy braking was applied when the runway end lights were observed. The…Apr 16, 1982 · N8417Z · Substantial damage NTSB DEN80FA008Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 310 · Tucumcari, NMOct 30, 1979 · N1758H · Destroyed NTSB DEN80FQA06Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 210B · Albuquerque, NMOct 14, 1979 · N9591X · Substantial damage NTSB DEN79FQA47Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech 35-33 · Gallop, NMSep 19, 1979 · N9046S · Substantial damage NTSB DEN80FQG06Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 310G · Lovington, NMSep 1, 1979 · N8906Z · Substantial damage NTSB DEN79FQD07Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech 35-C33 · Lordsburg, NMMay 4, 1979 · N5494U · Substantial damage NTSB DEN78FQD35Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech J35 · Silver City, NMSep 7, 1978 · N611T · Substantial damage NTSB DEN78FQA24Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 310 · Albuquerque, NMMay 25, 1978 · N7727Q · Substantial damage NTSB DEN78FQA16Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 185 · Albuquerque, NMApr 9, 1978 · N9921X · Substantial damage NTSB DEN76FQA62Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 310I · Farmington, NMAug 20, 1976 · N8071M · Substantial damage NTSB DEN76DQA51Accident · Minor injuriesClosedMeyers 200 · Tucumcari, NMJun 24, 1976 · N197M · Substantial damage NTSB DEN75FQA41Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 310J · Farmington, NMMay 16, 1975 · N3040L · Substantial damage NTSB DEN75AQA05Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 210A · Santa Fe, NMJul 14, 1974 · N6644X · Substantial damage NTSB DEN74FQA35Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 310K · Albuquerque, NMMar 31, 1974 · N6932L · Substantial damage NTSB DEN74FQA28Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech N35 · Albuquerque, NMJan 31, 1974 · N1260Z · Substantial damage NTSB DEN74FQA26Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 310P · Albuquerque, NMNov 12, 1973 · N5842M · Substantial damage NTSB DEN72FQA13Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech M35 · Albuquerque, NMAug 20, 1971 · N9771R · Substantial damage NTSB DEN72DQD06Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna T310Q · Quemado, NMAug 12, 1971 · N7704Q · Substantial damage NTSB DEN71FQA37Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 310I · Albuquerque, NMJan 13, 1971 · N8131M · Substantial damage NTSB DEN71FQA22Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 310J · Albuquerque, NMOct 19, 1970 · N3153L · Substantial damage NTSB DEN71DQA19Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech D55 · Farmington, NMOct 12, 1970 · N5656K · Substantial damage NTSB DEN70FQD15Accident · No injuriesClosedBellanca 14-19 · Anthony, NMMay 23, 1970 · N8822R · Substantial damage NTSB DEN70FQA13Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 205 · Albuquerque, NMApr 11, 1970 · N1890Z · Substantial damage NTSB DEN69D0144Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech 35-C33 · Eagle Nest, NMNov 30, 1968 · N2083W · Substantial damage NTSB DEN69F0092Accident · No injuriesClosedBellanca 14-193 · Tucumcari, NMSep 25, 1968 · N6853D · Substantial damage NTSB DEN68A0043Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech K35 · Crownpoint, NMMar 5, 1968 · N3067C · Substantial damage NTSB DEN67F0213Accident · No injuriesClosedBellanca 14-19 · Albuquerque, NMFeb 28, 1967 · N8835R · Substantial damage NTSB DEN67D0203Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 185 · Portales, NMJan 15, 1967 · N9806X · Substantial damage NTSB DEN67D0190Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech J35 · Wagon Mound, NMJan 14, 1967 · N8396D · Substantial damage NTSB DEN67D0065Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 210B · Milnesand, NMJul 19, 1966 · N9629X · Substantial damage NTSB DEN66D0358Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 210 · Capitan, NMJun 12, 1966 · N6538X · Substantial damage NTSB FTW66F0540Accident · No injuriesClosedBeechcraft 95-B55 · Clovis, NMFeb 13, 1966 · N5611K · Substantial damage NTSB DEN66F0168Accident · No injuriesClosedBeechcraft 35 · Albuquerque, NMDec 4, 1965 · N7268B · Substantial damage