# FAA incident reports: Continental C85-12F A list on [Continental C85-12F](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-c85-12f.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. - [Incident 20260412003669I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260412003669I.md): Aeronca 7AC-CONV · Gettysburg, PA · Apr 12, 2026 · N85243 · Minor damage > Student pilot was landing on runway 24 at Gettysburg Regional Airport (W05). Upon touchdown, tailwheel malfunctioned giving the student pilot no rudder authority causing the aircraft to ground loop off the runway and graze the right wing. Student pilot and… - [Accident 20250525006069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250525006069A.md): Griggs John 701 · Geneva, OH · May 25, 2025 · N514JG · Substantial damage · 1 fatal > The aircraft with [privacy data omitted]pilot and mechanic/pilot departed Germack Airport (7D9), Geneva oh runway 19 on a post maintenance flight. The aircraft was unable to attain a sufficient postitive rate of climb. After turning crosswind the aircraft… - [Accident 20240703008869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240703008869A.md): Cessna 140 · Laramie, WY · Jul 3, 2024 · N3043S · Substantial damage > Pilot switched fuel selector to the off position instead of the opposite fuel tank. He was at 300 feet altitude and didn't have time to switch the selector back to a proper tank. Landed in a wet area and the aircraft flipped over on its back causing… - [Accident 20240413003359A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240413003359A.md): Cessna 140 · Holt, FL · Apr 13, 2024 · N4064N · Substantial damage > Pilot states that while on short final to the grass strip, he mismanaged his sink rate. As a result, upon touch down, the aircraft bounced and flipped over onto its back. No injuries. Aircraft is substantially damaged. - [Accident 20221005016269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20221005016269A.md): Aeronca 7BCM · San Antonio, TX · Oct 5, 2022 · N119TX · Substantial damage > Attempting to demonistrate a 3 point landing. Bounced aircraft, and yawed 90 degrees. Added power to climb out, landing gear struck bridge wall that spans the creek runway crossing. Aircraft came to a rest in the creek bed. - [Accident 20190821018039A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190821018039A.md): Cessna 120 · Livermore, CA · Aug 21, 2019 · N4237N · Substantial damage > On 21 August 2019 at 11:50 am PDT, aircraft N4237N, a Cessna 120, was involved in an off field landing/crash off the departure end of Livermore municipal airports runway 25L. [privacy data omitted], Was the sole person and pilot at the time of the event. She… - [Accident 20170902011109A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170902011109A.md): Dedeaux Gary G GN-1 · Elba, AL · Sep 2, 2017 · N168BD · Substantial damage > On 9/2/2017 at around 0900 local a pilot and his passenger attempted to take off downhill at his family farms unapproved grass strip. The engine made power and the aircraft broke ground and reached 10 feet in altitude before the pilot noticed the aircraft was… - [Accident 20140405005049A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140405005049A.md): Terry F King Zenith 701 · Labelle, FL · Apr 5, 2014 · N410KT · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that after checking the fuel quantity and balance and engine oil, he taxied that aircraft to runway 14 where performed mag checks. When asked what kind of RPM drop he got he replied that there was no RPM drop, nor did he ever get a mag drop… - [Incident 20130516007669I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130516007669I.md): Prestridge Robert L Merlin GT · Halls, TN · May 16, 2013 · N414BJ · Minor damage > On may 16th approximately 1230 hr the owner/operator of N414BJ a Merlin Gt was conducting takeoff and landings at Halls municipal airport. The pilot conducted 2 takeoff and landings on runway 36, he switched to runway 18 due to the winds shifting and favoring… - [Accident 20121024027189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20121024027189A.md): Aeronca 7CCM · North Hampton, NH · Oct 24, 2012 · N4567E · Substantial damage > On first supervised solo flight [privacy data omitted] was attempting to land on runway 20 (2100 ft, grass), at Hampton, NH. (7B3). On first & second attempts she bounced, applied power and went around. On third approach traffic (a small helicopter) was on… - [Accident 20090624008689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090624008689A.md): Amtr GN1AIRCAMPER · Midlothian/Wax, TX · Jun 24, 2009 · N1736 · Substantial damage > (-23) On 06/24/09, around 0800 CST, [privacy data omitted], a privat pilot, took off from midway regional airport (jwy) to practice touch and go's in N1746, a homebuilt aircamper aircraft. After touchdown, the aircraft veered to the left. The pilot failed to… - [Incident 20020408007849I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020408007849I.md): Luscom 8A · Denver, CO · Apr 8, 2002 · N1350K · Minor damage > (-23) While landing on runway tail bounced and tail wheel spring bolt failed. No steering control. Aircraft towed off runway without incident. - [Incident 20020316004319I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020316004319I.md): Luscom 8A · Erie, CO · Mar 16, 2002 · N1350K > (-23) At approximately 1015AM mountain standard time, on March 16, 2002 at the Erie, Colorado, Tri-County Airport (48V), Mr. Roberts was observed hand-propping a Luscombe model 8-A. There was no one in the cockpit at the controls. The FAA inspector,… - [Incident 19940512025539I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940512025539I.md): Amtrsg JODELD11 · Salt Lake City, UT · May 12, 1994 · N1865 · Minor damage > Cleared runway and stopped on taxiway. A gust of wind blew aircraft up on nose. Damage to prop and carburetor air bo - [Incident 19930804032399I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930804032399I.md): Bbavia 11AC · Shelby, MI · Aug 4, 1993 · N3469E · Minor damage > Engine failed on local flight. Made off airport landing. Found NR4 cylinder valve had failed. - [Accident 19930603016799A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930603016799A.md): Amtraa Juniorace · Traverse City, MI · Jun 3, 1993 · N17BA · Substantial damage > Ground looped on landing roll. Dragged wing. Gear collapsed. Unlubricated tailwheel bearing froze. Gear fatigued. - [Incident 19900412018659I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900412018659I.md): Bbavia 7AC · Branson, MO · Apr 12, 1990 · N84055 · Minor damage > Unable to control RPM. Forced landing. Found throttle control rod disconnected from throttle arm on carburetor. - [Accident 19890425010279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890425010279A.md): Bbavia 7AC · Marseilles, IL · Apr 25, 1989 · N85243 · Substantial damage > Took off uphill on Private strip into rising terrain. Caught tail wheel on a wire, stalled and impacted off airport - [Accident 19860817058519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860817058519A.md): Bbavia 7AC · Republic, MO · Aug 17, 1986 · N84055 · Substantial damage > Go around from low pass over intended landing site was sluggish. Sideloads collapsed landing gear at touchdown. - [Incident 19810721048109I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810721048109I.md): Bbavia 7AC · Point Lookout, MO · Jul 21, 1981 · N84055 · Minor damage > During takeoff and landing practice the pilot ground looped the aircraft after a full stall landing. - [Incident 19791124046979I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19791124046979I.md): Luscom 8A · Kent, WA · Nov 24, 1979 · N77935 · Minor damage > When landing, gusty crosswind forced aircraft off runway, striking two parked aircraft. Damaged all. - [Accident 19760913028369A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760913028369A.md): Luscom 8A · Fairbanks, AK · Sep 13, 1976 · N1492B · Substantial damage > Elbow fittings partially plugged,sealant material. - [Accident 19740425010499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740425010499A.md): Blanca 7AC · San Jose, CA · Apr 25, 1974 · N83023 · Substantial damage - [Accident 19730603013739A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730603013739A.md): Blanca 7AC · Hunter, KS · Jun 3, 1973 · N84055 · Substantial damage > Plt struck tree drg downwind takeoff climb,sod 1300FT rwy had upslope. ## The whole list in SQL Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS: ```sql SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet' WHERE engine_model_code IN ('17125') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-c85-12f/incidents --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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