- Manufacturer (registry)
- FUNK
- Model
- B85C
- Registry code
- 5480208
- Registered
- 61 aircraft
- Type
- Fixed wing single engine
- Engines
- 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats
- 2
- Weight class
- Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed
- 84 mph
- Certification
- Type certificated
- Data sheet
- TCDSA-715
- Holder
- Funk Aeroplane Company
Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.
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Aircraft by year built · 103
| 1939 | 2 |
|---|---|
| 1940 | 8 |
| 1946 | 58 |
| 1947 | 18 |
| 1948 | 3 |
| 1949 | 1 |
| 1955 | 2 |
| 1956 | 8 |
| 1957 | 1 |
| 1959 | 1 |
| 1986 | 1 |
Airworthiness directives that may apply · 1
ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.
Airframe · Funk B85C
AD 75-12-05Support Struts and LongeronsQuery with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT d.ad_number, d.status, d.subject, d.effective_date
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_directive.parquet' d
WHERE d.ad_id IN (SELECT ad_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_directive.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('5480208'))
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WHERE d.ad_id IN (SELECT ad_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_directive.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('5480208'))
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Registered aircraft · 61
N1601NStrahan Ronald R · Girard, KSN1605NGraham Douglas R · Palmer, AKN1607NHuntley Lawrence H · Hernando, FL
See all 61 registered aircraftQuery with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('5480208')
ORDER BY n_number"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 n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
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WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('5480208')
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STCs approved for this model · 33
STC SA00003WIOperation of airplane on unleaded automotive gasoline, 87 minimum antiknock index and leaded automotive gasoline, 88 minimum antiknock index (RON + MON)/2. Intermixing with aviation gasoline also approved.STC SA00079NYInstallation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter kit AFC-K008 on single and multi engine fixed wing light aircraft incorporating Teledyne Continental reciprocating engines of 450 horsepower or less.STC SA00478CHInstallation of Cooper Superflite 102 Fabric.
See all 33 STCsQuery with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT s.stc_number, s.description, s.holder, s.status, s.status_date FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_stc.parquet' s WHERE s.stc_number IN (SELECT stc_number FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_stc_model.parquet' WHERE model_key = 'B85C') ORDER BY s.status = 'Current' DESC, s.stc_number"
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 s.stc_number, s.description, s.holder, s.status, s.status_date FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_stc.parquet' s WHERE s.stc_number IN (SELECT stc_number FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_stc_model.parquet' WHERE model_key = 'B85C') ORDER BY s.status = 'Current' DESC, s.stc_number
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NTSB investigations · 15
Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date.
Of 4 cases NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events
Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings
Of 3 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.
NTSB CEN26FA034Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportFunk B85C · Anderson, INOn November 4, 2025, about 12:45 eastern standard time, a Funk B85C airplane, N24157 was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Anderson, Indiana. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated under the provisions of Title 14 Code of…NTSB GAA17CA217Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportFunk B85C · Cedar City, UTThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll.NTSB CEN15CA166Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportFunk B85C · Leonard, OKThe improper installation of the UP elevator cable turnbuckle which became disconnected during the flight.NTSB CEN11CA033Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportMcClish B85C · New Baden, ILThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing.NTSB FTW95LA365Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFunk, D.D. B-85C · Grants, NMa loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB CHI92LA295Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFunk, D.D. B85C · Buffalo, MNThe contamination of the carburetor, inadequate maintenance inspection by maintenance personnel, and the inadequate maintenance servicing by the pilot/owner.NTSB CHI90DEM06Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportFunk, D.D. B-85C · White Cloud, MIThe passengers disregard of the pilot's instructions and her failure to maintain clearance from the propeller.NTSB SEA77FYC04Accident · No injuriesClosedFunk B85C · Portland, ORNTSB NYC75FNE31Accident · No injuriesClosedFunk B-85C · Westboro, MANTSB DEN73AD014Accident · 1 fatalClosedFunk B85C · Hanksville, UTNTSB LAX72FUQ72Accident · Serious injuriesClosedFunk B85C · Pacoima, CANTSB FTW69A0030Accident · 1 fatalClosedFunk B85C · Carnegie, OKNTSB FTW66A0090Accident · 1 fatalClosedFunk B85C · Sweetwater, TXNTSB FTW65F0049Accident · No injuriesClosedFunk B85C · Austin, TXNTSB UNK65X0652Accident · 2 fatalClosedFairchild C-82 · Vera Cruz, Mexico
Query with SQL
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_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
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FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c."mKey" = a.case_mkey
WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('5480208')
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FAA incident reports · 18
Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date.
Accident 20251104017639AFunk B85C · Anderson, INOn November 4, 2025, at approximately 12:45 eastern time a Funk B85C with one person on board, performed a landing in a bean field and impacted a tree just north of Anderson Indiana. The pilot suffered fatal injuries, and the aircraft sustained substantial…Incident 20181003016649IFunk B85C · Hot Springs, AROn October 3, 2018 at approximately 1200 CDT, N1626N a Funk B85C airplane, registered to [privacy data omitted] and operated by a private pilot, departed Hot Springs, AR (hot) to the west and experienced a loss of engine power at approximately 2500 ft.…Accident 20170405002469AFunk B85C · Cedar City, UTPilot stated taxied to departure runway. Performed checks, stated all working and normal. Upon roll out, pilot stated aircraft started to drift left and he compensated and straightened aircraft, then a violent right turn occurred towards the right side of…
See all 18 incident reportsQuery with SQL
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FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('5480208')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number 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 report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number
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Service difficulty reports
No reports name this modelGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary.