# Funk B85C - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 5480208 - Manufacturer (registry): FUNK - Model: B85C - Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine - Engines: 1 - Seats: 2 - Data sheet: TCDS A-715 - Registered aircraft: 61 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/funk-b85c ## ADs that may apply - [AD 75-12-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-12-05): Support Struts and Longerons · Funk Funk C, B, B75L (Army UC-92) and 1 more. Effective Jun 5, 1975 ## NTSB investigations (15, newest 10) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB CEN26FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26FA034), Nov 4, 2025: Funk B85C (N24157), Anderson, IN, substantial damage, 1 fatal, investigation ongoing - [NTSB GAA17CA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA217), Apr 5, 2017: Funk B85C (N81173), Cedar City, UT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll. - [NTSB CEN15CA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA166), Mar 6, 2015: Funk B85C (N81194), Leonard, OK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The improper installation of the UP elevator cable turnbuckle which became disconnected during the flight. - [NTSB CEN11CA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA033), Oct 22, 2010: McClish B85C (N1611N), New Baden, IL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing. - [NTSB FTW95LA365](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA365), Aug 27, 1995: Funk, D.D. B-85C (N89V), Grants, NM, destroyed. Probable cause: a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. - [NTSB CHI92LA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA295), Sep 29, 1992: Funk, D.D. B85C (N1609N), Buffalo, MN, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE CONTAMINATION OF THE CARBURETOR, INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE INSPECTION BY MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL, AND THE INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE SERVICING BY THE PILOT/OWNER. - [NTSB CHI90DEM06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DEM06), Jul 8, 1990: Funk, D.D. B-85C (N77721), White Cloud, MI, no damage. Probable cause: THE PASSENGERS DISREGARD OF THE PILOT'S INSTRUCTIONS AND HER FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE FROM THE PROPELLER. - [NTSB SEA77FYC04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA77FYC04), Nov 4, 1976: Funk B85C (N77705), Portland, OR, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC75FNE31](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC75FNE31), Mar 18, 1975: Funk B-85C (N77703), Westboro, MA, substantial damage - [NTSB DEN73AD014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN73AD014), Sep 26, 1972: Funk B85C (N1636N), Hanksville, UT, destroyed, 1 fatal All 15: https://openairdocs.org/model/funk-b85c/ntsb ## FAA accident and incident reports (18, newest 10) From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [Accident 20251104017639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251104017639A), Nov 4, 2025: Funk B85C (N24157), Anderson, IN, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. On 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… - [Incident 20181003016649I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20181003016649I), Oct 3, 2018: Funk B85C (N1626N), Hot Springs, AR, Minor damage. On 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… - [Accident 20170405002469A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170405002469A), Apr 5, 2017: Funk B85C (N81173), Cedar City, UT, Substantial damage. Pilot stated taxied to departure runway. Performed checks, stated all working and normal. Upon roll out, pilot stated aircraft started to drift left and he… - [Accident 20150306003759A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150306003759A), Mar 6, 2015: Funk B85C (N81194), Leonard, OK, Substantial damage. A VFR flight departed 1025 CST from jones riverside airport tulsa, OK. (Krvs) flew to haskell municipal airport (2K9) for landings and takeoffs. They had… - [Accident 20101022052549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20101022052549A), Oct 22, 2010: Funk B85C (N1611N), New Baden, IL, Substantial damage. Pilot encountered loss of lift due to wind while approaching grass runway and landed short causing substantial damage to the landing gear. - [Accident 19960922029999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960922029999A), Sep 22, 1996: Mclish B85C (N81196), Wheaton, MN, Substantial damage. Aircraft landed long and struck a runway marker. - [Accident 19950827043619A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950827043619A), Aug 27, 1995: Mclish B85C (N89V), Grants, NM, Destroyed. Reported power loss on climbout. Cartwheeled landing in rough terrain. 230LBS over gross. No engine anomalies. - [Incident 19930825038129I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930825038129I), Aug 25, 1993: Mclish B85C (N81196), Sioux Falls, SD, Minor damage. Pilot ground looped on rollout. Departed runway. Hit concrete block. Returned to runway. - [Accident 19920929039229A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920929039229A), Sep 29, 1992: Mclish B85C (N1609N), Buffalo, MN, Substantial damage. Engine quit on downwind. Struck trees. Carb fouled with sealant. Shoddy,improper repairs parts engine area. - [Incident 19911010051689I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19911010051689I), Oct 10, 1991: Mclish B85C (N77720), Red Bluff, CA, Minor damage. Wheel caught on dirt on landing. Braked. Aircraft spun and went over a 10 foot drop. All 18: https://openairdocs.org/model/funk-b85c/incidents ## Complete lists - aircraft: 61, https://openairdocs.org/model/funk-b85c/aircraft - ads: 1, https://openairdocs.org/model/funk-b85c/ads - incidents: 18, https://openairdocs.org/model/funk-b85c/incidents --- From OpenAirDocs.org, an independent open copy of FAA data. Only the Federal Register edition on govinfo.gov is the official legal text of an AD.