# NTSB investigations: Continental C85 series: In flight collision with object NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports. ## Latest cases - [NTSB CHI04CA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA288.md): Aeronca 7BCM · St. James, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 26, 2004 · N4179E · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during the go-around. Factors were the sun glare and the trees. - [NTSB CHI04LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA003.md): Luscombe 8E · Orange City, IA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 2003 · N1909K · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance from the trees while manuevering at a low altitude. A factor was the trees. - [NTSB CHI03LA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA282.md): Cessna 140 · Edwardsburg, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2003 · N140GS · Substantial damage > The pilot not maintaining altitude/clearance from the power line during his low level cruise. Factors were the power transmission line, the lake, and low altitude flight. - [NTSB CHI03LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA241.md): Young Pietenpol Air Camper · Peru, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2003 · N81171 · Destroyed > The pilot not maintaining altitude/clearance from the trees during the landing. A factor was the trees he impacted. - [NTSB DEN03FA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03FA087.md): Ercoupe 415D · Los Lunas, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 25, 2003 · N93971 · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the transmission wire. Contributing factors were the high wind, the pilot's decision to make a low-altitude turn onto the crosswind leg, and the power line. - [NTSB NYC03LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA102.md): Cessna 140 · Suffolk, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 2003 · N72942 · Substantial damage > The pilot's misjudgment of his altitude from the wheat field during the execution of a go-around. - [NTSB SEA01LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA138.md): Cessna 120 · Troutdale, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2001 · N90077 · Destroyed > the pilot's inadvertent visual flight rules ( VFR) flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) during cruise flight. Factors include his attention being diverted to the indications presented by his Global Positioning System (GPS), and low ceiling… - [NTSB FTW00LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA213.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Stephenville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2000 · N99236 · Substantial damage > The collision with a bird while in cruise flight. - [NTSB FTW99LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA236.md): Aeronca 7DC · Helena, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1999 · N4526E · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's low altitude. - [NTSB FTW99LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA208.md): Piper J3C-65 · Sanger, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1999 · N42378 · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain clearance with the power line. - [NTSB SEA99LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA036.md): Piper J-5A · Rexburg, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 1999 · N28123 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines. - [NTSB FTW99LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA042.md): Holiman Pietenpol Aircamper · England, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1998 · N396S · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the powerline while maneuvering. - [NTSB FTW98FA377](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA377.md): Jodel F11-3 · Beeville, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1998 · N8122 · Destroyed > The failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain obstacle clearance during an intentional low altitude maneuver. - [NTSB NYC98LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA147.md): Cessna 140 · Gansevoort, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1998 · N1689V · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to continue the landing attempt too far down the runway. - [NTSB NYC98LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA051.md): Piper J-3C-65 · Albany, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1997 · N1469N · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision and failure to turn off the carburetor heat during the go-around. Related factors were: the pilot's lack of experience in make and model, and the proximity of trees. - [NTSB NYC95LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA036.md): Piper J3C · Waldoboro, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1994 · N98542 · Substantial damage > The pilot's premature lift off which resulted in insufficient climb performance and collision with trees. - [NTSB CHI94LA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA311.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Cassoday, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1994 · N82114 · Destroyed > the attempted low level flight/maneuver with inadequate visual lookout by the pilot-in-command. - [NTSB ATL94LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA067.md): Cessna 140 · Celina, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1994 · N76342 · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper altitude, and his failure to maintain clearance from the transmission wire. - [NTSB BFO94LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA039.md): Cessna 120 · Chittenango, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 1994 · N1626V · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate planning/decision to take off with the presence of a tailwind. - [NTSB SEA94LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA046.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Manila, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 1994 · N4244A · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance. Factors include a tailwind, gusts, and a tree just off the departure end of the field used for takeoff. - [NTSB LAX93LA349](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA349.md): Culver LFA · Sonoma, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1993 · N41729 · Substantial damage > the airport management's failure to provide notice of the banner operation and to close the runway. An additional cause was the banner operator's failure to ensure that the runway on which he placed his banner equipment was closed. - [NTSB SEA93LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA098.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Helena, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1993 · N94142 · Destroyed > The inadequate lookout by the PIC and his failure to maintain clearance from electrical wires. A factor relating to the accident was the presence of electrical wires near the approach end of the airstrip. - [NTSB SEA91LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA242.md): Aeronca 7DC · Yellow Pine, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1991 · N9654H · Destroyed > Improper inflight planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in inadvertent flight into a box canyon and subsequent collision with trees, when there was insufficient space to reverse course and the aircraft would not outclimb rising terrain. The terrain… - [NTSB LAX90LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA012.md): Culver VEE · Santa Paula, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1989 · N3036K · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed for a positive rate of climb. - [NTSB ATL88LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA121.md): Cessna 140 · Easley, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 1988 · N2233N · Substantial damage > The plt rptd that he attempted to land at the 2,000 ft strip in a 15 kt tailwind. The airplane touched down long, and he elected to abort the ldg and takeoff again. During initial climb, he felt the tailwheel hit trees located at the end of the rwy. He… - [NTSB FTW88FA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88FA057.md): Cessna 120 · Ada, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 1988 · N2431N · Destroyed > The pilot was flying low up the river and hit the upper strand of a two strand high voltage power line. Both the pilot and passenger received serious injuries when the airplane crashed on a sand-bar in the river. - [NTSB MIA86LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA193.md): Culver V · Deland, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1986 · N80273 · Substantial damage > The plt stated that on his landing apch he reduced the power too soon, the acft stalled and collided with trees and crashed 150 feet short of the runway. - [NTSB ATL86FA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86FA178.md): Cessna 120 · Marlton, NJ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1986 · N89789 · Destroyed > About 10 min after takeoff, the acft collided with trees & crashed while the plts were performing aerobatic maneuvers. According to witnesses, aerobatics were being performed at an about 500 ft AGL. They rprtd that the plts had made an overhead maneuver… - [NTSB ATL85FA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FA140.md): Cessna 140 · Hawesville, KY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1985 · N72587 · Destroyed > The acft collided with and sunk into the Ohio river following a wing separation after contacting the lowest wire in a set of 3 power lines which spanned the river. Two other wires were located above the set of 3 power lines. Witnesses on and near the river… - [NTSB CHI85FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85FA059.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Wixom, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1984 · N2047H · Destroyed > The acft collided with power lines while on final approach for a landing. The passenger related that the sun was very low on the horizon, and while looking toward the sun & haze, the visibility was limited. As the acft turned on final approach, a large flock… - [NTSB SEA82DA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DA114.md): Mong Sport 1 · Battleground, WA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 17, 1982 · N610S · Substantial damage > The pilot tookoff from a rough turf field adjacent to a school after a parade featuring his plane. The day was hot and the field was short. The pilot was unable to clear 60 foot trees and impacted the ground. - [NTSB MKC82DA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82DA105.md): Cessna 120 · Gardner, KS · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 17, 1982 · N1993V · Substantial damage > During takeoff, the aircraft struck a fence near the departure end of the runway. After hitting the fence, it traveled about 37 yards before nosing over in an adjacent wheat field. The field was soft due to recent rains. The pilot said the 1300 ft runway was… - [NTSB SEA82DA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DA078.md): Cessna 140 · Buena Vista, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · May 23, 1982 · N73056 · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that while looking out the left side window something impacted the windshield causing broken plexiglass to enter the cabin and injure both the pilot and the passenger. He then noticed that the airspeed was low and proceeded to lower the nose… ## The whole list in SQL Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS: ```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."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('17008') AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 220)) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=17008&occurrence=220 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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