# NTSB investigations: Continental C85 series

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.

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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB ATL98LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA035.md): Piper J5-A · Vero Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 1998 · N38645 · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [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 IAD98LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA011.md): Silvaire Luscombe 8B · Bluefield, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1997 · N5PL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane.
- [NTSB NYC98LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA007.md): Cessna 120 · Prince George, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1997 · N1856N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain takeoff climb, and his delay in aborting the takeoff. A contributing factor was soft terrain.
- [NTSB NYC98LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA005.md): Cessna 120 · Mineral Wells, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1997 · N76898 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power to a blockage in the carburetor resulting in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB FTW97LA341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA341.md): Burgess Skyhopper · Jonesboro, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1997 · N4186C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain/maintain the aircraft's airspeed. Factors were the high density altitude and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB IAD97LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA119.md): Luscombe LL-8-F · Carrollton, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1997 · N1871K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB SEA97LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA187.md): Cessna 140 · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1997 · N76233 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB LAX97LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA273.md): Cessna 140 · Pacoima, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1997 · N76102 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during landing.
- [NTSB LAX97FA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97FA259.md): Piper J3C-85 · Bullhead City, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1997 · N3339N · Destroyed
  > improper judgement of the pilot by intentionally performing low level maneuvers, and his misjudgment of a level-off over water.
- [NTSB SEA97LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA167.md): Cessna 140 · Arlington, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1997 · N4275N · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the right-main landing gear axle after landing.
- [NTSB FTW97LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA266.md): Ercoupe Ercoupe 415-C · Huntsville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1997 · N99739 · Substantial damage
  > Inadvertent stall due to the student pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and a proper descent rate. A factor was the inadequate supervision by the flight instructor.
- [NTSB LAX97LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA223.md): Cessna 140 · Columbia, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1997 · N4293N · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during a bounced landing recovery.
- [NTSB LAX97LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA216.md): Cessna 120 · Hollister, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1997 · N1819N · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's excessive use of right rudder during the initial stages of the takeoff ground roll, which resulted in his failure to maintain directional control. The unfavorable wind was a related factor.
- [NTSB NYC97LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA112.md): Luscombe LL-8-E · Charlottesville, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1997 · N1750K · Substantial damage
  > The left main landing gear collapsed due to corrosion.
- [NTSB CHI97LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA145.md): Ercoupe 415-G · Colusa, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1997 · N94415 · Substantial damage
  > improper installation of the rocker arm assembly by maintenance personnel which led to the failure of the rocker arm. A factor was the soft terrain.
- [NTSB CHI97LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA143.md): Cessna 140 · Fulton, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 1997 · N76122 · Substantial damage
  > a malfunction of the engine's carburetor that was associated with a spalled carburetor float fulcrum pin which resulted in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB IAD97LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA066.md): Globe GC-1-A · Wilmington, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1997 · N80523 · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing, which resulted in a collision with trees. Related factors were: the crosswind, and lack of experience in the make and model of airplane.
- [NTSB MIA97LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA132.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Bushnell, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 1997 · N3263H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a visual lookout and altitu de while on final approach to landing resulting in an in-flight collision with a fence and subsequent collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CHI97LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA101.md): Aeronca 7CCM · Carson, ND · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 1997 · N85257 · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to ice in the fuel line. A factor was inadequate maintenance and inspection.
- [NTSB CHI97FA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97FA095.md): Cessna 140 · Big Lake, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 1997 · N77166 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's maneuvers which exceeded the design stress limits of the airplane and resulted in structural overload of the horizontal tail followed by a structural overload of the wings.
- [NTSB ANC97LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA020.md): Cessna 140 · Gustavus, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 1997 · N2400N · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. The soft terrain was a related factor.
- [NTSB LAX97LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA077.md): Cessna 140 · Emigrant Gap, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 1996 · N76857 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudgment of altitude/clearance while attempting a precautionary landing on a closed, snow covered runway.
- [NTSB MIA97LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA029.md): Luscombe 8A · Charlotte, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 1996 · N1378K · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot maintain directional control of the aircraft, while landing. The proximity of trees was a related factor.
- [NTSB IAD97LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA013.md): Cessna 140 · Wakefield, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1996 · N83N · Substantial damage
  > uncommanded operation of the parking brake, due to a missing tension spring, which resulted in locked brakes and subsequent nose over of the airplane during landing.
- [NTSB SEA96LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA210.md): Cessna 120 · Nampa, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1996 · N2595N · Substantial damage
  > the solo student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop/swerve.
- [NTSB FTW96LA359](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA359.md): Fernandez Baby ACE D · New Raymer, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1996 · N316F · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control for reasons undetermined.
- [NTSB CHI96LA337](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA337.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Wausau, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1996 · N94196 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area, and his misjudgment of distance and speed, while attempting to minimize the effect of crossing an uneven area on the runway. The uneven runway condition was a related factor.
- [NTSB SEA96FA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96FA185.md): Aeronca 7CCM · Marsing, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1996 · N2836E · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s), and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering for a forced landing, which resulted in a stall and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CHI96LA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA285.md): Ramesbotham CH701 · N. Sioux City, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1996 · N4053G · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's delay in switching fuel tanks which resulted in fuel starvation. Factors associated with the accident were the low altitude at which the loss of engine power occurred and the powerline which was contacted.
- [NTSB ANC96LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA122.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Northway, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1996 · N2502B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning during a low pass of a remote airstrip and his inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor in the accident was unfavorable wind conditions.
- [NTSB CHI96LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA270.md): Geide SPORT-A · Slater, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1996 · N1033B · Substantial damage
  > failure of a #2 connecting rod bolt, which led to a jammed connecting rod and subsequent overload separation of the #2 cylinder. A factor relating to the accident was: lack of suitable terrain for an emergency landing.
- [NTSB LAX96LA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA282.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Page, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1996 · N2915H · Substantial damage
  > decision of the pilot to operate the airplane with an inoperative transfer pump and inaccurate fuel consumption calculations.
- [NTSB MIA96LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA178.md): Cessna 140 · Holt, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1996 · N2102N · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s) during a go-around, which result in the aircraft being unable to climb above trees at the departure end of the runway.
- [NTSB ATL96LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA097.md): Cessna 140 · Jacksboro, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1996 · N72438 · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s), which resutled in a forced landing and subsequent in-flight collision with trees and the terrain.
- [NTSB NYC96LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA132.md): Cessna 140A · Edinboro, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1996 · N3788V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent nose over. The tailwind was a related factor.
- [NTSB SEA96LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA108.md): Cessna 120 · Rimrock, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1996 · N2965N · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff, and his excessive use of brakes while decelerating the airplane during the aborted takeoff. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's loading the airplane above its maximum gross weight, high density…
- [NTSB SEA96LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA105.md): Cessna 140 · Puyallup, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1996 · N72344 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and failure to maintain runway alignment during a go-around. The pilot's improper flare for landing was a related factor.
- [NTSB CHI96LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA188.md): Gray Miniplane DSA-1-G · Astoria, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1996 · N611SU · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the terrain while performing an aerobatic maneuver.
- [NTSB NYC96LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA115.md): Luscombe 8E · Macedon, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1996 · N2189B · Substantial damage
  > a blocked gascolator, inadequate maintenance, and the pilot's decision to fly with a known fuel flow deficiency, which resulted in a loss of engine power, forced landing, and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB NYC96LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA091.md): Cessna 140 · Houlton, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 1996 · N2001N · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to select the fullest fuel tank prior to takeoff which resulted in fuel starvation during the initial takeoff climb.
- [NTSB ANC96LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA055.md): Piper PA-11 · Paxson, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 1996 · N4791M · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's selection of an unsuitable off airport landing site. Factors associated with the accident were the soft and snow covered terrain.
- [NTSB CHI96LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA111.md): Cessna 140 · Ulysses, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1996 · N76632 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll, and his improper use of brakes and elevator control, while aborting the takeoff. A factor relating to the accident was the gusty wind condition.
- [NTSB CHI96LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA054.md): Bitonti Wittman WT-8 · Plymouth, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1995 · N88TK · Destroyed
  > a stuck exhaust valve resulting in an overtemperature condition of the cylinder, the pilot's continued operation without corrective maintenance, and his failure to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB ANC96LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA022.md): Piper PA-11 · Delta Junction, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1995 · N4589M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight preparation/planning, and his improper in flight decision making. Factors associated with the accident are the gusty crosswinds and associated turbulence.
- [NTSB ATL96FA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96FA006.md): Luscombe 8E · Picayune, MS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1995 · N71590 · Substantial damage
  > a worn left magneto distributor gear, which resulted in a loss of engine power; and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with the ground.
- [NTSB LAX96LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA010.md): Cessna 140 · Dixon, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1995 · N1782V · Substantial damage
  > fuel starvation due to debris blocking the carburetor main jet.
- [NTSB FTW96FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA004.md): Aeronca 7AC · Roanoke, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1995 · N85636 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate weather evaluation and encounter with a sudden windshift and tailwind. The wind gusts and turbulence were factors.
- [NTSB CHI95LA321](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA321.md): Cessna 140 · Boyne Falls, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1995 · N76919 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve.
- [NTSB ANC95LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA162.md): Cessna 140 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1995 · N89138 · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance from terrain during a low pass over a prospective (off-airport) landing area. Factors relating to the accident were: the 'flat' lighting condition, and uneven terrain.

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## 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'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=17008&page=10

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