# 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 NYC95LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA206.md): Cessna 140 · Richmond, RI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1995 · N3174N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply, and his improper positioning of the fuel selector, which resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power.
- [NTSB FTW95LA365](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA365.md): Funk, D.D. B-85C · Grants, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1995 · N89V · Destroyed
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI95LA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA291.md): Cessna 140 · Mio, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1995 · N76429 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's impairment of judgement and performance which led to performing a low altitude maneuver with insufficient altitude for recovery. A factor was the tailwind.
- [NTSB BFO95LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA086.md): Aeronca 7AC · Batavia, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1995 · N2110E · Substantial damage
  > was the the second pilot's loss of directional control during the takeoff roll, and the flight instructor/pilot-in-command's inadequate supervision of the flight instructor/second pilot. A related factor was the flight instructor/second pilot's lack of total…
- [NTSB CHI95LA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA275.md): Luscombe 8E · Lowell, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1995 · N1829K · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI95LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA228.md): Reed RS15 · Ames, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1995 · N964 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The glider pilot's inadequate preflight of the glider by failing to properly secure a push-pull tube to the glider's right ruddervator; and failure of both the glider pilot and the tow pilot to release the tow rope, which led to a stall of the tow airplane.
- [NTSB LAX95LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA247.md): Luscombe 8E · Columbia, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1995 · N1050K · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB LAX95LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA212.md): Tupta-Smith Miniplane DSA-1 · Pacoima, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1995 · N8510 · Substantial damage
  > fuel contamination.
- [NTSB ANC95LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA074.md): Champion 11BC-S · Anchorage, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1995 · N86135 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper compensation for the wind conditions. Factors associated with the accident are gusty winds and associated downdrafts.
- [NTSB FTW95LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA236.md): Luscombe 8A · Farmington, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1995 · N1143B · Substantial damage
  > Failure by the pilot to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB ANC95FA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95FA063.md): Piper J3C-65 · Palmer, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1995 · N32708 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent stall. A factor in the accident was the pilot's emotional reaction to the vehicle travelling through his yard.
- [NTSB FTW95LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA223.md): Cessna 120 · College Station, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1995 · N76856 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain directional control after encountering wake turbulence from a landing airplane. A factor was the tailwind.
- [NTSB BFO95LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA039.md): Piper J3-C65 · Bayport, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1995 · N70234 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper positioning of the fuel selector.
- [NTSB BFO95LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA040.md): Aeronca 7AC · Lakewood, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1995 · N85713 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his inadequate evaluation of the weather conditions which resulted in an overrun. A factor is the sudden windshift.
- [NTSB LAX95FA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95FA145.md): Luscombe 8E · Compton, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 1995 · N2232K · Destroyed
  > The pilot's poor preflight inspection, the mechanic's poor annual inspection, and the leaking fuel caps which allowed water to contaminate the fuel.
- [NTSB SEA95LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA067.md): Cessna 140 · Ogden, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1995 · N3605V · Substantial damage
  > Directional control was not maintained. Factors to the accident were a lack of total experience in type of aircraft and crosswind.
- [NTSB FTW95LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA137.md): Cessna 140 · Fentress, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 1995 · N76981 · Substantial damage
  > The sudden movement of an animal into the path of the aircraft during takeoff roll. Factors were the inability of the pilot to establish a visual lookout down the runway due to the runway's 'crowned' midpoint.
- [NTSB LAX95LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA115.md): Skov-Papworth Q2 · Hollister, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 1995 · N2103 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the takeoff ground roll. The pilot's lack of recent experience is a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB SEA95LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA047.md): Cessna 120 · Scappoose, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 1995 · N77480 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and inadvertent use of the brakes.
- [NTSB FTW95LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA108.md): Craighead Corben JR. ACE · Athens, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 1995 · N30CK · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB ANC95LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA026.md): Piper PA-17 · Dutch Harbor, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 1995 · N4492H · Substantial damage
  > The partial failure of the right brake due to a leaky brake line.
- [NTSB ANC95LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA022.md): Cessna 140 · Tok, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1994 · N89870 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's attempt to fly into known adverse weather. A factor related to the accident was the icing conditions.
- [NTSB LAX95LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA055.md): Luscombe 8E · Hemet, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 1994 · N1217B · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The other aircraft pilot's inadequate bounced landing recovery and his failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB LAX95LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA054.md): Cessna 120 · Torrance, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1994 · N89885 · Substantial damage
  > A blockage in the carburetor heat air duct which limited the effectiveness of the system's ability to prevent the formation of carburetor ice and resulted in a loss of power. A factor in the accident was the soft nature of the recently plowed ground in the…
- [NTSB FTW95LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA065.md): Commonwealth Rearwin 185 · Longmont, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1994 · N93290 · Substantial damage
  > Oil exhaustion and subsequent engine seizure due to a missing oil drain plug. Factors were the inadequate maintenance and the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [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 FTW94LA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA307.md): Cessna 140 · Nenana, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1994 · N89511 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive use of the brakes during the aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC94LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA136.md): Cessna 140 · Willow, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1994 · N76680 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper starting procedures. Factors in the accident were the unavailability of a parking brake and tiedowns to secure the airplane.
- [NTSB ATL94LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA170.md): Piper J-5A · Raeford, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1994 · N31172 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's ostentatious display which resulted in a loss of control of the airplane.
- [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 BFO94LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA158.md): Cessna 140 · Ravenswood, WV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1994 · N2150N · Substantial damage
  > The poorly planned approach which resulted in unporting of fuel from the left fuel tank and loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CHI94LA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA285.md): Luscombe 8E · Hettinger, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1994 · N2501K · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper use of the wheel brakes.
- [NTSB CHI94LA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA278.md): Cessna 120 · Manitowoc, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1994 · N1987V · Substantial damage
  > the private pilot's improper use of brakes during the landing roll. A related factor is his lack of total experience.
- [NTSB NYC94LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA152.md): Aeronca 11AC · Schuylerville, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1994 · N3441E · Substantial damage
  > the pilots failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall/mush.
- [NTSB ANC94LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA065.md): Taylorcraft F-19 · Wassila-Cheri, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1994 · N96330 · Substantial damage
  > Carburetor ice collecting in the carburetor throat and the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat during the extended water taxi.
- [NTSB NYC94LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA095.md): Ercoupe 415-E · Warrenton, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1994 · N3200H · Substantial damage
  > the pilot did not maintain directional control of the airplane during an aborted takeoff, which resulted in the airplane veering off the runway and nosing over. A factor in this accident was the pilot's lack of experience on grass strips in this make and…
- [NTSB ANC94LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA058.md): Piper J5A · Lake George, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1994 · N35395 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during takeoff. A factor in the accident was the bent gear leg.
- [NTSB NYC94LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA088.md): Aeronca 11AC · Berwick, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1994 · N3167E · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight which fail to detect proper operation of the elevator which resulted in the loss of control inflight. A factor is inadequate maintenance which consisted of misrigging of the elevator flight controls.
- [NTSB FTW94LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA153.md): Cessna 120 · Goodyear, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1994 · N89550 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor was the gusty crosswind.
- [NTSB FTW94LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA148.md): Cessna 140 · Lancaster, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 1994 · N111NZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use tie downs and proper assistance during the hand propping engine start.
- [NTSB SEA94LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA108.md): Piper J3C-65 · Snohomish, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1994 · N70277 · Substantial damage
  > Poor in-flight planning/decision. A factor to the accident was: high vegetation.
- [NTSB FTW94LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA143.md): Cessna 140 · Hempstead, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1994 · N2302N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper selection of the strip between the two runways. Factors were the pilot not being familiar with the airstrip and the soft, wet terrain.
- [NTSB SEA94LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA099.md): Luscombe 8E · Coalville, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 1994 · N2728K · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the connecting rod. Factors include the rough uneven terrain encountered during the forced landing.
- [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 LAX94LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA167.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Stallion Spring, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 1994 · N99520 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. His failure to obtain a weather briefing, the low clouds, and the mountainous terrain were factors in the accident.
- [NTSB LAX94LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA161.md): Luscombe 8EZ · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 1994 · N2295K · Substantial damage
  > the flying pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind condition, his failure to maintain directional control, and the inadvertent entry into a ground loop. A factor in the accident was the flying pilot's lack of experience in conventional…
- [NTSB LAX94LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA170.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Santa Paula, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 1994 · N6434C · Substantial damage
  > the existing meteorological conditions that were conducive to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB LAX94LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA131.md): Piper J5A-L4F · Kernville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 1994 · N33029 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper use of the flight controls resulting in his failure to maintain directional control. The existing crosswind is a factor in this accident.
- [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 SEA94LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA050.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Burns, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 1994 · N95169 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot in command's application of excessive braking during the landing roll.

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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
```

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