# 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 CEN09CA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA302.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Gallup, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 16, 2009 · N94300 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning. Contributing to the accident was the high density altitude.
- [NTSB CEN09CA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA258.md): Marlin Varieze · Santa Teresa, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 20, 2009 · N77JM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane, his failure to latch the canopy prior to takeoff, and his failure to complete the pretakeoff checklist due to his diverted attention.
- [NTSB WPR09LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA201.md): Brinker / Garner BI-PLANE · Caldwell, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 2009 · N375CB · Substantial damage
  > Loss of control during the landing roll for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR09CA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA126.md): Ercoupe 415-E · Camas, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 19, 2009 · N94805 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged landing flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB ERA09CA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA171.md): Cessna 120 · Woodstock, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 12, 2009 · N57N · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power, as reported by the pilot, for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA128.md): Probst Baby Ace D · Kilgore, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 2009 · N610DD · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's improper fuel planning. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain situational awareness, resulting in him being lost.
- [NTSB WPR09CA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA058.md): Cessna 140 · Preston, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 17, 2008 · N4008N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB ERA09FA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA087.md): Ercoupe 415-D · Sebring, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 2008 · N99154 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's exceedance of the design stress limitations of the airplane.
- [NTSB CEN09CA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA050.md): Aeronca 7CCM · Chadron, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 2, 2008 · N2259E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain direction control of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience.
- [NTSB ERA09CA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA014.md): Piper J3C-50 · Epping, NH · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 12, 2008 · N23267 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight inspection and his decision to fly an unairworthy airplane.
- [NTSB MIA08CA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA201.md): Cox Clyde H Fshr Aero Vsns Clbty · Tampa, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 25, 2008 · N716HJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff due to inadequate maintenance.
- [NTSB MIA08LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA196.md): Cessna 120 · Jesup, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2008 · N77068 · Substantial damage
  > An oil starvation-induced catastrophic engine failure due to the improper installation of the crankshaft expansion plug during engine overhaul.
- [NTSB NYC08CA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA297.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Sebring, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 29, 2008 · N87376 · Substantial damage
  > A bird strike which substantially damaged the propeller and required the engine to be secured. Contributing to the accident was the damaged propeller.
- [NTSB CHI08CA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA208.md): Ercoupe 415-G · West Jefferson, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 23, 2008 · N94413 · Substantial damage
  > The improper preflight planning/preparation by the pilot and the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion during takeoff. Contributing factors were the pilot’s expired flight review and airman medical, the aircraft weight and balance exceeded by the pilot,…
- [NTSB DFW08CA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA185.md): Stits SA3A · St Louis, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 14, 2008 · N134JW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff.
- [NTSB LAX08CA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA204.md): Aeronca 7DC · Elk River, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 29, 2008 · N83056 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB LAX08LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA161.md): Davison Vari Eze · Arlington, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2008 · N644VZ · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DEN08LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA096.md): Commonwealth 185 · Roanoke, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 2008 · N33384 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's physiologic impairment and failure to attain the proper touchdown point during an intentional off airport landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper in-flight planning.
- [NTSB CHI08CA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA127.md): Cessna 140 · Burlington, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 9, 2008 · N89307 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the low altitude at the time of the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB DFW08LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA106.md): Tomblingson-Leathers Breezy RLU-1 · Groveton, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2008 · N3921 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the forced landing. Contributing factors were the non-suitable terrain for the forced landing and the pilot's lack of experience in the airplane.
- [NTSB SEA08CA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA075.md): Cessna 140 · Logan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 9, 2008 · N72957 · Substantial damage
  > The dual-student's excessive brake application, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight.
- [NTSB LAX08CA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA051.md): Luscombe 8E · Brigham City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 20, 2008 · N71730 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the landing gear/ski attachment assembly due to inadequate maintenance.
- [NTSB CHI08CA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA056.md): Ercoupe 415D · Abingdon, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 29, 2007 · N94131 · Substantial damage
  > The loose clamp on the throttle cable which prevented application of engine power. A factor in the accident was the low altitude when the throttle cable slipped.
- [NTSB NYC08CA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA058.md): Fisher Aero Celebrity · White Plains, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 8, 2007 · N43682 · Substantial damage
  > A propeller failure during cruise flight.
- [NTSB NYC08CA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA036.md): Cessna 120 · Ocala, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 13, 2007 · N120AB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment during landing.
- [NTSB DEN08CA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08CA026.md): Cessna 140 · Poultney, VT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 5, 2007 · N89120 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's attempt to land on an unimproved airstrip resulting in a ground loop/swerve. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's poor judgement in attempting to land on an unsuitable runway and the unsuitable runway conditions.
- [NTSB ANC08CA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA005.md): Taylorcraft F-19 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 20, 2007 · N6628N · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's delayed remedial action during the takeoff roll, which resulted in an overrun during an aborted takeoff, and a collision with trees.
- [NTSB LAX07CA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA283.md): Luscombe 8E · Ramona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 29, 2007 · N2826K · Substantial damage
  > the installation and subsequent failure of an incorrect part, which jammed in one wheel's brake caliper and induced the pilot's loss of directional control.
- [NTSB DFW07CA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA195.md): Cessna 140 · Lubbock, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 8, 2007 · N72699 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing. A contributing factor was the flight instructor's delay in taking remedial action.
- [NTSB LAX07CA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA252.md): Cessna 140 · Olympia, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 15, 2007 · N4084N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB NYC07LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA192.md): Piper J-3 · Frenchtown, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2007 · N6429H · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA07LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA217.md): Taylorcraft BF12 · West Linn, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2007 · N13060 · Substantial damage
  > The corrosion, fatigue fracture, and subsequent separation of the left wing lift strut attachment fitting. Also causal was the inadequate maintenance and annual inspection by the owner/pilot/mechanic.
- [NTSB DFW07CA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA177.md): Aeronca Champion · Kirbyville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 25, 2007 · N9870B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain directional control during takeoff roll as result of the failure of the airplane's tailwheel's steering arm.
- [NTSB MIA07LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07LA124.md): Dennis M. Durgin Junior Ace · Dover-Foxcroft, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2007 · N9778N · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed following total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, resulting in a stall/mush, uncontrolled descent, and in-flight collision with trees.
- [NTSB SEA07CA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA176.md): Commonwealth 185 · Redlands, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 22, 2007 · N92827 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate weather evaluation which resulted in the airplane's lack of climb performance and subsequent collision with terrain. Contributing factors included the downdraft and the high temperature.
- [NTSB SEA07CA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA128.md): Forney F-1 · Morgan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 18, 2007 · N3007G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance of the hill on final approach to a landing. Contributing factors were the downdraft weather condition, the hilly terrain, and his lack of familiarity with the geographical area.
- [NTSB ANC07CA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07CA025.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Hope, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 3, 2007 · N44233 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable taxi area, which resulted in a loss of control during the taxi from landing.
- [NTSB SEA07CA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA054.md): Cessna 140 · Murrieta, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 23, 2007 · N2006V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive application of brakes during taxi after landing, resulting in a nose over.
- [NTSB DEN07CA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07CA052.md): Cessna 120 · La Salle, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 17, 2007 · N1670V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the ground. Contributing factors included the pilot's intentional low pass and his misjudging his altitude.
- [NTSB SEA07CA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA047.md): Cessna 140 · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 14, 2007 · N18WB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive use of the airplane's wheel brakes, which resulted in a nose over during landing.
- [NTSB LAX07LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA081.md): Cessna 140 · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 2006 · N9198Z · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot under instruction to maintain directional control of the airplane and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision.
- [NTSB CHI07LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA039.md): Cessna 140 · Vienna, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 2006 · N76379 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fatigued crankshaft cluster gear bolts and the inadequate major overhaul of the engine that was last performed by other maintenance personnel. An additional cause was a subsequent major engine overhaul not…
- [NTSB CHI07CA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA031.md): Cessna 120 · Perryville, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 23, 2006 · N1915N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing which resulted in an overload of the tailwheel attachment structure in the fuselage.
- [NTSB CHI06LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA268.md): Windler Tri Q2 · Branson, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 2006 · N6628K · Destroyed
  > Fatigue failure, originating in an area of surface corrosion, of the right elevator mid span hinge pin and the subsequent failure of the elevator torque tube. Additional causes are the separation of the elevator from the airframe due to the hinge pin and…
- [NTSB ANC06LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06LA129.md): Piper J5A · North Pole, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 2006 · N35395 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation during cruise flight, and an emergency landing.
- [NTSB NYC06CA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA188.md): Cessna 120 · Ashland, KY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 30, 2006 · N1981V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel tank selection, which resulted in fuel starvation and a subsequent loss of engine power. A factor in the accident was the trees.
- [NTSB DEN06CA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06CA106.md): Cessna 140 · Cunningham, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 28, 2006 · N89669 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the aborted takeoff. A contributing factor was the mud.
- [NTSB ANC06LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06LA094.md): Luscombe 8E · Willow, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2006 · N2438K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged distance/altitude during landing, which resulted in an undershoot and an in-flight collision with trees.
- [NTSB SEA06CA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA144.md): Piper PA-11 · Turner, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 15, 2006 · N4706H · Substantial damage
  > The passenger's inadvertent activation of the airplane's brakes during the landing roll, resulting in the pilot's loss of control and subsequent nose over. A factor was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation by not briefing the passenger about…
- [NTSB DFW06CA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA185.md): Cessna 120 · Rockwall, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 15, 2006 · N2591N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for existing wind conditions. A contributing factor was the prevailing crosswind.

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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=6

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