# 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 CHI06LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA191.md): Cessna 120 · Laporte, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2006 · N3089N · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot and the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion during takeoff. A contributing factor was the runway marker.
- [NTSB MIA06LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06LA118.md): Ercoupe 415C · Panacea, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 2006 · N99355 · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in the airplane descending and impacting trees during the approach. A possible contributing factor was the pilot's pre-existing cardiovascular condition.
- [NTSB SEA06CA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA101.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Vaughn, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 20, 2006 · N2426H · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL06CA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06CA056.md): Cessna 140 · Pageland, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 29, 2006 · N76688 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing resulting in the airplane veering to the right, colliding with a runway light, and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB LAX06CA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA127.md): Cessna 140 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 11, 2006 · N89166 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper use of the flight controls during landing, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB SEA06CA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA051.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Arlington, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 12, 2006 · N93788 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive descent rate and his delay in taking action to reduce the descent rate which resulted in an in-flight collision with the runway during an emergency landing. Contributing factors were the total loss of engine oil pressure and the pilot's…
- [NTSB CHI06CA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA066.md): Cessna 120 · Hibbing, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 14, 2006 · N76203 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot used a rough frozen lake for takeoff which resulted in the overload failure of the landing ski. A factor was the rough frozen lake.
- [NTSB ATL06CA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06CA017.md): Cessna 120 · Woodstock, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 18, 2005 · N57N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive braking resulted in a nose over during landing roll.
- [NTSB DFW06CA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA029.md): Aeronca 7DC · Saginaw, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 13, 2005 · N81868 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's delayed remedial action. Contributing factors were the gusty winds.
- [NTSB DFW06LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06LA007.md): Cessna 140 · Big Flat, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 2005 · N72901 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB DFW06CA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA002.md): Culver LCA · McGregor, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 4, 2005 · N32476 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB ANC05LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05LA118.md): Taylorcraft BC12D-85 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 2005 · N5616M · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for an unknown reason while maneuvering, which precipitated an emergency descent and landing, and resulted in an in-flight collision with power lines and trees. A factor associated with the accident was the power lines.
- [NTSB SEA05LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA165.md): Cessna 120 · Chiloquin, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2005 · N627DM · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and a loss of control during a pull-up maneuver. A factor contributing to the accident was the inadvertent stall/spin, which resulted in the subsequent collision with terrain.
- [NTSB DFW05CA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA196.md): Cessna 120 · New Roads, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 31, 2005 · N1703N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB IAD05LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA090.md): Aeronca 11CC · Charlotte, VT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2005 · N4337E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall, and impact with terrain. A factor in the accident was the partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL05CA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA119.md): Globe GC-1B · Athens, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 19, 2005 · N10KS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ATL05CA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA129.md): Luscombe 8E · Orangeburg, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 16, 2005 · N37GH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll.
- [NTSB SEA05LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA094.md): Cessna 120 · Elk River, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 2005 · N77377 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. An inadvertent ground loop was a factor.
- [NTSB ANC05LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05LA053.md): Cessna 140 · Denali Park, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 2005 · N2204N · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during takeoff and cruise flight for an undetermined reason, which resulted in an emergency descent/landing, and collision with trees.
- [NTSB IAD05LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA035.md): Aeronca S7CCM · Ulster, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 2005 · N3069E · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. Contributing to the accident was conditions conducive to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB IAD05LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA009.md): Cessna 120 · Willimantic, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 2004 · N1811N · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's loss of directional control due to his uneven application of brakes. A factor in the accident was the tailwind.
- [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 ANC04LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA109.md): Cessna 140 · North Pole, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2004 · N1629V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat during takeoff/initial climb, which resulted in a total loss of engine power, and an in-flight collision with trees.
- [NTSB FTW04LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA202.md): Cessna 140 · Kingston, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2004 · N2632N · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure by the other pilot to maintain visual lookout for other aircraft during landing.
- [NTSB MIA04CA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04CA114.md): Cessna 140 · Wimauma, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 31, 2004 · N89617 · Substantial damage
  > The improper in-flight weather evaluation by the student pilot resulting in a downwind landing and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB ANC04LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA081.md): Cessna 120 · Beluga, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2004 · N1847N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in airplane departing the landing surface into a ditch, and subsequently nosing over in tall bushes. A factor contributing to the accident was soft…
- [NTSB LAX04LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA265.md): Ercoupe 415-D · Santa Clarita, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 2004 · N3837H · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate planning/decision by his inadequate evaluation of the weather resulting in an attempt to conduct flight beyond the aircraft's climb performance capability.
- [NTSB CHI04CA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA175.md): Ercoupe 415C · Lake City, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 3, 2004 · N2546H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot selecting the wrong runway for the wind conditions and his delay in executing an aborted takeoff resulting in the airplane running off the departure end of the runway and into a ditch. The tailwind and the ditch were contributing factors.
- [NTSB NYC04CA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA150.md): Henes Zenair CH 701 · Mansfield, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 1, 2004 · N98EH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a precautionary landing. A factor was the pilot's unapproved maintenance modification resulting in the loss of oil pressure and partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CHI04CA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA153.md): Luscombe 8E · Joliet, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 12, 2004 · N1970K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff and the subsequent failure to maintain aircraft control during the encounter with the standing water. Contributing factors were the standing water and the soft runway condition.
- [NTSB SEA04LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA084.md): Piper J4/E · Bigfork, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 2004 · N37982 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion while in cruise flight as a result of inadequate preflight planning / preparation. Factors contributing to the accident were the short landing field and trees.
- [NTSB ANC04LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA033.md): Piper PA-15 · Big Lake, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 29, 2004 · N4492H · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight loss of control for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a forced landing and in-flight collision with trees.
- [NTSB CHI04LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA075.md): Cessna 120 · Merrill, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 2004 · N73034 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain to conduct a landing. Factors were the reported flat light conditions and the uneven terrain.
- [NTSB FTW04LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA065.md): Cessna 120 · Lonoke, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 26, 2004 · N1961V · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the dusk lighting conditions and unlit airfield.
- [NTSB LAX04LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA092.md): Cessna 140 · Vacaville, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 2004 · N77S · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to either obtain a preflight weather report and forecast for the destination or to add additional fuel, which ultimately resulted in fuel exhaustion and collision with trees.
- [NTSB LAX04CA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA070.md): Luscombe 8E · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 18, 2003 · N1338B · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.
- [NTSB LAX04CA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA036.md): R. James Thorne Nieuport 12 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 6, 2003 · N124TK · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.
- [NTSB SEA04LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA008.md): Luscombe 8E · Spanaway, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2003 · N1806K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of distance and altitude resulting in an undershoot of the runway and collision with a fence. A fence was a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB IAD04CA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD04CA002.md): Cessna 140 · Ridegway, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 7, 2003 · N2370N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper pre-flight planning, which resulted in an engine failure due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CHI04LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA004.md): Cessna 140 · Waterloo, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 2003 · N72701 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions which resulted in his failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing. A factor associated with the accident was the strong, gusty wind condition.
- [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 LAX03LA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA289.md): Butzbach Smith Miniplane DSA1 · Escondido, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2003 · N40DB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's low level aerobatic maneuver and his failure to maintain control of the airplane, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CHI03FA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03FA301.md): Aeronca 11BC · Colfax, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2003 · N4103E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor associated with the accident was the low altitude at which the pilot was maneuvering.
- [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 ATL03FA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03FA128.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Rome, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2003 · N99748 · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel system contamination (water). Also causal was the pilot's loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI03LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA253.md): Cessna 140 · Morrilton, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2003 · N72971 · Substantial damage
  > The deterioration of the fuel line resulting in fuel contamination and the loss of engine power.
- [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 ANC03CA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03CA081.md): Cessna 140 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 21, 2003 · N72860 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane and excessive application of the airplane brakes during the landing roll that resulted in the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB CHI03LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA206.md): Cessna 140 · Sullivan, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 2003 · N2180V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions resulting in a loss of directional control. A factor contributing to the accident was the crosswind.
- [NTSB SEA03LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA135.md): Ercoupe 415-D · Arlington, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2003 · N2545H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper approach speed and landing touch down point resulting in a runway overrun. A factor was the tailwind condition.

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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=7

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