# NTSB investigations: Continental C85 series, AR

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 CEN18LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA223.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Eureka Springs, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 14, 2018 · N9098C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed following a partial loss of engine power after takeoff for undetermined reasons, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall at a low altitude.
- [NTSB GAA17CA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA066.md): Luscombe 8 · Conway, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 12, 2016 · N2604K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and ground loop.
- [NTSB CEN13LA454](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA454.md): Cessna 140 · Jonesboro, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2013 · N2745N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing and his delay in performing an aborted landing.
- [NTSB CEN11CA644](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA644.md): Cessna 120 · Camden, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 12, 2011 · N89954 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadvertent braking during taxi.
- [NTSB CEN10CA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA332.md): Piper J3C-65 · Hot Springs, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 14, 2010 · N70906 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's inadvertent closure of the fuel valve. Contributing to the accident were the unmarked fuel shutoff valve and the pilot's inexperience in the accident airplane.
- [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 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 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 FTW02LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA168.md): Ercoupe ERCO-415-E · Conway, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 2002 · N94769 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were the pilots necessity to avoid a power line during the emergency descent and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [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 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 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 MKC90LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA060.md): Cessna 140 · Brinkley, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 1990 · N90061 · Substantial damage
  > Recovery from bounced landing not performed and porpoise encountered by the pilot in command.
- [NTSB MKC87LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87LA039.md): Cessna 120 · Salem, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 1987 · N72516 · Substantial damage
  > The airplane was being ferried when the engine failed. The only available field had cattle, hills and trees. On landing roll the pilot had to brake hard to avoid trees. The airplane nosed over to the inverted position. Inspection revealed total engine failure…
- [NTSB MKC86FA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86FA123.md): Cessna 140 · Des Arc, AR · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1986 · N89247 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > Numerous witnesses on a sandbar in the white river observed this collision of two airplanes as they were flying close together, low, over the river. Of the nine witness statements received, five had the Piper PA-28-140 hitting the Cessna 140, three had the…
- [NTSB FTW76DPG60](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76DPG60.md): Piper J5A · Gould, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 29, 1976 · N35276 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW75FPG33](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW75FPG33.md): Aeronca 7AC · Coy, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Feb 11, 1975 · N85238 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW75DPG32](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW75DPG32.md): Luscombe 8E · Marianna, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jan 25, 1975 · N2045K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW74DPG18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW74DPG18.md): Commonwlth 185 · Jonesboro, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 27, 1973 · N92830 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW73FPG42](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW73FPG42.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Rosston, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 27, 1973 · N99409 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW73DPG29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW73DPG29.md): Cessna 120 · Corning, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 12, 1972 · N76324 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW73DPG20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW73DPG20.md): Cessna 120 · Lakeview, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 17, 1972 · N89729 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW71FPG42](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW71FPG42.md): Cessna 120 · Van Buren, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 20, 1971 · N4257N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW70F0301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW70F0301.md): Cessna 120 · Mena, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Nov 15, 1969 · N1958V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW69D0238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW69D0238.md): Cessna 140 · Van Buren, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 18, 1968 · N89173 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW68D0581](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW68D0581.md): Cessna 140 · Clinton, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 4, 1968 · N89323 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW66F0262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW66F0262.md): Cessna 140 · Texarkana, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 3, 1965 · N89234 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW66A0002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW66A0002.md): Piper J-3 · No.Little Rck, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jul 7, 1965 · N88371 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X1762](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X1762.md): Luscombe 8E · Brinkley, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 14, 1964 · N2124K · Substantial damage

## 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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'AR' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  AND 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&state=AR

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