# NTSB investigations: Continental C85 series, AZ

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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## Latest cases

- [NTSB WPR25LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA265.md): Cessna 120 · Taylor, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Aug 24, 2025 · N3151N · Substantial damage
  > On August 24, 2025, about 0711 mountain daylight time, a Cessna 120, N3151N, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Taylor, Arizona. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…
- [NTSB WPR25LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA099.md): Cessna 140 · Salome, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 9, 2025 · N4185N · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB WPR22LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA234.md): Cessna 140 · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 27, 2022 · N2809N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot receiving instructions failure to maintain directional during the takeoff ground roll and the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision.
- [NTSB WPR19LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA253.md): Ercoupe 415 · Maricopa, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 10, 2019 · N3816H · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s failure to prevent the student pilot from exceeding the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent spin. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot’s failure to make a positive…
- [NTSB GAA16CA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA152.md): Cessna 140 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 13, 2016 · N89939 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion, a ground loop, and a collision with an airport sign.
- [NTSB WPR14CA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA090.md): Cessna 140 · Marana, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 4, 2014 · N76463 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain directional control during the landing roll out when the right brake did not release completely after he applied, then released brake pressure, which resulted in a ground loop. Contributing to the accident was the taxi speed.
- [NTSB WPR13CA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA097.md): Cessna 140 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 21, 2013 · N223PE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll and his excessive application of brakes, which resulted in a noseover.
- [NTSB WPR12CA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA175.md): Luscombe 8E · Winslow, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 16, 2012 · N25E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [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 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 LAX01LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA089.md): Arthur Dragonfly · Marana, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 2001 · N29KK · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB LAX00LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA268.md): Aeronca 7DC · Payson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2000 · N4462E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area. Contributing factors were the high density altitude and proximity to vegetation.
- [NTSB LAX98LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA181.md): Piper J3C-65 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 1998 · N7447H · Substantial damage
  > Failure of a weld in the engine's throttle control support assembly due to inadequate maintenance which was the ultimate responsibility of the owner-pilot. Contributing factors were the presence of rough terrain, the lack of a suitable forced landing site,…
- [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 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 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 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 LAX91LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA122.md): Cessna 140 · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 1991 · N76553 · Substantial damage
  > That the pilot improperly used the flight controls and brakes. Contributing to this accident was an existing cross/tailwind.
- [NTSB LAX90LA342](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA342.md): Piper J-3C-115 · Wickenburg, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1990 · N49595 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB LAX90LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA154.md): Cessna 120 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1990 · N72576 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain directional control by improperly using the rudders/tall wheel steering.
- [NTSB LAX90LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA134.md): Aeronca 7AC · Cottonwood, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1990 · N82805 · Substantial damage
  > The failure to the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft. Contributing to the accident was the decision of the pilot to attempt a landing in a cross wind condition well beyond the capability of the aircraft.
- [NTSB LAX86LA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA298.md): Cessna 140 · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1986 · N76553 · Substantial damage
  > A Cessna 140 lost control on takeoff ground run from rwy 21 and collapsed the right main landing gear. On the takeoff roll the acft veered to the right and as the acft approached the end of the rwy 21, it veered sharply back to the left collapsing the right…
- [NTSB LAX84LA368](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA368.md): Aeronca 7DC · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1984 · N4460E · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot lost directional control during the landing roll. The instructor pilot was unable to regain control to prevent a ground loop. Subsequently, the acft veered off the rwy & was damaged on rough terrain.
- [NTSB LAX84LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA059.md): Luscombe 8A · Casa Grande, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1983 · N1186B · Destroyed
  > During a local flt, the acft collide with terrain while the aircrew were performing low alt maneuvers. One of the occupants was an instructor plt (CFI) & the other was a private plt. Neither claimed to be the plt in command, but the private plt was the…
- [NTSB LAX83LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA126.md): Cessna 120 · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 1983 · N1958V · Substantial damage
  > The plt reported he was taxiing in winds that were moderate & gusting. While taxiing, he made s-turns & positioned the controls to compensate for the wind. As he approached the run-up area, he reduced power to slow down. At about that time, the nose suddenly…
- [NTSB LAX82DA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA205.md): Cessna 140 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 29, 1982 · N2256N · Substantial damage
  > A Mcdonnell Douglas DC-10 had landed and proceeded to the ramp area. As he entered the ramp and started toward gate 6, the green signal light changed to red and the pilot stopped with the DC-10'S tail pointed toward the parrallel taxiway beside runway 08R.…
- [NTSB LAX82FUJ16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FUJ16.md): Cessna 140 · Cottonwood, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Dec 3, 1981 · N2040N · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX81DUJ08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81DUJ08.md): Tailwind Wittma · Payson, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Nov 4, 1980 · N2732 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX80DUJ17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80DUJ17.md): Cessna 120 · Peoria, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 1, 1979 · N4009N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX79DUJ79](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX79DUJ79-135377.md): Cessna 140 · Poston, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 13, 1979 · N72963 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX79FUJ03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX79FUJ03.md): Cessna 140 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 7, 1978 · N72930 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX78DUJ91](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX78DUJ91.md): Cessna 140 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 13, 1978 · N89262 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX78FUJ06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX78FUJ06.md): Cessna 140 · Tonopah, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 22, 1977 · N90075 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX77DUJ15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX77DUJ15.md): Cessna 120 · Salome, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 21, 1976 · N120Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX76FUJ43](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX76FUJ43.md): Cessna 140A · Goodyear, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Nov 20, 1975 · N5330C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX74DUJ29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX74DUJ29.md): Cessna 140 · Willcox, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 3, 1973 · N2256N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX73FUJ67](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX73FUJ67.md): Globe GC-1B · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Mar 31, 1973 · N80877 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX73DUJ70](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX73DUJ70.md): Erco 415-D · Catalina, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Mar 31, 1973 · N3737H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX72DUJ65](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX72DUJ65.md): Cessna 140 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 21, 1972 · N2328N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX72DUJ45](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX72DUJ45.md): Commonwlth 185 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 20, 1971 · N93290 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX70DUJ24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX70DUJ24.md): Luscombe 8E · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 26, 1970 · N1676K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX69D0268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX69D0268.md): Luscombe 8E · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 11, 1969 · N1676K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX69D0038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX69D0038.md): Funk B85C · Buckeye, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 18, 1968 · N77708 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX68D0427](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX68D0427.md): Cessna 120 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 11, 1968 · N76284 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX68D0370](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX68D0370.md): Lovings Love B · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 10, 1967 · N15R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX68D0171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX68D0171.md): Luscombe 8A · Dateland, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 8, 1967 · N1186B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX68F0080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX68F0080.md): Cessna 140 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 24, 1967 · N1634V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX67D0417](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX67D0417.md): Luscombe 8E · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 4, 1967 · N1639K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX67F0412](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX67F0412.md): Cessna 140 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Apr 29, 1967 · N89923 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX67A0087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX67A0087.md): Cessna 140 · Parker, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Mar 25, 1967 · N76881 · Destroyed

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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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'AZ' 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=AZ

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