# NTSB investigations: Continental C85 series, FL 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. Page 1 of 2 · 91 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB ERA26LA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA318.md): Cessna 140 · Homestead, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 30, 2026 · N77061 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s excessive braking during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over. - [NTSB ERA25LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA140.md): Cessna 120 · Arcadia, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 28, 2025 · N3080N · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing. - [NTSB ERA24LA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA328.md): Piper J3C-65 · Groveland, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 27, 2024 · N77522 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. - [NTSB ERA21LA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA293.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Frostproof, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 18, 2021 · N3044H · Substantial damage > The pilot’s loss of directional control during takeoff as a result of a child reaching for and manipulating the flight controls. - [NTSB ERA20LA334](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA334.md): Cessna 140 · New Smyrna Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 26, 2020 · N89476 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s decision to depart from a non-suitable surface, which resulted in a loss of directional control during takeoff roll. - [NTSB ERA18FA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18FA152.md): Cessna 140 · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 22, 2018 · N89864 · Destroyed > The pilot's inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation during the initial climb, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed while turning back to the runway, which resulted in an exceedance of the… - [NTSB ERA11CA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA322.md): Cessna 140A · Quincy, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 26, 2011 · N1137D · Substantial damage > The private pilot's inability to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll. - [NTSB ERA09CA334](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA334.md): Piper J3C-65 · Alamana, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 6, 2009 · N42351 · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. - [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 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 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 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 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 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 MIA03CA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03CA086.md): Mathews Pegazai · Lakeland, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 1, 2003 · N405BM · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control and his inadequate compensation for wind. - [NTSB MIA03FA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03FA077.md): Champion Aeronca 7BCM · Pahokee, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 2003 · N2517E · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, resulting in an inadvertent stall while maneuvering. - [NTSB MIA00LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA072.md): Aeronca 7AC · Palmetto, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 2000 · N82029 · Substantial damage > Failure for undetermined reasons of the right main landing gear strut during landing resulting in collapse of the right main landing gear. - [NTSB ATL98LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA077.md): Cessna 140 · Holt, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 1998 · N2102N · Substantial damage > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the unsuitable terrain. - [NTSB ATL98LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA035.md): Piper J5-A · Vero Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 1998 · N38645 · Substantial damage > loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB MIA97LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA132.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Bushnell, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 1997 · N3263H · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain a visual lookout and altitu de while on final approach to landing resulting in an in-flight collision with a fence and subsequent collision with terrain. - [NTSB MIA96LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA178.md): Cessna 140 · Holt, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1996 · N2102N · Substantial damage > Loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s) during a go-around, which result in the aircraft being unable to climb above trees at the departure end of the runway. - [NTSB MIA93FA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93FA051.md): Cessna 140 · Niceville, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 1993 · N89968 · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons over terrain that was not suitable for the subsequent forced landing. - [NTSB MIA91LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA118.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Green Cove Spgs, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1991 · N3025H · Substantial damage > Loss of control while on approach to land due to failure of the pilot to maintain vs resulting in the airplane stalling and impacting the ground nose low. - [NTSB MIA90LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA127.md): Cessna 140 · Opa-Locka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1990 · N76464 · Substantial damage > Loss of control during the landing roll due to the instructor pilot's lack of experience in tailwheel equipped aircraft. - [NTSB MIA89LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA036.md): Piper J3C · Homestead, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1988 · N26820 · Substantial damage > The plt rprtd that while climbing at night after takeoff, the eng sputtered. He suspected possible water in the fuel & landed across rows in a field. Drg the landing, the gear failed & the acft came to rest on its belly with a bent prop, torn fabric & dmgd… - [NTSB MIA88FA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88FA184.md): Piper J3C · N Fort Myers, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1988 · N98178 · Destroyed > The plt tkof on rwy 27 with the wind fm 060 deg at 12 gusting 23 KTS. Density alt was 2100'. Witnesses said the acft was in a slow speed, nose hi climb, when eng pwr was interrupted momentarily. Pwr was restored, but soon thereafter, the acft rolled rgt,… - [NTSB MIA87FA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87FA250.md): Commonwealth 185 · St. Petersburg, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1987 · N92919 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > The pilot of the Commonwealth erroneously reported his positon to the tower for landing instructions. He then failed to follow the instructions and collided with a Beech 23 acft that was on downwind to land at albert whitted airport. Both aircraft involved in… - [NTSB MIA87LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87LA159.md): Cessna 120 · Oklawaha, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1987 · N2106V · Substantial damage > The plt stated that a t-strm had recently passed over his home airstrip made of clay & grass & had left a puddle of standing water about 4 inches deep on a portion of the rwy. During the landing roll, just prior to the tailwheel contacting the rwy, the main… - [NTSB MIA87LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87LA149.md): Aeronca 11AC · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1987 · N3167E · Substantial damage > Pilot made a hard landing at which time the left main gear collapsed. The aircraft then ground looped and ran off the runway. Post crash examination of the left main gear revealed it collapsed when a support brace rusted through from the inside of the tube.… - [NTSB MIA87LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87LA147.md): Piper J-3 · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 1987 · N25863 · Substantial damage > The owners rprtd the acft was stolen on 4/25/87. The non-certificated plt rprtd that he had taken the acft without permission. Drg flt, the eng lost power, & subsequently, the plt made a forced lndg in the everglades about 9 mi west of the tamiami arpt. He… - [NTSB MIA87LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87LA095.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Clearwater, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 1987 · N93977 · Substantial damage > The private pilot attempted to reduce throttle and land but the throttle control did not reduce the power. He then landed and attempted to use the brakes to stop the aircraft but it slid off the end of the runway into a ditch. Post accident examination of the… - [NTSB MIA86LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA247.md): Cessna 140 · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1986 · N73087 · Substantial damage > The accident occurred while practicing takeoffs and landings in a grass area adjacent to the asphalt runway. The aircraft contacted soft mud during the landing roll and nosed over. - [NTSB MIA86LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA193.md): Culver V · Deland, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1986 · N80273 · Substantial damage > The plt stated that on his landing apch he reduced the power too soon, the acft stalled and collided with trees and crashed 150 feet short of the runway. - [NTSB MIA85FA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85FA239.md): Silvaire Luscombe 8E · Ocala, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1985 · N47BM · Destroyed > The acft was observed to take off, make a steep turn, a few seconds later, at an altitude of about 200 ft AGL, enter another steep turn and spin into the ground. Witnesses report that the pilot exhibited lack of control coordination while performing turns in… - [NTSB MIA84LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA84LA027.md): Cessna 120 · Punta Gorda, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 1983 · N76932 · Substantial damage > The acft departed the rwy when the right main landing gear failed during landing. The plt stated that after landing the acft pulled to the right, he corrected to the left and the acft ground looped. Inspection of the acft revealed that the right main tire and… - [NTSB MIA83LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83LA026.md): Piper J-3 · Near Melbourne, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1982 · N6875H · Substantial damage > Pilot made forced landing off airport due to power loss. Landing gear collapsed. No malfunctions found. - [NTSB MIA82DA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA82DA095.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Merritt Island, FL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 29, 1982 · N94067 · Substantial damage > The pilot suspected a partial loss of engine power shortly after lift-off. He cut the power to land on the remaining runway. The plane touched down on the right main and nose gear, and the nose gear collapsed. The plane skidded about 100 ft before coming to… - [NTSB MIA81DKJ05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA81DKJ05.md): Cessna 120 · Mexico Beach, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Feb 26, 1981 · N1828V · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA80DKJ25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA80DKJ25.md): Cessna 140 · Ft.Walton Bch, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 4, 1980 · N89831 · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA80FKT11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA80FKT11.md): Luscombe 8E · Hialeah, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 7, 1980 · N47BM · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA80DLA07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA80DLA07.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Tallahassee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 24, 1979 · N75369 · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA79DLA53](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA79DLA53.md): Cessna 120 · Tallahassee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 28, 1979 · N72433 · Destroyed - [NTSB MIA79FLD08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA79FLD08.md): Cessna 140 · Groveland, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Oct 22, 1978 · N4042N · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA78DLD56](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA78DLD56.md): Cessna 140 · Silver Springs, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 24, 1978 · N89454 · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA77DLA12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77DLA12.md): Piper PA-11 · Perry, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 28, 1976 · N78698 · Destroyed - [NTSB MIA76DKT98](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA76DKT98.md): Erco 415-C · Opalocka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 26, 1976 · N365D · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA76DKT56](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA76DKT56.md): Piper J3C · Homestead, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 23, 1976 · N3581N · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA75DLD42](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA75DLD42.md): Luscombe 8E · Brandon, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 24, 1974 · N2721K · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA75DLA12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA75DLA12.md): Cessna 140 · Panama City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 22, 1974 · N81063 · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA75DLD06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA75DLD06.md): Aeronca 7AC · Clearwater, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 25, 1974 · N81588 · Substantial damage Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?engine=17008&state=FL&page=2 ## 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" = 'FL' 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=FL --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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