# NTSB investigations: Continental C85 series, GA

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 ERA26LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA020.md): Cessna 140 · Canon, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 13, 2025 · N1882V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadvertent application of brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in a noseover.
- [NTSB ERA19TA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19TA182.md): Aeronca 7AC · Concord, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Final report · May 27, 2019 · N1797E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain directional control during landing for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airplane brake assemblies revealed no anomalies that would have caused the right brake to lock, which…
- [NTSB GAA18CA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA047.md): Cessna 140 · Macon, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 8, 2017 · N76238 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's incorrect pitch control during takeoff, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB ERA16LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA172.md): Champion 7BCM · Tyrone, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 2016 · N7620B · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB ERA15FA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA103.md): Luscombe 8 · Fort Valley, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 2015 · N1745K · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s failure to maintain airspeed during an approach with a simulated engine failure, which resulted in an exceedance of the wing’s critical angle-of-attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall/spin.
- [NTSB ERA12LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA141.md): Bowers Fly Baby 1-A · Jefferson, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 2012 · N4626 · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and spin. Also causal was the partial loss of engine power during the initial climb due to the improper installation of a magneto. Contributing to the accident was the…
- [NTSB ERA11LA503](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA503.md): Cessna 120 · Cordele, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2011 · N3101N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [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 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 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 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 MIA99LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA169.md): Cessna 140 · Woodstock, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1999 · N76390 · Substantial damage
  > a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation because of contaminated fuel, resulting in a forced landing and subsequent impact with a tree.
- [NTSB ATL92LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA175.md): Cessna 140 · Blairsville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1992 · N2059V · Substantial damage
  > A complete loss of engine power which resulted from two stuck exhaust valves.
- [NTSB ATL89FA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA167.md): Cessna 140 · Conyers, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1989 · N1875V · Substantial damage
  > Carburetor ice and the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat. Carburetor icing condition was a related factor.
- [NTSB ATL87LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA253.md): Luscombe 8E · Cartersville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1987 · N2600K · Substantial damage
  > The plt reported a loss of power on climb out. An off arpt landing attempt resulted in impact with trees and substantial damage to the acft. Temperature and dewpoint were within the range for carburetor ice buildup. Examination of the acft revealed a cruise…
- [NTSB ATL85LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA125.md): Piper J-3C-65 · Blairsville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1985 · N98760 · Substantial damage
  > The private pilot and his student plt passenger were departing the a/p when the plt made a sharp turn downwind at about 100 ft of alt. The a/c mashed into the ground bounced and landed in small trees. The nearest reported winds were recorded at 19 KTS. The…
- [NTSB ATL84LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA043.md): Cessna 140 · Wadley, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1983 · N7275F · Substantial damage
  > The plt stated that he landed too fast on the grass strip, & when he attempted to turn off the rwy onto a taxiway, the acft groundlooped.
- [NTSB ATL81DKG34](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81DKG34.md): Cessna 140 · Dahlonega, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 17, 1981 · N72966 · Destroyed
- [NTSB ATL80FA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL80FA063.md): Piper J-3 · Williamson, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jun 28, 1980 · N42914 · Destroyed
- [NTSB ATL80FLA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL80FLA01.md): Cessna 140 · St Marys, GA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 6, 1980 · N76366 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA79FKG50](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA79FKG50.md): Cessna 120 · Lagrange, GA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 8, 1979 · N1845N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA79FKG34](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA79FKG34.md): Aeronca 11BC · Warner Robins, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Apr 19, 1979 · N86054 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA77DKG80](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77DKG80.md): Cessna 140 · Blairsville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 12, 1977 · N2458N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA77FKG20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77FKG20-145886.md): Cessna 140 · Whitesburg, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 24, 1977 · N3119N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA77FKG40](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77FKG40.md): Cessna 120 · Jackson, GA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 23, 1977 · N3104N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA77DKG16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77DKG16.md): Cessna 120 · Dawsonville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 27, 1977 · N76278 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA76FKG57](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA76FKG57.md): Cessna 120 · St Simon Is, GA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 20, 1976 · N2942N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA76FKG35](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA76FKG35.md): Cessna 140 · Newnan, GA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 21, 1975 · N5373C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA76FKG28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA76FKG28.md): Cessna 120 · Athens, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Oct 20, 1975 · N1809N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA75FKG31](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA75FKG31-141147.md): Cessna 120 · Stockbridge, GA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 6, 1974 · N2481N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA75FKG33](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA75FKG33.md): Cessna 120 · Dawson, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 23, 1974 · N1875N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA74DKG11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA74DKG11.md): Cessna 140 · Thomaston, GA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 12, 1973 · N77166 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA73DKG80](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA73DKG80.md): Cessna 140 · Marietta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 23, 1973 · N89180 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA72FKH11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA72FKH11.md): Aeronca 7AC · Winder, GA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 10, 1972 · N3481E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA72FKG95](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA72FKG95.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Hampton, GA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 28, 1972 · N2553B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA72FKG41](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA72FKG41.md): Erco 415-C · Allenhurst, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Sep 14, 1971 · N94889 · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA71DKG68](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA71DKG68.md): Cessna 140 · Jonesboro, GA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 23, 1971 · N2869N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA70FKG48](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA70FKG48.md): Cessna 140 · Soperton, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jun 30, 1970 · N72609 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA70D0313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA70D0313.md): Cessna 140 · Crawford, GA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 22, 1969 · N81046 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA70D0275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA70D0275.md): Cessna 120 · Savannah, GA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 16, 1969 · N1600V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA70F0094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA70F0094.md): Piper J3C-65 · Abbeville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 17, 1969 · N70211 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA69F0491](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA69F0491.md): Cessna 140 · Temple, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 28, 1969 · N76146 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA69D0433](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA69D0433.md): Cessna 140 · Jefferson, GA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 31, 1969 · N2869N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA69F0157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA69F0157.md): Cessna 120 · Jonesboro, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jun 30, 1968 · N1737N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA68F0306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA68F0306.md): Aeronca 11CC · Vidalia, GA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 22, 1967 · N4297E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA68D0134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA68D0134.md): Luscombe 8F · Savannah, GA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 15, 1967 · N1430B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA67F0404](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA67F0404.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Lithonia, GA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 6, 1967 · N99318 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA67D0341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA67D0341.md): Erco 415-D · Logansville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 19, 1966 · N99143 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA66D0617](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA66D0617.md): Cessna 120 · Milledgeville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 5, 1966 · N3678V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA66D0265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA66D0265.md): Cessna 120 · Chamblee, GA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 3, 1965 · N3185N · Substantial damage

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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" = 'GA' 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=GA

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