# NTSB investigations: Continental C85 series, IN

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 CEN26FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26FA034.md): Funk B85C · Anderson, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Nov 4, 2025 · N24157 · Substantial damage
  > On November 4, 2025, about 12:45 eastern standard time, a Funk B85C airplane, N24157 was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Anderson, Indiana. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated under the provisions of Title 14 Code of…
- [NTSB CEN22LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA142.md): Cessna 140 · Kokomo, IN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 28, 2022 · N72831 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to perform the takeoff on the soft, wet, turf runway, with the tailwheel equipped airplane, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB CEN16CA360](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16CA360.md): Cessna 140 · Lebanon, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 25, 2016 · N2614N · Substantial damage
  > PC The unseen standing water on the runway that abruptly slowed the tailwheel equipped airplane during landing resulting in a nose-over.
- [NTSB CEN16CA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16CA317.md): Ercoupe 415 · Eminence, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 9, 2016 · N3884H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper glide path during the landing approach and his failure to use available engine power to arrest the descent, resulting in an undershoot and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN14CA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA231.md): Piper J3C 65 · Connersville, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 3, 2014 · N6245H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to control the airplane while taxiing due to a strong crosswind condition.
- [NTSB CEN11CA661](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA661.md): Luscombe 8A · Huntington, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 10, 2011 · N71212 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right main landing gear strut due to internal corrosion.
- [NTSB CEN10CA468](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA468.md): Piper J3C-85 · Auburn, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 3, 2010 · N98022 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot of the other airplane failing to monitor the position this airplane.
- [NTSB CEN10CA387](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA387.md): Cessna 140 · Franklin, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 10, 2010 · N72609 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper touchdown point and excessive braking, which resulted in a nose over.
- [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 CHI02LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA104.md): Hoagland Varieze · Gary, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 2002 · N97JW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot was unable to maintain directional control of the airplane during the forced landing due to a locked brake. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the…
- [NTSB CHI01LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA160.md): Cessna 140 · La Porte, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2001 · N89320 · Substantial damage
  > the inadequate planned approach by the pilot. Contributing factors were the fuel starvation and tailwind.
- [NTSB CHI98LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA111.md): Luscombe 8E · Jeffersonville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 1998 · N2648K · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control. The crosswind was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI95LA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA275.md): Luscombe 8E · Lowell, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1995 · N1829K · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI91LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA256.md): Luscombe 8E · Valparaiso, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1991 · N45WB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain airspeed. A factor contributing was improper maintenance (design change) performed by an unqualified person (pilot in command).
- [NTSB CHI90LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA057.md): Ercoupe 415-CD · Lizton, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1989 · N3871H · Substantial damage
  > Selection of unsuitable terrain by the pilot and his failure to abort the takeoff. Factors related to the accident were: interpersonal relations of the pilot, terrain condition and fence on or near the airstrip, the pilot's lack of experience in the type of…
- [NTSB CHI89LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA187.md): Cessna 120 · Shelbyville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1989 · N1844N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain proper alignment during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CHI89LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA089.md): Cessna 140 · Terre Haute, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 1989 · N77201 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's inability to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. A factor in the accident was the crosswind.
- [NTSB CHI87LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA046.md): Aeronca 11BC · Lake Village, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 1986 · N3969E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot stated that he gradually lost power while on final approach. He finally stalled the aircraft and pancaked it into the trees before the runway. The pilot also stated that he suspected carburetor ice was involved.
- [NTSB CHI86LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA197.md): Globe GC-1B · Perrysville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1986 · N80591 · Substantial damage
  > The acft was substantially damaged during a forced landing in a corn field following a loss of power. Post accident inspection of the acft failed to reveal any fuel in either the fuel tanks or carburetor.
- [NTSB CHI86LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA126.md): Cessna 140 · Remington, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1986 · N76460 · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft's engine quit at about 200 feet AGL during takeoff climb. The pilot executed a forced landing into a plowed field and the aircraft nosed over. The pilot stated that he believed the fuel selector was in the incorrect position. Examination revealed…
- [NTSB CHI86LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA043.md): Cessna 140 · Rochester, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 1985 · N4155N · Substantial damage
  > Upon takeoff and after reaching an altitude of approx ten feet the right side of the cowl became unlatched and whipped up into the airstream, blocking the pilots forward view and causing some control problems. He elected to abort the takeoff and ran off the…
- [NTSB CHI81FEX11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81FEX11.md): Erco 415-E · Carlisle, IN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 21, 1981 · N94773 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI78FET20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78FET20.md): Cessna 140 · Michigan City, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 1, 1978 · N89458 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI77FET18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77FET18.md): Cessna 120 · Logansport, IN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 11, 1977 · N73066 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI77FEX14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77FEX14.md): Cessna 140 · Crawfordsville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 18, 1977 · N89420 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI76FET21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI76FET21.md): Cessna 140 · Peru, IN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 23, 1975 · N2300N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI76DEA15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI76DEA15.md): Cessna 140 · Reynolds, IN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 15, 1975 · N4000N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI76DEA06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI76DEA06.md): Luscombe 8F · Vallonia, IN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 12, 1975 · N1115B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI75FET19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI75FET19.md): Cessna 120 · Topeka, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 15, 1975 · N73058 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI73DEA33](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI73DEA33.md): EFF Graham Midget · Seymour, IN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 5, 1973 · N2793 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI72DEA44](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI72DEA44.md): Cessna 140 · W.Lafayette, IN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 24, 1972 · N77130 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI72DEA15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI72DEA15.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Palmyra, IN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 1, 1971 · N5610M · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI72DEA08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI72DEA08.md): Cessna 140 · Lebanon, IN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 6, 1971 · N77201 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI71FBA23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI71FBA23.md): Cessna 120 · Monticello, IN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 9, 1971 · N4236N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI70F0112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI70F0112.md): Cessna 140 · Breman, IN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 8, 1969 · N4209N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI68F0636](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI68F0636.md): Cessna 140 · Goshen, IN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 1, 1968 · N76043 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI68A0067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI68A0067.md): Aeronca 7DC · Lanesville, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Feb 3, 1968 · N1133E · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI68D0521](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI68D0521.md): Luscombe 8E · Richmond, IN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 19, 1967 · N2632K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI68D0348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI68D0348.md): Cessna 140 · Brownsburg, IN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 3, 1967 · N2848N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI68F0141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI68F0141.md): Erco 415-C · Greencastle.Ind, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 6, 1967 · N99406 · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI68D0294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI68D0294.md): Luscombe 8E · Servia, IN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 30, 1967 · N2450K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI66D0612](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI66D0612.md): Cessna 140 · Flora, IN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 5, 1966 · N89361 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI65F0046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI65F0046.md): Cessna 140 · Woodburn, IN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 30, 1965 · N1992V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X3862](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X3862.md): Cessna 120 · South Bend, IN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 7, 1964 · N1791N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X2088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X2088.md): Cessna 140 · Decatur, IN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 3, 1964 · N76537 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X0427](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X0427.md): Cessna 120 · Wabash, IN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 1, 1964 · N76782 · 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" = 'IN' 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=IN

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