# NTSB investigations: Continental C85 series, KS

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 CEN21LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA062.md): Cessna 120 · Johnson City, KS · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 17, 2020 · N2376N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper decision to fly the airplane at too low an altitude resulting in the airplane impacting terrain.
- [NTSB CEN19LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA111.md): Cessna 140 · Newton, KS · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 26, 2019 · N76268 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power after the No. 1 connecting rod end separated as a result of oil starvation, which led to the forced landing and nose-over.
- [NTSB CEN14CA330](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA330.md): Silvaire Luscombe 8E · Douglass, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 19, 2014 · N2649K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive use of wheel brakes during landing, which resulted in a nose-over. Contributing to the accident were high winds and a short, downhill sloped runway.
- [NTSB CEN10LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA281.md): Cessna 140 · Atchison, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 2010 · N76287 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09LA594](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA594.md): Mcclish Funk B85C · Coffeyville, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2009 · N81167 · Destroyed
  > An in-flight fire for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DEN06CA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06CA106.md): Cessna 140 · Cunningham, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 28, 2006 · N89669 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the aborted takeoff. A contributing factor was the mud.
- [NTSB CHI00LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA173.md): Mcclish Funk B85C · Gardner, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2000 · N24120 · Substantial damage
  > an improper modification to the engine which allowed a bearing to be misaligned, thus restricted the flow of oil through the engine. A factor associated with the accident was the wet field in which the forced landing was made.
- [NTSB CHI98LA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA325.md): Cessna 120 · Benton, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1998 · N76884 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadvertant excessive use of the toe brakes during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CHI96LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA111.md): Cessna 140 · Ulysses, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1996 · N76632 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll, and his improper use of brakes and elevator control, while aborting the takeoff. A factor relating to the accident was the gusty wind condition.
- [NTSB CHI94LA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA311.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Cassoday, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1994 · N82114 · Destroyed
  > the attempted low level flight/maneuver with inadequate visual lookout by the pilot-in-command.
- [NTSB CHI92DCQ05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DCQ05.md): Virgil Larson Varieze,LONG EZ · Chanute, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jul 1, 1992 · N18VL · Substantial damage
  > A delamination and inflight separation of a propeller blade during cruise flight.
- [NTSB MKC90LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA036.md): Burdette Cuby PA-11 · Ashland, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1989 · N99615 · Substantial damage
  > An undetermined problem with the fuel system, which resulted in a loss of engine power, and operation of the aircraft by the pilot with the known deficiency. The uneven (terraced) terrain was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB MKC89LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA009.md): Cessna 140 · Lawrence, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 1988 · N4190N · Substantial damage
  > The plt elected to terminate a local flt due to windy, turbulent conditions aloft. He initiated a landing in a slight crosswind that he rprtd was gusting to 20 knots. Drg the landing, he lost control & the acft touched down hard in a nose low attitude.…
- [NTSB MKC89LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA002.md): Cessna 140 · Quinter, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1988 · N73051 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot was flying at reduced power without the use of carburetor heat. The aircraft engine began to run rough. The pilot added carburetor heat and full throttle which resulted in the engine backfiring. The pilot elected to execute a precautionary landing.…
- [NTSB MKC87LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87LA099.md): Piper PA-11 · Meade, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 1987 · N38687 · Substantial damage
  > After takeoff, the engine started losing power. During the turn toward a landing area, the airplane stalled, hit the ground to the right of the runway and flipped forward to the inverted position. A partial tear down inspection revealed that the intake valve…
- [NTSB MKC84FA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84FA262.md): Shindler-Smiley THE Blue MAX · Lawrence, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1984 · N1915S · Substantial damage
  > While in cruise flt, plt noted rising oil temp and decreasing oil press, and elected to make a precuationary landing in open alfalfa field. During landing flare, acft stalled, right wing dropped then left wing dropped to ground contact. Engine exam disclosed…
- [NTSB MKC84LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA089.md): Ercoupe 415C · N. Stillwell, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 1984 · N3112H · Substantial damage
  > After an eng power loss during takeoff climb, the plt landed the acft on the remaining runway. The hard landing resultedin a nose gear collapse. Post accident investigation revealed that the acft had only flown once in 7 months. The old automotive fuel had…
- [NTSB MKC82DA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82DA105.md): Cessna 120 · Gardner, KS · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 17, 1982 · N1993V · Substantial damage
  > During takeoff, the aircraft struck a fence near the departure end of the runway. After hitting the fence, it traveled about 37 yards before nosing over in an adjacent wheat field. The field was soft due to recent rains. The pilot said the 1300 ft runway was…
- [NTSB MKC82DA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82DA090.md): Luscombe 8E · Goodland, KS · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 25, 1982 · N2497K · Substantial damage
  > While en route, the pilot encountered headwinds and elected to land at Goodland, Kansas to refuel. He landed on runway 12 with a crosswind from 320 degrees at 6 knots. The pilot stated that after touchdown, he got a cramp in his right leg and removed his…
- [NTSB MKC82FCG17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82FCG17.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Topeka, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Mar 2, 1982 · N93846 · Destroyed
  > The aircraft crashed and burned during takeoff at 1303 CST. The pilot received second degree burns over 20 per cent of his body and expired on 3/9/82. Two sailplanes were damaged by impact and fire, and a third sailplane received fire damage. The pilot…
- [NTSB MKC79FCQ27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC79FCQ27.md): Stitts JD1 · Wichita, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jun 5, 1979 · N3JD · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC77DCQ15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC77DCQ15.md): Luscombe 8E · Wichita, KS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 29, 1977 · N2401K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC76FCG22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC76FCG22.md): Cessna 140 · Mission, KS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 3, 1975 · N2185N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC75DCQ11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC75DCQ11.md): Cessna 140 · Argonia, KS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 16, 1974 · N76520 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC74DCG45](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC74DCG45.md): Cessna 140 · Paola, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 29, 1974 · N72597 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC74DCQ09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC74DCQ09.md): Cessna 140 · Goodland, KS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 26, 1973 · N4190N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC72DCG69](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC72DCG69.md): Cessna 140 · Topeka, KS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 31, 1972 · N1878V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC72DCQ47](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC72DCQ47-165476.md): Cessna 120 · Beaumont, KS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 13, 1972 · N33Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC71DCQ28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC71DCQ28.md): Minicab GY-20 · Goodland, KS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 19, 1971 · N6824D · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC71DCQ30](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC71DCQ30.md): Piper J-3C · Russell, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Feb 24, 1971 · N3517K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC71DCQ25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC71DCQ25.md): Luscombe 8E · Hugoton, KS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 14, 1970 · N1745K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC70D0294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC70D0294.md): Aeronca 11CC · Bonner Sprgs, KS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 30, 1969 · N4222E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC68F0383](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC68F0383.md): Erco 415C · Bonner Sprngs, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 25, 1967 · N99771 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC67D0614](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC67D0614.md): Cessna 140 · Bonner Sprgs, KS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 28, 1967 · N76989 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC67D0488](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC67D0488.md): Cessna 120 · Clayton, KS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 19, 1967 · N1731N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC66D0491](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC66D0491.md): Cessna 140 · Coffeyvill, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Feb 28, 1966 · N76152 · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC66F0019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC66F0019.md): Ercoupe 415C · Wellington, KS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 3, 1965 · N87131 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC66D0020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC66D0020.md): Cessna 120 · Big Bow, KS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 8, 1965 · N2391N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK65X1074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK65X1074.md): Cessna 140 · Bonner Springs, KS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 20, 1964 · N89799 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X2770](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X2770.md): Mooney MK18 · Medicine Lodge Ka, KS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 11, 1964 · N4160 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X1934](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X1934.md): Luscombe 8E · Gardner, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 24, 1964 · N2306K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X1880](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X1880.md): Aeronca 7AC · Syracuse, KS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 22, 1964 · N84795 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X0937](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X0937.md): Cessna 120 · Lane, KS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 15, 1964 · N1795N · 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" = 'KS' 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=KS

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