# NTSB investigations: Continental C85 series, MI

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 CEN25LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA186.md): Aeronca 7AC · Westphalia, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · May 24, 2025 · N2659E · Substantial damage
  > On May 24, 2025, at 1300 eastern daylight time, an Aeronca 7AC, N2659E, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Westphalia, Michigan. The commercial pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated under Title 14 Code of Federal…
- [NTSB CEN25LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA050.md): Cessna 140 · Mason, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 25, 2024 · N76061 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during landing rollout that resulted in a nose over and an impact with the runway.
- [NTSB CEN22LA358](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA358.md): Cessna 120 · Mecosta, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 30, 2022 · N2902N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to depart on inadequate runway surface conditions that resulted in a loss of control after attempting to abort the takeoff, a runway excursion, and a nose over.
- [NTSB CEN16LA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA322.md): Piper J5C · Sandusky, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2016 · N30313 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and a subsequent loss of control followed by a runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN15LA381](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA381.md): Luscombe 8 · Pontiac, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2015 · N1406K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while landing with a left quartering tailwind. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inability to conduct a go-around because of a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB CEN14CA370](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA370.md): Cessna 120 · Midland, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 16, 2014 · N76097 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed and his delayed application of engine power while on short final which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN11LA419](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA419.md): VanDenburg Pietenpol Air Camper · Gwinn, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2011 · N16DV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB CHI04CA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA175.md): Ercoupe 415C · Lake City, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 3, 2004 · N2546H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot selecting the wrong runway for the wind conditions and his delay in executing an aborted takeoff resulting in the airplane running off the departure end of the runway and into a ditch. The tailwind and the ditch were contributing factors.
- [NTSB CHI03LA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA282.md): Cessna 140 · Edwardsburg, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2003 · N140GS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining altitude/clearance from the power line during his low level cruise. Factors were the power transmission line, the lake, and low altitude flight.
- [NTSB CHI03LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA191.md): Cessna 140 · Ludington, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2003 · N89360 · Substantial damage
  > The maintenance personnel's improper installation of the landing gear axle, which resulted in the separation of the axle from the landing gear.
- [NTSB CHI02LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA017.md): Luscombe LL-8-E · Bellaire, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 2001 · N1243K · Substantial damage
  > the unsuitable terrain for landing selected by the pilot. A factor was the soft terrain.
- [NTSB CHI98LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA233.md): Wicks FLY Baby · Blissfield, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1998 · N40349 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudging of the fuel supply and his inadequate aircraft preflight. A factor was fuel exhaustion,
- [NTSB CHI96LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA054.md): Bitonti Wittman WT-8 · Plymouth, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1995 · N88TK · Destroyed
  > a stuck exhaust valve resulting in an overtemperature condition of the cylinder, the pilot's continued operation without corrective maintenance, and his failure to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB CHI95LA321](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA321.md): Cessna 140 · Boyne Falls, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1995 · N76919 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve.
- [NTSB CHI95LA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA291.md): Cessna 140 · Mio, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1995 · N76429 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's impairment of judgement and performance which led to performing a low altitude maneuver with insufficient altitude for recovery. A factor was the tailwind.
- [NTSB CHI94LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA023.md): Cessna 140 · Frankenmuth, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1993 · N73003 · Substantial damage
  > Improper use of the mixture control by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were: the similarity of shape, size, and color of the mixture and carburetor heat controls and the terrain condition (with crop) in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB CHI93LA321](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA321.md): R.D. Bell/Pietenpol Aircamper · Pontiac, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1993 · N194BB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command not maintaining a proper descent rate during the final approach and landing flare phase of flight.
- [NTSB CHI91LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA238.md): Cessna 140 · Cadillac, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1991 · N76535 · Substantial damage
  > Improper compensation for wind conditions resulting in aircraft control not being maintained. Factors related to the accident were a gusty crosswind condition and lack of total experience by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI91LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA118.md): Luscombe 8E · Flushing, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 1991 · N1406K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain proper runway alignment and not maintaining directional control which resulted in a ground loop. Factors relating to this accident were the gusty crosswind conditions which existed at the time.
- [NTSB CHI90DEM06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DEM06.md): Funk, D.D. B-85C · White Cloud, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jul 8, 1990 · N77721 · No damage
  > The passengers disregard of the pilot's instructions and her failure to maintain clearance from the propeller.
- [NTSB CHI85LA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA306.md): Cessna 120 · Hart, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1985 · N2785N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot on the return leg of a x.country flt failed to visually check his fuel supply and selected an empty tank for takeoff. On liftoff the engine stopped and the pilot attempted to ld on the remaining 300 ft of runway. After touchdown the acft veered off…
- [NTSB CHI85FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85FA059.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Wixom, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1984 · N2047H · Destroyed
  > The acft collided with power lines while on final approach for a landing. The passenger related that the sun was very low on the horizon, and while looking toward the sun & haze, the visibility was limited. As the acft turned on final approach, a large flock…
- [NTSB CHI82DA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA273.md): Cessna 120 · Niles, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 26, 1982 · N2902N · Substantial damage
  > The student was on his second solo flight in evening hours. Reportedly, after he had completed 4 landings, dusk was approaching and the instructor told him to make only 2 more landings. When the student was about ready to takeoff on his 6th pattern, a king…
- [NTSB CHI82DA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA258.md): Luscombe 8F · Belleville, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 16, 1982 · N5PL · Substantial damage
  > During the approach the acft stalled about 20 ft AGL. The plt added power but the acft touched down short of the rwy & collided with a ditch.
- [NTSB CHI81FEM85](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81FEM85.md): Luscombe 8E · Gladwin, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 16, 1981 · N2052K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI81FEC11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81FEC11.md): Luscombe 8E · Belleville, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 31, 1981 · N1430B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI80FEM24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80FEM24.md): Lightizer Lakes · Grand Haven, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 4, 1980 · N6RL · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI80DEC05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80DEC05.md): Cessna 140 · Romeo, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 3, 1979 · N1788N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI79FEC59](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79FEC59.md): Cessna 120 · Vassar, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Oct 20, 1979 · N2854N · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI79FEM30](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79FEM30.md): Erco 415-C · Woodland, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 24, 1979 · N2748H · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI78FEC35](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78FEC35.md): Cassutt 111M · Lapeer, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jun 9, 1978 · N8156 · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI78FEM11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78FEM11.md): Cessna 140 · Atwood, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 1, 1978 · N2102N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI78FEC05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78FEC05.md): Cessna 140 · W.Bloomfield, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 3, 1977 · N2229N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI76FEM35](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI76FEM35.md): Luscombe 8E · Glen, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 11, 1976 · N1449B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI76FEM29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI76FEM29.md): Cessna 120 · Big Rapids, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Feb 15, 1976 · N2099V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI76DEM26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI76DEM26.md): Cessna 120 · Kalamazoo, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 27, 1976 · N2404N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI75FEC60](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI75FEC60.md): Cessna 140 · Grosse Isle, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 23, 1975 · N1970V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI75DEM09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI75DEM09.md): Cessna 120 · East Tawas, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 12, 1974 · N89982 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI75DEM18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI75DEM18.md): Cessna 120 · Burlington, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 31, 1974 · N2339N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI74DEM30](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI74DEM30.md): Piper PA-11 · Newaygo, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Dec 16, 1973 · N78698 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI74FEC18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI74FEC18.md): Cessna 120 · Stockbridge, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Oct 25, 1973 · N4085N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI73DEC26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI73DEC26.md): Luscombe 8E · Lake Orion, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 24, 1973 · N2401K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI73DEM42](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI73DEM42.md): Cessna 140 · Levering, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jan 20, 1973 · N76836 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI72FEC06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI72FEC06.md): Piper J3C-65 · Horton, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jul 21, 1971 · N61903 · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI71IC089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI71IC089.md): Luscombe 8E · Ann Arbor, MI · Incident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 15, 1971 · N1470B · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
- [NTSB CHI71FEM75](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI71FEM75.md): Champion 7BCM · Manistique, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 3, 1971 · N81810 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI71FBJ70](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI71FBJ70.md): Cessna 140 · Fulton, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 22, 1971 · N77073 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI71FDW40](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI71FDW40.md): Cessna 120 · Flint, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 4, 1971 · N3193N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI71DDW24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI71DDW24.md): Cessna 140 · Fraser, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 14, 1970 · N2893N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI71FBM06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI71FBM06.md): Globe GC-1A · Benton Harbr, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Aug 17, 1970 · N90388 · 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" = 'MI' 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=MI

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