# NTSB investigations: Continental C85 series, MN

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 CEN26LA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA327.md): Haberman Habercraft · Pelican Rapids, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Sep 27, 2026 · N10516 · Substantial damage
  > On September 27, 2026, about 1720 central daylight time, a Haberman Habercraft airplane, N10516, was substantially damaged during an accident near Pelican Rapids, Minnesota. The pilot sustained a minor injury. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…
- [NTSB CEN17LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA238.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Mahnomen, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2017 · N2558E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to abort the takeoff after recognizing a partial loss of engine power during the takeoff roll and his subsequent inability to maintain adequate airspeed during a turn to avoid power lines, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. The…
- [NTSB CEN15FA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA181.md): Piper J-4A · Pine River, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 2015 · N30341 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot' failure to maintain adequate airspeed after takeoff, which resulted in the airplane's wing exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to conduct the flight…
- [NTSB CEN13CA400](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA400.md): Cessna 120 · Lakeville, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 8, 2013 · N2693N · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's excessive application of the brakes during the landing roll and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB CEN13CA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA262.md): Engineering & Research 415-C · Little Falls, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 26, 2013 · N94305 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the airplane's throttle cable.
- [NTSB CHI06LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA191.md): Cessna 120 · Laporte, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2006 · N3089N · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot and the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion during takeoff. A contributing factor was the runway marker.
- [NTSB CHI06CA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA066.md): Cessna 120 · Hibbing, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 14, 2006 · N76203 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot used a rough frozen lake for takeoff which resulted in the overload failure of the landing ski. A factor was the rough frozen lake.
- [NTSB CHI02LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA225.md): Cessna 140 · Cook, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2002 · N2070N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CHI00LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA199.md): Cessna 140 · St. Francis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 2000 · N76427 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot selected to land in a field that was unsuitable for landing. A factor was the soft field.
- [NTSB CHI98LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA087.md): Piper J3C · Mankato, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 1998 · N110RR · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and not maintaining proper alignment. Factors contributing to the accident were the snow covered terrain and the lack of depth perception it produced.
- [NTSB CHI97FA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97FA095.md): Cessna 140 · Big Lake, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 1997 · N77166 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's maneuvers which exceeded the design stress limits of the airplane and resulted in structural overload of the horizontal tail followed by a structural overload of the wings.
- [NTSB CHI93LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA112.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Brainerd, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 1993 · N44109 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare which resulted in a bounced, hard landing and the subsequent loss of directional control.
- [NTSB CHI92LA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA295.md): Funk, D.D. B85C · Buffalo, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1992 · N1609N · Substantial damage
  > The contamination of the carburetor, inadequate maintenance inspection by maintenance personnel, and the inadequate maintenance servicing by the pilot/owner.
- [NTSB CHI92LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA163.md): Cessna 120 · Elk River, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1992 · N76028 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight inspection.
- [NTSB CHI89LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA008.md): Cessna 120 · St Peter, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1988 · N2081V · Substantial damage
  > The plt had intended to make a touch-&-go landing on a grass strip, but stated that he came in 'somewhat high.' He rprtd the acft was still airborne about halfway down the rwy when he elected to go around. He attempted to add power, but the eng 'sputtered &…
- [NTSB CHI88DER07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88DER07.md): Champion 7CCM · Int'L Falls, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Aug 6, 1988 · N1744E · Destroyed
  > There were no eyewitnesses to this accident. The aircraft with an instructor and student aboard was reported missing. When located the seaplane had descended into a wooded swamp and the aircraft was substantially damaged and both occupants received fatal…
- [NTSB CHI85LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA172.md): Ercoupe 415-CD · St. Paul, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 1985 · N94740 · Substantial damage
  > Shortly after takeoff, while climbing thru aprx 700 ft AGL, the eng developed a severe vibration & a loud 'clanking' sound. These were followed by a partial loss of power. During a subsequent forced landing, the acft's right wing hit a tree & the nose gear…
- [NTSB CHI84LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA075.md): Piper J-4E · White Bear Lake, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 1984 · N37996 · Substantial damage
  > The ski-equipped acft suffered landing gear failure during a landing on a snow covered turf rwy. The landing gear separated when an attach point failed. The plt gave fatigue failure as a reason for the failure.
- [NTSB CHI82DA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA319.md): Cessna 120 · St. Paul, MN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 22, 1982 · N76778 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot did not stow starter crank properly. During a landing the aircraft touched down almost sideways, went down on a wingtip and up on its nose. The starter crank was found jammed in the rudder controls.
- [NTSB CHI82FA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82FA206.md): Mcclary Mong Sport · Cedar, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1982 · N5099 · Destroyed
  > Witnesses observed the acft enter a steep nose down attitude & slow spiral from which the acft did not recover.
- [NTSB CHI81FER17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81FER17.md): Cessna 120 · Frost, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 13, 1981 · N76028 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC80FER25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC80FER25.md): Cessna 120 · Square Lake, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 2, 1980 · N76542 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC79FER73](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC79FER73.md): Cessna 140 · Thief Riv Fls, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 24, 1979 · N3073N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC78FER68](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC78FER68.md): Luscombe 8E · Webster, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jul 9, 1978 · N1715K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC77DER54](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC77DER54.md): Cessna 140 · Monticello, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 1, 1977 · N1867V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC77DER50](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC77DER50.md): Luscombe 8E · Apple Valley, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 22, 1977 · N1574K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC77FER19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC77FER19.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Wyoming, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 10, 1977 · N5616M · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC77DER17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC77DER17.md): Luscombe 8E · St Paul, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 1, 1977 · N1109B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC76FER95](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC76FER95.md): Erco 415-C · Lake Elmo, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 4, 1976 · N3469H · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC76DER65](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC76DER65.md): Wittman W-8 · Hutchinson, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 26, 1976 · N5995V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC76DER33](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC76DER33.md): Cessna 140 · Blaine, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 6, 1975 · N89884 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC76DER15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC76DER15.md): Aeronca 7AC · St George, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 3, 1975 · N85705 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC75FER59](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC75FER59.md): Cessna 140 · Eden Prairie, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 19, 1975 · N76865 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC75DER52](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC75DER52.md): Cessna 140 · Maple Lake, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Feb 17, 1975 · N76111 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC75DER03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC75DER03.md): Cessna 140 · Albert Lea, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 15, 1974 · N2314V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC73FER57](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC73FER57.md): Cessna 140 · Anoka, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 9, 1973 · N77095 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC72FER60](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC72FER60.md): Cessna 140 · Albert Lea, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 19, 1972 · N2085N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC72DER23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC72DER23.md): Cessna 140 · Delavan, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 17, 1971 · N2748N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC71FDD23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC71FDD23.md): Piper J3C-65 · Park Rapids, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 8, 1971 · N70532 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC71DDM13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC71DDM13.md): Cessna 140 · Rosemount, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 14, 1970 · N77425 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC70FDM24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC70FDM24.md): Cessna 140 · Eden Prairie, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 4, 1970 · N72393 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC70D0267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC70D0267.md): Cessna 140 · Claremont, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 15, 1969 · N77189 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC70D0256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC70D0256.md): Luscombe 8E · Hastings, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 23, 1969 · N1306B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC70F0117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC70F0117.md): Aeronca L-16A · Jasper, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jul 16, 1969 · N6284C · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC70D0012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC70D0012.md): Aeronca 7DC · Long Prairie, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 25, 1969 · N4516E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC69F0218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC69F0218.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Starbuck, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Oct 13, 1968 · N96035 · Minor damage
- [NTSB MKC68D0334](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC68D0334.md): Cessna 140 · Fairmont, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 17, 1967 · N73081 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC68D0471](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC68D0471.md): Luscombe 8E · Brainerd, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 20, 1967 · N2882K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC68D0040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC68D0040.md): Cessna 120 · Blaine, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 20, 1967 · N1739N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC67D0483](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC67D0483.md): Cessna 140 · Cohasset, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 25, 1967 · N3709V · 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" = 'MN' 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=MN

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