# NTSB investigations: Continental C85 series, MO

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 CEN25FA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25FA151.md): Aeronca 7AC · Cape Fair, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Apr 10, 2025 · N83952 · Substantial damage
  > On April 10, 2025, at 0904 central daylight time, an Aeronca 7AC airplane, N83952, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Cape Fair, Missouri. The pilot received serious injuries, and the passenger was fatally injured. The airplane…
- [NTSB CEN18LA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA317.md): Cessna 120 · Pomona, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2018 · N76524 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a forced landing.
- [NTSB CEN16FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA054.md): Cessna 140 · Keytesville, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 2015 · N90123 · Substantial damage
  > The non-instrument-rated pilot's decision to operate in dark night conditions with low clouds, which resulted in a loss of control due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's use of methamphetamine, which impaired his…
- [NTSB GAA15CA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA201.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Warsaw, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 23, 2015 · N81686 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN09LA335](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA335.md): Cessna 140 · St. Louis, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2009 · N76456 · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation of the wing fairing during recent maintenance, which resulted in the partial separation of the fairing shortly after takeoff.
- [NTSB DFW08CA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA185.md): Stits SA3A · St Louis, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 14, 2008 · N134JW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI07LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA039.md): Cessna 140 · Vienna, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 2006 · N76379 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fatigued crankshaft cluster gear bolts and the inadequate major overhaul of the engine that was last performed by other maintenance personnel. An additional cause was a subsequent major engine overhaul not…
- [NTSB CHI07CA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA031.md): Cessna 120 · Perryville, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 23, 2006 · N1915N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing which resulted in an overload of the tailwheel attachment structure in the fuselage.
- [NTSB CHI06LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA268.md): Windler Tri Q2 · Branson, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 2006 · N6628K · Destroyed
  > Fatigue failure, originating in an area of surface corrosion, of the right elevator mid span hinge pin and the subsequent failure of the elevator torque tube. Additional causes are the separation of the elevator from the airframe due to the hinge pin and…
- [NTSB CHI04CA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA288.md): Aeronca 7BCM · St. James, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 26, 2004 · N4179E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during the go-around. Factors were the sun glare and the trees.
- [NTSB CHI97LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA143.md): Cessna 140 · Fulton, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 1997 · N76122 · Substantial damage
  > a malfunction of the engine's carburetor that was associated with a spalled carburetor float fulcrum pin which resulted in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CHI96LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA270.md): Geide SPORT-A · Slater, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1996 · N1033B · Substantial damage
  > failure of a #2 connecting rod bolt, which led to a jammed connecting rod and subsequent overload separation of the #2 cylinder. A factor relating to the accident was: lack of suitable terrain for an emergency landing.
- [NTSB CHI94LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA043.md): Cleveland Piel Emeraude CP-304 · Warrensburg, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1993 · N7631C · Substantial damage
  > the intentional entry of a stall/spin by the student pilot.
- [NTSB CHI93LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA239.md): Aeronca AC7B · Kearney, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1993 · N1032E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and the aircraft exceeding maximum allowable gross weight.
- [NTSB CHI92LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA246.md): Cessna 140 · Chillicothe, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1992 · N72379 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the airplanes brakes.
- [NTSB CHI92LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA091.md): Luscombe 8E · Farrar, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 1992 · N1778K · Substantial damage
  > Premature liftoff and poor planning by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were the tailwind and misjudged compensation for it along with the rough uneven terrain.
- [NTSB CHI90LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA207.md): Aircoupe F-1 · Washington, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1990 · N93905 · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > Failure of the other aircraft's pilot to maintain an adequate visual lookout prior to turning to final. A factor in the accident was the restricted visual lookout for this aircraft's pilot.
- [NTSB MKC89LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA133.md): Cessna 140 · Creve Ceour, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1989 · N89316 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to plan the approach and maintain alignment with the sod landing strip. The pilot's innattention to the grass strip resulted in a landing in a soft wheat field.
- [NTSB MKC89DCG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89DCG01.md): Grigg/Bowers Flybaby · West Plains, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · May 7, 1989 · N1305 · Destroyed
  > Improper preflight planning by the pilot and his failure to attain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall as he was attempting to avoid a power transmission line. Factors related to the accident were: rising terrain, tall grass, tailwind, and the…
- [NTSB MKC88LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88LA156.md): Cessna 152 · St Charles, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1988 · N96344 · Substantial damage
  > The plt rprtd that during the flt, he enctrd thunderstorm activity, as well as a downdraft, which resulted in a loss of about 400 ft of alt. Subsequently, the acft was landed in a corn field & was damaged. About 13 mi se at st louis, the visibility was rprtd…
- [NTSB MKC87LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87LA071.md): Cessna 140 · Creve Coeur, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1987 · N89316 · Substantial damage
  > The PIC was practicing landings in gusty crosswind conditions. PIC landed long, and after rolling a short distance, perceived that the wind direction had changed. The PIC stated that this new wind direction was now more of a tailwind. The PIC did not select a…
- [NTSB MKC86LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86LA186.md): Cessna 140 · Festus, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1986 · N89208 · Minor damage
  > The student plt was on his 2nd solo flt & was practicing stop & go landings. He said that during a landing, he applied brakes before the left main landing gear was on the rwy. The acft swerved to the right & the left main gear collapsed. The plt received a…
- [NTSB MKC82DA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82DA141.md): Cessna 140 · West Plains, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 10, 1982 · N2319V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot was practicing short field takeoffs and maneuvered to clear a 50 foot barrier. He stalled the aircraft and was unable to recover before impacting the ground, nose and right wing first.
- [NTSB MKC77DCG45](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC77DCG45.md): Cessna 120 · Boonville, MO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 5, 1977 · N1785N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC77DCG04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC77DCG04-201696.md): Luscombe 8A · Carthage, MO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 17, 1976 · N1108B · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC76FCA46](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC76FCA46.md): Cessna 140 · Vandalia, MO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 25, 1976 · N72343 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC76FCA25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC76FCA25.md): Erco 415-C · Ste Genevieve, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 18, 1976 · N2327H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC76DCG39](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC76DCG39.md): Piper J5A · Missouri City, MO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 20, 1975 · N32989 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC76FCG30](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC76FCG30.md): Piper J-3 · Grain Valley, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Nov 2, 1975 · N28113 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC74DCG40](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC74DCG40.md): Cessna 120 · Monett, MO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 4, 1974 · N2702N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC74DCG15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC74DCG15.md): Aeronca 11AC · Ava, MO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 27, 1973 · N85875 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC74FCG07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC74FCG07.md): Cessna 140 · Kansas City, MO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 10, 1973 · N2314N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC74DCA05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC74DCA05.md): Cessna 120 · House Springs, MO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 10, 1973 · N2099V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC73AK002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC73AK002.md): Wheat Repl CW-JR · Oregon, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jul 4, 1972 · N4N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC72DCG25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC72DCG25.md): Cessna 140 · Independence, MO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 4, 1971 · N76567 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC72FCG04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC72FCG04.md): Cessna 140 · Lee'S Summit, MO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 10, 1971 · N89384 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC71DCG36](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC71DCG36.md): Cessna 140 · Versailles, MO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 13, 1970 · N90060 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC71DCG29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC71DCG29.md): Cessna 140 · Moberly, MO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 1, 1970 · N4052N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC71DCA03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC71DCA03.md): Luscombe 8E · House Springs, MO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 16, 1970 · N1916K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC70F0170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC70F0170.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Hume, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 10, 1969 · N2797C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC69F0298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC69F0298.md): Cessna 140 · Chesterfield, MO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 26, 1968 · N2459N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC69D0052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC69D0052.md): Aeronca 7AC · Rolla, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 14, 1968 · N1978E · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC68D0123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC68D0123.md): Cessna 140 · Springfield, MO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 15, 1967 · N72938 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC67F0281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC67F0281.md): Globe GC-1A · St.Louis, MO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 2, 1966 · N90321 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC66F0480](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC66F0480.md): Cessna 140 · St Joseph, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Mar 18, 1966 · N89555 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC65F0122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC65F0122.md): Cessna 140 · Maryville, MO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 20, 1965 · N89826 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK65X0551](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK65X0551.md): Cessna 140 · Farmington, MO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 4, 1964 · N2459N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X3411](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X3411.md): Luscombe 8A · Gravois Mills, MO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 16, 1964 · N2312K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X3278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X3278.md): Luscombe 8E · Camdenton, MO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 8, 1964 · N2057K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X1749](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X1749.md): Ercoupe 415CD · Weaubleau, MO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 13, 1964 · N3972H · 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" = 'MO' 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=MO

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