# NTSB investigations: Continental C85 series, NC

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 ERA21LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA265.md): Aeronca 11CC · Jefferson, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 23, 2021 · N4134E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control upon landing.
- [NTSB GAA18CA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA027.md): Cessna 120 · New Bern, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 21, 2017 · N72552 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB GAA16CA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA304.md): Cessna 120 · Climax, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 10, 2016 · N77216 · Substantial damage
  > An evasive maneuver during the landing roll to avoid deer on the runway, which resulted in a runway excursion and a nose over. Contributing to the accident was the lack of an airport perimeter fence.
- [NTSB GAA16CA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA082.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Reidsville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 13, 2015 · N1316V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of pitch control while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in a collision with terrain, a left main landing gear collapse, and runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA12CA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA215.md): Cessna 140A · Mooresville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 6, 2012 · N5693C · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the left rudder cable turnbuckle and the pilot’s subsequent loss of directional control during landing.
- [NTSB ERA11CA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA281.md): Luscombe 8E · Apex, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 3, 2011 · N1902K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s excessive application of the brakes, which caused the airplane to nose over.
- [NTSB MIA02LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA021.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Southern Pines, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 2001 · N99236 · Substantial damage
  > The dislodging of the front crankshaft oil seal for undetermined reasons resulting in loss of engine oil, loss of engine power, and collision with a tree and then the ground during a forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA97LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA029.md): Luscombe 8A · Charlotte, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 1996 · N1378K · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot maintain directional control of the aircraft, while landing. The proximity of trees was a related factor.
- [NTSB ATL94LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA170.md): Piper J-5A · Raeford, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1994 · N31172 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's ostentatious display which resulted in a loss of control of the airplane.
- [NTSB ATL92LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA094.md): Cessna 120 · Wilmington, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 1992 · N72973 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain proper assistance during the engine starting procedure, and his failure to properly attend to the airplane with the engine running.
- [NTSB ATL92LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA027.md): Piper J-3 · Statesville, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1991 · N35535 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of a suitable landing site.
- [NTSB ATL87FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87FA001.md): Piper J3-65C · Goldsboro, NC · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1986 · N70414 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The J-3 cub had been practicing touch and go landings at the uncontrolled airport when the Cessna 182 was returning from a cross-country flight. The pilot of the Cessna had received UNICOM airport advisories that indicated rwy 22 was the active runway. The…
- [NTSB ATL81DKM01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81DKM01.md): Baby GR LKS 1 · Greensboro, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 7, 1980 · N66JM · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ATL80DKM17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL80DKM17.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Greensboro, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 1, 1980 · N2KT · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD75DKM21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD75DKM21.md): Cessna 120 · Advance, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 15, 1975 · N3748V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD75FLJ09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD75FLJ09.md): Cessna 140 · Angier, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 23, 1974 · N2685N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD74DKM18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD74DKM18.md): Cessna 140 · Greensboro, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 3, 1973 · N2652N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD74DKM07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD74DKM07.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Charlotte, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 29, 1973 · N75367 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD73DKM27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD73DKM27.md): Mcclish C · Asheville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 20, 1973 · N81136 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC72FLJ29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC72FLJ29.md): Luscombe 8E · Kinston, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 5, 1972 · N1558B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD71FLJ08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD71FLJ08.md): Cessna 140A · Jacksonville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 2, 1970 · N72979 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD70DLJ02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD70DLJ02.md): Cessna 120 · Chadbourne, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 8, 1970 · N4071N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD70A0011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD70A0011.md): Cessna 120 · Spruce Pine, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Aug 1, 1969 · N90109 · Destroyed
- [NTSB DIA69F0054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DIA69F0054.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Charlotte, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 30, 1968 · N75367 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DIA67D0056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DIA67D0056.md): Commonwlth 185 · Boone, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 12, 1967 · N34130 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA67F0199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA67F0199.md): Cessna 120 · Morganton, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 8, 1966 · N4003N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA67D0051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA67D0051.md): Cessna 140 · Statesville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 14, 1966 · N3156N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA66F0424](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA66F0424.md): Luscombe 8A · Raleigh, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Feb 6, 1966 · N1331B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA66F0280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA66F0280.md): Cessna 140 · Shelby, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Oct 27, 1965 · N76477 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD75AI030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD75AI030.md): Cessna 120 · Black Mountain, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Sep 3, 1965 · N76173 · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA66D0054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA66D0054.md): Cessna 140 · Franklin, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 31, 1965 · N90170 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK65X1425](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK65X1425.md): Cessna 120 · Vanceboro, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 15, 1965 · N72368 · Destroyed
- [NTSB UNK64X1877](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X1877.md): Piper PA11 · Franklin, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 22, 1964 · N4902M · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X1827](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X1827.md): Piper J3 · Clinton, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 18, 1964 · N70729 · 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" = 'NC' 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=NC

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