# NTSB investigations: Continental C85 series, OH

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 ERA22LA412](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA412.md): Engineering & Research 415-C · Galion, OH · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 9, 2022 · N99209 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to an exhaust valve that was stuck in the open position.
- [NTSB CEN19FA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19FA191.md): Piper J3C · Elyria, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 30, 2019 · N98527 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, and the pilot’s subsequent exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN18LA362](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA362.md): Luscombe 8 · New Carlisle, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 31, 2018 · N2305K · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power shortly after takeoff due to carburetor ice.
- [NTSB GAA17CA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA038.md): Luscombe 8 · Wilmington, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 15, 2016 · N1750K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN16FA370](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA370.md): Piper PA 11 · Arcanum, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 2016 · N4910M · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's reckless flying attitude and use of multiple psychoactive drugs, which likely impaired his ability to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering at low altitude.
- [NTSB CEN14CA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA260.md): Cessna 120 · Wadsworth, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 27, 2014 · N2774N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN10CA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA174.md): Cessna 140 · Malta, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 23, 2010 · N2082N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to take off in conditions that exceeded the climb capability of the airplane.
- [NTSB CHI08CA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA208.md): Ercoupe 415-G · West Jefferson, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 23, 2008 · N94413 · Substantial damage
  > The improper preflight planning/preparation by the pilot and the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion during takeoff. Contributing factors were the pilot’s expired flight review and airman medical, the aircraft weight and balance exceeded by the pilot,…
- [NTSB NYC04CA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA150.md): Henes Zenair CH 701 · Mansfield, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 1, 2004 · N98EH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a precautionary landing. A factor was the pilot's unapproved maintenance modification resulting in the loss of oil pressure and partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB NYC99LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA201.md): Cessna 140 · Zanesville, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1999 · N89775 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB NYC98LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA083.md): Cessna 140 · Milford Center, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 1998 · N1998N · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's excessive application of brakes during an aborted takeoff roll.
- [NTSB NYC98LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA051.md): Piper J-3C-65 · Albany, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1997 · N1469N · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision and failure to turn off the carburetor heat during the go-around. Related factors were: the pilot's lack of experience in make and model, and the proximity of trees.
- [NTSB IAD97LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA119.md): Luscombe LL-8-F · Carrollton, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1997 · N1871K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB IAD97LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA066.md): Globe GC-1-A · Wilmington, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1997 · N80523 · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing, which resulted in a collision with trees. Related factors were: the crosswind, and lack of experience in the make and model of airplane.
- [NTSB BFO95LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA086.md): Aeronca 7AC · Batavia, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1995 · N2110E · Substantial damage
  > was the the second pilot's loss of directional control during the takeoff roll, and the flight instructor/pilot-in-command's inadequate supervision of the flight instructor/second pilot. A related factor was the flight instructor/second pilot's lack of total…
- [NTSB NYC92LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA115.md): Cessna 140 · Wauseon, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1992 · N76009 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot improperly used the brakes, resulting in the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB NYC91LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA146.md): Cessna 120 · Delaware, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1991 · N2858N · Substantial damage
  > Carburetor ice and the pilot in command's improper use of carburetor heat. A factor in the accident was the carburetor icing conditions.
- [NTSB ATL88LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA058.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Marlboro, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1987 · N87102 · Substantial damage
  > The student plt rptd that he flew a flat final apch to remain clear of trees. The airspeed began to drop, and the airplane subsequently landed hard after clearing the trees.
- [NTSB CHI85LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA187.md): Cessna 120 · Strongsville, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 1985 · N89599 · Substantial damage
  > While on final apch the headwind changed to a quartering left crosswind. A sudden loss of alt occurred and the acft contacted the displaced threshold and weathervaned into the wind. The acft traveled off the side of the rwy and nosed over in an area of grass.
- [NTSB CHI83LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA119.md): Cessna 140 · Elyria, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 1983 · N72296 · Substantial damage
  > The acft veered off the left side of rwy 27 and nosed over during landing. This was the student pilots second supervisedsolo and his third landing to a full stop. The weather was VMC with the wind from 360 degrees at 4 KTS.
- [NTSB CHI81FEK02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81FEK02.md): Cessna 140 · Sunbury, OH · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 20, 1980 · N76731 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI79FEK21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79FEK21.md): Cessna 120 · Fredericktown, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 17, 1979 · N1891N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI77FEK23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77FEK23-157790.md): Luscombe 8A · Rockbridge, OH · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 20, 1977 · N77963 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI76FEI03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI76FEI03.md): Erco 415-C · Chardon, OH · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 11, 1975 · N2970H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI75FEI58](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI75FEI58.md): Cessna 140 · Youngstown, OH · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 19, 1975 · N4229N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI75FEI12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI75FEI12.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Wharton, OH · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 18, 1974 · N43969 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI74FEI42](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI74FEI42.md): Cessna 120 · N Bass Islnd, OH · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 2, 1974 · N90004 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI74FEG20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI74FEG20.md): Cessna 140 · Dayton, OH · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 28, 1974 · N72331 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI74FEK14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI74FEK14.md): Piper J3C-65 · London, OH · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 30, 1974 · N92224 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI74DEI24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI74DEI24.md): Cessna 120 · Valley City, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 8, 1973 · N76586 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI74DEI01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI74DEI01.md): Cessna 140 · Canton, OH · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 3, 1973 · N89784 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI73DEK27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI73DEK27.md): Cessna 140 · Spring Mtn, OH · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 9, 1973 · N89205 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI73DEI42](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI73DEI42.md): Luscombe 8E · Belleville, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 9, 1973 · N1470B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI72FEG37](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI72FEG37.md): Luscombe 8E · Bidwell, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 21, 1972 · N2747K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI72FEG10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI72FEG10.md): Cessna 140 · Greenville, OH · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 30, 1971 · N89163 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI71FGG31](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI71FGG31.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Lancaster, OH · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 9, 1971 · N9656H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI71FGG10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI71FGG10.md): Erco 415-C · Findlay, OH · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 5, 1970 · N94002 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI70F0248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI70F0248.md): Cessna 140 · Columbus, OH · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 14, 1969 · N4255N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI70D0308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI70D0308.md): Cessna 120 · Huron, OH · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 14, 1969 · N77273 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI69D0329](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI69D0329.md): Cessna 140 · Painesville, OH · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 20, 1968 · N72489 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI69D0248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI69D0248.md): Luscombe 8E · North Lima, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 21, 1968 · N2064B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI69F0249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI69F0249.md): Erco 415-C · Fremont, OH · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 9, 1968 · N99427 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI69F0062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI69F0062.md): Cessna 140 · Hamilton, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 2, 1968 · N90156 · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI68F0187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI68F0187.md): Cessna 140 · Columbus, OH · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 12, 1967 · N4116N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI67D0114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI67D0114.md): Erco 415D · Wapakoneta, OH · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 5, 1966 · N2988H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI66F0784](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI66F0784.md): Cessna 120 · Delaware, OH · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 12, 1966 · N2985N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI66D0752](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI66D0752.md): Luscombe 8E · Northfield, OH · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 7, 1966 · N1816K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI66F0657](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI66F0657.md): Erco 415-C · Dayton, OH · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 9, 1966 · N99919 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI66D0679](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI66D0679.md): Cessna 120 · Canton, OH · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 6, 1966 · N1694V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI66D0557](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI66D0557.md): Cessna 120 · Wooster, OH · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 3, 1966 · N72783 · 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" = 'OH' 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=OH

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