# NTSB investigations: Continental C85 series, OK

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 CEN20CA350](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA350.md): Cessna 140 · Olustee, OK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Aug 18, 2020 · N2207N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to attempt a takeoff from the middle of the runway in shifting wind conditions, which resulted in an aborted takeoff and runway excursion.
- [NTSB GAA16CA395](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA395.md): Engineering & Research 415 · Collinsville, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 23, 2016 · N2377H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in a high density altitude condition, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a tree.
- [NTSB CEN15LA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA313.md): Luscombe 8E · Perry, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2015 · N2789K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's incapacitation and subsequent loss of airplane control due to heat exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN15CA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA166.md): Funk B85C · Leonard, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 6, 2015 · N81194 · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation of the UP elevator cable turnbuckle which became disconnected during the flight.
- [NTSB CEN14LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA199.md): Ercoupe 415 C · Cookson, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 2014 · N2788H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to properly secure the primer, which resulted in the loss of engine power during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN13CA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA189.md): Cessna 140 · El Reno, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 11, 2013 · N90047 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the check pilot's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB FTW04LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA202.md): Cessna 140 · Kingston, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2004 · N2632N · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure by the other pilot to maintain visual lookout for other aircraft during landing.
- [NTSB FTW98FA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA203.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Olustee, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 6, 1998 · N87125 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper decision to attempt an 180 degree turn to return to the takeoff runway.
- [NTSB FTW98LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA159.md): Cessna 140 · Norman, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 1998 · N2044N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper compensation for wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of directional control and collision with a ditch. A contributing factor was the high crosswind.
- [NTSB FTW93FA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93FA244.md): Busby Celebrity · Perry, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1993 · N2828 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed due to alcohol impairment. A factor which contributed to the accident was the pilot performing aerobatics at a altitude inadequate to recover from a stall.
- [NTSB FTW88FA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88FA057.md): Cessna 120 · Ada, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 1988 · N2431N · Destroyed
  > The pilot was flying low up the river and hit the upper strand of a two strand high voltage power line. Both the pilot and passenger received serious injuries when the airplane crashed on a sand-bar in the river.
- [NTSB FTW86FA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86FA046.md): Cessna 120 · Whitefield, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1986 · N77483 · Destroyed
  > The pilot was flying at very low altitude while circling the area and most probably did not see the powerline, due to sunglare, until at very close range. He then pulled up steeply in the strong and gusty headwind and stalled the aircraft without sufficient…
- [NTSB FTW85LA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA275.md): Luscombe T8F · Frederick, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1985 · N1580B · Substantial damage
  > The plt stated his foot slipped off the right rudder pedal which allowed the acft to veer left off the rwy. The acft hit a ditch and flipped over. FAA coordinator confirmed initial notification of substantial damage to the acft.
- [NTSB FTW85FA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85FA209.md): Luscombe 8E · Verden, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 5, 1985 · N2497K · Destroyed
  > At about 1700 CDT on 5/5/85, the acft was observed taking off at chickasha, OK. At sometime after 1700, an acft matching its description was observed flying low over a lake. A witness in that area observed it pulled up in a steep climb over the dam, until it…
- [NTSB FTW83LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA206.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Prague, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 1983 · N87131 · Substantial damage
  > After purchasing the acft, the new owner (a student plt) had asked his uncle (reportedly an experienced plt) to fly his acft home. During the flt, the eng lost power shortly after the plt leveled off at 4000 ft MSL (aprx 3000 ft AGL). There was no suitable…
- [NTSB FTW81DPJ40](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81DPJ40.md): Cessna 140 · Thomas, OK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 19, 1981 · N76915 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW81FA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81FA036.md): Luscombe 8A · Bixby, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Feb 18, 1981 · N1331B · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW80DPJ35](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80DPJ35.md): Cessna 120 · Leedey, OK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 14, 1979 · N90085 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW79FPM12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79FPM12.md): Erco 415-CD · Grove, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jul 27, 1979 · N3224H · No damage
- [NTSB FTW78FPJ22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78FPJ22.md): Erco 415-C · El Reno, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 23, 1978 · N93837 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW77FPM15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77FPM15.md): Cessna 120 · Bristow, OK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 2, 1977 · N3067N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW76AF079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76AF079.md): Piper J3C · Reed, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Mar 27, 1976 · N30295 · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW76FPM01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76FPM01-149564.md): Cessna 120 · Sand Springs, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 4, 1975 · N1886N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW74FPJ11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW74FPJ11.md): Piper J-3 · Elk City, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Oct 12, 1973 · N59625 · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW74DPJ05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW74DPJ05.md): Luscombe 8A · Optima, OK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 6, 1973 · N72004 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW73DPJ08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW73DPJ08.md): Piper J3C · Alva, OK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 30, 1973 · N98850 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW72DPJ39](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW72DPJ39.md): Cessna 140 · Yukon, OK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 2, 1972 · N2875N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW71FPJ17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW71FPJ17.md): Piper J3C-65 · Butler, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Sep 27, 1970 · N88091 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW70F0331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW70F0331.md): Cessna 140 · Sand Springs, OK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 17, 1969 · N89240 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW70D0190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW70D0190.md): Cessna 140 · Enid, OK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 31, 1969 · N2020N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW70F0029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW70F0029.md): Erco 415-C · Pawhuska, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · May 27, 1969 · N2146H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW69D0422](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW69D0422.md): Cessna 140 · Weatherford, OK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 3, 1969 · N77053 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW69D0210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW69D0210.md): Cessna 140 · Perkins, OK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 20, 1968 · N1699V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW69F0187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW69F0187.md): Cessna 140 · Afton, OK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 13, 1968 · N72438 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW67F0645](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW67F0645.md): Cessna 140 · Okla.City, OK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 3, 1967 · N77053 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW67F0571](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW67F0571.md): Cessna 140 · Tulsa, OK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 8, 1967 · N4274N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW67F0345](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW67F0345.md): Piper J3C-65 · Tulsa, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Dec 10, 1966 · N56274 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW67D0066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW67D0066.md): Cessna 120 · Duncan, OK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 7, 1966 · N2072V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW66F0507](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW66F0507.md): Cessna 140A · Ardmore, OK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 3, 1966 · N1152D · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW66D0149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW66D0149.md): Cessna 140 · Cashion, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 15, 1965 · N72688 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X4088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X4088.md): Luscombe 8E · Sapulpa, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Sep 21, 1964 · N2045K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X3048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X3048.md): Ercoupe 415C · Bartlesville, OK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 26, 1964 · N94027 · Destroyed
- [NTSB UNK64X1571](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X1571.md): Cessna 120 · Okla City, OK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 2, 1964 · N2391N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X1143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X1143.md): Champion 7FC · Muldrow, OK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 3, 1964 · N84576 · 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" = 'OK' 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=OK

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