# NTSB investigations: Continental C85 series, OR

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 WPR23LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA168.md): Cessna 140 · Nyssa, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 26, 2023 · N140D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed on takeoff that resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with trees.
- [NTSB WPR22LA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA336.md): Cessna 120 · Scappoose, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 5, 2022 · N77257 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while taxing in gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR21LA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA306.md): Piper J3C-85 · Woodburn, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 5, 2021 · N6018H · No damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance during takeoff from a person on the ground who sustained a serious injury as a result of the collision.
- [NTSB WPR21LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA214.md): Cessna 140 · Fields, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 29, 2021 · N89257 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing
- [NTSB WPR12CA363](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA363.md): Silvaire Luscombe 8E · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 19, 2012 · N2287K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper use of the brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB WPR11CA447](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA447.md): Cessna 120 · Pendleton, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 19, 2011 · N1705N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive brake application while landing on rough terrain.
- [NTSB WPR10CA334](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA334.md): Luscombe 8E · Tillamook, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 4, 2010 · N2466K · Substantial damage
  > The certified flight instructor’s selection of an inappropriate landing surface and the loss of engine power as a result of the improper use carburetor heat. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision.
- [NTSB SEA07LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA217.md): Taylorcraft BF12 · West Linn, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2007 · N13060 · Substantial damage
  > The corrosion, fatigue fracture, and subsequent separation of the left wing lift strut attachment fitting. Also causal was the inadequate maintenance and annual inspection by the owner/pilot/mechanic.
- [NTSB SEA05LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA165.md): Cessna 120 · Chiloquin, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2005 · N627DM · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and a loss of control during a pull-up maneuver. A factor contributing to the accident was the inadvertent stall/spin, which resulted in the subsequent collision with terrain.
- [NTSB SEA01LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA138.md): Cessna 120 · Troutdale, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2001 · N90077 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadvertent visual flight rules ( VFR) flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) during cruise flight. Factors include his attention being diverted to the indications presented by his Global Positioning System (GPS), and low ceiling…
- [NTSB SEA01LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA040.md): Ercoupe 415G · Santiam, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 2001 · N94432 · Substantial damage
  > The partial blockage of the carburetor main metering jet orifice by contamination of undetermined origin. Factors include a snow-covered runway upon which the pilot executed a forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA97LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA187.md): Cessna 140 · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1997 · N76233 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB SEA95LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA047.md): Cessna 120 · Scappoose, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 1995 · N77480 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and inadvertent use of the brakes.
- [NTSB SEA94LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA050.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Burns, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 1994 · N95169 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot in command's application of excessive braking during the landing roll.
- [NTSB SEA93LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA063.md): Cessna 140 · Salem, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 1993 · N2019N · Substantial damage
  > A complete loss of power for undetermined reasons. Factors include unsuitable terrain, and trees surrounding the forced landing site.
- [NTSB SEA91LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA232.md): Cessna 140 · Gates, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1991 · N76006 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's excessive remedial action. Factors to the accident were poor supervision by the CFI.
- [NTSB SEA86LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA036.md): Cessna 140 · Ione, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 1986 · N1920V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot attempted to fly his newly purchased aircraft a distance of 3 miles from one local airstrip to another for the purpose of hangaring it. A ceiling of 500 feet overcast with 5 miles visibility fog and freezing rain were present. The windscreen iced up…
- [NTSB SEA82DA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DA078.md): Cessna 140 · Buena Vista, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · May 23, 1982 · N73056 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot stated that while looking out the left side window something impacted the windshield causing broken plexiglass to enter the cabin and injure both the pilot and the passenger. He then noticed that the airspeed was low and proceeded to lower the nose…
- [NTSB SEA82FA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82FA013.md): Erco 415-C · Ashland, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Dec 21, 1981 · N87307 · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA81DYK05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA81DYK05.md): Aeronca 7AC · Creswell, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 1, 1981 · N1528E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA80FYM44](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA80FYM44.md): Piper J3C-85 · Hood River, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 7, 1980 · N7116H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA78FYM31](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA78FYM31.md): Aeronca 7AC · Estacada, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 6, 1978 · N3479E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA77FYC04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA77FYC04.md): Funk B85C · Portland, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 4, 1976 · N77705 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA75DYI08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA75DYI08.md): Piper J5A · Bend, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 2, 1974 · N38862 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA74DYA24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA74DYA24-186934.md): Aeronca 7DC · Ontario, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 16, 1974 · N3085E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA74DYC26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA74DYC26.md): Cessna 140 · Portland, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 1, 1973 · N76006 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA74DYC21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA74DYC21.md): Cessna 140 · Astoria, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 8, 1973 · N3086N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA72DYI20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA72DYI20.md): Cessna 140 · Bend, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Apr 29, 1972 · N73079 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA72DYC05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA72DYC05.md): Piper J3C-65 · Beaverton, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 5, 1971 · N33551 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA71DVQ23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA71DVQ23.md): Cessna 120 · Elkton, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Apr 25, 1971 · N72560 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA70D0123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA70D0123.md): Cessna 140 · Roseburg, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 2, 1969 · N76445 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA69F0197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA69F0197.md): Cessna 120 · Beaverton, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 21, 1969 · N2551N · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA69D0160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA69D0160.md): Cessna 140 · Mulino, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 27, 1968 · N2497N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA69D0119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA69D0119.md): Cessna 120 · Waldport, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 16, 1968 · N72560 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA68D0214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA68D0214.md): Luscombe 8E · Ridgefield, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 6, 1967 · N2543K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA68F0076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA68F0076.md): Cessna 120 · North Bend, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 23, 1967 · N2642N · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA67D0290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA67D0290.md): Cessna 120 · Roseburg, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 27, 1967 · N2642N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA67F0267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA67F0267.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Eugene, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 12, 1967 · N3555H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA67D0079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA67D0079.md): Ercoupe 415-CD · Madras, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 26, 1966 · N3555H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA67F0007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA67F0007.md): Cessna 140 · Medford, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 27, 1966 · N2172V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA66F0165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA66F0165.md): Cessna 140A · Mulino, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 23, 1965 · N9695A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA66F0014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA66F0014.md): Taylorcraft BC-12D · Madras, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 15, 1965 · N43669 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA65F0025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA65F0025.md): Cessna 140 · Lebanon, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 27, 1965 · N2593N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK65X0151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK65X0151.md): Cessna 140 · Beaverton, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Oct 4, 1964 · N2291N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X3583](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X3583.md): Aeronca 7AC · Chiloquin, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 25, 1964 · N2266E · Destroyed

## 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" = 'OR' 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=OR

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