# NTSB investigations: Continental C85 series, WI

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 CEN24LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA106.md): Cessna 140 · Hayward, WI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 2, 2024 · N1887V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of control during landing rollout.
- [NTSB CEN23LA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA322.md): Ercoupe 415-D · Waupun, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 23, 2023 · N415JC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to take off without correcting a misinstalled fuel cap, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation caused by improper venting of the fuel system.
- [NTSB CEN23LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA098.md): Cessna 120 · Eagle River, WI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 25, 2023 · N73034 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to takeoff from an unsuitable surface which resulted in collision with an object.
- [NTSB CEN22LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA103.md): Cessna 120 · Sturtevant, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 18, 2022 · N90129 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during the takeoff for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN20CA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA317.md): Cessna 120 · Osceola, WI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jul 17, 2020 · N1926N · Substantial damage
  > The pilots did not maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.
- [NTSB GAA18CA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA221.md): Cessna 120 · Iola, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 21, 2018 · N1807V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to reject the takeoff from a snow-covered grass surface, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB CEN17LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA224.md): Mckenna SD-1A · Juneau, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2017 · N31313 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s difficulty controlling the airplane due to his incorrect reinstallation of the wings, which led to a bounced precautionary landing. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the pilot and the mechanic to verify the wings’ angle of incidence.
- [NTSB GAA16CA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA292.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Rochester, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 8, 2016 · N1127N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing, which resulted in a runway excursion, left main landing gear collapse, and a nose down. Contributing to the accident was the wind shift.
- [NTSB CEN13CA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA042.md): Luscombe 8E · West Bend, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 3, 2012 · N2368K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot‘s failure to maintain clearance from power lines at the end of the short runway, which resulted in an aborted takeoff and subsequent nose-over of the airplane.
- [NTSB CEN12LA539](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA539.md): Gn-1 Aircamper Mathes · Burlington, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2012 · N31TM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper installation of the propeller bolts, which resulted in the in-flight separation of the propeller.
- [NTSB CEN09CA566](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA566.md): Piper J3C-65 · Mondovi, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 6, 2009 · N3549W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while in the traffic pattern, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CHI08CA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA127.md): Cessna 140 · Burlington, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 9, 2008 · N89307 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the low altitude at the time of the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CHI04LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA075.md): Cessna 120 · Merrill, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 2004 · N73034 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain to conduct a landing. Factors were the reported flat light conditions and the uneven terrain.
- [NTSB CHI03FA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03FA301.md): Aeronca 11BC · Colfax, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2003 · N4103E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor associated with the accident was the low altitude at which the pilot was maneuvering.
- [NTSB CHI03LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA206.md): Cessna 140 · Sullivan, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 2003 · N2180V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions resulting in a loss of directional control. A factor contributing to the accident was the crosswind.
- [NTSB CHI02CA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02CA279.md): Cessna 120 · Brookfield, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 6, 2002 · N2601N · No damage
  > The inadequate visual outlook by the pilot during taxi.
- [NTSB CHI02LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA230.md): Ercoupe G · Palmyra, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2002 · N94431 · Substantial damage
  > Failure by the pilot-in-command to properly compensate for the wind conditions, as well as an improper landing flare. Contibuting factors were the inadequate supervision by the flight instructor and the wind gusts.
- [NTSB CHI02LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA118.md): Cessna 120 · Racine, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 2002 · N6RP · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate weather evaluation and delayed application of carburetor heat by the pilot, and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. The carburetor icing conditions and the low altitude were factors.
- [NTSB CHI00LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA213.md): Cessna 120 · Shawano, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2000 · N2961N · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight planning and the pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff. A factor was the road embankment.
- [NTSB CHI98LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA227.md): Commonwealth 185 · Oregon, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1998 · N92997 · Substantial damage
  > the improper adjustment of the carburetor by an unqualified person. Factors to the accident were the annual inspection not being complied with and the lack of recent experience of the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI96LA337](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA337.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Wausau, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1996 · N94196 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area, and his misjudgment of distance and speed, while attempting to minimize the effect of crossing an uneven area on the runway. The uneven runway condition was a related factor.
- [NTSB CHI94LA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA278.md): Cessna 120 · Manitowoc, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1994 · N1987V · Substantial damage
  > the private pilot's improper use of brakes during the landing roll. A related factor is his lack of total experience.
- [NTSB CHI92FA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FA231.md): Cessna 120 · Maple, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1992 · N1947N · Destroyed
  > The non-instrument rated private pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB CHI92LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA165.md): Cessna 140 · Howard, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1992 · N2776N · Substantial damage
  > An inadequate preflight inspection by the pilot in command and a loss of engine power from contaminated fuel.
- [NTSB CHI92LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA144.md): Ercoupe 415-E · Berlin, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1992 · N99819 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB CHI87FA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87FA185.md): Cessna 120 · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1987 · N76249 · No damage
  > The plt was taxiing out of the antique/classic camping area at Oshkosh with the assistance of wing walkers when he stopped to permit the pax (his wife) to perform an errand. The pax deplaned & went under the outer 1/3 of the wing strut, then walked back into…
- [NTSB CHI87LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA141.md): Luscombe 8E · Dodgeville, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1987 · N1402B · Substantial damage
  > While landing on runway 30, the pilot reported that the wind shifted from a crosswind to a tailwind. During an attempted go-around the pilot lost directional control and struck a metal utility shed prior to impacting the ground.
- [NTSB CHI85FEP03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85FEP03.md): Roger W. Stigen EAA Biplane SR-1 · Sprimg Greem, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Aug 27, 1985 · N3541 · Destroyed
  > Eaa bi plane N3541, piloted by john boatright, and registered to freeborn county aircraft inc., albert lea, Minnesota, sustained substantial damage during a landing approach to runway 27 at the lone rock airport at approximately 1900 CDT on August 26, 1985.…
- [NTSB CHI84LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA206.md): Ercoupe 415C · Sturtevant, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1984 · N93939 · Substantial damage
  > According to the plt, he was making a hi speed taxi check when the acft lifted off to about 5 ft AGL. After lift-off, the acft began to go to the left. When the plt applied right rudder, the plane veered further left & crashed in an onion field. An exam of…
- [NTSB CHI83LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA074.md): Cessna 140 · Springbrook, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 1983 · N89399 · Substantial damage
  > The acft collided with a four ft snowbank at the rwy threshold during landing. This was a dual instructional flt with the student in the right seat. The CFI had made no landings in this make and model of acft in the previous 90 days. The pilot stated that due…
- [NTSB CHI82DEP12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DEP12.md): Cessna 140 · Hayward, WI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 27, 1981 · N3174N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI80FEP29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80FEP29.md): Cassutt 111M · Stevens Pt, WI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 21, 1980 · N5JJ · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI77DER03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77DER03.md): Cessna 120 · Downsville, WI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 20, 1977 · N4276N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI76FEP09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI76FEP09.md): Breezy R201 · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 2, 1975 · N5AF · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI75DEP14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI75DEP14.md): Cessna 140 · Shawano, WI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 2, 1974 · N77253 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI74FEP15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI74FEP15.md): Erco 415C · Portage, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 20, 1973 · N2244H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI74FEP09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI74FEP09.md): Cessna 120 · Okauchee, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 11, 1973 · N76245 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI73FEP30](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI73FEP30.md): Cessna 120 · Hartford, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Nov 5, 1972 · N2425N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI73DEP18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI73DEP18.md): Cessna 140 · New Glarus, WI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 14, 1972 · N9461A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI72DER02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI72DER02.md): Cassutt 3M · Durand, WI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 11, 1971 · N8156 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI72DEP10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI72DEP10.md): Piper J-3 · East Troy, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 1, 1971 · N3676K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI71DDJ42](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI71DDJ42.md): Cessna 120 · Lake Geneva, WI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 7, 1971 · N72441 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI70FDM08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI70FDM08.md): Aeronca 11CC · Cumberland, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 23, 1970 · N4121E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI70DDJ28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI70DDJ28.md): Luscombe 8E · Wayside, WI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 16, 1970 · N2438K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI70DDJ13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI70DDJ13.md): Luscombe 8E · Wausau, WI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 26, 1970 · N2040K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI70D0298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI70D0298.md): Cessna 140 · Chilton, WI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 24, 1969 · N1999V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI69D0318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI69D0318.md): Cessna 120 · Richland Ctr, WI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 12, 1968 · N2874N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI69F0150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI69F0150.md): Erco 415-CD · Rio, WI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 11, 1968 · N3920H · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI68D0411](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI68D0411.md): Cessna 140 · Norwalk, WI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 21, 1967 · N89033 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI68D0030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI68D0030.md): Luscombe 8E · Lake Mills, WI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 3, 1967 · N2550K · 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" = 'WI' 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=WI

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