# NTSB investigations: Continental C85 series, 1985 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 DEN86LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA058.md): Cessna 140A · Columbus, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1985 · N5330C · Substantial damage > According to the plt, after performing the preflight engine runup, he leaned the mixture control and switched the fuel selector to both tanks. Shortly after takeoff at approximately 50 ft AGL, the eng lost partial pwr. The plt made a forced landing following… - [NTSB CHI86LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA043.md): Cessna 140 · Rochester, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 1985 · N4155N · Substantial damage > Upon takeoff and after reaching an altitude of approx ten feet the right side of the cowl became unlatched and whipped up into the airstream, blocking the pilots forward view and causing some control problems. He elected to abort the takeoff and ran off the… - [NTSB ATL86LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA022.md): Cessna 172F · Hazelhurst, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1985 · N8852U · Substantial damage > During cruise flight the engine experienced a loss of power and the pilot applied carb heat. The engine operated normally with the carb heat on and when it was turned off the engine again ran rough. The pilot again turned on the carb heat and the engine ran… - [NTSB NYC85FA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85FA222.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Carlisle, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1985 · N3064H · Destroyed > During the second takeoff attempt from a pvt grass strip witnesses heard the eng sputter then quit soon after liftoff. The acft then descended to ground impact and burned. The acft had not been flown adn was kept out of doors for several months while the… - [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 MIA85FA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85FA239.md): Silvaire Luscombe 8E · Ocala, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1985 · N47BM · Destroyed > The acft was observed to take off, make a steep turn, a few seconds later, at an altitude of about 200 ft AGL, enter another steep turn and spin into the ground. Witnesses report that the pilot exhibited lack of control coordination while performing turns in… - [NTSB BFO85FA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO85FA070.md): Cessna 120 · Afton, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1985 · N1812V · Destroyed > The plt and his wife departed waynesboro arpt in reported VFR wx conditions at aprx 1700 hrs. According to the assistantarpt mgr the ceiling was about 2500 ft however, the mountain tops were obscured in the direction the acft flew towards. At about 1710 hrs… - [NTSB NYC85LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA209.md): Luscombe 8E · Carthage, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1985 · N2661K · Substantial damage > According to the pilot,while climbing to cruise, the engine began to run rough; however it did not quit. The pilot decided to return to the field for a precautionary landing. While turning onto final approach, the engine quit and the pilot attempted to glide… - [NTSB CHI85LA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA306.md): Cessna 120 · Hart, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1985 · N2785N · Substantial damage > The pilot on the return leg of a x.country flt failed to visually check his fuel supply and selected an empty tank for takeoff. On liftoff the engine stopped and the pilot attempted to ld on the remaining 300 ft of runway. After touchdown the acft veered off… - [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 DEN85LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA157.md): Luscombe 8E · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1985 · N2669K · Substantial damage > The plt reported that during a normal landing, the right main gear folded back, followed by collapse of the left main gear. An exam revealed evidence of fatigue failure of a clevis bolt in the threaded area. - [NTSB FTW85FA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85FA245.md): Cessna 140 · Tioga, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1985 · N3180N · Destroyed > Witnesses observed the acft apchg from the northwest at an estimated alt of about 100 ft AGL. As it passed their position, the plt rolled into a steep (90 deg) right bank, then roll back out. The witnesses reported that after the acft rolled out of the bank,… - [NTSB BFO85LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO85LA043.md): Cessna 140 · Chesapeake, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 1985 · N2034V · Substantial damage > The student plt was making a takeoff from rwy 20 with an estimated 10 kt right x-wind. After about 800 ft of ground run, the acft lifted off at aprx 65 mph. At an alt of about 30 ft, the acft began to settle in a left drift as it flew abeam trees on the right… - [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 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 CHI85LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA172.md): Ercoupe 415-CD · St. Paul, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 1985 · N94740 · Substantial damage > Shortly after takeoff, while climbing thru aprx 700 ft AGL, the eng developed a severe vibration & a loud 'clanking' sound. These were followed by a partial loss of power. During a subsequent forced landing, the acft's right wing hit a tree & the nose gear… - [NTSB ATL85LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA141.md): Cessna 120 · Saluda, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1985 · N1819V · Substantial damage > The plt attempted a takeoff with the carb heat in the 'on' position. According to the plt, during initial climb the acft lost power and he was unable to maintain altitude. The plt made a forced landing in a pasture about 1 mi. From the airport. - [NTSB ATL85FA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FA140.md): Cessna 140 · Hawesville, KY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1985 · N72587 · Destroyed > The acft collided with and sunk into the Ohio river following a wing separation after contacting the lowest wire in a set of 3 power lines which spanned the river. Two other wires were located above the set of 3 power lines. Witnesses on and near the river… - [NTSB LAX85FA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85FA198.md): Cessna 140 · Petaluma, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 1985 · N140MC · Destroyed > The ATP plt initiated a short x-country flt at night in an acft with no attitude gyro instruments. Just before the acft crashed, witnesses heard the acft. They reported that the eng sounded like the plt was doing stunts or sharp turns. They said they could… - [NTSB ATL85LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA125.md): Piper J-3C-65 · Blairsville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1985 · N98760 · Substantial damage > The private pilot and his student plt passenger were departing the a/p when the plt made a sharp turn downwind at about 100 ft of alt. The a/c mashed into the ground bounced and landed in small trees. The nearest reported winds were recorded at 19 KTS. The… - [NTSB ATL85LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA130.md): Cessna 140 · Hawesville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 1985 · N89128 · Substantial damage > The plt was on a flt from lordsburg, NM, to mansfield, OH, and could not find hancock county airport, Hawesville, KY. While searching for the airport the engine lost total power due to fuel exhaustion. The plt said that he planned to refuel at hancock co.… - [NTSB ATL85LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA094.md): Champion 7FC · Louisville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 1985 · N7507E · Substantial damage > The student plt departed from a snow covered rwy & proceeded on a solo x-country. When he returned, the nosewheel broke thru the snow crusted surface & collapsed, then the acft nosed over. The plt said there were ruts on the rwy from other acft which caused… ## 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 year(c."eventDate") = 1985 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&year=1985 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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