# NTSB investigations: Continental C85 series, 1989

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 CHI90LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA057.md): Ercoupe 415-CD · Lizton, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1989 · N3871H · Substantial damage
  > Selection of unsuitable terrain by the pilot and his failure to abort the takeoff. Factors related to the accident were: interpersonal relations of the pilot, terrain condition and fence on or near the airstrip, the pilot's lack of experience in the type of…
- [NTSB LAX90LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA043.md): Cessna 140 · Concord, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1989 · N2065N · Substantial damage
  > Improper use of the brakes by the pilot. The crosswind and the pilot's failure to maintain runway alignment were contributing factors.
- [NTSB MKC90LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA036.md): Burdette Cuby PA-11 · Ashland, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1989 · N99615 · Substantial damage
  > An undetermined problem with the fuel system, which resulted in a loss of engine power, and operation of the aircraft by the pilot with the known deficiency. The uneven (terraced) terrain was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB SEA90LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA018.md): Cessna 140 · Amboy, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1989 · N2070V · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB SEA90LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA017.md): Ercoupe 415D · Vancouver, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1989 · N3354H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertant leaning of the fuel mixture to near idle cutoff, causing the engine to quit.
- [NTSB ANC90LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA008.md): Cessna 140 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 1989 · N5606C · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's failure to assure condition of runway prior to landing and failure to maintain runway alignment during landing.
- [NTSB LAX90LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA012.md): Culver VEE · Santa Paula, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1989 · N3036K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed for a positive rate of climb.
- [NTSB FTW90DRG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DRG01.md): Funk, D.D. B85C · San Antonio, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Oct 26, 1989 · N77707 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed, which resulted in a stall. The unfavorable/gusty wind condition was a related factor.
- [NTSB ATL90LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA005.md): Cessna 120 · Maysville, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1989 · N1829N · Substantial damage
  > The improper inspection of the airplanes engine by the pilot/owner resulting in five rocker box cover screws being missing and subsequent loss of engine oil due to the cover vibrating and causing a hole to be worn in it. Subsequent loss of engine power due to…
- [NTSB ATL89LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA215.md): Aeronca 7AC · Semmes, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1989 · N83732 · Substantial damage
  > Improper replacement of the fuel cap gasket by the pilot, which resulted in a blocked fuel cap vent and fuel starvation. Trees in the emergency landing area contributed to aircraft damage.
- [NTSB CHI89LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA187.md): Cessna 120 · Shelbyville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1989 · N1844N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain proper alignment during the landing roll.
- [NTSB LAX89LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA261.md): Aeronca 7AC · Rio Linda, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1989 · N84709 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain proper runway alignment during an aborted landing. Related factors were: a false airspeed indication, the pilot's lack of familiarity with the aircraft, his improper use of carburetor heat, his diverted attention, and the…
- [NTSB BFO89LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO89LA051.md): Cessna 140 · Bridgeport, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1989 · N1975N · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power because of fuel starvation. Fuel starvation occurred because of unporting of fuel from the tank outlet when the aircraft was in a slip attitude shortly before the power loss. A contributing factor is inadequate information in the…
- [NTSB ATL89FA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA167.md): Cessna 140 · Conyers, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1989 · N1875V · Substantial damage
  > Carburetor ice and the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat. Carburetor icing condition was a related factor.
- [NTSB LAX89LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA220.md): Commonwealth 185 · Sacramento, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1989 · N92827 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to accurately determine the fuel load prior to departure.
- [NTSB MKC89LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA133.md): Cessna 140 · Creve Ceour, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1989 · N89316 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to plan the approach and maintain alignment with the sod landing strip. The pilot's innattention to the grass strip resulted in a landing in a soft wheat field.
- [NTSB NYC89DFJ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89DFJ01.md): Davis DA-2A · Skaneateles, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 6, 1989 · N26Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's hard landing which resulted in nose gear collapse.
- [NTSB ATL89FA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA150.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Jamestown, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 21, 1989 · N5003M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain adequate airspeed to avoid an inadvertent stall. The stall occurred at an altitude which precluded recovery prior to ground impact. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of proficiency in the airplane.
- [NTSB CHI89LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA089.md): Cessna 140 · Terre Haute, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 1989 · N77201 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's inability to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. A factor in the accident was the crosswind.
- [NTSB MKC89DCG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89DCG01.md): Grigg/Bowers Flybaby · West Plains, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · May 7, 1989 · N1305 · Destroyed
  > Improper preflight planning by the pilot and his failure to attain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall as he was attempting to avoid a power transmission line. Factors related to the accident were: rising terrain, tall grass, tailwind, and the…
- [NTSB DEN89LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA079.md): Aeronca 7AC · Wolf Point, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 1989 · N4627E · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the student pilot to use carburetor heat in a timely manner which resulted in a partial loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate weather evaluation the pilot made after taking off and flying through fog due to his…
- [NTSB ANC89LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA044.md): Piper J-5 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 1989 · N35038 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain. A contributing factor is the pilot's lack of experience in off airport landings.
- [NTSB DEN89LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA063.md): Cessna 140 · Farmington, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 1989 · N2652N · Substantial damage
  > Improper use of brakes which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve.
- [NTSB MKC89LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA050.md): Cessna 140 · Audubon, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 1989 · N89867 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane. Contributing to the accident were the crosswind conditions.

## 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") = 1989
  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=1989

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