# NTSB investigations: Continental C85 series, 1993

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 ANC94LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA024.md): Aeronca 7AC · Juneau, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 1993 · N82594 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's selection of a sight unsuitable for landing. A factor in the accident was the ditch on the beach.
- [NTSB CHI94LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA043.md): Cleveland Piel Emeraude CP-304 · Warrensburg, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1993 · N7631C · Substantial damage
  > the intentional entry of a stall/spin by the student pilot.
- [NTSB BFO94LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA001.md): Univair Ercoupe 415E · Willis, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 1993 · N94440 · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the airplane's throttle cable fitting due to undetermined reasons, which prevented the pilot from applying power above engine idle. A factor in this accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the pilot to complete a forced landing without…
- [NTSB CHI94LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA023.md): Cessna 140 · Frankenmuth, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1993 · N73003 · Substantial damage
  > Improper use of the mixture control by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were: the similarity of shape, size, and color of the mixture and carburetor heat controls and the terrain condition (with crop) in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB LAX93LA358](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA358.md): Luscombe 8E · Napa, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1993 · N2485K · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. The rough/uneven terrain was a factor in this accident.
- [NTSB LAX93LA349](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA349.md): Culver LFA · Sonoma, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1993 · N41729 · Substantial damage
  > the airport management's failure to provide notice of the banner operation and to close the runway. An additional cause was the banner operator's failure to ensure that the runway on which he placed his banner equipment was closed.
- [NTSB CHI93LA358](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA358.md): Cessna 140 · Trenton, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1993 · N89467 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve and subsequent nose over of the airplane.
- [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 ANC93LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA150.md): Aeronca 11AC · Galena, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1993 · N86361 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain on which to make a forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI93LA321](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA321.md): R.D. Bell/Pietenpol Aircamper · Pontiac, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1993 · N194BB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command not maintaining a proper descent rate during the final approach and landing flare phase of flight.
- [NTSB ANC93LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA135.md): Luscombe SL8 · Dillingham, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1993 · N2542K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. A factor was the soft terrain.
- [NTSB CHI93LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA239.md): Aeronca AC7B · Kearney, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1993 · N1032E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and the aircraft exceeding maximum allowable gross weight.
- [NTSB ANC93LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA104.md): Cessna 140 · Juneau, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1993 · N4214N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor to the accident was the pilot's lack of total experience.
- [NTSB ANC93LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA073.md): Cessna 140 · Dillingham, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1993 · N1926V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain proper runway alignment.
- [NTSB SEA93LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA126.md): Taylorcraft BC-12D · Vancouver, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1993 · N43387 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate remedial action. Factors include crosswinds, gusts, and the pilot's lack of total experience in tailwheel type aircraft.
- [NTSB SEA93LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA098.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Helena, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1993 · N94142 · Destroyed
  > The inadequate lookout by the PIC and his failure to maintain clearance from electrical wires. A factor relating to the accident was the presence of electrical wires near the approach end of the airstrip.
- [NTSB FTW93LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA110.md): Luscombe 8E · Abbeville, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 1993 · N1337B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for crosswind conditions and the subsequent loss of directional control. Factors were the gusting crosswinds and the soft wet ground
- [NTSB CHI93LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA112.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Brainerd, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 1993 · N44109 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare which resulted in a bounced, hard landing and the subsequent loss of directional control.
- [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 MIA93FA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93FA051.md): Cessna 140 · Niceville, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 1993 · N89968 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons over terrain that was not suitable for the subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL93LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA048.md): Cessna 120 · Bessemer, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 1993 · N4292N · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during take off.

## 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") = 1993
  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=1993

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