# NTSB investigations: Continental E185 series

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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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB WPR15CA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15CA033.md): Beech A35 · Havasu City, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 5, 2014 · N149DS · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's failure to properly operate the fuel selector valve.
- [NTSB ERA14LA425](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA425.md): Navion Navion · Rock Hill, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2014 · N4900K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in the exhaustion of the fuel supply in the selected fuel tank and a subsequent total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR14LA337](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA337.md): Ryan Navion · Fresno, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2014 · N4533K · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB CEN13LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA072.md): Beech S35 · DeRidder, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 2012 · N322D · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to oil starvation after the oil filler cap separated from the oil filler tube during flight due to corrosion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during low altitude operations, which…
- [NTSB CEN12CA625](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA625.md): Beech 35 · Geary, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 9, 2012 · N3014V · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane during a forced landing attempt which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the instructor pilot's delay in taking control of the airplane and the loss of engine power…
- [NTSB CEN12LA331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA331.md): Baldwin Skybolt · Stuttgart, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 2012 · N24EB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in the airplane’s overweight takeoff from an airstrip with a high density altitude and subsequent collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN12FA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA196.md): Beech 35 · Glencoe, MN · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 2012 · N3871N · Substantial damage
  > The non-instrument-rated pilot’s continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the design limits of the airplane being exceeded and an in-flight breakup.
- [NTSB WPR12LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA070.md): Ryan Navion · Concord, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 2011 · N4398K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane and the subsequent total loss of engine power as a result of debris and water contamination in the fuel system.
- [NTSB WPR11LA346](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA346.md): Ryan Navion A · Torrington, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2011 · N4911K · Substantial damage
  > The carburetor’s failure to meet its operating limits at the low range, which resulted in a loss of engine power when the pilot reduced power for landing.
- [NTSB CEN11LA491](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA491.md): Beech C35 · Medina, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2011 · N1883D · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation due to an age-related failure of the engine-driven fuel pump. Also causal was the failure of the maintenance facility to overhaul the fuel pump and the failure of the operator to ensure that the pump was…
- [NTSB ERA11LA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA282.md): Pfouts Alfred L Senior Aero SPT D260 · Palm Coast, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 2011 · N705AP · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR11FA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA047.md): Beech C35 · Enterprise, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 2010 · N747MT · Substantial damage
  > The noninstrumented pilot’s inadequate weather planning, which resulted in his failure to maintain visual flight while maneuvering under low ceilings in rainy and foggy conditions and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB CEN10CA517](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA517.md): Beech D35 · Guymon, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 1, 2010 · N3446B · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN10FA458](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA458.md): Beech C35 · Rollinsville, CO · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2010 · N8974A · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR10LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA235.md): Beech 35 · South Bend, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 2010 · N3174V · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a runway overrun.
- [NTSB CEN10CA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA231.md): Beech 35 · Boulder, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 28, 2010 · N8SM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in a crosswind.
- [NTSB CEN10CA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA152.md): Beech A35 · Marfa, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 11, 2010 · N541B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear.
- [NTSB CEN10LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA083.md): Beech B35 · Santa Fe, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 2009 · N8828A · Substantial damage
  > An engine overpressure condition that resulted in oil getting on the exhaust and producing smoke which entered the cockpit. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's obscured vision due to smoke.
- [NTSB ERA10LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA014.md): Beech E35 · Mount Morris, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 2009 · N3515B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper decision to take off from unsuitable terrain with a quartering tailwind.
- [NTSB CEN09LA501](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA501.md): Beech 35 · Oklahoma City, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2009 · N4554V · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s improper fuel planning.
- [NTSB WPR09CA387](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA387.md): Beech 35 · St. Johns, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 5, 2009 · N4577V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate compensation for the crosswind gust and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the gusty crosswind weather conditions.
- [NTSB CEN09FA405](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA405.md): Beech C35 · Weslaco, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2009 · N2043D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while operating with a fuel imbalance. Contributing to the accident was the pilot/owner's decision to fly the airplane outside of the operating limitations.
- [NTSB CEN09CA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA307.md): Beech C35 · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 19, 2009 · N1945D · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of the landing gear due to the mechanic's failure to properly wire the landing gear squat switch.
- [NTSB CEN09LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA170.md): Beech B35 · La Luz, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 2009 · N8799A · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of a blockage in the right fuel tank vent.
- [NTSB NYC08LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA271.md): Beech B35 · Lockport, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2008 · N5208C · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power, as reported by the pilot, for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and the overweight condition of the airplane.
- [NTSB NYC08FA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA174.md): Beech A35 · Americus, GA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 3, 2008 · N546B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control during the initial climb for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DEN08LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA015.md): Ryan Navion · Santa Fe, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 2007 · N5104K · Substantial damage
  > A leak in the fuel selector valve and gascolator that resulted in fuel starvation during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was a lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA07FA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07FA154.md): North American Navion · Clayton, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2007 · N8844H · Destroyed
  > The pilot's intentional abrupt maneuver during low altitude cruise flight to avoid obstructions ahead, resulting in an in-flight collision with terrain and a building. Contributing to the accident were the failure of the pilot to obtain a preflight weather…
- [NTSB LAX07CA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA237.md): Beech C35 · Redlands, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 28, 2007 · N8973A · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB CHI07CA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA242.md): Marcellus Starduster SA-300 · Columbia, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 24, 2007 · N2498 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent left main landing gear collapse.
- [NTSB DEN07LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07LA083.md): Beech 35 · Topeka, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 2007 · N460B · Substantial damage
  > The use of unapproved bolts to mount the crankshaft and gear together, causing fatigue and failure of those mounting bolts, resulting in the subsequent loss of engine power. Factors contributing to the accident were the separation of the crankshaft gear, and…
- [NTSB CHI07LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA062.md): Hallburg Amphibian S21D · Grinnell, IA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 2007 · N41RH · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot in command and the fuel exhaustion during cruise flight. An additional cause was the inadequate forced landing procedure. A contributing factor was the tailwind.
- [NTSB MIA07LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07LA043.md): Ryan Navion · Marco Island, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 23, 2007 · N4456K · Substantial damage
  > A reported loss of engine power shortly after takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA07FA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07FA016.md): Beech D35 · Shelton, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 2006 · N2843V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, and his failure to maintain sufficient airspeed to avoid a stall during the subsequent forced landing. A factor associated with the accident is the inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB LAX06LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA231.md): Beech C35 · Beckwourth, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2006 · N715D · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB NYC06LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA165.md): North American Navion · Sturgis, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2006 · N91686 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to a leaking fuel pump gasket.
- [NTSB LAX06CA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA062.md): Ryan Navion · Los Angeles, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 10, 2005 · N4403K · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from a parked vehicle.
- [NTSB ATL05FA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05FA139.md): Beech BE-D35 · Decatur, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2005 · N3468B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, and subsequent inadvertent stall/spin during the forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL05CA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA166.md): Beech 35 · Carthage, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 17, 2005 · N49KB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive braking resulting in a loss of control and subsequent impact with gully. A related factor was the tailwind.
- [NTSB DFW05CA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA205.md): Beech 35 · Boerne, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 30, 2005 · N8753A · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's collision with a deer during touchdown. A contributing factor was the prevailing dark night condition.
- [NTSB IAD05LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA082.md): Beech C35 · West Milford, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2005 · N6908 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a collision with a drainage ditch.
- [NTSB LAX05LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA208.md): Beech C35 · Pasadena, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2005 · N5813C · Substantial damage
  > a fuel starvation induced loss of engine power due a failure of the electric fuel pump. A factor in the accident was the dark night lighting conditions.
- [NTSB LAX05LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA166.md): Beech C35 · Rancho Santa Fe, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 2005 · N709D · Substantial damage
  > failure of the engine driven fuel pump due to the improper overhaul procedure of the fuel pump by an overhaul facility, and the use of parts that did not meet hardness specification.
- [NTSB ATL05LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05LA042.md): Beech 35 · Knoxville, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 2005 · N501B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance, which resulted in the in-flight collision with trees. A factor was dark night.
- [NTSB SEA05LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA015.md): Luscombe 11A · Redmond, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 2004 · N1627B · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Also causal were the instructor's inadequate supervision and remedial action. Factors include soft terrain just off the side of the runway.
- [NTSB CHI04LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA099.md): Beech C35 · Big Rapids, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2004 · N1922D · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to the pilot's improper fuel management which led to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB NYC04LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA048.md): Beech 35 · Laconia, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 2003 · N3116V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control after experiencing a brake failure. A factor related to the accident was the failure of the brake master cylinder.
- [NTSB DEN03FA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03FA157.md): Beech 35 · Belen, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2003 · N3853N · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control immediately after takeoff due to spatial disorientation. A factor was the dark night light conditions.
- [NTSB ATL03FA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03FA134.md): Beech BE-35 · Kingsport, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2003 · N4289B · Destroyed
  > The certified flight instructor's mismanagement of the fuel, resulting in a loss of engine power and his failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB CHI03LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA221.md): Navion L-17A · Canton, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2003 · N2968C · Substantial damage
  > A complete loss of engine power during landing approach for undetermined reasons, as well as the unsuitable terrain for a forced landing encountered by the pilot. Contributing factors were the berm and the crops.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?engine=17014&page=3

## 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."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('17014'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=17014&page=2

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