# 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 SEA03LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA164.md): Beech A35 · Freeland, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2003 · N8598A · Substantial damage
  > A partially blocked fuel injector which led to an over temperature condition in the cylinders resulting in a loss of engine power during cruise flight. Sandy terrain conditions for the landing was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI03LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA186.md): Beech A35 · Douglass, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2003 · N564B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain adequate airspeed and his premature liftoff, which resulted in a stall. A factor to the accident was the tree.
- [NTSB IAD03LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03LA013.md): Beech C35 · Reedville, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 2002 · N707D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area, and his failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB CHI03LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA021.md): Beech D35 · Dodge Center, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 2002 · N2935B · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to a fractured engine driven pump shaft pin. The low altitude and unsuitable terrain encountered were contributing factors.
- [NTSB SEA02LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA159.md): Beech C-35 · Nampa, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2002 · N1888D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control following an inadvertent opening of the airplane's storm window.
- [NTSB SEA02LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA152.md): Beech B35 · Halfway, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2002 · N5029C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in initiating an aborted takeoff and his failure to establish climb out of ground effect. Contributing factors were the high aircraft weight and high density altitude as well as the fence and berm, which the aircraft struck.
- [NTSB SEA02FA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02FA124.md): Unrein Productmatch 80 P51D · Battle Ground, WA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2002 · N51PL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper airspeed (80 mph) on final approach resulting in a bounced landing and a loss of control during an attempted go-around and ultimately the on ground collision with a residence. Contributing factors were the pilot's…
- [NTSB LAX02FA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA210.md): Beech C35 · Chambers, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2002 · N5856C · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control after falling asleep due to fatigue, which resulted in a structural failure of the airframe during a high speed descent after the design stress limits of the aircraft were exceeded.
- [NTSB DEN02LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA064.md): Beech 35 · Cortez, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2002 · N404B · Substantial damage
  > an inadvertent stall as the pilot attempted to clear a cliff and ravine and avoid power lines, resulting in a collision with the ground. Contributing factors were a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, a leaking carburetor and fuel pump, and the…
- [NTSB SEA02FA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02FA109.md): Beech A35 · Atlanta, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 2002 · N658B · Substantial damage
  > Clearance from an object was not maintained during an aborted landing. Trees and mountainous terrain were factors.
- [NTSB CHI02LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA158.md): Beech B35 · Lakewood, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 2002 · N352GF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during takeoff when he encountered a stall after failing to maintain airspeed.
- [NTSB ATL02LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA106.md): Beech 35 · Hernando, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 2002 · N2925B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain wing tip clearance during an attempted takeoff that resulted in the collision with the ground.
- [NTSB FTW02FA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02FA155.md): Beech BE-35 · Stephenville, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 20, 2002 · N3157V · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control and adequate airspeed, resulting in the inadvertent stall/spin. A contributing factor was the low altitude.
- [NTSB ATL02FA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02FA077.md): Beech E35 · Blowing Rock, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 2002 · N3292C · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued VFR flight in to known IMC, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees in mountainous terrain. A factor was low ceiling.
- [NTSB FTW02FA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02FA106.md): Beech D35 · Nacogdoches, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 2002 · N2966B · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the engine driven fuel pump drive pin resulted in a total loss of engine power. Contributing factors were inadequate maintenance, the pilot's inadequate use of the manual auxillary fuel pump (wobble pump), and the night conditions.
- [NTSB LAX02LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA117.md): Beech A35 · Rio Linda, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 2002 · N8428A · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power as a result of fuel starvation due to the pilot's inadequate fuel system management and failure to follow procedures and directives in the Pilot Operating Handbook listed by the manufacturer.
- [NTSB FTW02LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA053.md): Ryan Navion A · Sierra Blanca, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 2001 · N4530K · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadverent VFR flight into instrument meteorological weather conditions which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain. Contributing factors were the night light conditions and the clouds.
- [NTSB DEN01LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA137.md): Beech A35 · Moab, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2001 · N8431A · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to lower the landing gear resulting in a wheels up landing.
- [NTSB FTW01LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA140.md): Beech BE-35 · Springdale, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2001 · N2963V · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power due to an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB FTW01LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA163.md): Beech D35 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 2001 · N2118D · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB DEN01FA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01FA088.md): Beech 35 · Glenwood Sprgs, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 2001 · N2PZ · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, and the subsequent inadvertent stall/mush to the ground. Contributing factors were the pilot's lack of experience in make/model airplane, the high density altitude weather condition, and the pilot's attempted…
- [NTSB LAX01LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA104.md): Schneider, Edmund, Pty. Starduster SA300 · Chino Valley, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 2001 · N1173 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and his failure to dissiminate/coordinate the total distance required to successfully operate the airplane.
- [NTSB NYC01LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA032.md): Navion A · Lumberton, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2000 · N675JM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of altitude and distance to the runway while performing a forced landing after an engine failure. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's inadequate rebuilding procedures and maintenance inspection, which resulted in…
- [NTSB FTW00LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA271.md): Temco Luscombe 11A · Hammond, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2000 · N1689B · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper fuel consumption calculations, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A contributory factor was the fuel cap leak, due to a worn seal.
- [NTSB MIA00LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA251.md): Ryan Navion A · Daytona Bch Sh, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2000 · N5117K · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons, that resulted in the aircraft being ditched.
- [NTSB CHI00LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA222.md): Beech BE-35 · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2000 · N3283V · Substantial damage
  > the pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane during flare/touchdown.
- [NTSB FTW00LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA211.md): Beech D35 · Decatur, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2000 · N3424B · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent stall while maneuvering to avoid obstructions during a forced landing. A factor was the pilot's failure to extend the landing gear, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power due to the propeller blades striking the runway.
- [NTSB CHI00FA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FA200.md): Beech 35 · Columbus, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2000 · N947V · Destroyed
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from the power line. Factors were the sunglare and the wire.
- [NTSB MIA00LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA157.md): Navion L-17B · Sharpsburg, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 2000 · N4903E · Substantial damage
  > Total loss of engine power due to debris (aluminum) from an undetermined source found in the engine-driven fuel pump cavity resulting in the shearing of the hollow pump fuel shaft, and subsequent forced landing to none suitable terrain.
- [NTSB FTW00LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA131.md): Beech BE-35 · Lancaster, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 2000 · N5269C · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI00LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA055.md): Beech BE-35 · Mokane, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1999 · N2012D · Substantial damage
  > fuel starvation due to the pilot's failure to make accurate fuel consumption calculations and the pilot's improper emergency procedures for engine re-start. A factor was the ditch.
- [NTSB CHI00LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA048.md): Beech 35 · Hanover, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1999 · N5BB · Substantial damage
  > fuel starvation and the pilot's improper fuel tank selector position. A factor was the swampy terrain.
- [NTSB FTW00LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA038.md): Beech BE35 · Stillwater, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1999 · N444D · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to the dry-rotted diaphragms in the pressure carburetor. A factor was the hilly terrain encountered during the forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA00LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA012.md): Beech D35 · Indiantown, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1999 · N2109D · Substantial damage
  > The reported unauthorized use of the airplane by an unknown person.
- [NTSB CHI99LA340](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA340.md): Navion A · Utica, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1999 · N4527K · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the fuel pump and the misjudged touchdown point by the pilot. A factor was the high vegetation.
- [NTSB CHI99LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA247.md): Ryan Navion A · Keokuk, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1999 · N4902K · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW99LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA188.md): Beech C35 · Jonesboro, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1999 · N5BH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Factors were the prevailing tailwind, and the airplane's over gross weight condition.
- [NTSB CHI99LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA186.md): North American Navion L-17A · Osceola, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1999 · N109F · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's mismanagement of the fuel system in that he had the fuel selector positioned to a tank which did not contain sufficient fuel for the flight. Factors associated with the accident were the crop and the ditch which the airplane encountered during the…
- [NTSB IAD99LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99LA048.md): Beech BE-35 · Boonville, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1999 · N3191V · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to attain takeoff speed and his failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB NYC99LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA027.md): Beech C35 · London, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1998 · N244L · No damage
  > The pilot's inadequate start procedure in which he fail to secure the aircraft from movement during an attempt to handprop the engine.
- [NTSB IAD99LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99LA011.md): Ryan NAVION-A · East Moriches, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1998 · N4529K · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and the certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision.
- [NTSB IAD99LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99LA002.md): Navion A · Jaffrey, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1998 · N4285K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate aircraft preflight and subsequent failure to refuel the aircraft resulting in fuel exhaustion. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain to execute a forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA98LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA186.md): Beech A35 · Christmasvalley, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1998 · N516B · Substantial damage
  > A jammed nose gear. A corroded cable and the failure of the owner to have an annual inspection performed on the airplane were factors.
- [NTSB CHI98LA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA328.md): Beech B35 · Iowa City, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1998 · N5210C · Substantial damage
  > The fuel starvation due to improper fuel management by the pilot-in-command. Also, the aircraft procedures and directives which were not followed by the pilot-in-command is an additional cause. The rough and uneven terrain in addition to the low altitude of…
- [NTSB LAX98LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA212.md): North American Navion · San Andreas, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1998 · N1400Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper reinstallation of the fuel selector valve handle, which led to the selection of the wrong fuel tank and fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CHI98LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA199.md): Cessna 150F · Gregory, SD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1998 · N3596L · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's not maintaining control of the airplane during landing.
- [NTSB CHI98LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA125.md): Beech B35 · Bentonville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 1998 · N5246C · Substantial damage
  > the damage to the empennage was due to flutter.
- [NTSB LAX98FA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98FA119.md): Beech A35 · Auburn, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 1998 · N8597A · Substantial damage
  > failure of the engine driven fuel pump drive coupling and the pilot's failure to perform the emergency procedure specified in the Pilot Operating Handbook.
- [NTSB FTW98LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA078.md): Beech 35 · Springdale, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1997 · N2815V · Substantial damage
  > The fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to refuel and his inadequate pre-flight planning. Factors were the pilot's disorientation due to instrument meteorological conditions. Another factor, was the lack of suitable terrain for the pilot to execute a…
- [NTSB FTW97LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA272.md): Beech C35 · Chickasha, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1997 · N1878D · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper positioning of the fuel selector, which resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's failure to follow the checklist, and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.

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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."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=3

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