# 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. Page 4 of 17 · 816 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB IAD97LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA099.md): Beech BE-35 · Wadsworth, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1997 · N2738V · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to retard the engine throttle to idle during the landing roll. A related factor was the diverted attention. - [NTSB ATL97LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA097.md): Ryan Navion · Cross City, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1997 · N91519 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning that resulted in loss of power in flight due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB MIA97LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA200.md): Cessna 150F · Clearwater, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1997 · N8083S · Substantial damage > the student pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during an attempted go-around, which resulted in an on-ground loss of control and subsequent collision with trees and a ditch. The crosswind, trees, and ditch were related factors. - [NTSB CHI97IA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97IA122.md): Beech 35 · Spokane, WA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 1997 · N2839V · No damage > the vibration of the fuselage was due to flutter. - [NTSB FTW97LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA149.md): Beech D35 · Bartlesville, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1997 · N940MD · Substantial damage > the pilot's selection of an empty fuel tank, which resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power. A factor relating to the accident was: the pilot's lack of familiarity with the aircraft. - [NTSB ATL97LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA027.md): Beech 35 · Lafayette, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1996 · N4523V · Substantial damage > failure of maintenance personnel to balance the ruddervator assemblies after they had been reskinned and painted, which resulted in flutter and subsequent damage to the empennage. - [NTSB CHI96LA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA274.md): Beech 35 · Yankton, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1996 · N3392V · Substantial damage > an improper in-flight decision by the pilot when he shut the engine off as the airplane approached the landing runway. Factors associated with this accident were an inadequate maintenance inspection by the mechanic when the actuating arm fracture was not… - [NTSB SEA96LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA181.md): Beech 35 · Spokane, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1996 · N2839V · Substantial damage > failure (cracking) of the aft fuselage bulkhead for undetermined reason(s). - [NTSB CHI96LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA235.md): Beech B35 · Chesterfield, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1996 · N5001C · Substantial damage > improperly balanced ruddervators and improperly installed ruddervator (elevator) trim tabs, due to improper maintenance, which resulted in ruddervator flutter and substantial damage in the area of the aft fuselage. Factors relating to the accident were:… - [NTSB FTW96LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA213.md): Luscombe 11A · Calhan, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1996 · N1690B · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor was a gusting cross-wind. - [NTSB MIA96LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA156.md): Marcellus Star Fire · Umatilla, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 1996 · N2498 · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper use of brakes on landing roll out resulting in a nose over. - [NTSB SEA96LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA058.md): Beech 35 · Laurel, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 1996 · N3363V · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to extend the landing gear. Factors related to the accident were: an inoperative gear warning system, the dark night, and the pilot's failure to follow the checklist. - [NTSB LAX96FA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96FA119.md): Beech C35 · Lee Vining, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 1996 · N2PA · Destroyed > Fuel starvation due to the pilot's failure to adequate monitor the aircraft's fuel system and select a tank containing fuel in a timely manner. The pilot's failure to monitor the fuel system was due to the effects of hypoxia. Factors in the accident were the… - [NTSB ATL95LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA170.md): Beech A35 · Knoxville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1995 · N8500A · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to use the carburetor heat during the approach. The factors were: failure to obtain a weather briefing, and weather conditions favorable for the formation of carburetor icing. - [NTSB FTW95FA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA300.md): Beech C35 · Plano, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1995 · N1997D · Substantial damage > Fuel starvation due to the improper position of the fuel selector, and failure the pilot to follow emergency procedures. - [NTSB FTW95LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA258.md): Beech 35 · Kingston, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1995 · N5273C · Substantial damage > A malfunction of the propeller governor due to a loose control cable. - [NTSB CHI95LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA186.md): Beech A35 · Jacksonville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1995 · N8640A · Substantial damage > improper maintenance and inspection of the airplane's ruddervators. - [NTSB NYC95LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA116.md): Ryan Navion A · Taunton, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1995 · N4285K · Substantial damage > the failure of the pilot to monitor his fuel supply, which resulted in a power loss due to fuel exhaustion, and a forced landing in rough terrain. - [NTSB LAX95LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA189.md): Ryan Navion · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1995 · N41151 · Substantial damage > The owner/pilot improper installation of the propeller by failing to properly connect the pitch change mechanism. - [NTSB SEA95LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA092.md): Beech 35 · Bliss, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 1995 · N3728N · Destroyed > The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors include low ceiling, rain and fog. - [NTSB NYC95LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA063.md): Beech 35 · Shadyside, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 1995 · N3344V · Substantial damage > The loss of oil pressure, which resulted in the number six connecting rod failure and penetration through the crankcase. - [NTSB MIA95LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA066.md): Beech 35 · Sardis, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 1995 · N5116C · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation caused by a fuel selector stem failure, due to wear, that precluded the pilot from selecting a fuel tank that had fuel. - [NTSB NYC94WA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94WA183.md): Beech C35 · Lake Erie, Canada · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 27, 1994 · N8784A · Destroyed - [NTSB CHI94LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA281.md): Beech B-35 · Boyceville, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1994 · N5095C · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command's inadequate compensation for the existing wind conditions during the landing flare/touchdown. A factor was the gusty wind conditions. - [NTSB FTW94LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA189.md): Beech 35 · Mckinney, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 1994 · N3956N · Substantial damage > The ailerons being locked by a foreign object. - [NTSB MIA94LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA135.md): Beech A35 · St. Petersburg, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1994 · N620B · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain airspeed and proper glidepath resulting in the in-flight collision with trees short of the airport property. - [NTSB SEA94LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA080.md): Unrein 80-P51D · Scapp00se, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 1994 · N51PL · Substantial damage > The inadvertent unlocking of the tailwheel lock. Factors include the manufacturer's inadequate tailwheel lock. - [NTSB FTW94LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA056.md): Beech 35 · Crystal Beach, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1993 · N3331V · Substantial damage > Was a total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were a passenger door inadvertently opening in flight due to inadequate preflight by the pilot, unsuitable terrain for the forced landing, and carburetor icing conditions. - [NTSB LAX94LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA022.md): Beech B35 · Indian Springs, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1993 · N5005C · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to properly operate the airplane's fuel selector, which resulted in fuel starvation, and his improper emergency procedure for restarting the engine. A factor related to the accident was: the pilot's lack of experience in this make and… - [NTSB SEA94LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA001.md): Beech A35 · Heber City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1993 · N667B · Substantial damage > Fuel starvation brought on by the absence of the roll pin which engages the fuel selector handle to the fuel selector valve shaft, and the pilot in command's misjudging his flare resulting in a hard landing. - [NTSB MIA93FA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93FA200.md): Beech C35 · Ocklawaha, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1993 · N5936C · Destroyed > Failure of a propeller blade for an undetermined reason, and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Factors related to the accident were: low pass performed by the pilot, and his possible impairment from… - [NTSB LAX93LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA134.md): Beech D35 · San Manuel, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 1993 · N2908B · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper use of carburetor heat. Contributing to this accident were weather conditions which were conducive to the formation of carburetor ice. - [NTSB BFO93LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA009.md): Ryan Navion · Dublin, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 1992 · N4488K · Substantial damage > Improper adjustment of the fuel pressure regulator which produced an inadequate fuel flow and subsequent fuel starvation. Factors related to the accident were: the rough terrain and trees in the emergency landing area. - [NTSB SEA93LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA019.md): Beech A35 · Vancouver, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1992 · N8501A · Substantial damage > Design stress limits of the aircraft were exceeded. - [NTSB MIA92LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA120.md): Beech C35 · Scottsmoor, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 1992 · N657D · Substantial damage > Encounter with clear air turbulence during cruise flight. - [NTSB FTW92LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA072.md): Ryan Navion A · Oklahoma City, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1992 · N39JH · Substantial damage > The propeller hydraulic control pitch setting being incorrect for undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to identify and correct the pitch setting as the propeller went to a higher setting. - [NTSB DEN92FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92FA028.md): Beech 35 · Nucla, CO · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 1992 · N3342V · Substantial damage > Improper static balance of the ruddervators following rebuilding/repainting, which resulted in empennage flutter. - [NTSB SEA91LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA226.md): Ryan Navion · Chelan, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1991 · N4111K · Substantial damage > Poor in flight planning/decision by the pilot in command. Factors to the accident were: down drafts, proper alignment was not maintained and inadequate remedial action. - [NTSB FTW91FA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91FA109.md): North American NA1 · Mountain Home, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1991 · N91108 · Destroyed > The contamination of the airplane's fuel system and the foreign object blockage of the vapor return orifice which induced the power loss. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain. - [NTSB SEA91FA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91FA110.md): Beech 35 · Harrison, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 20, 1991 · N3842N · Destroyed > Improper preflight planning/preparation by the pilot. The terrain condition and the pilot's lack of total experience were related factors. - [NTSB MIA91LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA077.md): Ryan Navion · Lake City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 1991 · N4154K · Substantial damage > In-flight encounter with wind shear while on short final resulting in a hard landing. - [NTSB SEA91FA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91FA261.md): Beech 35 · Walla Walla, WA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 1991 · N3081V · Substantial damage > Improper static balance of the ruddervators following rebuilding/repainting, which resulted in empennage flutter. Improper installation of the trim tabs and an encounter with turbulence were related factors. - [NTSB LAX90LA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA306.md): Ryan Navion · San Diego, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1990 · N4220K · Substantial damage > Fuel starvation caused by blockage of fuel inlet screen by piece of improperly installed fuel hose. - [NTSB FTW90LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA113.md): Luscombe 11 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1990 · N1615B · Substantial damage > Loss of control on the ground, due to a locked left brake, undetermined reasons. - [NTSB FTW90LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA104.md): Ryan Navion A · Denison, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 1990 · N4442K · Substantial damage > Pilot's attempted takeoff with conditions in excess of the airplane's performance capabilities. Contributing to the accident was the high density altitude and the uphill runway. - [NTSB LAX90LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA071.md): North American Navion · Apple Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 1990 · N727G · Substantial damage > The pilot failed to properly preflight the airplane and departed on the accident flight with minimal fuel. - [NTSB SEA90FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90FA021.md): Beech B35 · Bremerton, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 1989 · N8918A · Destroyed > The pilot's improper IFR procedure, his failure to maintain proper alignment on the ILS approach, and his failure to initiate a missed approached after reaching the lateral limits of the ILS system or decision height. Darkness and deteriorating weather were… - [NTSB MKC90LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA002.md): Beech 35 · Mountain View, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1989 · N3106V · Substantial damage > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Premature retraction of the landing gear by the pilot was a contributing factor. - [NTSB FTW89GA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89GA170.md): Beech A35 · Escondido, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Sep 18, 1989 · N566B · Destroyed > Spatial disorientation of the pilot after he initiated flight into IMC conditions, and his exceeding the design stress limits of the airplane during the attempted recovery. Related factors were: the pilot's lack of total and recent instrument flight… - [NTSB LAX89LA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA282.md): Beech B35 · San Diego, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1989 · N8868A · Substantial damage > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors that related to the accident were: unavaliable altitude, remedial action not possible, unsuitable terrain, high vegetation, and the trees. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?engine=17014&page=5 ## 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=4 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. 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