# 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 5 of 17 · 816 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB LAX89LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA255.md): Beech A35 · Hemet, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1989 · N8581A · Substantial damage > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB FTW89LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA126.md): Beech 35 · Terrell, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1989 · N2946V · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor related to the accident was: the pile of dirt (dirt bank) beside the runway. - [NTSB CHI89LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA103.md): Beech 35 · Milan, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1989 · N5011C · Destroyed > The pilot's excessive rotation, which resulted in an inadvertent mushed stall and collision with trees. - [NTSB LAX89LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA176.md): Beech 35 · Sierraville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 1989 · N3169V · Destroyed > The pilot's attempt to land downwind on the runway and the inability to attain a climb after aborting the landing which resulted in a stall and uncontrolled descent into the ground. - [NTSB NYC89FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89FA033.md): Beech A35 · Shirley, NY · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1988 · N8697A · Destroyed > Loss of control during takeoff, due to the failure (separation) of the right rudder control cable. Contributing to the accident was improper inspection and maintenance of the cable. - [NTSB MIA89LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA011.md): Beech 35 · Tampa, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1988 · N4553V · Substantial damage > The plt stated the acft was topped with 30 gals of auto fuel prior to departing for the open house at mcdill afb. The flt to mcdill was normal. Before departure, about 1/2 inch of water was drained from the fuel system during preflt inspection. At about 300… - [NTSB CHI88LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA175.md): Beech 35R · Manito, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1988 · N3016V · Substantial damage > Drg arrival, the plt experienced an electrical prblm with the landing gear & had to use manual extension procedures. He stated that when he selected the flaps for landing, he heard the motor run, but did not visually check that the flaps were extended. Just… - [NTSB LAX88LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA243.md): Ryan Navion · Lancaster, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1988 · N4179K · Substantial damage - [NTSB DEN88LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88LA140.md): Beech C35 · Brighton, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1988 · N8930A · Substantial damage > Shortly after takeoff and while cruise flight, the eng lost pwr. The fuel pressure gauge indicated o PSI. The plt switched on the electric fuel pump. The eng did not respond. The plt activated the auxiliary (wobble) pump and switched fuel tanks. The eng still… - [NTSB MKC88LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88LA105.md): Beech 35C · Manhattan, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1988 · N5878C · Substantial damage > Arriving at the original destination apt, the PIC decided on an alternate, nearby airport, due to confusion regarding runway conditions at the original destination apt. Flying to his alternate, he erroneously lined up at a military airport located about 10… - [NTSB LAX88FA331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88FA331.md): Beech B-35 · Ocotillo, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 11, 1988 · N8875A · Destroyed > Inflight collision with terrain for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB LAX88FA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88FA192.md): Beech 35 · Santa Paula, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 7, 1988 · N3322V · Destroyed > Pilot's failure to maintain an airspeed at which the aircraft is controllable and above the stall speed. - [NTSB SEA88LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA085.md): Beech 35 · Pasco, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1988 · N2839V · Substantial damage > During lndg roll, NLG and rmlg collapsed. During tow in from rwy, lndg gear cb was noted to be tripped. Cause of cb activation unk. - [NTSB NYC88LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA130.md): Beech 35 · New Haven, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 1988 · N4528V · Substantial damage > During engine start the throttle jammed in the full forward position and could not be pulled back to the idle position to retard the power. The aircraft started rolling and collided with an unoccupied parked aircraft. Examination of the throttle control… - [NTSB BFO88FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO88FA031.md): Ryan Navion NA-4 · Fancy Gap, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 1988 · N1598V · Destroyed > The pilot failed to maintain visual contact and clearance with rising terrain after VFR flight encountered IMC. - [NTSB LAX88FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88FA071.md): Beech A35 · Chino Hills, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1987 · N675B · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > Failure of both pilots to see and avoid each other and thus avert the collision. - [NTSB LAX88LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA005.md): Beech A35 · Wickenburg, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1987 · N8583A · Substantial damage > During the takeoff run, the plt realized he had a flt control problem when he was unable to rotate the acft for lift- off. He stated that he contd the takeoff, attempting to overcome the problem with elevator trim. He was unable to establish a climb.… - [NTSB MKC87LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87LA160.md): North American Navion · Chillicothe, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1987 · N8569H · Substantial damage > The PIC was ferrying the navion to a distant location to undergo an annual insp. Abt 20 min into the flt, the PIC rptd experiencing eng pblms. The PIC was able to fly to a nearby arpt for a precautionary lndg. Instead of making the lndg the PIC went around to… - [NTSB LAX87FA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87FA291.md): Navion A · Hawthorne, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1987 · N4388K · Substantial damage > During a pleasure cross country flt, the eng sputtered then regained full pwr. The plt turned toward a nearby arpt and was cleared to land. En route to the arpt the engine lost full power. When the pilot thought he could make the rwy he extended the landing… - [NTSB FTW87LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87LA188.md): Beech 35 · Richwood, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1987 · N470MC · Substantial damage > The acft impacted a tree after a forced landing to a field near Richwood, Texas. The pilot stated that he was on final approach to the airport when the engine quit due to fuel starvation. The fuel selector was on the right tank at the time of the accident.… - [NTSB LAX87LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA252.md): Beech A35 · Santa Rosa, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1987 · N255B · Substantial damage > The plt was participating in a cafe-400 (comparative acft flt efficiency) contest over a 400 mi, round robin course. While dscndg fm 7000' at the end of the flt, the plt slowed the acft to 140 mph to observe traffic. When clear, he increased the speed to 160… - [NTSB FTW87FA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87FA142.md): Beech 35 · Cookson, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1987 · N3063V · Destroyed > Just after takeoff smoke was smelled and then observed in the cockpit. The pilot beleived that the smoke source was electrical and turned off the master switch. Just before touchdown flames began burning the pilots left leg. The aircraft was stopped on the… - [NTSB MIA87LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87LA167.md): North American Navion · Defuniak Spring, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1987 · N4007K · Substantial damage > The plt reported that after takeoff, at aprx 500 ft, the eng lost power. He then turned on the electric fuel pump in an attempt to restore it. Unable, he then elected to land the acft, during which, it collided with trees, fell to the ground & came to rest.… - [NTSB CHI87DEM06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87DEM06.md): Navion A · Baldwin, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Apr 19, 1987 · N4961C · Substantial damage > After beginning a level off at aprx 6000 ft, the acft engine stopped. During the forced landing the acft crashed in a heavily wooded area aprx 1/2 mile west of the arpt. An examination of the wreckage revealed that both wing tanks were empty and the… - [NTSB DEN87LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87LA079.md): North American Navion · Los Alamos, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1987 · N91735 · Substantial damage > The instructor plt was giving cross wind instruction to a pre-solo student plt. During a cross wind landing attempt, the acft touched down hard, breaking off the right main landing gear. The winds were observed at the time of touchdown to be 150 degrees at 12… - [NTSB LAX86FUM04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86FUM04.md): Steen Skybolt UNK · Chula Vista, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Sep 2, 1986 · N64596 · Destroyed > During a local pleasure flight, the aircraft was observed to make a climbing right turn to the inverted position. When observed a few seconds later, the aircraft was right side up in a shallow spin. The aircraft remained in this position until colliding with… - [NTSB MIA86LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA245.md): Beech G-35 · Lantana, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1986 · N1883D · Substantial damage > Shortly after takeoff the cabin door opened. The pilot continued the short flight to his home airfield. During approach he stated that due to the increased noise in the cabin he forgot to lower the landing gear. The aircraft contacted the runway with the… - [NTSB LAX86LA323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA323.md): Beech 35R · Sun City West, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1986 · N3371V · Substantial damage > A Beechcraft BE-35R lost alt during initial climb and collided with the ground after takeoff from a private airstrip. The plt described the takeoff as normal until he reached an alt of 100 to 125 ft AGL and started to turn left. The plt stated, 'the aircraft… - [NTSB LAX86LA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA305.md): Navion A · Grass Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1986 · N111T · Substantial damage > A Navion a landed hard on rwy 01 after an attempted go-around. The plt indicated that he was landing to the north with full flaps and discovered he had a gusting tailwind. He initiated a go-around and at 50 ft AGL he brought the flaps up halfway. The acft… - [NTSB LAX86LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA254.md): North American Navion A · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1986 · N91608 · Substantial damage > The acft's engine failed aprx 10 minutes after takeoff. The acft collided with a utility pole during the forced landing that followed. Post accident inpsection of the acft revealed the fuel selector was positioned on the aux tank. The main fuel tanks were… - [NTSB LAX86LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA189.md): Cessna 195A · San Rafael, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1986 · N4496C · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The two aircraft collided on the runway during landing approach. The Cessna pilot had washed his aircraft and had made a local flight to dry it off. The beeck pilot was returning from a nearby airport where an annual inspection had been performed. Witnesses… - [NTSB MIA86FA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86FA100.md): Beech D-35 · Crystal Springs, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 1986 · N5968C · Destroyed > Witnesses stated they observed the acft performing aerobatics while at an estimated alt of 1000 to 1300 ft. after the completion of a loop, the acft was observed to nearly come to a stop while vertical, then fall off to the left & enter a spin which continued… - [NTSB LAX86FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86FA037.md): Beech 35 · Avenal, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1985 · N50CN · Destroyed > The plt received a weather briefing (twice) and was advised each time that VFR flt along his route was not recommended. A witness observed the acft flying at a low alt below a cloud layer, when it made an abrupt left descending turn and crashed in a field.… - [NTSB MIA86LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA006.md): North American Navion · Tallahassee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1985 · N4007K · Substantial damage > The plt stated that while doing touch-and-go landings at quincy, FL, the left main strut fell off the acft. He then returned to Tallahassee and made an intentional gear-up landing. Examination of the main landing gear scissor ass'y revealed that it failed due… - [NTSB NYC85LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA252.md): Beech C35 · Wexford, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1985 · N1886D · Destroyed > Aircraft was landing on private grass strip and during landing roll struck a deer with the right wing tip. The grass was wet and the pilot lost directional control. The aircraft impacted trees that bordered the airstrip and was destroyed. - [NTSB FTW85LA349](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA349.md): Ryan Navion · Midland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1985 · N91460 · Substantial damage > The plt experienced eng failure during climbout from sky ranch arpt at Midland, TX. He then turned into the wind and made a forced landing in a pasture. Subsequent investigation revealed a connecting rod had broken, however, the cause of the rod failure was… - [NTSB MKC85FCQ04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85FCQ04.md): Ryan Navion · Blue Rapids, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jul 4, 1985 · N4482K · Substantial damage > The acft eng lost power after a 30 minute flt and a forced landing resulted in an off.-arpt acc. Witnesses at the acc site did not find any fuel in the tanks or evidence of spillage of fuel. An inspection of the eng did not reveal any discrepancies. A… - [NTSB LAX85FA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85FA283.md): Beech 35 · Cameron Park, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1985 · N3790N · Destroyed > It could not be determined which of the two private plts on board the acft was serving as PIC & at the controls of the acft. The density alt was computed to be 4100 ft. there was very little wind & the max allowable gross weight was exceeded by aprx 123… - [NTSB MKC85LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85LA097.md): Beech 35 · Ames, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 1985 · N3068V · Substantial damage > The plt reports that the acft had slowed to taxi speed after landing when the gear warning horn began to blow followed shortly by collapse of the landing gear. Examination of the landing gear electrical circuitry failed to reveal any deficiencies. - [NTSB MIA85FA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85FA159.md): Beech C35 · Tampa, FL · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1985 · N1967D · Destroyed > Witnesses observed the acft takeoff on rwy 36 in foggy conditions. They reported that during the initial climb after lift-off, the acft pitched up & rolled into a steep left bank, then entered a descent & crashed on an aprx heading of 060 deg. Impact occurred… - [NTSB NYC85LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA101.md): Beech B-35 · East Haddam, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1985 · N3082V · Substantial damage > The acft stalled and contacted sandy terrain aprx 50 ft from the rwy threshold. The plt reported the cabin door opened during takeoff and he circled the traffic pattern to land and close the door. He stated an airspeed of 100 KTS was observed on a 1 mile… - [NTSB MKC85LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85LA002.md): Beech 35 · Nashville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1984 · N4498V · Substantial damage > During the flare the acft ballooned, decelerated and stalled. The resultant hard ldg collapsed the ldg gear. - [NTSB MKC84LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA151.md): Beech BE35 · Nashville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 1984 · N4498V · Substantial damage > The acft collided with the ground after takeoff. The plt said he over-rotated during takeoff. The acft rolled right and left, striking the right landing gear and then the left wing on the rwy. - [NTSB MIA84FA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA84FA161.md): Beech 35 · Sanford, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 5, 1984 · N2830V · Destroyed > The eng lost power when the acft was on final apch to land. The plt stated that he then switched fuel tanks, activated the electric fuel boost pump & worked the related wobble pump as fast as he could, but was unable to restore eng power. Subsequently, the… - [NTSB DEN84LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA087.md): Texas Helicopter 205 · Erie, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 1984 · N78851 · Substantial damage > The plt reported that he landed on rwy 15 with a wind from O90 deg at 20 gusting 30 KTS. After touchdown, the acft began veering to the left. The plt applied right rudder & right brake, but the left wheel dropped off the left side of the rwy & went into mud.… - [NTSB SEA84LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84LA040.md): Beech A35 · Renton, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 1984 · N560B · Substantial damage > The acft was damaged during a forced landing after the engine quit after takeoff. The plt said he noticed the oil pressure drop to zero a few minutes after takeoff and was turning back to the arpt when the engine quit. He did not lower the landing gear since… - [NTSB MIA84LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA84LA046.md): Beech 35 · Lake City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 1983 · N444D · Substantial damage > The plt landed with the nose gear partially extended. The plt reported that he heard a crack while the landing gear was retracting after takeoff. He put the gear handle back down and continued to Lake City. After flying several low passes, the control tower… - [NTSB CHI84LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA023.md): Beech B35 · Northfield, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1983 · N8719A · Substantial damage > During takeoff, the acft collided with trees. According to the arpt manager, the acft was rotated prematurely during the takeoff & the plt flew the acft on the back side of the power curve until tree impact. Reportedly, there was no preimpact part failure or… - [NTSB MIA83LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83LA241.md): Beech A35 · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1983 · N8678A · Substantial damage > The pilot heard a loud bang when the gear was retracted. After many attempts to extend the gear, the pilot burned off fuel, had the rwy foamed & a gear up landing was made. During the last annual inspection the landing gear actuator was removed and the worm… - [NTSB MKC83FA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83FA214.md): Beech C35 · Grain Valley, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1983 · N5843C · Substantial damage > The plt reported that when he was on final apch to land, the eng quit running & he was unable to glide to the rwy. Reportedly, the acft touched down in a vacant lot about 75 ft short & 15 ft below the level of the end of the rwy. After touching down, it… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?engine=17014&page=6 ## 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=5 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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