# NTSB investigations: Continental E185 series, TX

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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## Latest cases

- [NTSB CEN26FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26FA012.md): Beech A35 · Skidmore, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Oct 7, 2025 · N577B · Destroyed
  > On October 7, 2025, at 1223 central daylight time, a Beech A35 airplane, N577B, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Skidmore, Texas. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)…
- [NTSB CEN25LA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA347.md): Beech C35 · Lakeview, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 26, 2025 · N655D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s fuel system mismanagement which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN23LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA153.md): Ryan Navion A · New Waverly, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 12, 2023 · N4229K · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power as a result of fuel contamination.
- [NTSB CEN21LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA176.md): Beech B35 · Pearland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 3, 2021 · N5240C · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to a crack in the No. 1 cylinder for unknown reasons.
- [NTSB CEN21LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA167.md): Beech 35 · Bridgeport, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 26, 2021 · N3953N · Substantial damage
  > The pilots’ failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a simulated power-off approach in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, an aerodynamic stall, and loss of control.
- [NTSB CEN21LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA151.md): Beech 35 · Palestine, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 6, 2021 · N3394V · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the flight crew incorrectly placing the fuel selector between fuel tank detents, which resulted in fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the lack of a placard on the fuel selector, the lack of obvious fuel tank…
- [NTSB CEN15LA329](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA329.md): O'Dell Aeromaster · Sulphur Springs, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2015 · N55J · Destroyed
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postimpact damage precluded a thorough examination of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain control following the loss of engine power,…
- [NTSB CEN15FA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA214.md): Beech B35 · Orange, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 2, 2015 · N5176C · Substantial damage
  > The impact with power lines for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB CEN15LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA183.md): Beech 35 · Gordonville, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 2015 · N80462 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to depart from an upsloping, soft grass runway at or near the airplane's maximum gross weight and with a high density altitude, which increased the airplane's ground roll and placed the airplane in close proximity to trees during the…
- [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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 FTW83LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA169.md): Beech 35 · El Paso, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 1983 · N3732N · Substantial damage
  > On a flt after an annual inspn, the plt could not retract the gear, using the normal electrical sys. It remained extended with the green safe light on & the gear pointer indicating down. He tried to assist the normal sys with the manual handcrank, although…
- [NTSB FTW83LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA080.md): Beech B35 · Canadian, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 7, 1983 · N8849A · Substantial damage
  > The acft collided with a tree during rollout after a forced landing following engine power loss on final approach. The pilot said he was one and a half miles out on final at 200 ft AGL when the engine quit. He was operating on the right main fuel tank. He…
- [NTSB FTW82DA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA252.md): Beech 35 · Graham, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 28, 1982 · N2880V · Substantial damage
  > While descending through about 2800 ft AGL to land, the engine lost power. The pilot was unable to restart the engine and elected to land in an OAT field with oats about 2 to 3 ft high. The pilot reported that during the landing roll, the nose gear collapsed…
- [NTSB FTW82DA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA218.md): Beech 35 · Terrell, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 8, 1982 · N3803N · Substantial damage
  > While en route, the cabin door of the aircraft popped open, approximately 10 miles from the destination. The pilot reported that he was distracted by the open door and lost airspeed while on final approach. The aircraft touched down hard just short of the…
- [NTSB FTW81DPD38](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81DPD38.md): Cessna 150F · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 7, 1981 · N8225S · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW81FRA17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81FRA17.md): Beech A35 · La Porte, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Feb 17, 1981 · N8407A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW79FQG30](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79FQG30.md): Navion A · Sweetwater, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 13, 1979 · N8534H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW79FQG28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79FQG28.md): Beech B35 · Kalgary, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Apr 11, 1979 · N5266C · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW78FA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78FA081.md): Beech 35 · Kerrville, TX · Accident · 5 fatal · Closed · Sep 17, 1978 · N48RH · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW78FPD11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78FPD11.md): Ryan Navion · Denton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 18, 1977 · N4181K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW77FPD37](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77FPD37.md): Tx.Bullet 205 · Stamford, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 14, 1977 · N78849 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW77FA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77FA066.md): Beech C35 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 5, 1977 · N726D · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW76DRG78](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76DRG78.md): Beech A35 · Mason, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 31, 1976 · N8537A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW76DRA41](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76DRA41.md): Beech 35 · Bryan, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 22, 1976 · N246MD · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW76FQD19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76FQD19.md): Beech C35 · El Paso, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 22, 1976 · N14661 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW76DQG19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76DQG19.md): Navion A · Odessa, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 22, 1975 · N91446 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW75AF043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW75AF043.md): Beech 35 · Vidor, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Dec 23, 1974 · N80463 · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW75FRG41](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW75FRG41.md): Beech B35 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 30, 1974 · N8721A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW75FPA14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW75FPA14.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Dallas, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 21, 1974 · N100MV · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW74DQG60](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW74DQG60.md): Navion A · Briscoe, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · May 27, 1974 · N2254 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW73DPD27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW73DPD27.md): Navion A · Lake Dallas, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 17, 1973 · N91683 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW72DQG44](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW72DQG44.md): Ryan Navion · Roby, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 5, 1972 · N2254 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW71FPA36](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW71FPA36.md): Navion A · Dallas, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 25, 1971 · N91569 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW71FQG68](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW71FQG68.md): N.American Navion · Lubbock, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 23, 1971 · N8534H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW71FQG05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW71FQG05.md): Beech A35 · Hale Center, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 3, 1970 · N501B · Substantial damage

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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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'TX' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  AND 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&state=TX

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