# NTSB investigations: Continental E185 series, 1988

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.

## Latest cases

- [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.

## 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 year(c."eventDate") = 1988
  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&year=1988

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