# Final NTSB investigations: Funk B85C

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 GAA17CA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA217.md): Funk B85C · Cedar City, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 5, 2017 · N81173 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB CEN15CA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA166.md): Funk B85C · Leonard, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 6, 2015 · N81194 · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation of the UP elevator cable turnbuckle which became disconnected during the flight.
- [NTSB CEN11CA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA033.md): McClish B85C · New Baden, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 22, 2010 · N1611N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing.
- [NTSB FTW95LA365](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA365.md): Funk, D.D. B-85C · Grants, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1995 · N89V · Destroyed
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI92LA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA295.md): Funk, D.D. B85C · Buffalo, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1992 · N1609N · Substantial damage
  > The contamination of the carburetor, inadequate maintenance inspection by maintenance personnel, and the inadequate maintenance servicing by the pilot/owner.
- [NTSB CHI90DEM06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DEM06.md): Funk, D.D. B-85C · White Cloud, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jul 8, 1990 · N77721 · No damage
  > The passengers disregard of the pilot's instructions and her failure to maintain clearance from the propeller.
- [NTSB SEA77FYC04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA77FYC04.md): Funk B85C · Portland, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 4, 1976 · N77705 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC75FNE31](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC75FNE31.md): Funk B-85C · Westboro, MA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 18, 1975 · N77703 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN73AD014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN73AD014.md): Funk B85C · Hanksville, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Sep 26, 1972 · N1636N · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX72FUQ72](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX72FUQ72.md): Funk B85C · Pacoima, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Apr 2, 1972 · N21DC · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW69A0030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW69A0030.md): Funk B85C · Carnegie, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Oct 26, 1968 · N1602N · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW66A0090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW66A0090.md): Funk B85C · Sweetwater, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Apr 11, 1966 · N81149 · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW65F0049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW65F0049.md): Funk B85C · Austin, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 16, 1965 · N81105 · Substantial damage

## 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."completionStatus" = 'Completed'
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('5480208'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=5480208&status=final

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