NTSB investigations: Continental C85 series
33 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Continental C85 series, where the first occurrence was “In flight collision with object”. Aircraft are matched to the registry by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model, so older matches can be wrong.
Cases per year
| 1982 | 3 |
|---|---|
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1986 | 2 |
| 1988 | 2 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1993 | 2 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 3 |
| 1999 | 3 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2004 | 1 |
Where
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duckdb -csv -c "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 ('17008')
AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o.\"occurrenceNumber\" = 1 AND o.\"occurrenceCode\" = 220))
ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
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 ('17008')
AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 220))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB CHI04CA288Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7BCM · St. James, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during the go-around. Factors were the sun glare and the trees.NTSB CHI04LA003Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8E · Orange City, IAThe pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance from the trees while manuevering at a low altitude. A factor was the trees.NTSB CHI03LA282Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Edwardsburg, MIThe pilot not maintaining altitude/clearance from the power line during his low level cruise. Factors were the power transmission line, the lake, and low altitude flight.NTSB CHI03LA241Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportYoung Pietenpol Air Camper · Peru, INThe pilot not maintaining altitude/clearance from the trees during the landing. A factor was the trees he impacted.NTSB DEN03FA087Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415D · Los Lunas, NMthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the transmission wire. Contributing factors were the high wind, the pilot's decision to make a low-altitude turn onto the crosswind leg, and the power line.NTSB NYC03LA102Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Suffolk, VAThe pilot's misjudgment of his altitude from the wheat field during the execution of a go-around.NTSB SEA01LA138Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Troutdale, ORthe pilot's inadvertent visual flight rules ( VFR) flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) during cruise flight. Factors include his attention being diverted to the indications presented by his Global Positioning System (GPS), and low ceiling…NTSB FTW00LA213Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Stephenville, TXThe collision with a bird while in cruise flight.NTSB FTW99LA236Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7DC · Helena, ARThe student pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's low altitude.NTSB FTW99LA208Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Sanger, TXThe failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain clearance with the power line.NTSB SEA99LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-5A · Rexburg, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines.NTSB FTW99LA042Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHoliman Pietenpol Aircamper · England, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the powerline while maneuvering.NTSB FTW98FA377Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportJodel F11-3 · Beeville, TXThe failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain obstacle clearance during an intentional low altitude maneuver.NTSB NYC98LA147Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Gansevoort, NYThe pilot's decision to continue the landing attempt too far down the runway.NTSB NYC98LA051Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3C-65 · Albany, OHthe pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision and failure to turn off the carburetor heat during the go-around. Related factors were: the pilot's lack of experience in make and model, and the proximity of trees.NTSB NYC95LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C · Waldoboro, METhe pilot's premature lift off which resulted in insufficient climb performance and collision with trees.NTSB CHI94LA311Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7BCM · Cassoday, KSthe attempted low level flight/maneuver with inadequate visual lookout by the pilot-in-command.NTSB ATL94LA067Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Celina, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper altitude, and his failure to maintain clearance from the transmission wire.NTSB BFO94LA039Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Chittenango, NYThe pilot's inadequate planning/decision to take off with the presence of a tailwind.NTSB SEA94LA046Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7BCM · Manila, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance. Factors include a tailwind, gusts, and a tree just off the departure end of the field used for takeoff.NTSB LAX93LA349Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCulver LFA · Sonoma, CAthe airport management's failure to provide notice of the banner operation and to close the runway. An additional cause was the banner operator's failure to ensure that the runway on which he placed his banner equipment was closed.NTSB SEA93LA098Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Helena, MTThe inadequate lookout by the PIC and his failure to maintain clearance from electrical wires. A factor relating to the accident was the presence of electrical wires near the approach end of the airstrip.NTSB SEA91LA242Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7DC · Yellow Pine, IDImproper inflight planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in inadvertent flight into a box canyon and subsequent collision with trees, when there was insufficient space to reverse course and the aircraft would not outclimb rising terrain. The terrain…NTSB LAX90LA012Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCulver VEE · Santa Paula, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed for a positive rate of climb.NTSB ATL88LA121Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Easley, SCThe plt rptd that he attempted to land at the 2,000 ft strip in a 15 kt tailwind. The airplane touched down long, and he elected to abort the ldg and takeoff again. During initial climb, he felt the tailwheel hit trees located at the end of the rwy. He…NTSB FTW88FA057Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Ada, OKThe pilot was flying low up the river and hit the upper strand of a two strand high voltage power line. Both the pilot and passenger received serious injuries when the airplane crashed on a sand-bar in the river.NTSB MIA86LA193Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCulver V · Deland, FLThe plt stated that on his landing apch he reduced the power too soon, the acft stalled and collided with trees and crashed 150 feet short of the runway.NTSB ATL86FA178Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Marlton, NJAbout 10 min after takeoff, the acft collided with trees & crashed while the plts were performing aerobatic maneuvers. According to witnesses, aerobatics were being performed at an about 500 ft AGL. They rprtd that the plts had made an overhead maneuver…NTSB ATL85FA140Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Hawesville, KYThe acft collided with and sunk into the Ohio river following a wing separation after contacting the lowest wire in a set of 3 power lines which spanned the river. Two other wires were located above the set of 3 power lines. Witnesses on and near the river…NTSB CHI85FA059Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Wixom, MIThe acft collided with power lines while on final approach for a landing. The passenger related that the sun was very low on the horizon, and while looking toward the sun & haze, the visibility was limited. As the acft turned on final approach, a large flock…NTSB SEA82DA114Accident · No injuriesFinal reportMong Sport 1 · Battleground, WAThe pilot tookoff from a rough turf field adjacent to a school after a parade featuring his plane. The day was hot and the field was short. The pilot was unable to clear 60 foot trees and impacted the ground.NTSB MKC82DA105Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 120 · Gardner, KSDuring takeoff, the aircraft struck a fence near the departure end of the runway. After hitting the fence, it traveled about 37 yards before nosing over in an adjacent wheat field. The field was soft due to recent rains. The pilot said the 1300 ft runway was…NTSB SEA82DA078Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna 140 · Buena Vista, ORThe pilot stated that while looking out the left side window something impacted the windshield causing broken plexiglass to enter the cabin and injure both the pilot and the passenger. He then noticed that the airspeed was low and proceeded to lower the nose…