NTSB investigations: Continental C85 series
64 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Continental C85 series, where the first occurrence was “Loss of control - in flight”. 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 | 5 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 2 |
| 1984 | 4 |
| 1985 | 6 |
| 1986 | 7 |
| 1987 | 4 |
| 1988 | 2 |
| 1989 | 4 |
| 1990 | 2 |
| 1991 | 4 |
| 1992 | 2 |
| 1993 | 3 |
| 1994 | 4 |
| 1995 | 2 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2003 | 4 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2007 | 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\" = 250))
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" = 250))
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 NYC08CA036Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 120 · Ocala, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment during landing.NTSB SEA05LA165Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Chiloquin, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and a loss of control during a pull-up maneuver. A factor contributing to the accident was the inadvertent stall/spin, which resulted in the subsequent collision with terrain.NTSB ANC04LA033Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-15 · Big Lake, AKAn in-flight loss of control for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a forced landing and in-flight collision with trees.NTSB CHI04LA004Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Waterloo, IAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions which resulted in his failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing. A factor associated with the accident was the strong, gusty wind condition.NTSB LAX03LA289Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportButzbach Smith Miniplane DSA1 · Escondido, CAThe pilot's low level aerobatic maneuver and his failure to maintain control of the airplane, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and impact with terrain.NTSB CHI03FA301Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAeronca 11BC · Colfax, WIThe pilot failed to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor associated with the accident was the low altitude at which the pilot was maneuvering.NTSB MIA03FA077Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportChampion Aeronca 7BCM · Pahokee, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, resulting in an inadvertent stall while maneuvering.NTSB LAX00FA170Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportEmigh Trojan A2 · Brentwood, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane.NTSB DEN99FA075Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-11 · Lander, WYThe pilot inadvertently stalling the airplane. Factors were his abrupt maneuvering of the airplane to avoid a powerline, and his attention being diverted.NTSB FTW98LA159Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Norman, OKThe pilot's improper compensation for wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of directional control and collision with a ditch. A contributing factor was the high crosswind.NTSB FTW97LA341Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBurgess Skyhopper · Jonesboro, ARThe pilot's failure to obtain/maintain the aircraft's airspeed. Factors were the high density altitude and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW96LA359Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFernandez Baby ACE D · New Raymer, COThe pilot's loss of control for reasons undetermined.NTSB SEA96LA105Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Puyallup, WAthe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and failure to maintain runway alignment during a go-around. The pilot's improper flare for landing was a related factor.NTSB CHI95LA291Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Mio, MIthe pilot's impairment of judgement and performance which led to performing a low altitude maneuver with insufficient altitude for recovery. A factor was the tailwind.NTSB ANC95FA063Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Palmer, AKThe pilot's inadvertent stall. A factor in the accident was the pilot's emotional reaction to the vehicle travelling through his yard.NTSB LAX95LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8E · Hemet, CAThe other aircraft pilot's inadequate bounced landing recovery and his failure to maintain directional control.NTSB ATL94LA170Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-5A · Raeford, NCThe pilot's ostentatious display which resulted in a loss of control of the airplane.NTSB NYC94LA152Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 11AC · Schuylerville, NYthe pilots failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall/mush.NTSB NYC94LA088Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 11AC · Berwick, METhe pilot's inadequate preflight which fail to detect proper operation of the elevator which resulted in the loss of control inflight. A factor is inadequate maintenance which consisted of misrigging of the elevator flight controls.NTSB CHI94LA043Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCleveland Piel Emeraude CP-304 · Warrensburg, MOthe intentional entry of a stall/spin by the student pilot.NTSB FTW93FA244Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBusby Celebrity · Perry, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed due to alcohol impairment. A factor which contributed to the accident was the pilot performing aerobatics at a altitude inadequate to recover from a stall.NTSB CHI93LA239Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca AC7B · Kearney, MOThe pilot in command's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and the aircraft exceeding maximum allowable gross weight.NTSB CHI92FA231Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Maple, WIThe non-instrument rated private pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control.NTSB ANC92LA112Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Cloudy Lake, AKThe pilot failed to enter an aerobatic maneuver with sufficient altitude to effect a recovery prior to ground impact.NTSB SEA91LA211Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415C · Anaconda, MTAn inadvertent stall during initial climb. The high density altitude and a premature liftoff by the pilot were factors.NTSB LAX91LA206Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Redding, CAThat the pilot failed to brief the passenger and the passengers intentional control interference.NTSB LAX91LA168Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · El Mirage, CAThat the pilot made a poor inflight decision to practice the slow flight maneuver at a low altitude and that he failed to maintain airspeed.NTSB MIA91LA118Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Green Cove Spgs, FLLoss of control while on approach to land due to failure of the pilot to maintain vs resulting in the airplane stalling and impacting the ground nose low.NTSB FTW91DRG01Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportTaylor Titch MK III · Seguin, TXThe pilot lost control at low level. Factors were the pilot attempting aerobatic maneuvers with insuffient altitude for recovery.NTSB LAX90LA134Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Cottonwood, AZThe failure to the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft. Contributing to the accident was the decision of the pilot to attempt a landing in a cross wind condition well beyond the capability of the aircraft.NTSB FTW90DRG01Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportFunk, D.D. B85C · San Antonio, TXFailure of the pilot to maintain airspeed, which resulted in a stall. The unfavorable/gusty wind condition was a related factor.NTSB ATL89FA150Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Jamestown, TNThe pilot failed to maintain adequate airspeed to avoid an inadvertent stall. The stall occurred at an altitude which precluded recovery prior to ground impact. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of proficiency in the airplane.NTSB MKC89DCG01Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportGrigg/Bowers Flybaby · West Plains, MOImproper preflight planning by the pilot and his failure to attain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall as he was attempting to avoid a power transmission line. Factors related to the accident were: rising terrain, tall grass, tailwind, and the…NTSB MKC89LA050Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Audubon, IAThe failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane. Contributing to the accident were the crosswind conditions.NTSB MKC89DCJ01Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportPiper PA-17 · Omaha, NEWitnesses observed the airplane takeoff and climb steeply to about 100 feet above ground. The airplane then turned sharply to the right and crashed into the ground in a nose low attitude. Investigation revealed no problems with either engine or airframe.NTSB ANC89LA002Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-11 · Levelock, AKThe airplane was at approximately 250 to 300 feet above sea level, and was executing a 360 degree turn to the left when the airplane stalled and crashed in the river. The pilot reported that he has never held a FAA pilot or medical certificate.NTSB FTW88FA024Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Bryan, TXThe student plt took off at ngt with a passenger aboard. After takeoff, he remained in a left traffic pattern & made a low apch. Witnesses rprtd the plt then entered a rgt pattern, but the acft was lower & slower than normal as it was turning on the 2nd apch…NTSB ATL88LA017Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3 · Clarks Hill, SCThe aircraft was circling about 200 feet above the trees when the pilot began a climbing turn. As he leveled the wings the aircraft began to descend. The pilot applied full power and eased forward on the control stick lowering the aircraft nose slightly. When…NTSB ATL87LA253Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8E · Cartersville, GAThe plt reported a loss of power on climb out. An off arpt landing attempt resulted in impact with trees and substantial damage to the acft. Temperature and dewpoint were within the range for carburetor ice buildup. Examination of the acft revealed a cruise…NTSB ATL87LA134Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-11 · Butler, ALThe student plt reported that a gust of wind 'caught' the airplane's left wing shortly after takeoff at about 100 ft AGL; he subsequently 'lost control' and the airplane 'went down'.NTSB SEA87LA033Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3 · Waitsburg, WAThe pilot elected to circle coyotes at a very low altitude. During the second turn the aircraft felt mushy. The aircraft's left wing tip struck the ground followed by the aircraft striking the ground hard and flat.NTSB SEA86FA213Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Pelican, AKAt about 1500 adt on 8/19/86, the plt departed on a flt to hoonak, AK. When he did not return, a search was initiated. The acft was located at 1400 adt on the following day where it had crashed on rising mountainous terrain at an elev of about 1740 ft. an…NTSB DEN86FA207Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Taos, NMN76541 took off on rwy 04 on a high density altitude day. The acft was seen climbing with the nose high near the departure end of the rwy. The acft just cleared some electrical lines near the end of the rwy and then was observed to descend down to a height…NTSB DEN86LA194Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Riverton, WYPlt stated after accident '... We could not climb after initial takeoff and a pwr line was coming up so I tried to turn right and the plane stalled.' The density altitude was calculated to be 7,136 feet MSL. The plt stated that he did not lean the mixture for…NTSB ATL86LA151Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Magnolia, KYThe plt was using the acft to drop a tool to a mechanic friend and was flying at low alt toward rising terrain to verify the location where the tool fell. Witnesses said that when the plt exited the acft after the accident he stated he was too low, too slow,…NTSB FTW86FA046Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Whitefield, OKThe pilot was flying at very low altitude while circling the area and most probably did not see the powerline, due to sunglare, until at very close range. He then pulled up steeply in the strong and gusty headwind and stalled the aircraft without sufficient…NTSB LAX86LA148Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Rio Linda, CAOn March 20, 1986, a Cessna 140 nosed over in mud after running off runway 17. VMC prevailed at the time. The aircraft was substantially damaged and the pilot and his passenger were not injured. The pilot stated he was too fast on his approach and ran off the…NTSB CHI85FEP03Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportRoger W. Stigen EAA Biplane SR-1 · Sprimg Greem, WIEaa bi plane N3541, piloted by john boatright, and registered to freeborn county aircraft inc., albert lea, Minnesota, sustained substantial damage during a landing approach to runway 27 at the lone rock airport at approximately 1900 CDT on August 26, 1985.…NTSB MIA85FA239Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportSilvaire Luscombe 8E · Ocala, FLThe acft was observed to take off, make a steep turn, a few seconds later, at an altitude of about 200 ft AGL, enter another steep turn and spin into the ground. Witnesses report that the pilot exhibited lack of control coordination while performing turns in…NTSB FTW85FA245Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Tioga, TXWitnesses observed the acft apchg from the northwest at an estimated alt of about 100 ft AGL. As it passed their position, the plt rolled into a steep (90 deg) right bank, then roll back out. The witnesses reported that after the acft rolled out of the bank,…