NTSB investigations: Continental C85 series
2,292 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Continental C85 series. 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.
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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'))
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'))
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 LAX94LA094Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Warner Springs, CAa loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.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 FTW94LA062Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Espanola, NMWas the dual student pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor was the certificated flight instructor's inadequate supervision.NTSB ANC94LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Juneau, AKThe pilot in command's selection of a sight unsuitable for landing. A factor in the accident was the ditch on the beach.NTSB CHI94LA043Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCleveland Piel Emeraude CP-304 · Warrensburg, MOthe intentional entry of a stall/spin by the student pilot.NTSB BFO94LA001Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportUnivair Ercoupe 415E · Willis, VAthe failure of the airplane's throttle cable fitting due to undetermined reasons, which prevented the pilot from applying power above engine idle. A factor in this accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the pilot to complete a forced landing without…NTSB CHI94LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Frankenmuth, MIImproper use of the mixture control by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were: the similarity of shape, size, and color of the mixture and carburetor heat controls and the terrain condition (with crop) in the emergency landing area.NTSB LAX93LA358Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8E · Napa, CAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. The rough/uneven terrain was a factor in this accident.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 CHI93LA358Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Trenton, ILFailure of the pilot to maintain directional control, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve and subsequent nose over of the airplane.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 ANC93LA150Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 11AC · Galena, AKThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain on which to make a forced landing.NTSB CHI93LA321Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportR.D. Bell/Pietenpol Aircamper · Pontiac, MIThe pilot in command not maintaining a proper descent rate during the final approach and landing flare phase of flight.NTSB ANC93LA135Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe SL8 · Dillingham, AKThe pilot-in-command's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. A factor was the soft terrain.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 ANC93LA104Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Juneau, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor to the accident was the pilot's lack of total experience.NTSB ANC93LA073Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Dillingham, AKThe pilot in command's failure to maintain proper runway alignment.NTSB SEA93LA126Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC-12D · Vancouver, WAThe pilot's inadequate remedial action. Factors include crosswinds, gusts, and the pilot's lack of total experience in tailwheel type aircraft.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 FTW93LA110Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8E · Abbeville, LAThe pilot's failure to compensate for crosswind conditions and the subsequent loss of directional control. Factors were the gusting crosswinds and the soft wet groundNTSB CHI93LA112Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Brainerd, MNThe pilot's improper flare which resulted in a bounced, hard landing and the subsequent loss of directional control.NTSB SEA93LA063Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Salem, ORA complete loss of power for undetermined reasons. Factors include unsuitable terrain, and trees surrounding the forced landing site.NTSB MIA93FA051Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Niceville, FLA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons over terrain that was not suitable for the subsequent forced landing.NTSB ATL93LA048Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Bessemer, ALThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during take off.NTSB SEA93LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCroy KR-2M · Gillette, WYJamming of the nose landing gear door opening mechanism and the pilot in command's excessive descent rate upon touchdown.NTSB FTW92LA235Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-G · Gallup, NMThe instructor pilot's lack of familiarity with the performance capability of the aircraft. Factors were the rising terrain and high density altitude.NTSB CHI92LA295Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFunk, D.D. B85C · Buffalo, MNThe contamination of the carburetor, inadequate maintenance inspection by maintenance personnel, and the inadequate maintenance servicing by the pilot/owner.NTSB SEA92LA217Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Moab, UTThe loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion resulting from inaccurate fuel consumption calculations by the pilot. A factor relating to the accident was the terrain condition (ditch) in the landing area.NTSB BFO92LA147Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8E · Rochester, MAThe pilot's abrupt application of the brakes which resulted in the airplane nosing over.NTSB SEA92LA201Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Vancouver, WAInadequate remedial action of the pilot in command (CFI). Factors include airspeed not being maintained by the student pilot, and rough/uneven terrain.NTSB ATL92LA175Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Blairsville, GAA complete loss of engine power which resulted from two stuck exhaust valves.NTSB LAX92LA364Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Reedley, CAThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing roll and his excessive use of the brakes.NTSB ANC92LA142Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Wasilla, AKThe partial loss of engine power due to the separation of the right hand exhaust stack. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain on which the forced landing was made.NTSB CHI92LA246Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Chillicothe, MOThe pilot's improper use of the airplanes brakes.NTSB ANC92LA121Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BCS12-D · Sitka, AKThe pilots failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Contributing to the accident were the crosswind and the large boulders (objects) beside the runway.NTSB CHI92FA231Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Maple, WIThe non-instrument rated private pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control.NTSB CHI92LA225Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Whitman, NEWater contamination in the fuel and low magneto output.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 CHI92DCQ05Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportVirgil Larson Varieze,LONG EZ · Chanute, KSA delamination and inflight separation of a propeller blade during cruise flight.NTSB LAX92LA272Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415C · Santa Clarita, CAFuel starvation caused by the inflight separation of the fuel gascolator bowl due to improper component installation.NTSB LAX92LA261Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Newhall, CAThe pilot's poor judgment and his overconfidence in his ability to fly his airplane.NTSB NYC92LA115Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Wauseon, OHThe pilot improperly used the brakes, resulting in the airplane nosing over.NTSB CHI92LA165Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Howard, WIAn inadequate preflight inspection by the pilot in command and a loss of engine power from contaminated fuel.NTSB CHI92LA163Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Elk River, MNThe pilot's improper preflight inspection.NTSB FTW92LA139Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-CD · Van, TXFuel exhaustion engine power loss due to the pilot's failure to refuel. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain available for the forced landing.NTSB CHI92LA144Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-E · Berlin, WIThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind during the takeoff roll.NTSB ATL92LA094Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Wilmington, NCThe pilot's failure to obtain proper assistance during the engine starting procedure, and his failure to properly attend to the airplane with the engine running.NTSB FTW92LA115Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8E · Acton, TXThe excessive airspeed during the landing. Factors were the carburetor icing conditions, the carburetor ice induced power loss, and the pilot's delayed use of carburetor heat.NTSB NYC92LA071Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Palmer, MAThe improper use of carburetor heat which resulted in a power loss due to carburetor ice over unsuitable terrain. Factors related to the accident were the carburetor icing conditions and the failure of the pilot to be aware of the temperature/dewpoint spread.NTSB CHI92LA091Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8E · Farrar, MOPremature liftoff and poor planning by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were the tailwind and misjudged compensation for it along with the rough uneven terrain.