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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NTSB ANC86LA063Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Bradley Ski, AKThe pilot stated that after touchdown he lost control of the aircraft causing the plane to nose over on its back. At the time of the accident the wind was less than six knots.NTSB SEA86LA118Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8E · Juneau, AKAcft had history of water in fuel and the system was purged. During winter, the plt did not fly acft but ran the eng periodically. On the day of the accident, the plt refueled the acft, completed a normal pwr run-up and took off. Shortlyafter takeoff, a pwr…NTSB DEN86LA126Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Riverton, WYThe plt reports that the eng cowling came loose and he decided to land on a highway to secure the cowling. The approach was made to the west on the east/west road. The plt said the wind was from the south at 25 mph with gusts to 35 and the landing attempt…NTSB CHI86LA126Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Remington, INThe aircraft's engine quit at about 200 feet AGL during takeoff climb. The pilot executed a forced landing into a plowed field and the aircraft nosed over. The pilot stated that he believed the fuel selector was in the incorrect position. Examination revealed…NTSB ANC86LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Lake George, AKThe pilot stated that during a three point landing the main landing gear broke through a thin layer of ice into approximately six inches of snow and then the aircraft went over on its back.NTSB LAX86LA168Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Palo Alto, CAThe purpose of the dual instructional flight was for the instructor pilot to check out a private pilot in the conventional gear Cessna 140 aircraft. After a series of uneventful full stop & touch & go landings, the student was directed to land. The CFI & a…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 NYC86LA091Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Newburyport, MAWhile taxiing on a grass taxiway, the acft contacted a soft spot in the grass and nosed over.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 DEN86LA087Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Red Lodge, MTThe plt stated that during the ground roll phase of landing at Red Lodge, MT, he lost control of the acft which entered into a ground loop to the right. Just prior to the acft departing the right side of the rwy, he applied maximum braking, and the acft nosed…NTSB LAX86LA115Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Rancho Murieta, CAOn February 8, 1986 at 1530 PST a Cessna 140 landed hard and nosed over on the runway. VMC prevailed at the time. The pilot indicated that on landing he flared too high and landed hard. His feet slipped on the pedals and inadvertently applied the brakes which…NTSB LAX86LA100Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe E · Apple Valley, CAThe plt stated that the acft's eng lost power and the acft flipped over during an attempted forced landing on a dirt road in front of his residence. A witness stated that the acft made three low passes over the dirt road prior to touchdown. A witness…NTSB SEA86LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Ione, ORThe pilot attempted to fly his newly purchased aircraft a distance of 3 miles from one local airstrip to another for the purpose of hangaring it. A ceiling of 500 feet overcast with 5 miles visibility fog and freezing rain were present. The windscreen iced up…NTSB DEN86LA058Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140A · Columbus, NMAccording to the plt, after performing the preflight engine runup, he leaned the mixture control and switched the fuel selector to both tanks. Shortly after takeoff at approximately 50 ft AGL, the eng lost partial pwr. The plt made a forced landing following…NTSB CHI86LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Rochester, INUpon takeoff and after reaching an altitude of approx ten feet the right side of the cowl became unlatched and whipped up into the airstream, blocking the pilots forward view and causing some control problems. He elected to abort the takeoff and ran off the…NTSB ATL86LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172F · Hazelhurst, MSDuring cruise flight the engine experienced a loss of power and the pilot applied carb heat. The engine operated normally with the carb heat on and when it was turned off the engine again ran rough. The pilot again turned on the carb heat and the engine ran…NTSB NYC85FA222Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Carlisle, PADuring the second takeoff attempt from a pvt grass strip witnesses heard the eng sputter then quit soon after liftoff. The acft then descended to ground impact and burned. The acft had not been flown adn was kept out of doors for several months while 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 BFO85FA070Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Afton, VAThe plt and his wife departed waynesboro arpt in reported VFR wx conditions at aprx 1700 hrs. According to the assistantarpt mgr the ceiling was about 2500 ft however, the mountain tops were obscured in the direction the acft flew towards. At about 1710 hrs…NTSB NYC85LA209Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8E · Carthage, NYAccording to the pilot,while climbing to cruise, the engine began to run rough; however it did not quit. The pilot decided to return to the field for a precautionary landing. While turning onto final approach, the engine quit and the pilot attempted to glide…NTSB CHI85LA306Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Hart, MIThe pilot on the return leg of a x.country flt failed to visually check his fuel supply and selected an empty tank for takeoff. On liftoff the engine stopped and the pilot attempted to ld on the remaining 300 ft of runway. After touchdown the acft veered off…NTSB FTW85LA275Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe T8F · Frederick, OKThe plt stated his foot slipped off the right rudder pedal which allowed the acft to veer left off the rwy. The acft hit a ditch and flipped over. FAA coordinator confirmed initial notification of substantial damage to the acft.NTSB DEN85LA157Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8E · Albuquerque, NMThe plt reported that during a normal landing, the right main gear folded back, followed by collapse of the left main gear. An exam revealed evidence of fatigue failure of a clevis bolt in the threaded area.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,…NTSB BFO85LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Chesapeake, VAThe student plt was making a takeoff from rwy 20 with an estimated 10 kt right x-wind. After about 800 ft of ground run, the acft lifted off at aprx 65 mph. At an alt of about 30 ft, the acft began to settle in a left drift as it flew abeam trees on the right…NTSB FTW85FA209Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8E · Verden, OKAt about 1700 CDT on 5/5/85, the acft was observed taking off at chickasha, OK. At sometime after 1700, an acft matching its description was observed flying low over a lake. A witness in that area observed it pulled up in a steep climb over the dam, until it…NTSB CHI85LA187Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Strongsville, OHWhile on final apch the headwind changed to a quartering left crosswind. A sudden loss of alt occurred and the acft contacted the displaced threshold and weathervaned into the wind. The acft traveled off the side of the rwy and nosed over in an area of grass.NTSB CHI85LA172Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-CD · St. Paul, MNShortly after takeoff, while climbing thru aprx 700 ft AGL, the eng developed a severe vibration & a loud 'clanking' sound. These were followed by a partial loss of power. During a subsequent forced landing, the acft's right wing hit a tree & the nose gear…NTSB ATL85LA141Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Saluda, SCThe plt attempted a takeoff with the carb heat in the 'on' position. According to the plt, during initial climb the acft lost power and he was unable to maintain altitude. The plt made a forced landing in a pasture about 1 mi. From the airport.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 LAX85FA198Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Petaluma, CAThe ATP plt initiated a short x-country flt at night in an acft with no attitude gyro instruments. Just before the acft crashed, witnesses heard the acft. They reported that the eng sounded like the plt was doing stunts or sharp turns. They said they could…NTSB ATL85LA125Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3C-65 · Blairsville, GAThe private pilot and his student plt passenger were departing the a/p when the plt made a sharp turn downwind at about 100 ft of alt. The a/c mashed into the ground bounced and landed in small trees. The nearest reported winds were recorded at 19 KTS. The…NTSB ATL85LA130Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Hawesville, KYThe plt was on a flt from lordsburg, NM, to mansfield, OH, and could not find hancock county airport, Hawesville, KY. While searching for the airport the engine lost total power due to fuel exhaustion. The plt said that he planned to refuel at hancock co.…NTSB ATL85LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7FC · Louisville, KYThe student plt departed from a snow covered rwy & proceeded on a solo x-country. When he returned, the nosewheel broke thru the snow crusted surface & collapsed, then the acft nosed over. The plt said there were ruts on the rwy from other acft which caused…NTSB ANC85FA027Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Wasilla, AKOn go-around during a simulated forced landing over a dirt landing strip engine began to sputter and run rough. Plt stated power was reduced and engine began to run smooth. Fuel tank was switched and 15 to 20 seconds later, engine quit. Forced landing was…NTSB NYC85FNC01Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportPiper J-3 · Rutland, VTWitnesses related that as the acft got airborne the wings wobbled and the acft descended out of control to impact. Local law enforcement officers found evidence that the acft struck trees before colliding with the terrain.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 DEN85LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8E · Oaks, NDPlt stated that immediately after touchdown, the right wheel seemed to drag. Right drift was initially corrected by use of opposite aileron to reduce weight on right wheel and rudder for directional control. However, as the acft slowed weight settled on the…NTSB SEA85LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140A · Las Vegas, NVAccording to the plt he was unable to raise the tail of the acft during the takeoff and directional control could not be maintained. The plt made a hard landing in the acft on the day before the the accident. Investigators did not any flight control…NTSB NYC84LA324Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Harrisburg, PAAcft was landed downwind in light wind conditions by student plt. On roll-out, after normal braking was applied for deceleration, acft began to drift right. Student applied left brake as CFI also applied corrective left brake. Left brake connecting rod failed…NTSB ANC84LA179Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Middle River, AKPlt stated right brake pressure was lost during landing roll. Acft veered off left side of rwy and contacted trees. Post accident testing revealed no evidence of a right brake failure or malfunction.NTSB FTW84LA392Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Liverpool, TXAt aprx 900 ft AGL the eng lost power and the plt executed a forced landing in the unimproved terrain. At touchdown the acft struck trees and a dirt enbankment nosing over inverted. Investigation revealed water in the gascolator as well as the left fuel tank.…NTSB DEN84LA287Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Belgrade, MTThe plt stated that during the takeoff ground roll on the grass airstrip the engine did not seem to produce full power when 2/3 the way down the rwy. Plt applied brakes to abort the takeoff before the tailwheel was on the ground. The acft nosed over.NTSB DEN84LA283Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Butte, MTThe plt taxied to rwy 11 and got out of the acft to check the wind. The rwy lights were not operating at the time. The pilot decided that rwy 11 was the most favorable rwy and the takeoff was attempted. The wind conditions at the time off the accident were…NTSB CHI84LA372Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Hopedale, ILThe acft nosed over during a forced landing in a corn field after the engine quit. The plt said he was operating on the left tank and when the engine sputtered he realized what was wrong and even though he immediately switched tanks the engine quit and did…NTSB MKC84FA262Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportShindler-Smiley THE Blue MAX · Lawrence, KSWhile in cruise flt, plt noted rising oil temp and decreasing oil press, and elected to make a precuationary landing in open alfalfa field. During landing flare, acft stalled, right wing dropped then left wing dropped to ground contact. Engine exam disclosed…NTSB NYC84LA283Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-E · Charlestown, RIWhile on final approach, the left main gear contacted some brush and becoming entangled in vines followed by the propeller becoming entangled. The propeller stopped and the aircraft swung around 180 degrees coming to rest about 500 ft from the grass runway.NTSB NYC84LA258Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J58 · Gilead, METhe acft was forced to land according to the plt, after a downdraft at low alt & airspeed created a trap. The plt said that he & a friend were looking for a fishing spot, when he realized that he could not make it over the top of rising terrain ahead & could…NTSB ANC84FA124Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Talkeetna, AKPlt was conducting a search and rescue mission when his attention was diverted to an object on the ground. When plt redirected his attention to the flt path, rapidly rising terrain was viewed directly in front of the acft with insufficient room to turn. The…