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 GAA15CA193Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Oxford, IAThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff based on the runway and density altitude conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.NTSB CEN15FA291Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportChampion 7BCM · Portland, TXThe pilot’s ostentatious low-altitude aerobatic display, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin when he exceeded the airplane’s critical angle of attack. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment due to alcohol and drugs.NTSB CEN15CA223Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · De Kalb, ILThe pilot's loss of positional awareness while taxiing, resulting in a collision with a parked and unoccupied airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's difficulty seeing over the nose of the airplane, his preoccupation with trying to control the…NTSB GAA15CA042Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Mize, MSThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles during an off airport precautionary landing roll.NTSB CEN15FA181Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper J-4A · Pine River, MNThe pilot' failure to maintain adequate airspeed after takeoff, which resulted in the airplane's wing exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to conduct the flight…NTSB GAA15CA031Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Easton, MDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB CEN15CA166Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportFunk B85C · Leonard, OKThe improper installation of the UP elevator cable turnbuckle which became disconnected during the flight.NTSB ERA15FA103Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8 · Fort Valley, GAThe flight instructor’s failure to maintain airspeed during an approach with a simulated engine failure, which resulted in an exceedance of the wing’s critical angle-of-attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall/spin.NTSB WPR15LA036Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7AC · Darby, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall.NTSB ERA14CA412Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Luray, VAA loss of control and subsequent runway excursion while attempting to avoid a collision with a deer on takeoff.NTSB WPR14LA300Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Rancho Cucamonga, CAThe loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB CEN14CA370Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 120 · Midland, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed and his delayed application of engine power while on short final which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ANC14LA052Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7BCM · Palmer, AKThe pilot’s failure to ensure adequate fuel was onboard to complete the flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the improperly calibrated fuel quantity indication system.NTSB ERA14FA327Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Parma, NYThe pilot's decision to land with a quartering tailwind and his failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the severity of the pilot's injuries was the failure of the aluminum center safety belt bracket.NTSB CEN14WA294Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationPiper J3C 65 · Rolleville, FranceNTSB CEN14CA260Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 120 · Wadsworth, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB WPR14CA197Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Vacaville, CAThe pilot's use of excessive brakes during landing, which resulted in a nose over. Contributing to the accident was a partial loss of engine power during takeoff initial climb, likely due to carburetor ice.NTSB CEN14CA330Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSilvaire Luscombe 8E · Douglass, KSThe pilot's excessive use of wheel brakes during landing, which resulted in a nose-over. Contributing to the accident were high winds and a short, downhill sloped runway.NTSB WPR14CA192Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 120 · Colville, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB CEN14CA231Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C 65 · Connersville, INThe pilot's inability to control the airplane while taxiing due to a strong crosswind condition.NTSB ANC14CA024Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 120 · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot's loss of directional control during landing, resulting in a ground loop.NTSB CEN14LA199Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415 C · Cookson, OKThe pilot’s failure to properly secure the primer, which resulted in the loss of engine power during takeoff.NTSB WPR14CA145Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7DC · Fallon, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a tailwind.NTSB WPR14FA132Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Carson City, NVThe pilot’s delayed decision to initiate a course-reversal turn when the airplane was unable to attain sufficient altitude to cross a mountain range, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and entering an aerodynamic stall…NTSB ANC14CA017Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSilvaire Luscombe 8E · Alegnagik, AKThe pilot's failure to determine that the ice that he was taxiing on was safe for operation.NTSB WPR14LA100Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415 C · Poulsbo, WAThe pilot's failure to confirm that the engine oil filler cap was secured before flight, which resulted in oil exhaustion and a subsequent total loss of engine power during cruise flight.NTSB WPR14CA090Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Marana, AZThe pilot did not maintain directional control during the landing roll out when the right brake did not release completely after he applied, then released brake pressure, which resulted in a ground loop. Contributing to the accident was the taxi speed.NTSB ANC14CA004Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C 65 · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot's decision to make contact with an unsuitable landing surface, resulting in a nose over.NTSB ERA13CA425Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLennox Kenneth J Zodiac 601HDS · Salisbury, MDThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions while landing.NTSB WPR13LA364Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCommonwealth 185 · Burlington, WAThe pilot's inadequate control inputs during a crosswind landing, which resulted in a hard landing and loss of directional control.NTSB CEN13LA454Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Jonesboro, ARThe pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing and his delay in performing an aborted landing.NTSB CEN13CA400Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 120 · Lakeville, MNThe student pilot's excessive application of the brakes during the landing roll and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB CEN13CA399Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Vernon, TXThe pilot’s excessive use of wheel brakes during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB CEN13CA345Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Minot, NDThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff.NTSB CEN13CA277Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Groesbeck, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during an aborted takeoff.NTSB ANC13CA043Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-11 · Soldotna, AKThe flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student pilot during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control.NTSB CEN13CA262Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportEngineering & Research 415-C · Little Falls, MNThe failure of the airplane's throttle cable.NTSB ERA13CA208Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Lancaster, SCThe pilot’s decision to land with a tailwind and his failure to turn off the carburetor heat during a go-around, which resulted in degraded engine performance and the airplane’s subsequent collision with trees at the end of the runway.NTSB WPR13LA191Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Mesquite, NVSeparation of the propeller from the engine during initial climb due to the incorrect torque applied to the propeller hub nut during maintenance.NTSB CEN13CA189Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · El Reno, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain control during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the check pilot's delayed remedial action.NTSB WPR13CA097Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Tucson, AZThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll and his excessive application of brakes, which resulted in a noseover.NTSB ERA13LA076Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCassutt Sport Racer · Collegedale, TNImpact with trees and terrain during the landing approach likely due to the physiological incapacitation of the pilot.NTSB CEN13FA081Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Blair, NEThe pilot's loss of control due to physical incapacitation.NTSB CEN13CA042Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8E · West Bend, WIThe pilot‘s failure to maintain clearance from power lines at the end of the short runway, which resulted in an aborted takeoff and subsequent nose-over of the airplane.NTSB WPR13CA033Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Watsonville, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during the landing roll.NTSB CEN12CA641Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-11 · Ft. Morgan, COThe pilot's loss of control during landing after encountering an unexpected wind gust.NTSB WPR12CA363Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSilvaire Luscombe 8E · Hillsboro, ORThe pilot’s improper use of the brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over.NTSB CEN12LA539Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGn-1 Aircamper Mathes · Burlington, WIThe pilot's improper installation of the propeller bolts, which resulted in the in-flight separation of the propeller.NTSB ERA12CA403Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8E · Selinsgrove, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the takeoff.NTSB WPR12LA262Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Smith Valley, NVThe failure of the right main landing gear strut due to corrosion-induced fatigue, which resulted in a runway excursion.