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 WPR12LA264Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8 · Twentynine Palms, CAA loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB WPR12CA175Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8E · Winslow, AZThe pilot did not maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB WPR12CA159Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8E · Westport, WAThe pilot’s inadequate crosswind compensation, which resulted in a loss of directional control during the landing roll.NTSB CEN12LA203Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportEnbody Frank GY 201 Minicab · Granite Shoals, TXA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of a contaminated carburetor fuel screen. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment from medications that degraded his decision-making and the pilot's improper maintenance of the airplane.NTSB ERA12CA215Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140A · Mooresville, NCThe separation of the left rudder cable turnbuckle and the pilot’s subsequent loss of directional control during landing.NTSB WPR12CA114Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7BCM · Woodland, CAThe pilot did not maintain directional control during landing.NTSB ERA12LA141Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBowers Fly Baby 1-A · Jefferson, GAThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and spin. Also causal was the partial loss of engine power during the initial climb due to the improper installation of a magneto. Contributing to the accident was the…NTSB ERA12CA118Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 120 · Montague, MAThe pilot's delay in performing a rejected takeoff after experiencing an intermittent loss of engine power, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB ERA11LA503Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Cordele, GAThe pilot's inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB CEN11CA644Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 120 · Camden, ARThe flight instructor's inadvertent braking during taxi.NTSB CEN11CA661Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Huntington, INThe failure of the right main landing gear strut due to internal corrosion.NTSB CEN11CA670Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Conroe, TXThe pilot's excessive use of brakes during the landing.NTSB WPR11CA408Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Kent, WAThe student pilot's inadvertent application of the brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.NTSB CEN11LA595Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Monmouth, ILThe pilot's loss of airplane control during the landing roll.NTSB WPR11LA369Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Wilkeson, WAA partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to water contamination in the fuel system.NTSB WPR11CA447Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 120 · Pendleton, ORThe pilot's excessive brake application while landing on rough terrain.NTSB CEN11LA419Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportVanDenburg Pietenpol Air Camper · Gwinn, MIThe pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB ANC11CA040Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Chickaloon, AKThe pilot's improper decision to take off downwind from unsuitable terrain.NTSB ERA11CA322Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140A · Quincy, FLThe private pilot's inability to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll.NTSB ERA11CA281Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8E · Apex, NCThe pilot’s excessive application of the brakes, which caused the airplane to nose over.NTSB ERA11CA199Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8E · Taunton, MAThe pilot's inadvertent application of the brakes during recovery from a ground loop which resulted in a nose over.NTSB WPR11LA131Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Novato, CAThe pilot's use of a non-vented fuel cap, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB ERA11CA097Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Winnsboro, SCThe excessive brake inputs by both pilots during the landing roll resulting in the airplane nosing over.NTSB CEN11CA121Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Cypress, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.NTSB ERA11CA017Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 120 · Falls Village, CTThe pilot’s failure to abort the takeoff, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain.NTSB ERA10LA453Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Rockland, METhe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR10LA411Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415 · Leavenworth, WAThe pilot's failure to adequately evaluate the airport and its environment in relation to the aircraft’s performance, which resulted in the airplane's failure to attain sufficient altitude to clear trees during the initial climb.NTSB CEN10LA475Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 11CC · Silver City, NMThe pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff and the certificated flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB CEN10CA468Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C-85 · Auburn, INThe pilot of the other airplane failing to monitor the position this airplane.NTSB CEN10CA387Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Franklin, INThe pilot's improper touchdown point and excessive braking, which resulted in a nose over.NTSB WPR10CA334Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8E · Tillamook, ORThe certified flight instructor’s selection of an inappropriate landing surface and the loss of engine power as a result of the improper use carburetor heat. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision.NTSB ERA10CA321Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7BCM · Bolivar, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing.NTSB CEN10CA332Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Hot Springs, ARA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's inadvertent closure of the fuel valve. Contributing to the accident were the unmarked fuel shutoff valve and the pilot's inexperience in the accident airplane.NTSB CEN10LA281Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Atchison, KSThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN10CA263Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J-3 · Parker, COThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing in gusting winds.NTSB ERA10LA189Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Annapolis, MDA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN10CA174Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Malta, OHThe pilot's decision to take off in conditions that exceeded the climb capability of the airplane.NTSB ANC10CA016Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-17 · Skwentna, AKThe pilot's decision to make a low-altitude approach to land over trees in gusting winds, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a tree and a loss of control.NTSB WPR10CA106Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Chico, CAThe pilot’s inadequate weather evaluation and failure to maintain clearance from trees while maneuvering in low visibility conditions.NTSB WPR10CA043Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 120 · Mineral Canyon, UTThe pilot's incorrect use of brakes, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.NTSB WPR10LA003Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMateskon Fisher DAK · Bozeman, MTA loss of engine power due to shearing of the crankshaft gear cluster bolts. Contributing to the accident was the lack of regular overhaul periods as recommended by the engine manufacturer.NTSB CEN09LA594Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcclish Funk B85C · Coffeyville, KSAn in-flight fire for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN09CA566Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Mondovi, WIThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while in the traffic pattern, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB ANC09CA085Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot's failure to achieve a proper touchdown point, resulting in an overrun and a nose over.NTSB WPR09CA399Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 11CC · El Cajon, CAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions and failure to maintain directional control while landing.NTSB WPR09CA388Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Broadus, MTThe pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during low altitude maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.NTSB ERA09CA334Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Alamana, FLThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing.NTSB CEN09LA335Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · St. Louis, MOThe improper installation of the wing fairing during recent maintenance, which resulted in the partial separation of the fairing shortly after takeoff.NTSB ANC09CA049Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Nome, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing/takeoff area.NTSB CEN09CA310Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8E · Ozona, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.