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 CHI00LA173Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcclish Funk B85C · Gardner, KSan improper modification to the engine which allowed a bearing to be misaligned, thus restricted the flow of oil through the engine. A factor associated with the accident was the wet field in which the forced landing was made.NTSB NYC00LA168Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Turner, METhe pilot's failure to maintain directional control after landing. A factor in this accident was the high grass along the runway edge which disguised an embankment.NTSB LAX00LA228Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Hayfork, CAThe failure of the pilot under instruction to maintain directional control during the landing roll and the inadequate supervision of the flight instructor, which resulted in a collision with a runway light, overload failure of the wheel axle, and the airplane…NTSB LAX00FA170Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportEmigh Trojan A2 · Brentwood, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane.NTSB FTW00LA085Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Weir, TXThe delayed aborted takeoff by the pilot. Factors were the pilot's intentional ground loop/swerve and the tail wind.NTSB MIA00LA072Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Palmetto, FLFailure for undetermined reasons of the right main landing gear strut during landing resulting in collapse of the right main landing gear.NTSB SEA00LA032Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Helena, MTSeparation of the left main landing gear. Factors include inadequate preflight inspection by the pilot, and inadequate inspection at the time of annual inspection by maintenance personnel.NTSB SEA00LA029Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Port Townsend, WACompensation for wind conditions was inadequate. Gusting wind conditions were a factor.NTSB FTW00LA025Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStreifthau Baby Great Lakes · Iowa Park, TXThe loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane.NTSB FTW99LA268Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140A · Tyler, TXThe locked left brake, which made normal braking impossible, and resulted in the airplane nosing down.NTSB SEA99LA170Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7BCM · Coolin, IDThe pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions. Factors include variable, gusty crosswinds, and trees along the sides of the runway.NTSB FTW99LA236Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7DC · Helena, ARThe student pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's low altitude.NTSB NYC99LA201Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Zanesville, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control.NTSB FTW99LA208Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Sanger, TXThe failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain clearance with the power line.NTSB NYC99LA166Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Beckley, WVThe pilot's loss of aircraft control during the landing roll, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop.NTSB LAX99LA227Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Chino, CAA preexisting fatigue fracture of the right axle.NTSB MIA99LA169Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Woodstock, GAa total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation because of contaminated fuel, resulting in a forced landing and subsequent impact with a tree.NTSB LAX99LA208Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCulver V · San Martin, CAFuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and failure to refuel the aircraft during an en route stop.NTSB FTW99LA159Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8E · New Iberia, LAThe pilot's inadvertent ground loop.NTSB DEN99LA088Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Farmington, NMThe pilot's excessive use of rudder while attempting to correct for loss of directional control. Factors were the pilot's loss of directional control, and his lack of experience in the type of 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 SEA99LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-5A · Rexburg, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines.NTSB CHI99LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Schaumburg, ILthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. A factor associated with the accident was the snowbank which the airplane contacted.NTSB LAX99LA059Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · North Las Vegas, NVFailure of the pilot-in-command of the other aircraft to see and avoid the stationary Cessna TR182.NTSB SEA99LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Omak, WAThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control. Contributing factors were the snow covered runway and a snowbank (berm) at the runway's edge.NTSB FTW99LA042Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHoliman Pietenpol Aircamper · England, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the powerline while maneuvering.NTSB IAD99LA017Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe LL-8-C · Caldwell, NJThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control resulting in a ground-loop.NTSB MIA99LA025Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Hartselle, ALImproper modification of the carburetor float by maintenance personnel resulting in the float sticking in the full needle valve open position and failure of the engine due to excessive fuel flow.NTSB ANC98LA140Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Fairbanks, AKThe loss of engine power due to an in-flight fracture of an engine exhaust valve stem assembly. A factor associated with the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB FTW98FA377Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportJodel F11-3 · Beeville, TXThe failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain obstacle clearance during an intentional low altitude maneuver.NTSB SEA98LA168Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Battleground, WANose Over for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI98LA325Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Benton, KSthe pilot's inadvertant excessive use of the toe brakes during the landing roll.NTSB CHI98LA272Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Falls City, NEthe main landing gear leg fracturing and separating from the portion mounted to the fuselage for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC98LA147Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Gansevoort, NYThe pilot's decision to continue the landing attempt too far down the runway.NTSB SEA98LA130Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPerson Vari EZE · Arlington, WAA lack of adequate carburetor heat available and overload of the main landing gear. Contributing factors were carburetor icing conditions and soft terrain.NTSB CHI98LA233Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWicks FLY Baby · Blissfield, MIthe pilot's misjudging of the fuel supply and his inadequate aircraft preflight. A factor was fuel exhaustion,NTSB FTW98FA291Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 140A · Edgewood, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain minimum required airspeed for flight. Factors were the worn fuel line, which separated, and the failure of the maintenance personnel to locate the worn fuel line during the annual inspection.NTSB CHI98LA227Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCommonwealth 185 · Oregon, WIthe improper adjustment of the carburetor by an unqualified person. Factors to the accident were the annual inspection not being complied with and the lack of recent experience of the pilot.NTSB CHI98LA229Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7BCM · Portland, NDthe pilot's not maintaining directional control. Factors were landing on a roadway and tall grass.NTSB LAX98LA213Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Redding, CAThe pilot's excessive use of the brakes while taxiing, allowing the aircraft to nose over.NTSB FTW98LA265Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3 · Midland, TXThe inadvertent ground loop during the landing roll. A factor was the sudden windshift.NTSB NYC98LA120Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Madison, CTThe pilot's improper in-flight decision to continue the landing and his delayed go-around attempt. A factor in this accident was the pilot's diverted attention.NTSB ATL98LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Holt, FLLoss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the unsuitable terrain.NTSB LAX98LA181Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Mesa, AZFailure of a weld in the engine's throttle control support assembly due to inadequate maintenance which was the ultimate responsibility of the owner-pilot. Contributing factors were the presence of rough terrain, the lack of a suitable forced landing site,…NTSB FTW98FA203Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Olustee, OKThe student pilot's improper decision to attempt an 180 degree turn to return to the takeoff runway.NTSB LAX98LA151Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8E · Auburn, CAThe pilot's improper use of carburetor heat and the rough/uneven (furrowed) terrain. A contributing factor was carburetor icing conditions.NTSB NYC98LA083Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Milford Center, OHthe pilot's excessive application of brakes during an aborted takeoff roll.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 CHI98LA111Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8E · Jeffersonville, INthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control. The crosswind was a factor.NTSB CHI98LA087Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C · Mankato, MNthe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and not maintaining proper alignment. Factors contributing to the accident were the snow covered terrain and the lack of depth perception it produced.