NTSB investigations: Continental C85 series, AK
136 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.
Cases per year
| 1964 | 6 |
|---|---|
| 1965 | 1 |
| 1966 | 4 |
| 1967 | 4 |
| 1968 | 8 |
| 1969 | 4 |
| 1970 | 4 |
| 1971 | 2 |
| 1972 | 4 |
| 1973 | 3 |
| 1974 | 6 |
| 1975 | 2 |
| 1976 | 3 |
| 1977 | 4 |
| 1978 | 2 |
| 1979 | 3 |
| 1980 | 2 |
| 1982 | 3 |
| 1983 | 3 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1987 | 2 |
| 1988 | 2 |
| 1989 | 2 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1992 | 3 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 3 |
| 2005 | 2 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2007 | 2 |
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2014 | 3 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 |
Where
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Query with SQL
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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'AK' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
AND 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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'AK' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
AND 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 ANC24LA025Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 120 · Talkeetna, AKA degraded ignition system, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel’s inadequate inspection of the ignition system.NTSB ANC23LA053Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAeronca 7DC · Ninilchik, AKA total loss of engine power due to a shift of a crankshaft main bearing, which resulted in a lack of lubrication and subsequent overheating and failure of the engine crankshaft.NTSB ANC21LA033Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 140 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot’s mismanagement of fuel which resulted in fuel starvation and total loss of engine power during a go-around. Contributing to the accident was the improperly marked fuel quantity gauges that failed to indicate a fuel quantity takeoff limitation.NTSB ANC20CA054Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna 120 · Gulkana, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed during final approach to landing, and his subsequent failure to attain sufficient altitude to clear trees during an attempted go-around.NTSB ANC19LA024Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAeronca 7DC · Nome Creek, AKThe failure of the airplane's structural tubing due to corrosion, which resulted in a tailwheel separation and a subsequent loss of control. Also causal was the mechanic's failure to perform a detailed inspection of the aft fuselage during the most recent…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 ANC14CA024Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 120 · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot's loss of directional control during landing, resulting in a ground loop.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 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 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 ANC11CA040Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Chickaloon, AKThe pilot's improper decision to take off downwind from unsuitable terrain.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 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 ANC09CA049Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Nome, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing/takeoff area.NTSB ANC08CA005Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft F-19 · Wasilla, AKThe flight instructor's delayed remedial action during the takeoff roll, which resulted in an overrun during an aborted takeoff, and a collision with trees.NTSB ANC07CA025Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Hope, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable taxi area, which resulted in a loss of control during the taxi from landing.NTSB ANC06LA129Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J5A · North Pole, AKThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation during cruise flight, and an emergency landing.NTSB ANC06LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8E · Willow, AKThe pilot's misjudged distance/altitude during landing, which resulted in an undershoot and an in-flight collision with trees.NTSB ANC05LA118Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12D-85 · Wasilla, AKThe total loss of engine power for an unknown reason while maneuvering, which precipitated an emergency descent and landing, and resulted in an in-flight collision with power lines and trees. A factor associated with the accident was the power lines.NTSB ANC05LA053Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Denali Park, AKThe loss of engine power during takeoff and cruise flight for an undetermined reason, which resulted in an emergency descent/landing, and collision with trees.NTSB ANC04LA109Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · North Pole, AKThe pilot's failure to use carburetor heat during takeoff/initial climb, which resulted in a total loss of engine power, and an in-flight collision with trees.NTSB ANC04LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Beluga, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in airplane departing the landing surface into a ditch, and subsequently nosing over in tall bushes. A factor contributing to the accident was soft…NTSB ANC04LA033Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-15 · Big Lake, AKAn in-flight loss of control for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a forced landing and in-flight collision with trees.NTSB ANC03CA081Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane and excessive application of the airplane brakes during the landing roll that resulted in the airplane nosing over.NTSB ANC01LA082Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Talkeetna, AKThe instructor pilot's lack of adequate supervision of the training flight, and subsequent loss of directional control during the landing roll out. Factors on the accident were the lack of brake pedals installed on the right pilot position of the airplane,…NTSB ANC01LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft 19 · Salcha, AKThe pilot's failure to compensate for a tailwind during takeoff, and his delay in aborting the takeoff. Factors in the accident were a tailwind, and snow-covered terrain.NTSB ANC00LA123Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Iliamna, AKA failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors in the accident were the passenger's inadvertent interference with the controls, and a ditch along the runway.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 ANC97LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Gustavus, AKthe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. The soft terrain was a related factor.NTSB ANC96LA122Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7BCM · Northway, AKThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning during a low pass of a remote airstrip and his inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor in the accident was unfavorable wind conditions.NTSB ANC96LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-11 · Paxson, AKthe student pilot's selection of an unsuitable off airport landing site. Factors associated with the accident were the soft and snow covered terrain.NTSB ANC96LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-11 · Delta Junction, AKThe pilot's inadequate preflight preparation/planning, and his improper in flight decision making. Factors associated with the accident are the gusty crosswinds and associated turbulence.NTSB ANC95LA162Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Anchorage, AKfailure of the pilot to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance from terrain during a low pass over a prospective (off-airport) landing area. Factors relating to the accident were: the 'flat' lighting condition, and uneven terrain.NTSB ANC95LA074Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 11BC-S · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's improper compensation for the wind conditions. Factors associated with the accident are gusty winds and associated downdrafts.NTSB ANC95FA063Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Palmer, AKThe pilot's inadvertent stall. A factor in the accident was the pilot's emotional reaction to the vehicle travelling through his yard.NTSB ANC95LA026Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-17 · Dutch Harbor, AKThe partial failure of the right brake due to a leaky brake line.NTSB ANC95LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Tok, AKThe pilot's attempt to fly into known adverse weather. A factor related to the accident was the icing conditions.NTSB FTW94LA307Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Nenana, AKThe pilot's excessive use of the brakes during the aborted takeoff.NTSB ANC94LA136Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Willow, AKThe pilot's improper starting procedures. Factors in the accident were the unavailability of a parking brake and tiedowns to secure the airplane.NTSB ANC94LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft F-19 · Wassila-Cheri, AKCarburetor ice collecting in the carburetor throat and the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat during the extended water taxi.NTSB ANC94LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J5A · Lake George, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during takeoff. A factor in the accident was the bent gear leg.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 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 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 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 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 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 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 ANC91LA034Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Atigan Pass, AKThe pilot continued to fly VFR into IFR conditions. Related to the accident were: low ceilings, whiteout conditions, and the mountainous terrain.