NTSB investigations: Continental C85 series, AZ
59 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 | 2 |
| 1966 | 1 |
| 1967 | 6 |
| 1968 | 2 |
| 1969 | 1 |
| 1970 | 1 |
| 1971 | 1 |
| 1972 | 1 |
| 1973 | 3 |
| 1975 | 1 |
| 1976 | 1 |
| 1977 | 1 |
| 1978 | 2 |
| 1979 | 2 |
| 1980 | 1 |
| 1981 | 1 |
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1983 | 2 |
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1990 | 3 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1994 | 2 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2025 | 2 |
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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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'AZ' 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" = 'AZ' 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 WPR25LA265Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportCessna 120 · Taylor, AZOn August 24, 2025, about 0711 mountain daylight time, a Cessna 120, N3151N, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Taylor, Arizona. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…NTSB WPR25LA099Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 140 · Salome, AZThe total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection.NTSB WPR22LA234Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 140 · Prescott, AZThe pilot receiving instructions failure to maintain directional during the takeoff ground roll and the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision.NTSB WPR19LA253Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportErcoupe 415 · Maricopa, AZThe flight instructor’s failure to prevent the student pilot from exceeding the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent spin. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot’s failure to make a positive…NTSB GAA16CA152Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Chandler, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion, a ground loop, and a collision with an airport sign.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 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 WPR12CA175Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8E · Winslow, AZThe pilot did not maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB LAX06CA127Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Mesa, AZthe pilot's improper use of the flight controls during landing, which resulted in a nose over.NTSB LAX04CA036Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportR. James Thorne Nieuport 12 · Chandler, AZthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.NTSB LAX01LA089Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportArthur Dragonfly · Marana, AZA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the rough/uneven terrain.NTSB LAX00LA268Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7DC · Payson, AZThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area. Contributing factors were the high density altitude and proximity to vegetation.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 LAX97FA259Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-85 · Bullhead City, AZimproper judgement of the pilot by intentionally performing low level maneuvers, and his misjudgment of a level-off over water.NTSB LAX96LA282Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Page, AZdecision of the pilot to operate the airplane with an inoperative transfer pump and inaccurate fuel consumption calculations.NTSB FTW94LA153Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Goodyear, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor was the gusty crosswind.NTSB LAX94LA161Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8EZ · Prescott, AZthe flying pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind condition, his failure to maintain directional control, and the inadvertent entry into a ground loop. A factor in the accident was the flying pilot's lack of experience in conventional…NTSB LAX91LA122Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Flagstaff, AZThat the pilot improperly used the flight controls and brakes. Contributing to this accident was an existing cross/tailwind.NTSB LAX90LA342Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3C-115 · Wickenburg, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control.NTSB LAX90LA154Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Phoenix, AZThe pilot failed to maintain directional control by improperly using the rudders/tall wheel steering.NTSB LAX90LA134Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Cottonwood, AZThe failure to the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft. Contributing to the accident was the decision of the pilot to attempt a landing in a cross wind condition well beyond the capability of the aircraft.NTSB LAX86LA298Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Flagstaff, AZA Cessna 140 lost control on takeoff ground run from rwy 21 and collapsed the right main landing gear. On the takeoff roll the acft veered to the right and as the acft approached the end of the rwy 21, it veered sharply back to the left collapsing the right…NTSB LAX84LA368Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7DC · Tucson, AZThe student pilot lost directional control during the landing roll. The instructor pilot was unable to regain control to prevent a ground loop. Subsequently, the acft veered off the rwy & was damaged on rough terrain.NTSB LAX84LA059Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Casa Grande, AZDuring a local flt, the acft collide with terrain while the aircrew were performing low alt maneuvers. One of the occupants was an instructor plt (CFI) & the other was a private plt. Neither claimed to be the plt in command, but the private plt was the…NTSB LAX83LA126Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Prescott, AZThe plt reported he was taxiing in winds that were moderate & gusting. While taxiing, he made s-turns & positioned the controls to compensate for the wind. As he approached the run-up area, he reduced power to slow down. At about that time, the nose suddenly…NTSB LAX82DA205Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 140 · Phoenix, AZA Mcdonnell Douglas DC-10 had landed and proceeded to the ramp area. As he entered the ramp and started toward gate 6, the green signal light changed to red and the pilot stopped with the DC-10'S tail pointed toward the parrallel taxiway beside runway 08R.…NTSB LAX82FUJ16Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Cottonwood, AZNTSB LAX81DUJ08Accident · Serious injuriesClosedTailwind Wittma · Payson, AZNTSB LAX80DUJ17Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 120 · Peoria, AZNTSB LAX79DUJ79Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Poston, AZNTSB LAX79FUJ03Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Mesa, AZNTSB LAX78DUJ91Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Mesa, AZNTSB LAX78FUJ06Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Tonopah, AZNTSB LAX77DUJ15Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 120 · Salome, AZNTSB LAX76FUJ43Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 140A · Goodyear, AZNTSB LAX74DUJ29Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Willcox, AZNTSB LAX73FUJ67Accident · Minor injuriesClosedGlobe GC-1B · Flagstaff, AZNTSB LAX73DUJ70Accident · Minor injuriesClosedErco 415-D · Catalina, AZNTSB LAX72DUJ65Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Phoenix, AZNTSB LAX72DUJ45Accident · No injuriesClosedCommonwlth 185 · Mesa, AZNTSB LAX70DUJ24Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8E · Chandler, AZNTSB LAX69D0268Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8E · Phoenix, AZNTSB LAX69D0038Accident · Minor injuriesClosedFunk B85C · Buckeye, AZNTSB LAX68D0427Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 120 · Tucson, AZNTSB LAX68D0370Accident · No injuriesClosedLovings Love B · Chandler, AZNTSB LAX68D0171Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Dateland, AZNTSB LAX68F0080Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Tucson, AZNTSB LAX67D0417Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8E · Mesa, AZNTSB LAX67F0412Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Tucson, AZNTSB LAX67A0087Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 140 · Parker, AZ