NTSB investigations: Continental C85 series, FL
91 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 | 4 |
|---|---|
| 1965 | 4 |
| 1966 | 8 |
| 1967 | 4 |
| 1968 | 2 |
| 1969 | 5 |
| 1970 | 3 |
| 1971 | 5 |
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1973 | 1 |
| 1974 | 3 |
| 1976 | 3 |
| 1978 | 2 |
| 1979 | 2 |
| 1980 | 2 |
| 1981 | 1 |
| 1982 | 2 |
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1986 | 2 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1988 | 2 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 2 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 3 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 |
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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\" = 'FL' 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" = 'FL' 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 ERA26LA318Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 140 · Homestead, FLThe pilot’s excessive braking during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over.NTSB ERA25LA140Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 120 · Arcadia, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing.NTSB ERA24LA328Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Groveland, FLThe pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB ERA21LA293Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Frostproof, FLThe pilot’s loss of directional control during takeoff as a result of a child reaching for and manipulating the flight controls.NTSB ERA20LA334Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 140 · New Smyrna Beach, FLThe pilot’s decision to depart from a non-suitable surface, which resulted in a loss of directional control during takeoff roll.NTSB ERA18FA152Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Daytona Beach, FLThe pilot's inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation during the initial climb, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed while turning back to the runway, which resulted in an exceedance of the…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 ERA09CA334Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Alamana, FLThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing.NTSB ERA09FA087Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-D · Sebring, FLThe pilot's exceedance of the design stress limitations of the airplane.NTSB MIA08CA201Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCox Clyde H Fshr Aero Vsns Clbty · Tampa, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff due to inadequate maintenance.NTSB NYC08CA297Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Sebring, FLA bird strike which substantially damaged the propeller and required the engine to be secured. Contributing to the accident was the damaged propeller.NTSB NYC08CA036Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 120 · Ocala, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment during landing.NTSB MIA06LA118Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415C · Panacea, FLA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in the airplane descending and impacting trees during the approach. A possible contributing factor was the pilot's pre-existing cardiovascular condition.NTSB MIA04CA114Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Wimauma, FLThe improper in-flight weather evaluation by the student pilot resulting in a downwind landing and subsequent nose over.NTSB MIA03CA086Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportMathews Pegazai · Lakeland, FLThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control and his inadequate compensation for wind.NTSB MIA03FA077Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportChampion Aeronca 7BCM · Pahokee, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, resulting in an inadvertent stall while maneuvering.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 ATL98LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Holt, FLLoss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the unsuitable terrain.NTSB ATL98LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J5-A · Vero Beach, FLloss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB MIA97LA132Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Bushnell, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain a visual lookout and altitu de while on final approach to landing resulting in an in-flight collision with a fence and subsequent collision with terrain.NTSB MIA96LA178Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Holt, FLLoss of engine power for undetermined reason(s) during a go-around, which result in the aircraft being unable to climb above trees at the departure end of the runway.NTSB MIA93FA051Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Niceville, FLA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons over terrain that was not suitable for the subsequent forced landing.NTSB MIA91LA118Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Green Cove Spgs, FLLoss of control while on approach to land due to failure of the pilot to maintain vs resulting in the airplane stalling and impacting the ground nose low.NTSB MIA90LA127Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Opa-Locka, FLLoss of control during the landing roll due to the instructor pilot's lack of experience in tailwheel equipped aircraft.NTSB MIA89LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C · Homestead, FLThe plt rprtd that while climbing at night after takeoff, the eng sputtered. He suspected possible water in the fuel & landed across rows in a field. Drg the landing, the gear failed & the acft came to rest on its belly with a bent prop, torn fabric & dmgd…NTSB MIA88FA184Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper J3C · N Fort Myers, FLThe plt tkof on rwy 27 with the wind fm 060 deg at 12 gusting 23 KTS. Density alt was 2100'. Witnesses said the acft was in a slow speed, nose hi climb, when eng pwr was interrupted momentarily. Pwr was restored, but soon thereafter, the acft rolled rgt,…NTSB MIA87FA250Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCommonwealth 185 · St. Petersburg, FLThe pilot of the Commonwealth erroneously reported his positon to the tower for landing instructions. He then failed to follow the instructions and collided with a Beech 23 acft that was on downwind to land at albert whitted airport. Both aircraft involved in…NTSB MIA87LA159Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Oklawaha, FLThe plt stated that a t-strm had recently passed over his home airstrip made of clay & grass & had left a puddle of standing water about 4 inches deep on a portion of the rwy. During the landing roll, just prior to the tailwheel contacting the rwy, the main…NTSB MIA87LA149Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 11AC · Daytona Beach, FLPilot made a hard landing at which time the left main gear collapsed. The aircraft then ground looped and ran off the runway. Post crash examination of the left main gear revealed it collapsed when a support brace rusted through from the inside of the tube.…NTSB MIA87LA147Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3 · Miami, FLThe owners rprtd the acft was stolen on 4/25/87. The non-certificated plt rprtd that he had taken the acft without permission. Drg flt, the eng lost power, & subsequently, the plt made a forced lndg in the everglades about 9 mi west of the tamiami arpt. He…NTSB MIA87LA095Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Clearwater, FLThe private pilot attempted to reduce throttle and land but the throttle control did not reduce the power. He then landed and attempted to use the brakes to stop the aircraft but it slid off the end of the runway into a ditch. Post accident examination of the…NTSB MIA86LA247Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Jacksonville, FLThe accident occurred while practicing takeoffs and landings in a grass area adjacent to the asphalt runway. The aircraft contacted soft mud during the landing roll and nosed over.NTSB MIA86LA193Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCulver V · Deland, FLThe plt stated that on his landing apch he reduced the power too soon, the acft stalled and collided with trees and crashed 150 feet short of the runway.NTSB MIA85FA239Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportSilvaire Luscombe 8E · Ocala, FLThe acft was observed to take off, make a steep turn, a few seconds later, at an altitude of about 200 ft AGL, enter another steep turn and spin into the ground. Witnesses report that the pilot exhibited lack of control coordination while performing turns in…NTSB MIA84LA027Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Punta Gorda, FLThe acft departed the rwy when the right main landing gear failed during landing. The plt stated that after landing the acft pulled to the right, he corrected to the left and the acft ground looped. Inspection of the acft revealed that the right main tire and…NTSB MIA83LA026Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3 · Near Melbourne, FLPilot made forced landing off airport due to power loss. Landing gear collapsed. No malfunctions found.NTSB MIA82DA095Accident · No injuriesFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Merritt Island, FLThe pilot suspected a partial loss of engine power shortly after lift-off. He cut the power to land on the remaining runway. The plane touched down on the right main and nose gear, and the nose gear collapsed. The plane skidded about 100 ft before coming to…NTSB MIA81DKJ05Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 120 · Mexico Beach, FLNTSB MIA80DKJ25Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Ft.Walton Bch, FLNTSB MIA80FKT11Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8E · Hialeah, FLNTSB MIA80DLA07Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7BCM · Tallahassee, FLNTSB MIA79DLA53Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 120 · Tallahassee, FLNTSB MIA79FLD08Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Groveland, FLNTSB MIA78DLD56Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Silver Springs, FLNTSB MIA77DLA12Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-11 · Perry, FLNTSB MIA76DKT98Accident · No injuriesClosedErco 415-C · Opalocka, FLNTSB MIA76DKT56Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper J3C · Homestead, FLNTSB MIA75DLD42Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8E · Brandon, FLNTSB MIA75DLA12Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Panama City, FLNTSB MIA75DLD06Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Clearwater, FL