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NTSB investigations: Continental C85 series, GA

54 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.

Defining event

Finding

Phase of flight

Aircraft model

Cases per year

19642026

NTSB investigations: Continental C85 series, GA per year, 1964–2026: 54 cases
1964	3
1965	2
1966	2
1967	3
1968	1
1969	5
1970	1
1971	2
1972	2
1973	2
1974	2
1975	2
1976	1
1977	4
1979	2
1980	2
1981	1
1983	1
1985	1
1987	1
1989	1
1992	1
1999	1
2003	1
2005	1
2008	1
2009	1
2011	1
2012	1
2015	1
2016	1
2017	1
2019	1
2025	1

Where

Latest cases

Query with SQL

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" = 'GA' 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

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\" = 'GA' 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" = 'GA' 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

Run 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 ERA26LA020Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 140 · Canon, GAThe pilot’s inadvertent application of brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in a noseover.Oct 13, 2025 · N1882V · Substantial damage NTSB ERA19TA182Accident · No injuriesClass 3Final reportAeronca 7AC · Concord, GAThe pilot's inability to maintain directional control during landing for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airplane brake assemblies revealed no anomalies that would have caused the right brake to lock, which…May 27, 2019 · N1797E · Substantial damage NTSB GAA18CA047Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Macon, GAThe pilot's incorrect pitch control during takeoff, which resulted in a nose-over.Nov 8, 2017 · N76238 · Substantial damage NTSB ERA16LA172Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7BCM · Tyrone, GAA partial loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.Apr 30, 2016 · N7620B · Substantial damage NTSB ERA15FA103Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8 · Fort Valley, GAThe flight instructor’s failure to maintain airspeed during an approach with a simulated engine failure, which resulted in an exceedance of the wing’s critical angle-of-attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall/spin.Jan 16, 2015 · N1745K · Substantial damage 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…Jan 8, 2012 · N4626 · Destroyed 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.Sep 24, 2011 · N3101N · Substantial damage NTSB ERA09CA171Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 120 · Woodstock, GAA loss of engine power, as reported by the pilot, for undetermined reasons.Jan 12, 2009 · N57N · Substantial damage NTSB MIA08LA196Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Jesup, GAAn oil starvation-induced catastrophic engine failure due to the improper installation of the crankshaft expansion plug during engine overhaul.Sep 19, 2008 · N77068 · Substantial damage NTSB ATL06CA017Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 120 · Woodstock, GAThe pilot's excessive braking resulted in a nose over during landing roll.Nov 18, 2005 · N57N · Substantial damage NTSB ATL03FA128Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Rome, GAA loss of engine power due to fuel system contamination (water). Also causal was the pilot's loss of control for undetermined reasons.Aug 17, 2003 · N99748 · Destroyed 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.Jun 9, 1999 · N76390 · Substantial damage NTSB ATL92LA175Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Blairsville, GAA complete loss of engine power which resulted from two stuck exhaust valves.Sep 5, 1992 · N2059V · Substantial damage NTSB ATL89FA167Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Conyers, GACarburetor ice and the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat. Carburetor icing condition was a related factor.Jun 22, 1989 · N1875V · Substantial damage NTSB ATL87LA253Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8E · Cartersville, GAThe plt reported a loss of power on climb out. An off arpt landing attempt resulted in impact with trees and substantial damage to the acft. Temperature and dewpoint were within the range for carburetor ice buildup. Examination of the acft revealed a cruise…Sep 10, 1987 · N2600K · Substantial damage NTSB ATL85LA125Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3C-65 · Blairsville, GAThe private pilot and his student plt passenger were departing the a/p when the plt made a sharp turn downwind at about 100 ft of alt. The a/c mashed into the ground bounced and landed in small trees. The nearest reported winds were recorded at 19 KTS. The…Mar 31, 1985 · N98760 · Substantial damage NTSB ATL84LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Wadley, GAThe plt stated that he landed too fast on the grass strip, & when he attempted to turn off the rwy onto a taxiway, the acft groundlooped.Nov 12, 1983 · N7275F · Substantial damage NTSB ATL81DKG34Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Dahlonega, GAJul 17, 1981 · N72966 · Destroyed NTSB ATL80FA063Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper J-3 · Williamson, GAJun 28, 1980 · N42914 · Destroyed NTSB ATL80FLA01Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · St Marys, GAMay 6, 1980 · N76366 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA79FKG50Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 120 · Lagrange, GAJun 8, 1979 · N1845N · Substantial damage NTSB MIA79FKG34Accident · Serious injuriesClosedAeronca 11BC · Warner Robins, GAApr 19, 1979 · N86054 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA77DKG80Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Blairsville, GASep 12, 1977 · N2458N · Substantial damage NTSB MIA77FKG20Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Whitesburg, GAJul 24, 1977 · N3119N · Substantial damage NTSB MIA77FKG40Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 120 · Jackson, GAJun 23, 1977 · N3104N · Substantial damage NTSB MIA77DKG16Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 120 · Dawsonville, GAJan 27, 1977 · N76278 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA76FKG57Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 120 · St Simon Is, GAApr 20, 1976 · N2942N · Substantial damage NTSB MIA76FKG35Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Newnan, GANov 21, 1975 · N5373C · Substantial damage NTSB MIA76FKG28Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 120 · Athens, GAOct 20, 1975 · N1809N · Substantial damage NTSB MIA75FKG31Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 120 · Stockbridge, GAOct 6, 1974 · N2481N · Substantial damage NTSB MIA75FKG33Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 120 · Dawson, GASep 23, 1974 · N1875N · Substantial damage NTSB MIA74DKG11Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Thomaston, GAAug 12, 1973 · N77166 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA73DKG80Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Marietta, GAMay 23, 1973 · N89180 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA72FKH11Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Winder, GAJun 10, 1972 · N3481E · Substantial damage NTSB MIA72FKG95Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7BCM · Hampton, GAApr 28, 1972 · N2553B · Substantial damage NTSB MIA72FKG41Accident · Serious injuriesClosedErco 415-C · Allenhurst, GASep 14, 1971 · N94889 · Destroyed NTSB MIA71DKG68Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Jonesboro, GAFeb 23, 1971 · N2869N · Substantial damage NTSB MIA70FKG48Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Soperton, GAJun 30, 1970 · N72609 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA70D0313Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Crawford, GADec 22, 1969 · N81046 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA70D0275Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 120 · Savannah, GAOct 16, 1969 · N1600V · Substantial damage NTSB MIA70F0094Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper J3C-65 · Abbeville, GAJun 17, 1969 · N70211 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA69F0491Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Temple, GAMay 28, 1969 · N76146 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA69D0433Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Jefferson, GAMar 31, 1969 · N2869N · Substantial damage NTSB MIA69F0157Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 120 · Jonesboro, GAJun 30, 1968 · N1737N · Substantial damage NTSB MIA68F0306Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 11CC · Vidalia, GASep 22, 1967 · N4297E · Substantial damage NTSB MIA68D0134Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8F · Savannah, GAJul 15, 1967 · N1430B · Substantial damage NTSB MIA67F0404Accident · No injuriesClosedErcoupe 415-C · Lithonia, GAJan 6, 1967 · N99318 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA67D0341Accident · No injuriesClosedErco 415-D · Logansville, GADec 19, 1966 · N99143 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA66D0617Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 120 · Milledgeville, GAJun 5, 1966 · N3678V · Substantial damage NTSB MIA66D0265Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 120 · Chamblee, GAOct 3, 1965 · N3185N · Substantial damage