NTSB investigations: Continental C85 series, KS
43 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 | 5 |
|---|---|
| 1965 | 2 |
| 1966 | 1 |
| 1967 | 3 |
| 1969 | 1 |
| 1970 | 1 |
| 1971 | 2 |
| 1972 | 2 |
| 1973 | 1 |
| 1974 | 2 |
| 1975 | 1 |
| 1977 | 1 |
| 1979 | 1 |
| 1982 | 3 |
| 1984 | 2 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1988 | 2 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 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\" = 'KS' 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" = 'KS' 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 CEN21LA062Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 120 · Johnson City, KSThe pilot’s improper decision to fly the airplane at too low an altitude resulting in the airplane impacting terrain.NTSB CEN19LA111Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 140 · Newton, KSThe loss of engine power after the No. 1 connecting rod end separated as a result of oil starvation, which led to the forced landing and nose-over.NTSB CEN14CA330Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSilvaire Luscombe 8E · Douglass, KSThe pilot's excessive use of wheel brakes during landing, which resulted in a nose-over. Contributing to the accident were high winds and a short, downhill sloped runway.NTSB CEN10LA281Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Atchison, KSThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN09LA594Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcclish Funk B85C · Coffeyville, KSAn in-flight fire for undetermined reasons.NTSB DEN06CA106Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Cunningham, KSthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the aborted takeoff. A contributing factor was the mud.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 CHI98LA325Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Benton, KSthe pilot's inadvertant excessive use of the toe brakes during the landing roll.NTSB CHI96LA111Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Ulysses, KSFailure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll, and his improper use of brakes and elevator control, while aborting the takeoff. A factor relating to the accident was the gusty wind condition.NTSB CHI94LA311Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7BCM · Cassoday, KSthe attempted low level flight/maneuver with inadequate visual lookout by the pilot-in-command.NTSB CHI92DCQ05Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportVirgil Larson Varieze,LONG EZ · Chanute, KSA delamination and inflight separation of a propeller blade during cruise flight.NTSB MKC90LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBurdette Cuby PA-11 · Ashland, KSAn undetermined problem with the fuel system, which resulted in a loss of engine power, and operation of the aircraft by the pilot with the known deficiency. The uneven (terraced) terrain was a contributing factor.NTSB MKC89LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Lawrence, KSThe plt elected to terminate a local flt due to windy, turbulent conditions aloft. He initiated a landing in a slight crosswind that he rprtd was gusting to 20 knots. Drg the landing, he lost control & the acft touched down hard in a nose low attitude.…NTSB MKC89LA002Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Quinter, KSThe pilot was flying at reduced power without the use of carburetor heat. The aircraft engine began to run rough. The pilot added carburetor heat and full throttle which resulted in the engine backfiring. The pilot elected to execute a precautionary landing.…NTSB MKC87LA099Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-11 · Meade, KSAfter takeoff, the engine started losing power. During the turn toward a landing area, the airplane stalled, hit the ground to the right of the runway and flipped forward to the inverted position. A partial tear down inspection revealed that the intake valve…NTSB MKC84FA262Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportShindler-Smiley THE Blue MAX · Lawrence, KSWhile in cruise flt, plt noted rising oil temp and decreasing oil press, and elected to make a precuationary landing in open alfalfa field. During landing flare, acft stalled, right wing dropped then left wing dropped to ground contact. Engine exam disclosed…NTSB MKC84LA089Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415C · N. Stillwell, KSAfter an eng power loss during takeoff climb, the plt landed the acft on the remaining runway. The hard landing resultedin a nose gear collapse. Post accident investigation revealed that the acft had only flown once in 7 months. The old automotive fuel had…NTSB MKC82DA105Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 120 · Gardner, KSDuring takeoff, the aircraft struck a fence near the departure end of the runway. After hitting the fence, it traveled about 37 yards before nosing over in an adjacent wheat field. The field was soft due to recent rains. The pilot said the 1300 ft runway was…NTSB MKC82DA090Accident · No injuriesFinal reportLuscombe 8E · Goodland, KSWhile en route, the pilot encountered headwinds and elected to land at Goodland, Kansas to refuel. He landed on runway 12 with a crosswind from 320 degrees at 6 knots. The pilot stated that after touchdown, he got a cramp in his right leg and removed his…NTSB MKC82FCG17Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Topeka, KSThe aircraft crashed and burned during takeoff at 1303 CST. The pilot received second degree burns over 20 per cent of his body and expired on 3/9/82. Two sailplanes were damaged by impact and fire, and a third sailplane received fire damage. The pilot…NTSB MKC79FCQ27Accident · 1 fatalClosedStitts JD1 · Wichita, KSNTSB MKC77DCQ15Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8E · Wichita, KSNTSB MKC76FCG22Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Mission, KSNTSB MKC75DCQ11Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Argonia, KSNTSB MKC74DCG45Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Paola, KSNTSB MKC74DCQ09Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Goodland, KSNTSB MKC72DCG69Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Topeka, KSNTSB MKC72DCQ47Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 120 · Beaumont, KSNTSB MKC71DCQ28Accident · No injuriesClosedMinicab GY-20 · Goodland, KSNTSB MKC71DCQ30Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper J-3C · Russell, KSNTSB MKC71DCQ25Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8E · Hugoton, KSNTSB MKC70D0294Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 11CC · Bonner Sprgs, KSNTSB MKC68F0383Accident · Minor injuriesClosedErco 415C · Bonner Sprngs, KSNTSB MKC67D0614Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Bonner Sprgs, KSNTSB MKC67D0488Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 120 · Clayton, KSNTSB MKC66D0491Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Coffeyvill, KSNTSB MKC66F0019Accident · No injuriesClosedErcoupe 415C · Wellington, KSNTSB MKC66D0020Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 120 · Big Bow, KSNTSB UNK65X1074Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Bonner Springs, KSNTSB UNK64X2770Accident · No injuriesClosedMooney MK18 · Medicine Lodge Ka, KSNTSB UNK64X1934Accident · Minor injuriesClosedLuscombe 8E · Gardner, KSNTSB UNK64X1880Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Syracuse, KSNTSB UNK64X0937Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 120 · Lane, KS