NTSB investigations: Continental C85 series, MI
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 | 7 |
|---|---|
| 1965 | 4 |
| 1966 | 5 |
| 1967 | 3 |
| 1968 | 8 |
| 1969 | 10 |
| 1970 | 6 |
| 1971 | 5 |
| 1973 | 4 |
| 1974 | 2 |
| 1975 | 1 |
| 1976 | 3 |
| 1977 | 1 |
| 1978 | 2 |
| 1979 | 3 |
| 1980 | 1 |
| 1981 | 2 |
| 1982 | 2 |
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1991 | 2 |
| 1993 | 2 |
| 1995 | 3 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 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\" = 'MI' 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" = 'MI' 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 CEN25LA186Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportAeronca 7AC · Westphalia, MIOn May 24, 2025, at 1300 eastern daylight time, an Aeronca 7AC, N2659E, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Westphalia, Michigan. The commercial pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated under Title 14 Code of Federal…NTSB CEN25LA050Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 140 · Mason, MIThe pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during landing rollout that resulted in a nose over and an impact with the runway.NTSB CEN22LA358Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 120 · Mecosta, MIThe pilot’s decision to depart on inadequate runway surface conditions that resulted in a loss of control after attempting to abort the takeoff, a runway excursion, and a nose over.NTSB CEN16LA322Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J5C · Sandusky, MIThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and a subsequent loss of control followed by a runway excursion.NTSB CEN15LA381Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8 · Pontiac, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while landing with a left quartering tailwind. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inability to conduct a go-around because of a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.NTSB CEN14CA370Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 120 · Midland, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed and his delayed application of engine power while on short final which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CEN11LA419Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportVanDenburg Pietenpol Air Camper · Gwinn, MIThe pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB CHI04CA175Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportErcoupe 415C · Lake City, MIThe pilot selecting the wrong runway for the wind conditions and his delay in executing an aborted takeoff resulting in the airplane running off the departure end of the runway and into a ditch. The tailwind and the ditch were contributing factors.NTSB CHI03LA282Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Edwardsburg, MIThe pilot not maintaining altitude/clearance from the power line during his low level cruise. Factors were the power transmission line, the lake, and low altitude flight.NTSB CHI03LA191Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Ludington, MIThe maintenance personnel's improper installation of the landing gear axle, which resulted in the separation of the axle from the landing gear.NTSB CHI02LA017Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe LL-8-E · Bellaire, MIthe unsuitable terrain for landing selected by the pilot. A factor was the soft terrain.NTSB CHI98LA233Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWicks FLY Baby · Blissfield, MIthe pilot's misjudging of the fuel supply and his inadequate aircraft preflight. A factor was fuel exhaustion,NTSB CHI96LA054Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBitonti Wittman WT-8 · Plymouth, MIa stuck exhaust valve resulting in an overtemperature condition of the cylinder, the pilot's continued operation without corrective maintenance, and his failure to maintain aircraft control.NTSB CHI95LA321Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Boyne Falls, MIthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve.NTSB CHI95LA291Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Mio, MIthe pilot's impairment of judgement and performance which led to performing a low altitude maneuver with insufficient altitude for recovery. A factor was the tailwind.NTSB CHI94LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Frankenmuth, MIImproper use of the mixture control by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were: the similarity of shape, size, and color of the mixture and carburetor heat controls and the terrain condition (with crop) in the emergency landing area.NTSB CHI93LA321Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportR.D. Bell/Pietenpol Aircamper · Pontiac, MIThe pilot in command not maintaining a proper descent rate during the final approach and landing flare phase of flight.NTSB CHI91LA238Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Cadillac, MIImproper compensation for wind conditions resulting in aircraft control not being maintained. Factors related to the accident were a gusty crosswind condition and lack of total experience by the pilot.NTSB CHI91LA118Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8E · Flushing, MIThe pilot's failure to attain proper runway alignment and not maintaining directional control which resulted in a ground loop. Factors relating to this accident were the gusty crosswind conditions which existed at the time.NTSB CHI90DEM06Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportFunk, D.D. B-85C · White Cloud, MIThe passengers disregard of the pilot's instructions and her failure to maintain clearance from the propeller.NTSB CHI85LA306Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Hart, MIThe pilot on the return leg of a x.country flt failed to visually check his fuel supply and selected an empty tank for takeoff. On liftoff the engine stopped and the pilot attempted to ld on the remaining 300 ft of runway. After touchdown the acft veered off…NTSB CHI85FA059Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Wixom, MIThe acft collided with power lines while on final approach for a landing. The passenger related that the sun was very low on the horizon, and while looking toward the sun & haze, the visibility was limited. As the acft turned on final approach, a large flock…NTSB CHI82DA273Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 120 · Niles, MIThe student was on his second solo flight in evening hours. Reportedly, after he had completed 4 landings, dusk was approaching and the instructor told him to make only 2 more landings. When the student was about ready to takeoff on his 6th pattern, a king…NTSB CHI82DA258Accident · No injuriesFinal reportLuscombe 8F · Belleville, MIDuring the approach the acft stalled about 20 ft AGL. The plt added power but the acft touched down short of the rwy & collided with a ditch.NTSB CHI81FEM85Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8E · Gladwin, MINTSB CHI81FEC11Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8E · Belleville, MINTSB CHI80FEM24Accident · No injuriesClosedLightizer Lakes · Grand Haven, MINTSB CHI80DEC05Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Romeo, MINTSB CHI79FEC59Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 120 · Vassar, MINTSB CHI79FEM30Accident · No injuriesClosedErco 415-C · Woodland, MINTSB CHI78FEC35Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCassutt 111M · Lapeer, MINTSB CHI78FEM11Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Atwood, MINTSB CHI78FEC05Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · W.Bloomfield, MINTSB CHI76FEM35Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8E · Glen, MINTSB CHI76FEM29Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 120 · Big Rapids, MINTSB CHI76DEM26Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 120 · Kalamazoo, MINTSB CHI75FEC60Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Grosse Isle, MINTSB CHI75DEM09Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 120 · East Tawas, MINTSB CHI75DEM18Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 120 · Burlington, MINTSB CHI74DEM30Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-11 · Newaygo, MINTSB CHI74FEC18Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 120 · Stockbridge, MINTSB CHI73DEC26Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8E · Lake Orion, MINTSB CHI73DEM42Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Levering, MINTSB CHI72FEC06Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper J3C-65 · Horton, MINTSB CHI71IC089Incident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8E · Ann Arbor, MINTSB CHI71FEM75Accident · No injuriesClosedChampion 7BCM · Manistique, MINTSB CHI71FBJ70Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Fulton, MINTSB CHI71FDW40Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 120 · Flint, MINTSB CHI71DDW24Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Fraser, MINTSB CHI71FBM06Accident · Serious injuriesClosedGlobe GC-1A · Benton Harbr, MI