NTSB investigations: Continental C85 series, MN
64 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 | 4 |
| 1966 | 3 |
| 1967 | 5 |
| 1968 | 1 |
| 1969 | 4 |
| 1970 | 2 |
| 1971 | 2 |
| 1972 | 1 |
| 1973 | 1 |
| 1974 | 1 |
| 1975 | 4 |
| 1976 | 2 |
| 1977 | 4 |
| 1978 | 1 |
| 1979 | 1 |
| 1980 | 1 |
| 1981 | 1 |
| 1982 | 2 |
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1988 | 2 |
| 1992 | 2 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2017 | 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\" = 'MN' 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" = 'MN' 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 CEN26LA327Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportHaberman Habercraft · Pelican Rapids, MNOn September 27, 2026, about 1720 central daylight time, a Haberman Habercraft airplane, N10516, was substantially damaged during an accident near Pelican Rapids, Minnesota. The pilot sustained a minor injury. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…NTSB CEN17LA238Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7BCM · Mahnomen, MNThe pilot’s failure to abort the takeoff after recognizing a partial loss of engine power during the takeoff roll and his subsequent inability to maintain adequate airspeed during a turn to avoid power lines, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. The…NTSB CEN15FA181Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper J-4A · Pine River, MNThe pilot' failure to maintain adequate airspeed after takeoff, which resulted in the airplane's wing exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to conduct the flight…NTSB CEN13CA400Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 120 · Lakeville, MNThe student pilot's excessive application of the brakes during the landing roll and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB CEN13CA262Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportEngineering & Research 415-C · Little Falls, MNThe failure of the airplane's throttle cable.NTSB CHI06LA191Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Laporte, MNThe inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot and the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion during takeoff. A contributing factor was the runway marker.NTSB CHI06CA066Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 120 · Hibbing, MNThe pilot used a rough frozen lake for takeoff which resulted in the overload failure of the landing ski. A factor was the rough frozen lake.NTSB CHI02LA225Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Cook, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.NTSB CHI00LA199Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · St. Francis, MNthe pilot selected to land in a field that was unsuitable for landing. A factor was the soft field.NTSB CHI98LA087Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C · Mankato, MNthe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and not maintaining proper alignment. Factors contributing to the accident were the snow covered terrain and the lack of depth perception it produced.NTSB CHI97FA095Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Big Lake, MNThe pilot's maneuvers which exceeded the design stress limits of the airplane and resulted in structural overload of the horizontal tail followed by a structural overload of the wings.NTSB CHI93LA112Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Brainerd, MNThe pilot's improper flare which resulted in a bounced, hard landing and the subsequent loss of directional control.NTSB CHI92LA295Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFunk, D.D. B85C · Buffalo, MNThe contamination of the carburetor, inadequate maintenance inspection by maintenance personnel, and the inadequate maintenance servicing by the pilot/owner.NTSB CHI92LA163Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Elk River, MNThe pilot's improper preflight inspection.NTSB CHI89LA008Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · St Peter, MNThe plt had intended to make a touch-&-go landing on a grass strip, but stated that he came in 'somewhat high.' He rprtd the acft was still airborne about halfway down the rwy when he elected to go around. He attempted to add power, but the eng 'sputtered &…NTSB CHI88DER07Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportChampion 7CCM · Int'L Falls, MNThere were no eyewitnesses to this accident. The aircraft with an instructor and student aboard was reported missing. When located the seaplane had descended into a wooded swamp and the aircraft was substantially damaged and both occupants received fatal…NTSB CHI85LA172Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-CD · St. Paul, MNShortly after takeoff, while climbing thru aprx 700 ft AGL, the eng developed a severe vibration & a loud 'clanking' sound. These were followed by a partial loss of power. During a subsequent forced landing, the acft's right wing hit a tree & the nose gear…NTSB CHI84LA075Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-4E · White Bear Lake, MNThe ski-equipped acft suffered landing gear failure during a landing on a snow covered turf rwy. The landing gear separated when an attach point failed. The plt gave fatigue failure as a reason for the failure.NTSB CHI82DA319Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 120 · St. Paul, MNPilot did not stow starter crank properly. During a landing the aircraft touched down almost sideways, went down on a wingtip and up on its nose. The starter crank was found jammed in the rudder controls.NTSB CHI82FA206Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMcclary Mong Sport · Cedar, MNWitnesses observed the acft enter a steep nose down attitude & slow spiral from which the acft did not recover.NTSB CHI81FER17Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 120 · Frost, MNNTSB MKC80FER25Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 120 · Square Lake, MNNTSB MKC79FER73Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Thief Riv Fls, MNNTSB MKC78FER68Accident · Serious injuriesClosedLuscombe 8E · Webster, MNNTSB MKC77DER54Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Monticello, MNNTSB MKC77DER50Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8E · Apple Valley, MNNTSB MKC77FER19Accident · No injuriesClosedTaylorcraft BC12-D · Wyoming, MNNTSB MKC77DER17Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8E · St Paul, MNNTSB MKC76FER95Accident · No injuriesClosedErco 415-C · Lake Elmo, MNNTSB MKC76DER65Accident · No injuriesClosedWittman W-8 · Hutchinson, MNNTSB MKC76DER33Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Blaine, MNNTSB MKC76DER15Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · St George, MNNTSB MKC75FER59Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Eden Prairie, MNNTSB MKC75DER52Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Maple Lake, MNNTSB MKC75DER03Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Albert Lea, MNNTSB MKC73FER57Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Anoka, MNNTSB MKC72FER60Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Albert Lea, MNNTSB MKC72DER23Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Delavan, MNNTSB MKC71FDD23Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper J3C-65 · Park Rapids, MNNTSB MKC71DDM13Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Rosemount, MNNTSB MKC70FDM24Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Eden Prairie, MNNTSB MKC70D0267Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Claremont, MNNTSB MKC70D0256Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8E · Hastings, MNNTSB MKC70F0117Accident · Serious injuriesClosedAeronca L-16A · Jasper, MNNTSB MKC70D0012Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7DC · Long Prairie, MNNTSB MKC69F0218Accident · Serious injuriesClosedTaylorcraft BC12-D · Starbuck, MNNTSB MKC68D0334Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Fairmont, MNNTSB MKC68D0471Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8E · Brainerd, MNNTSB MKC68D0040Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 120 · Blaine, MNNTSB MKC67D0483Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Cohasset, MN