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NTSB investigations: Continental C85 series, MO

51 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.

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Phase of flight

Aircraft model

Cases per year

19642026

NTSB investigations: Continental C85 series, MO per year, 1964–2026: 51 cases
1964	5
1965	1
1966	2
1967	1
1968	2
1969	1
1970	3
1971	2
1972	1
1973	3
1974	1
1975	2
1976	3
1977	1
1982	1
1986	1
1987	1
1988	1
1989	2
1990	1
1992	2
1993	2
1996	1
1997	1
2004	1
2006	3
2008	1
2009	1
2015	2
2018	1
2025	1

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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" = 'MO' 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\" = 'MO' 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" = 'MO' 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 CEN25FA151Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportAeronca 7AC · Cape Fair, MOOn April 10, 2025, at 0904 central daylight time, an Aeronca 7AC airplane, N83952, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Cape Fair, Missouri. The pilot received serious injuries, and the passenger was fatally injured. The airplane…Apr 10, 2025 · N83952 · Substantial damage NTSB CEN18LA317Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Pomona, MOThe pilot's inadequate fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a forced landing.Aug 6, 2018 · N76524 · Substantial damage NTSB CEN16FA054Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Keytesville, MOThe non-instrument-rated pilot's decision to operate in dark night conditions with low clouds, which resulted in a loss of control due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's use of methamphetamine, which impaired his…Dec 7, 2015 · N90123 · Substantial damage NTSB GAA15CA201Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7BCM · Warsaw, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and a collision with terrain.Jul 23, 2015 · N81686 · Substantial damage NTSB CEN09LA335Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · St. Louis, MOThe improper installation of the wing fairing during recent maintenance, which resulted in the partial separation of the fairing shortly after takeoff.Jun 2, 2009 · N76456 · Substantial damage NTSB DFW08CA185Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportStits SA3A · St Louis, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff.Jul 14, 2008 · N134JW · Substantial damage NTSB CHI07LA039Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Vienna, MOThe loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fatigued crankshaft cluster gear bolts and the inadequate major overhaul of the engine that was last performed by other maintenance personnel. An additional cause was a subsequent major engine overhaul not…Dec 9, 2006 · N76379 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI07CA031Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 120 · Perryville, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing which resulted in an overload of the tailwheel attachment structure in the fuselage.Nov 23, 2006 · N1915N · Substantial damage NTSB CHI06LA268Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportWindler Tri Q2 · Branson, MOFatigue failure, originating in an area of surface corrosion, of the right elevator mid span hinge pin and the subsequent failure of the elevator torque tube. Additional causes are the separation of the elevator from the airframe due to the hinge pin and…Sep 22, 2006 · N6628K · Destroyed NTSB CHI04CA288Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7BCM · St. James, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during the go-around. Factors were the sun glare and the trees.Sep 26, 2004 · N4179E · Substantial damage NTSB CHI97LA143Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Fulton, MOa malfunction of the engine's carburetor that was associated with a spalled carburetor float fulcrum pin which resulted in fuel starvation.May 22, 1997 · N76122 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI96LA270Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGeide SPORT-A · Slater, MOfailure of a #2 connecting rod bolt, which led to a jammed connecting rod and subsequent overload separation of the #2 cylinder. A factor relating to the accident was: lack of suitable terrain for an emergency landing.Aug 4, 1996 · N1033B · Substantial damage NTSB CHI94LA043Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCleveland Piel Emeraude CP-304 · Warrensburg, MOthe intentional entry of a stall/spin by the student pilot.Dec 2, 1993 · N7631C · Substantial damage NTSB CHI93LA239Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca AC7B · Kearney, MOThe pilot in command's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and the aircraft exceeding maximum allowable gross weight.Jun 29, 1993 · N1032E · Substantial damage NTSB CHI92LA246Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Chillicothe, MOThe pilot's improper use of the airplanes brakes.Aug 18, 1992 · N72379 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI92LA091Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8E · Farrar, MOPremature liftoff and poor planning by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were the tailwind and misjudged compensation for it along with the rough uneven terrain.Feb 15, 1992 · N1778K · Substantial damage NTSB CHI90LA207Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAircoupe F-1 · Washington, MOFailure of the other aircraft's pilot to maintain an adequate visual lookout prior to turning to final. A factor in the accident was the restricted visual lookout for this aircraft's pilot.Jul 23, 1990 · N93905 · 2 aircraft · Minor damage NTSB MKC89LA133Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Creve Ceour, MOThe failure of the pilot to plan the approach and maintain alignment with the sod landing strip. The pilot's innattention to the grass strip resulted in a landing in a soft wheat field.Jun 14, 1989 · N89316 · Substantial damage NTSB MKC89DCG01Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportGrigg/Bowers Flybaby · West Plains, MOImproper preflight planning by the pilot and his failure to attain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall as he was attempting to avoid a power transmission line. Factors related to the accident were: rising terrain, tall grass, tailwind, and the…May 7, 1989 · N1305 · Destroyed NTSB MKC88LA156Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · St Charles, MOThe plt rprtd that during the flt, he enctrd thunderstorm activity, as well as a downdraft, which resulted in a loss of about 400 ft of alt. Subsequently, the acft was landed in a corn field & was damaged. About 13 mi se at st louis, the visibility was rprtd…Aug 12, 1988 · N96344 · Substantial damage NTSB MKC87LA071Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Creve Coeur, MOThe PIC was practicing landings in gusty crosswind conditions. PIC landed long, and after rolling a short distance, perceived that the wind direction had changed. The PIC stated that this new wind direction was now more of a tailwind. The PIC did not select a…Apr 1, 1987 · N89316 · Substantial damage NTSB MKC86LA186Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Festus, MOThe student plt was on his 2nd solo flt & was practicing stop & go landings. He said that during a landing, he applied brakes before the left main landing gear was on the rwy. The acft swerved to the right & the left main gear collapsed. The plt received a…Sep 6, 1986 · N89208 · Minor damage NTSB MKC82DA141Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna 140 · West Plains, MOThe pilot was practicing short field takeoffs and maneuvered to clear a 50 foot barrier. He stalled the aircraft and was unable to recover before impacting the ground, nose and right wing first.Aug 10, 1982 · N2319V · Substantial damage NTSB MKC77DCG45Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 120 · Boonville, MOAug 5, 1977 · N1785N · Substantial damage NTSB MKC77DCG04Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Carthage, MOOct 17, 1976 · N1108B · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB MKC76FCA46Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Vandalia, MOSep 25, 1976 · N72343 · Substantial damage NTSB MKC76FCA25Accident · Minor injuriesClosedErco 415-C · Ste Genevieve, MOMay 18, 1976 · N2327H · Substantial damage NTSB MKC76DCG39Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper J5A · Missouri City, MODec 20, 1975 · N32989 · Substantial damage NTSB MKC76FCG30Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper J-3 · Grain Valley, MONov 2, 1975 · N28113 · Substantial damage NTSB MKC74DCG40Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 120 · Monett, MOJun 4, 1974 · N2702N · Substantial damage NTSB MKC74DCG15Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 11AC · Ava, MONov 27, 1973 · N85875 · Substantial damage NTSB MKC74FCG07Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Kansas City, MOAug 10, 1973 · N2314N · Substantial damage NTSB MKC74DCA05Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 120 · House Springs, MOAug 10, 1973 · N2099V · Substantial damage NTSB MKC73AK002Accident · 1 fatalClosedWheat Repl CW-JR · Oregon, MOJul 4, 1972 · N4N · Substantial damage NTSB MKC72DCG25Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Independence, MOOct 4, 1971 · N76567 · Substantial damage NTSB MKC72FCG04Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Lee'S Summit, MOJul 10, 1971 · N89384 · Substantial damage NTSB MKC71DCG36Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Versailles, MODec 13, 1970 · N90060 · Substantial damage NTSB MKC71DCG29Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Moberly, MONov 1, 1970 · N4052N · Substantial damage NTSB MKC71DCA03Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8E · House Springs, MOJul 16, 1970 · N1916K · Substantial damage NTSB MKC70F0170Accident · Minor injuriesClosedAeronca 7BCM · Hume, MOAug 10, 1969 · N2797C · Substantial damage NTSB MKC69F0298Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Chesterfield, MODec 26, 1968 · N2459N · Substantial damage NTSB MKC69D0052Accident · Minor injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Rolla, MOJun 14, 1968 · N1978E · Destroyed NTSB MKC68D0123Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Springfield, MOJul 15, 1967 · N72938 · Substantial damage NTSB MKC67F0281Accident · No injuriesClosedGlobe GC-1A · St.Louis, MOOct 2, 1966 · N90321 · Substantial damage NTSB MKC66F0480Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 140 · St Joseph, MOMar 18, 1966 · N89555 · Substantial damage NTSB MKC65F0122Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Maryville, MOApr 20, 1965 · N89826 · Substantial damage NTSB UNK65X0551Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Farmington, MONov 4, 1964 · N2459N · Substantial damage NTSB UNK64X3411Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Gravois Mills, MOAug 16, 1964 · N2312K · Substantial damage NTSB UNK64X3278Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8E · Camdenton, MOAug 8, 1964 · N2057K · Substantial damage NTSB UNK64X1749Accident · No injuriesClosedErcoupe 415CD · Weaubleau, MOMay 13, 1964 · N3972H · Substantial damage