NTSB investigations: Continental C85 series, OH

55 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

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NTSB investigations: Continental C85 series, OH per year, 1964–2026: 55 cases
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Latest cases

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\" = 'OH' 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"

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NTSB ERA22LA412Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportEngineering & Research 415-C · Galion, OHA partial loss of engine power due to an exhaust valve that was stuck in the open position.Sep 9, 2022 · N99209 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN19FA191Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper J3C · Elyria, OHA loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, and the pilot’s subsequent exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.Jun 30, 2019 · N98527 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN18LA362Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportLuscombe 8 · New Carlisle, OHA total loss of engine power shortly after takeoff due to carburetor ice.Aug 31, 2018 · N2305K · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA038Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8 · Wilmington, OHThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a runway excursion.Oct 15, 2016 · N1750K · Substantial damageNTSB CEN16FA370Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 11 · Arcanum, OHThe student pilot's reckless flying attitude and use of multiple psychoactive drugs, which likely impaired his ability to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering at low altitude.Sep 14, 2016 · N4910M · Substantial damageNTSB CEN14CA260Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 120 · Wadsworth, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing which resulted in a runway excursion.May 27, 2014 · N2774N · Substantial damageNTSB CEN10CA174Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Malta, OHThe pilot's decision to take off in conditions that exceeded the climb capability of the airplane.Mar 23, 2010 · N2082N · Substantial damageNTSB CHI08CA208Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportErcoupe 415-G · West Jefferson, OHThe improper preflight planning/preparation by the pilot and the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion during takeoff. Contributing factors were the pilot’s expired flight review and airman medical, the aircraft weight and balance exceeded by the pilot,…Jul 23, 2008 · N94413 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC04CA150Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHenes Zenair CH 701 · Mansfield, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a precautionary landing. A factor was the pilot's unapproved maintenance modification resulting in the loss of oil pressure and partial loss of engine power.Jul 1, 2004 · N98EH · Substantial damageNTSB NYC99LA201Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Zanesville, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control.Aug 15, 1999 · N89775 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC98LA083Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Milford Center, OHthe pilot's excessive application of brakes during an aborted takeoff roll.Mar 27, 1998 · N1998N · Substantial damageNTSB NYC98LA051Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3C-65 · Albany, OHthe pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision and failure to turn off the carburetor heat during the go-around. Related factors were: the pilot's lack of experience in make and model, and the proximity of trees.Dec 28, 1997 · N1469N · Substantial damageNTSB IAD97LA119Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe LL-8-F · Carrollton, OHThe pilot's inadequate preflight which resulted in fuel exhaustion.Sep 5, 1997 · N1871K · Substantial damageNTSB IAD97LA066Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGlobe GC-1-A · Wilmington, OHfailure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing, which resulted in a collision with trees. Related factors were: the crosswind, and lack of experience in the make and model of airplane.Apr 18, 1997 · N80523 · Substantial damageNTSB BFO95LA086Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Batavia, OHwas the the second pilot's loss of directional control during the takeoff roll, and the flight instructor/pilot-in-command's inadequate supervision of the flight instructor/second pilot. A related factor was the flight instructor/second pilot's lack of total…Aug 21, 1995 · N2110E · Substantial damageNTSB NYC92LA115Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Wauseon, OHThe pilot improperly used the brakes, resulting in the airplane nosing over.Jun 15, 1992 · N76009 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC91LA146Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Delaware, OHCarburetor ice and the pilot in command's improper use of carburetor heat. A factor in the accident was the carburetor icing conditions.Jun 2, 1991 · N2858N · Substantial damageNTSB ATL88LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Marlboro, OHThe student plt rptd that he flew a flat final apch to remain clear of trees. The airspeed began to drop, and the airplane subsequently landed hard after clearing the trees.Dec 10, 1987 · N87102 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI85LA187Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Strongsville, OHWhile on final apch the headwind changed to a quartering left crosswind. A sudden loss of alt occurred and the acft contacted the displaced threshold and weathervaned into the wind. The acft traveled off the side of the rwy and nosed over in an area of grass.May 5, 1985 · N89599 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI83LA119Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Elyria, OHThe acft veered off the left side of rwy 27 and nosed over during landing. This was the student pilots second supervisedsolo and his third landing to a full stop. The weather was VMC with the wind from 360 degrees at 4 KTS.Feb 22, 1983 · N72296 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI81FEK02Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Sunbury, OHOct 20, 1980 · N76731 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI79FEK21Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 120 · Fredericktown, OHAug 17, 1979 · N1891N · Substantial damageNTSB CHI77FEK23Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Rockbridge, OHFeb 20, 1977 · N77963 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI76FEI03Accident · No injuriesClosedErco 415-C · Chardon, OHJul 11, 1975 · N2970H · Substantial damageNTSB CHI75FEI58Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Youngstown, OHJun 19, 1975 · N4229N · Substantial damageNTSB CHI75FEI12Accident · No injuriesClosedTaylorcraft BC12-D · Wharton, OHAug 18, 1974 · N43969 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI74FEI42Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 120 · N Bass Islnd, OHJun 2, 1974 · N90004 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI74FEG20Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Dayton, OHMar 28, 1974 · N72331 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI74FEK14Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper J3C-65 · London, OHJan 30, 1974 · N92224 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI74DEI24Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 120 · Valley City, OHJul 8, 1973 · N76586 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI74DEI01Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Canton, OHJul 3, 1973 · N89784 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI73DEK27Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Spring Mtn, OHJun 9, 1973 · N89205 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI73DEI42Accident · Minor injuriesClosedLuscombe 8E · Belleville, OHMay 9, 1973 · N1470B · Substantial damageNTSB CHI72FEG37Accident · Minor injuriesClosedLuscombe 8E · Bidwell, OHMay 21, 1972 · N2747K · Substantial damageNTSB CHI72FEG10Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Greenville, OHAug 30, 1971 · N89163 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI71FGG31Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7BCM · Lancaster, OHApr 9, 1971 · N9656H · Substantial damageNTSB CHI71FGG10Accident · No injuriesClosedErco 415-C · Findlay, OHSep 5, 1970 · N94002 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI70F0248Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Columbus, OHSep 14, 1969 · N4255N · Substantial damageNTSB CHI70D0308Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 120 · Huron, OHAug 14, 1969 · N77273 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI69D0329Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Painesville, OHSep 20, 1968 · N72489 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI69D0248Accident · Minor injuriesClosedLuscombe 8E · North Lima, OHAug 21, 1968 · N2064B · Substantial damageNTSB CHI69F0249Accident · No injuriesClosedErco 415-C · Fremont, OHJul 9, 1968 · N99427 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI69F0062Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Hamilton, OHJul 2, 1968 · N90156 · DestroyedNTSB CHI68F0187Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Columbus, OHAug 12, 1967 · N4116N · Substantial damageNTSB CHI67D0114Accident · No injuriesClosedErco 415D · Wapakoneta, OHAug 5, 1966 · N2988H · Substantial damageNTSB CHI66F0784Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 120 · Delaware, OHJun 12, 1966 · N2985N · Substantial damageNTSB CHI66D0752Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8E · Northfield, OHMay 7, 1966 · N1816K · Substantial damageNTSB CHI66F0657Accident · No injuriesClosedErco 415-C · Dayton, OHApr 9, 1966 · N99919 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI66D0679Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 120 · Canton, OHApr 6, 1966 · N1694V · Substantial damageNTSB CHI66D0557Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 120 · Wooster, OHFeb 3, 1966 · N72783 · Substantial damage