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NTSB investigations: Continental C85 series, OK

44 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.

Defining event

Finding

Phase of flight

Aircraft model

Cases per year

19642026

NTSB investigations: Continental C85 series, OK per year, 1964–2026: 44 cases
1964	4
1965	1
1966	3
1967	2
1968	2
1969	4
1970	1
1972	1
1973	3
1975	1
1976	1
1977	1
1978	1
1979	2
1981	2
1983	1
1985	2
1986	1
1988	1
1993	1
1998	2
2004	1
2013	1
2014	1
2015	2
2016	1
2020	1

Where

Latest cases

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" = 'OK' 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\" = 'OK' 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" = 'OK' 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 CEN20CA350Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Olustee, OKThe pilot's decision to attempt a takeoff from the middle of the runway in shifting wind conditions, which resulted in an aborted takeoff and runway excursion.Aug 18, 2020 · N2207N · Substantial damage NTSB GAA16CA395Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEngineering & Research 415 · Collinsville, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in a high density altitude condition, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a tree.Jul 23, 2016 · N2377H · Substantial damage NTSB CEN15LA313Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8E · Perry, OKThe pilot's incapacitation and subsequent loss of airplane control due to heat exhaustion.Jul 22, 2015 · N2789K · Substantial damage NTSB CEN15CA166Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportFunk B85C · Leonard, OKThe improper installation of the UP elevator cable turnbuckle which became disconnected during the flight.Mar 6, 2015 · N81194 · Substantial damage NTSB CEN14LA199Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415 C · Cookson, OKThe pilot’s failure to properly secure the primer, which resulted in the loss of engine power during takeoff.Apr 12, 2014 · N2788H · Substantial damage NTSB CEN13CA189Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · El Reno, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain control during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the check pilot's delayed remedial action.Mar 11, 2013 · N90047 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW04LA202Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Kingston, OKThe failure by the other pilot to maintain visual lookout for other aircraft during landing.Aug 1, 2004 · N2632N · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB FTW98FA203Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Olustee, OKThe student pilot's improper decision to attempt an 180 degree turn to return to the takeoff runway.May 6, 1998 · N87125 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW98LA159Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Norman, OKThe pilot's improper compensation for wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of directional control and collision with a ditch. A contributing factor was the high crosswind.Mar 25, 1998 · N2044N · Substantial damage NTSB FTW93FA244Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBusby Celebrity · Perry, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed due to alcohol impairment. A factor which contributed to the accident was the pilot performing aerobatics at a altitude inadequate to recover from a stall.Aug 23, 1993 · N2828 · Destroyed NTSB FTW88FA057Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Ada, OKThe pilot was flying low up the river and hit the upper strand of a two strand high voltage power line. Both the pilot and passenger received serious injuries when the airplane crashed on a sand-bar in the river.Feb 10, 1988 · N2431N · Destroyed NTSB FTW86FA046Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Whitefield, OKThe pilot was flying at very low altitude while circling the area and most probably did not see the powerline, due to sunglare, until at very close range. He then pulled up steeply in the strong and gusty headwind and stalled the aircraft without sufficient…Mar 22, 1986 · N77483 · Destroyed NTSB FTW85LA275Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe T8F · Frederick, OKThe plt stated his foot slipped off the right rudder pedal which allowed the acft to veer left off the rwy. The acft hit a ditch and flipped over. FAA coordinator confirmed initial notification of substantial damage to the acft.Jul 4, 1985 · N1580B · Substantial damage NTSB FTW85FA209Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8E · Verden, OKAt about 1700 CDT on 5/5/85, the acft was observed taking off at chickasha, OK. At sometime after 1700, an acft matching its description was observed flying low over a lake. A witness in that area observed it pulled up in a steep climb over the dam, until it…May 5, 1985 · N2497K · Destroyed NTSB FTW83LA206Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Prague, OKAfter purchasing the acft, the new owner (a student plt) had asked his uncle (reportedly an experienced plt) to fly his acft home. During the flt, the eng lost power shortly after the plt leveled off at 4000 ft MSL (aprx 3000 ft AGL). There was no suitable…Apr 16, 1983 · N87131 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW81DPJ40Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Thomas, OKSep 19, 1981 · N76915 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW81FA036Accident · 1 fatalClosedLuscombe 8A · Bixby, OKFeb 18, 1981 · N1331B · Destroyed NTSB FTW80DPJ35Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 120 · Leedey, OKNov 14, 1979 · N90085 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW79FPM12Accident · Serious injuriesClosedErco 415-CD · Grove, OKJul 27, 1979 · N3224H · No damage NTSB FTW78FPJ22Accident · Minor injuriesClosedErco 415-C · El Reno, OKMay 23, 1978 · N93837 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW77FPM15Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 120 · Bristow, OKJul 2, 1977 · N3067N · Substantial damage NTSB FTW76AF079Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper J3C · Reed, OKMar 27, 1976 · N30295 · Destroyed NTSB FTW76FPM01Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 120 · Sand Springs, OKJul 4, 1975 · N1886N · Substantial damage NTSB FTW74FPJ11Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper J-3 · Elk City, OKOct 12, 1973 · N59625 · Destroyed NTSB FTW74DPJ05Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Optima, OKAug 6, 1973 · N72004 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW73DPJ08Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper J3C · Alva, OKJan 30, 1973 · N98850 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW72DPJ39Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Yukon, OKMay 2, 1972 · N2875N · Substantial damage NTSB FTW71FPJ17Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper J3C-65 · Butler, OKSep 27, 1970 · N88091 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW70F0331Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Sand Springs, OKDec 17, 1969 · N89240 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW70D0190Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Enid, OKAug 31, 1969 · N2020N · Substantial damage NTSB FTW70F0029Accident · Serious injuriesClosedErco 415-C · Pawhuska, OKMay 27, 1969 · N2146H · Substantial damage NTSB FTW69D0422Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Weatherford, OKApr 3, 1969 · N77053 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW69D0210Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Perkins, OKSep 20, 1968 · N1699V · Substantial damage NTSB FTW69F0187Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Afton, OKSep 13, 1968 · N72438 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW67F0645Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Okla.City, OKJun 3, 1967 · N77053 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW67F0571Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Tulsa, OKMay 8, 1967 · N4274N · Substantial damage NTSB FTW67F0345Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper J3C-65 · Tulsa, OKDec 10, 1966 · N56274 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW67D0066Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 120 · Duncan, OKJul 7, 1966 · N2072V · Substantial damage NTSB FTW66F0507Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140A · Ardmore, OKFeb 3, 1966 · N1152D · Substantial damage NTSB FTW66D0149Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Cashion, OKJul 15, 1965 · N72688 · Substantial damage NTSB UNK64X4088Accident · Serious injuriesClosedLuscombe 8E · Sapulpa, OKSep 21, 1964 · N2045K · Substantial damage NTSB UNK64X3048Accident · No injuriesClosedErcoupe 415C · Bartlesville, OKJul 26, 1964 · N94027 · Destroyed NTSB UNK64X1571Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 120 · Okla City, OKMay 2, 1964 · N2391N · Substantial damage NTSB UNK64X1143Accident · No injuriesClosedChampion 7FC · Muldrow, OKApr 3, 1964 · N84576 · Substantial damage