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NTSB investigations: Continental C85 series, PA

42 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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19642026

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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" = 'PA' 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\" = 'PA' 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" = 'PA' 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 ERA26LA245Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportTaylorcraft DCO-65 · Renovo, PAThe pilot’s failure to maintain control during an off-airport landing.Jun 7, 2026 · N47123 · Substantial damage NTSB ERA22LA072Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAeronca O58B · Jonestown, PAThe pilot’s incorrect glide path and landing flare, which resulted in a collision with obstacles on final approach and a hard landing.Nov 18, 2021 · N47523 · Substantial damage NTSB ERA21LA348Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 140 · Bloomsburg, PAThe pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing rollout, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.Jul 25, 2021 · N76596 · Substantial damage NTSB GAA18CA456Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8 · Pottsville, PAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.Jul 30, 2018 · N2022K · Substantial damage NTSB ERA12CA403Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8E · Selinsgrove, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the takeoff.Jun 9, 2012 · N2052K · Substantial damage NTSB NYC96LA132Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140A · Edinboro, PAThe pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent nose over. The tailwind was a related factor.Jun 26, 1996 · N3788V · Substantial damage NTSB NYC88DHA04Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportBanks/Mong Sport · Marshalls Creek, PAThe homebuilt airplane impacted the ground in a steep nose down attitude among three tall pine trees. After impact, it bounced back about three feet & came to rest. There was no damage to the trees. An exam of the prop revealed no evidence of the engine…Sep 8, 1988 · N25JJ · Substantial damage NTSB NYC88LA017Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-4 · St. Paul, PAThe flight was enroute from mount pleasant to winchester, Virginia on a heading of 140 degrees and at 4500 feet. About 25-30 minutes into the flight, engine power loss was experienced. The pilot switched from the auxilliary to the main fuel tank and applied…Oct 25, 1987 · N28205 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC87LA224Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · York, PAThe Ercoupe model 415 experienced a loss of power in flight. The pilot made a forced landing in a field. He went under some power lines, however, he could not avoid the telephone lines and went through them. The pilot received serious injuries and the…Aug 9, 1987 · N99236 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC85FA222Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Carlisle, PADuring the second takeoff attempt from a pvt grass strip witnesses heard the eng sputter then quit soon after liftoff. The acft then descended to ground impact and burned. The acft had not been flown adn was kept out of doors for several months while the…Aug 27, 1985 · N3064H · Destroyed NTSB NYC84LA324Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Harrisburg, PAAcft was landed downwind in light wind conditions by student plt. On roll-out, after normal braking was applied for deceleration, acft began to drift right. Student applied left brake as CFI also applied corrective left brake. Left brake connecting rod failed…Sep 27, 1984 · N2053N · Substantial damage NTSB NYC84LA132Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Jeanette, PAOne of the aircrew members was buying the acft & was receiving dual instruction before flying solo. After several landings, he flared for a 3-point landing. During the landing roll, the acft began drifting left & the student correctedback to the right. The…Apr 4, 1984 · N3BQ · Substantial damage NTSB NYC83LA232Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Punxsutawney, PAAccording to the pilot when he entered the aircraft he found that the master switch had been left on and the battery wasdown. He flew around the airport for about 45 min, to recharge the battery prior to departing for his destination. He arrived at his…Sep 4, 1983 · N77321 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC82FGT01Accident · Serious injuriesClosedAeronca 7BCM · York, PAOct 4, 1981 · N9329H · Destroyed NTSB NYC80FGM09Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Butler, PADec 15, 1979 · N90035 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC76AN123Accident · 1 fatalClosedAeronca 11BC · Bally, PAAug 18, 1976 · N9807E · Substantial damage NTSB NYC75FGM44Accident · Minor injuriesClosedAeronca 7DC · Ducansville, PAJun 17, 1975 · N2095A · Substantial damage NTSB NYC75FHD27Accident · Minor injuriesClosedErco 415-C · West Chester, PADec 23, 1974 · N99907 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC73FHA06Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7BCM · Perkasie, PASep 16, 1972 · N4008A · Substantial damage NTSB NYC73FGM05Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Slippery Rock, PAAug 19, 1972 · N72765 · Destroyed NTSB NYC72FHA02Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Line Lexington, PAJul 5, 1971 · N1903V · Substantial damage NTSB NYC71FGM29Accident · Serious injuriesClosedLuscombe 8E · Dubois, PAJan 31, 1971 · N1808K · Substantial damage NTSB NYC71FHD15Accident · Minor injuriesClosedLuscombe 8E · Phoenixville, PAAug 16, 1970 · N1663K · Substantial damage NTSB NYC70F0177Accident · No injuriesClosedMidget II 1-A · Langhorne, PAOct 12, 1969 · N7191 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC70F0193Accident · No injuriesClosedOldfield BGL · Export, PAOct 11, 1969 · N181H · Substantial damage NTSB NYC70D0047Accident · No injuriesClosedErco 415-C · Bradford, PAJun 29, 1969 · N99739 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC69D0218Accident · No injuriesClosedHelicom SAH100 · Finleyville, PAOct 11, 1968 · N828Z · Substantial damage NTSB NYC68F0279Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Bedford, PASep 18, 1967 · N89747 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC68D0040Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Corry, PAJul 4, 1967 · N89338 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC68F0041Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 11CC · Industry, PAJun 18, 1967 · N4178E · Substantial damage NTSB NYC67D0553Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · West Chester, PAFeb 26, 1967 · N72995 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC67F0487Accident · No injuriesClosedErco 4I5-CD · West Mifflin, PAFeb 4, 1967 · N3913H · Substantial damage NTSB NYC67F0683Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 120 · Tarentum, PAJan 5, 1967 · N77474 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC67F0341Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Danville, PAOct 30, 1966 · N1992V · Substantial damage NTSB NYC66D0568Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Corry, PAMar 21, 1966 · N89404 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC66F0230Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Keating, PAAug 16, 1965 · N76066 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC66F0106Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 120 · Beaver Falls, PAJun 15, 1965 · N2729N · Substantial damage NTSB NYC66F0019Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Zelienople, PAMay 26, 1965 · N508D · Substantial damage NTSB UNK65X0324Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7DC · Bridgeville, PAOct 18, 1964 · N4533E · Substantial damage NTSB UNK64X3883Accident · Minor injuriesClosedErcoupe 415C · Easton, PASep 9, 1964 · N94396 · Substantial damage NTSB UNK64X1899Accident · No injuriesClosedFunk B85C · Corry, PAMay 23, 1964 · N81190 · Substantial damage NTSB UNK64X0514Accident · No injuriesClosedErcoupe 415C · Bristol, PAFeb 9, 1964 · N99158 · Substantial damage