NTSB investigations: Continental C85 series, WI
61 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 | 5 |
|---|---|
| 1965 | 2 |
| 1966 | 4 |
| 1967 | 2 |
| 1968 | 2 |
| 1969 | 1 |
| 1970 | 3 |
| 1971 | 3 |
| 1972 | 2 |
| 1973 | 2 |
| 1974 | 1 |
| 1975 | 1 |
| 1977 | 1 |
| 1980 | 1 |
| 1981 | 1 |
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1987 | 2 |
| 1992 | 3 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2002 | 3 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1 |
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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\" = 'WI' 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" = 'WI' 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 CEN24LA106Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 140 · Hayward, WIThe pilot’s loss of control during landing rollout.NTSB CEN23LA322Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportErcoupe 415-D · Waupun, WIThe pilot’s decision to take off without correcting a misinstalled fuel cap, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation caused by improper venting of the fuel system.NTSB CEN23LA098Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 120 · Eagle River, WIThe pilot’s decision to takeoff from an unsuitable surface which resulted in collision with an object.NTSB CEN22LA103Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 120 · Sturtevant, WIThe pilot’s loss of directional control during the takeoff for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB CEN20CA317Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna 120 · Osceola, WIThe pilots did not maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.NTSB GAA18CA221Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 120 · Iola, WIThe pilot’s decision to reject the takeoff from a snow-covered grass surface, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB CEN17LA224Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMckenna SD-1A · Juneau, WIThe pilot’s difficulty controlling the airplane due to his incorrect reinstallation of the wings, which led to a bounced precautionary landing. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the pilot and the mechanic to verify the wings’ angle of incidence.NTSB GAA16CA292Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7BCM · Rochester, WIThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing, which resulted in a runway excursion, left main landing gear collapse, and a nose down. Contributing to the accident was the wind shift.NTSB CEN13CA042Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8E · West Bend, WIThe pilot‘s failure to maintain clearance from power lines at the end of the short runway, which resulted in an aborted takeoff and subsequent nose-over of the airplane.NTSB CEN12LA539Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGn-1 Aircamper Mathes · Burlington, WIThe pilot's improper installation of the propeller bolts, which resulted in the in-flight separation of the propeller.NTSB CEN09CA566Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Mondovi, WIThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while in the traffic pattern, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB CHI08CA127Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Burlington, WIA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the low altitude at the time of the loss of engine power.NTSB CHI04LA075Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Merrill, WIThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain to conduct a landing. Factors were the reported flat light conditions and the uneven terrain.NTSB CHI03FA301Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAeronca 11BC · Colfax, WIThe pilot failed to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor associated with the accident was the low altitude at which the pilot was maneuvering.NTSB CHI03LA206Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Sullivan, WIThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions resulting in a loss of directional control. A factor contributing to the accident was the crosswind.NTSB CHI02CA279Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 120 · Brookfield, WIThe inadequate visual outlook by the pilot during taxi.NTSB CHI02LA230Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe G · Palmyra, WIFailure by the pilot-in-command to properly compensate for the wind conditions, as well as an improper landing flare. Contibuting factors were the inadequate supervision by the flight instructor and the wind gusts.NTSB CHI02LA118Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Racine, WIThe inadequate weather evaluation and delayed application of carburetor heat by the pilot, and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. The carburetor icing conditions and the low altitude were factors.NTSB CHI00LA213Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Shawano, WIInadequate preflight planning and the pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff. A factor was the road embankment.NTSB CHI98LA227Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCommonwealth 185 · Oregon, WIthe improper adjustment of the carburetor by an unqualified person. Factors to the accident were the annual inspection not being complied with and the lack of recent experience of the pilot.NTSB CHI96LA337Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Wausau, WIthe pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area, and his misjudgment of distance and speed, while attempting to minimize the effect of crossing an uneven area on the runway. The uneven runway condition was a related factor.NTSB CHI94LA278Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Manitowoc, WIthe private pilot's improper use of brakes during the landing roll. A related factor is his lack of total experience.NTSB CHI92FA231Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Maple, WIThe non-instrument rated private pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control.NTSB CHI92LA165Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Howard, WIAn inadequate preflight inspection by the pilot in command and a loss of engine power from contaminated fuel.NTSB CHI92LA144Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-E · Berlin, WIThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind during the takeoff roll.NTSB CHI87FA185Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Oshkosh, WIThe plt was taxiing out of the antique/classic camping area at Oshkosh with the assistance of wing walkers when he stopped to permit the pax (his wife) to perform an errand. The pax deplaned & went under the outer 1/3 of the wing strut, then walked back into…NTSB CHI87LA141Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8E · Dodgeville, WIWhile landing on runway 30, the pilot reported that the wind shifted from a crosswind to a tailwind. During an attempted go-around the pilot lost directional control and struck a metal utility shed prior to impacting the ground.NTSB CHI85FEP03Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportRoger W. Stigen EAA Biplane SR-1 · Sprimg Greem, WIEaa bi plane N3541, piloted by john boatright, and registered to freeborn county aircraft inc., albert lea, Minnesota, sustained substantial damage during a landing approach to runway 27 at the lone rock airport at approximately 1900 CDT on August 26, 1985.…NTSB CHI84LA206Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415C · Sturtevant, WIAccording to the plt, he was making a hi speed taxi check when the acft lifted off to about 5 ft AGL. After lift-off, the acft began to go to the left. When the plt applied right rudder, the plane veered further left & crashed in an onion field. An exam of…NTSB CHI83LA074Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Springbrook, WIThe acft collided with a four ft snowbank at the rwy threshold during landing. This was a dual instructional flt with the student in the right seat. The CFI had made no landings in this make and model of acft in the previous 90 days. The pilot stated that due…NTSB CHI82DEP12Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Hayward, WINTSB CHI80FEP29Accident · No injuriesClosedCassutt 111M · Stevens Pt, WINTSB CHI77DER03Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 120 · Downsville, WINTSB CHI76FEP09Accident · No injuriesClosedBreezy R201 · Oshkosh, WINTSB CHI75DEP14Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Shawano, WINTSB CHI74FEP15Accident · Minor injuriesClosedErco 415C · Portage, WINTSB CHI74FEP09Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 120 · Okauchee, WINTSB CHI73FEP30Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 120 · Hartford, WINTSB CHI73DEP18Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · New Glarus, WINTSB CHI72DER02Accident · No injuriesClosedCassutt 3M · Durand, WINTSB CHI72DEP10Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper J-3 · East Troy, WINTSB CHI71DDJ42Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 120 · Lake Geneva, WINTSB CHI70FDM08Accident · Minor injuriesClosedAeronca 11CC · Cumberland, WINTSB CHI70DDJ28Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8E · Wayside, WINTSB CHI70DDJ13Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8E · Wausau, WINTSB CHI70D0298Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Chilton, WINTSB CHI69D0318Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 120 · Richland Ctr, WINTSB CHI69F0150Accident · No injuriesClosedErco 415-CD · Rio, WINTSB CHI68D0411Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Norwalk, WINTSB CHI68D0030Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8E · Lake Mills, WI