NTSB investigations: Continental C85 series, 1993
21 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 | 171 |
|---|---|
| 1965 | 121 |
| 1966 | 127 |
| 1967 | 123 |
| 1968 | 97 |
| 1969 | 111 |
| 1970 | 79 |
| 1971 | 76 |
| 1972 | 75 |
| 1973 | 58 |
| 1974 | 60 |
| 1975 | 62 |
| 1976 | 58 |
| 1977 | 52 |
| 1978 | 38 |
| 1979 | 42 |
| 1980 | 31 |
| 1981 | 30 |
| 1982 | 30 |
| 1983 | 32 |
| 1984 | 34 |
| 1985 | 22 |
| 1986 | 38 |
| 1987 | 30 |
| 1988 | 27 |
| 1989 | 24 |
| 1990 | 20 |
| 1991 | 24 |
| 1992 | 26 |
| 1993 | 21 |
| 1994 | 32 |
| 1995 | 28 |
| 1996 | 21 |
| 1997 | 21 |
| 1998 | 28 |
| 1999 | 17 |
| 2000 | 18 |
| 2001 | 19 |
| 2002 | 11 |
| 2003 | 23 |
| 2004 | 15 |
| 2005 | 13 |
| 2006 | 17 |
| 2007 | 18 |
| 2008 | 16 |
| 2009 | 17 |
| 2010 | 17 |
| 2011 | 15 |
| 2012 | 16 |
| 2013 | 14 |
| 2014 | 19 |
| 2015 | 18 |
| 2016 | 19 |
| 2017 | 14 |
| 2018 | 17 |
| 2019 | 11 |
| 2020 | 8 |
| 2021 | 11 |
| 2022 | 16 |
| 2023 | 11 |
| 2024 | 10 |
| 2025 | 14 |
| 2026 | 9 |
Where
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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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 1993
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 year(c."eventDate") = 1993
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 ANC94LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Juneau, AKThe pilot in command's selection of a sight unsuitable for landing. A factor in the accident was the ditch on the beach.NTSB CHI94LA043Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCleveland Piel Emeraude CP-304 · Warrensburg, MOthe intentional entry of a stall/spin by the student pilot.NTSB BFO94LA001Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportUnivair Ercoupe 415E · Willis, VAthe failure of the airplane's throttle cable fitting due to undetermined reasons, which prevented the pilot from applying power above engine idle. A factor in this accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the pilot to complete a forced landing without…NTSB CHI94LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Frankenmuth, MIImproper use of the mixture control by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were: the similarity of shape, size, and color of the mixture and carburetor heat controls and the terrain condition (with crop) in the emergency landing area.NTSB LAX93LA358Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8E · Napa, CAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. The rough/uneven terrain was a factor in this accident.NTSB LAX93LA349Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCulver LFA · Sonoma, CAthe airport management's failure to provide notice of the banner operation and to close the runway. An additional cause was the banner operator's failure to ensure that the runway on which he placed his banner equipment was closed.NTSB CHI93LA358Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Trenton, ILFailure of the pilot to maintain directional control, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve and subsequent nose over of the airplane.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.NTSB ANC93LA150Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 11AC · Galena, AKThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain on which to make a forced landing.NTSB CHI93LA321Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportR.D. Bell/Pietenpol Aircamper · Pontiac, MIThe pilot in command not maintaining a proper descent rate during the final approach and landing flare phase of flight.NTSB ANC93LA135Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe SL8 · Dillingham, AKThe pilot-in-command's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. A factor was the soft terrain.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.NTSB ANC93LA104Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Juneau, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor to the accident was the pilot's lack of total experience.NTSB ANC93LA073Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Dillingham, AKThe pilot in command's failure to maintain proper runway alignment.NTSB SEA93LA126Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC-12D · Vancouver, WAThe pilot's inadequate remedial action. Factors include crosswinds, gusts, and the pilot's lack of total experience in tailwheel type aircraft.NTSB SEA93LA098Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Helena, MTThe inadequate lookout by the PIC and his failure to maintain clearance from electrical wires. A factor relating to the accident was the presence of electrical wires near the approach end of the airstrip.NTSB FTW93LA110Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8E · Abbeville, LAThe pilot's failure to compensate for crosswind conditions and the subsequent loss of directional control. Factors were the gusting crosswinds and the soft wet groundNTSB CHI93LA112Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Brainerd, MNThe pilot's improper flare which resulted in a bounced, hard landing and the subsequent loss of directional control.NTSB SEA93LA063Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Salem, ORA complete loss of power for undetermined reasons. Factors include unsuitable terrain, and trees surrounding the forced landing site.NTSB MIA93FA051Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Niceville, FLA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons over terrain that was not suitable for the subsequent forced landing.NTSB ATL93LA048Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Bessemer, ALThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during take off.