NTSB investigations: Continental C85 series, 1995
28 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\") = 1995
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") = 1995
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 CHI96LA054Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBitonti Wittman WT-8 · Plymouth, MIa stuck exhaust valve resulting in an overtemperature condition of the cylinder, the pilot's continued operation without corrective maintenance, and his failure to maintain aircraft control.NTSB ANC96LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-11 · Delta Junction, AKThe pilot's inadequate preflight preparation/planning, and his improper in flight decision making. Factors associated with the accident are the gusty crosswinds and associated turbulence.NTSB ATL96FA006Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8E · Picayune, MSa worn left magneto distributor gear, which resulted in a loss of engine power; and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with the ground.NTSB LAX96LA010Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Dixon, CAfuel starvation due to debris blocking the carburetor main jet.NTSB FTW96FA004Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Roanoke, TXthe pilot's inadequate weather evaluation and encounter with a sudden windshift and tailwind. The wind gusts and turbulence were factors.NTSB CHI95LA321Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Boyne Falls, MIthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve.NTSB ANC95LA162Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Anchorage, AKfailure of the pilot to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance from terrain during a low pass over a prospective (off-airport) landing area. Factors relating to the accident were: the 'flat' lighting condition, and uneven terrain.NTSB NYC95LA206Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Richmond, RIThe pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply, and his improper positioning of the fuel selector, which resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power.NTSB FTW95LA365Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFunk, D.D. B-85C · Grants, NMa loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB CHI95LA291Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Mio, MIthe pilot's impairment of judgement and performance which led to performing a low altitude maneuver with insufficient altitude for recovery. A factor was the tailwind.NTSB 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…NTSB CHI95LA275Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8E · Lowell, INa loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a factor.NTSB CHI95LA228Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportReed RS15 · Ames, IAThe glider pilot's inadequate preflight of the glider by failing to properly secure a push-pull tube to the glider's right ruddervator; and failure of both the glider pilot and the tow pilot to release the tow rope, which led to a stall of the tow airplane.NTSB LAX95LA247Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8E · Columbia, CAthe pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control.NTSB LAX95LA212Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTupta-Smith Miniplane DSA-1 · Pacoima, CAfuel contamination.NTSB ANC95LA074Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 11BC-S · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's improper compensation for the wind conditions. Factors associated with the accident are gusty winds and associated downdrafts.NTSB FTW95LA236Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Farmington, NMFailure by the pilot to maintain directional control.NTSB ANC95FA063Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Palmer, AKThe pilot's inadvertent stall. A factor in the accident was the pilot's emotional reaction to the vehicle travelling through his yard.NTSB FTW95LA223Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · College Station, TXThe pilot's inability to maintain directional control after encountering wake turbulence from a landing airplane. A factor was the tailwind.NTSB BFO95LA039Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3-C65 · Bayport, NYThe pilot's improper positioning of the fuel selector.NTSB BFO95LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Lakewood, NJThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his inadequate evaluation of the weather conditions which resulted in an overrun. A factor is the sudden windshift.NTSB LAX95FA145Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8E · Compton, CAThe pilot's poor preflight inspection, the mechanic's poor annual inspection, and the leaking fuel caps which allowed water to contaminate the fuel.NTSB SEA95LA067Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Ogden, UTDirectional control was not maintained. Factors to the accident were a lack of total experience in type of aircraft and crosswind.NTSB FTW95LA137Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Fentress, TXThe sudden movement of an animal into the path of the aircraft during takeoff roll. Factors were the inability of the pilot to establish a visual lookout down the runway due to the runway's 'crowned' midpoint.NTSB LAX95LA115Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSkov-Papworth Q2 · Hollister, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the takeoff ground roll. The pilot's lack of recent experience is a factor in the accident.NTSB SEA95LA047Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Scappoose, ORThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and inadvertent use of the brakes.NTSB FTW95LA108Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCraighead Corben JR. ACE · Athens, TXThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB ANC95LA026Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-17 · Dutch Harbor, AKThe partial failure of the right brake due to a leaky brake line.