NTSB investigations: Continental C85 series, 2007
18 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\") = 2007
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") = 2007
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 CHI08CA056Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportErcoupe 415D · Abingdon, ILThe loose clamp on the throttle cable which prevented application of engine power. A factor in the accident was the low altitude when the throttle cable slipped.NTSB NYC08CA058Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportFisher Aero Celebrity · White Plains, ALA propeller failure during cruise flight.NTSB NYC08CA036Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 120 · Ocala, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment during landing.NTSB DEN08CA026Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Poultney, VTThe pilot's attempt to land on an unimproved airstrip resulting in a ground loop/swerve. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's poor judgement in attempting to land on an unsuitable runway and the unsuitable runway conditions.NTSB ANC08CA005Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft F-19 · Wasilla, AKThe flight instructor's delayed remedial action during the takeoff roll, which resulted in an overrun during an aborted takeoff, and a collision with trees.NTSB LAX07CA283Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8E · Ramona, CAthe installation and subsequent failure of an incorrect part, which jammed in one wheel's brake caliper and induced the pilot's loss of directional control.NTSB DFW07CA195Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Lubbock, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing. A contributing factor was the flight instructor's delay in taking remedial action.NTSB LAX07CA252Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Olympia, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB NYC07LA192Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3 · Frenchtown, NJA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB SEA07LA217Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BF12 · West Linn, ORThe corrosion, fatigue fracture, and subsequent separation of the left wing lift strut attachment fitting. Also causal was the inadequate maintenance and annual inspection by the owner/pilot/mechanic.NTSB DFW07CA177Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca Champion · Kirbyville, TXThe pilot's inability to maintain directional control during takeoff roll as result of the failure of the airplane's tailwheel's steering arm.NTSB MIA07LA124Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDennis M. Durgin Junior Ace · Dover-Foxcroft, METhe failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed following total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, resulting in a stall/mush, uncontrolled descent, and in-flight collision with trees.NTSB SEA07CA176Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCommonwealth 185 · Redlands, CAThe pilot's inadequate weather evaluation which resulted in the airplane's lack of climb performance and subsequent collision with terrain. Contributing factors included the downdraft and the high temperature.NTSB SEA07CA128Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportForney F-1 · Morgan, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance of the hill on final approach to a landing. Contributing factors were the downdraft weather condition, the hilly terrain, and his lack of familiarity with the geographical area.NTSB ANC07CA025Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Hope, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable taxi area, which resulted in a loss of control during the taxi from landing.NTSB SEA07CA054Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Murrieta, CAThe pilot's excessive application of brakes during taxi after landing, resulting in a nose over.NTSB DEN07CA052Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 120 · La Salle, COThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the ground. Contributing factors included the pilot's intentional low pass and his misjudging his altitude.NTSB SEA07CA047Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · San Jose, CAThe pilot's excessive use of the airplane's wheel brakes, which resulted in a nose over during landing.