NTSB investigations: Continental C85 series, 2009
17 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\") = 2009
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") = 2009
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 WPR10CA043Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 120 · Mineral Canyon, UTThe pilot's incorrect use of brakes, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.NTSB WPR10LA003Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMateskon Fisher DAK · Bozeman, MTA loss of engine power due to shearing of the crankshaft gear cluster bolts. Contributing to the accident was the lack of regular overhaul periods as recommended by the engine manufacturer.NTSB CEN09LA594Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcclish Funk B85C · Coffeyville, KSAn in-flight fire for undetermined reasons.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 ANC09CA085Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot's failure to achieve a proper touchdown point, resulting in an overrun and a nose over.NTSB WPR09CA399Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 11CC · El Cajon, CAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions and failure to maintain directional control while landing.NTSB WPR09CA388Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Broadus, MTThe pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during low altitude maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.NTSB ERA09CA334Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Alamana, FLThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing.NTSB CEN09LA335Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · St. Louis, MOThe improper installation of the wing fairing during recent maintenance, which resulted in the partial separation of the fairing shortly after takeoff.NTSB ANC09CA049Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Nome, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing/takeoff area.NTSB CEN09CA310Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8E · Ozona, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.NTSB CEN09CA302Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Gallup, NMThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning. Contributing to the accident was the high density altitude.NTSB CEN09CA258Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMarlin Varieze · Santa Teresa, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane, his failure to latch the canopy prior to takeoff, and his failure to complete the pretakeoff checklist due to his diverted attention.NTSB WPR09LA201Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBrinker / Garner BI-PLANE · Caldwell, IDLoss of control during the landing roll for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR09CA126Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportErcoupe 415-E · Camas, WAThe pilot's misjudged landing flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB ERA09CA171Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 120 · Woodstock, GAA loss of engine power, as reported by the pilot, for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN09LA128Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportProbst Baby Ace D · Kilgore, TXA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's improper fuel planning. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain situational awareness, resulting in him being lost.