NTSB investigations: Continental E185 series
17 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Continental E185 series, where the defining event was Loss of engine power (total). 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
| 2009 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2022 | 2 |
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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.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('17014')
AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' e WHERE e.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND e.aircrafts_position = x.position AND e.\"isDefiningEvent\" AND e.\"tier2Number\" = '341'))
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."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('17014')
AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' e WHERE e.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND e.aircrafts_position = x.position AND e."isDefiningEvent" AND e."tier2Number" = '341'))
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 DCA22FA157Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech A35 · Centralia, ILThe pilot’s unsuccessful attempt to switch fuel tanks, which resulted in fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the uninstalled fuel selector handle warning device.NTSB ERA22LA146Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech A35 · Waco, GAThe failure of the fuel pressure indicator line due to corrosion that was not detected during the last annual inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB WPR21LA072Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportNavion Navion A · Livermore, CAThe improper installation of the gascolator fuel inlet line and hose clamp connection, which resulted in the total loss of engine power.NTSB ERA19LA008Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American Navion A · Stonewall, MSThe fatigue failure of the No. 3 cylinder exhaust valve, which resulted in a fractured camshaft and a total loss of engine power.NTSB WPR18LA049Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American Navion · El Cajon, CAA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB CEN17FA364Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C35 · Camden, ARThe pilot's improper decision to return to the runway instead of landing straight ahead when the engine lost power and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering for an emergency landing, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane's…NTSB ERA17LA347Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35 · Marathon, FLA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because saltwater corrosion precluded a complete examination.NTSB CEN16LA234Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American Navion · Alamogordo, NMThe failure of the No. 5 exhaust valve key spring, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB ERA15FA313Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C35 · Hicksville, NYThe pilot's improper decision to delay turning toward a suitable runway once he realized that an engine failure had occurred, which resulted in his having inadequate altitude to glide to a suitable runway, and the New York terminal radar approach control…NTSB CEN15FA214Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech B35 · Orange, TXThe impact with power lines for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB ERA14LA425Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNavion Navion · Rock Hill, SCThe pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in the exhaustion of the fuel supply in the selected fuel tank and a subsequent total loss of engine power.NTSB CEN13LA072Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech S35 · DeRidder, LAA total loss of engine power due to oil starvation after the oil filler cap separated from the oil filler tube during flight due to corrosion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during low altitude operations, which…NTSB WPR11LA346Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRyan Navion A · Torrington, WYThe carburetor’s failure to meet its operating limits at the low range, which resulted in a loss of engine power when the pilot reduced power for landing.NTSB ERA11LA282Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPfouts Alfred L Senior Aero SPT D260 · Palm Coast, FLA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN10CA517Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech D35 · Guymon, OKThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR10LA235Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35 · South Bend, WAA loss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a runway overrun.NTSB CEN09LA170Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B35 · La Luz, NMA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of a blockage in the right fuel tank vent.