NTSB investigations: Continental E185 series
816 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Continental E185 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.
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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'))
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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'))
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NTSB IAD97LA099Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE-35 · Wadsworth, OHThe pilot's failure to retard the engine throttle to idle during the landing roll. A related factor was the diverted attention.NTSB ATL97LA097Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRyan Navion · Cross City, FLThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning that resulted in loss of power in flight due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB MIA97LA200Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Clearwater, FLthe student pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during an attempted go-around, which resulted in an on-ground loss of control and subsequent collision with trees and a ditch. The crosswind, trees, and ditch were related factors.NTSB CHI97IA122Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech 35 · Spokane, WAthe vibration of the fuselage was due to flutter.NTSB FTW97LA149Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech D35 · Bartlesville, OKthe pilot's selection of an empty fuel tank, which resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power. A factor relating to the accident was: the pilot's lack of familiarity with the aircraft.NTSB ATL97LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35 · Lafayette, GAfailure of maintenance personnel to balance the ruddervator assemblies after they had been reskinned and painted, which resulted in flutter and subsequent damage to the empennage.NTSB CHI96LA274Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35 · Yankton, SDan improper in-flight decision by the pilot when he shut the engine off as the airplane approached the landing runway. Factors associated with this accident were an inadequate maintenance inspection by the mechanic when the actuating arm fracture was not…NTSB SEA96LA181Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35 · Spokane, WAfailure (cracking) of the aft fuselage bulkhead for undetermined reason(s).NTSB CHI96LA235Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B35 · Chesterfield, MOimproperly balanced ruddervators and improperly installed ruddervator (elevator) trim tabs, due to improper maintenance, which resulted in ruddervator flutter and substantial damage in the area of the aft fuselage. Factors relating to the accident were:…NTSB FTW96LA213Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 11A · Calhan, COthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor was a gusting cross-wind.NTSB MIA96LA156Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMarcellus Star Fire · Umatilla, FLThe pilot's improper use of brakes on landing roll out resulting in a nose over.NTSB SEA96LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35 · Laurel, MTthe pilot's failure to extend the landing gear. Factors related to the accident were: an inoperative gear warning system, the dark night, and the pilot's failure to follow the checklist.NTSB LAX96FA119Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C35 · Lee Vining, CAFuel starvation due to the pilot's failure to adequate monitor the aircraft's fuel system and select a tank containing fuel in a timely manner. The pilot's failure to monitor the fuel system was due to the effects of hypoxia. Factors in the accident were the…NTSB ATL95LA170Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A35 · Knoxville, TNThe pilot's failure to use the carburetor heat during the approach. The factors were: failure to obtain a weather briefing, and weather conditions favorable for the formation of carburetor icing.NTSB FTW95FA300Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech C35 · Plano, TXFuel starvation due to the improper position of the fuel selector, and failure the pilot to follow emergency procedures.NTSB FTW95LA258Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35 · Kingston, OKA malfunction of the propeller governor due to a loose control cable.NTSB CHI95LA186Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A35 · Jacksonville, ILimproper maintenance and inspection of the airplane's ruddervators.NTSB NYC95LA116Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRyan Navion A · Taunton, MAthe failure of the pilot to monitor his fuel supply, which resulted in a power loss due to fuel exhaustion, and a forced landing in rough terrain.NTSB LAX95LA189Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRyan Navion · Flagstaff, AZThe owner/pilot improper installation of the propeller by failing to properly connect the pitch change mechanism.NTSB SEA95LA092Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35 · Bliss, IDThe pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors include low ceiling, rain and fog.NTSB NYC95LA063Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35 · Shadyside, OHThe loss of oil pressure, which resulted in the number six connecting rod failure and penetration through the crankcase.NTSB MIA95LA066Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35 · Sardis, MSA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation caused by a fuel selector stem failure, due to wear, that precluded the pilot from selecting a fuel tank that had fuel.NTSB NYC94WA183Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationBeech C35 · Lake Erie, CanadaNTSB CHI94LA281Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B-35 · Boyceville, WIThe pilot-in-command's inadequate compensation for the existing wind conditions during the landing flare/touchdown. A factor was the gusty wind conditions.NTSB FTW94LA189Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35 · Mckinney, TXThe ailerons being locked by a foreign object.NTSB MIA94LA135Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A35 · St. Petersburg, FLFailure of the pilot-in-command to maintain airspeed and proper glidepath resulting in the in-flight collision with trees short of the airport property.NTSB SEA94LA080Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportUnrein 80-P51D · Scapp00se, ORThe inadvertent unlocking of the tailwheel lock. Factors include the manufacturer's inadequate tailwheel lock.NTSB FTW94LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35 · Crystal Beach, TXWas a total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were a passenger door inadvertently opening in flight due to inadequate preflight by the pilot, unsuitable terrain for the forced landing, and carburetor icing conditions.NTSB LAX94LA022Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B35 · Indian Springs, NVFailure of the pilot to properly operate the airplane's fuel selector, which resulted in fuel starvation, and his improper emergency procedure for restarting the engine. A factor related to the accident was: the pilot's lack of experience in this make and…NTSB SEA94LA001Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A35 · Heber City, UTFuel starvation brought on by the absence of the roll pin which engages the fuel selector handle to the fuel selector valve shaft, and the pilot in command's misjudging his flare resulting in a hard landing.NTSB MIA93FA200Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C35 · Ocklawaha, FLFailure of a propeller blade for an undetermined reason, and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Factors related to the accident were: low pass performed by the pilot, and his possible impairment from…NTSB LAX93LA134Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech D35 · San Manuel, AZThe pilot's improper use of carburetor heat. Contributing to this accident were weather conditions which were conducive to the formation of carburetor ice.NTSB BFO93LA009Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRyan Navion · Dublin, VAImproper adjustment of the fuel pressure regulator which produced an inadequate fuel flow and subsequent fuel starvation. Factors related to the accident were: the rough terrain and trees in the emergency landing area.NTSB SEA93LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A35 · Vancouver, WADesign stress limits of the aircraft were exceeded.NTSB MIA92LA120Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C35 · Scottsmoor, FLEncounter with clear air turbulence during cruise flight.NTSB FTW92LA072Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRyan Navion A · Oklahoma City, OKThe propeller hydraulic control pitch setting being incorrect for undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to identify and correct the pitch setting as the propeller went to a higher setting.NTSB DEN92FA028Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech 35 · Nucla, COImproper static balance of the ruddervators following rebuilding/repainting, which resulted in empennage flutter.NTSB SEA91LA226Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRyan Navion · Chelan, WAPoor in flight planning/decision by the pilot in command. Factors to the accident were: down drafts, proper alignment was not maintained and inadequate remedial action.NTSB FTW91FA109Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportNorth American NA1 · Mountain Home, ARThe contamination of the airplane's fuel system and the foreign object blockage of the vapor return orifice which induced the power loss. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain.NTSB SEA91FA110Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 35 · Harrison, IDImproper preflight planning/preparation by the pilot. The terrain condition and the pilot's lack of total experience were related factors.NTSB MIA91LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRyan Navion · Lake City, FLIn-flight encounter with wind shear while on short final resulting in a hard landing.NTSB SEA91FA261Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech 35 · Walla Walla, WAImproper static balance of the ruddervators following rebuilding/repainting, which resulted in empennage flutter. Improper installation of the trim tabs and an encounter with turbulence were related factors.NTSB LAX90LA306Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRyan Navion · San Diego, CAFuel starvation caused by blockage of fuel inlet screen by piece of improperly installed fuel hose.NTSB FTW90LA113Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 11 · Fort Worth, TXLoss of control on the ground, due to a locked left brake, undetermined reasons.NTSB FTW90LA104Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRyan Navion A · Denison, TXPilot's attempted takeoff with conditions in excess of the airplane's performance capabilities. Contributing to the accident was the high density altitude and the uphill runway.NTSB LAX90LA071Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American Navion · Apple Valley, CAThe pilot failed to properly preflight the airplane and departed on the accident flight with minimal fuel.NTSB SEA90FA021Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech B35 · Bremerton, WAThe pilot's improper IFR procedure, his failure to maintain proper alignment on the ILS approach, and his failure to initiate a missed approached after reaching the lateral limits of the ILS system or decision height. Darkness and deteriorating weather were…NTSB MKC90LA002Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35 · Mountain View, MOLoss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Premature retraction of the landing gear by the pilot was a contributing factor.NTSB FTW89GA170Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportBeech A35 · Escondido, CASpatial disorientation of the pilot after he initiated flight into IMC conditions, and his exceeding the design stress limits of the airplane during the attempted recovery. Related factors were: the pilot's lack of total and recent instrument flight…NTSB LAX89LA282Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B35 · San Diego, CALoss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors that related to the accident were: unavaliable altitude, remedial action not possible, unsuitable terrain, high vegetation, and the trees.