NTSB investigations: Continental E185 series, CA
126 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.
Cases per year
| 1964 | 5 |
|---|---|
| 1965 | 8 |
| 1966 | 11 |
| 1967 | 10 |
| 1968 | 14 |
| 1969 | 6 |
| 1970 | 5 |
| 1971 | 7 |
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1973 | 4 |
| 1974 | 2 |
| 1975 | 1 |
| 1976 | 2 |
| 1977 | 2 |
| 1978 | 3 |
| 1980 | 2 |
| 1981 | 2 |
| 1982 | 3 |
| 1983 | 2 |
| 1985 | 2 |
| 1986 | 4 |
| 1987 | 3 |
| 1988 | 3 |
| 1989 | 4 |
| 1990 | 2 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1998 | 2 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2005 | 3 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
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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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'CA' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('17014'))
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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'CA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('17014'))
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 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 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 WPR14LA337Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRyan Navion · Fresno, CAA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB WPR12LA070Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRyan Navion · Concord, CAThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane and the subsequent total loss of engine power as a result of debris and water contamination in the fuel system.NTSB LAX07CA237Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech C35 · Redlands, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall.NTSB LAX06LA231Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C35 · Beckwourth, CAthe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB LAX06CA062Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRyan Navion · Los Angeles, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from a parked vehicle.NTSB LAX05LA208Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C35 · Pasadena, CAa fuel starvation induced loss of engine power due a failure of the electric fuel pump. A factor in the accident was the dark night lighting conditions.NTSB LAX05LA166Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C35 · Rancho Santa Fe, CAfailure of the engine driven fuel pump due to the improper overhaul procedure of the fuel pump by an overhaul facility, and the use of parts that did not meet hardness specification.NTSB LAX02LA117Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A35 · Rio Linda, CAthe loss of engine power as a result of fuel starvation due to the pilot's inadequate fuel system management and failure to follow procedures and directives in the Pilot Operating Handbook listed by the manufacturer.NTSB LAX98LA212Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American Navion · San Andreas, CAThe pilot's improper reinstallation of the fuel selector valve handle, which led to the selection of the wrong fuel tank and fuel starvation.NTSB LAX98FA119Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech A35 · Auburn, CAfailure of the engine driven fuel pump drive coupling and the pilot's failure to perform the emergency procedure specified in the Pilot Operating Handbook.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 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 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 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.NTSB LAX89LA255Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A35 · Hemet, CALoss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX89LA176Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35 · Sierraville, CAThe pilot's attempt to land downwind on the runway and the inability to attain a climb after aborting the landing which resulted in a stall and uncontrolled descent into the ground.NTSB LAX88LA243Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRyan Navion · Lancaster, CANTSB LAX88FA331Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech B-35 · Ocotillo, CAInflight collision with terrain for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX88FA192Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 35 · Santa Paula, CAPilot's failure to maintain an airspeed at which the aircraft is controllable and above the stall speed.NTSB LAX88FA071Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A35 · Chino Hills, CAFailure of both pilots to see and avoid each other and thus avert the collision.NTSB LAX87FA291Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportNavion A · Hawthorne, CADuring a pleasure cross country flt, the eng sputtered then regained full pwr. The plt turned toward a nearby arpt and was cleared to land. En route to the arpt the engine lost full power. When the pilot thought he could make the rwy he extended the landing…NTSB LAX87LA252Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A35 · Santa Rosa, CAThe plt was participating in a cafe-400 (comparative acft flt efficiency) contest over a 400 mi, round robin course. While dscndg fm 7000' at the end of the flt, the plt slowed the acft to 140 mph to observe traffic. When clear, he increased the speed to 160…NTSB LAX86FUM04Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportSteen Skybolt UNK · Chula Vista, CADuring a local pleasure flight, the aircraft was observed to make a climbing right turn to the inverted position. When observed a few seconds later, the aircraft was right side up in a shallow spin. The aircraft remained in this position until colliding with…NTSB LAX86LA305Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNavion A · Grass Valley, CAA Navion a landed hard on rwy 01 after an attempted go-around. The plt indicated that he was landing to the north with full flaps and discovered he had a gusting tailwind. He initiated a go-around and at 50 ft AGL he brought the flaps up halfway. The acft…NTSB LAX86LA254Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American Navion A · San Jose, CAThe acft's engine failed aprx 10 minutes after takeoff. The acft collided with a utility pole during the forced landing that followed. Post accident inpsection of the acft revealed the fuel selector was positioned on the aux tank. The main fuel tanks were…NTSB LAX86LA189Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 195A · San Rafael, CAThe two aircraft collided on the runway during landing approach. The Cessna pilot had washed his aircraft and had made a local flight to dry it off. The beeck pilot was returning from a nearby airport where an annual inspection had been performed. Witnesses…NTSB LAX86FA037Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 35 · Avenal, CAThe plt received a weather briefing (twice) and was advised each time that VFR flt along his route was not recommended. A witness observed the acft flying at a low alt below a cloud layer, when it made an abrupt left descending turn and crashed in a field.…NTSB LAX85FA283Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech 35 · Cameron Park, CAIt could not be determined which of the two private plts on board the acft was serving as PIC & at the controls of the acft. The density alt was computed to be 4100 ft. there was very little wind & the max allowable gross weight was exceeded by aprx 123…NTSB LAX83IA342Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech B-35 · Fullerton, CAThe gear collapsed on the landing roll. Gear were found to be dry. Tge pilot had a gear flag but does not remember a green light.NTSB LAX83FA141Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportRyan Navion A · Fiddletown, CAThe acft crashed into hilly terrain while descending to enter the traffic pattern at the rancho murieta airport. The pilot had called sacramento fss to get assistance in locating this arpt which is about 11 NM from sacramento VOR on a bearing of about 65…NTSB LAX83FVD03Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportBeech B35 · Linden, CAThe aircraft engine lost power during a night cross-country. The pilot was forced to land in a grove of young walnut trees. The aircraft hit with one wing low and spun around. All motion stopped in a very short distance. An examination revealed that both fuel…NTSB LAX83FUM01Accident · 4 fatalFinal reportBeech A35 · Oceanside, CADuring arrival, the aircraft entered downwind for a right traffic pattern to runay 24. At that time, a witness (a well qualified pilot) noted that the wind was from the northeast at about 8 KTS. Another pilot-witness stated that the wind was from the…NTSB LAX82DA091Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBeech B35 · La Jolla, CADuring flight over the water, the engine lost power and the pilot was unable to glide to a safe landing area on shore. The plane was ditched in the pacific ocean about 1/4 mile from the shore.NTSB LAX81FUA11Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech 35 · Long Beach, CANTSB LAX81FVM20Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech A35 · Palo Alto, CANTSB LAX80FA112Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech 35 · Weaverville, CANTSB LAX80DVA24Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech B35 · Bakersfield, CANTSB LAX78FUG35Accident · No injuriesClosedNavion NAV A · Apple Valley, CANTSB LAX78FUD04Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech 35 · Santa Monica, CANTSB OAK78FA016Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech 35 · Napa, CANTSB LAX77FA041Accident · 4 fatalClosedBeech 35 · Huntington Bch, CANTSB LAX77FUG18Accident · Minor injuriesClosedNavion A · Redlands, CANTSB LAX77FUA03Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech A35 · Avalon, CANTSB LAX76FUG37Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Rice, CANTSB LAX76DUM06Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech 35 · Santee, CANTSB LAX75DVA40Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech B35 · Bakersfield, CANTSB OAK74AP043Accident · 3 fatalClosedRyan Navion · Columbia, CA