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NTSB investigations: Continental E185 series, FL

47 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.

Defining event

Finding

Phase of flight

Aircraft model

Cases per year

19642026

NTSB investigations: Continental E185 series, FL per year, 1964–2026: 47 cases
1964	3
1965	2
1966	2
1967	2
1968	1
1970	4
1972	1
1973	2
1974	2
1978	3
1979	1
1980	2
1983	3
1984	1
1985	2
1986	2
1987	1
1988	1
1991	1
1992	1
1993	1
1994	1
1996	1
1997	2
1999	1
2000	1
2007	1
2011	1
2017	1

Where

Latest cases

Query with SQL

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" = 'FL' 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

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\" = 'FL' 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" = 'FL' 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

Run 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 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.Sep 16, 2017 · N3187V · Substantial damage NTSB ERA11LA282Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPfouts Alfred L Senior Aero SPT D260 · Palm Coast, FLA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.May 4, 2011 · N705AP · Substantial damage NTSB MIA07LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRyan Navion · Marco Island, FLA reported loss of engine power shortly after takeoff for undetermined reasons.Jan 23, 2007 · N4456K · Substantial damage NTSB MIA00LA251Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRyan Navion A · Daytona Bch Sh, FLa loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons, that resulted in the aircraft being ditched.Aug 26, 2000 · N5117K · Substantial damage NTSB MIA00LA012Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech D35 · Indiantown, FLThe reported unauthorized use of the airplane by an unknown person.Oct 16, 1999 · N2109D · Substantial damage 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.Jul 6, 1997 · N91519 · Substantial damage 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.Jul 2, 1997 · N8083S · Substantial damage 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.May 12, 1996 · N2498 · Substantial damage 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.May 10, 1994 · N620B · Substantial damage 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…Sep 24, 1993 · N5936C · Destroyed NTSB MIA92LA120Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C35 · Scottsmoor, FLEncounter with clear air turbulence during cruise flight.Apr 29, 1992 · N657D · Substantial damage NTSB MIA91LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRyan Navion · Lake City, FLIn-flight encounter with wind shear while on short final resulting in a hard landing.Feb 3, 1991 · N4154K · Substantial damage NTSB MIA89LA011Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35 · Tampa, FLThe plt stated the acft was topped with 30 gals of auto fuel prior to departing for the open house at mcdill afb. The flt to mcdill was normal. Before departure, about 1/2 inch of water was drained from the fuel system during preflt inspection. At about 300…Oct 15, 1988 · N4553V · Substantial damage NTSB MIA87LA167Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American Navion · Defuniak Spring, FLThe plt reported that after takeoff, at aprx 500 ft, the eng lost power. He then turned on the electric fuel pump in an attempt to restore it. Unable, he then elected to land the acft, during which, it collided with trees, fell to the ground & came to rest.…May 31, 1987 · N4007K · Substantial damage NTSB MIA86LA245Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech G-35 · Lantana, FLShortly after takeoff the cabin door opened. The pilot continued the short flight to his home airfield. During approach he stated that due to the increased noise in the cabin he forgot to lower the landing gear. The aircraft contacted the runway with the…Aug 29, 1986 · N1883D · Substantial damage NTSB MIA86FA100Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech D-35 · Crystal Springs, FLWitnesses stated they observed the acft performing aerobatics while at an estimated alt of 1000 to 1300 ft. after the completion of a loop, the acft was observed to nearly come to a stop while vertical, then fall off to the left & enter a spin which continued…Mar 18, 1986 · N5968C · Destroyed NTSB MIA86LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American Navion · Tallahassee, FLThe plt stated that while doing touch-and-go landings at quincy, FL, the left main strut fell off the acft. He then returned to Tallahassee and made an intentional gear-up landing. Examination of the main landing gear scissor ass'y revealed that it failed due…Oct 5, 1985 · N4007K · Substantial damage NTSB MIA85FA159Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C35 · Tampa, FLWitnesses observed the acft takeoff on rwy 36 in foggy conditions. They reported that during the initial climb after lift-off, the acft pitched up & rolled into a steep left bank, then entered a descent & crashed on an aprx heading of 060 deg. Impact occurred…Apr 27, 1985 · N1967D · Destroyed NTSB MIA84FA161Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech 35 · Sanford, FLThe eng lost power when the acft was on final apch to land. The plt stated that he then switched fuel tanks, activated the electric fuel boost pump & worked the related wobble pump as fast as he could, but was unable to restore eng power. Subsequently, the…May 5, 1984 · N2830V · Destroyed NTSB MIA84LA046Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35 · Lake City, FLThe plt landed with the nose gear partially extended. The plt reported that he heard a crack while the landing gear was retracting after takeoff. He put the gear handle back down and continued to Lake City. After flying several low passes, the control tower…Dec 15, 1983 · N444D · Substantial damage NTSB MIA83LA241Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A35 · Orlando, FLThe pilot heard a loud bang when the gear was retracted. After many attempts to extend the gear, the pilot burned off fuel, had the rwy foamed & a gear up landing was made. During the last annual inspection the landing gear actuator was removed and the worm…Sep 29, 1983 · N8678A · Substantial damage NTSB MIA83LA163Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE-35 · Miami Beach, FLThe pilot stated that while cruising with another aircraft at an unknown altitude the oil pressure began to decrease. Shortly after this, the engine failed. The oil temp, cylinder temp, and exhaust gas temp remained in the normal range the engine stopped…Jun 18, 1983 · N3364V · Destroyed NTSB MIA80DKT51Accident · No injuriesClosedNavion A · W Palm Beach, FLAug 2, 1980 · N5165K · Destroyed NTSB MIA80DLD30Accident · Minor injuriesClosedBeech B-35 · Kissimmee, FLJan 19, 1980 · N5004C · Destroyed NTSB MIA79FLD84Accident · Minor injuriesClosedNavion A · Lakeland, FLAug 19, 1979 · N4319K · Substantial damage NTSB MIA79FLD29Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech C35 · Brooksville, FLDec 19, 1978 · N45X · Substantial damage NTSB MIA79FLD01Accident · Serious injuriesClosedBeech B35 · Odessa, FLOct 4, 1978 · N8804A · Destroyed NTSB MIA78DLD28Accident · Minor injuriesClosedBeech B35 · Plymouth, FLMar 31, 1978 · N3138V · Destroyed NTSB MIA75FLD39Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech A35 · Sarasota, FLNov 29, 1974 · N8528A · Substantial damage NTSB MIA75DLA10Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech B35 · Panacea, FLAug 18, 1974 · N5015C · Substantial damage NTSB MIA74DLD40Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech C35 · Orange Lake, FLNov 10, 1973 · N5850C · Substantial damage NTSB MIA74DLD27Accident · Minor injuriesClosedBeech C35 · Castleberry, FLSep 27, 1973 · N8989A · Substantial damage NTSB MIA73FLD48Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech B35 · Avon Park, FLDec 25, 1972 · N1240 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA71FLA08Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech B35 · Jacksonville, FLAug 22, 1970 · N5139C · Substantial damage NTSB MIA71FKT01Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech 35 · Ft Lauderdale, FLJul 20, 1970 · N4497V · Substantial damage NTSB MIA70FKT21Accident · Serious injuriesClosedRyan Navion · Naples, FLJun 8, 1970 · N4492K · Destroyed NTSB MIA70FLA15Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech A35 · Gainesville, FLApr 6, 1970 · N609B · Substantial damage NTSB MIA69F0224Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech 35 · Opa Locka, FLOct 3, 1968 · N80433 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA68D0194Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech 35 · Kissimee, FLSep 15, 1967 · N3295V · Substantial damage NTSB MIA68F0065Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech 35R · Miami, FLJul 9, 1967 · N3158V · Substantial damage NTSB MIA67F0365Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech B35 · Jacksonville, FLDec 26, 1966 · N5139C · Substantial damage NTSB MIA67F0123Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech B35 · Ocala, FLJul 28, 1966 · N5226C · Substantial damage NTSB MIA66F0357Accident · No injuriesClosedBeechcraft A35 · Miami, FLDec 22, 1965 · N609B · Substantial damage NTSB UNK65X1314Accident · No injuriesClosedBeechcraft B35 · Warrington, FLJan 19, 1965 · N5213C · Substantial damage NTSB UNK64X2790Accident · No injuriesClosedBeechcraft 35 · Jacksonville, FLJul 12, 1964 · N3312V · Substantial damage NTSB UNK64X1803Accident · No injuriesClosedBeechcraft 35 · Pahokee, FLMay 17, 1964 · N3289V · Substantial damage NTSB UNK64X0256Accident · Serious injuriesClosedBeechcraft A35 · Andytown, FLJan 16, 1964 · N8769A · Destroyed