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NTSB investigations: Continental E185 series, TX

73 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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Phase of flight

Aircraft model

Cases per year

19642026

NTSB investigations: Continental E185 series, TX per year, 1964–2026: 73 cases
1964	6
1965	6
1966	4
1967	6
1969	1
1970	1
1971	2
1972	1
1973	1
1974	4
1975	1
1976	3
1977	3
1978	1
1979	2
1981	2
1982	2
1983	2
1985	1
1987	1
1989	1
1990	2
1993	1
1994	1
1995	1
2000	1
2001	2
2002	2
2005	1
2009	1
2010	1
2015	3
2021	3
2023	1
2025	2

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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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'TX' 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\" = 'TX' 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" = 'TX' 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 CEN26FA012Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportBeech A35 · Skidmore, TXOn October 7, 2025, at 1223 central daylight time, a Beech A35 airplane, N577B, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Skidmore, Texas. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)…Oct 7, 2025 · N577B · Destroyed NTSB CEN25LA347Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech C35 · Lakeview, TXThe pilot’s fuel system mismanagement which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.Aug 26, 2025 · N655D · Substantial damage NTSB CEN23LA153Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRyan Navion A · New Waverly, TXA total loss of engine power as a result of fuel contamination.Apr 12, 2023 · N4229K · Substantial damage NTSB CEN21LA176Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech B35 · Pearland, TXThe partial loss of engine power due to a crack in the No. 1 cylinder for unknown reasons.Apr 3, 2021 · N5240C · Substantial damage NTSB CEN21LA167Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 35 · Bridgeport, TXThe pilots’ failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a simulated power-off approach in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, an aerodynamic stall, and loss of control.Mar 26, 2021 · N3953N · Substantial damage NTSB CEN21LA151Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 35 · Palestine, TXA total loss of engine power due to the flight crew incorrectly placing the fuel selector between fuel tank detents, which resulted in fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the lack of a placard on the fuel selector, the lack of obvious fuel tank…Mar 6, 2021 · N3394V · Substantial damage NTSB CEN15LA329Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportO'Dell Aeromaster · Sulphur Springs, TXA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postimpact damage precluded a thorough examination of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain control following the loss of engine power,…Jul 31, 2015 · N55J · Destroyed 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.May 2, 2015 · N5176C · Substantial damage NTSB CEN15LA183Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35 · Gordonville, TXThe pilot's decision to depart from an upsloping, soft grass runway at or near the airplane's maximum gross weight and with a high density altitude, which increased the airplane's ground roll and placed the airplane in close proximity to trees during the…Mar 29, 2015 · N80462 · Substantial damage NTSB CEN10CA152Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech A35 · Marfa, TXThe pilot's failure to extend the landing gear.Mar 11, 2010 · N541B · Substantial damage NTSB CEN09FA405Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C35 · Weslaco, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while operating with a fuel imbalance. Contributing to the accident was the pilot/owner's decision to fly the airplane outside of the operating limitations.Jul 3, 2009 · N2043D · Substantial damage NTSB DFW05CA205Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 35 · Boerne, TXThe airplane's collision with a deer during touchdown. A contributing factor was the prevailing dark night condition.Jun 30, 2005 · N8753A · Substantial damage NTSB FTW02FA155Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech BE-35 · Stephenville, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain control and adequate airspeed, resulting in the inadvertent stall/spin. A contributing factor was the low altitude.May 20, 2002 · N3157V · Destroyed NTSB FTW02FA106Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech D35 · Nacogdoches, TXThe failure of the engine driven fuel pump drive pin resulted in a total loss of engine power. Contributing factors were inadequate maintenance, the pilot's inadequate use of the manual auxillary fuel pump (wobble pump), and the night conditions.Mar 29, 2002 · N2966B · Substantial damage NTSB FTW02LA053Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRyan Navion A · Sierra Blanca, TXthe pilot's inadverent VFR flight into instrument meteorological weather conditions which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain. Contributing factors were the night light conditions and the clouds.Dec 13, 2001 · N4530K · Substantial damage NTSB FTW01LA163Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech D35 · Houston, TXthe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the takeoff roll.May 13, 2001 · N2118D · Substantial damage NTSB FTW00LA131Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE-35 · Lancaster, TXthe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Apr 25, 2000 · N5269C · Substantial damage 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.Jul 15, 1995 · N1997D · Substantial damage NTSB FTW94LA189Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35 · Mckinney, TXThe ailerons being locked by a foreign object.May 29, 1994 · N3956N · Substantial damage 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.Dec 26, 1993 · N3331V · Substantial damage NTSB FTW90LA113Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 11 · Fort Worth, TXLoss of control on the ground, due to a locked left brake, undetermined reasons.Jun 3, 1990 · N1615B · Substantial damage 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.Apr 29, 1990 · N4442K · Substantial damage NTSB FTW89LA126Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35 · Terrell, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor related to the accident was: the pile of dirt (dirt bank) beside the runway.Jul 3, 1989 · N2946V · Substantial damage NTSB FTW87LA188Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35 · Richwood, TXThe acft impacted a tree after a forced landing to a field near Richwood, Texas. The pilot stated that he was on final approach to the airport when the engine quit due to fuel starvation. The fuel selector was on the right tank at the time of the accident.…Jul 24, 1987 · N470MC · Substantial damage NTSB FTW85LA349Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRyan Navion · Midland, TXThe plt experienced eng failure during climbout from sky ranch arpt at Midland, TX. He then turned into the wind and made a forced landing in a pasture. Subsequent investigation revealed a connecting rod had broken, however, the cause of the rod failure was…Sep 14, 1985 · N91460 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW83LA169Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35 · El Paso, TXOn a flt after an annual inspn, the plt could not retract the gear, using the normal electrical sys. It remained extended with the green safe light on & the gear pointer indicating down. He tried to assist the normal sys with the manual handcrank, although…Mar 29, 1983 · N3732N · Substantial damage NTSB FTW83LA080Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B35 · Canadian, TXThe acft collided with a tree during rollout after a forced landing following engine power loss on final approach. The pilot said he was one and a half miles out on final at 200 ft AGL when the engine quit. He was operating on the right main fuel tank. He…Jan 7, 1983 · N8849A · Substantial damage NTSB FTW82DA252Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBeech 35 · Graham, TXWhile descending through about 2800 ft AGL to land, the engine lost power. The pilot was unable to restart the engine and elected to land in an OAT field with oats about 2 to 3 ft high. The pilot reported that during the landing roll, the nose gear collapsed…Jun 28, 1982 · N2880V · Substantial damage NTSB FTW82DA218Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBeech 35 · Terrell, TXWhile en route, the cabin door of the aircraft popped open, approximately 10 miles from the destination. The pilot reported that he was distracted by the open door and lost airspeed while on final approach. The aircraft touched down hard just short of the…Jun 8, 1982 · N3803N · Substantial damage NTSB FTW81DPD38Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 150F · Fort Worth, TXSep 7, 1981 · N8225S · Substantial damage NTSB FTW81FRA17Accident · Minor injuriesClosedBeech A35 · La Porte, TXFeb 17, 1981 · N8407A · Substantial damage NTSB FTW79FQG30Accident · No injuriesClosedNavion A · Sweetwater, TXApr 13, 1979 · N8534H · Substantial damage NTSB FTW79FQG28Accident · Serious injuriesClosedBeech B35 · Kalgary, TXApr 11, 1979 · N5266C · Destroyed NTSB FTW78FA081Accident · 5 fatalClosedBeech 35 · Kerrville, TXSep 17, 1978 · N48RH · Destroyed NTSB FTW78FPD11Accident · No injuriesClosedRyan Navion · Denton, TXDec 18, 1977 · N4181K · Substantial damage NTSB FTW77FPD37Accident · No injuriesClosedTx.Bullet 205 · Stamford, TXAug 14, 1977 · N78849 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW77FA066Accident · Minor injuriesClosedBeech C35 · Fort Worth, TXAug 5, 1977 · N726D · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB FTW76DRG78Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech A35 · Mason, TXJul 31, 1976 · N8537A · Substantial damage NTSB FTW76DRA41Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech 35 · Bryan, TXMay 22, 1976 · N246MD · Substantial damage NTSB FTW76FQD19Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech C35 · El Paso, TXMar 22, 1976 · N14661 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW76DQG19Accident · Minor injuriesClosedNavion A · Odessa, TXAug 22, 1975 · N91446 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW75AF043Accident · 3 fatalClosedBeech 35 · Vidor, TXDec 23, 1974 · N80463 · Destroyed NTSB FTW75FRG41Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech B35 · San Antonio, TXNov 30, 1974 · N8721A · Substantial damage NTSB FTW75FPA14Accident · No injuriesClosedBellanca 17-30A · Dallas, TXNov 21, 1974 · N100MV · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB FTW74DQG60Accident · Serious injuriesClosedNavion A · Briscoe, TXMay 27, 1974 · N2254 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW73DPD27Accident · No injuriesClosedNavion A · Lake Dallas, TXMar 17, 1973 · N91683 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW72DQG44Accident · No injuriesClosedRyan Navion · Roby, TXJun 5, 1972 · N2254 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW71FPA36Accident · No injuriesClosedNavion A · Dallas, TXMay 25, 1971 · N91569 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW71FQG68Accident · No injuriesClosedN.American Navion · Lubbock, TXMar 23, 1971 · N8534H · Substantial damage NTSB FTW71FQG05Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech A35 · Hale Center, TXJul 3, 1970 · N501B · Substantial damage