# FAA incident reports: Continental A40 series

A list on [Continental A40 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-a40-series.md).

Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first.

- [Accident 20230725012099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230725012099A.md): Price Christopher R Heath V-STRUT · Oshkosh, WI · Jul 25, 2023 · N9549 · Substantial damage
  > On July 25, 2023, at 0740 CST, an experimental Heath V-Strut aircraft, [privacy data omitted] departed from Oshkosh WI (osh) to broadhead WI (C37). The pilot reported that the take off on runway 36 was normal and climb rate as expected. The aircraft turned to…
- [Accident 20140620010599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140620010599A.md): Taylor J-2 · Lock Haven, PA · Jun 20, 2014 · N16667 · Substantial damage
  > At approximately 1630, 6/20/2014, during climb out from rwy 27, pilot experienced low engine power output and was not able to maintain positive rate of climb. Pilot elected to make off airport landing in residential area immediately north and adjacent to rwy…
- [Incident 20140608008719I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140608008719I.md): Taylor J-2 · Rush City, MN · Jun 8, 2014 · N17253 · Minor damage
  > During the landing rollout, the pilot reported that the aircraft veered to the right. He was unable to stop the aircraft as it does not have brakes. The aircraft then departed the runway at low speed and hit a drainage ditch, causing minor damage to the…
- [Accident 20061213029679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20061213029679A.md): Aerors J2 · Williamson, GA · Dec 13, 2006 · N16651 · Destroyed
  > (-23) Inspector statement: I was contacted by my supervisor/faa communications center on December 13, 2006, and was assigned to an accident that had occurred in the vicinity of Williamson, Georgia, where a Piper J-2 airplane had crashed while attempting to…
- [Accident 20040801017782A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040801017782A.md): Amtr Parakeet · Kingston, OK · Aug 1, 2004 · N14843 · Substantial damage
  > (-23) Mr. Pellegreno landed N14843, at 0830 hours, at Kingston, OK, F31 and was moving the aircraft under its' own power to the aircraft parking area. The aircraft was about 500' from the end of 36. At this time N2632N collided with N14843, while attempting…
- [Accident 19960112000459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960112000459A.md): Aerors J2 · Lancaster, CA · Jan 12, 1996 · N17261 · Destroyed · 1 fatal
  > Stalled in pattern. Found full nose trim. No mechanical.
- [Accident 19950721019159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950721019159A.md): Amtrsg FALCONARF9 · Grand Haven, MI · Jul 21, 1995 · N218DA · Destroyed · 1 fatal
  > Stalled on short final. Struck wires prior ground impact. (-23) on July 20, 1995 at 2045 hours EDT at the Grand Haven an experimental certificated, amateur built jodel faconar F-9 crashed 1500 feet from the end of runway 09. The aircraft appeared to have…
- [Accident 19931122046459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19931122046459A.md): Piper J2PIPER · Pittstown, NJ · Nov 22, 1993 · N19565 · Substantial damage
  > Struck a tree 100 feet short and offside of runway turning final to land. Blinded by sun through prop blades.
- [Accident 19930803027489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930803027489A.md): Amtr NIEUPORT28 · Somerville, NJ · Aug 3, 1993 · N44030 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot reported engine over heating problem.. On second test overheated lost partial power. Settled into a field.
- [Accident 19900705029239A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900705029239A.md): Piper J2PIPER · Concrete, WA · Jul 5, 1990 · N19236 · Substantial damage
  > Sink developed on climbout over trees. Stalled into trees. Blamed low powered engine.
- [Incident 19900121000769I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900121000769I.md): Piper J2PIPER · Brownwood, TX · Jan 21, 1990 · N16669 · Minor damage
  > Engine running rough. Forced landing on golf course. Suspect carburator icing.
- [Accident 19890731025912A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890731025912A.md): Piper E2 · Oshkosh, WI · Jul 31, 1989 · N2414 · Destroyed
  > Was struck by departing N54403 while being cleared to cross runway by ground crew. Sequencing was too close.
- [Incident 19880514023369I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880514023369I.md): Piper E2 · Winston Salem, NC · May 14, 1988 · N13177 · Minor damage
  > Lost directional control of aircraft while taxiing for takeoff. Aircraft struck a building. Aircraft had no brake.
- [Incident 19870719052929I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870719052929I.md): Piper J3 · Cherry Tree, PA · Jul 19, 1987 · N20156 · Minor damage
  > The engine quit due to sticking valves. During the forced landing,the left gear failed from corrosion in the strut
- [Incident 19851215073939I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19851215073939I.md): Piper J2PIPER · Lancaster, CA · Dec 15, 1985 · N17261 · Minor damage
  > Attempted turn off runway and lost directional control. Departed runway and went up on nose.
- [Incident 19820711039169I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820711039169I.md): Piper PA32* · Cascade, ID · Jul 11, 1982 · N4100R · Minor damage
  > Pilot made an emergency landing when engine lost oil pressure. Found oil filter thru stud fractured on thread line.
- [Accident 19811226082189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19811226082189A.md): Piper J3C65 · Star City, AR · Dec 26, 1981 · N20886 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot made low-level pass and sharp pullup. Aircraft stalled and crashed into ground.
- [Incident 19811017075529I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19811017075529I.md): Piper J2PIPER · Paris, TN · Oct 17, 1981 · N20027 · Minor damage
  > Zd pilot landed aircraft in grass alongside runway. Crosswind tipped aircraft damaged left wing.
- [Accident 19800621021629A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800621021629A.md): Piper J2PIPER · Bangs, TX · Jun 21, 1980 · N16669 · Substantial damage
  > Engine quit on climb-out from takeoff. Stalled airplane on emergency landing. Found mag wire had grounded.
- [Accident 19790828020349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790828020349A.md): Piper J3 · Fresno, AR · Aug 28, 1979 · N20886 · Substantial damage
  > Checking rice field from low altitude. Leaned down to pick up object on floor of aircraft. Hit rice field.
- [Accident 19790306004189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790306004189A.md): Amtrsg Turbulent · Creswell, OR · Mar 6, 1979 · N340S · Substantial damage
  > Airplane bounced on landing,pilot attempted go around,drifted left of runway,struck tree.
- [Accident 19790111007569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790111007569A.md): Piper J3 · Shallowater, TX · Jan 11, 1979 · N20833 · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft stalled after takeoff. Wing struck ground.
- [Accident 19780919039009A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780919039009A.md): Piper F2PIPER · Fernandina, FL · Sep 19, 1978 · N12627 · Destroyed
- [Accident 19780828021869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780828021869A.md): Tcraft Atcraft · Blakesburg, IA · Aug 28, 1978 · N19877 · Substantial damage
  > Plt stated eng not warmed up sufficiently before tkof.
- [Accident 19770520013769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770520013769A.md): Piper J2PIPER · Travis Afb, CA · May 20, 1977 · N19518 · Substantial damage
  > Lack of adequate coordination between ground and local controllers.
- [Accident 19731026036469A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19731026036469A.md): Amtr 0562470 · Lantana, FL · Oct 26, 1973 · N661 · Substantial damage
  > Plt not airplane rated. Plt made a 90 deg banking l turn bfr dscndg.

## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
WHERE engine_model_code IN ('17001')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-a40-series/incidents

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