# NTSB investigations: 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.

- [NTSB CEN23FA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23FA320.md): Heath V-Strut · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 25, 2023 · N9549 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA14LA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA308.md): Taylor J-2 · Lock Haven, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2014 · N16667 · Substantial damage
  > The airplane owner’s failure to clean and lubricate the engine valve guides and stems, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power during the initial climb due to an exhaust valve failure.
- [NTSB ATL07CA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07CA027.md): Piper J-2 · Williamson, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 13, 2006 · N16651 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which resulted in fuel exhaustion a subsequent total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB FTW04LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA202.md): Rose Parakeet A-1 · Kingston, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2004 · N14843 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure by the other pilot to maintain visual lookout for other aircraft during landing.
- [NTSB LAX96FA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96FA095.md): Piper J2 · Lancaster, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 1996 · N17261 · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering from crosswind to downwind after takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CHI95LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA229.md): Darrell Falconar F9 · Grand Haven, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1995 · N218DA · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed during the climb after takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's use of an unapproved drug while flying, his lack of experience in the make and model…
- [NTSB BFO94LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA016.md): Taylorcraft J-2 · Pittstown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1993 · N19565 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain a proper glidepath. A factor in the accident was the presence of sunglare.
- [NTSB NYC93LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA141.md): Gera Nieuport II · Somerville, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1993 · N44030 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA90LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA124.md): Piper J-2 · Concrete, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1990 · N19236 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper planning/decisions and failure to maintain clearance from the trees.
- [NTSB CHI89FA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89FA154.md): Piper E-2 · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1989 · N2414 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The experimental aircraft association's (eaa's) inadequate procedure for providing control and separation of aircraft, its inadequate surveillance of the operation, and inadequate coordination by ground personnel. Related factors were: the ground personnel's…
- [NTSB FTW82FPG06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FPG06.md): Piper J3C-65 · Star City, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Dec 26, 1981 · N20886 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW80DPD35](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80DPD35.md): Piper J-2 · Bangs, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jun 21, 1980 · N16669 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW79DPG79](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79DPG79.md): Piper J-3 · Fresno, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 28, 1979 · N20886 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA79FYK07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA79FYK07.md): Turbulent RWS-1 · Cresswell, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 6, 1979 · N340S · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW79FQG33](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79FQG33.md): Piper J-3 · Shallowater, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 11, 1979 · N20833 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA78FA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA78FA125.md): Piper E-2 · Fernandina, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Sep 19, 1978 · N12627 · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC78DCD48](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC78DCD48.md): Taylorcraft A · Blakesburg, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 28, 1978 · N19877 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK77DVG34](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK77DVG34.md): Piper J2 · Travis Afb, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 20, 1977 · N19518 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA74DKT33](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA74DKT33.md): Thompson Craft · Lantana, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Oct 26, 1973 · N661 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI73FEP05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI73FEP05.md): Ganagobie 3 · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Aug 1, 1972 · N1949 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC73FIG09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC73FIG09.md): Piper J-2 · Pasadena, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 25, 1972 · N19511 · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC70D0199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC70D0199.md): Rose A M A-1 · Ottumwa, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 7, 1969 · N14843 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI70D0137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI70D0137.md): Piper J-2 · Wellington, OH · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 25, 1969 · N19518 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA69F0130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA69F0130.md): Taylorcraft A · Bellevue, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Oct 10, 1968 · N19647 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK68F0178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK68F0178.md): Piper J-2 · Winters, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jun 18, 1967 · N20112 · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC67F0067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC67F0067.md): Amer Eagle 231 · East Amherst, NY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 3, 1966 · N487V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX66F0082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX66F0082.md): Piper J-2 · Huntington Bc, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Aug 15, 1965 · N15981 · Destroyed
- [NTSB UNK64X1894](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X1894.md): Taylorcraft A · Robstown, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 23, 1964 · N19832 · Substantial damage

## The whole list in SQL

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

```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_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c."mKey" = a.case_mkey
WHERE a.engine_model_code IN ('17001')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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

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