Colonial C-1 airworthiness directives

Aircraft by year built · 12

1948Registered nowDeregistered2026

Aircraft by the year they were built: 12 aircraft
1948	1
1956	2
1957	8
1964	1

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 0

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Registered aircraft · 8

N24HAHillestad Darrell · Aberdeen, SDBuilt 1957 · S/N 24 N253BLewis Donald L · Brant Lake, NYBuilt 1957 · S/N 13 N254BAas LLC · Ovid, MIBuilt 1957 · S/N 14 N256BSlayton Michael B · Grand Haven, MIBuilt 1957 · S/N 16 N263BPederstuen Ricky L · Hudson, WIBuilt 1957 · S/N 23 N265BHillestad Darrell · Aberdeen, SDS/N 25 N6595KMr B Aviation LLC · Sag Harbor, NYBuilt 1948 · S/N 1 N9439HTreichler Peter DBA · East Aurora, NYBuilt 1964 · S/N 6

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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('5110102')
  ORDER BY n_number"

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 n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('5110102')
ORDER BY n_number

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STCs approved for this model · 2

STC SA01967WI (2 OF3)Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded AvgasGeneral Aviation Modifications Inc.STC SA04652CHTo allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specificationSwift Fuels LLC

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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT s.stc_number, s.description, s.holder, s.status, s.status_date
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_stc.parquet' s
  WHERE s.stc_number IN (SELECT stc_number FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_stc_model.parquet' WHERE model_key = 'C1')
  ORDER BY s.status = 'Current' DESC, s.stc_number"

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SELECT s.stc_number, s.description, s.holder, s.status, s.status_date
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_stc.parquet' s
WHERE s.stc_number IN (SELECT stc_number FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_stc_model.parquet' WHERE model_key = 'C1')
ORDER BY s.status = 'Current' DESC, s.stc_number

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NTSB investigations · 6

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date.

Defining event, 2008 on

Fuel exhaustion1 case

Of 1 case NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events

In the probable cause, 2008 on

Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 4 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB CEN15LA296Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportColonial C 1 · Chico, TXA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the unsnapped fuel bladder, which resulted in an inaccurate fuel quantity indication, and the pilot's inadequate preflight fuel planning, during which he relied solely on the fuel…Jul 5, 2015 · N257B · Substantial damage NTSB SEA96LA154Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportColonial C-1 · Halls Crossing, UTthe pilot's inadequate preflight of the airplane, and subsequent fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel, which resulted in loss of engine power and an emergency landing. Uneven terrain in the emergency landing area was a related factor.Jul 13, 1996 · N248B · Substantial damage NTSB SEA89FA118Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportColonial C-1 · Bremerton, WAMalfunction of both magnetos due to deterioration of the coils, which resulted in the loss of engine power. Factors related to the accident were: an inadequate airworthiness directive (no calendar time limits), and the lack of suitable terrain (rough/uneven)…Jun 23, 1989 · N260B · Destroyed NTSB CHI83LA057Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportColonial C-1 · Kalamazoo, MIPilot lost oil pressure and elected to land in a plowed field. Nose gear collapsed during landing. Oil leak was the cause of the drop in quantity and pressure.Dec 11, 1982 · N256B · Substantial damage NTSB FTW82DA092Accident · No injuriesFinal reportColonial C-1 · Grand Prairie, TXDuring a landing on mountain creek lake, the aircraft struck a submerged object in the water. The plane was taxied to a boat ramp. An inspection revealed that the hull was dented, a nose gear door was bent, and two bolts on the left wing sponson had failed.Mar 13, 1982 · N254B · Substantial damage NTSB NYC69F0143Accident · No injuriesClosedColonial C-1 · Gardenville, NYJul 28, 1968 · N257B · Destroyed

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_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c."mKey" = a.case_mkey WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('5110102') 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_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
  WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('5110102')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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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_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c."mKey" = a.case_mkey
WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('5110102')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

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FAA incident reports · 6

Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date.

Accident 20150705014149AColonial C-1 · Chico, TXThe owner topped off the single fuel tanks four days prior to the accident. The pilot stated he flew "8 to 10 times". Aircrasft was in cruise flight when the engine quit. The pilot noted the fuel pressure was on "zero". Aircraft landed in open field and was…Jul 5, 2015 · N257B · Substantial damage Accident 19960712017119AConaer C1 · Halls Crossing, UTLost power. Landed open field. Nosed over. Had belly landed and bounced. Fuel tanks empty.Jul 12, 1996 · N248B · Substantial damage Incident 19951024037969IConaer C1 · Dublin, MDNarrative: after a normal landing, the pilot attempted to takeoff. He aborted the first takeoff. He then attempted a second takeoff which was aborted when water entered around the instrument panel. The pilot taxied to a dock, secured the aircraft to the dock,…Oct 24, 1995 · N24HA · Substantial damage Accident 19890623017409AConaer C1 · Bremerton, WALost power. Impacted trees. Tried to land on dirt road. Bad mags and ignition harness. Annualed three days prior.Jun 23, 1989 · N260B · Destroyed · 1 fatal Accident 19821211063629AConaer C1 · Kalamazoo, MILow oil pressure en route. Made precautionary landing in a rough cornfield. An oil leak had reduced the oil supply.Dec 11, 1982 · N256B · Substantial damage Accident 19820313003709AConaer C1 · Grand Prairie, TXAmphibian struck a submerged object while landing on a lake. Left pontoon severed, hull damage.Mar 13, 1982 · N254B · Substantial damage

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duckdb -csv -c "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 aircraft_model_code IN ('5110102')
  ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number 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 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 aircraft_model_code IN ('5110102')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC

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Service difficulty reports · 1

SDR 2022FA0000487None · brokenON JUNE 27TH AIRCRAFT N9767 CONDUCTED A VFR FLIGHT FROM HILL AFB TO WILLARD BAY STATE PARK. THE AIRCRAFT MADE A SW ARRPOACH FOR A FINAL WATER LANDING. UPON TOUCH DOWN THE NOSE PITCHED DOWN THEN BEGAN AN UNCONTROLLABLE YAW TO THE LEFT. THE AIRCRAFT WAS BROUGHT Sep 1, 2022 · Conaer C1 · Landing Gear Door Actuator

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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT sdr_id, difficulty_date, n_number, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, part_name, part_condition, jasc_code, discrepancy
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_key = 'C1'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

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SELECT sdr_id, difficulty_date, n_number, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, part_name, part_condition, jasc_code, discrepancy
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_key = 'C1'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC

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The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT m.code, m.manufacturer, m.model, count(g.n_number) AS aircraft
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model.parquet' m LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet' g ON g.aircraft_model_code = m.code
  WHERE m.match_key = 'C1' AND m.code NOT IN ('5110102')
  GROUP BY ALL
  ORDER BY aircraft DESC
  LIMIT 12"

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SELECT m.code, m.manufacturer, m.model, count(g.n_number) AS aircraft
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model.parquet' m LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet' g ON g.aircraft_model_code = m.code
WHERE m.match_key = 'C1' AND m.code NOT IN ('5110102')
GROUP BY ALL
ORDER BY aircraft DESC
LIMIT 12

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