NTSB investigations: Continental A&C65 series
39 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Continental A&C65 series, where the first occurrence was “In flight collision with terrain/water”. 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.
Cases per year
| 1982 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 4 |
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1985 | 3 |
| 1986 | 4 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1989 | 2 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1992 | 2 |
| 1993 | 2 |
| 1994 | 2 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 3 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 2 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 2 |
Where
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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.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('17003')
AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o.\"occurrenceNumber\" = 1 AND o.\"occurrenceCode\" = 230))
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."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('17003')
AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 230))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESCRun 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 DEN05FA101Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Marble, COthe pilot's improper decision to perform a go-around, and failure to maintain clearance from terrain and obstacles during a go-around. Factors contributing to the accident include the pilot's lack of recency of experience and lack of mountain flying…NTSB CHI05LA091Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Wautoma, WIThe inadvertent stall and low airspeed by the pilot-in-command while maneuvering. Additional causes were the low altitude when the stall occurred and excessive takeoff weight by the pilot-in-command.NTSB MIA05LA033Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Cocoa Beach, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain altitude resulting in flight collision with ground and subsequent collision with fence.NTSB CHI03LA268Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Tocsin, INThe pilot attempting the low altitude turn and his failure to maintain clearance from the corn crop. A factor to the accident was the corn crop.NTSB CHI03LA093Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Sturtevant, WIThe student pilot's abrupt liftoff resulting in his failure to maintain adequate airspeed followed by a stall. Also causal was the instructor's inadequate supervision.NTSB CHI02LA244Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Hillman, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance.NTSB CHI02LA057Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 11AC · Lake Leelanau, MIThe improper planning/decision in runway selection. The soft runway condition and wet snow were contributing factors.NTSB LAX01LA237Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca O-58B · San Andreas, CAAn in-flight collision with terrain for undetermined reasons.NTSB SEA98LA184Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Flying M Ranch, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain an airspeed above stalling speed (Vs), and the resultant stall/mush of the aircraft into the terrain. Factors include the pilot's improper decision to attempt a go-around into rising terrain, landing with a tailwind, and trees…NTSB ANC98LA147Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12D · Big Lake, AKThe pilot's inadvertent stall/mush.NTSB SEA97LA150Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCorben Junior ACE · East Wenatchee, WAThe dual student's improper attempt to abort the takeoff and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight.NTSB NYC96LA179Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3 · Wildwood, NJThe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude during a low altitude maneuver.NTSB SEA96LA143Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Sun Valley, IDthe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to obtain/maintain adequate airspeed for the go-around. The crosswind, downdraft, and high density altitude were related factors.NTSB LAX96LA156Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportTwibell Tangent 65 · Lucerne Valley, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain altitude. Factors in the accident were: the pilot's decision to buzz the area and his ostentatious display.NTSB SEA95FA072Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Brush Prairie, WAUndetermined.NTSB SEA94FA163Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Seeley Lake, MTThe pilot in command's failure to maintain flying airspeed.NTSB CHI94LA151Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 11 AC · Carmi, ILpoor preflight planning/preparation. Factors associated with the accident were the high vegetation (grass) and the ditch.NTSB ANC93LA185Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Puget Bay, AKThe pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision, and his misjudging his altitude above the water. A factor was the glassy water.NTSB ANC93LA165Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Kijik River, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper altitude during the low pass.NTSB ATL92LA056Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJR. Ace E · Statesville, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain altitude during a steep turn at low level.NTSB NYC92LA066Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC-12D · Gibson Island, MDThe pilot's failure to maintain proper altitude and clearance with water, which resulted in an in flight collision with water. Contributing to the accident was the pilot allowed the airplane to descend while making a right turn.NTSB NYC92FA026Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper L-3 · Plymouth, MAThe improper decision by the non-instrument-rated pilot to attempt VFR flight in instrument meteorological conditions, at a low altitude, which resulted in a collision with the water. Factors related to the accident were: the overconfidence of the pilot in…NTSB ANC89LA121Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3 · Parker Lake, AKImproper preflight planning by the pilot and his failure to attain and/or maintain adequate speed, which resulted in a stall/mush after lift-off.NTSB LAX89LA335Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Napa, CASuicide.NTSB ANC88LA117Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Rainy Pass, AKThe plt attempted to fly thru Rainy Pass, AK, but said he flew up the wrong valley. As he contd, the acft got into a situation where the plt was unable to turn around or outclimb rising terrain. Subsequently, the acft crash landed on the mountain side at an…NTSB LAX87LA340Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper JC3-65 · Sacramento, CAThe pilot was observed to be flying at a very low altitude by two separate witnesses. They stated that he was flying and maneuvering at approximately 15-20 feet AGL and buzzing powerlines. The pilot stated that he can not remember what happened and that the…NTSB ATL86LA229Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Benson, NCThe acft was being operated at low level beneath power lines when it collided with the ground. The plt said he could not recall the events of the accident. Exam of the acft revealed no defect in the flt controls nor the engine. Exam of the accident site…NTSB SEA86LA214Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Cusick, WAThe pilot was performing as a barnstormer close to a local fair. After completion of several low passes the pilot was attempting to make a steep 180 degree turn to a landing. The turn was completed at insufficient altitude to recover and the aircraft struck…NTSB ATL86LA110Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca L-3B · Harrison, OHDuring a demonstration flight to a resident who lived near the airport, the acft crashed in a plowed field in a departure stall. The flight was intended to demonstrate the safe maneuverability of the acft and deception of altitude clearances from the…NTSB SEA86LA043Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Sloan, NVAcft was observed performing low-level aerobatics, failed to complete pull-out from second consecutive overhead maneuver, striking ground in 20-30 degree nose-low attitude. No evidence of pre-impact mechanical failure or malfunction found in acft structure,…NTSB LAX85LA405Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3 C-65 · Grand Canyon, AZAfter departing pierce ferry, AZ the plt and his passenger flew east, up the Colorado river, at a low level towards kanab point. The plt's notes and charts show that the flt was to turn north for aprx 40 NM, with a refueling stop at kanab, UT. The bright…NTSB NYC85LA093Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Orange, MAThe plt reported he was flying at about 25 ft above water. As the acft crossed over a grass covered sand bar, the gear encountered 'swail grass' & the acft was 'dragged in.' The plt also reported that the acft had encountered turbulence; however, a witness…NTSB ATL85FMG04Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportGross Taylor Titch · Liberty, NCAccording to witnesses interviewed, pilot made a takeoff on runway 2, holding the plane just a few feet off the runway with a steep pull up at the end of the runway. It was then observed doing a steep bank, low altitude 180 degree turn and proceeded…NTSB NYC84FA189Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · South Paris, MEBefore the accident, the plt was last seen on 3/9/84 at 1530 EST & had not expressed any intentions of flying. At 1730, his car was located at the arpt & his acft, which had been kept there, was gone. The acft was found on 5/24/84 where it had crashed on…NTSB CHI84LA043Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC-12D · Gatzke, MNThe acft collided with the ground when the pilot attempted a low level turn.NTSB ATL83LA217Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Shinnston, WVThe instructor (CFI) was providing takeoff & landing instructions to his son, a student plt. After making a takeoff & landing, they took off again on rwy 22. At lift-off, the CFI noticed a Cessna 180 being taxied for takeoff. At aprx 300 ft AGL, they made a…NTSB MKC83LA096Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Minatare, NEThe plt reported that he was making a low pass to look over a possible landing area, when he allowed the acft to inadvertently touch down on soft soil beside the strip. The acft bounced, then landed hard and the main gear collapsed.NTSB NYC83LA064Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Pittstown, NJThere were 2-3 ft snowbanks on the sides of the rwy. At the end of the landing roll the left wheel caught the edge of a snowbank causing the acft to swing into the snowbank & tip over.NTSB FTW82FPG14Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Lehi, ARThe acft was believed to have departed the west memphis arpt at approximately 1900. The acft was found at approximately 2000 in an open field 2 mi sw of the arpt. The acft had collided with the ground very hard in a nose down condition. Neither occupant…