NTSB investigations: Continental A&C65 series
53 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Continental A&C65 series, where the first occurrence was “Loss of engine power”. 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 | 3 |
| 1984 | 2 |
| 1985 | 3 |
| 1986 | 3 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1988 | 2 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1991 | 2 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1995 | 4 |
| 1996 | 3 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 1999 | 2 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 4 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2007 | 4 |
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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\" = 350))
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" = 350))
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 MIA08LA006Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft DCO-65 · Fort Myers, FLA partial loss of engine power during approach for undetermined reasons.NTSB DEN08LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJackson Pientenpol · Chanute, KSInternal failure of the engine's starter-generator assembly. Contributing factors in this accident were the trees and unsuitable terrain on which to make a forced landing..NTSB MIA07LA129Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Andersonville, GAThe pilot's improper decision to make a 180-degree turn at low altitude to return to the departure runway following a loss of engine power during takeoff-initial climb. A factor in the accident was contamination in the carburetor.NTSB CHI07LA126Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Fruitport, MIThe flight instructor failed to use carburetor heat during takeoff in icing conditions. A factor was the power line pole.NTSB DFW07CA035Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Humnoke, ARThe loss of engine power during initial takeoff climb for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB CHI06LA211Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · New Market, MNA loss of engine power due to the fatigue fracture of the crankshaft and camshaft gear teeth during cruise flight and the unsuitable landing area encountered by the pilot during the forced landing.NTSB CHI06LA165Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Bowling Green, MOThe loss of engine power due to fatigue fracture of the number two cylinder exhaust valve during initial climb after takeoff. A contributing factor was the unsuitable terrain (cornfield) encountered during the forced landing.NTSB DFW06CA126Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Paris, TXThe reported loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain available for the forced landing.NTSB ANC06LA043Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-65 · Iliamna, AKThe pilot's delayed use of carburetor heat, which resulted in a loss of engine power during cruise, and an in-flight collision with snow-covered terrain. Factors associated with the accident were an unfavorable wind, and the pilot's inadvertent stall of the…NTSB SEA06CA014Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Yelm, WAThe complete loss of engine power during the initial climb for undetermined reasons, and the excessive descent rate during the ensuing forced landing.NTSB DEN06LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Berthoud, COthe pilot's improper in-flight decision making which resulted in loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors are the transmission wires and the metal pole.NTSB ATL05LA117Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Mocksville, NCThe loss of engine power due to fuel system contamination. A factor was trees.NTSB IAD05LA063Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 65-TAC · Harrisonburg, VAA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and subsequent impact with the ground.NTSB ATL04CA125Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft DC-65 · Savannah, TNThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning of fuel required for the flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, and the subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB CHI03LA299Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · South Shore, SDA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the soft terrain encountered during the forced landing.NTSB CHI03LA189Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBowers Fly Baby · Altus, ARA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors associated with the accident were the tree and evasive maneuver performed during the forced landing.NTSB SEA02LA082Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Gaston, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from object(s) while executing a forced landing following a total loss of power for undetermined cause(s). Contributing factors where the pole impacted during the emergency landing and the pilot's diverted attention.NTSB IAD01LA050Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3-C65 · Clarksburg, WVThe pilot's failure to perform fuel consumption calculations and incorrect positioning of the fuel tank selector, which resulted in fuel starvation of the engine.NTSB MIA01LA002Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHarwell/Gardner WAG-AERO Cubby · Stockbridge, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain a visual lookout during a forced landing resulting in an on-ground collision with a berm on landing roll out. Contributing to the accident was a reported loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB SEA00LA185Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRowe Pietenpol · Raymond, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain an airspeed above power-off stall speed (Vso) while attempting a forced landing after a total loss of engine power, and his failure to move the fuel selector switch to the 'ON' position prior to takeoff. Factors include the…NTSB MIA00LA220Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 65-TC · Harris, NCThe unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot while descending for a forced landing. Contributing to the accident was the partial loss of engine power due a blocked fuel line resulting in fuel starvation.NTSB MIA00LA158Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3 · Boca Raton, FLa loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons that resulted in a forced landing and substantial damage to the aircraft.NTSB NYC00LA091Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Pawling, NYLoss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX99LA222Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Elko, NVThe pilot's failure to reject the takeoff after noting that the engine would not produce takeoff power.NTSB ANC99LA076Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC-12 · Cantwell, AKA loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.NTSB ATL98LA091Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Zellwood, FLThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons which led to a forced landing and nose over. A factor affecting the severity of the damage was the soft terrain.NTSB IAD96LA099Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca L-3B · Morgantown, WVAn inadequate maintenance/annual inspection and failure of the muffler which resulted in melted insulation on the magneto 'P' leads and subsequent loss of engine power. A related factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB CHI96LA198Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3 · Princeton, MNLoss of engine power for an undetermined reason.NTSB CHI96FA135Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper J-3 · Raymond, NEfailure of the pilot to ensure that the fuel selector was properly positioned to the full 'on' position before takeoff, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation during the initial climb after takeoff; and the pilot's failure to maintain…NTSB BFO95LA083Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Warren, OHa loss of engine power/performance for undetermined reasons. Related factors were: the pilot exceeding the airplane's maximum takeoff weight, carburetor icing conditions, a tailwind, and high temperature.NTSB FTW95LA351Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft DCO-65 · Abilene, TXThe pilot's inadvertent stall as result of an abrupt maneuver. A factor was the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC95LA151Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · North Benton, OHFuel starvation for an unknown reason, resulting in a loss of engine power; and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.NTSB FTW95LA190Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrunska Earl J Baby ACE D · Paris, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain minimum required airspeed for flight, resulting in an inadvertent stall. A factor was the partial loss of power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI94DET02Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportSimcox Sport Trainer · Laporte, INThe pilot's continued operation with a known power deficiency. The loss of engine power was a factor in the accident.NTSB NYC93LA147Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Stonington, CTThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin, and the pilot's improper use of the carburetor heat which resulted in the accretion of carburetor ice. A factor was carburetor icing conditions.NTSB NYC91LA201Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3-C65 · Westerly, RIEngine failure for an undetermined reason. A factor was the pilot misjudging the clearance over a fence during an attempted forced landing.NTSB NYC91LA072Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3-C · Hamilton, OHThe failure of the pilot-in-command to touchdown in a suitable area after he experienced a power loss. A factor related to the accident was the improperly maintained carburetor.NTSB FTW89FA091Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAeronca 11AC · Paradise, TXLoss of engine power for an undetermined reason, and failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient airspeed during the forced landing, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.NTSB SEA88LA110Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca O58B · Bremerton, WADuring cruise, eng lost power. Plt attempted to restore power with no success; eng power was surging but less than enough to sustain flight. Forced landing was executed into rough terrain. Inspection revealed fuel selector deteriorated by age and use. The…NTSB NYC88LA145Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC-12D · Brookhaven, NYLoss of power due to carburetor ice during an attempted go around. Pilot landed in scrub pines and airplane nosed over.NTSB CHI87LA102Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Merrill, WIAircraft lost power on takeoff and plt made a forced landng in a rough field. The left main gear collapsed and substantial damage to the outer two feet of the right wing was sustained. Inspection of the aircraft after the accident did not disclose cause of…NTSB ATL86FA235Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Wilton, MEWitnesses saw the acft go into a nose down attitude prior to crashing into a wooded area near the arpt. Rprtdly, the prop was turning, but no sound was heard from the eng. Subsequently, the acft impacted the gnd in a nose low, inverted attitude. No preimpact…NTSB NYC86FA182Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Durhamville, NYAircraft departed rwy 35 at kamp airport, climbed to about 200 feet, turned right, stalled and crashed vertically into the ground. A witness said that the aircraft climbed, the engine sputtered, and then stopped. No preimpact malfunction/failure was…NTSB CHI86FEC01Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Leslie, MIThe acft was damaged during a forced lndg following a loss of power after a low pass over an off arpt intended landing area. The plt was overflying a field belonging to a friend in preparation for a possible landing when a loud clunk was heard from the eng…NTSB SEA85LA232Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Lopez Island, WAShortly after takeoff the acft's eng ceased operating for unknown reasons. During the landing rollout, the acft struck a fence and nosed over.NTSB NYC85LA197Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Coventryville, NYDuring a local flt over Coventryville, NY, the plt decided to overfly and observe a building. The plt made one pass and was about to make another when the eng began to lose pwr. While planning to land in a nearby fld, the eng regained pwr and the plt…NTSB SEA85LA179Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Yamhill, ORThe eng ceased operating at aprx 40 ft AGL during initial takeoff climb. Investigation disclosed the acft had been fueled with a mixture of automotive fuel and 80/87 avgas. The acft had sat on the ground for over 4 hrs with a surface tem of 95 degs f. a…NTSB MIA84LA209Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Miami, FLThe plt stated that at about 100 ft AGL the eng lost power but continued to run at a lower power until ground impact. No eng malfunction was found. A post accident exam of the acft revealed no reason for the loss of power.NTSB ATL84LA202Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Hogdenville, KYAccording to the plt, during a low turn to final a power loss occurred. The acft landed short in a plowed field and nosed over. Examination of the engine revealed no mechanical malfunctions.NTSB DEN84LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Parker, CODuring the takeoff portion of a touch & go, the eng went to idle 15 ft AGL. The plt made a left turn & landed in a fieldcollapsing the landing gear. Investigation of the wreckage revealed that the carburetor was hanging in place by the throttle & mixture…