NTSB investigations: Continental A&C65 series
3,024 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Continental A&C65 series. 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.
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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'))
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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_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'))
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NTSB ATL01FA082Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Resaca, GAThe certificated flight instructor's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a turning maneuver, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent collision with terrain. A factor was the loading of the airplane over maximum gross weight.NTSB LAX01LA237Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca O-58B · San Andreas, CAAn in-flight collision with terrain for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI01LA177Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft DCO-65 · Kenosha, WIthe inadvertent stall by the pilot. The low altitude was a contributing factor.NTSB NYC01FA145Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAeronca 7DC · Fulton, KYThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin to the ground. A factor was the pilot's decision to fly from the rear seat, which reduced his visibility of critical flight instruments, including the…NTSB SEA01LA178Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Glide, ORInadequate compensation for wind conditions during takeoff resulting in the pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Wind gusts, down sloping terrain and a fence post were factors.NTSB CHI01LA201Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3-C65 · West Fargo, NDthe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and the unsuitable landing area selected by the pilot. Additional factors were the uneven terrain and the failed float assembly in overload.NTSB NYC01LA118Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 11AC · Brewer, METhe pilot's inadequate preflight preparation, which resulted in insufficient fuel in the forward tank and loss of engine power during the climb. Also causal, was the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed after the engine failure, which resulted in an…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 MIA01LA135Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 11AC · Greenville, SCThe failure of the pilot to obtain the assistance of a person to act as a safety pilot while hand propping the engine with the airplane tied down. A factor in the accident was the failure of the tie down rope.NTSB FTW01LA097Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Roe, ARthe inadvertent stall by the pilot while maneuvering at low altitude. A contributory factor was the tailwind.NTSB SEA01LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Seattle, WAThe pilot's failure to visually detect the barricade, resulting in a collision with the barricade. Factors included the barricade, and inadequate information on the ATIS broadcast.NTSB FTW01LA027Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Antlers, OKthe loss of engine power resulting from carburetor icing conditions.NTSB NYC01LA031Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Middletown, NYA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB MIA01LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHorne Bowers Flybaby · Greer, SCA runway overrun as a result of the pilot's failure to maintain proper approach speed and landing touch down point.NTSB ANC01LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Juneau, AKThe pilot's failure to refuel the airplane, and his inadequate preflight planning/preparation. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area.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 FTW00LA272Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPorterfield LP65 · Corsicana, TXThe failure of the pilot to refuel the airplane, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB ATL00LA094Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Homosassa, FLThe pilot's inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions and subsequently exhausting his fuel supply. Factors were his failure to obtain a weather briefing, the weather conditions which included clouds and obscuration, the residence and the…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 NYC00LA264Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 11AC-991 · Gettysburg, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane after landing which resulted in the inadvertent ground loop.NTSB SEA00LA178Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Tacoma, WAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for winds and his failure to maintain directional control. Factors include a gusting crosswind.NTSB FTW00LA247Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca BL7-AC · Hot Springs, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain control during landing. A factor was the wind gusts.NTSB ANC00LA102Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3 · Anchorage, AKThe loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel system, the airplane's lack of the required center fuel tank quick drain, and the pilot's inadequate preflight.NTSB FTW00LA230Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 65-CA · Liberty Hill, TXthe pilot's inadvertent activation of the left rudder control, which resulted in a loss of control while in cruise flight.NTSB CHI00LA205Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Decatur, MIthe left main landing gear brake was locked during landing. A factor associated with the accident was the uneven terrain on which the landing was made.NTSB ANC00LA089Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 11BC · Wasilla, AKA loss of engine power due to the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat, and an inadvertent stall. A factor associated with the accident was the existence of carburetor icing conditions.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 CHI00FA170Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Lakeville, MNthe pilot not maintaining aircraft control and the stall/spin she encountered during the approach on base to final. A factor was the pilot passenger not detecting the remedial action needed to correct the aircraft's nose up attitude during the approach.NTSB ATL00LA067Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 11AC · Tylertown, MSLoss of directional control due to separation of the tail-wheel spring assembly. A factor was the ditch which run adjacent to the runway.NTSB DEN00LA107Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8E · Santa Fe, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft. A factor was gusty wind conditions.NTSB ANC00LA067Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Ninilchik, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the take-off run. Factors associated with the accident were rough/uneven, soft terrain.NTSB FTW00LA174Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Greenville, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop.NTSB ANC00LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC-12D · Nenana, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during landing. A factor in this accident was the tailwind.NTSB MIA00LA159Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRichard Shaffer Aircamper GN-1 · Florence, SCThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control after takeoff resulting in the uncontrolled descent and impact on a closed runway.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 CHI00LA122Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCunningham Pietenpol Aircamper · Boone, IAthe pilot not maintaining directional control. Factors were the gusts and the fence.NTSB NYC00LA113Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Lanconia, NHThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.NTSB ANC00LA046Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area. A factor associated with the accident was a frozen puddle.NTSB IAD00FA034Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12D-4-85 · Dameron, MDThe failure of the float landing gear system due to non-standard repairs, improper modifications, and corrosion.NTSB CHI00LA099Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 11AC · Ft. Leavenworth, KSthe pilot of N51933 did not see and maintain clearance from N9570E. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot of N51933's restricted forward visibility during the landing due to the tailwheel configuration. An additional factor was the pilot of…NTSB MIA00LA110Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca-Bubeck Irving BUBECK-AERONCA · Merritt Island, FLThe flight instructors inadequate supervision of the dual student resulting in the student pushing forward on the control stick during a bounced landing until the aircraft impacted the runway, bounced, landed hard, and broke the main landing gear.NTSB NYC00LA091Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Pawling, NYLoss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX00LA113Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Selma, CAThe failure and separation of the right landing gear axle during taxi from landing for undetermined reasons.NTSB FTW00LA061Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft DCO-65 · Sherman, TXA jammed carburetor needle which resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent hard forced landing after takeoff. Contributing factors were the fence, trees, and pilot's maneuver to avoid these objects.NTSB LAX00LA057Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Gualala, CAThe student pilot's failure to attain and maintain an adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall/mush and a collision with the ground.NTSB CHI00LA051Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Orleans, NEthe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the power line. The power line was a factor.NTSB LAX00LA046Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 11AC · Sedona, AZThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions and subsequent failure to maintain directional control of the airplane.NTSB NYC00LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing Stearman E75 · Fredericksburg, PAWas the inadequate visual lookout by the pilot of the Stearman.NTSB CHI99FA343Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper J-3 · Brookville, OHthe stall/spin encountered by the pilot. A factor was the intentional slow flight.NTSB FTW99LA267Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 11AC · Van Horn, TXA restriction within the auxiliary fuel supply system and the rough terrain during the subsequent precautionary landing resulting on main gear collapse.