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'))
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'))
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 DEN99LA161Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 11BC · Heber City, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff roll. Factors were the gusting crosswind conditions, and the airport sign.NTSB CHI99LA318Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 11BC · Watervliet, MIthe pilot not maintaining aircraft control during takeoff, and the pilot not correcting for the porpoise.NTSB ANC99LA129Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and improper starting procedure.NTSB LAX99FA261Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPorterfield CP-65 · Johnson Valley, CAThe failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed while attempting to make a precautionary landing, which resulted in a stall/spin and collision with the terrain. A factor in his failure to maintain an adequate airspeed is the pilot's likely diverted…NTSB NYC99LA191Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Frederick, MDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Contributing factors were gusty wind conditions and the sign.NTSB IAD99LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 11BC · Millbrook, NYwas the pilot's inadequate compensation for winds and his failure to maintain directional control.NTSB CHI99LA235Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3C · Maple Lake, MNThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning that resulted in exceeding the maximum gross weight of the airplane and the subsequent inadvertent aerodynamic stall.NTSB CHI99LA241Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Aitkin, MNthe right spring in the tailwheel assembly's separation. Factors were the fatigue in the landing gear, the maintenance personnel not identifying the fatigue during the annual inspection, and the right main gear's separation.NTSB CHI99LA207Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3C · Independence, IAThe insufficient information from the weather forecast resulting in an in-flight encounter with turbulence/gusts and the subsequent precautionary landing. Contributing factors were the gusty/turbulent conditions and the terrain condition (crop).NTSB NYC99FA161Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-85 · Dawson, MDThe pilot's improper decision to turn toward rising terrain with inadequate terrain clearance. Factors were the density altitude, downdraft, and the pilot's decision to operate at a weight in excess of the maximum allowable gross weight.NTSB ANC99LA080Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC-12D · North Pole, AKThe pilot's inadvertent ground loop during a high speed taxi. A factor associated with the accident is the pilot's decision to taxi the airplane at an excessive taxi speed.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 NYC99LA144Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC-65 · Corinna, METhe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall.NTSB ANC99LA076Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC-12 · Cantwell, AKA loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.NTSB ATL99LA092Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMurray R. Gardner FLY Baby · Mount Olive, NCA fatigue failure of the flywire bracket that resulted in the inflight separation of the left wing.NTSB CHI99FA147Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC-12D · Newton, IAthe failure of the pilot to maintain flying speed resulting in a stall and spin into the ground.NTSB LAX99LA169Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Lancaster, CAThe pilot's decision to attempt a ground turning maneuver in wind conditions beyond the capability of the aircraft.NTSB FTW99LA129Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Claremore, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain minimum airspeed for flight while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.NTSB SEA99LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3 · Vancouver, WAThe failure of the pilot of the other aircraft to maintain clearance from the pilot's stationary aircraft.NTSB ANC99LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point on the runway. Factors in the accident were snow showers and snow-covered terrain.NTSB CHI99LA107Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J4A · Howell, MIthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the snow covered terrain off the side of the runway while turning the airplane around on the runway. A factor associated with the accident was the snow covered terrain.NTSB FTW99LA088Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Denton, TXThe total loss of engine power on takeoff resulting from the failure of an incorrect throttle control cable clamp, which was installed by an unknown person. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW99LA078Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D1 · Daingerfield, TXAn undetermined airframe malfunction which rendered the aircraft uncontrollable.NTSB ATL99LA137Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGettis H. Hudson Corban Baby ACE · Pleasant View, TNThe failure of owner of sod runway to properly maintain the runway, the pilots failure to properly preflight the takeoff area before departure.NTSB ATL99LA039Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8-A · Palmetto, FLThe failure of the wheel fairing attach bolts that resulted in the loss of control during the landing roll when the fairing became lodged under the left wheel.NTSB NYC99FA037Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Greenville, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during touch-and-go landing, and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance. A factor was the tree.NTSB CHI99LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Duluth, MNThe inadequate airspeed by the pilot-in-command. Contributing factors were the gusts and the trees.NTSB CHI99LA005Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · New Holstein, WIthe pilot-in-command's intentional low altitude maneuver and his ostentatious display. A factor was his allowing the airplane to enter an inadvertent stall.NTSB IAD99LA007Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Waynesville, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall.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 ATL98LA126Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 65-TAC (L-3) · Dalton, GAThe pilots failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience in the same make and model airplane.NTSB ANC98LA147Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12D · Big Lake, AKThe pilot's inadvertent stall/mush.NTSB ANC98LA144Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-11 · Willow, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area from the lake. Factors were the obstruction (point of land) hidden in the glare from the rising sun.NTSB ATL98LA110Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Thomasville, GAThe pilot's poor in-flight decision to attempt a forced landing in a field 2 miles from an airport, leading to an on-ground collision with rough terrain. A factor was the pilot's physiological need.NTSB ANC98LA111Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Tyonek, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. A factor associated with the accident were willow trees near the airstrip.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 CHI98LA232Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Chillicothe, MOthe improper use of the engine starting procedure. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot in command's lack of recent experience, the aircraft not being tied down, the utility pole and guy wire.NTSB LAX98LA217Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca Chief 65-CA · Phoenix, AZThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing rollout.NTSB NYC98LA135Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-65 · West Buxton, MEfailure of the pilot to see-and-avoid power lines (inadequate visual lookout), as he was approaching to make a water landing on a river.NTSB SEA98LA110Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7-AC · Thompson Falls, MTThe instructor's inadequate remedial action with the application of excessive brake pressure.NTSB ANC98LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Paxson, AKA loss of engine power due to a failure of the engine's number 3 intake valve. A factor in the accident was the unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB CHI98FA172Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper J-3C · Morris, ILThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during low altitude flight.NTSB FTW98LA233Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Sheridan, ARThe inadvertent engine start due to the pilot's failure to ensure that the magneto switch was in the OFF position when he was attempting to clear the flooded engine. A factor was the pilot's improper starting procedure, which resulted in flooding the engine.NTSB FTW98LA228Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 65-C · Ozark, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control.NTSB MIA98FA162Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC-12D · Mccalla, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in a stall.NTSB CHI98LA117Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-65 · Vernillion, SDthe pilot's failure (or inability) to properly compensate for wind conditions, while taxiing. Factors associated with the accident were: the sandy terrain, and the gusty tailwind condition.NTSB LAX98LA111Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Lone Pine, CAThe failure of maintenance personnel to properly tighten the magneto clamps during installation of the engine on the aircraft following engine overhaul.NTSB SEA98LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-17 · Bozeman, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.NTSB ATL98LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Eustis, FLfailure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground swerve and subsequent collision with a parked airplane. Related factors were: the pilot's lack of experience in tailwheel aircraft, the…NTSB CHI98LA071Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3 · Valley Center, KSthe pilot's excessive pull up after lift-off and failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the initial climb, which resulted in a stall and collision with wooded terrain.