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 LAX98LA051Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8 · Grass Valley, CAthe pilot's inadvertent activation of the aircraft brakes during the landing rollout.NTSB NYC98LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Tiverton, OHthe pilot's failure to properly set the airplane controls prior to hand propping. Factors in the accident were the pilot's failure to properly chock the wheels and his decision to leave the cockpit unmanned during start.NTSB CHI98LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3L-65 · Reeseville, WIfailure of the normal braking system, due to a low level of brake fluid. Factors relating to the accident were: inadequate inspection of the aircraft by other maintenance personnel, the pilot's failure to check the brakes after brake maintenance/inspection,…NTSB SEA97LA204Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3 · Jordan, MTThe pilot's inadequate remedial action during an inadvertent stall/spin entry. Factors include buzzing, a rapid pull-up, and failure to maintain proper airspeed (Vs).NTSB FTW97LA298Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Castle Rock, COA partial loss of engine power due to a cylinder exhaust valve jammed in the open position from excessive carbon deposits. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain on which to make a forced landing.NTSB ATL97LA107Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Leesburg, FLthe pilot's inadvertent entry into a secondary stall and spin, as engine power faltered during application of power, while recovering from an intentional stall. The hesitation (faltering) of power and the pilot's diverted attention were related factors.NTSB CHI97LA203Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-17 · Cadillac, MIthe pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane during an attempted go-around and the pilot's lack of recent flight experience.NTSB CHI97LA202Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNiquette Pietenpol GN-1 · Lake Village, INthe pilot's inability to maintain sufficient airspeed and climb.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 IAD97LA086Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe LL-8-A · Annapolis, MDthe pilot's failure to use carburetor heat, which resulted in accumulation of carburetor ice and subsequent loss of engine power. Related factors were: carburetor icing conditions, and trees in the emergency landing area.NTSB SEA97LA090Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-65 · Plentywood, MTthe pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing and failure to maintain control of the airplane. Factors relating to the accident included: the pilot's lack of recent experience in the tailwheel aircraft, his inadequate recurrent training, and…NTSB ANC97LA038Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Kake, AKThe pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's lack of familiarity with the geographic area, the pilot's becoming lost/disoriented, and rocks and boulders in the emergency landing…NTSB FTW97LA141Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-17 · N Little Rock, ARloss of engine power due to failure of the crankshaft. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB SEA97LA061Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Morgan, UTDisconnection of the mixture control wire wound cable sheath. A factor was the abrupt, elevated edge of the highway pavement.NTSB FTW97FA099Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAeronca 65-TC · Moriarty, NMThe pilot's failure to maitain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin. Factors were gusty winds, turbulence, a high density altitude, and the pilot's lack of total experience in the make and model of aircraft.NTSB NYC97LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Cincinnati, OHThe flight instructor's inadequate supervision and delayed remedial reaction which resulted in the loss of directional control by the student pilot during the landing roll out.NTSB LAX97LA025Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · El Cajon, CAunfavorable weather condition(s), which caused the aircraft to descend at a rate that exceeded its climb capability.NTSB IAD97LA006Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Springfield, OHfailure of the pilot to maintain obstacle clearance, while maneuvering at low altitudes. A related factor was the quartering tail wind.NTSB FTW97LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 11BC · Oil City, LAthe failure of the pilots of both aircraft to maintain an adequate visual lookout. Factors were: different traffic pattern altitudes flown by the two pilots, and the sunglare encountered by the pilot of the ultralight.NTSB SEA96LA215Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · Arlington, WAinadequate visual lookout by the pilot of the Piper J3, and failure of the flight instructor in the Bellance to ensure that clearance was maintained from the other moving aircraft. Factors relating to the accident were: the inherent visual restrictions…NTSB NYC96LA179Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3 · Wildwood, NJThe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude during a low altitude maneuver.NTSB CHI96LA308Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Grosse Ile, MIimproper attachment of the flight control cables to the ailerons by the mechanic who performed the last annual inspection. A factor relating to this accident was the pilot's failure to perform an adequate check of the flight controls before takeoff.NTSB CHI96FA290Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAeronca 11AC · Charlotte, MIthe pilot's improper use of engine controls (carburetor heat and/or throttle), while making a relatively high speed approach, low pass, and pull-up, which resulted in partial loss of engine power; and failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient airspeed after…NTSB CHI96LA262Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-J3C · Camp Lake, WIseizure of the number 2 piston. Inadequate maintenance was a related factor.NTSB MIA96LA195Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 11AC · Wedowee, ALThe failure of the pilot to obtain a preflight weather briefing and his failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll following a precautionary landing due to adverse weather encountered during the flight.NTSB NYC96LA159Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 11AC · Alexandria, NJfailure of the commercial pilot to ensure that directional control was maintained during takeoff, which led to a ground swerve and collision with a fence.NTSB IAD96LA108Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Cambridge, MDthe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing. The crosswind was a factor.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 CHI96LA222Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-90 · Racine, WIwas improper remdial action by the pilot after encountering a stall when the elevator back pressure was not removed and the ailerons were positioned for a right bank by that increasing the airplane's left yaw/roll action. Factors in this accident were a stall…NTSB MIA96LA163Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Callahan, FLthe pilot's premature decision to reduce power, following application of carburetor heat, when engine operation became rougher after experiencing roughness due to carburetor icing. The weather (carburetor icing) conditions and carburetor ice were related…NTSB SEA96LA135Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Vancouver, WAfailure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during take-off, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve and subsequent dragging of the right wing. The pilot's lack of experience in the make/model of aircraft was a related factor.NTSB LAX96LA239Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Lamont, CAfailure of the pilot to see-and-avoid a guy wire along the border of a field that was being agriculturally treated. The sunglare, guy wire, and lack of visual cues were related factors.NTSB MIA96LA158Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 11-AC · Green Cove Spgs, FLThe pilot's improper planning/decision by failing to ensure that the airplane would be able to clear obstructions at the end of the runway, while taking off with a tailwind component; and his failure (or inability) to flare the airplane after turning back to…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 IAD96LA097Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3 · Ashton, MDthe pilot's inadequate fuel supply which resulted in a fuel exhaustion and a loss of engine power. A related factor was the pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations.NTSB CHI96LA198Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3 · Princeton, MNLoss of engine power for an undetermined reason.NTSB FTW96FA243Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAeronca 65-CA · Lonoke, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control.NTSB NYC96LA121Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3 · Chester, CTthe pilot's improper use of rudder control to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB MIA96FA148Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAeronca O-58B · Greenville, SCthe pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance from power lines while maneuvering at a low altitude.NTSB ANC96LA083Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7AC · Clear, AKthe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection in that he failed to ensure that the cabin door was properly secured for takeoff. Factors associated with the accident were: the open cabin door and rough/uneven terrain.NTSB CHI96LA189Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Greenville, MIforeign material, probably due to improper maintenance, which blocked the main fuel metering jet of the carburetor, and resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power.NTSB NYC96LA108Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Kittanning, PAthe pilot's inadequate inflight planning/decision and improper fuel management, which resulted in a precautionary landing on unsuitable terrain.NTSB IAD96LA073Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BCS-65 · Wolfeboro, NHthe pilot's failure to maintain control and altitude of the seaplane while circling to draw attention before landing on the lake. A related factor was that the aircraft was not equipped with a radio.NTSB FTW96LA194Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7AC · Pine Bluff, ARthe pilot's failure to follow proper starting procedures, and an inadequate tie-down.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 MIA96LA119Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7BCM · Portland, TNDelay by the pilot-in-command to perform a go-around after the airplane bounced three times during the landing attempt. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the pilot to obtain a preflight weather briefing and his poor in-flight planning decision…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 ANC96LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12D · Palmer, AKthe pilot's selection of an unsuitable area for landing.NTSB LAX96LA142Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft DC-65 · Fremont, CAthe in-flight separation of a portion of one wooden propeller blade due to undetected dry rot in the wood fibers.NTSB ATL96LA069Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Nashville, TNthe failure of the pilot of the Piper PA-28, N26046, to visually clear the intended taxi course.