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 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 BFO94LA069Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Beverly, MAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and collision with the ground.NTSB FTW94FA102Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft DCO-65 · San Antonio, TXThe failure of the pilot of the other aircraft to maintain adequate clearance during formation flight. A factor was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation regarding inflight formation procedures.NTSB MIA94LA096Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Wimauma, FLThe failure of the person removing the chock to maintain sufficient clearance from the propeller. A contributing factor was the total lack of experience by person on ground.NTSB SEA94LA079Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKelley Stits SA6B · Snohomish, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed. Factors include a pole off the departure end of the runway.NTSB CHI94LA086Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Dowagiac, MIFailure of the pilot to maintain directional control, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's lack of experience in this make and model of aircraft, the crosswind, and snow beside the runway.NTSB FTW94FA074Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Tulsa, OKWas the inadvertent stall. Factors were the pilots failure to use carburetor heat when weather conditions existed that were conducive to carburetor icing, and his abrupt maneuver to avoid a light pole.NTSB SEA94LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Sidney, MTThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind resulting in loss of directional control.NTSB ANC94LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7DC · Goose Bay, AKThe pilot-in-command did not maintain directional control of the airplane. A factor in the accident were the trees adjacent to the side of the runway.NTSB CHI94LA008Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Bristol, INthe pilot's abrupt maneuver (intentional swerve) and main gear collapse during the landing roll on a short grass strip.NTSB ANC94LA003Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 11AC · Kenney Lake, AKThe pilot's intentional VFR takeoff into instrument meteorological conditions which resulted in spatial disorientation and a loss of control. Factors in the accident were the weather and low light conditions.NTSB SEA94LA007Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Shoshoni, WYFuel exhaustion and the pilot in command's failure to refuel the aircraft.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 BFO93LA149Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLach Bensen B-8M · Fall River, MAFATIGUE FAILURE OF THE GYROCOPTER'S MAIN ROTOR CONTROL ARM. fACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: A LOOSE CLAMP ON THE ROTOR CONTROL ARM, DUE TO INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE OR INSPECTION, WHICH RESULTED IN CHAFING OF THE CONTROL ARM.NTSB ANC93LA165Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Kijik River, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper altitude during the low pass.NTSB NYC93LA172Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · Ashland, NHThe pilot's improper decision to leave the airplane unattended with the engine operating.NTSB CHI93FA322Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper J-3C-85 · Salol, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in an aerodynamic stall. The pilot's lack of recent flight experience is a related factor.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 NYC93LA149Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Portsmouth, OHThe pilot's inadequate start procedure which resulted in the airplane taxiing unmanned and its subsequent collision with a building. A factor is the pilot's failure to obtain assistance.NTSB LAX93LA313Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC-12D · Tehachapi, CAFuel starvation due to the pilot's failure to correctly position the fuel selector prior to departure, and his failure to maintain an adequate airspeed margin above stall while attempting to return to the runway. Factors in the accident were: the pilot's…NTSB CHI93LA293Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Oshkosh, WIThe pilot-in-command's not maintaining directional control. Factors include a crosswind, the pilot-in-command's not attaining compensation for wind conditions, and his lack of experience in this type of airplane.NTSB BFO93FA128Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-65 · Danbury, CTUndetermined.NTSB DEN93LA079Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-11 · Burkburnett, TXThe disconnection of the up elevator cable from the control horn. A factor was the incorrect installation of the bolt and castle nut by unknown maintenance personnel.NTSB ATL93LA125Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3 · Athens, GAThe dual student's improper application of wheel brakes prior to lowering the tail wheel and inadequate supervision by the CFI.NTSB CHI93LA236Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Waukesha, WIThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed above a stall.NTSB NYC93LA130Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Beach City, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his diverted attention which resulted in an inadvertent stall and inflight collision with the ground.NTSB DEN93LA071Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Watkins, COTotal loss of power resulting from a blocked carburetor fuel filter. A factor was: soft terrain encountered during the forced landing.NTSB ANC93LA091Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca AR11 · Anchorage, AKFailure of the student pilot to maintain directional control, which resulted in a ground swerve, and inadequate supervision by the flight instructor. A factor related to the accident was: the soft/wet (muddy) terrain at the edge of the runway.NTSB ATL93LA102Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Greensboro, NCThe pilot's improper use of carburetor heat during the flight. Factors were the carburetor icing conditions at the time of the accident, and trees at the forced landing siteNTSB SEA93LA111Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Walla Walla, WAThe premature landing flare by the pilot which resulted in a hard landing and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed above stall speed during the balked landing.NTSB ATL93LA071Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportKertesz Woody Pusher · Bradley, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during maneuvering flight, which resulted in a stall/spin and collision with the terrain.NTSB LAX93LA162Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3 · Buckeye, AZThe pilot's inadequate visual look-out and failure to maintain clearance from the wires. Lack of experience in the geographical (airport) area was a factor.NTSB CHI93LA100Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Mason City, IAExcessive braking by the dual student.NTSB SEA93FA029Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Medford, ORThe failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from wires while buzzing.NTSB ANC93LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe SL8 · Anchorage, AKThe failure of the pilot in command to maintain directional control of his airplane. A factor in the accident was the pilot in commands improper taxi speed.NTSB ATL93LA029Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7AC · Troy, TNThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning, his failure to attain a proper climb rate, and the inadvertent stalling of the aircraft while attempting to avoid high obstructions (trees). Factors were the rough, uneven runway conditions, the high obstructions,…NTSB LAX93LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC-12D · Mariposa, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain a sufficient airspeed margin while on final approach, and, after encountering a down draft, his failure to correct the resulting descent rate and maintain a glide path which would maintain obstacle clearance.NTSB FTW93LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Mcgregor, TXInadvertent stall by the pilot in command. Factors were the pilot's selection of the wrong runway, and the wind conditions.NTSB NYC93LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 11-AC · Columbus, OHThe pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane, resulting the airplane departing the runway and impacted with the VASI lights.NTSB ANC92LA180Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7AC · Homer, AKThe pilot in commands inflight planning/decision in selecting unsuitable terrain. A factor relating to the accident was the ditch.NTSB SEA92LA208Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Gates, ORThe excessive application of the brakes by the pilot in command. Factors contributing to the accident were the tailwind and the pilots visual (mis)perception of runway gradient.NTSB LAX92LA392Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Columbia, CAThe failure of the student to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the low speed portion of the landing roll. A factor in the accident was the lack of brake pedals at the instructor's seat position on the right side of the cockpit.NTSB SEA92LA188Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Snoqualmie, WAThe pilot's not maintaining control of the aircraft because of incapacitation resulting from both hypoglycemia/diet and loss of consciousness.NTSB NYC92LA175Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC-65 · Suffern, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's overconfidence in his abilities, and buzzing.NTSB NYC92LA163Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3 · Portsmouth, OHThe failure of the propeller leading edge as the result of corrosion and the subsequent forced landing on unsuitable terrain.NTSB BFO92LA087Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C · Frederick, MDThe pilot's improper use of carburetor heat resulting in the formation of carburetor ice. Carburetor icing weather conditions was a factor.NTSB NYC92LA135Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3 · Waynesville, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane on the ground due to his lack of experience in type of aircraft. This resulted in an unsuccessful aborted takeoff, the airplane veering off the runway and nosing over. A factor in this accident was the…NTSB NYC92LA132Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3 · Ocean City, MDThe pilot's inadequate visual look out for objects while taxing.NTSB FTW92LA149Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3-C-65 · Lake Dallas, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate climb speed which resulted in a stall & subsequent loss of aircraft control. Factors were the crosswind and gusting wind conditions.NTSB CHI92LA158Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca O-58B · Oshkosh, WIThe inadequate inspection by other maintenance personnel, and an inadequate preflight inspection by the pilot in command. A factor contributing to the accident was the reversal of the aileron cables.