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 MIA89LA047Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 11AC · Tampa, FLThe plt stated that he failed to maintain directional control during landing in a crosswind. He further stated that he aggravated the loss of control by over-application of the controls and adding full throttle which led to the aircraft departing the rwy and…NTSB BFO89LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Dublin, WVThe pilot was attempting to hand prop his acft without any assistance. He stated he chocked both the front and back of the right main gear. After several unsuccessful attempts the engine finally started. The acft ran at what the pilot described as sounding…NTSB DEN89LA032Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12D · Carrizozo, NMThe private plt said his Taylorcraft was secured to the ramp by 3 chains. He tried to hand start the engine, with no one at the controls, and the throttle full open. The engine started, the acft broke the right wing tie down ring, and straightened an 's' hook…NTSB MKC89FA011Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Harrisonville, MOThe plt elected to fly in winds that were gusting from the northwest. He stated that while taking off to the north, he was maintaining a normal rate of climb & airspeed, but at aprx 100 ft AGL, the acft enctrd a sudden severe downdraft & was slammed to the…NTSB ANC89LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Eureka Lodge, AKThe pilot was attempting to land at dusk on a snow covered, unlighted private airstrip. He stated that he was attempting to land as close to the landing threshold as possible to avoid a large bump in the middle of the runway. He misjudged his approach and…NTSB SEA88LA185Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Coeur D'Alene, IDWhen pax became ill, plt elected to land in a pasture. Gear contacted dirt mound hidden by tall grass, separating gear.NTSB ATL88LA250Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Surf City, NCA landing was attempted at a private turf strip in gusty wind conditions. At level off for a 3-point landing on rwy 24, the right wing was lifted sharply by a wind gust. Right aileron and rudder were applied and power was added to go-around. As the airplane…NTSB MKC88DCA03Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Painton, MOPilot did not maintian the proper decent rate on the final approach to the airport.NTSB ANC88LA117Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Rainy Pass, AKThe plt attempted to fly thru Rainy Pass, AK, but said he flew up the wrong valley. As he contd, the acft got into a situation where the plt was unable to turn around or outclimb rising terrain. Subsequently, the acft crash landed on the mountain side at an…NTSB SEA88LA161Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Shelton, WAThe pilot reported a complete loss of power in cruise flight while ferrying an aircraft to its home base after an annual inspection. The pilot landed in a small field of rye crop. The pilot stated that the size of the field precluded a normal approach. The…NTSB BFO88LA074Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 11AC · Gaithersburg, MDThe pilot reported that the local winds were varying from 340 degrees to 360 degrees at 12 knots gusting to 20 knots. The pilot stated that he lost directional control due to gusty winds while on landing roll. The aircraft contacted a VASI light and then a…NTSB DEN88FA186Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Dimock, SDThe plt was giving airplane rides to some neighbors from his private airstrip. He had just taken off with a new pax. A witness reported observing the acft skimming close to the ground after liftoff, and then the acft climbed quickly. The acft then banked…NTSB CHI88FA206Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAeronca 7CCM · Barker, NYThe pilot in command failed to maintain control of the airplane.NTSB CHI88FA192Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Pierz, MNPilot failed to maintain adequate control of the aircraft while maneuvering at a low altitude, resulting in a stall and collision with the ground. A factor contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent flight experience and training.NTSB DEN88LA178Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Clinton, MTThe plt rprtd that drg takeoff from rwy 25, the winds were from 270 deg at 10 gusting 15 KTS. He stated that drg the initial climb, the airplane enctrd a severe windshear. Subsequently, he lost control & the acft struck the ground in a 40 deg nose down, 70…NTSB CHI88LA184Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3 · Waynesville, OHDuring a dual instructional flight for the purpose of practicing takeoffs and landings with a pre-solo student, the instructor pilot failed to maintain adequate aircraft control and visual lookout, and the aircraft departed the right side of the runway,…NTSB FTW88DPA05Accident · No injuriesFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Burleson, TXThe airplane was on downwind when the pilot pulled on the carburetor heat and reduced the RPM. When he reapplied power, the engine would not respond. During the forced landing, the pilot got the airplane on the airport but hit the right wing and tailwheel on…NTSB CHI88LA172Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Greenfield, INDuring a dual instructional flight for purpose of practicing landings in a conventional gear aircraft, the student pilot abruptly nosed the aircraft toward the turf runway. The instructor pilot did not take remedial action and the aircraft struck the ground,…NTSB CHI88LA173Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3 · Minneapolis, MNWhile practicing a landing on a solo instructional flight, the student pilot allowed the aircraft to drift off the left side of the runway and strike the VASI lights. The student pilot had only flown 2 hours, including 10 takeoffs and landings, in the past 90…NTSB CHI88LA155Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Hillsboro, OHAfter making a low pass down a private strip, the aircraft experienced a wire strike followed by an uncontrolled descent into the ground. The pilot stated that his attention was diverted by the owner of the strip.NTSB LAX88LA242Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3 · Rialto, CADuring a local flight, the engine quit while descending to the airport. A forced landing was made on a road where during the landing roll a gust of wind pushed the airplane off the road. The airplane ground looped, collided with the terrain and nosed over.…NTSB CHI88DEX06Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper J3 · Bedford, INAircraft was in cruise flight at 1000 feet AGL when the pilot heard a backfire from the engine followed by immediate and total loss of power. Forced landing was made in rugged, rocky terrain. Landing gear sheared off on rollout. Investigation revealed failure…NTSB CHI88LA142Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7BCM · Kenosha, WIThe pilot was picking up the aircraft after being serviced when approximately 20 minutes after taking off the engine quit. The pilot was forced to make an emergency landing in a field. During the landing sequence the aircraft contacted some trees at the edge…NTSB CHI88LA140Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Portage, WIDuring taxi from landing the pilot failed to maintain adequate visual lookout and taxied onto a runway in front of an aircraft on its landing roll. The pilot stated that as he approached the other runway his visibility was restricted by a stand of trees, and…NTSB BFO88LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Capon Bridge, WVLoss of power because of carburetor ice which obstructed airflow to the engine. The aircraft nosed over on landing because of soft terrain and high grass. The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat is a contributing factor.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 CHI88DEM06Accident · No injuriesFinal reportKoopsen Miller Sport II · Lake City, MIJust prior to turning on final approach to land, the pilot experienced a complete loss of power. He continued the approach but decelerated more rapidly than he anticipated and was unable to clear a stand of trees on the approach path. Examination revealed a…NTSB CHI88LA127Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft L-2 · Three Rivers, MIThe owner of the acft stated that he released the acft to the PIC so that he could 'checkout' another plt and help her with her tailwheel landings. During their fourth tkof, the plt being checked out attempted to climb out of ground effect with insufficient…NTSB CHI88LA126Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Aledo, ILDuring takeoff roll the pilot reported he experienced a loss of directional control and elected to lift the aircraft off the ground prematurely in an effort to avoid running into a cornfield. Unable to establish the proper rate of climb, and unable to clear…NTSB MKC88DCQ03Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportAeronca 11AC · Ada, KSThe a/c contacted powerlines about 25 feet AGL, contacted a tree, broke another powerline, and then crashed into a pickup truck. No evidence of preimpact mechanical problems were found with either airframe or powerplant. A toxicological test of the pilot…NTSB LAX88FA204Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BL65 · Eloy, AZFailure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft during takeoff climb resulting in an inadvertent spiral. Contributing to this accident was the pilot's lack of total experience in the aircraft make and model.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 ATL88LA163Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Canfield, OHThe plt reported that the he elected to go-around after realizing he was going to land long. A gust of wind lifted up the left wing as he initiated the go-around, and he lost control of the airplane. It subsequently impacted the terrain on the right side of…NTSB ANC88LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7DC · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot stated that during the takeoff run on the frozen field the aircraft struck a snow berm causing the aircraft to ground loop.NTSB FTW88LA088Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Bonham, TXOne airplane was taxiing out for departure at the same time two others were coming in to land. The first airplane landed and did a 180 on the runway to taxi back to the parking area. This required the second airplane to go-around. The airplane taxiing in…NTSB NYC88LA113Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3 · Downingtown, PAThe pilot was performing touch and go wheel landings. During an approach the pilot came in too low and the right main landing gear impacted an electric power pole. The pilot landed the aircraft on a grass strip with only the left main gear then flipped…NTSB ATL88FA118Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportChampion 7BCM · Bishopville, SCThe student pilot, carrying a passenger, attempted a low level maneuver, and stalled the aircraft. He was unable to recover in the altitude available and the aircraft struck the ground. Toxicological tests on the blood/urine were done on the PIC. The blood…NTSB SEA88LA075Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3 · Newberg, ORThe pilot had not flown for over five years and was doing multiple touch and goes in order to prepare for his biennial flight review. While on a landing rollout the engine ceased operating. The pilot exited the aircraft and began hand propping the engine. The…NTSB MKC88LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8-A · Chillicothe, MODuring a ldg attempt, acft touched down and swerved abruptly. Loss of control was experienced by PIC, and acft made a 180 degree turn on the runway. PIC stated the brakes may have been frozen, as he had taxied thru standing water during departure.NTSB MIA88FA025Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft DC-65 · Davie, FLShortly after takeoff during the crosswind to downwind turn at an alt of aprx 50 ft, the acft stalled, spun to the left, & due to the low altitude the plt was unable to recover prior to impact in a left wing low nose down attitude. Postcrash examination of…NTSB NYC88LA007Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3 · Island Falls, METhe Piper J-3 cub experienced a power loss while cruising at an altitude described by witnesses as just above the trees. The aircraft was destroyed and the pilot was fatally injured. Examination of the engine disclosed that that fuel drain valve on the fuel…NTSB FTW87FA223Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Greenwood, LAThe pilot touched down briefly in a small clearing which he had prevously driven to by automobile. He then lifted off and started a climbout. Two separate electrical power lines were located just inside a tree line which was very close to the previously…NTSB LAX87LA340Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper JC3-65 · Sacramento, CAThe pilot was observed to be flying at a very low altitude by two separate witnesses. They stated that he was flying and maneuvering at approximately 15-20 feet AGL and buzzing powerlines. The pilot stated that he can not remember what happened and that the…NTSB ATL87LA246Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Greenville, KYThe flt was being conducted as part of a 'clown act' at an air show. The eng lost pwr shortly after takeoff as the plt was performing pitching maneuvers. He unsuccessfully attempted to regain pwr by 'pumping' the throttle. The airplane subsequently impacted…NTSB DEN87LA229Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Manila, UTThe student plt was landing at an uncontrolled airport with an asphalt runway 5300 x 60 ft oriented 250 degrees. She said she made 3 passes over the airport to check for conditions and then executed a normal landing. Shortly after touchdown the aircraft…NTSB NYC87LA239Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC-12D · Bingham, METhe plt rprtd he was taking off from a lake & was climbing thru about 200-300 ft AGL when the acft enctrd a severe downdraft. Subsequently, the float plane collided with rising terrain. No preimpact part failure or malfunction was rprtd. The plt rprtd the…NTSB CHI87FA177Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Morris, MNThe plt was ferrying the acft from Ohio to Alaska. While en route, he stopped & refueled at Morris, MN. After he took off, the plane crashed in an open field about 1/2 mi from the arpt. No known witnesses saw the acdnt, but a passerby found the acft on its…NTSB FTW87DPA04Accident · No injuriesFinal reportRoe/Pietenpol Aircamper · Arlington, TXAs the plt was landing, he applied excessively hard braking & the acft nosed over. No pre-acdnt part failure or malfunction was evident.NTSB ATL87LA220Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Columbus, OHThe plt experienced a loss of directional control on ldg as the tailwheel touched down, and he executed a go-around. On the 2nd ldg attempt, the airplane veered off the rwy, traveled across a grassy area, and impacted a parked C-172. Post-crash exam of the…NTSB BFO87FA048Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Saluda, VAWhile climbing thru aprx 400 to 500 ft after takeoff, the plt made a slight rgt turn which was flwd by a left bank. After moving the control stick for a left bank, it jammed to the left & was restricted in fore & aft movement. The plt applied full rgt rudder…