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 ERA14CA267Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportChampion Aeronca 7AC · Port Gibson, MSThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was sun glare.NTSB CEN14CA157Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Adrian, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll which resulted in the airplane ground looping.NTSB CEN14CA132Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12 D · Hartford, WIThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and failure to inspect the runway before departure.NTSB CEN14CA130Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12 D · Worthington, MNThe pilot's loss of control during a crosswind landing.NTSB ERA13CA435Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 65 CA · Thomaston, GAThe pilot's inadequate pre-flight planning and in-flight monitoring of the fuel level which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB CEN13LA567Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12 D · Laguna Park, TXThe pilot’s inadequate flare during landing, which resulted in a hard landing and the subsequent collapse of the left main landing gear.NTSB ERA13LA397Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 65CA · Hardwick, VTThe improper maintenance of the carburetor, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to carburetor flooding.NTSB ERA13FA372Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Taunton, MAThe pilot/owner’s inadequate preflight inspection and inadequate pretakeoff check of the flight controls, which resulted in a takeoff with the rudder gust lock installed. Contributing to the accident was the pilot-rated passenger’s failure to detect that the…NTSB CEN13LA490Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D1 · Eastport, MIA fuel leak in the engine compartment and subsequent fire, the source of which could not be determined because of extensive postaccident fire damage.NTSB WPR13CA365Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Independence, ORThe pilot's improper flare with a crosswind condition, and unsuccessful attempt to correct a bounced landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent nose over.NTSB CEN13CA453Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Ellinwood, KSThe pilot failed to maintain directional control during takeoff.NTSB ANC13CA062Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 11AC · Kodiak, AKThe loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot's failure to continue the use of carburetor heat after experiencing carburetor ice.NTSB ERA13CA286Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Orangeburg, SCThe inadvertent slippage of the pilot's foot off the right rudder pedal, resulting in a loss of directional control on the ground, and the pilot's overly aggressive application of wheel brakes, resulting in a nose over.NTSB ERA13CA234Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Selma, NCThe instructor pilot’s inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in a collision with power lines and then the ground.NTSB ERA13LA221Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 11AC · Hoosick Falls, NYThe failure of the left wing attachment bracket weld due to inadequate welding by unknown maintenance personnel.NTSB CEN13CA224Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 65C · Grand Rapids, MNThe student pilot’s failure to adequately lock the primer before takeoff and the flight instructor's failure to verify that the primer was adequately locked.NTSB WPR13CA150Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Madera, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB WPR13CA133Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Lebanon, ORThe pilot’s failure to compensate for a crosswind during initial climb, which resulted in a loss of control.NTSB WPR13CA088Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Rialto, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while taxiing in gusting wind conditions.NTSB WPR13FA083Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Oceano, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control and his improper decision to begin a low-level maneuver at an altitude that was not sufficient for recovery before ground impact. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment from marijuana use.NTSB CEN13FA078Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Clutier, IAThe pilot’s failure to monitor, recognize, and identify obstacles on approach to landing, which resulted in an inadvertent collision with power lines. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s expectation and assumption that there were no above-ground…NTSB CEN12FA601Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Brighton, MIThe pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed following a partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of airplane control. Contributing to the severity of…NTSB WPR12LA367Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 11AC · Pacoima, CAA total loss of engine power on approach for landing due to a combination of the low fuel level and fuel contamination.NTSB ERA12LA507Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Clifford, PAPartial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB ERA12FA491Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSilvaire Luscombe 8A · St. Petersburg, FLThe flight instructor’s and the pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed after a partial loss of engine power after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of airplane…NTSB ERA12CA490Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Winter Haven, FLThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB CEN12LA477Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Leander, TXThe partial loss of engine power due to carburetor ice accumulation, which resulted in the airplane’s reduced climb performance and subsequent impact with trees off the end of the runway.NTSB ERA12CA430Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Camden, TNThe pilot's failure to properly secure the airplane before hand-propping the engine for startup.NTSB WPR12CA287Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Paulden, AZThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB CEN12CA391Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Mexico, MOThe airplane's encounter with a downdraft during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CEN12LA306Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Marion, ARThe partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB ERA12LA335Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · South Canaan, PAThe pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff during shifting wind conditions.NTSB ERA12CA281Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Plantation Key, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate control of the airplane and ensure clearance from trees.NTSB ERA12CA245Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Clearwater, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB ERA12CA235Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Douglas, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the tailwheel-equipped airplane.NTSB WPR12LA122Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBowers Fly Baby 1-A · Fallbrook, CAThe pilot did not maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll.NTSB ERA12CA140Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Umatilla, FLA failure of the left main landing gear due to a preexisting crack and corrosion, which resulted in a loss of directional control during landing.NTSB CEN12CA117Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8E · Atchison, KSThe pilot's inadequate directional control during the landing roll.NTSB ERA12CA019Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Manassas, VAThe pilot did not maintain adequate airspeed while turning to the downwind leg, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and spin.NTSB ERA12CA035Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican Champion 7AC · Berkley, MAThe pilot did not maintain clearance from a tree during the final approach in solar glare conditions.NTSB ERA12CA022Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 0-58A · Westmoreland, TNThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain clearance from an obstacle during takeoff.NTSB ERA12FA017Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Dixie, GAMaintenance personnel’s improper installation of the No. 2 cylinder’s connecting rod, which resulted in the disconnection of the rod and a subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB WPR11CA432Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Lancaster, CAThe student pilot’s inadequate flare resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision.NTSB CEN11CA689Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3L-65 · Gainesville, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during taxi, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB CEN11LA614Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Valparaiso, INThe pilot’s loss of directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the wear in the tailwheel assembly.NTSB CEN11CA613Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft DCO-65 · Higginsville, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing and his failure to maintain clearance from trees during the attempted aborted landing.NTSB CEN11LA688Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Berryville, TXThe pilot did not maintain control of the airplane during a forced landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR11LA416Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8 · Lincoln, CAThe passenger's accidental fall while turning the propeller by hand to start the engine.NTSB WPR11LA391Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Cowiche, WAA partial loss of engine power during maneuvering flight due to an exhaust valve failure.NTSB WPR11LA487Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Fortuna, CAThe unexpected engine start during hand propping, which resulted in a serious injury. Contributing to the accident was the lack of communication between the pilot and the individual hand propping the engine.