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NTSB investigations: Continental A&C65 series, AL

50 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.

Defining event

Finding

Phase of flight

Aircraft model

Cases per year

19642026

NTSB investigations: Continental A&C65 series, AL per year, 1964–2026: 50 cases
1964	2
1965	2
1966	4
1967	3
1968	2
1969	4
1970	3
1971	1
1972	4
1973	4
1974	1
1977	2
1978	1
1979	2
1985	1
1991	2
1992	1
1995	2
1996	1
1998	1
2001	1
2003	3
2019	2
2020	1

Where

Latest cases

Query with SQL

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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'AL' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' AND 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

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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'AL' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
    AND 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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'AL' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  AND 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

Run 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 ERA20CA293Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportWag Aero Cubby · Pell City, ALThe flight instructor’s inadequate remedial action following the student pilot’s loss of directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent nose over.Aug 6, 2020 · N30492 · Substantial damage NTSB ERA20LA023Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper J3C · Grand Bay, ALA loss of engine power during initial climb due to carburetor ice that formed during an extended ground delay, and the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat before initiating the takeoff.Oct 27, 2019 · N7009H · Substantial damage NTSB GAA19CA539Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C · Winfield, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain proper wind correction input during taxi in a gusting tailwind, which resulted in a nose over.Sep 4, 2019 · N7326H · Substantial damage NTSB ATL03LA146Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca BL-7-AC · Pell City, ALThe pilots failure to maintain airspeed that resulted in the loss of control and the subsequent collision with the ground.Sep 24, 2003 · N83608 · Substantial damage NTSB ATL03LA116Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportButler Bowers Fly Baby 1A · Lincoln, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering resulting in a stall.Jul 3, 2003 · N197DE · Destroyed NTSB ATL03LA059Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Gordo, ALFatigue failure of the crankshaft.Mar 7, 2003 · N1648E · Substantial damage NTSB MIA02FA001Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportChampion 7AC/BCM · Woodstock, ALThe failure of the pilot to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering at a low altitude, resulting in an uncontrolled descent and inflight collision with the terrain.Oct 7, 2001 · N82049 · Destroyed NTSB MIA98FA162Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC-12D · Mccalla, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in a stall.May 14, 1998 · N96750 · Substantial damage 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.Jul 28, 1996 · N3905E · Substantial damage NTSB ATL95LA102Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBurchfield Rose Parakeet · Tuscaloosa, ALThe pilot's inadequate preflight. Factors in the accident were the previous wing damage, and the obstruction of air flow over the aileron.Jun 2, 1995 · N2125 · Substantial damage NTSB ATL95LA071Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Dauphin Island, ALThe pilot's improper use of the rudder control which resulted in a stall, and improper use of the elevator control, in that he maintained back pressure after the stall entry, keeping the airplane in a stalled conditions.Mar 24, 1995 · N83796 · Substantial damage NTSB ATL92LA036Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMosley HS GN-1 · Cullman, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain a safe flying speed.Jan 11, 1992 · N3202F · Substantial damage NTSB ATL91FA138Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Mobile, ALThe failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed and his subsequent inadvertent stall during his attempt to return to the departure runway. A factor was the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Jul 20, 1991 · N96802 · Destroyed NTSB ATL91LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 11AC · Union Springs, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve.Feb 16, 1991 · N85880 · Substantial damage NTSB ATL85FA169Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8-A · Columbiana, ALThe airstrip is used primarily as a gliderport and at the time of the accident, traffic was being controlled by a person on the ground using handsignals. N28428 proceeded on to the rwy to takeoff as the ultralight was on final apch. Both plts observed the…May 18, 1985 · N28428 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB MIA80DKJ13Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 11AC · Cottondale, ALNov 15, 1979 · N9180E · Substantial damage NTSB MIA79DKJ51Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Pell City, ALJul 4, 1979 · N85663 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA79DKJ12Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Opp, ALNov 16, 1978 · N83644 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA77FKJ30Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper J3 · Graysville, ALApr 16, 1977 · N30451 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA77DKJ25Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Moundville, ALApr 4, 1977 · N1609K · Substantial damage NTSB MIA74DKJ53Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Ft Payne, ALApr 29, 1974 · N1208E · Substantial damage NTSB MIA74DKJ19Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Vallermosa Sp, ALAug 25, 1973 · N85162 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA74DKJ18Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Clanton, ALAug 25, 1973 · N83608 · Substantial damage NTSB IAD73A1006Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper J3 · Brundidge, ALMar 24, 1973 · N98633 · Destroyed NTSB MIA73AM091Accident · 2 fatalClosedLuscombe 8A · Greensboro, ALMar 14, 1973 · N71509 · Destroyed NTSB MIA72DKJ62Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Corner, ALJun 4, 1972 · N85188 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA72DKJ58Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Pell City, ALJun 4, 1972 · N77837 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA72DKJ60Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Selma, ALMay 31, 1972 · N4160E · Substantial damage NTSB MIA72DKJ51Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Atmore, ALApr 9, 1972 · N2821E · Substantial damage NTSB MIA71AM095Accident · 1 fatalClosedAeronca 7BCM · Headland, ALMay 9, 1971 · N1147E · Destroyed NTSB MIA71DKJ06Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 11AC · Evergreen, ALJul 28, 1970 · N3404E · Substantial damage NTSB MIA70DKJ34Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8F · Tuscaloosa, ALMay 12, 1970 · N1057K · Substantial damage NTSB MIA70DKJ16Accident · Minor injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Ozark, ALMar 16, 1970 · N2611E · Substantial damage NTSB MIA70D0043Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 65-CA · Enterprise, ALJun 27, 1969 · N31899 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA69D0455Accident · No injuriesClosedTermite BR-44 · Gadsden, ALApr 26, 1969 · N3101 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA69F0425Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper J-3 · Laceys Spring, ALMar 20, 1969 · N58378 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA69D0371Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Bessemer, ALFeb 19, 1969 · N1145B · Substantial damage NTSB MIA68A0103Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper J3C-65 · Montgomery, ALJun 8, 1968 · N65886 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA68D0384Accident · No injuriesClosedTaylorcraft BC12-D · Oak Grove, ALJan 21, 1968 · N95779 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA68A0048Accident · Minor injuriesClosedAeronca 11AC · Athens, ALNov 18, 1967 · N3719E · Substantial damage NTSB MIA68D0193Accident · No injuriesClosedTaylorcraft BC12 · Millry, ALSep 17, 1967 · N34238 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA68D0054Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper J-3 · Dothan, ALJul 1, 1967 · N42999 · Destroyed NTSB MIA67F0388Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 11AC · Centre, ALDec 17, 1966 · N85873 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA67D0312Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper L-4 · Guntersville, ALNov 24, 1966 · N42933 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA67D0300Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 11AC · Weaver, ALOct 8, 1966 · N9618E · Substantial damage NTSB MIA67D0242Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper J-3 · Florence, ALSep 24, 1966 · N98069 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA66F0390Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Bay Minette, ALDec 26, 1965 · N71928 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA65F0048Accident · Minor injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Ozark, ALFeb 23, 1965 · N84373 · Substantial damage NTSB UNK64X3442Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper J3C · Headland, ALAug 17, 1964 · N92304 · Substantial damage NTSB UNK64X0242Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Troy, ALJan 14, 1964 · N81412 · Substantial damage