NTSB investigations: Continental A&C65 series, AR
68 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.
Cases per year
| 1964 | 4 |
|---|---|
| 1965 | 1 |
| 1966 | 3 |
| 1967 | 2 |
| 1968 | 1 |
| 1969 | 3 |
| 1970 | 1 |
| 1971 | 5 |
| 1973 | 3 |
| 1974 | 2 |
| 1975 | 4 |
| 1976 | 6 |
| 1977 | 2 |
| 1979 | 2 |
| 1981 | 3 |
| 1982 | 2 |
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1989 | 2 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 2 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 4 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2025 | 2 |
Where
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Query with SQL
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\" = 'AR' 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" = 'AR' 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" 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 CEN25LA312Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12 · Ozark, ARThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a tree which resulted in the right wing impacting the tree and a subsequent collision with trees and terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to operate the airplane at a low altitude over…NTSB CEN25LA132Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12 · Russellville, ARThe failure of the U.S. Army helicopter pilots to yield the right-of-way to the landing airplane, which resulted in the airplane encountering wake turbulence emitted from the three departing U.S. Army helicopters, a subsequent loss of directional control, and…NTSB CEN24LA044Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAeronca 7AC · DeWitt, ARThe pilot’s loss of airplane directional control while landing.NTSB CEN22LA174Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Paragould, ARThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing which resulted in a ground loop.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 DFW07CA035Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Humnoke, ARThe loss of engine power during initial takeoff climb for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB DFW06CA200Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 11AC · Searcy, ARThe student pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing wind conditions and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action to maintain directional control. A contributing factor was the crosswind.NTSB DFW06FA184Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper J3 · Walnut Ridge, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and the subsequent stall. Contributing factors were the low altitude and impairment due to drugs.NTSB DFW06LA159Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Stugartt, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from high brush during takeoff. Contributing factors were the short runway and the high density altitude.NTSB DFW05CA246Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Guion, ARThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW04FA083Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Wrightsville, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed sufficient for flight resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin on the downwind leg of the traffic pattern.NTSB CHI03LA189Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBowers Fly Baby · Altus, ARA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors associated with the accident were the tree and evasive maneuver performed during the forced landing.NTSB FTW01LA097Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Roe, ARthe inadvertent stall by the pilot while maneuvering at low altitude. A contributory factor was the tailwind.NTSB FTW00LA247Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca BL7-AC · Hot Springs, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain control during landing. A factor was the wind gusts.NTSB FTW98LA233Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Sheridan, ARThe inadvertent engine start due to the pilot's failure to ensure that the magneto switch was in the OFF position when he was attempting to clear the flooded engine. A factor was the pilot's improper starting procedure, which resulted in flooding the engine.NTSB FTW98LA228Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 65-C · Ozark, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control.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 FTW96FA243Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAeronca 65-CA · Lonoke, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control.NTSB FTW96LA194Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7AC · Pine Bluff, ARthe pilot's failure to follow proper starting procedures, and an inadequate tie-down.NTSB FTW95LA190Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrunska Earl J Baby ACE D · Paris, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain minimum required airspeed for flight, resulting in an inadvertent stall. A factor was the partial loss of power for undetermined reasons.NTSB MKC90LA140Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3 · Clarksville, ARFailure of the pilot to maintain flying speed.NTSB MKC89LA192Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPietenpol AIR Camper B4A · Horatio, ARImproper use of carburetor heat by the pilot, which resulted in carburetor ice. A factor related to the accident was: carburetor icing conditions.NTSB MKC89LA151Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3 "CUB" · Morrilton, ARThe abrupt handling of the airplane by the pilot. He failed to maintain airspeed and inadvertantly stalled and spun the airplane at an altitude insufficient for recovery.NTSB MKC86LA067Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Jacksonville, ARThe pilot was attempting a takeoff from a sod strip in an Aeronca tail dragger aircraft in gusty wind conditions. The air strip runway is situated along a north-south heading with the rptd winds fm 290 degrees magnetic at 13 knots with gusts to 18 knots. As…NTSB FTW82FPG14Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Lehi, ARThe acft was believed to have departed the west memphis arpt at approximately 1900. The acft was found at approximately 2000 in an open field 2 mi sw of the arpt. The acft had collided with the ground very hard in a nose down condition. Neither occupant…NTSB FTW82FPG13Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Parkin, ARThe pilot departed presidents isle, TN with about 1/4 tank of fuel (3.5 gal) and proceeded en route with a planned stop at wynne, AR for fuel. Prior to reaching wynne, heavy rain was encountered and a landing was made at a private airport near Parkin, AR. The…NTSB FTW81FPG60Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper J3C-65 · Almyra, ARNTSB FTW81FA123Accident · 2 fatalClosedLuscombe 8A · N Little Rock, ARNTSB FTW81DPG43Accident · Serious injuriesClosedJunior Ace 6E · Salem, ARNTSB FTW79FPG44Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper J3C-65 · Crawfordsville, ARNTSB FTW79FPG29Accident · No injuriesClosedBowers Fly · N Little Rock, ARNTSB FTW77FPG91Accident · 1 fatalClosedAeronca 7AC · Slovak, ARNTSB FTW77FPG58Accident · Serious injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Almond, ARNTSB FTW76DPH05Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Little Rock, ARNTSB FTW76DPG91Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Searcy, ARNTSB FTW76FPG84Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Mountain Home, ARNTSB FTW76AF100Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper J3C · Fordyce, ARNTSB FTW76DPG64Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Van Buren, ARNTSB FTW76FPG43Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Conway, ARNTSB FTW76DPG38Accident · No injuriesClosedTaylorcraft BC12-D · De Witt, ARNTSB FTW76FPG14Accident · 1 fatalClosedTaylorcraft BC12-D · Little Rock, ARNTSB FTW75DRJ26Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper J3C-65 · Texarkana, ARNTSB FTW75FPG34Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Lake City, ARNTSB FTW74FPG62Accident · Minor injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Lake City, ARNTSB FTW74FPG56Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 11AC · Benton, ARNTSB FTW74FPG21Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Van Buren, ARNTSB FTW74DPG17Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper J-3 · Stuttgart, ARNTSB FTW74FPG01Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-11 · Lewisville, ARNTSB FTW72FPG48Accident · No injuriesClosedTaylorcraft BC1265 · Benton, ARNTSB FTW72AF016Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper J3C-65 · Springdale, AR