NTSB investigations: Continental A&C65 series, AZ

67 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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'AZ' 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"

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NTSB GAA19CA568Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8 · Prescott, AZThe pilot's loss of directional control and subsequent overapplication of rudder pedal, which resulted in a runway excursion and the right wing striking the ground.Aug 30, 2019 · N25100 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA309Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12 · Sedona, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during landing in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a nose-over.Jun 2, 2019 · N44249 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA127Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8 · Casa Grande, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain yaw control and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during an aborted landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.Jan 5, 2019 · N71155 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR18FA228Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPietenpol Aircamper · Camp Verde, AZLoss of control for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine revealed no mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.Aug 18, 2018 · N88HK · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA338Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8 · Phoenix, AZThe pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent failure to maintain directional control during landing.Jun 12, 2018 · N2094B · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA298Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGarcia Benigno Baby ACE D · St. Johns, AZThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting, quartering tailwind conditions.May 23, 2018 · N4207D · Substantial damageNTSB WPR16LA017Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Prescott, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, and his inability to recover due to a malfunction of the tailwheel.Oct 24, 2015 · N25100 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR14CA202Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C 65 · Tucson, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.May 16, 2014 · N92090 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12CA287Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Paulden, AZThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.Jun 27, 2012 · N43087 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR09CA017Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper L-4 · Buckeye, AZAnother airplanes total loss of wheel brakes while taxing which resulted in the pilot of the other aircraft colliding with a standing aircraft. Contributing to the accident was the other airplanes low brake hydraulic fluid.Oct 19, 2008 · N87117 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB LAX08CA040Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEldredge Aircamper SDE · Sahuarita, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed. A contributing factor was the pilot's distraction due to the presence of an automobile, which appeared to encroach upon the runway environment.Dec 21, 2007 · N7229R · Substantial damageNTSB LAX07CA161Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 11AC · Glendale, AZThe private pilot's unstabilized approach and failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop. Also causal was the instructor's inadequate supervision and failure to take remedial action.May 12, 2007 · N85835 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX06CA276Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportInterstate S-1A · Buckeye, AZthe in-flight separation of the control stick. A contributing factor was the rough terrain for the forced landing, which resulted in a collapsed landing gear.Aug 1, 2006 · N28332 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX05CA256Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Benson, AZthe non-certificated pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.Aug 2, 2005 · N71780 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC04FA016Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Peoria, AZThe inadequate visual lookout by the pilots of both aircraft, which resulted in their failure to see-and-avoid each other's aircraft and a subsequent midair collision. A factor associated with the accident was the airplane pilot's failure to determine that…Dec 28, 2003 · N2094M · 2 aircraft · DestroyedNTSB LAX02FA188Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportFisher Celebrity · Chandler, AZfailure of the wing spars and the in-flight separation of the aircraft wing due to the builder's inadequate manufacture of this experimental aircraft. Also causal was the current owner/pilot's continued flight with known mechanical discrepancies.Jun 8, 2002 · N8205H · DestroyedNTSB LAX02FA120Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper J3F-65 · Parker, AZThe failure of the student to attain and maintain an adequate airspeed following liftoff, which resulted in a stall/mush condition. Also causal was the certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight and failure to take timely remedial…Mar 30, 2002 · N40770 · DestroyedNTSB LAX00LA046Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 11AC · Sedona, AZThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions and subsequent failure to maintain directional control of the airplane.Nov 29, 1999 · N3933E · Substantial damageNTSB LAX98LA217Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca Chief 65-CA · Phoenix, AZThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing rollout.Jun 29, 1998 · N34482 · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Apr 3, 1993 · N30503 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX92FA211Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BL · Chandler, AZAn excessive pull-up during departure and a failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was continued flight operations with known airworthiness deficiencies.May 19, 1992 · N26535 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX92T#A02Accident · No injuriesClass 3Final reportPiper J3 · San Carlos, AZJan 30, 1992 · N2BM · Substantial damageNTSB LAX90DUJ09Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportStits SA6B · Tucson, AZThe failure of the pilot to maintain aircraft control.Aug 23, 1990 · N4203 · Substantial damageNTSB 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.May 30, 1988 · N27463 · DestroyedNTSB LAX87LA269Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3 · Buckeye, AZThe acdnt occurred as the plt was maneuvering to land on a pvt airstrip located on a ranch. He rprtd that while in a right turn toward the rwy, the acft stalled & fell to the ground. No preimpact mechanical failure or malfunction was evident.Jul 16, 1987 · N42507 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX86LA132Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 11-AC · Standfield, AZAn Aeronca chief collided with a telephone pole on landing roll on a dirt road after a forced landing due to fuel exhaustion. The pilot reported that he was delayed approximately 45 minutes awaiting takeoff clearance by ground control with the engine running.…Mar 1, 1986 · N3236E · Substantial damageNTSB LAX85LA405Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3 C-65 · Grand Canyon, AZAfter departing pierce ferry, AZ the plt and his passenger flew east, up the Colorado river, at a low level towards kanab point. The plt's notes and charts show that the flt was to turn north for aprx 40 NM, with a refueling stop at kanab, UT. The bright…Sep 17, 1985 · N6566H · DestroyedNTSB LAX85LA099Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Chandler, AZThe PIC reported the 2nd plt was flying the acft at the time of the accident while they were practicing off arpt landings. On the second takeoff, the 2nd plt executed a course reversal turn to land opposite the direction of takeoff. The initial turn was to…Jan 7, 1985 · N84096 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX84LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Casa Grande, AZThe aircraft was equipped with brakes only on the left side. During a dual instructional flt, the student was landing the acft from the left seat. On the 4th landing, the acft encountered a reported right quartering gust of wind from the rear. The acft veered…Oct 18, 1983 · N2041B · Substantial damageNTSB LAX83LA281Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Tuba City, AZThe pilot had landed in a river bed due to an encounter with and downdrafts while flying in canyons. Then a storm and flash flood threatened so he decided to takeoff. During takeoff roll a wing struck river rocks.Jun 12, 1983 · N42762 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX80DUJ72Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Chandler, AZJun 25, 1980 · N28494 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX79DUJ67Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Tucson, AZApr 29, 1979 · N1338E · Substantial damageNTSB LAX79DUJ39Accident · Serious injuriesClosedAeronca 0-58B · Flagstaff, AZDec 31, 1978 · N33323 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX77FUJ79Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Scottsdale, AZAug 9, 1977 · N77881 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX77DUJ29Accident · Minor injuriesClosedTaylorcraft BC12-D · Laveen, AZNov 19, 1976 · N95641 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX76DUJ94Accident · No injuriesClosedTaylorcraft BC12-D · Laveen, AZJul 26, 1976 · N5208M · Substantial damageNTSB LAX76FUJ70Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Chandler, AZApr 24, 1976 · N1153B · Substantial damageNTSB LAX76DUJ63Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Mesa, AZFeb 24, 1976 · N45694 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX74DUJ58Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Tucson, AZMay 18, 1974 · N2834E · Substantial damageNTSB LAX74DUJ17Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 11AC · Scottsdale, AZAug 30, 1973 · N86210 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX73AL040Accident · 1 fatalClosedAeronca 7AC · Apache Jctn, AZFeb 25, 1973 · N2915E · DestroyedNTSB LAX73FUJ21Accident · No injuriesClosedTaylorcraft BC12-D · Yuma, AZAug 29, 1972 · N5136M · Substantial damageNTSB LAX72DUJ86Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper J3C-65 · Scottsdale, AZMar 11, 1972 · N4967V · Substantial damageNTSB LAX72DUJ53Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Mesa, AZSep 20, 1971 · N1153B · Substantial damageNTSB LAX71DUJ67Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Marana, AZMar 14, 1971 · N45675 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX71DUJ26Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 11AC · Scottsdale, AZSep 10, 1970 · N86210 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX71DUJ05Accident · Minor injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Coolidge, AZJul 13, 1970 · N85606 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX71DUJ22Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Quartzsite, AZApr 26, 1970 · N28488 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX70DUJ23Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 11AC · Tucson, AZApr 10, 1970 · N3439G · Substantial damageNTSB LAX70DUJ18Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Huachuca Cy, AZMar 3, 1970 · N45675 · Substantial damage