NTSB investigations: Continental A&C65 series, CO
47 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 | 2 |
|---|---|
| 1965 | 2 |
| 1966 | 3 |
| 1967 | 1 |
| 1969 | 4 |
| 1971 | 1 |
| 1972 | 3 |
| 1973 | 1 |
| 1974 | 2 |
| 1975 | 3 |
| 1976 | 1 |
| 1977 | 1 |
| 1978 | 1 |
| 1980 | 1 |
| 1981 | 1 |
| 1982 | 2 |
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 3 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 |
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\" = 'CO' 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" = 'CO' 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 CEN26LA169Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportLuscombe 8E · Meeker, COThe pilot’s inability to maintain climb performance and clearance from terrain due to the airplane’s encounter with windshear during takeoff.NTSB CEN25LA403Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAeronca 11AC · Longmont, COThe pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the pilot’s improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CEN21LA006Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Salida, COThe student pilot’s loss of directional control during takeoff and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a steel object.NTSB GAA16CA058Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Greeley, COThe pilot of the following airplane failed to maintain adequate spacing during the taxi to the runway, resulting in a collision with the lead airplane.NTSB CEN09CA249Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C · Montrose, COThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.NTSB CEN09CA001Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Greeley, COThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll resulting in a ground loop. Contributing to the accident was the lack of remedial action from the flight instructor.NTSB DEN07CA099Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Erie, COThe student pilot's failure to maintain direction control during the landing roll.NTSB DEN06LA099Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Parker, COthe flight instructor's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering resulting in an inadvertent stall and subsequent impact with terrain. Contributing factors were the high density altitude, rising terrain, and improper in-flight planning.NTSB DEN06LA037Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportInterstate S-1A · Rocky Ford, COthe pilot's failure to use tie downs before attempting to hand-start the engine. A contributing factor was his failure to seek adequate assistance.NTSB DEN06LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Berthoud, COthe pilot's improper in-flight decision making which resulted in loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors are the transmission wires and the metal pole.NTSB DEN05FA101Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Marble, COthe pilot's improper decision to perform a go-around, and failure to maintain clearance from terrain and obstacles during a go-around. Factors contributing to the accident include the pilot's lack of recency of experience and lack of mountain flying…NTSB DEN05LA069Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Englewood, COThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing factors were crosswind weather conditions and a lack of familiarity with the aircraft.NTSB DEN04CA100Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Limon, COthe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation. A contributing factor was the soft terrain in the takeoff area.NTSB FTW97LA298Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Castle Rock, COA partial loss of engine power due to a cylinder exhaust valve jammed in the open position from excessive carbon deposits. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain on which to make a forced landing.NTSB FTW95LA312Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C · Englewood, COA partial power loss due to a stuck number four exhaust valve. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB DEN93LA071Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Watkins, COTotal loss of power resulting from a blocked carburetor fuel filter. A factor was: soft terrain encountered during the forced landing.NTSB DEN86LA186Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Salida, COAccording to the plt, upon entering the mountain pass, the acft he was piloting encountered downdrafts from which he was unable to recover. The plt stated he bled off airspeed until contact with the trees. A local flt instructor who witnessed the accident…NTSB DEN84LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Parker, CODuring the takeoff portion of a touch & go, the eng went to idle 15 ft AGL. The plt made a left turn & landed in a fieldcollapsing the landing gear. Investigation of the wreckage revealed that the carburetor was hanging in place by the throttle & mixture…NTSB DEN83LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · La Junta, COThe student pilot elected to practice touch-and-go landings on runway 12. He reported that after landing, he began to set the trim and prepare to takeoff, when the tail popped up and he could hear the wind whistling. Reportedly, he applied full power, but the…NTSB DEN82DA185Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportPiper J-3 C65 · Durango, COThe pilot reported that he took off with the doors latched open, and after lift-off, the aircraft failed to exceed 42 mph. He reported that an altitude of about 150 ft was attained. Due to the lack of performance and fearful of obstructions ahead, the pilot…NTSB DEN81FTE63Accident · Minor injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Byers, CONTSB DEN80FA045Accident · 2 fatalClosedTaylorcraft BC12D · Loma, CONTSB DEN78FTE79Accident · No injuriesClosedTaylorcraft BC1265 · Boulder, CONTSB DEN77FTE54Accident · No injuriesClosedLusgombe 8A · Littleton, CONTSB DEN76FTE99Accident · Serious injuriesClosedLuscombe 8E · Loma, CONTSB DEN76FTE41Accident · No injuriesClosedTaylorcraft BC12-D · Aurora, CONTSB DEN76FTE22Accident · Minor injuriesClosedAeronca 058B · Aurora, CONTSB DEN75FTE63Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Ft.Collins, CONTSB DEN74DTE90Accident · Serious injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Grant, CONTSB DEN74DTE75Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper J-3 · Delta, CONTSB DEN74DTE38Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca L-3 · Stratton, CONTSB DEN73FTE13Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper J3C-65 · Berthoud, CONTSB DEN73DTE07Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Canon City, CONTSB DEN73DTE03Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Englewood, CONTSB DEN71DXD61Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Englewood, CONTSB DEN70D0129Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Aurora, CONTSB DEN70D0114Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper J3C-65 · Denver, CONTSB DEN70D0020Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper J3C-65 · Aurora, CONTSB DEN70D0013Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Sedalia, CONTSB DEN68A0010Accident · 2 fatalClosedAerona 11AC · Erie, CONTSB DEN67D0174Accident · Minor injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Greeley, CONTSB DEN67F0102Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Littleton, CONTSB DEN66F0037Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Akron, CONTSB DEN66D0024Accident · No injuriesClosedTaylorcraft BC-65 · Gunnison, CONTSB DEN65F0021Accident · No injuriesClosedTaylorcraft BC12D1 · Aurora, CONTSB UNK64X2991Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA30 · Longmont, CONTSB UNK64X1089Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Littleton, CO