NTSB investigations: Continental A&C65 series, IL
78 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 | 8 |
|---|---|
| 1965 | 3 |
| 1966 | 5 |
| 1967 | 4 |
| 1968 | 3 |
| 1969 | 3 |
| 1970 | 7 |
| 1971 | 4 |
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1973 | 2 |
| 1974 | 2 |
| 1975 | 3 |
| 1976 | 2 |
| 1977 | 4 |
| 1979 | 2 |
| 1980 | 1 |
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1994 | 2 |
| 1995 | 3 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 |
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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\" = 'IL' 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" = 'IL' 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 CEN25FA198Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportAeronca 7AC · Waterman, ILOn June 7, 2025, about 1459 central daylight time, an Aeronca 7AC airplane, N1846E, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Waterman, Illinois. The pilot was fatally injured, and the passenger was seriously injured. The airplane…NTSB GAA19CA288Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8 · Carbondale, ILThe pilot's inadvertent left heel brake application during the landing roll, which resulted in a noseover.NTSB GAA18CA397Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobert Miles Smith Trike · Lewiston, ILA total loss of engine power due to the pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat in conditions conducive to carburetor icing and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control during a forced landing.NTSB CEN16LA218Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · East St. Louis, ILA total loss of engine power due to fracture of the piston pin, which led to fatigue cracking and eventual fracture of the adjacent connecting rod.NTSB CEN11CA547Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8 · Poplar Grove, ILThe pilot's decision to not use all available runway length and his failure to abort the takeoff.NTSB CEN11CA486Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportHamlin John D CH701 · Paxton, ILThe pilot's decision to takeoff with a tailwind in high density altitude conditions.NTSB CEN11LA049Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Schaumburg, ILThe pilot did not maintain airspeed following a loss of engine power during takeoff climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the loss of engine power due to the unlocked engine primer.NTSB CEN10CA252Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Sandwich, ILThe pilot's delay in using carburetor heat resulting in a partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.NTSB CHI08CA187Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Lake In The Hil, ILThe directional control not maintained/obtained by the pilot during landing.NTSB CHI07CA171Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Columbia, ILThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane, causing a ground loop, subsequent runway excursion, and left main gear collapse. Factors in the accident include the ground loop encountered and the depression.NTSB CHI02CA250Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-J3-C65 · Sparta, ILThe CFI's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll and the unsuccessful attempt at a go around. A factor was the ditch.NTSB CHI98FA172Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper J-3C · Morris, ILThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during low altitude flight.NTSB CHI95FA212Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC-65 · Plato Center, ILthe pilot not maintaining an adequate fuel supply, and not maintaining airspeed.NTSB CHI95LA203Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Hampshire, ILthe pilot's failure to attain liftoff speed. A factor in the accident was the ditch.NTSB CHI95LA127Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C · Poplar Grove, ILThe student pilot's excessive throttle control and the certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student. A factor in the accident was the gusty wind conditions.NTSB CHI94LA194Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Peoria, ILthe pilot's misjudged landing flare. A factor associated with the accident is the pilot allowing the airplane to descend at an excessive rate.NTSB CHI94LA151Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 11 AC · Carmi, ILpoor preflight planning/preparation. Factors associated with the accident were the high vegetation (grass) and the ditch.NTSB CHI88LA126Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Aledo, ILDuring takeoff roll the pilot reported he experienced a loss of directional control and elected to lift the aircraft off the ground prematurely in an effort to avoid running into a cornfield. Unable to establish the proper rate of climb, and unable to clear…NTSB CHI84LA170Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Shelbyville, ILAfter a normal 3-point, full stall landing, the tailwheel equipped acft rolled a short distance, then veered to the left. The plt stated that he applied right rudder & both brakes, but the acft continued to the left. He reported that as the plane went off the…NTSB CHI83FA346Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Lily Lake, ILThe plt reported that a neighbor had flown the acft earlier in the day & had problems adjusting the elevator trim when airborne. The plt stated that before takeoff, he checked the trim, but it worked normally, so he set it for cruise & made a normal takeoff.…NTSB CHI80DEE18Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8 · Huntley, ILNTSB CHI80FEV03Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Brookport, ILNTSB CHI79FEE72Accident · Minor injuriesClosedLach/Bensen B8M · Rockford, ILNTSB CHI78DEV10Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Pittsfield, ILNTSB CHI77DEV40Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Springfield, ILNTSB CHI77FEE38Accident · Minor injuriesClosedBensen B8M · Rockford, ILNTSB CHI77FEV26Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper J-3 · Manito, ILNTSB CHI76FEV46Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Lincoln, ILNTSB CHI76FEV25Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-31 · Jacksonville, ILNTSB CHI75DEE64Accident · Serious injuriesClosedTaylorcraft BC12-D · Chicago Hts, ILNTSB CHI75DEE57Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper J3C-65 · Bradford, ILNTSB CHI75DCA05Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Freeburg, ILNTSB CHI75FEV09Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Palmyra, ILNTSB CHI75FEE06Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150L · Lockport, ILNTSB CHI74FEE03Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 11AC · Naperville, ILNTSB CHI73FEE59Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Aurora, ILNTSB CHI73AC011Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper J3C-65 · Granite City, ILNTSB CHI73FEV03Accident · No injuriesClosedErcoupe 415C · Champaign, ILNTSB CHI73FEE03Accident · Serious injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Minooka, ILNTSB CHI72FEV36Accident · No injuriesClosedStits SA-3A · Pittsfield, ILNTSB CHI72DEE62Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper J-3 · Northbrook, ILNTSB CHI72DEV20Accident · No injuriesClosedTaylorcraft BC12-D · Jacksonville, ILNTSB CHI72FEV01Accident · Serious injuriesClosedChampion 7AC · Breese, ILNTSB CHI71FEE88Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Plainfield, ILNTSB CHI71DBD54Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper J3C-65 · Rockford, ILNTSB CHI71FBD40Accident · Minor injuriesClosedTaylorcraft BC-65 · Aurora, ILNTSB CHI71FBQ14Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper J-3 · Havana, ILNTSB CHI70DBD45Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Calumet City, ILNTSB CHI70FBD41Accident · Serious injuriesClosedAeronca 11AC · Arlington, ILNTSB CHI70DBD37Accident · No injuriesClosedTaylorcraft BF1265 · Round Lake, IL