NTSB investigations: Continental A&C65 series, IN
72 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 | 6 |
|---|---|
| 1965 | 7 |
| 1966 | 3 |
| 1967 | 4 |
| 1968 | 2 |
| 1969 | 5 |
| 1970 | 4 |
| 1971 | 3 |
| 1972 | 2 |
| 1973 | 2 |
| 1976 | 2 |
| 1978 | 2 |
| 1979 | 1 |
| 1980 | 4 |
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1985 | 2 |
| 1988 | 2 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2011 | 3 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Where
Latest cases
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\" = 'IN' 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" = 'IN' 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 CEN27LA021Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedInvestigation openPiper J3C-65 · Boonville, INNTSB CEN21LA400Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Fort Wayne, INThe total loss of engine power after takeoff due to the formation of carburetor ice while on the ground and the pilot’s failure to apply carburetor heat immediately before takeoff.NTSB CEN21LA359Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Gosport, INA total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the failure of a cylinder exhaust valve stem, which led to a forced landing during which the airplane impacted terrain.NTSB CEN21LA037Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAeronca 11AC · Wabash, INThe pilot’s failure to properly secure the airplane before beginning the engine start sequence.NTSB CEN19TA293Accident · No injuriesClass 3Final reportPiper J3C · Russiaville, INThe pilot's failure to reinstall the oil cap after adding oil, which resulted to oil starvation and a precaautionary landing.NTSB GAA17CA021Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8 · Huntingburg, INThe pilot’s delayed crosswind correction during the landing roll with a gusting left crosswind, which resulted in the airplane weathervaning and nosing over.NTSB GAA16CA307Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8 · Valparaiso, INThe pilot's improper descent rate during landing, which resulted in a bounced landing, failure of the tailwheel suspension leaf spring, a ground loop, and substantial damage to the left wing.NTSB CEN15CA410Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-17 · Delphi, INThe pilot's attempt to start the engine by himself without properly securing the airplane.NTSB CEN11LA614Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Valparaiso, INThe pilot’s loss of directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the wear in the tailwheel assembly.NTSB CEN11LA219Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Delphi, INThe pilot's loss of directional control, resulting in a runway excursion, and the subsequent separation of the left main landing gear for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN11LA194Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft DCO-65 · Americus, INThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB CHI07CA156Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Elwood, INThe commercial pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude and airspeed which resulted in the airplane mushing into the terrain during the simulated forced landing along with the CFI's failure to adequately supervise the commercial pilot's actions.NTSB CHI05CA161Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportMueller Stewart Headwind B · Cloverdale, INThe fuel starvation leading to the loss of engine power during takeoff. Factors were the pilot's insufficient information on the fuel system and the sign that had to be circumnavigated during the forced landing.NTSB CHI04LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3 · Florence, INThe pilot prematurely lifted off during the takeoff with inadequate airspeed which resulted in the airplane stalling. Factors associated with the accident were there unsuitable/rough terrain that the pilot used for takeoff.NTSB CHI03LA268Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Tocsin, INThe pilot attempting the low altitude turn and his failure to maintain clearance from the corn crop. A factor to the accident was the corn crop.NTSB CHI02LA155Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca O-58B · Alexandria, INThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall. A factor was the low altitude.NTSB CHI97LA202Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNiquette Pietenpol GN-1 · Lake Village, INthe pilot's inability to maintain sufficient airspeed and climb.NTSB CHI94DET02Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportSimcox Sport Trainer · Laporte, INThe pilot's continued operation with a known power deficiency. The loss of engine power was a factor in the accident.NTSB CHI94LA008Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Bristol, INthe pilot's abrupt maneuver (intentional swerve) and main gear collapse during the landing roll on a short grass strip.NTSB CHI88LA172Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Greenfield, INDuring a dual instructional flight for purpose of practicing landings in a conventional gear aircraft, the student pilot abruptly nosed the aircraft toward the turf runway. The instructor pilot did not take remedial action and the aircraft struck the ground,…NTSB CHI88DEX06Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper J3 · Bedford, INAircraft was in cruise flight at 1000 feet AGL when the pilot heard a backfire from the engine followed by immediate and total loss of power. Forced landing was made in rugged, rocky terrain. Landing gear sheared off on rollout. Investigation revealed failure…NTSB CHI85LA313Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Valparaiso, INThe acft nosed over during landing. The plt said that he made a wheel lndg and after the acft slowed to 20 mph the tail lifted and the acft nosed over.NTSB CHI85LA202Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC-12D · Michigan City, INShortly after takeoff the acft experienced a total loss of power & made an emerg landing into a corn field. Investigation disclosed that there was no gas in the carburetor. The plt stated that there was about 10 gals in the acft prior to takeoff. No fuel was…NTSB CHI84LA296Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Madison, INThe pilot stated after the accident that he performed a preflight inspection of the acft and did an engine run-up before takeoff. During climbout, at an altitude of 150 feet the plt experienced an engine failure. An emergency landing was made in trees. The…NTSB CHI82DA217Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · La Porte, INThe pilot had flown to the airport to participate in activities of a contest that included spot landings and balloon busting. He stated that on his third pass of a balloon busting contest, he turned too tight, too slow, and the aircraft stalled. The pilot…NTSB CHI80FET27Accident · 1 fatalClosedDi Stasi Bowers · Ligonier, INNTSB CHI80FET20Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 65C · Ft.Wayne, INNTSB CHI80DEX24Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Morristown, INNTSB CHI80FEX12Accident · No injuriesClosedHugo Craft 01 · Indianapolis, INNTSB CHI79FEX23Accident · Minor injuriesClosedLuscombe 8E · Lanesville, INNTSB CHI79DEX11Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Greenwood, INNTSB CHI78FA060Accident · 2 fatalClosedWooddell Pusher · Fort Wayne, INNTSB CHI77FET06Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Remington, INNTSB CHI76FET28Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 65-CA · Michigan City, INNTSB CHI74FEA02Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Speedway, INNTSB CHI73FEA22Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper J3C-65 · Terre Haute, INNTSB CHI72FET30Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Auburn, INNTSB CHI72DET20Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Auburn, INNTSB CHI72FET08Accident · Minor injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Elkhart, INNTSB CHI72FEA03Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper J4A · Cloverdale, INNTSB CHI71DBA33Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper J3 · Mechanicsburg, INNTSB CHI71DBA19Accident · Minor injuriesClosedMooney M18C · Edinburg, INNTSB CHI70FBM17Accident · Serious injuriesClosedBaby Ace D · No.Judson, INNTSB CHI70DBM11Accident · No injuriesClosedTaylorcraft BC12D · Fort Wayne, INNTSB CHI70DBA15Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8C · Lafayette, INNTSB CHI70F0331Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper J3C-65 · Rising Sun, INNTSB CHI70D0117Accident · No injuriesClosedTaylorcraft BC12-D · Tell City, INNTSB CHI70D0141Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper J-3 · Mentone, INNTSB CHI70D0082Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper J-3 · Richmond, INNTSB CHI69F0556Accident · 1 fatalClosedGibson D · Selma, IN