NTSB investigations: Continental A&C65 series, KS
50 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 | 5 |
| 1966 | 3 |
| 1967 | 2 |
| 1968 | 3 |
| 1969 | 2 |
| 1970 | 2 |
| 1972 | 3 |
| 1974 | 2 |
| 1975 | 2 |
| 1976 | 1 |
| 1977 | 3 |
| 1978 | 1 |
| 1980 | 1 |
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2021 | 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\" = 'KS' 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" = 'KS' 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 CEN25FA166Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportPiper J3C-65 · Wilson, KSOn May 4, 2025, about 1325 central daylight time, a Piper J3C-65 airplane, N98416 was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Wilson, Kansas. The pilot was fatally injured. The flight was operated under the provisions of Title 14 Code of Federal…NTSB CEN22LA079Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Ellinwood, KSThe pilot's improper brake application during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB CEN20LA029Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Baldwin City, KSThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in a runway excursion and nose over.NTSB GAA20CA015Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12 · Goddard, KSThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB CEN13CA453Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Ellinwood, KSThe pilot failed to maintain directional control during takeoff.NTSB CEN12CA117Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8E · Atchison, KSThe pilot's inadequate directional control during the landing roll.NTSB CEN09CA609Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 11AC · Augusta, KSThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing with a quartering tailwind.NTSB DEN08LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJackson Pientenpol · Chanute, KSInternal failure of the engine's starter-generator assembly. Contributing factors in this accident were the trees and unsuitable terrain on which to make a forced landing..NTSB CHI06LA086Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · St Marys, KSThe pilot not maintaining directional control of the airplane during the landing and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action. A factor was the standpipe the airplane impacted when the airplane exited the runway.NTSB CHI00LA099Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 11AC · Ft. Leavenworth, KSthe pilot of N51933 did not see and maintain clearance from N9570E. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot of N51933's restricted forward visibility during the landing due to the tailwheel configuration. An additional factor was the pilot of…NTSB CHI98LA071Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3 · Valley Center, KSthe pilot's excessive pull up after lift-off and failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the initial climb, which resulted in a stall and collision with wooded terrain.NTSB CHI91LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Ashland, KSThe pilot-in-command's exceeding the proper climb rate of the aircraft, and his not maintaining control of the aircraft to prevent a stall.NTSB MKC88DCQ03Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportAeronca 11AC · Ada, KSThe a/c contacted powerlines about 25 feet AGL, contacted a tree, broke another powerline, and then crashed into a pickup truck. No evidence of preimpact mechanical problems were found with either airframe or powerplant. A toxicological test of the pilot…NTSB MKC87FA083Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportAeronca 11AC · Stillwell, KSThe pilot stated that this flight was to be a photographic, pleasure trip involving two aircraft. After several aerial photos were taken of each other's aircraft, both airplanes landed at the accident airport. The PIC and his passenger then took-off while the…NTSB MKC87LA001Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Tribune, KSThe PIC rptd eng failure while in cruise flt. The student PIC suspected carb icing as the cause of the eng failure. No mechanical pblm was discovered during the eng inspection. The icing probability charts indicated that carburetor icing was likely in the…NTSB MKC84LA073Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Lawrence, KSThe dual student allowed the acft to porpoise & yaw and lost control of the acft as it veered into a ditch. The CFI on board tried to correct the situation with rudder and throttle but was unsucessful in the attempt.NTSB MKC80FA053Accident · 2 fatalClosedTaylorcraft BC12-D · Sedan, KSNTSB MKC78DCQ21Accident · No injuriesClosedTaylorcraft BC12D · Hayes, KSNTSB MKC77FCQ40Accident · No injuriesClosedTaylorcraft DCO-65 · Salina, KSNTSB MKC77DCQ35Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Colby, KSNTSB MKC77DCQ14Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 11AC · Tetmore, KSNTSB MKC76DCQ36Accident · Minor injuriesClosedInterstate S-1A · Spivey, KSNTSB MKC76FCG48Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 65-CA · Atchison, KSNTSB MKC76DCQ08Accident · No injuriesClosedHegy RCH-1 · Uniontown, KSNTSB MKC74FCQ45Accident · Minor injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Furley, KSNTSB MKC74DCQ33Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · St George, KSNTSB MKC73DCQ07Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper J4A · Beaumont, KSNTSB MKC72FCG57Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Leawood, KSNTSB MKC72FCQ46Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Hutchinson, KSNTSB MKC71FCQ19Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-17 · Hutchinson, KSNTSB MKC70DCQ27Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper J3C-65 · Sterling, KSNTSB MKC70D0277Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper J3C-65 · Trading Post, KSNTSB MKC69A0063Accident · 2 fatalClosedTaylorcraft BC-12D · Kingman, KSNTSB MKC69D0206Accident · Minor injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Bonner Sprgs, KSNTSB MKC69D0173Accident · Minor injuriesClosedTaylorcraft BC12-D · Lacygne, KSNTSB MKC68D0440Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 11AC · Moundridge, KSNTSB MKC68D0368Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Fostoria, KSNTSB MKC67D0579Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Dodge City, KSNTSB MKC67D0285Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper J-3 · Bonner Sprgs, KSNTSB MKC67D0068Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Junction City, KSNTSB MKC66F0421Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper J-3 · Angola, KSNTSB MKC66D0348Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Lincoln, KSNTSB MKC66F0304Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8C · Wellington, KSNTSB MKC66D0310Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Coffeyville, KSNTSB MKC66D0028Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Kansas City, KSNTSB MKC65F0060Accident · Serious injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Natoma, KSNTSB UNK65X0469Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Olathe, KSNTSB UNK64X0663Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper J3C · Garland, KSNTSB UNK64X0294Accident · No injuriesClosedTaylorcraft BC12D · Ellis, KSNTSB UNK64X0152Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Bonner Sprgs, KS