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NTSB investigations: Continental A&C65 series, MA

48 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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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" = 'MA' 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

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\" = 'MA' 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" = 'MA' 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

Run 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 ERA18FA230Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Hanson, MAA loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, the pilot's decision to turn back to the runway shortly after takeoff, and his failure to maintain airspeed during the turn, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, and…Aug 24, 2018 · N65HM · Substantial damage NTSB ERA13FA372Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Taunton, MAThe pilot/owner’s inadequate preflight inspection and inadequate pretakeoff check of the flight controls, which resulted in a takeoff with the rudder gust lock installed. Contributing to the accident was the pilot-rated passenger’s failure to detect that the…Aug 25, 2013 · N83863 · Destroyed NTSB ERA12CA035Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican Champion 7AC · Berkley, MAThe pilot did not maintain clearance from a tree during the final approach in solar glare conditions.Oct 17, 2011 · N3662E · Substantial damage NTSB ERA11LA379Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Egremont, MAA partial loss of engine power due to the No. 4 intake and exhaust valves becoming lodged in the valve guides, which resulted from a lack of use, improper engine storage preparation, and improper return to service from indefinite storage.Jul 5, 2011 · N98550 · Substantial damage NTSB ERA11CA261Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Westfield, MAThe pilot's sole reliance on the passenger for securing the airplane during the engine start and the passenger's inability to maintain braking after the engine started.Apr 22, 2011 · N10674 · Substantial damage NTSB ERA09CA251Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Southbridge, MAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting wind conditions.Apr 18, 2009 · N96552 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC07CA165Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Uxbridge, MAA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Jul 17, 2007 · N7088H · Destroyed NTSB NYC03LA078Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Taunton, MAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the winds, and his failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in the inadvertent stall. A factor in the accident was the tailwind.Apr 2, 2003 · N88387 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC95LA177Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPincince Corbin Baby ACE · Palmer, MAcontamination in the carburetor which resulted in fuel starvation, a total loss of engine power and forced landing.Jun 24, 1995 · N88856 · Substantial damage NTSB BFO94LA069Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Beverly, MAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and collision with the ground.Apr 15, 1994 · N84409 · Destroyed NTSB BFO93LA149Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLach Bensen B-8M · Fall River, MAFATIGUE FAILURE OF THE GYROCOPTER'S MAIN ROTOR CONTROL ARM. fACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: A LOOSE CLAMP ON THE ROTOR CONTROL ARM, DUE TO INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE OR INSPECTION, WHICH RESULTED IN CHAFING OF THE CONTROL ARM.Sep 2, 1993 · N8447 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC92FA026Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper L-3 · Plymouth, MAThe improper decision by the non-instrument-rated pilot to attempt VFR flight in instrument meteorological conditions, at a low altitude, which resulted in a collision with the water. Factors related to the accident were: the overconfidence of the pilot in…Nov 3, 1991 · N6AN · Destroyed NTSB NYC85LA093Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Orange, MAThe plt reported he was flying at about 25 ft above water. As the acft crossed over a grass covered sand bar, the gear encountered 'swail grass' & the acft was 'dragged in.' The plt also reported that the acft had encountered turbulence; however, a witness…Mar 30, 1985 · N43871 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC84FA310Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAeronca 11AC · Newbury, MAThe student plt had logged approximately 240 hrs of flying time. He was not certificated to carry pax. Witnesses stated that they observed the acft descend at a slow airspeed to an alt of 100 ft. the acft then made a steep bank turn to the right and impacted…Sep 11, 1984 · N85819 · Destroyed NTSB NYC84FNE03Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportPiper J4A · Gardner, MADuring climbout, plt noted slight pwr loss, applied carb heat & eng regained pwr. On removal of carb heat, pwr loss (aprx 200 RPM) again occurred. Application of carb heat again resorted pwr but plt elected to turn back to field and land. During turn, plt…Jul 14, 1984 · N33290 · Destroyed NTSB NYC84LA125Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Stow, MADuring the landing roll, the acft began drifting to the left & the student plt overcontrolled with the rudder. Subsequently, the acft departed the rwy, collided with a snowbank & nosed over. The instructor (CFI) took control of theacft as the veer was taking…Apr 1, 1984 · N1141V · Substantial damage NTSB NYC84LA121Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Chatham, MAAfter landing, as the plt was taxiing to the parking area, the acft hit a rwy identifier sign. The left horizontal stabilizer, elevator & rudder were damaged. The plt said the sign was painted black & was not clearly visible. Also, the sign was not of a…Mar 25, 1984 · N84074 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC84LA098Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8E · Bedford, MAThe acft was decelerating at about 35 mph during roll when a gust of wind picked up the right wing and the acft veered to the right. Full power was applied to regain control and during acceleration the right main gear collapsed and the acft pivoted right and…Mar 4, 1984 · N2843K · Substantial damage NTSB NYC77FNA32Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Stow, MASep 4, 1977 · N84453 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC76DNA23Accident · No injuriesClosedMooney M-18C · Falmouth, MADec 27, 1975 · N4094 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC76FNE12Accident · Serious injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Charlton, MADec 7, 1975 · N1244E · Substantial damage NTSB NYC76FNE03Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper J-3 · S Deerfield, MAAug 3, 1975 · N7279H · Substantial damage NTSB NYC75FNE37Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Gardner, MAMay 18, 1975 · N85387 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC75FNE36Accident · No injuriesClosedTaylorcraft BC-65 · Fitchburg, MAMay 11, 1975 · N36195 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC75FNE24Accident · Minor injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Turner Falls, MADec 31, 1974 · N85191 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC74FNE15Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper J3C-65 · Windsor, MAFeb 6, 1974 · N87926 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC72DNA47Accident · Minor injuriesClosedAeronca 7BCM · Norfolk, MAJun 24, 1972 · N1965E · Substantial damage NTSB NYC71DNA44Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca L3B · Chatham, MAApr 10, 1971 · N46058 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC71FFM19Accident · Minor injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Lanesboro, MAOct 4, 1970 · N3854E · Substantial damage NTSB NYC70FFM04Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Turner Falls, MAFeb 1, 1970 · N85191 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC69F0120Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Amesbury, MAAug 11, 1968 · N1700E · Substantial damage NTSB NYC69D0074Accident · Minor injuriesClosedTaylorcraft BCS-65 · Agawam, MAJul 13, 1968 · N36014 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC69D0102Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 65-CA · E.Brookfield, MAJun 18, 1968 · N36875 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC68F0209Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper J3C-65 · Mashpee, MAAug 24, 1967 · N6362H · Substantial damage NTSB NYC68D0369Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 11AC · Sterling Jct, MAJun 18, 1967 · N9540E · Substantial damage NTSB NYC67D0476Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Turners Fall, MAJan 17, 1967 · N85191 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC67D0329Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper J3C-65 · Agawam, MANov 1, 1966 · N70596 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC66F0518Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper JC3 · Lawrence, MAFeb 6, 1966 · N6340H · Substantial damage NTSB NYC66F0365Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper J3C-65 · Agawam, MANov 12, 1965 · N70596 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC66F0183Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 11AC · Tewksbury, MAAug 11, 1965 · N3199E · Substantial damage NTSB NYC66D0145Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper J-3 · Cheshire, MAJul 31, 1965 · N42165 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC66F0091Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper J3C · Hopedale, MAJul 3, 1965 · N6213H · Substantial damage NTSB NYC66F0007Accident · Minor injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Hanson, MAJun 6, 1965 · N84436 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC65F0092Accident · No injuriesClosedTaylorcraft BC-12D · Newburyport, MAApr 3, 1965 · N95148 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC65F0029Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Newbury, MAJan 31, 1965 · N25355 · Substantial damage NTSB UNK64X3265Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Westboro, MAAug 8, 1964 · N77989 · Substantial damage NTSB UNK64X1257Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Norwood, MAApr 11, 1964 · N1471K · Substantial damage NTSB UNK64X0333Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper J3C · Fitchburg, MAJan 23, 1964 · N7259H · Substantial damage