NTSB investigations: Continental A&C65 series, MI
146 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 |
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| 1965 | 6 |
| 1966 | 6 |
| 1967 | 5 |
| 1968 | 7 |
| 1969 | 13 |
| 1970 | 4 |
| 1971 | 3 |
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1973 | 4 |
| 1974 | 6 |
| 1975 | 5 |
| 1976 | 6 |
| 1977 | 4 |
| 1978 | 1 |
| 1979 | 2 |
| 1980 | 2 |
| 1981 | 7 |
| 1982 | 2 |
| 1983 | 2 |
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1985 | 2 |
| 1986 | 2 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1988 | 2 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 3 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1999 | 2 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2007 | 3 |
| 2008 | 2 |
| 2009 | 3 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 2 |
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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\" = 'MI' 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" = 'MI' 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 CEN27LA026Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openPiper J3C-65 · Eagle Harbor, MINTSB CEN26LA292Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedInvestigation openTaylorcraft DCO-65 · Copper City, MINTSB CEN25LA239Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Newaygo, MIThe pilot’s inadequate fuel planning and his failure to adequately monitor the fuel level during the flight which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB CEN24LA113Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · South Lyon, MIThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees during the landing approach.NTSB CEN19LA297Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper J3C · Independence Charter Township, MIThe reduction in climb performance for reasons that could not be determined. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane after the loss of performance.NTSB GAA17CA347Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 11AC · Watervliet, MIThe flight instructor's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in a takeoff over maximum gross weight from a turf runway in high density altitude conditions and the airplane’s inability to attain a climb rate and subsequent collision with trees.NTSB CEN16FA269Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAeronca 11AC · Ishpeming, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed following a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing while turning from base to final at a low altitude, which resulted in the airplane's wing exceeding its critical angle of attack and a subsequent aerodynamic…NTSB CEN16FA240Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAeronca 11AC · Frankenmuth, MIThe pilot's loss of control for undetermined reasons based on available information.NTSB CEN13LA490Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D1 · Eastport, MIA fuel leak in the engine compartment and subsequent fire, the source of which could not be determined because of extensive postaccident fire damage.NTSB CEN12FA601Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Brighton, MIThe pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed following a partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of airplane control. Contributing to the severity of…NTSB CEN11CA498Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Williams Lake, MIA loss of control during approach due to the front seat passenger's belt buckle being wedged between the rear seat,the rudder pedal and floor board.NTSB CEN11FA480Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft DCO-65 · Boyne City, MIThe pilot failed to maintain airplane control while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in a stall/spin and impact with the terrain.NTSB CEN10CA548Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-17 · Edwardsburg, MIA total loss of engine power during takeoff due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s improper fuel planning.NTSB CEN09LA567Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 11AC · Marshall, MIThe failure of the main landing gear attach point.NTSB CEN09CA485Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-65 · Flushing, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate descent rate and airspeed on final resulting in a hard landing.NTSB CEN09LA467Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BF12 · Sawyer, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while taking off from a short, grass runway.NTSB CHI08CA118Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Remus, MIThe loss of engine power during approach due to fuel contamination. Contributing to the accident were the unsuitable terrain and a tree.NTSB CHI08CA060Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican Champion 7AC · Whitmore Lake, MIThe partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during cruise and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the precautionary landing. A factor was the snow-covered ground.NTSB CHI07CA149Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C · Waterford, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane, causing a water loop. A factor in the accident was the water loop encountered.NTSB CHI07CA137Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Mason, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll and failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during the aborted landing attempt, leading to an inadvertent stall. An additional factor was the tree.NTSB CHI07LA126Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Fruitport, MIThe flight instructor failed to use carburetor heat during takeoff in icing conditions. A factor was the power line pole.NTSB CHI06CA251Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Elwell, MIThe airplane nosed over as a result of the pilot's excessive braking after he failed to attain the proper touchdown point and failed to perform a go-around.NTSB CHI06CA194Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Marine City, MIA loss of engine power due to the partial blocked carburetor fuel screen which resulted in partial fuel starvation and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the forced landing which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor associated with…NTSB CHI04LA061Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Prairieville, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from the transmission wires during final approach. Factors to the accident were the unmarked transmission wires and their support poles.NTSB CHI03LA235Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 11AC · Brighton, MIThe pilot's directional control not possible resulting from the rudder control assembly separation during the landing. A factor was the construction vehicle that the airplane impacted.NTSB CHI03CA022Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Albion, MIA failure by the pilot to maintain sufficient airspeed while maneuvering. Contributing factors were the resulting stall/spin, the relatively low altitude and the soft terrain encountered.NTSB CHI02LA244Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Hillman, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance.NTSB CHI02FA228Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Caro, MIThe passenger became incapacitated as a result of a stroke which lead to the inadvertent interference with the flight controls.NTSB CHI02LA171Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHulle Horizon 1 · Niles, MIThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience in tailwheel airplanes.NTSB CHI02LA057Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 11AC · Lake Leelanau, MIThe improper planning/decision in runway selection. The soft runway condition and wet snow were contributing factors.NTSB CHI00LA205Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Decatur, MIthe left main landing gear brake was locked during landing. A factor associated with the accident was the uneven terrain on which the landing was made.NTSB CHI99LA318Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 11BC · Watervliet, MIthe pilot not maintaining aircraft control during takeoff, and the pilot not correcting for the porpoise.NTSB CHI99LA107Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J4A · Howell, MIthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the snow covered terrain off the side of the runway while turning the airplane around on the runway. A factor associated with the accident was the snow covered terrain.NTSB CHI97LA203Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-17 · Cadillac, MIthe pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane during an attempted go-around and the pilot's lack of recent flight experience.NTSB CHI96LA308Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Grosse Ile, MIimproper attachment of the flight control cables to the ailerons by the mechanic who performed the last annual inspection. A factor relating to this accident was the pilot's failure to perform an adequate check of the flight controls before takeoff.NTSB CHI96FA290Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAeronca 11AC · Charlotte, MIthe pilot's improper use of engine controls (carburetor heat and/or throttle), while making a relatively high speed approach, low pass, and pull-up, which resulted in partial loss of engine power; and failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient airspeed after…NTSB CHI96LA189Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Greenville, MIforeign material, probably due to improper maintenance, which blocked the main fuel metering jet of the carburetor, and resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power.NTSB CHI96LA023Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Lapeer, MIfuel exhaustion resulting in engine failure, the inadvertant stall, and improper decision by the pilot to attempt a large heading change at low altitude and airspeed. A factor relating to this accident is no fuel quantity gage installed in the airplane.NTSB CHI94LA086Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Dowagiac, MIFailure of the pilot to maintain directional control, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's lack of experience in this make and model of aircraft, the crosswind, and snow beside the runway.NTSB CHI92LA097Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Alpena, MIThe student pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point. Related factors are his misjudged approach and failure to take remedial action.NTSB CHI91DEM02Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D1 · North Muskegon, MIThe pilot-in-command's not maintaining sufficient airspeed and entering into an inadvertent stall. Factors related to this accident were fuel starvation and the pilot-in-command's not selecting a proper fuel tank selector position.NTSB CHI89LA086Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPorterfield CP-55 · Tecumseh, MIPilot's inadequate preflight operatins, which failed to detect the presence of water contamination in the fuel system, and resulted in the substantial loss of power and subsequent forced landing. The aircraft encountered soft, loose soil during the forced…NTSB CHI88DEM06Accident · No injuriesFinal reportKoopsen Miller Sport II · Lake City, MIJust prior to turning on final approach to land, the pilot experienced a complete loss of power. He continued the approach but decelerated more rapidly than he anticipated and was unable to clear a stand of trees on the approach path. Examination revealed a…NTSB CHI88LA127Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft L-2 · Three Rivers, MIThe owner of the acft stated that he released the acft to the PIC so that he could 'checkout' another plt and help her with her tailwheel landings. During their fourth tkof, the plt being checked out attempted to climb out of ground effect with insufficient…NTSB CHI87LA118Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C · Midland, MIWhile taxiing to runway 24 run up area the aircraft flipped over onto its nose. The pilot stated a gust of wind caught the plane from behind. Winds at the tri-city airport, 12 miles southeast of Midland, were reported from 130 degrees at 6 knots.NTSB CHI86LA139Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft DC-65 · Plainwell, MIWhile departing to the north in light wind conditions, the pilot made a decision to abort the takeoff, then realized he would not be able to stop on the remaining runway. He attempted to continue the takeoff. He zoomed the aircraft to clear wires in his path,…NTSB CHI86FEC01Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Leslie, MIThe acft was damaged during a forced lndg following a loss of power after a low pass over an off arpt intended landing area. The plt was overflying a field belonging to a friend in preparation for a possible landing when a loud clunk was heard from the eng…NTSB CHI85LA295Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobert Thibodeau JR ACE · Troy, MIOn July 17,1985 at 1015 EDT, a Robert Thibodeau jr ace N3642, registered to and flown by Robert Thibodeau, lost control and collided with the terrain on takeoff at Troy oakland airport, Troy,Michigan, while on a personal flight. Visual meteorological…NTSB CHI85LA232Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3 · Gaylord, MIThe plt attempt to take the float plane across a lake in wind that was from 270 deg at 20 gusting 40 KTS. Subsequently, the acft capsized & was damaged. In a revised statement, the plt reported that he was 'sailing' (letting the wind blow the acft) across the…NTSB CHI85LA060Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Allegan, MIThe plt stated he lost power on takeoff, but elected to takeoff rather than abort. He cleared wires but decided he could not clear trees & made a forced landing in a corn field. Inspection of the acft revealed that the fuel control rod cotter pin was…