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NTSB investigations: Continental A&C65 series, MN

74 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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Phase of flight

Aircraft model

Cases per year

19642026

NTSB investigations: Continental A&C65 series, MN per year, 1964–2026: 74 cases
1964	5
1965	3
1966	1
1967	2
1968	3
1969	6
1970	3
1971	1
1972	3
1973	2
1975	2
1976	2
1977	2
1978	1
1979	5
1980	2
1981	2
1982	1
1983	3
1984	1
1987	1
1988	2
1989	1
1990	1
1993	1
1994	1
1995	1
1996	1
1998	1
1999	2
2000	1
2002	1
2006	1
2009	2
2010	1
2013	1
2014	1
2017	1
2022	2
2024	1

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Query with SQL

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" = 'MN' 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\" = 'MN' 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" = 'MN' 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 CEN24LA087Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper J3C · Park Rapids, MNThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control and terrain clearance during initial climb, that resulted in an impact with trees and terrain.Jan 9, 2024 · N1401V · Substantial damage NTSB CEN22LA348Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Sturgeon Lake, MNThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff from a gravel driveway resulting in an impact with a tree.Jul 29, 2022 · N42584 · Substantial damage NTSB CEN22LA114Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Cook, MNThe pilot’s failure to ensure the snow-covered takeoff area was safe, which resulted in a collision with ice and subsequent landing gear damage.Jan 29, 2022 · N2923E · Substantial damage NTSB GAA17CA203Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 11AC · Warroad, MNThe pilot’s improper landing flare and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control during the landing in tailwind conditions.Mar 25, 2017 · N9595E · Substantial damage NTSB CEN14CA130Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12 D · Worthington, MNThe pilot's loss of control during a crosswind landing.Feb 3, 2014 · N43462 · Substantial damage NTSB CEN13CA224Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 65C · Grand Rapids, MNThe student pilot’s failure to adequately lock the primer before takeoff and the flight instructor's failure to verify that the primer was adequately locked.Mar 23, 2013 · N21301 · Substantial damage NTSB CEN10CA329Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper/Wally'S Flyers J3C-65 · Crystal, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the crosswind landing and the instructor pilot's delayed remedial action.Jun 19, 2010 · N25WF · Substantial damage NTSB CEN10LA002Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Rosemount, MNThe pilot's delayed use of carburetor heat while operating in conditions conducive to carburetor icing.Oct 3, 2009 · N70585 · Substantial damage NTSB CEN09CA210Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Bagley, MNThe pilot's delayed aborted takeoff, which resulted in the ski-equipped airplane running aground and striking trees. Contributing to the accident was the slush layer that had formed since the previous landing.Mar 15, 2009 · N1831E · Substantial damage NTSB CHI06LA211Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · New Market, MNA loss of engine power due to the fatigue fracture of the crankshaft and camshaft gear teeth during cruise flight and the unsuitable landing area encountered by the pilot during the forced landing.Jul 24, 2006 · N7012H · Substantial damage NTSB CHI02LA298Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft DCO-65 · Little Falls, MNThe inadequate starting procedure by the pilot.Sep 30, 2002 · N50107 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI00FA170Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Lakeville, MNthe pilot not maintaining aircraft control and the stall/spin she encountered during the approach on base to final. A factor was the pilot passenger not detecting the remedial action needed to correct the aircraft's nose up attitude during the approach.Jun 24, 2000 · N81681 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI99LA235Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3C · Maple Lake, MNThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning that resulted in exceeding the maximum gross weight of the airplane and the subsequent inadvertent aerodynamic stall.Jul 17, 1999 · N88593 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI99LA241Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Aitkin, MNthe right spring in the tailwheel assembly's separation. Factors were the fatigue in the landing gear, the maintenance personnel not identifying the fatigue during the annual inspection, and the right main gear's separation.Jul 13, 1999 · N96884 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI99LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Duluth, MNThe inadequate airspeed by the pilot-in-command. Contributing factors were the gusts and the trees.Oct 22, 1998 · N95196 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI96LA198Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3 · Princeton, MNLoss of engine power for an undetermined reason.Jun 12, 1996 · N35505 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI95LA277Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · New Prague, MNthe failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed to permit control of the aircraft and to prevent an inadvertent stall. Contributing factors include gusty wind conditions and turbulence.Aug 12, 1995 · N70369 · Destroyed NTSB CHI94LA199Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Clear Lake, MNthe private pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Related factors are the rough/uneven terrain, and excessive brake application.Jun 11, 1994 · N83019 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI93FA322Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper J-3C-85 · Salol, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in an aerodynamic stall. The pilot's lack of recent flight experience is a related factor.Aug 15, 1993 · N6301H · Destroyed NTSB MKC90LA121Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Deer River, MNAirspeed not maintained and stall/spin encountered by the pilot in command.Jun 9, 1990 · N83555 · Destroyed NTSB MKC89LA120Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Alexandria, MNThat proper starting procedures were not followed by the pilot in command and the aircraft was not tied down.May 31, 1989 · N85459 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI88FA192Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Pierz, MNPilot failed to maintain adequate control of the aircraft while maneuvering at a low altitude, resulting in a stall and collision with the ground. A factor contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent flight experience and training.Aug 7, 1988 · N3001E · Destroyed NTSB CHI88LA173Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3 · Minneapolis, MNWhile practicing a landing on a solo instructional flight, the student pilot allowed the aircraft to drift off the left side of the runway and strike the VASI lights. The student pilot had only flown 2 hours, including 10 takeoffs and landings, in the past 90…Jul 22, 1988 · N25WF · Substantial damage NTSB CHI87FA177Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Morris, MNThe plt was ferrying the acft from Ohio to Alaska. While en route, he stopped & refueled at Morris, MN. After he took off, the plane crashed in an open field about 1/2 mi from the arpt. No known witnesses saw the acdnt, but a passerby found the acft on its…Jul 29, 1987 · N99AW · Destroyed NTSB CHI84LA172Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Winona, MNAfter landing, the plt was turning left onto the taxiway when the wind lifted the right wing and tail of the acft. The acft nosed over.May 1, 1984 · N5184M · Substantial damage NTSB CHI84LA043Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC-12D · Gatzke, MNThe acft collided with the ground when the pilot attempted a low level turn.Nov 7, 1983 · N95180 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI83LA298Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC-65 · St. George, MNThe plt elected to land on an uncultivated farm field that had been exposed to heavy rains 2 days previously. During the landing roll-out, the acft encounter soft terrain & nosed over.Jul 5, 1983 · N23632 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI83LA133Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Garden City, MNThe pilot elected to land to the west on a blacktop road. After touchdown, he initiated a go-around. During the go-around, the aircraft collided with the top wire of a power line on the right side of the road and crashed. The pilot estimated that the wind was…Mar 12, 1983 · N1907E · Substantial damage NTSB CHI82FER22Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Maple Plain, MNThe pilot reported that he circled the farm area several times to find a suitable landing site. He decided on a portion of the farmer's field next to the house and made a final pass to inspect the area. During the pass, he saw some trees and reportedly…Jun 24, 1982 · N84554 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI82DER03Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-11 · Duluth, MNOct 19, 1981 · N5042H · Substantial damage NTSB CHI81FER50Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper J4A · Elgin, MNJul 6, 1981 · N32880 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI81FER04Accident · Minor injuriesClosedAeronca 11AC · Clyndon, MNOct 26, 1980 · N85906 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI80FER42Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Mora, MNMay 7, 1980 · N3737E · Substantial damage NTSB MKC80DER15Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 11AC · Sacred Heart, MNDec 6, 1979 · N86113 · Substantial damage NTSB MKC80DER08Accident · Minor injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Alexandria, MNOct 28, 1979 · N85121 · Substantial damage NTSB MKC79FER71Accident · Serious injuriesClosedAeronca 11AC · Lake Park, MNSep 5, 1979 · N85964 · Substantial damage NTSB MKC79DER45Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Rush City, MNJun 3, 1979 · N45813 · Destroyed NTSB MKC79FER44Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-25 · Gaylord, MNMay 19, 1979 · N70152 · Destroyed NTSB MKC78DER29Accident · Serious injuriesClosedAeronca O-58B · Hinckley, MNFeb 12, 1978 · N50435 · Destroyed NTSB MKC77FER70Accident · No injuriesClosedTayorcraft BCS-12 · Coon Lake, MNAug 1, 1977 · N94921 · Substantial damage NTSB MKC77FER44Accident · Minor injuriesClosedAeronca O-58 · Isle, MNJun 4, 1977 · N47500 · Substantial damage NTSB MKC76DER58Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 11AC · Sacred Heart, MNApr 18, 1976 · N86113 · Substantial damage NTSB MKC76DER51Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper J3C-65 · Lino Lakes, MNFeb 8, 1976 · N5797N · Substantial damage NTSB MKC76DER06Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · St Croix, MNJul 6, 1975 · N1279K · Substantial damage NTSB MKC76FER02Accident · Serious injuriesClosedAeronca O-58B · Jordon, MNJul 4, 1975 · N47336 · Substantial damage NTSB MKC73FER46Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Hibbing, MNMar 30, 1973 · N2128K · Substantial damage NTSB MKC73FER35Accident · Minor injuriesClosedTaylorcraft BC12-D · Blue Earth, MNJan 13, 1973 · N43478 · Substantial damage NTSB MKC73FER10Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Marshall, MNJul 22, 1972 · N1459K · Substantial damage NTSB MKC72FER64Accident · Serious injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Circle Pines, MNJun 10, 1972 · N71782 · Substantial damage NTSB MKC72DER61Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Buffalo, MNMay 20, 1972 · N2786E · Substantial damage