NTSB investigations: Continental A&C65 series, NC
71 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 | 7 |
|---|---|
| 1965 | 3 |
| 1966 | 4 |
| 1967 | 2 |
| 1968 | 1 |
| 1969 | 2 |
| 1970 | 1 |
| 1971 | 2 |
| 1972 | 1 |
| 1973 | 1 |
| 1974 | 4 |
| 1975 | 3 |
| 1976 | 2 |
| 1977 | 4 |
| 1978 | 2 |
| 1980 | 1 |
| 1981 | 1 |
| 1982 | 3 |
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1985 | 2 |
| 1986 | 2 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2005 | 3 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2008 | 2 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1 |
Where
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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\" = 'NC' 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" = 'NC' 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 ERA24LA213Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Apex, NCThe loss of directional control during the landing roll for reasons that could not be determined, due to impact damage sustained to the brake system.NTSB ERA22LA258Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D1 · Pittsboro, NCThe student pilot, and flight instructor’s, inadequate preflight inspection, during which they failed to detect water contamination in the fuel system, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB ERA22LA184Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Bald Head Island, NCThe pilot’s failure to maintain control during landing on a soft surface.NTSB ERA22LA063Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Denver, NCThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a gusting crosswind.NTSB ERA20LA295Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAeronca 11AC · Nebo, NCA leak in the main fuel tank that resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB GAA16CA383Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Lenoir, NCThe pilot's encounter with instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an emergency descent through fog, a runway overrun on a wet grass runway, and a collision with a ditch and vegetation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to…NTSB ERA13CA234Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Selma, NCThe instructor pilot’s inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in a collision with power lines and then the ground.NTSB ERA11CA174Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Maysvile, NCThe pilot-rated passenger’s loss of directional control during takeoff and the pilot’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with trees.NTSB ERA10CA168Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Roanoke Rapids, NCThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing/rollout.NTSB ERA09LA072Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLeroy Lakey Corben ACE · Cherryville, NCA throttle control malfunction during initial climb, as reported by the pilot.NTSB MIA08LA109Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Durham, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while approaching to land.NTSB ATL06LA103Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Gold Hill, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while doing a go around, which resulted in an inadvertent stall, loss of control and in-flight collision with the ground. A factor was the pilot's lack of recent experience in the airplane.NTSB ATL05LA117Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Mocksville, NCThe loss of engine power due to fuel system contamination. A factor was trees.NTSB ATL05LA111Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Yadkinville, NCThe pilots failure to maintain adequate clearance from object and inadequate visual look-out while maneuvering resulted in an in-flight collision with power lines.NTSB ATL05CA057Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Lexington, NCThe pilot's excessive braking during landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over. A factor was the tailwind.NTSB MIA00LA220Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 65-TC · Harris, NCThe unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot while descending for a forced landing. Contributing to the accident was the partial loss of engine power due a blocked fuel line resulting in fuel starvation.NTSB ATL99LA092Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMurray R. Gardner FLY Baby · Mount Olive, NCA fatigue failure of the flywire bracket that resulted in the inflight separation of the left wing.NTSB ATL95LA167Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Mooresville, NCThe pilot's improper use of the carburetor heat resulting in the formation of carburetor ice and subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB ATL93LA102Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Greensboro, NCThe pilot's improper use of carburetor heat during the flight. Factors were the carburetor icing conditions at the time of the accident, and trees at the forced landing siteNTSB ATL92LA056Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJR. Ace E · Statesville, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain altitude during a steep turn at low level.NTSB ATL91LA154Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C · Middlesex, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering in a turn on initial climb out resulting in a stall.NTSB ATL88LA250Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Surf City, NCA landing was attempted at a private turf strip in gusty wind conditions. At level off for a 3-point landing on rwy 24, the right wing was lifted sharply by a wind gust. Right aileron and rudder were applied and power was added to go-around. As the airplane…NTSB ATL86LA250Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Elkin, NCPlt said he had been performing take offs and landings. Engine lost RPM at about 50 AGL. An attempt was made to land on the sod rwy which resulted in a hard landing and collapse of the right main landing gear. Plt said he suspected carburetor icing. Icing…NTSB ATL86LA229Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Benson, NCThe acft was being operated at low level beneath power lines when it collided with the ground. The plt said he could not recall the events of the accident. Exam of the acft revealed no defect in the flt controls nor the engine. Exam of the accident site…NTSB ATL86LMG02Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportAeronca 11AC · Wallace, NCThe acft collided with the terrain following a loss of control during initial takeoff climb. The plt reported that after clearing trees at an alt of aprx 200 ft the acft drifted to the right. The tail of the acft then rose pushing the nose down until the acft…NTSB ATL85FMG04Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportGross Taylor Titch · Liberty, NCAccording to witnesses interviewed, pilot made a takeoff on runway 2, holding the plane just a few feet off the runway with a steep pull up at the end of the runway. It was then observed doing a steep bank, low altitude 180 degree turn and proceeded…NTSB ATL84LA143Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca O-58A · Rutherfordton, NCAfter the eng was started, the plt added power to taxi. He reported that the eng then went to full power & he was unable to stop the plane or control its direction thru the use of brakes & flt controls. The plane struck 3 other parked acft before the plt…NTSB ATL82DA237Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Spout Springs, NCThe pilot stated that the wind was gusting and shifting as he was landing with a cumulus build-up nearby. He reported that during his landing, he increased his airspeed to compensate for a gusty crosswind. The pilot stated that the mechanical brakes did not…NTSB ATL82FA202Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Eastover, NCAt about 60 ft AGL the eng quit. Water & rust sediment were found in the gascolator & carburetor.NTSB ATL82DA147Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Charlotte, NCThe pilot stated that during takeoff roll he turned and reached for a bag that had started to fall out the door. The right wing of the aircraft struck the ground causing the aircraft to turn sideways and collapse the gear.NTSB ATL81FKM11Accident · Serious injuriesClosedTaylorcraft BC-12D · Indian Trail, NCNTSB IAD80DKM07Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Franklin, NCNTSB IAD78FLJ23Accident · Serious injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Fayetteville, NCNTSB IAD78FLJ11Accident · Minor injuriesClosedAeronca 7BCM · Wendell, NCNTSB IAD78DLJ04Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Watha, NCNTSB IAD78DKM03Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8F · Charlotte, NCNTSB IAD77FLJ10Accident · Serious injuriesClosedTaylorcraft BC12D · Nakina, NCNTSB IAD77DLJ07Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Apex, NCNTSB IAD76FKM35Accident · Minor injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Statesville, NCNTSB IAD76DKM23Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8E · Greensboro, NCNTSB IAD76DKM14Accident · No injuriesClosedTaylorcraft BCL2-D · Wilkesboro, NCNTSB IAD75FLJ25Accident · No injuriesClosedTaylorcraft BC12-D · Louisburg, NCNTSB IAD75FKM17Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper J4 · Advance, NCNTSB IAD74DKM57Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 11AC · Taylorsville, NCNTSB IAD74FLJ39Accident · Minor injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Erwin, NCNTSB IAD74DKM35Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Charlotte, NCNTSB IAD74DLJ27Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Jacksonville, NCNTSB IAD73DKM26Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Indian Trail, NCNTSB NYC73DKM06Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper J-3 · Lincolnton, NCNTSB NYC72DKM18Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Winston-Salem, NC