NTSB investigations: Continental A&C65 series, NE

42 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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NTSB investigations: Continental A&C65 series, NE per year, 1965–2026: 42 cases
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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\" = 'NE' 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"

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NTSB CEN25LA080Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportLuscombe 8 · Omaha, NEThe pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.Jan 16, 2025 · N71586 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN18LA199Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 58B · Tekamah, NEThe partial loss of engine power due to the formation of carburetor ice. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat and his decision to continue flight with reduced engine power rather than landing the airplane on suitable…May 28, 2018 · N47252 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA403Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8 · Grand Island, NEThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.Jul 6, 2017 · N45609 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN16FA130Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Ellsworth, NEThe pilot's impairment due to carbon monoxide poisoning from a known cracked engine exhaust muffler, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to continue flying the airplane without properly repairing…Mar 20, 2016 · N84580 · DestroyedNTSB CEN10LA012Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8E · Weeping Water, NEThe pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control resulting in a stall. Contributing to the accident was the stuck exhaust valve resulting in the partial loss of engine power.Oct 11, 2009 · N1536B · Substantial damageNTSB CHI07CA251Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-17 · Scribner, NEThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A contributing factor was the gusting crosswind condition.Jul 20, 2007 · N4802H · Substantial damageNTSB CHI03LA244Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Chadron, NEInadequate preflight planning by the pilot to ensure the required takeoff distance was utilized, as well as a failure to abort the takeoff. Contributing factors were the uphill gradient and the hangar.Aug 2, 2003 · N70522 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI02LA064Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Wahoo, NEThe student, who was a private pilot, used excessive braking during the landing roll.Jan 18, 2002 · N71677 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI00LA051Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Orleans, NEthe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the power line. The power line was a factor.Dec 25, 1999 · N1363K · Substantial damageNTSB CHI96FA135Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper J-3 · Raymond, NEfailure of the pilot to ensure that the fuel selector was properly positioned to the full 'on' position before takeoff, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation during the initial climb after takeoff; and the pilot's failure to maintain…Apr 18, 1996 · N6510H · DestroyedNTSB MKC90FA038Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Lynch, NEAirspeed was not maintained by the pilot resulting in a stall/spin.Dec 17, 1989 · N6874H · DestroyedNTSB MKC86LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7AC · Ogallala, NEWhile practicing touch and go landings the plt rptd that during the landing roll the left brake locked. The plt applied opposite rudder, but the acft veered off the left side of the rwy until striking a ditch which collapsed the gear. Inspection of the gear…Oct 25, 1985 · N467AC · Substantial damageNTSB MKC85LA135Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · York, NEThe plt reported that he had completed a landing & had come to a near stop, then he applied power & was on the brakes for control. He stated that the left brake locked & the acft went off the rwy into hi weeds & rough terrain. There was no damage due to…Jun 20, 1985 · N92253 · Substantial damageNTSB MKC85LA117Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Harrison, NEThe acft stalled during an attempted go-around. The plt initiated the go-around while attempting to land on rwy 30 with winds from 270 degs at 40 KTS gusting to 60 KTS. The acft stalled, contacted the rwy and veered left off the rwy surface. The plt received…May 30, 1985 · N71407 · Substantial damageNTSB MKC83LA096Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Minatare, NEThe plt reported that he was making a low pass to look over a possible landing area, when he allowed the acft to inadvertently touch down on soft soil beside the strip. The acft bounced, then landed hard and the main gear collapsed.Apr 27, 1983 · N23472 · Substantial damageNTSB MKC82FCJ05Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportTaylorcraft BC-12-65 · Max, NEPilot flying cross-country at low altitude collided with wires and crashed. No malfunctions of aircraft observed.Aug 23, 1982 · N29639 · DestroyedNTSB MKC81DCJ27Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Lodgepole, NEAug 31, 1981 · N70612 · Substantial damageNTSB MKC80FCJ06Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper J3C · Milburn, NEJan 30, 1980 · N2764C · Substantial damageNTSB MKC76FCJ29Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper J3C-65 · Alliance, NEMar 17, 1976 · N3426K · Substantial damageNTSB MKC76FCJ19Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper J-3 · Neligh, NEDec 9, 1975 · N42511 · DestroyedNTSB MKC76DCJ05Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Big Springs, NEJul 22, 1975 · N84555 · Substantial damageNTSB MKC75FCJ58Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Lincoln, NEJun 7, 1975 · N83469 · No damageNTSB MKC74FCJ30Accident · Serious injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Lincoln, NEMar 1, 1974 · N82059 · Substantial damageNTSB MKC74DCJ24Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper J3C-65 · Spalding, NEJan 13, 1974 · N3523K · Substantial damageNTSB MKC73DCJ42Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Sidney, NEMay 19, 1973 · N71847 · Substantial damageNTSB MKC72DCJ54Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Stegal, NEMar 19, 1972 · N71297 · Substantial damageNTSB MKC72FCJ34Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper J3C-65 · Atkinson, NEOct 24, 1971 · N73418 · DestroyedNTSB MKC71FCJ40Accident · Serious injuriesClosedTaylorcraft BC12-D · Bridgeport, NEJan 10, 1971 · N95200 · Substantial damageNTSB MKC70DCJ22Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 65-TC · Fairmont, NEMay 16, 1970 · N29182 · Substantial damageNTSB MKC70DCJ18Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper J3L-65 · Ashland, NEApr 28, 1970 · N30504 · Substantial damageNTSB MKC70FCJ10Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper J3C-65 · Dunbar, NEFeb 15, 1970 · N3482K · Substantial damageNTSB MKC70D0201Accident · Minor injuriesClosedTalorcraft BC12-D · Papillion, NESep 9, 1969 · N95998 · Substantial damageNTSB MKC70D0174Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper J3C-65 · Broken Bow, NESep 5, 1969 · N98422 · Substantial damageNTSB MKC69D0353Accident · No injuriesClosedTaylorcraft BC12-D · Amelia, NEJan 11, 1969 · N95067 · Substantial damageNTSB MKC68D0556Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · David City, NEApr 29, 1968 · N71600 · Substantial damageNTSB MKC68A0044Accident · 2 fatalClosedTaylorcraft BC12-D · Wolbach, NEJan 7, 1968 · N96559 · DestroyedNTSB MKC68D0364Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper J3C-65 · Curtis, NENov 19, 1967 · N35210 · Substantial damageNTSB MKC66F0442Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper J3C-65 · Broken Bow, NEMar 11, 1966 · N4790T · Substantial damageNTSB MKC66F0060Accident · Serious injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Springview, NEJun 14, 1965 · N82060 · Substantial damageNTSB MKC66D0001Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper J3-C · Nebraska City, NEMay 12, 1965 · N3482K · DestroyedNTSB MKC65F0033Accident · No injuriesClosedTaylorcraft BC-12D · Kearney, NEFeb 22, 1965 · N95905 · Substantial damageNTSB MKC65F0019Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper J-3 · Marquette, NEJan 31, 1965 · N92253 · Substantial damage