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NTSB investigations: Continental A&C65 series, NJ

43 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.

Defining event

Finding

Phase of flight

Aircraft model

Cases per year

19642026

NTSB investigations: Continental A&C65 series, NJ per year, 1964–2026: 43 cases
1964	4
1965	1
1966	3
1967	3
1968	3
1969	4
1970	2
1971	1
1972	2
1973	1
1974	1
1976	2
1982	2
1983	1
1986	1
1987	1
1994	1
1995	1
1996	2
2002	1
2004	1
2007	1
2009	1
2016	1
2019	1
2022	1

Where

Latest cases

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" = 'NJ' 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\" = 'NJ' 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" = 'NJ' 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 ERA22FA426Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportChampion Aeronca 7AC · Bridgeton, NJThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack shortly after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, loss of control, and impact with terrain.Sep 19, 2022 · N2716E · Substantial damage NTSB ERA19LA199Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12 · Readington, NJThe pilot's failure to land on the mowed turf runway, which resulted in the airplane landing in tall grass and subsequently nosing over.Jun 17, 2019 · N43766 · Substantial damage NTSB ERA16LA291Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8 · Marlboro, NJThe pilot's inadequate in-flight fuel management, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent total loss of engine power.Aug 13, 2016 · N71497 · Substantial damage NTSB ERA09CA336Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Somerville, NJThe loss of directional control during the landing roll due to the separation of the tailwheel centering spring for an undetermined reason.Jun 8, 2009 · N43766 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC07CA211Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca O-58B · Lincoln Park, NJA bird strike, as reported by the pilot.Sep 3, 2007 · N46248 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC04CA074Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDanbrook Corbin Jr Ace · Pittsgrove, NJThe pilot's improper flare and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall and a hard landing.Feb 13, 2004 · N823DP · Substantial damage NTSB NYC02LA133Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3-C65 · Andover, NJThe flight instructor's delayed remedial action, and the private pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin.Jul 7, 2002 · N9264 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC96LA179Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3 · Wildwood, NJThe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude during a low altitude maneuver.Sep 2, 1996 · N92085 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC96LA159Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 11AC · Alexandria, NJfailure of the commercial pilot to ensure that directional control was maintained during takeoff, which led to a ground swerve and collision with a fence.Jul 26, 1996 · N9232E · Substantial damage NTSB NYC95LA208Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Andover, NJThe flight instructor's inadequate preflight which failed to detect an inadequate fuel supply which subsequently resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power.Aug 30, 1995 · N84935 · Destroyed NTSB NYC94LA141Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing Stearman PT-13 · Readington, NJThe failure of both pilots to maintain adequate visual lookout.Jul 31, 1994 · N2313 · 2 aircraft · Minor damage NTSB NYC87DHD04Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportMarrone VM-1 · Jobstown, NJThe plt was observed to make a low pass over the arpt, then cont beyond the departure end where the acft flew into a row of trees. Witnesses rprtd the sun was low & that the plt was flying toward the sun. Impact with the trees occurred about 1200 ft from the…Jan 17, 1987 · N4047A · Destroyed NTSB NYC86LA106Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · W. Milford, NJOn approach to Milford airport, the flight collided with power lines and crashed. The pilot made a missed approach then on second approach collided with wires, the pilot stated that it was dark and he did not see the wires until it was too late.Apr 14, 1986 · N43543 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC83LA064Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Pittstown, NJThere were 2-3 ft snowbanks on the sides of the rwy. At the end of the landing roll the left wheel caught the edge of a snowbank causing the acft to swing into the snowbank & tip over.Feb 19, 1983 · N2115E · Substantial damage NTSB NYC82FHD13Accident · No injuriesFinal reportMidget Mustang · Millville, NJThe pilot performed several high speed taxi tests with the tail up. During a high speed taxi, when the aircraft began to weather cock, the pilot attempted flight rather than risk groundlooping the aircraft. After several minutes of flight the pilot set up for…Jun 12, 1982 · N5497M · Substantial damage NTSB NYC82FHD19Accident · No injuriesFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Bargaintown, NJAt about 50 ft AGL after takeoff the eng lost power & the acft settled into trees. The plt stated the eng quit due to carburetor ice. The eng was tested & operated normally.May 16, 1982 · N28432 · Destroyed NTSB NYC76FHD26Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Smithville, NJApr 17, 1976 · N3032E · Substantial damage NTSB NYC76DHD21Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper J-3 · Bridgeton, NJMar 29, 1976 · N7497H · Substantial damage NTSB NYC75FHD17Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper J-3 · Bridgeport, NJAug 27, 1974 · N42843 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC74FHA16Accident · Serious injuriesClosedTaylorcraft BC12-D · Montague, NJNov 4, 1973 · N39210 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC73DHD01Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper J-3 · Rio Grande, NJJul 11, 1972 · N92085 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC72DHD37Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Medford, NJApr 29, 1972 · N3025E · Substantial damage NTSB NYC71FHD47Accident · Minor injuriesClosedChampion 7AC · Bargaintown, NJMay 9, 1971 · N3032E · Destroyed NTSB NYC70DHD40Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper J-3 · Hammonton, NJJun 24, 1970 · N2224M · Substantial damage NTSB NYC70DHD19Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Ocean City, NJMar 28, 1970 · N2937E · Substantial damage NTSB NYC70D0216Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Moorestown, NJNov 29, 1969 · N2259K · Substantial damage NTSB NYC70D0113Accident · No injuriesClosedTaylorcraft L-2 · Tuckahoe, NJAug 6, 1969 · N46112 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC70F0086Accident · Minor injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Moorestown, NJMay 17, 1969 · N81744 · Destroyed NTSB NYC69A0102Accident · 1 fatalClosedAeronca 7AC · Landing, NJMay 5, 1969 · N3033E · Destroyed NTSB NYC69D0139Accident · Minor injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Whitehouse, NJSep 1, 1968 · N84927 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC68D0491Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Seaside, NJMay 14, 1968 · N23075 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC68F0495Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper J-4 · Berlin, NJMay 5, 1968 · N27858 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC67D0674Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper J-3 · Readington, NJJun 4, 1967 · N98570 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC67D0489Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Sewell, NJJan 22, 1967 · N3976J · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB NYC67D0446Accident · Minor injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Fairfield, NJJan 15, 1967 · N71175 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC67D0338Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Asbury Park, NJOct 13, 1966 · N83219 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC67F0228Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Neptune, NJAug 17, 1966 · N77840 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC67D0138Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Seaville, NJJul 27, 1966 · N1018K · Destroyed NTSB NYC66F0113Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper J-3 · New Market, NJJul 20, 1965 · N42346 · Substantial damage NTSB UNK65X0375Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper J3C65 · Lincoln Park, NJOct 22, 1964 · N42201 · Substantial damage NTSB UNK64X1564Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper J3 · Moorestown, NJMay 2, 1964 · N98814 · Destroyed NTSB UNK64X0631Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7DC · Monomouth Arpt, NJFeb 21, 1964 · N85454 · Substantial damage NTSB UNK64X0329Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · East Hanover, NJJan 23, 1964 · N2719K · Destroyed