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NTSB investigations: Continental A&C65 series, NV

24 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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19642026

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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" = 'NV' 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\" = 'NV' 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" = 'NV' 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 WPR23LA018Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper J3F-60 · Herlong, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate separation during a formation flight, which resulted in an encounter with wake turbulence, an aerodynamic stall, and collision with terrain.Oct 15, 2022 · N21486 · Substantial damage NTSB GAA19CA366Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12 · Yerington, NVThe pilot's failure to properly secure the airplane before hand propping it, which resulted in the unmanned airplane moving and colliding with a fence.Jun 21, 2019 · N49368 · Substantial damage NTSB WPR09CA405Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7DC-CONV · Winnemucca, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.Aug 13, 2009 · N83024 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX06LA267Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeach Baby Ace C · Fallon, NVThe pilot's failure to obtain and maintain an adequate airspeed that resulted in a stall/mush.Aug 19, 2006 · N86677 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX99LA222Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Elko, NVThe pilot's failure to reject the takeoff after noting that the engine would not produce takeoff power.Jun 19, 1999 · N26842 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX91LA215Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft DC12-D · Las Vegas, NVThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of total experience in this type of aircraft.May 16, 1991 · N49368 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX91LA145Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7-AC · No. Las Vegas, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed.Mar 25, 1991 · N84025 · Destroyed NTSB SEA89LA090Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStits SA-3A · Jackpot, NVInadequate wind compensation by the pilot. Contributing to the accident were gusty grosswinds.May 21, 1989 · N2278P · Substantial damage NTSB SEA89LA084Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Battle Mountain, NVInadequate compensation for wind condition by the pilot. Contributing to the accident were wind gusts encountered during landing flare.May 13, 1989 · N2943K · Substantial damage NTSB SEA89FA041Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAeronca O-58B · Minden, NVThe failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed and airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the mountainous terrain and mountain wave conditions.Jan 29, 1989 · N48688 · Destroyed NTSB SEA86LA043Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Sloan, NVAcft was observed performing low-level aerobatics, failed to complete pull-out from second consecutive overhead maneuver, striking ground in 20-30 degree nose-low attitude. No evidence of pre-impact mechanical failure or malfunction found in acft structure,…Jan 19, 1986 · N41926 · Destroyed NTSB OAK74DXQ44Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Elko, NVJun 17, 1974 · N82269 · Substantial damage NTSB OAK73DVW13Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-15 · Henderson, NVDec 28, 1972 · N4355H · Substantial damage NTSB OAK72DXQ29Incident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Carson City, NVApr 22, 1972 · N82830 · Substantial damage NTSB OAK71DVW32Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · N.Las Vegas, NVMay 12, 1971 · N84025 · Substantial damage NTSB OAK71DXQ22Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Winnemucca, NVOct 13, 1970 · N2060B · Substantial damage NTSB OAK70FVW02Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · N Las Vegas, NVMar 1, 1970 · N71366 · Substantial damage NTSB OAK70D0054Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Boulder City, NVJun 29, 1969 · N45609 · Substantial damage NTSB OAK69D0244Accident · No injuriesClosedTaylorcraft BC12-D · Baker, NVOct 19, 1968 · N96664 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX66F0337Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8B · Wellington, NVMay 1, 1966 · N39091 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX66D0146Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Minden, NVOct 21, 1965 · N84755 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX66F0056Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Las Vegas, NVJun 25, 1965 · N1942B · Substantial damage NTSB LAX65F0014Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Reno, NVFeb 12, 1965 · N82830 · Substantial damage NTSB UNK64X2945Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Elko, NVJul 20, 1964 · N2216E · Substantial damage