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NTSB investigations: Continental A&C65 series, PA

93 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, PA per year, 1964–2026: 93 cases
1964	5
1965	3
1966	5
1967	5
1968	5
1969	2
1970	7
1971	1
1972	2
1973	4
1974	1
1975	3
1976	5
1977	3
1979	3
1980	1
1981	7
1982	2
1984	1
1985	1
1987	3
1988	1
1990	2
1994	1
1995	3
1996	1
1998	1
1999	1
2000	1
2004	1
2005	2
2007	1
2009	1
2011	1
2012	2
2016	1
2017	1
2019	1
2022	2

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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" = 'PA' 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\" = 'PA' 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" = 'PA' 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 ERA22LA289Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Palmyra, PAThe pilot’s failure to maintain a proper glide path to the runway.Jun 25, 2022 · N1476K · Substantial damage NTSB ERA22LA244Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Monongahela, PAThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during the initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.May 27, 2022 · N84583 · Substantial damage NTSB GAA20CA090Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8 · Brogue, PAThe pilot's failure to see and avoid wires during approach to landing.Nov 19, 2019 · N71707 · Substantial damage NTSB ERA17LA328Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C · Hanover Township, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain roll control while maneuvering, which resulted in a collision with trees and terrain.Sep 16, 2017 · N38365 · Substantial damage NTSB ERA16LA200Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Toughkenamon, PAThe student pilot’s inadvertent actuation of the fuel shutoff valve, which led to a total loss of engine power, forced landing, and impact with a hangar. Contributing to the outcome was maintenance personnel’s inadequate inspection of the fuel shutoff system…Jun 1, 2016 · N83547 · Substantial damage NTSB ERA12LA507Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Clifford, PAPartial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.Aug 6, 2012 · N83826 · Substantial damage NTSB ERA12LA335Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · South Canaan, PAThe pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff during shifting wind conditions.May 13, 2012 · N98568 · Substantial damage NTSB ERA11CA372Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Carbondale, PAThe pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a runway overrun. Contributing to the accident was that the pilot did not attain the proper landing point.Jun 18, 2011 · N3068E · Substantial damage NTSB ERA09CA465Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Finleyville, PAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.Aug 17, 2009 · N83661 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC07CA239Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Atlantic, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control.Sep 25, 2007 · N39263 · Substantial damage NTSB IAD05CA100Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Altoona, PAThe pilot's improper engine starting procedure, resulting in an uncontrolled taxi, and collision with a hangar.Jul 10, 2005 · N95822 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC05CA104Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Fredericksburg, PAThe pilot's improper engine starting procedures, which resulted in the airplane taxiing unoccupied and impacting a light pole.Jun 20, 2005 · N33818 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC04LA195Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Pittsfield, PAImproper installation of the tailwheel assembly and the inadequate annual inspection which resulted in a loss of directional control during landing.Aug 23, 2004 · N7068H · Substantial damage NTSB NYC00LA264Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 11AC-991 · Gettysburg, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane after landing which resulted in the inadvertent ground loop.Sep 17, 2000 · N9354E · Substantial damage NTSB NYC00LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing Stearman E75 · Fredericksburg, PAWas the inadequate visual lookout by the pilot of the Stearman.Oct 9, 1999 · N52951 · 2 aircraft · Minor damage NTSB NYC99FA037Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Greenville, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during touch-and-go landing, and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance. A factor was the tree.Dec 12, 1998 · N43778 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC96LA108Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Kittanning, PAthe pilot's inadequate inflight planning/decision and improper fuel management, which resulted in a precautionary landing on unsuitable terrain.May 10, 1996 · N22946 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC96LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Kutztown, PAthe pilot's improper use of brakes during the landing roll resulting in the airplane nosing over.Nov 25, 1995 · N1109K · Substantial damage NTSB NYC95LA141Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Smoketown, PAfailure of the pilot to follow the recommended starting procedures.Jul 3, 1995 · N82773 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC95LA118Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca O-58B · Moscow, PAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for a cross wind and his failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance. A factor is the crosswind.May 20, 1995 · N46181 · Substantial damage NTSB BFO95LA018Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Sabinsville, PAThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout during cruise flight which resulted in inflight collision with wires.Dec 4, 1994 · N83073 · Destroyed NTSB NYC90LA098Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Kutztown, PAThe student pilot's improper control input and the instructior's inadequate response. The student's interference with the flight controls as the instructor attempted recovery was a factor in the accident.Apr 30, 1990 · N112AW · Substantial damage NTSB NYC90LA101Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC-12D · Meadville, PALoss of directional control by the pilot during landing. Contributing factor was gusty wind conditions.Apr 28, 1990 · N43778 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC88LA113Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3 · Downingtown, PAThe pilot was performing touch and go wheel landings. During an approach the pilot came in too low and the right main landing gear impacted an electric power pole. The pilot landed the aircraft on a grass strip with only the left main gear then flipped…Mar 28, 1988 · N7170H · Substantial damage NTSB NYC87LA201Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Huntingdon, PAThe flight encountered poor visibility while at cruise altitude. The pilot decided not to continue flight and landed on a football field. During roll out, the right main gear fell into a drain hole to the side of the field causing the aircraft to turn right…Jul 13, 1987 · N33576 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC87LA176Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Towanda, PAThe Taylorcraft, N43978, collided with the tail of Piper, N4889L while both were taxiing to rwy 22. The plt of the Taylorcraft stated that he was taxiing parallel to the rwy and the Piper came from behind and to the left to cross in front of him. The plt of…Jun 14, 1987 · N4889L · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB NYC87LA151Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 11AC · Jeanette, PAThe plt put small chocks under the wheels, then began to hand prop the eng with no one at the controls. The eng started, & before the plt could reach the cockpit, the acft made svrl 360 deg turns & subsequently rolled into trees.May 17, 1987 · N3886E · Substantial damage NTSB NYC85LA198Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Quakertown, PAThe acft collided with wires during a lndg attempt. The acft was thrown out of control and dragged a wing after which it nosed over. The plt said that he thought the wires had been cleared. He was trying to put the acft right at the edge of the field because…Aug 3, 1985 · N92279 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC85LA009Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Ono, PAAfter a lndg practice flight, solo student plt returned to home field at dusk. First lndg attempt resulted in overshoot and go-around. Since winds were calm, plt elected to land on reciprocal runway due to clear overrun area. This necessitated on obstacle…Oct 15, 1984 · N1069E · Substantial damage NTSB NYC82FGT15Accident · 3 fatalFinal reportAeronca 11AC · Peach Bottom, PAThe non-certificated pilot took off with one passenger on board and with both doors removed. Witnesses observed the pilot make a number of passes near boats, under power lines and near people on the surface. A number of witnesses stated the passenger was…Jun 26, 1982 · N9451E · Destroyed NTSB NYC82DHA08Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportAeronca 11AC · Beach Lake, PAThe pilot of a ski equipped aircraft began taking off on a 900 ft strip. There was snow on the runway, but grass showed through in places. The pilot reported that the aircraft slowed "very very little" while crossing an area with grass showing. Just beyond…Apr 9, 1982 · N85940 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC82FGT07Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Wellsboro, PADec 31, 1981 · N83073 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC82DA013Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Wellsboro, PADec 31, 1981 · N83073 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC81DHD39Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper J-3C · Coatesville, PASep 20, 1981 · N6925H · Destroyed NTSB NYC81DHA17Accident · Minor injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Springfield, PAJul 14, 1981 · N82773 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC81FGT08Accident · Serious injuriesClosedTaylorcraft BC12-D · Hanover, PAJul 10, 1981 · N39222 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC81FA037Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper J3 · Canton, PAApr 2, 1981 · N21609 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC81FGM11Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 11AC · Elizabeth, PAFeb 15, 1981 · N3769E · Substantial damage NTSB NYC81FGM03Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Belle Vernon, PAOct 27, 1980 · N1190K · Substantial damage NTSB NYC79FA088Accident · 1 fatalClosedAeronca 7AC · Edinboro, PASep 3, 1979 · N83122 · Destroyed NTSB NYC79FGM32Accident · Minor injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Albion, PAJul 8, 1979 · N45922 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC79DHA11Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 11AC · Poyntelle, PAApr 22, 1979 · N3295E · Substantial damage NTSB NYC77FA081Accident · 1 fatalClosedAeronca 7AC · Ottsville, PAAug 15, 1977 · N46SS · Destroyed NTSB NYC77FHA30Accident · 1 fatalClosedTaylorcraft BC12D · Sciota, PAJul 29, 1977 · N43805 · Destroyed NTSB NYC77FGM11Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Slippery Rock, PAJan 13, 1977 · N2907K · Substantial damage NTSB NYC76DHA53Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Sterling, PASep 12, 1976 · N45960 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC76FGM40Accident · Serious injuriesClosedTaylorcraft BC12-D · Somerset, PAJul 18, 1976 · N95098 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC76FGM37Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper J-3 · Jeanette, PAJun 28, 1976 · N42574 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC76FHA33Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Skippack, PAMay 17, 1976 · N77832 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC76AN079Accident · 1 fatalClosedTaylorcraft BC12-D · Minorsville, PAFeb 16, 1976 · N43435 · Destroyed