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NTSB investigations: Continental A&C65 series, SC

34 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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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" = 'SC' 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\" = 'SC' 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" = 'SC' 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 ERA21LA125Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportTaylorcraft BC-65 · Columbia, SCA total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, which resulted from the student pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat.Feb 7, 2021 · N24476 · Substantial damage NTSB GAA20CA001Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12 · Longs, SCThe pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a total loss of engine power, an off-airport landing, and impact with trees.Oct 1, 2019 · N95131 · Substantial damage NTSB ERA17LA262Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAeronca 11BC · Gilbert, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.Jul 20, 2017 · N3154E · Substantial damage NTSB ERA13CA286Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Orangeburg, SCThe inadvertent slippage of the pilot's foot off the right rudder pedal, resulting in a loss of directional control on the ground, and the pilot's overly aggressive application of wheel brakes, resulting in a nose over.Jun 13, 2013 · N71232 · Substantial damage NTSB ERA11CA324Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Honea Path, SCThe student pilot's loss of control during the takeoff.Jun 3, 2011 · N84572 · Substantial damage NTSB ERA09LA151Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Cameron, SCA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Feb 1, 2009 · N3066E · Substantial damage NTSB NYC08CA325Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Mt. Pleasant, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during an emergency maneuver. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the left magneto.Sep 28, 2008 · N2504E · Substantial damage NTSB MIA01LA135Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 11AC · Greenville, SCThe failure of the pilot to obtain the assistance of a person to act as a safety pilot while hand propping the engine with the airplane tied down. A factor in the accident was the failure of the tie down rope.Apr 28, 2001 · N86217 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA01LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHorne Bowers Flybaby · Greer, SCA runway overrun as a result of the pilot's failure to maintain proper approach speed and landing touch down point.Nov 1, 2000 · N4041A · Substantial damage NTSB MIA00LA159Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRichard Shaffer Aircamper GN-1 · Florence, SCThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control after takeoff resulting in the uncontrolled descent and impact on a closed runway.May 17, 2000 · N2308C · Substantial damage NTSB MIA96FA148Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAeronca O-58B · Greenville, SCthe pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance from power lines while maneuvering at a low altitude.Jun 5, 1996 · N49546 · Destroyed NTSB ATL92LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7DC · Elgin, SCThe improperly installed spark plug by an unknown person. The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a factor.Apr 16, 1992 · N2901E · Substantial damage NTSB ATL88FA118Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportChampion 7BCM · Bishopville, SCThe student pilot, carrying a passenger, attempted a low level maneuver, and stalled the aircraft. He was unable to recover in the altitude available and the aircraft struck the ground. Toxicological tests on the blood/urine were done on the PIC. The blood…Mar 17, 1988 · N82782 · Destroyed NTSB MIA78DLG26Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper J-3 · Newberry, SCJul 2, 1978 · N2152M · Substantial damage NTSB MIA78FLG25Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper J3C · Harleyville, SCJun 21, 1978 · N70998 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA78FLG18Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Loris, SCApr 15, 1978 · N83649 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA76AM082Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper J3C · New Ellenton, SCMay 6, 1976 · N51524 · Destroyed NTSB MIA73DLG33Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-11 · Isle Of Palms, SCFeb 4, 1973 · N4827M · Substantial damage NTSB MIA73DLG28Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Columbia, SCNov 5, 1972 · N25129 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA72FLG42Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · White Rock, SCJun 3, 1972 · N4328E · Substantial damage NTSB MIA72DLG30Accident · No injuriesClosedTaylorcraft BC12-D · Myrtle Beach, SCMar 9, 1972 · N95301 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA72DLG03Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Timmonsville, SCJul 24, 1971 · N1342B · Substantial damage NTSB MIA71FLG08Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper J3C-65 · Hartsville, SCAug 23, 1970 · N98105 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA70DLG13Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper J3C · Conway, SCMar 30, 1970 · N38341 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA70F0233Accident · Minor injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Charleston, SCOct 27, 1969 · N71421 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA69F0443Accident · No injuriesClosedTaylorcraft BC12-D · Summerville, SCApr 3, 1969 · N95233 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA69D0171Accident · Serious injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Pelzer, SCSep 7, 1968 · N83460 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA67D0143Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper J-3 · Newberry, SCAug 8, 1966 · N42595 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA67D0089Accident · Minor injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Denmark, SCJun 30, 1966 · N85026 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA66D0361Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper J3C-65 · St George, SCDec 12, 1965 · N98519 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA66D0318Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper J3C-65 · Monetta, SCOct 11, 1965 · N7023H · Substantial damage NTSB MIA65F0127Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Rock Hill, SCApr 29, 1965 · N82989 · Substantial damage NTSB UNK64X4154Accident · Minor injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Newberry, SCSep 26, 1964 · N81939 · Destroyed NTSB UNK64X3441Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Newberry, SCAug 17, 1964 · N81939 · Substantial damage