NTSB investigations: Continental A&C65 series, WA
104 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.
Cases per year
| 1964 | 2 |
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| 1965 | 5 |
| 1966 | 3 |
| 1967 | 4 |
| 1968 | 4 |
| 1969 | 3 |
| 1970 | 7 |
| 1971 | 1 |
| 1972 | 2 |
| 1973 | 3 |
| 1974 | 1 |
| 1975 | 1 |
| 1976 | 3 |
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1978 | 1 |
| 1979 | 3 |
| 1980 | 2 |
| 1981 | 2 |
| 1983 | 2 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1986 | 4 |
| 1988 | 2 |
| 1989 | 2 |
| 1992 | 3 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1995 | 2 |
| 1996 | 3 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2005 | 2 |
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2014 | 3 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
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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\" = 'WA' 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" = 'WA' 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" DESCRun 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 WPR23LA215Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Belfair, WAThe total loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the crankshaft accessory drive gear.NTSB WPR22LA237Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Auburn, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.NTSB WPR21LA332Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172P · Wenatchee, WAThe student pilot’s inadequate inflight navigation and the flight instructors delayed remedial action which resulted in a collision with trees.NTSB WPR21LA149Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Port Townsend, WAThe pilot’s inadequate engine hand propping procedure which resulted in the airplane’s unexpected movement and subsequent impact with a fueling station.NTSB WPR19LA049Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportTaylorcraft L 2M · Walla Walla, WAThe pilot's improper preflight planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB GAA19CA027Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C · Camas, WAThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB GAA18CA001Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C · Yakima, WAThe flight instructor's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.NTSB GAA17CA506Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C · Camas, WAThe pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB GAA16CA485Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportDormaier Monte R Baby Great Lakes · Mazama, WAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB GAA16CA410Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 11AC · Gig Harbor, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, and subsequent wing tip strike, which resulted in substantial damage to the rear spar.NTSB GAA16CA193Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSilvaire Luscombe 8A · Burlington, WAThe pilot's excessive application of the brakes during the landing roll, resulting in a loss of directional control, runway excursion, and ground loop.NTSB GAA15CA160Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSilvaire Luscombe 8A · Anacortes, WAThe pilot's excessive brake application during the landing roll resulting in a nose over.NTSB WPR15CA056Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft BL 65 · Everett, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll resulting in a runway excursion and collision with hangars.NTSB WPR14CA229Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 11AC · Tacoma, WAThe student pilot's improper application of rudder resulted in a loss of control during the landing roll and the flight instructor's inadequate oversight.NTSB WPR14CA223Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C 65 · Bellingham, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing on a narrow airstrip, which resulted in a collision with trees.NTSB WPR11LA391Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Cowiche, WAA partial loss of engine power during maneuvering flight due to an exhaust valve failure.NTSB WPR11LA076Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-65 · College Place, WAThe pilot's failure to abort the landing when he lost sight of the runway due to sun glare, and his inadequate compensation for the crosswind.NTSB WPR10FA223Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D1 · Skokomish, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while flying over hilly, forested terrain.NTSB WPR09LA390Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Eatonville, WAThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's inadequate in-flight fuel management. Contributing to the accident was the airplane's lack of an interconnected fuel vent system.NTSB SEA06CA014Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Yelm, WAThe complete loss of engine power during the initial climb for undetermined reasons, and the excessive descent rate during the ensuing forced landing.NTSB SEA05CA166Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Otis Orchards, WAThe pilot's loss of directional control as a result of excessive braking while landing, which resulted in the nose over.NTSB SEA03LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Colville, WAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions on landing. A contributing factor was a crosswind.NTSB SEA01LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Seattle, WAThe pilot's failure to visually detect the barricade, resulting in a collision with the barricade. Factors included the barricade, and inadequate information on the ATIS broadcast.NTSB SEA00LA185Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRowe Pietenpol · Raymond, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain an airspeed above power-off stall speed (Vso) while attempting a forced landing after a total loss of engine power, and his failure to move the fuel selector switch to the 'ON' position prior to takeoff. Factors include the…NTSB SEA00LA178Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Tacoma, WAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for winds and his failure to maintain directional control. Factors include a gusting crosswind.NTSB SEA99LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3 · Vancouver, WAThe failure of the pilot of the other aircraft to maintain clearance from the pilot's stationary aircraft.NTSB SEA97LA150Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCorben Junior ACE · East Wenatchee, WAThe dual student's improper attempt to abort the takeoff and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight.NTSB SEA96LA215Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · Arlington, WAinadequate visual lookout by the pilot of the Piper J3, and failure of the flight instructor in the Bellance to ensure that clearance was maintained from the other moving aircraft. Factors relating to the accident were: the inherent visual restrictions…NTSB SEA96LA135Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Vancouver, WAfailure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during take-off, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve and subsequent dragging of the right wing. The pilot's lack of experience in the make/model of aircraft was a related factor.NTSB SEA96LA057Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Puyallup, WAthe owner's failure to comply with requirements for annual inspections of the airplane, and the debonding of the right brake lining and subsequent jamming of the lining into the right main wheel.NTSB SEA95LA098Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Vancouver, WACarburetor heat was not used and aircraft control was not maintained. Factors to the accident were: the flight instructor's diverted attention, and carburetor icing conditions.NTSB SEA95FA072Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Brush Prairie, WAUndetermined.NTSB SEA94LA079Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKelley Stits SA6B · Snohomish, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed. Factors include a pole off the departure end of the runway.NTSB SEA93LA111Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Walla Walla, WAThe premature landing flare by the pilot which resulted in a hard landing and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed above stall speed during the balked landing.NTSB SEA92LA188Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Snoqualmie, WAThe pilot's not maintaining control of the aircraft because of incapacitation resulting from both hypoglycemia/diet and loss of consciousness.NTSB SEA92LA060Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Vancouver, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain the proper rate of descent.NTSB SEA92LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC-12D · Chehalis, WAThe failure of the pilot to attain the proper touchdown point for landing. A factor relating to the accident was the poor braking conditions on the wet grass strip.NTSB SEA89LA101Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC-12D · Vancouver, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing ground roll, resulting in a ground loop and nose over. The crosswind is considered to be a contributing factor to the accident.NTSB SEA89LA089Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7GCB · Copalis Beach, WAThe pilot's failure to perform the necessary preflight planning and preparation which resulted in the selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. Contributing to the accident was the soft sand bar.NTSB SEA88LA161Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Shelton, WAThe pilot reported a complete loss of power in cruise flight while ferrying an aircraft to its home base after an annual inspection. The pilot landed in a small field of rye crop. The pilot stated that the size of the field precluded a normal approach. The…NTSB SEA88LA110Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca O58B · Bremerton, WADuring cruise, eng lost power. Plt attempted to restore power with no success; eng power was surging but less than enough to sustain flight. Forced landing was executed into rough terrain. Inspection revealed fuel selector deteriorated by age and use. The…NTSB SEA86LA226Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHegsted S16B · Kelso, WAThe student pilot was on final when the engine ceased operating. A forced landing was accomplished with touchdown being about 100 yards short of the runway. A hard landing was made with the aircraft coming to rest inverted. The needle valve to the carburetor…NTSB SEA86LA214Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Cusick, WAThe pilot was performing as a barnstormer close to a local fair. After completion of several low passes the pilot was attempting to make a steep 180 degree turn to a landing. The turn was completed at insufficient altitude to recover and the aircraft struck…NTSB SEA86LA189Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Rosalia, WADuring climb out the acft entered a departure stall. The acfts left wing dropped and the acft came to rest 90 degrees from its departure heading. This acft has no stall warning system.NTSB SEA86LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · East Sound, WAUpon rollout, a loss of directional control occurred during a wind gust. The pilot elected to go-around. Shortly after lift off, the main gear of the aircraft struck VASI lights. The aircraft then struck the ground.NTSB SEA85LA232Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Lopez Island, WAShortly after takeoff the acft's eng ceased operating for unknown reasons. During the landing rollout, the acft struck a fence and nosed over.NTSB SEA85LA219Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Ridgefield, WAThe acft stalled at an alt of aprx 15 AGL and contacted the terrain hard during a landing at a pvt airstrip. The acft does not have a stall warning system. The plt stated that he should have maintained a proper airspeed.NTSB SEA85FA212Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Renton, WAThe inexperienced, low time student pilot reported a gradual loss of power while operating his luscobe 8A aircraft on a personal, local flight. The aircraft was equipped with a stromberg carburetor whose mixture was permanently wired full open and power was…NTSB SEA85FA171Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper J3-C-65 · Goose Prairie, WAThe acft contacted trees while the plt was performing low level passes over a boy scout camp. Witnesses reported the plt made three passes over the camp and during one of those passes, the plt dropped a bag of candy bars to the scouts. The fourth, during…NTSB SEA85LYE01Accident · No injuriesFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Cheney, WAAcft was found abandoned after sustaining substantial damage in apparent lndg attempt in snow-covered marsh. Presumed pilot had expired student certificate and had registered acft to self under an alias. Circumstances of mishap unknown.