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NTSB investigations: Continental A&C65 series, WV

19 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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19652026

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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" = 'WV' 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\" = 'WV' 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" = 'WV' 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 ERA23LA275Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAeronca 11AC · Pence Springs, WVA total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.Jun 23, 2023 · N9543E · Substantial damage NTSB ERA15LA287Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C 65 · Southside, WVThe pilot’s exhaustion of the airplane’s fuel supply, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the outcome was the pilot’s failure to secure the engine before the forced landing.Jul 24, 2015 · N92653 · Substantial damage NTSB ERA09CA390Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C · South Charleston, WVThe pilot's failure to maintain control during the attempted go-around.Jul 8, 2009 · N88025 · Substantial damage NTSB ERA09LA348Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Fairmont, WVThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate use of the checklist.Jun 14, 2009 · N7544E · Substantial damage NTSB NYC05LA049Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 65CA · Ravenswood, WVThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control while landing. A factor in this accident was the crosswind condition.Feb 6, 2005 · N33779 · Substantial damage NTSB IAD01LA050Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3-C65 · Clarksburg, WVThe pilot's failure to perform fuel consumption calculations and incorrect positioning of the fuel tank selector, which resulted in fuel starvation of the engine.Apr 29, 2001 · N78521 · Substantial damage NTSB IAD96LA099Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca L-3B · Morgantown, WVAn inadequate maintenance/annual inspection and failure of the muffler which resulted in melted insulation on the magneto 'P' leads and subsequent loss of engine power. A related factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Jun 16, 1996 · N46634 · Substantial damage NTSB BFO89LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Dublin, WVThe pilot was attempting to hand prop his acft without any assistance. He stated he chocked both the front and back of the right main gear. After several unsuccessful attempts the engine finally started. The acft ran at what the pilot described as sounding…Nov 15, 1988 · N88054 · Substantial damage NTSB BFO88LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Capon Bridge, WVLoss of power because of carburetor ice which obstructed airflow to the engine. The aircraft nosed over on landing because of soft terrain and high grass. The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat is a contributing factor.Jun 18, 1988 · N1841E · Substantial damage NTSB ATL83LA217Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Shinnston, WVThe instructor (CFI) was providing takeoff & landing instructions to his son, a student plt. After making a takeoff & landing, they took off again on rwy 22. At lift-off, the CFI noticed a Cessna 180 being taxied for takeoff. At aprx 300 ft AGL, they made a…Jun 6, 1983 · N3511E · Substantial damage NTSB NYC72FGM43Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · New Cumbrlnd, WVApr 29, 1972 · N83075 · Substantial damage NTSB IAD71DIJ24Accident · No injuriesClosedTaylorcraft BC12C · Frankford, WVJun 27, 1971 · N43909 · Substantial damage NTSB IAD71FIG17Accident · Minor injuriesClosedTaylorcraft BC-65 · Fort Ashby, WVOct 17, 1970 · N26644 · Destroyed NTSB IAD70F0101Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper J-3 · Glendale, WVOct 19, 1969 · N21631 · Destroyed NTSB IAD70D0077Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Talcott, WVSep 22, 1969 · N83410 · Substantial damage NTSB DIA70F0028Accident · Serious injuriesClosedChampion 7AC · Charles Town, WVJul 4, 1969 · N83944 · Destroyed NTSB NYC66F0673Accident · Minor injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Union, WVMar 21, 1966 · N2732E · Destroyed NTSB NYC66D0182Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Pickens, WVJun 23, 1965 · N1766E · Substantial damage NTSB NYC65A0143Accident · 1 fatalClosedLuscombe 8A · 2e Littleton, WVJun 7, 1965 · N72044 · Destroyed