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NTSB investigations: Continental A&C65 series, 1993

25 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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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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 1993
    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"

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NTSB ANC94LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7DC · Goose Bay, AKThe pilot-in-command did not maintain directional control of the airplane. A factor in the accident were the trees adjacent to the side of the runway.Nov 2, 1993 · N2532E · Substantial damageNTSB CHI94LA008Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Bristol, INthe pilot's abrupt maneuver (intentional swerve) and main gear collapse during the landing roll on a short grass strip.Oct 7, 1993 · N71492 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC94LA003Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 11AC · Kenney Lake, AKThe pilot's intentional VFR takeoff into instrument meteorological conditions which resulted in spatial disorientation and a loss of control. Factors in the accident were the weather and low light conditions.Oct 5, 1993 · N9230E · DestroyedNTSB SEA94LA007Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Shoshoni, WYFuel exhaustion and the pilot in command's failure to refuel the aircraft.Oct 3, 1993 · N44492 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC93LA185Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Puget Bay, AKThe pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision, and his misjudging his altitude above the water. A factor was the glassy water.Sep 13, 1993 · N95608 · Substantial damageNTSB BFO93LA149Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLach Bensen B-8M · Fall River, MAFATIGUE FAILURE OF THE GYROCOPTER'S MAIN ROTOR CONTROL ARM. fACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: A LOOSE CLAMP ON THE ROTOR CONTROL ARM, DUE TO INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE OR INSPECTION, WHICH RESULTED IN CHAFING OF THE CONTROL ARM.Sep 2, 1993 · N8447 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC93LA165Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Kijik River, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper altitude during the low pass.Sep 1, 1993 · N71585 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC93LA172Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · Ashland, NHThe pilot's improper decision to leave the airplane unattended with the engine operating.Aug 23, 1993 · N82819 · No damageNTSB CHI93FA322Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper J-3C-85 · Salol, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in an aerodynamic stall. The pilot's lack of recent flight experience is a related factor.Aug 15, 1993 · N6301H · DestroyedNTSB NYC93LA147Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Stonington, CTThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin, and the pilot's improper use of the carburetor heat which resulted in the accretion of carburetor ice. A factor was carburetor icing conditions.Aug 11, 1993 · N98382 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC93LA149Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Portsmouth, OHThe pilot's inadequate start procedure which resulted in the airplane taxiing unmanned and its subsequent collision with a building. A factor is the pilot's failure to obtain assistance.Aug 9, 1993 · N1844E · Substantial damageNTSB LAX93LA313Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC-12D · Tehachapi, CAFuel starvation due to the pilot's failure to correctly position the fuel selector prior to departure, and his failure to maintain an adequate airspeed margin above stall while attempting to return to the runway. Factors in the accident were: the pilot's…Aug 4, 1993 · N95907 · DestroyedNTSB CHI93LA293Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Oshkosh, WIThe pilot-in-command's not maintaining directional control. Factors include a crosswind, the pilot-in-command's not attaining compensation for wind conditions, and his lack of experience in this type of airplane.Jul 28, 1993 · N81598 · Substantial damageNTSB BFO93FA128Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-65 · Danbury, CTUndetermined.Jul 18, 1993 · N34009 · DestroyedNTSB DEN93LA079Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-11 · Burkburnett, TXThe disconnection of the up elevator cable from the control horn. A factor was the incorrect installation of the bolt and castle nut by unknown maintenance personnel.Jul 15, 1993 · N4834M · Substantial damageNTSB ATL93LA125Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3 · Athens, GAThe dual student's improper application of wheel brakes prior to lowering the tail wheel and inadequate supervision by the CFI.Jul 7, 1993 · N70894 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI93LA236Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Waukesha, WIThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed above a stall.Jun 27, 1993 · N83429 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC93LA130Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Beach City, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his diverted attention which resulted in an inadvertent stall and inflight collision with the ground.Jun 20, 1993 · N71155 · Substantial damageNTSB DEN93LA071Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Watkins, COTotal loss of power resulting from a blocked carburetor fuel filter. A factor was: soft terrain encountered during the forced landing.Jun 20, 1993 · N2915E · Substantial damageNTSB ANC93LA091Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca AR11 · Anchorage, AKFailure of the student pilot to maintain directional control, which resulted in a ground swerve, and inadequate supervision by the flight instructor. A factor related to the accident was: the soft/wet (muddy) terrain at the edge of the runway.Jun 16, 1993 · N4000E · Substantial damageNTSB ATL93LA102Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Greensboro, NCThe pilot's improper use of carburetor heat during the flight. Factors were the carburetor icing conditions at the time of the accident, and trees at the forced landing siteJun 3, 1993 · N87811 · Substantial damageNTSB 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.May 18, 1993 · N81829 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL93LA071Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportKertesz Woody Pusher · Bradley, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during maneuvering flight, which resulted in a stall/spin and collision with the terrain.Apr 12, 1993 · N48288 · DestroyedNTSB LAX93LA162Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3 · Buckeye, AZThe pilot's inadequate visual look-out and failure to maintain clearance from the wires. Lack of experience in the geographical (airport) area was a factor.Apr 3, 1993 · N30503 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI93LA100Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Mason City, IAExcessive braking by the dual student.Feb 28, 1993 · N2611K · Substantial damage