NTSB investigations: Continental A&C65 series, 1996
38 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 | 192 |
|---|---|
| 1965 | 152 |
| 1966 | 155 |
| 1967 | 134 |
| 1968 | 139 |
| 1969 | 145 |
| 1970 | 116 |
| 1971 | 89 |
| 1972 | 103 |
| 1973 | 78 |
| 1974 | 72 |
| 1975 | 86 |
| 1976 | 86 |
| 1977 | 80 |
| 1978 | 54 |
| 1979 | 60 |
| 1980 | 40 |
| 1981 | 58 |
| 1982 | 42 |
| 1983 | 34 |
| 1984 | 43 |
| 1985 | 56 |
| 1986 | 42 |
| 1987 | 30 |
| 1988 | 38 |
| 1989 | 35 |
| 1990 | 23 |
| 1991 | 29 |
| 1992 | 30 |
| 1993 | 25 |
| 1994 | 25 |
| 1995 | 29 |
| 1996 | 38 |
| 1997 | 18 |
| 1998 | 23 |
| 1999 | 31 |
| 2000 | 33 |
| 2001 | 25 |
| 2002 | 22 |
| 2003 | 20 |
| 2004 | 18 |
| 2005 | 27 |
| 2006 | 25 |
| 2007 | 33 |
| 2008 | 15 |
| 2009 | 33 |
| 2010 | 28 |
| 2011 | 28 |
| 2012 | 17 |
| 2013 | 16 |
| 2014 | 16 |
| 2015 | 17 |
| 2016 | 27 |
| 2017 | 21 |
| 2018 | 26 |
| 2019 | 22 |
| 2020 | 12 |
| 2021 | 18 |
| 2022 | 25 |
| 2023 | 16 |
| 2024 | 18 |
| 2025 | 20 |
| 2026 | 16 |
Where
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Query with SQL
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\") = 1996
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 year(c."eventDate") = 1996
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 LAX97LA025Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · El Cajon, CAunfavorable weather condition(s), which caused the aircraft to descend at a rate that exceeded its climb capability.NTSB IAD97LA006Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Springfield, OHfailure of the pilot to maintain obstacle clearance, while maneuvering at low altitudes. A related factor was the quartering tail wind.NTSB FTW97LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 11BC · Oil City, LAthe failure of the pilots of both aircraft to maintain an adequate visual lookout. Factors were: different traffic pattern altitudes flown by the two pilots, and the sunglare encountered by the pilot of the ultralight.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 NYC96LA179Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3 · Wildwood, NJThe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude during a low altitude maneuver.NTSB CHI96LA308Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Grosse Ile, MIimproper attachment of the flight control cables to the ailerons by the mechanic who performed the last annual inspection. A factor relating to this accident was the pilot's failure to perform an adequate check of the flight controls before takeoff.NTSB CHI96FA290Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAeronca 11AC · Charlotte, MIthe pilot's improper use of engine controls (carburetor heat and/or throttle), while making a relatively high speed approach, low pass, and pull-up, which resulted in partial loss of engine power; and failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient airspeed after…NTSB CHI96LA262Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-J3C · Camp Lake, WIseizure of the number 2 piston. Inadequate maintenance was a related factor.NTSB MIA96LA195Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 11AC · Wedowee, ALThe failure of the pilot to obtain a preflight weather briefing and his failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll following a precautionary landing due to adverse weather encountered during the flight.NTSB NYC96LA159Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 11AC · Alexandria, NJfailure of the commercial pilot to ensure that directional control was maintained during takeoff, which led to a ground swerve and collision with a fence.NTSB IAD96LA108Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Cambridge, MDthe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing. The crosswind was a factor.NTSB SEA96LA143Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Sun Valley, IDthe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to obtain/maintain adequate airspeed for the go-around. The crosswind, downdraft, and high density altitude were related factors.NTSB CHI96LA222Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-90 · Racine, WIwas improper remdial action by the pilot after encountering a stall when the elevator back pressure was not removed and the ailerons were positioned for a right bank by that increasing the airplane's left yaw/roll action. Factors in this accident were a stall…NTSB MIA96LA163Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Callahan, FLthe pilot's premature decision to reduce power, following application of carburetor heat, when engine operation became rougher after experiencing roughness due to carburetor icing. The weather (carburetor icing) conditions and carburetor ice were related…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 LAX96LA239Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Lamont, CAfailure of the pilot to see-and-avoid a guy wire along the border of a field that was being agriculturally treated. The sunglare, guy wire, and lack of visual cues were related factors.NTSB MIA96LA158Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 11-AC · Green Cove Spgs, FLThe pilot's improper planning/decision by failing to ensure that the airplane would be able to clear obstructions at the end of the runway, while taking off with a tailwind component; and his failure (or inability) to flare the airplane after turning back to…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.NTSB IAD96LA097Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3 · Ashton, MDthe pilot's inadequate fuel supply which resulted in a fuel exhaustion and a loss of engine power. A related factor was the pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations.NTSB CHI96LA198Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3 · Princeton, MNLoss of engine power for an undetermined reason.NTSB FTW96FA243Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAeronca 65-CA · Lonoke, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control.NTSB NYC96LA121Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3 · Chester, CTthe pilot's improper use of rudder control to maintain directional control during landing.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.NTSB ANC96LA083Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7AC · Clear, AKthe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection in that he failed to ensure that the cabin door was properly secured for takeoff. Factors associated with the accident were: the open cabin door and rough/uneven terrain.NTSB CHI96LA189Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Greenville, MIforeign material, probably due to improper maintenance, which blocked the main fuel metering jet of the carburetor, and resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power.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.NTSB IAD96LA073Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BCS-65 · Wolfeboro, NHthe pilot's failure to maintain control and altitude of the seaplane while circling to draw attention before landing on the lake. A related factor was that the aircraft was not equipped with a radio.NTSB FTW96LA194Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7AC · Pine Bluff, ARthe pilot's failure to follow proper starting procedures, and an inadequate tie-down.NTSB CHI96FA135Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper J-3 · Raymond, NEfailure of the pilot to ensure that the fuel selector was properly positioned to the full 'on' position before takeoff, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation during the initial climb after takeoff; and the pilot's failure to maintain…NTSB MIA96LA119Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7BCM · Portland, TNDelay by the pilot-in-command to perform a go-around after the airplane bounced three times during the landing attempt. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the pilot to obtain a preflight weather briefing and his poor in-flight planning decision…NTSB LAX96LA156Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportTwibell Tangent 65 · Lucerne Valley, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain altitude. Factors in the accident were: the pilot's decision to buzz the area and his ostentatious display.NTSB ANC96LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12D · Palmer, AKthe pilot's selection of an unsuitable area for landing.NTSB LAX96LA142Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft DC-65 · Fremont, CAthe in-flight separation of a portion of one wooden propeller blade due to undetected dry rot in the wood fibers.NTSB ATL96LA069Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Nashville, TNthe failure of the pilot of the Piper PA-28, N26046, to visually clear the intended taxi course.NTSB FTW96LA150Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Salado, TXthe pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from the power line.NTSB LAX96FA120Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Elk Grove, CAthe pilot's failure to see and avoid the obstruction.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 CHI96LA078Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Mount Horeb, WIfailure of the pilot to see-and-avoid the pedestrian. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's inadequate preflight preparation, his landing on a closed airstrip, and the snow covered terrain.