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NTSB investigations: Continental A&C75 series, FL

29 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Continental A&C75 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" = 'FL' 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 ('17005')) 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\" = 'FL' 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 ('17005'))
  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" = 'FL' 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 ('17005'))
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 ERA23FA060Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportDetrick Donald G Detrick DA-2 · Oak Hill, FLThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a tree.Nov 15, 2022 · N4307Q · Substantial damage NTSB GAA16CA166Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J5A · Lake Harbor, FLThe pilot's exceedance of the critical angle of attack while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an accelerated aerodynamic stall, spin, and impact with terrain.Mar 25, 2016 · N41239 · Substantial damage NTSB ERA12CA111Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Panacea, FLThe pilot did not attain the proper touchdown point during landing, which resulted in a runway overrun.Dec 16, 2011 · N99576 · Substantial damage NTSB ERA12LA077Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Mulberry, FLThe pilot’s failure to abort the takeoff after recognizing the airplane’s poor performance during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the passenger’s injuries was the pilot’s failure to provide a briefing on the use of the lapbelt, which delayed the passenger’s…Nov 19, 2011 · N99168 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA08LA164Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Arcaida, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper climb rate after takeoff.Aug 13, 2008 · N94339 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA06LA188Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Trenton, FLA partial loss of engine power just after takeoff due to water contamination of the auto fuel added to the aircraft fuel system just prior to the flight. Factors include the pilot's inadequate preflight, no suitable landing area near the departure end of the…Sep 23, 2006 · N3233H · Substantial damage NTSB MIA00LA061Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEaa Chapter 229 Zenair 601 · Kissimmee, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing resulting in the airplane going off the side of the runway and colliding with a barricade.Jan 4, 2000 · N229FF · Substantial damage NTSB MIA87LA092Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J5A · Brooksville, FLShortly after take off the eng began to lose power. Unable to maintain alt a forced landing was made in a field, during which, the acft sustained substantial damage. Inspection of the acft revealed that the loss of power was the result of an insufficient fuel…Feb 24, 1987 · N41141 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA85LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Stuart, FLAcft was flying at low level over water to film a tv commercial. Plt pushed throttle in for additional pwr but engine did not respond. Full throttle was applied with no response from the eng. Plt stated that there was insufficient pwr to maintain level flt.…Nov 16, 1984 · N77517 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA83LA188Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Melrose, FLThe plt took off on rwy 11 (elev 150 ft MSL) with a density alt of 1500 ft. he reported the wind was calm, but aprx 14 mi west at gainsville, FL, the 2052 EDT wind was from 250 deg at 9 KTS. During takeoff, the acft climbed aprx 75 ft, then settled into trees…Jul 24, 1983 · N99474 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA83LA166Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Yulee, FLThe plt stated that during takeoff, the acft entered a 'right turn' after it had climbed appx 25 ft above the rwy. Reportedly, full control inputs to the left failed to correct the right bank. When the plt saw the acft heading for trees to the right, he…Jun 24, 1983 · N2045H · Substantial damage NTSB MIA83LA118Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe G · Pempbroke Pines, FLThe acft collided with a tree during a forced landing after the engine lost power. Post accident investigation revealed that the fuel strainer was full of water and that the carburetor bowl contained one or two ounces of water. Draining of this water allowed…Apr 5, 1983 · N2175H · Substantial damage NTSB MIA82DA106Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper J5A · Tampa, FLThe pilot reported that the engine malfunctioned while he was on a VFR flight. He stated that he applied carburetor heat as well as other measures to restore power. The malfunction persisted, and the plane was substantially damaged during a forced landing…Apr 22, 1982 · N41141 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA81FA027Accident · 2 fatalClosedErco 415-C · Lakeland, FLDec 21, 1980 · N2106H · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB MIA80FLD48Accident · No injuriesClosedErco 415-C · Lakeland, FLMar 22, 1980 · N3690H · Substantial damage NTSB MIA80FLD47Accident · Minor injuriesClosedErco 415-C · Sarasota, FLMar 18, 1980 · N99490 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA78FLA21Accident · No injuriesClosedErco 415-C · Live Oak, FLMar 21, 1978 · N87296 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA78FLA03Accident · No injuriesClosedErco 415-C · Lake City, FLOct 16, 1977 · N99166 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA77FLA33Accident · Minor injuriesClosedErco 415-C · Panama City, FLJun 2, 1977 · N86999 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA77DLD08Accident · No injuriesClosedBaby Ace D · Deland, FLOct 30, 1976 · N39D · Substantial damage NTSB MIA74DKT24Accident · Minor injuriesClosedErco 415-C · P.Beach Grdn, FLSep 25, 1973 · N99241 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA72DLD44Accident · No injuriesClosedErco 415-C · Chuluota, FLFeb 6, 1972 · N93783 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA71DLD43Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper J-3 · Haines City, FLDec 31, 1970 · N9217H · Substantial damage NTSB MIA70D0156Accident · Minor injuriesClosedErcoupe 415-C · St Augustine, FLJul 29, 1969 · N41A · Destroyed NTSB MIA69D0386Accident · No injuriesClosedErco 415-C · Fernandna Bch, FLJan 12, 1969 · N2095H · Substantial damage NTSB MIA68F0004Accident · No injuriesClosedErcoupe 415-D · Ocoee, FLMay 10, 1967 · N99738 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA67D0405Accident · Minor injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Pahokee, FLJan 22, 1967 · N2084K · Substantial damage NTSB MIA67F0550Accident · No injuriesClosedErcoupe 415-D · Crystal River, FLApr 23, 1966 · N99176 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA66F0382Accident · No injuriesClosedErcoupe 415-C · Oveida, FLJan 3, 1966 · N2857H · Substantial damage