# FAA incident reports: Continental A&C65 series A list on [Continental A&C65 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-a-c65-series.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. Page 1 of 55 · 2,705 reports - [Accident 20260814011249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260814011249A.md): Taylorcraft DCO-65 · Calumet, MI · Aug 14, 2026 · N48446 · Substantial damage > On August 14, 2026, at 1945 local time, a Taylorcraft DCO-65 aircraft, [privacy data omitted], registered to and flown by an airline transport pilot sustained substantial damage following a loss of control and subsequent impact with terrain during departure… - [Incident 20260802010939I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260802010939I.md): Luscombe 8A · Fairfield, SC · Aug 2, 2026 · N71101 · Minor damage > While the pilot [privacy data omitted] was attempting to hand prop the aircraft [privacy data omitted] for start, the aircraft engine would not respond. The pilot made an adjustment to the throttle. On the last attempt the aircraft started with a good amount… - [Accident 20260802010329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260802010329A.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Boyceville, WI · Aug 2, 2026 · N43665 · Substantial damage > The pilot took off with a passenger for a short flight to where she planned to refuel. On takeoff climb and just past the runway, the engine started to sputter and run poorly. In a turn back to the airport the aircraft lost power. The pilot opted to put the… - [Accident 20260720008859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260720008859A.md): Piper J3C-65 · Richmond, TX · Jul 20, 2026 · N92432 · Destroyed > According to preliminary pilot statements and video accounts, the flight departed the airfield to the south for a local sunrise observation. The aircraft executed a right turn to the west, tracked back across the airfield heading east, and climbed to… - [Accident 20260707008519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260707008519A.md): Champion 7AC · Buffalo, WY · Jul 7, 2026 · N1097E · Substantial damage > Pilot didn't check for high density altitude before takeoff and aircraft would not fly in thoses conditions - [Incident 20260531005249I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260531005249I.md): Mooney M-18C · Winterset, IA · May 31, 2026 · N70DV · Minor damage > Pilot-in-command right foot slipped off controls and got stuck between rudder and brake pedal tube resulting in loss of steering/yaw control and brake control which led to the airplane veering off of the runway. - [Accident 20260419007099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260419007099A.md): Luscombe 8E · Meeker, CO · Apr 19, 2026 · N1398K · Substantial damage > On April 19, 2026 a pilot flying a Luscombe. 8E, with registration number [privacy data omitted] departed a private grass strip approximately 23NM to the south of keeo enroute to kgjt. The pilot selected a downhill departure for a shorter performance takeoff… - [Accident 20260410004139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260410004139A.md): Piper J3C-65 · Baker, FL · Apr 10, 2026 · N92480 · Substantial damage > During climb out after departing from the Long Branch airfield, the aircraft's engine lost power. Pilot attempted to return to airport but stalled and clipped a tree before impact. - [Incident 20260220000799I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260220000799I.md): Piper J-3C · Otisfield, ME · Feb 20, 2026 · N98294 · Minor damage > The aircraft departed Oxford airport headed south and experienced a partial loss of power over the north end of thompson lake. Initial application of carburetor heat restored power. While turning back to Oxford airport, partial power was lost again. The pilot… - [Accident 20260201000489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260201000489A.md): Piper J3C-65 · Brimfield, OH · Feb 1, 2026 · N5930V · Substantial damage > Pilot doing a low altitude flyby over friend's farm experienced an engine power loss on fourth pass after turning carburetor heat off and applying climb power. Pilot was unable to attempt restart or maneuver to avoid tree line ahead. Aircraft hit tree tops… - [Incident 20260131001139I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260131001139I.md): Piper J3C-65 · Erwinna, PA · Jan 31, 2026 · N42803 · Minor damage > Pilot was doing touch and goes at Van Sant Airport. The runway was snow covered with patches of ice and the aircraft was on skis. On take off personnel on the ground alerted the passenger via phone the right gear looked like it was hanging strangley. The… - [Incident 20260121000299I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260121000299I.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Norridgewock, ME · Jan 21, 2026 · N96548 · Minor damage > On January 21, 2026, at 1615 local time, a Taylorcraft BC12-D departed Central Maine Regional Airport (Norridgewock, ME) on skis for a local flight to moosehead lake. The pilot conducted a low approach and initiated landing on the frozen surface of moosehead… - [Incident 20260102000079I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260102000079I.md): Aeronca 7AC · Harisonville, PA · Jan 2, 2026 · N1107E · Minor damage > Pilot was attempting an engine out scenerio, when he decided to apply the throttle, the engine quit and forced a landing on a private airstrip. The pilot had a hard landing and the gear collapsed. Aircraft sustained damage to main gear, left gear leg damaged… - [Incident 20251220018829I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251220018829I.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Abilene, TX · Dec 20, 2025 · N96C · Minor damage > On 12/20/2025 at approximately 1530 local time, a Taylorcraft tailwheel equipped BC12-D registered to a private owner sustained minor damage at the Abilene Texas airport when it veered off the active runway during the landing rollout. The private rated pilot… - [Incident 20251112017619I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251112017619I.md): Luscombe 8A · Mangum, OK · Nov 12, 2025 · N71467 · Minor damage > On November 11, 2025, at approximately 1951 zulu time, the pilot-in-command (PIC) experienced a ground loop while landing. Main gear collapsed, causing the acft to nose over due to stress from the grond loop. - [Accident 20251111017279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251111017279A.md): Luscombe 8A · Fresno, CA · Nov 11, 2025 · N1264K · Substantial damage > During the post landing taxi, the pilot in command of the subject aircraft was attempting to turn off the runway and ground looped the aircraft. Pilot was unable to maintain control of the aircraft when control was possible. Pilot and aircraft records were… - [Incident 20251108015969I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251108015969I.md): Luscombe 8A · Gonzales, TX · Nov 8, 2025 · N71372 · Minor damage > On 9 November 2025 at approximately 1322 CDT, aircraft N71373, a 1946 Luscombe 8A, serial number 2799 attempted to land at Gonzales Municipal Airport (T20), runway 33. During landing, the aircraft experienced drift of centerline. Pilot was unable to correct,… - [Accident 20250929018349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250929018349A.md): Aeronca 11AC · Longmont, CO · Sep 29, 2025 · N86326 · Substantial damage > Pilot in command had 8.5 gallons on board for a local flight with pattern practice at greeley. Stated fuel burn to be 4 gallons an hour based on tach time. After approximately 2 hours of elapsed flight time engine lost power and an off field landing was made… - [Accident 20250902015129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250902015129A.md): Aeronca 7AC · Firebaugh, CA · Sep 2, 2025 · N82003 · Destroyed > On September 2, 2025, the pilot of the subject aircraft departed the runway, traveled approximately 110 feet across a dirt field, in a right turn, and impacted a chain link fence. The fence was damaged and the airplane was destroyed. Video provided by local… - [Incident 20250811016399I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250811016399I.md): Interstate S-1A · Soldotna, AK · Aug 11, 2025 · N37205 · Minor damage > On 11 aug 2025 at 13:42 local, aircraft N37205 was landing on gravel rwy 07 at Soldotna Airport when it began to ground loop. The aircraft went airborne briefly, turning left, then stalling left wing down and heading back the opposite direction. It came down… - [Accident 20250809013629A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250809013629A.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Ozark, AR · Aug 9, 2025 · N95356 · Substantial damage > On August 9, 2025, the airman involved in the accident was conducting an approach to the grass landing strip at byrd’s Backcountry Airstrip in Ozark, AR. Visual meteorological conditions and calm winds prevailed during the time of the accident. The airman was… - [Accident 20250805015169A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250805015169A.md): Aeronca 7AC · Willow, AK · Aug 5, 2025 · N84726 · Substantial damage > Aircraft struck the ground approximatly 75 feet left of the center of the runway, with the left wing first followed by the nose at a near vertical impact. Aircraft showed classic hallmarks of a stall spin with the tail section of the aircraft bent and… - [Accident 20250725009629A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250725009629A.md): Piper J3C-65 · Dillingham, AK · Jul 25, 2025 · N5050R · Substantial damage · 1 fatal > Pilot doing touch and goes. Departed runway 19 on second touch and go, engine quit at approximitley 200 feet AGL, restarted momentarily, aircraft stalled and struck the ground. Fuel tanks were found empty upon initial post accident inspection. - [Accident 20250713012409A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250713012409A.md): Piper J3C-65 · Howard, WI · Jul 13, 2025 · N88220 · Substantial damage > On July 13, 2025 about 1100 CST, [privacy data omitted] registered as a Piper cub J3C-65 airplane piloted by the [privacy data omitted], was substantially damaged after landing at 08WI faikel field in Howard, WI. The pilot received no injuries. The aircraft… - [Accident 20250624007319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250624007319A.md): Piper J3C-65 · Dunlap, TN · Jun 24, 2025 · N28DR · Substantial damage · 1 fatal > Pilot flying JC3-65 cub, while attempting to land, struck tree tops with left wing causing aircraft to stall, striking the ground nose-first. Two persons were on Board, one fatality and one severely injured. Aircraft sustained substantial damage. - [Accident 20250607007869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250607007869A.md): Aeronca 7AC · Hinckley, IL · Jun 7, 2025 · N1846E · Destroyed · 1 fatal > FAA personnel arrived at the accident scene where the aircraft was at rest in a field facing a northerly direction. The pilot had been removed by the coroner and the passenger was taken to the hospital. A walk around was performed and verified that the flight… - [Accident 20250518014869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250518014869A.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D1 · Willow, AK · May 18, 2025 · N44473 · Substantial damage > The pilot attempted a landing on a sandbar, bounced on initial contact, and after making contact a second time, the airplane flipped end over end, landing upside down facing the opposite direction. - [Accident 20250504008419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250504008419A.md): Piper J3C-65 · Wilson, KS · May 4, 2025 · N98416 · Destroyed · 1 fatal > On may 4, 2025, at approximately 13:25 local time, a Piper J3C-65 aircraft, was destroyed in an accident near Wilson, Kansas. The sole occupant, the pilot, sustained fatal injuries. According to witness statements, the aircraft was observed in a shallow climb… - [Accident 20250419005319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250419005319A.md): Champion Aeronca 7AC · Crowley, LA · Apr 19, 2025 · N83871 · Substantial damage > Pilot descended from 700 to 200 feet to drop candy from the airplane to a family gathering. Pilot was distracted after dropping candy and aircraft struck the ground. - [Accident 20250401003819A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250401003819A.md): Aeronca 7AC · Martinsville, VA · Apr 1, 2025 · N84065 · Substantial damage > At approximately 500 AGL on climb out the engine suddenly stopped. The pilot stated that he dropped his hand-held radio and accidentally turned off the fuel selector with his arm. When the engine stopped, the pilot attempted a 180 degree turn back to the… - [Accident 20250327013249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250327013249A.md): Silvaire Luscombe 8A · New Port Richey, FL · Mar 27, 2025 · N28790 · Substantial damage > Pilot was conducting a test flight, he STATE3D that he suffered engine power loss, he used carb heat and added throttle. But still couldnt increase engine power. Helooked for a landing spot and landed on an open field, while rolling out he manuevered the… - [Incident 20250324005132I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250324005132I.md): Piper J3C-65 · San Diego, CA · Mar 24, 2025 · N92628 · Minor damage > Aircraft [privacy data omitted] was holding short at runway 28L awaiting clearance. Aircraft [privacy data omitted] was taxing to runway 28L and made contact with [privacy data omitted]. Damage to left hand wing tip of [privacy data omitted]. - [Accident 20250322006159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250322006159A.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Russellville, AR · Mar 22, 2025 · N39158 · Substantial damage > A flight of three Taylorcraft airplanes was returning to their home base at Russellville municipal airport (krue) after completing a flight. The lead aircraft, airplane 1, was in communication with the airport frequency when they were informed about the… - [Accident 20250211000739A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250211000739A.md): Luscombe 8A · Hampton, NH · Feb 11, 2025 · N77989 · Substantial damage > A light sport airplane departed 7B3 (north Hampton, NH) on runway 02 at approximately 0950 on 02/11/2025. The airplane did a short scenic flight and entered the downwind for runway 02. A witness stated that as the airplane was touching down on runway 02, the… - [Accident 20250116000619A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250116000619A.md): Luscombe 8A · Omaha, NE · Jan 16, 2025 · N71586 · Substantial damage > -Accident pilot departed airport for currency pattern work. After first touch and go departure climb out, the aircraft engine began to sputter and quit running. - Accident pilot was unable to restart the engine. - Accident pilot was unable to maintain… - [Accident 20241212018729A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20241212018729A.md): Wolstenholme Dennis Pietenpol AIR Camper · Tullahoma, TN · Dec 12, 2024 · N161DW · Substantial damage > The following was taken from the pilot’s written statement. The aircraft was parked and fueled at the ktha self-serve fuel station, where electric start procedure was attempted multiple times. The area was clear and the aircraft was chocked and the engine… - [Accident 20240921015359A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240921015359A.md): Luscombe 8A · Elyria, OH · Sep 21, 2024 · N2952K · Substantial damage > On 09/21/2024 aircraft was landing at lpr (lorain county airport) on runway 07 and encountered heavy crosswind. Before the pilot could get the speed of the aircraft down to less than 35 knots, the crosswind put the aircraft in a ground loop. The pilot… - [Accident 20240907012989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240907012989A.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Lead, SD · Sep 7, 2024 · N95078 · Substantial damage > On September 7, 2024 at 10:30AM a Taylorcraft BC12D registered to [privacy data omitted] was in an accident during normal personal flight. VMC conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed. The aircraft was substantially damaged, and there were no… - [Accident 20240826012329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240826012329A.md): Aeronca 65-TAC · Clearwater, FL · Aug 26, 2024 · N39565 · Substantial damage > On August 26, 2024 at approximately 08:16 local time, the accident aircraft a 1944 Aeronca 65-TAC defender sn: [privacy data omitted] experienced a loss of control during takeoff from runway 16 at Clearwater airpark (kclw) Clearwater, Florida. The aircraft… - [Incident 20240814011139I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240814011139I.md): Aeronca 7AC · Mt. Pleasant, PA · Aug 14, 2024 · N83588 · Minor damage > Pilot was attempting to land on grass runway 24. The aircraft was approximately 5' from the ground when the aircraft settled. As the pilot applied power, the aircraft landed hard and the lmlg oleo strut, lower attach bracket became broken on landing. The oleo… - [Incident 20240810010679I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240810010679I.md): Porterfield CP-65 · Lamoni, IA · Aug 10, 2024 · N32428 · Minor damage > Aircraft nosed over during take off roll resulting in propeller ground strike and engine damage. - [Accident 20240727010509A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240727010509A.md): Aeronca 11AC · Winchester, CA · Jul 27, 2024 · N86270 · Substantial damage > On July 27, 2024, about 1157 pacific daylight time, an Aeronca 11AC, [privacy data omitted] sustained Substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Winchester, California. The pilot And passenger were not injured. The airplane was operated as a… - [Accident 20240619008249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240619008249A.md): Piper J3C-65 · Fresno County, CA · Jun 19, 2024 · N3627N · Substantial damage > On June 19, 2024, the pilot planned to fly a newly acquired Piper J3C-65 airplane from mefford field airport (tlr) to prescott regional airport - ernest a love field (prc). While en route from modesto city-county airport-harry sham field (mod) to bishop… - [Accident 20240616019909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240616019909A.md): Aeronca 7AC · Topsham, ME · Jun 16, 2024 · N3854E · Substantial damage > The morning of 16 jun 2024, [privacy data omitted]a 1947 Aeronca model 7AC serial number 7AC-7094 departed bxm. After approximately 45 minutes of flight the aircraft was heading northbound following the androscoggin river approximately 3 miles nw of the… - [Accident 20240612010849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240612010849A.md): Luscombe 8A · Markleeville, CA · Jun 12, 2024 · N37081 · Destroyed · 2 fatal > Received notification from law enforcement that a downed aircraft was located in the woods approximately six (6) miles southeast of lake tahoe airport (tvl). There were two (2) fatalities. There was no post crash fire. The search was conducted after an alert… - [Accident 20240601010289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240601010289A.md): Aeronca 11AC · Geneseo, NY · Jun 1, 2024 · N9418E · Substantial damage > On June 1, 2024, at approximately 1515 EDT, an Aeronca 11AC, experienced a runway excursion during takeoff. Weather conditions-no factor-vmc, winds 6 knot variable, 80 degrees f. runway conditions-no factor, dry. The aircraft veered off the northwest side of… - [Accident 20240517005239A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240517005239A.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Nondalton, AK · May 17, 2024 · N95744 · Substantial damage · 2 fatal > The accident aircraft departed home airfield at 1130 local for an estimated one-hour flight. Weather at departure was reported as overcast at 3800 feet with a field elevation of 288 feet. The aircraft was reported overdue at 2000 local. The aircraft was… - [Incident 20240515005619I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240515005619I.md): Piper J3C-65 · Eden Prairie, MN · May 15, 2024 · N88114 · Minor damage > Shortly after touchdown the right wing raised due to a crosswind. The PIC applied crosswind correction but was unable to maintain control. The aircraft spun 360 degrees, the left wingtip struck the ground and the fuselage under the horizontal stabilizer… - [Incident 20240504006569I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240504006569I.md): Mooney M-18C · Mill Creek, IN · May 4, 2024 · N4070 · Minor damage > On may 04th, 2024 at approximately 1605 CDT a Mooney M18C aircraft operated by a commercial pilot received minor damage when forced to conduct an off-field landing approximately 11 miles northeast of the laporte municipal airport (ppo) in Indiana. Visual… - [Accident 20240501004919A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240501004919A.md): Piper J3C-65 · Apex, NC · May 1, 2024 · N6872H · Destroyed > The pilot and passenger refueled the aircraft, and the pilot started aircraft and performed a preflight check. Aircraft departed runway (a grass field with a downhill decline) and flew around the local area for approxamately 30 minutes. The aircraft returned… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-a-c65-series/incidents.md?page=2 ## The whole list in SQL Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS: ```sql SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet' WHERE engine_model_code IN ('17003') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-a-c65-series/incidents --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.