# NTSB investigations: Continental A&C75 series A list on [Continental A&C75 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-a-c75-series.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. Page 1 of 13 · 620 investigations - [NTSB CEN26LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA047.md): Engineering & Research 415 · Sheboygan Falls, WI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 13, 2025 · N94342 · Substantial damage > The flight instructor’s failure to arrest the airplane’s descent rate during a takeoff simulated engine failure which resulted in a hard landing. - [NTSB ERA25FA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25FA253.md): Ercoupe 415 · Gallatin, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Jul 2, 2025 · N93985 · Substantial damage > On July 2, 2025, about 1300 central daylight time, an Ercoupe 415-C, N93985, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Gallatin, Tennessee. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal… - [NTSB WPR25LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA087.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Upland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 1, 2025 · N2951H · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate separation during landing, which resulted in a runway collision with another airplane. - [NTSB WPR24LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA158.md): Engineering & Research Ercoupe 415-C · Ontario, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 21, 2024 · N99577 · Substantial damage > The non-certificated pilot’s unstable approach to landing, which resulted in a collision with approach lighting, hard landing, and postimpact fire. - [NTSB CEN23FA369](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23FA369.md): Piper J5A · Iola, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Aug 19, 2023 · N35417 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane after landing on a grass taxiway with a tailwind, which resulted in a nose over. - [NTSB CEN23FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23FA059.md): Engineering & Research Ercoupe 415-C · Corning, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 5, 2022 · N99345 · Destroyed > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from obstructions during a go-around, which resulted in impact with powerlines, a tree, and the ground. - [NTSB ERA23FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23FA060.md): Detrick Donald G Detrick DA-2 · Oak Hill, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Nov 15, 2022 · N4307Q · Substantial damage > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a tree. - [NTSB CEN22LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA210.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Angola, IN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 16, 2022 · N3530H · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing and the nose landing gear collapse. - [NTSB ERA21LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA062.md): Ercoupe 415 · South Boston, VA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 6, 2020 · N2674H · Substantial damage > The improper installation of a fuel filter screen cover gasket, which resulted in its failure, fuel starvation, and a subsequent total loss of engine power during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident was the unapproved fuel sight gauge, which obscured… - [NTSB CEN21LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA047.md): Ercoupe 415 · Ardmore, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 7, 2020 · N331BW · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper decision to takeoff with 3 persons in a 2-place airplane and over maximum gross weight, and his failure to apply carburetor heat when the airplane’s engine experienced carburetor ice and a partial loss of power. - [NTSB ERA20LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA183.md): Ercoupe 415 · Rogersville, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 15, 2020 · N3956H · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath on approach, which resulted in an inflight collision with trees and terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s use of an impairing medication. - [NTSB CEN20LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA170.md): Ercoupe 415 · Hallettsville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 30, 2020 · N2275H · Substantial damage > The partial loss of engine power due to contaminated fuel and carburetor ice. - [NTSB GAA20CA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20CA059.md): Ercoupe 415 · Greer, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 3, 2019 · N87173 · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing, loss of directional control, and impact with a fence. - [NTSB GAA20CA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20CA031.md): Ercoupe 415 · Alvin, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 17, 2019 · N2585H · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a total loss of engine power, and an off-airport landing, during which the airplane landed hard and then ground looped. - [NTSB GAA19CA575](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA575.md): Piper J3C · Lander, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 26, 2019 · N33463 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain lateral control during takeoff with a quartering tailwind, which resulted in the right wing striking the ground, a runway excursion, impact with a fence, and a subsequent noseover. - [NTSB CEN19LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA243.md): Culver LCA · Viroqua, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 25, 2019 · N29272 · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB CEN19LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA167.md): Ercoupe 415 · Hawkins, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 13, 2019 · N87294 · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB GAA19CA329](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA329.md): Ercoupe 415 · Lafayette, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 7, 2019 · N3667H · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's failure to maintain pitch control and his improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. - [NTSB ERA18LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA007.md): Ercoupe 415 · Centre Hall, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 2017 · N3538H · Substantial damage > The partial loss of engine power due to the No. 2 cylinder exhaust valve being stuck. - [NTSB GAA17CA552](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA552.md): Hencken William Pietenpol AIR Camper · Franklin, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 21, 2017 · N40WH · Substantial damage > The failure of the weld that connects the left main landing gear and the axle during the takeoff roll. - [NTSB GAA17CA519](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA519.md): Piper J5A · Springfield, VT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 27, 2017 · N30897 · Substantial damage > The pilot's unstabilized approach, which resulted in landing long and fast, and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from trees during a go-around. - [NTSB GAA17CA370](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA370.md): Aero-Ace CE 1 · Cottonwood, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 26, 2017 · N473CQ · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusting crosswind conditions. - [NTSB ERA17LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA109.md): Ercoupe 415 · Dawsonville, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 2017 · N99716 · Substantial damage > A decrease in oil pressure due to the pilot's unintentional overfilling of the engine oil sump, and the pilot's subsequent decision to perform an off-airport precautionary landing, which resulted in impact with a tree. - [NTSB ERA17LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA023.md): Ercoupe 415 · Lindenwold, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 2016 · N415WE · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. - [NTSB CEN16LA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA299.md): Engineering & Research 415 C · Mt Morris, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2016 · N99307 · Substantial damage > The pilot's loss of airplane control during a forced landing in gusting crosswind conditions and the airplane’s subsequent bounce on the runway following a loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. - [NTSB GAA16CA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA180.md): Lamb-Robin Bowers FLY Baby · Guthrie, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 3, 2016 · N359RJ · Substantial damage > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during the initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and a collision with terrain. - [NTSB CEN16LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA133.md): Mathieu Cassutt · Louisville, NE · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 2016 · N78RM · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to operate with partial carburetor heat while operating in conditions conducive to the formation of carburetor ice, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. - [NTSB CEN16LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA137.md): Matthews H Thomas Jodel F11 A · Marathon, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 2016 · N3068M · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to conduct a go-around in a timely manner, which resulted in impact with trees and a powerline. - [NTSB GAA16CA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA166.md): Piper J5A · Lake Harbor, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 25, 2016 · N41239 · Substantial damage > The 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. - [NTSB GAA16CA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA067.md): Taylorcraft BC12 65 · New Lisbon, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 2, 2015 · N33939 · Substantial damage > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, resulting in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain. - [NTSB ERA15LA379](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA379.md): Engineering & Research Ercoupe 415 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2015 · N87172 · Substantial damage > The pilot's loss of airplane control, which resulted in a hard landing. - [NTSB ERA15CA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA317.md): Ercoupe 415 C · Fairmont, WV · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 14, 2015 · N93606 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and his exceedance of the wing's critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent collision with terrain. - [NTSB CEN15LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA177.md): Ercoupe 415 C · St Jacob, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 2015 · N87EV · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power during the go-around due to fuel contamination. - [NTSB WPR15LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA003.md): Corben Baby Ace D · Lincoln, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2014 · N3RH · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, which resulted from debris restricting the fuel flow within the fuel system. - [NTSB ANC14LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC14LA091.md): Piper J3 · Ft. Yukon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2014 · N7092H · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper preflight inspection and in-flight fuel management, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent forced landing. - [NTSB WPR14LA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA315.md): Ercoupe 415 C · Susanville, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 2014 · N2013H · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to follow the checklist while starting the engine and to lock the engine primer plunger, which resulted in the partial loss of engine power during cruise flight in high density altitude conditions. - [NTSB WPR14CA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA301.md): Ercoupe 415 C · Hubbart, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 19, 2014 · N99621 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and proper alignment during approach for landing in gusting wind conditions. - [NTSB ERA13LA406](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA406.md): Engineering & Research 415-D · Beaver Falls, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2013 · N3940H · Substantial damage > The owner/pilot’s failure to follow engine manufacturer recommendations for engine oil changes and spark plug cleaning and rotating when operating the airplane with 100 low lead fuel, which resulted in carbon buildup in the engine and the total loss of engine… - [NTSB CEN13CA510](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA510.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Mackinac Island, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 10, 2013 · N99094 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while on final approach. - [NTSB ERA13CA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA155.md): Engineering & Research Ercoupe 415-C · Newnan, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 5, 2013 · N87172 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain proper visual lookout during taxi operations, which resulted in a collision with a parked airplane. - [NTSB ERA13LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA007.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Parkersburg, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 2012 · N93606 · Substantial damage > The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. - [NTSB CEN12FA616](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA616.md): Piper J3C-65 · Kingsland, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2012 · N70108 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed following a partial loss of engine power resulting from an engine intake valve that became stuck open. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to operate the airplane when a required maintenance… - [NTSB ERA12CA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA111.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Panacea, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 16, 2011 · N99576 · Substantial damage > The pilot did not attain the proper touchdown point during landing, which resulted in a runway overrun. - [NTSB ERA12LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA077.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Mulberry, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 2011 · N99168 · Substantial damage > The 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… - [NTSB CEN12LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA049.md): Brochetti Louis Pietenpol Aircamper · Vienna, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 2011 · N486LB · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power during climb after takeoff due to carburetor icing. - [NTSB CEN12CA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA045.md): Engineering & Research 415-C · Lebanon, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 25, 2011 · N93415 · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. - [NTSB ERA12CA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA040.md): Engineering & Research 415-C · Mebane, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 16, 2011 · N3760H · Substantial damage > The pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff. - [NTSB CEN11CA406](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA406.md): Piper J3C-65 · Shepard, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 17, 2011 · N3504K · Substantial damage > the pilot's loss of aircraft control after encountering windshear and turbulence on takeoff. - [NTSB CEN11CA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA017.md): Luscombe 8D · Clarrisa, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 11, 2010 · N72060 · Substantial damage > The partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB ERA11LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA014.md): Engineering & Research Ercoupe 415-D · Lawrenceville, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 2010 · N89331 · Substantial damage > Inadequate maintenance performed on the airplane, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the corrosion within the carburetor. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-a-c75-series/ntsb.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 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_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c."mKey" = a.case_mkey WHERE a.engine_model_code IN ('17005') ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-a-c75-series/ntsb --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. 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