# Aeronca 65-CA - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 0190922 - Manufacturer (registry): AERONCA - Model: 65-CA - Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 1 · Reciprocating - Seats: 2 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Cruise speed: 75 mph - Certification: Type certificated - Data sheet: [TCDS A-675](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A-675) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Thomas Gores - Registered aircraft: 141 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/aeronca-65-ca Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs) Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment. - [AD 96-09-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-09-06): Air Filter Assemblies · Maule Aerospace Technology 7ACA, 7ECA, 7FC and 180 more. Effective Jun 7, 1996 - [AD 47-30-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-30-08): Seat Modification · Gores, William 65-CA (Army L-3F), 65-LA and S-65-CA. Effective Sep 30, 1947 ## Registered aircraft (141, first 50) - [N1165S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1165S): [Stark David M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STARK%20DAVID%20M), [Merkel, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Merkel), S/N CA-16251 - [N21371](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N21371): [Hilbert Elroy E II](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HILBERT%20ELROY%20E%20II), [Rockford, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Rockford), S/N C1808 - [N22478](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N22478): [Avery Michael L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AVERY%20MICHAEL%20L), [Cumberland, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Cumberland), built 1939, S/N C4249 - [N23962](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N23962): [Stagg Skip W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STAGG%20SKIP%20W), [Lakewood, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Lakewood), built 1939, S/N 6229 - [N26318](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N26318): [Finseth Lowell J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FINSETH%20LOWELL%20J), [Fountain, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Fountain), built 1940, S/N 7880 - [N29206](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N29206): [Bendix Airmens Association Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BENDIX%20AIRMENS%20ASSOCIATION%20INC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1940, S/N C10060 - [N29229](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N29229): [Massey Wayne L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MASSEY%20WAYNE%20L), [Okahumpka, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Okahumpka), built 1940, S/N C-10150 - [N29248](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N29248): [Free Alan R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FREE%20ALAN%20R), [Paulding, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Paulding), built 1940, S/N CA10210 - [N29427](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N29427): [Lamphar Eric Matthew](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LAMPHAR%20ERIC%20MATTHEW), [Lebanon, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Lebanon), built 1940, S/N CA10220 - [N29433](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N29433): [Zenor Dean C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ZENOR%20DEAN%20C), [Lake City, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Lake%20City), built 1940, S/N CA-10310 - [N29445](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N29445): [Brunhoeber Michael E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BRUNHOEBER%20MICHAEL%20E), [Caldwell, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Caldwell), built 1940, S/N C-10300 - [N29497](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N29497): [Johnson Donald W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JOHNSON%20DONALD%20W), [Sharpsburg, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Sharpsburg), built 1940, S/N C10440 - [N31350](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N31350): [Varrasse Raymond R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VARRASSE%20RAYMOND%20R), [Yulee, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Yulee), built 1940, S/N C-10370 - [N31393](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N31393): [Roberson Henry B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROBERSON%20HENRY%20B), [Chico, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Chico), built 1940, S/N C10550 - [N31413](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N31413): [Kelly Bryan P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KELLY%20BRYAN%20P), [Clearwater, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Clearwater), built 1940, S/N CA10640 - [N31422](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N31422): [Klingenberg Tim C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KLINGENBERG%20TIM%20C), [Udall, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Udall), built 1940, S/N CA10750 - [N31738](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N31738): [Rusty Robertson](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RUSTY%20ROBERTSON), [Fresno, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Fresno), built 1940, S/N CA10910 - [N31771](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N31771): [Martin Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MARTIN%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Bargersville, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Bargersville), built 1940, S/N C-11080 - [N31797](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N31797): [Graham Bruce M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GRAHAM%20BRUCE%20M), [Amarillo, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Amarillo), built 1940, S/N CA-11140 - [N31807](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N31807): [Gores Thomas J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GORES%20THOMAS%20J), [Franklin, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Franklin), S/N C11220 - [N31854](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N31854): [Moulder Clayton J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MOULDER%20CLAYTON%20J), [Jensen Beach, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Jensen%20Beach), S/N CA11440 - [N31886](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N31886): [Wolcott James N](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WOLCOTT%20JAMES%20N), [Grandview, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Grandview), built 1944, S/N C-11711 - [N31892](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N31892): [Dorman Richard E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DORMAN%20RICHARD%20E), [Mesa, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Mesa), built 1941, S/N C-11721 - [N31895](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N31895): [Gores Thomas J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GORES%20THOMAS%20J), [Franklin, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Franklin), built 1941, S/N C11671 - [N31899](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N31899): [Byrne Donald L Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BYRNE%20DONALD%20L%20JR), [Lusby, MD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MD/Lusby), built 1941, S/N CA-11981 - [N31903](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N31903): [Mullins Adrian J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MULLINS%20ADRIAN%20J), [Cartersville, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Cartersville), built 1941, S/N CA-11841 - [N31925](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N31925): [Woodhams Jonathon R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WOODHAMS%20JONATHON%20R), [South Haven, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/South%20Haven), built 1941, S/N CA12031 - [N31928](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N31928): [Hammons John M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HAMMONS%20JOHN%20M), [Grapeland, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Grapeland), S/N CA12101 - [N31954](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N31954): [Gores Thomas J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GORES%20THOMAS%20J), [Franklin, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Franklin), built 1940, S/N CA12321 - [N31992](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N31992): [Rider Rp Field](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RIDER%20RP%20FIELD), [New Gloucester, ME](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ME/New%20Gloucester), S/N C-12701 - [N31997](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N31997): [Hogan Frederick D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOGAN%20FREDERICK%20D), [Hamilton, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Hamilton), built 1941, S/N C12741 - [N33705](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N33705): [Rapp Tim J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RAPP%20TIM%20J), [Fairfield, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Fairfield), built 1941, S/N C12831 - [N33708](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N33708): [Grimes Kenneth](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GRIMES%20KENNETH), [Charlotte, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Charlotte), built 1941, S/N CA12751 - [N33717](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N33717): [Beck Gary E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BECK%20GARY%20E), [Richlands, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Richlands), built 1941, S/N C13021 - [N33718](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N33718): [Wilson Nicholas G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WILSON%20NICHOLAS%20G), [Snohomish, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Snohomish), built 1941, S/N C-12951, Registration revoked - [N33721](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N33721): [Naeyaert Lennie M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NAEYAERT%20LENNIE%20M), [Seymour, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Seymour), S/N C12921 - [N33731](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N33731): [Bieser John P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BIESER%20JOHN%20P), [Hartford, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Hartford), built 1941, S/N CA13251 - [N33738](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N33738): [Dexter Fred H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DEXTER%20FRED%20H), [Live Oak, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Live%20Oak), S/N C13061 - [N33744](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N33744): [Brewer Stephen F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BREWER%20STEPHEN%20F), [Hamilton, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Hamilton), S/N CA-13071 - [N33766](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N33766): [Cain James W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CAIN%20JAMES%20W), [Big Rapids, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Big%20Rapids), S/N C13321 - [N33775](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N33775): [Dunn Ronald G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DUNN%20RONALD%20G), [Larwill, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Larwill), built 1941, S/N CA13351 - [N33779](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N33779): [Mummey Gary E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MUMMEY%20GARY%20E), [Stockport, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Stockport), built 1941, S/N C13301 - [N33783](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N33783): [Aeronca Aircraft History Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AERONCA%20AIRCRAFT%20HISTORY%20MUSEUM), [Brighton, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Brighton), built 1941, S/N CA-13531 - [N33784](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N33784): S/N CA13471 - [N33800](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N33800): [Crichton James W Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CRICHTON%20JAMES%20W%20JR), [Chattanooga, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Chattanooga), built 1941, S/N C-13621 - [N33826](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N33826): [Franklin John B Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FRANKLIN%20JOHN%20B%20JR), [Needville, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Needville), built 1941, S/N C13691 - [N33844](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N33844): [Wiley Gordon](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WILEY%20GORDON), [Arbela, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Arbela), built 1941, S/N CA13921 - [N33851](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N33851): [Ropp Dorothy E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROPP%20DOROTHY%20E), [Drummond Island, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Drummond%20Island), built 1941, S/N C14041 - [N33853](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N33853): [Yanks Air Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/YANKS%20AIR%20MUSEUM), [Baldwin Park, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Baldwin%20Park), S/N C13871 - [N33854](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N33854): [Will Mychal C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WILL%20MYCHAL%20C), [North Las Vegas, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/North%20Las%20Vegas), S/N CA13951 All 141: https://openairdocs.org/model/aeronca-65-ca/aircraft.md ## NTSB investigations (51, newest 50) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB WPR23LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA100), Dec 15, 2022: Aeronca 65-CA (N29447), Deming, NM, substantial damage. Probable cause: The occupant’s improper throttle movement during the start procedure, which resulted in forward movement and loss of airplane control. - [NTSB CEN17LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA234), Jun 17, 2017: Aeronca 65 CA (N33778), Mount Vernon, OH, minor damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's improper starting procedure before hand propping the engine, and his subsequent attempt to stop the moving airplane, which resulted in him being struck by the propeller. - [NTSB CEN14CA362](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA362), Jul 12, 2014: Aeronca 65CA (N36562), Pulaski, WI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot's improper flight control inputs resulting in a loss of control during the landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action. - [NTSB ERA13CA435](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA435), Sep 30, 2013: Aeronca 65 CA (N33879), Thomaston, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate pre-flight planning and in-flight monitoring of the fuel level which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB ERA13LA397](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA397), Sep 1, 2013: Aeronca 65CA (N31915), Hardwick, VT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The improper maintenance of the carburetor, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to carburetor flooding. - [NTSB IAD05LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA101), Jul 11, 2005: Aeronca 65CA (N36806), Cadiz, OH, substantial damage. Probable cause: Carburetor icing, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power. A factor was an unanticipated hill in the forced landing rollout area. - [NTSB IAD05LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA062), May 13, 2005: Aeronca 65 (N34482), Sanborn, NY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate preflight preparation, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, and subsequent loss of engine power during cruise flight. - [NTSB NYC05LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA049), Feb 6, 2005: Aeronca 65CA (N33779), Ravenswood, WV, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control while landing. A factor in this accident was the crosswind condition. - [NTSB SEA03LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA185), Sep 4, 2003: Aeronca 65-CA (N33865), Polson, MT, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an object while maneuvering and alcohol impairment. Transmission wires, dark night conditions, and drug impairment were factors. - [NTSB FTW00LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA230), Aug 14, 2000: Aeronca 65-CA (N33783), Liberty Hill, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's inadvertent activation of the left rudder control, which resulted in a loss of control while in cruise flight. - [NTSB LAX98LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA217), Jun 29, 1998: Aeronca Chief 65-CA (N34482), Phoenix, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing rollout. - [NTSB FTW96FA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA243), Jun 10, 1996: Aeronca 65-CA (N36513), Lonoke, AR, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. - [NTSB SEA91LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA162), Jul 7, 1991: Aeronca 65-CA (N36831), West Jordan, UT, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S DELAYED SWITCHING OF THE FUEL TANK SELECTOR, THE ENGINE FAILURE FROM FUEL STARVATION AND THE UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR A FORCED LANDING. - [NTSB SEA89LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA131), Jul 9, 1989: Aeronca 65-CA (N36532), Prineville, OR, destroyed. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE CLEARANCE FROM TREES. - [NTSB MKC83LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83LA120), Jun 1, 1983: Aeronca 65CA (N36600), St Louis, MO, substantial damage - [NTSB CHI81DEM28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81DEM28), Jul 17, 1981: Aeronca 11AC (N39578), Elwell, MI, substantial damage - [NTSB SEA80FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA80FA012), Dec 8, 1979: Aeronca 65-CA (N31929), Mountain Home, ID, substantial damage, 2 fatal - [NTSB FTW79FPG54](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79FPG54), Jun 17, 1979: Aeronca 11AC (N31959), Mountain Home, AR, destroyed - [NTSB FTW77DRG59](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77DRG59), Jul 9, 1977: Aeronca 65-CA (N36507), Portland, TX, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW77FRG40](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77FRG40), Apr 24, 1977: Aeronca 65-CA (N31895), San Saba, TX, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW76DPD55](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76DPD55), Sep 7, 1976: Aeronca 7AC (N33826), Ft.Worth, TX, substantial damage - [NTSB CHI76FET28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI76FET28), Feb 17, 1976: Aeronca 65-CA (N31850), Michigan City, IN, substantial damage - [NTSB MKC76FCG48](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC76FCG48), Aug 17, 1975: Aeronca 65-CA (N34523), Atchison, KS, substantial damage - [NTSB CHI75DEM03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI75DEM03), Jul 14, 1974: Aeronca S65-CA (N31901), Cheboygan, MI, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX74DUG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX74DUG01), Jul 4, 1973: Aeronca AR-11 (N31865), Elsinore, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB CAN73F0905](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CAN73F0905), Nov 12, 1972: Aeronca S-85CA (N33818), Wakefield, Canada, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW72FPJ18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW72FPJ18), Oct 9, 1971: Aeronca 11AC (N36605), Adams, OK, substantial damage, 1 fatal - [NTSB MIA71DKD11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA71DKD11), Nov 10, 1970: Aeronca 65-CA (N34564), Brownsville, TN, destroyed - [NTSB MIA70D0267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA70D0267), Nov 28, 1969: Aeronca 65-CA (N36527), Dallas, GA, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW70F0231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW70F0231), Sep 27, 1969: Aeronca 65-CA (N39574), Mabelville, AR, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA70D0150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA70D0150), Aug 7, 1969: Aeronca 65-CA (N31417), Mount Dora, FL, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA70D0043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA70D0043), Jun 27, 1969: Aeronca 65-CA (N31899), Enterprise, AL, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW70F0087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW70F0087), Jun 15, 1969: Aeronca 65-CA (N33875), Huntsville, TX, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC69A0092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC69A0092), Apr 9, 1969: Aeronca 65-C (N31938), Phelps, NY, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB FTW69A0027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW69A0027), Oct 19, 1968: Aeronca 65-CA (N31846), Joshua, TX, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB CHI69A0029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI69A0029), Sep 14, 1968: Aeronca 65-CA (N36659), New London, OH, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB NYC69D0102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC69D0102), Jun 18, 1968: Aeronca 65-CA (N36875), E.Brookfield, MA, substantial damage - [NTSB SEA68F0256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA68F0256), Jan 27, 1968: Aeronca 65-CA (N39353), Ashland, OR, destroyed - [NTSB ANC68F0033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC68F0033), Aug 7, 1967: Aeronca 65-CA (N33765), Anchorage, AK, substantial damage - [NTSB CHI68F0018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI68F0018), Jun 18, 1967: Aeronca 65-CA (N33775), Weston, MI, substantial damage - [NTSB MKC68D0052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC68D0052), Jun 10, 1967: Aeronca 65-CA (N33858), Omaha, NE, substantial damage - [NTSB DIA67A0007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DIA67A0007), Jan 23, 1967: Aeronca 65-CA (N31932), Fruitland, MD, destroyed, 2 fatal - [NTSB FTW67F0019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW67F0019-201498), May 18, 1966: Aeronca 65CA (N36664), Dalhart, TX, destroyed - [NTSB NYC66F0626](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC66F0626), Apr 23, 1966: Aeronca 65-TAC (N36570), Moneta, VA, destroyed - [NTSB NYC66D0488](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC66D0488), Feb 6, 1966: Aeronca S-65CA (N34596), Ravena, NY, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC66D0269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC66D0269), Sep 19, 1965: Aeronca 65-TAC (N36823), Ashland, ME, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX65F0083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX65F0083), May 16, 1965: Aeronca 11AC (N33748), Long Beach, CA, minor damage - [NTSB UNK65X0493](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK65X0493), Oct 30, 1964: Aeronca 65CA (N31392), Cameron, AZ, substantial damage - [NTSB UNK64X2508](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X2508), Jun 27, 1964: Aeronca 65AC (N31756), Grand Haven, MI, substantial damage - [NTSB UNK64X2422](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X2422), Jun 21, 1964: Aeronca 11AC (N36920), Houston, TX, substantial damage All 51: https://openairdocs.org/model/aeronca-65-ca/ntsb.md ## FAA accident and incident reports (35) From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [Incident 20180721017479I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180721017479I), Jul 21, 2018: Aeronca 65-CA (N31391), Pawtucket, RI, Minor damage. Pilot reported that a wind gust occurred during landing and that led to him landing harder than normal, causing the gear to collapse. Pilot also reported that… - [Accident 20170617011199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170617011199A), Jun 17, 2017: Aeronca 65-CA (N33778), Mt Vernon, OH, Minor damage, 1 fatal. Larry l. hoover had flown his plane to wynkoop airport to visit with friends. He was trying to start the plane he had piloted to the wynkoop airport. According… - [Accident 20140712011749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140712011749A), Jul 12, 2014: Aeronca 65-CA (N36562), Pulaski, WI, Substantial damage. Upon landing, while giving flight instruction, the student pilot lost directional control of the aircraft. It veered to the right then overcorrected to the… - [Accident 20130930019719A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130930019719A), Sep 30, 2013: Aeronca 65-CA (N33879), Thomaston, GA, Destroyed. On October 22, 2013 inspector [privacy data omitted] met with the pilot [privacy data omitted] at the atlanta FSDO to go over the events leading up to the… - [Accident 20130831017309A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130831017309A), Aug 31, 2013: Aeronca 65-CA (N31915), Hartwick, VT, Substantial damage. Pilot stated before flight that he had performed a preflight. Engine run-up was performed with good mag drop and carb heat worked fine. Pilot estamated the… - [Incident 20130802024859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130802024859I), Aug 2, 2013: Aeronca 65-CA (N36537), Christiana, TN, Minor damage. Pilot took off from murfreesboro airport uneventfully and approximately 10 minutes later the engine quit. Pilot successfully landed aircraft in a field with… - [Incident 20121124025189I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20121124025189I), Nov 24, 2012: Aeronca 65-CA (N34585), Brodhead, WI, Minor damage. On November 24, 2012 pilot departed beloit Wisconsin airport (44C) on a pleasure filght to Brodhead Wisconsin (C37). Pilot was performing wheeled landings,… - [Accident 20050711032199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050711032199A), Jul 11, 2005: Trytek 65CA (N36806), Cadiz, OH, Substantial damage. (-23) Aircraft started to lose power in cruise, 1400 max RPM. Pilot tried carb heat but was unable to increase power and elected to attempt a forced landing in… - [Accident 20050513009539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050513009539A), May 13, 2005: Trytek 65CA (N34482), Sanborn, NY, Substantial damage. (-23) On may 13, 2005, at 1130 EDT, a Aeronca chief, N34482 registered to the pilot [privacy data omitted] lost power after take off and landed in a wooded… - [Accident 20050206034039A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050206034039A), Feb 6, 2005: Trytek 65CA (N33779), Ravenswood, WV, Substantial damage. (-23) During landing on runway 22, the pilot stated that he encountered a gusty crosswind. While trying to compensate, the aircraft yawed to the right and went… - [Accident 20030904021999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030904021999A), Sep 4, 2003: Trytek 65CA (N33865), Polson, MT, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. (-23) On September 4, 2003 at 05:58 local time, an aircraft (N33865) struck a 16 kv, three strand set of power lines, 6 nautical miles southwest of the Polson,… - [Accident 20000813007629A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000813007629A), Aug 13, 2000: Trytek 65CA (N33783), Liberty Hill, TX, No damage. (-23) On August 13, 2000, at 1930 CDT, an Aeronca 65-CA was substantially damaged by impacting trees and terrain near Liberty Hill, Texas. The pilol stated… - [Accident 19980629015269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980629015269A), Jun 29, 1998: Trytek 65CA (N34482), Phoenix, AZ, Substantial damage. (.19) On June 29, 1998, at 1005 hours mountain standard time, an Aeronca chief 65-CA, N34482, struck the lights at the end of the runway at the Deer valley… - [Accident 19960610013169A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960610013169A), Jun 10, 1996: Trytek 65CA (N36513), Lonoke, AR, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. On departure engine sputtered and aircraft went nose first into a pond. (-23) a witness stated that she saw the airplane execute a takeoff to the southwest and… - [Incident 19930529033369I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930529033369I), May 29, 1993: Trytek 65CA (N31948), Kalamazoo, MI, Minor damage. Pilot lost directional control on landing rollout. Ground looped. - [Incident 19920130005509I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920130005509I), Jan 30, 1992: Trytek 65CA (N29447), Midland, TX. Engine quit on approach to airport. Landed on crosswind runway. Aircraft departed runway on rollout. - [Accident 19910707026269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910707026269A), Jul 7, 1991: Trytek 65CA (N36831), West Jordan, UT, Substantial damage. Engine quit en route. Stalled on upslope hill. Post accident no fuel. Aux fuel line pinched by tieoff. Engine normal - [Incident 19891003061459I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19891003061459I), Oct 3, 1989: Trytek 65CA (N36549), Traverse City, MI. Encountered rotor wash from departing helicopter. Swerved off runway. Made a go around and landed safely. - [Accident 19890709020779A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890709020779A), Jul 9, 1989: Trytek 65CA (N36532), Prineville, OR, Destroyed. Struck trees on climbout after takeoff. - [Incident 19870718068169I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870718068169I), Jul 18, 1987: Trytek 65CA (N36867), Cayucos, CA, Minor damage. Attempted takeoff from a short precautionary landing site. Aircraft became airborne but pancaked into a hill. - [Accident 19830601021959A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830601021959A), Jun 1, 1983: Trytek 65CA (N36600), St Louis, MO, Substantial damage. Aircrft veered off runway onto soft ground. Wheels sank in, and aircraft flipped inverted. - [Incident 19830130011879I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830130011879I), Jan 30, 1983: Trytek 65CA (N31886), Arlington, TX, Minor damage. Pilot hand-propped with throttle inadvertently one half open. Mechanic in cockpit unfamiliar with brakes,hit hangar - [Accident 19810717042319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810717042319A), Jul 17, 1981: Bbavia 11AC (N39578), Elwell, MI, Substantial damage. Flight instructor allowed student too veer off runway during takeoff. Aircraft hit corn which caused crash. - [Incident 19810308018829I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810308018829I), Mar 8, 1981: Trytek 65CA (N36604), Keysers Ridge, MD. Za pilot landed on interstate after encountering fog and icing. Pilot had received a weather briefing. - [Accident 19791208036089A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19791208036089A), Dec 8, 1979: Wagner 65CA (N31929), Mountain Home, ID, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. Aircraft hit ground 1 mile from runway. Dark night, no lights in or on aircraft. Pilot had been drinking alcohol. - [Accident 19790617011559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790617011559A), Jun 17, 1979: Wagner 65CA (N31959), Mountain Home, AR, Destroyed. Made slow flight over field to drop balloons,stalled acft during a turn. - [Incident 19780902017069I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780902017069I), Sep 2, 1978: Wagner 65CA (N39574), Wynne, AR, Minor damage. Pilot inadvertently applied brake on roll out. Ran off runway. - [Incident 19780709042909I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780709042909I), Jul 9, 1978: Wagner 65CA (N33800), Toughkenamon, PA, Minor damage. Student pilot had engine stop after takeoff due to carburetor ice. - [Accident 19770709018829A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770709018829A), Jul 9, 1977: Trytek 65CA (N36507), Portland, TX, Substantial damage - [Accident 19770424009699A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770424009699A), Apr 24, 1977: Trytek 65CA (N31895), San Saba, TX, Substantial damage. Fabric separated from under windshield and tore aft to empennage - [Accident 19760907027389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760907027389A), Sep 7, 1976: Trytek 65CA (N33826), Ft.Worth, TX, Substantial damage. Tall weeds & holes - [Accident 19760217003119A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760217003119A), Feb 17, 1976: Trytek 65CA (N31850), Michigan City, IN, Substantial damage - [Accident 19750817040669A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750817040669A), Aug 17, 1975: Trytek 65CA (N34523), Atchison, KS, Substantial damage. Prospective buyer-demonstration flt. - [Accident 19740714028109A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740714028109A), Jul 14, 1974: Trytek 65CA (N31901), Cheboygan, MI, Substantial damage. Confusion as to PIC drg tkof. Plt made a low turn after tkof due trees in flt path. Wing hit water. - [Accident 19730704020369A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730704020369A), Jul 4, 1973: Trytek 65CA (N31865), Elsinore, CA, Substantial damage. Plt shoe caught under rudder pedal. ## Service difficulty reports (1) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR 98ZZZX3082](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX3082), Jun 28, 1998: CLIP. MISMANUFACTURED. THE CONNECTOR CLIP WAS WORKED FREE TWICE. THE SECOND TIME RESULTED IN AIRCRAFT DAMAGE. CLIP NEEDS TO BE RE-DESIGNED TO BE LESS LIKELY TO COME OFF. ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (25) Approved for this model: the STC's model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. In force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has. - [STC SA04652CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04652CH): To allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification. Swift Fuels LLC - [STC SA00079NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00079NY): Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter kit AFC-K008 on single and multi engine fixed wing light aircraft incorporating Teledyne Continental reciprocating engines of 450 horsepower or less. Airwolf Filter Corporation - [STC SA7965SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA7965SW): Application of fabric and polyurethane finishing system. Shady Aviation LLC - [STC SA01757WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01757WI): To allow the use of UL91 or UL94 (minimum) grade aviation fuel. Swift Fuels LLC - [STC SA03898NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA03898NY): Installation and maintenance of ORATEX covering and coating material. Aircraft Design & Certification Ltd - [STC SA01967WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01967WI): Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas. General Aviation Modifications Inc - [STC SA04776NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04776NY): The HIPEC Covering and Finishing System must be performed and maintained. HIPEC Aircraft Coatings Inc - [STC SA01831WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01831WI): To allow the use of UL91 (minimum) grade aviation fuel. Petersen Aviation Inc - [STC SA02268CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02268CH): Installation of Airwolf Filter Corp. Air Oil Separator. Airwolf Filter Corporation - [STC SA00478CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00478CH): Installation of Cooper Superflite 102 Fabric. Aviation Products Systems Inc - [STC SA01026SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01026SE): Improved fuel gascolator assembly. Steve's Aircraft - [STC SA02033AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02033AT): Modification to install an air-oil separator to prevent oil from being aspirated from the engine breather line. M-20 Oil Separators LLC - [STC SA01944CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01944CH): Modify airplane to fly on unleaded automotive gasoline, 87 minimum antiknock index, per ASTM Specification D-439 or D-4818 of any volatility class, A through E, or 82UL AVGAS per ASTM D-6227. Experimental Aircraft Association Inc - [STC SA742GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA742GL): Superseded by STC SA01944CH. Modify airplane to fly on unleaded automotive gasoline, 87 minimum antiknock index. EAA Aviation Foundation - [STC SA8075SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA8075SW): Installation of fiberglass covering. (M-62 SERIES PT-19) (G-73 SCHWEIZER). Razorback Fabrics Inc - [STC SA02520AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02520AT): Installation of M-20 Oil Separator, model 600-WP. M-20 Oil Separators LLC - [STC SA00279LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00279LA): Installation of Ameri-King AK-950 Global Positioning System Navigation Switching/Annunciator Panel and Associated Equipment. Ameri-King Corporation - [STC SA71GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA71GL): Installation of air filters. Brackett Aero Filters Inc - [STC SA2-952](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2-952): Installation of fiberglass covering. Razorback Fabrics Inc - [STC SA928NE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA928NE): Added unleaded automative gasoline. Lovett Charles J - [STC SA4624NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4624NM): Installation of F. Atlee Dodge springs 2097 and 2127 to replace bungee cords on ski equipped airplanes. F Atlee Dodge Aircraft Service - [STC SA1351WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1351WE): Replace existing fabric on wings, fuselage, empennage, and/or control surfaces, with Ceconite101 material. (262A Series -12). Ceconite Inc - [STC SA4-1210](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-1210): Installation of Eonnex cover on aircraft surfaces. Ceconite, Inc - [STC SA4-1298](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-1298): Ceconite 101 covering of complete airplane. Cooper Engineering Corporation - [STC SA4-288](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-288): BN-1 propeller spinner. Raymond M Stits ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Aeronca/Browne 65-CA](https://openairdocs.org/model/aeronca-browne-65-ca): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 0190923 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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