# NTSB investigations: Continental A&C65 series: In flight collision with object NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports. Page 1 of 2 · 61 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB NYC07CA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA211.md): Aeronca O-58B · Lincoln Park, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 3, 2007 · N46248 · Substantial damage > A bird strike, as reported by the pilot. - [NTSB DFW07LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA170.md): Hazen Fly Baby · Page, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2007 · N6156Y · Substantial damage > The airplane's collision with wooded and mountainous terrain for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB ATL05LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05LA111.md): Piper J3C-65 · Yadkinville, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2005 · N6912H · Substantial damage > The pilots failure to maintain adequate clearance from object and inadequate visual look-out while maneuvering resulted in an in-flight collision with power lines. - [NTSB SEA05CA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05CA116.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Yellow Pine, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 13, 2005 · N96156 · Substantial damage > The pilot's delay in executing a go-around which resulted in his failure to obtain altitude/clearance with trees. - [NTSB LAX04LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA239.md): Champion 7AC · La Porte, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 2004 · N81471 · Substantial damage > the student pilot's failure to maintain clearance with trees while flying along a mountainous ravine. - [NTSB ATL04CA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA095.md): Aeronca 7AC · Carthage, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 15, 2004 · N2908E · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain visual lookout and clearance while maneuvering resulting in an in-flight collision with wires and subsequent collision with water. - [NTSB CHI04LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA061.md): Aeronca 7AC · Prairieville, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 2004 · N1087E · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from the transmission wires during final approach. Factors to the accident were the unmarked transmission wires and their support poles. - [NTSB SEA03LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA185.md): Aeronca 65-CA · Polson, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2003 · N33865 · Substantial damage > 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 CHI03LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA244.md): Piper J3C-65 · Chadron, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2003 · N70522 · Substantial damage > Inadequate preflight planning by the pilot to ensure the required takeoff distance was utilized, as well as a failure to abort the takeoff. Contributing factors were the uphill gradient and the hangar. - [NTSB IAD02LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA019.md): Piper J3 · Livermore Falls, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 2001 · N40621 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain proper altitude clearance while landing, which resulted in a collision with trees. A factor was the crosswind. - [NTSB SEA01LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA164.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Winston, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2001 · N95223 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a fence during the initial takeoff. A fence was a factor. - [NTSB MIA01LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA220.md): Piper J-4A · Mosheim, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2001 · N27848 · Substantial damage > The failure of the student pilot to maintain altitude clearance during a balked landing go-around resulting in the collision with a utility pole, transmission wires, and a ground borne vehicle. - [NTSB CHI00LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA051.md): Luscombe 8A · Orleans, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 1999 · N1363K · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the power line. The power line was a factor. - [NTSB NYC98LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA135.md): Taylorcraft BC12-65 · West Buxton, ME · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1998 · N47893 · Substantial damage > failure of the pilot to see-and-avoid power lines (inadequate visual lookout), as he was approaching to make a water landing on a river. - [NTSB IAD97LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA006.md): Piper J3C-65 · Springfield, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 1996 · N42719 · Substantial damage > failure of the pilot to maintain obstacle clearance, while maneuvering at low altitudes. A related factor was the quartering tail wind. - [NTSB LAX96LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA239.md): Aeronca 7AC · Lamont, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1996 · N2456E · Substantial damage > failure 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 MIA96FA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96FA148.md): Aeronca O-58B · Greenville, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1996 · N49546 · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance from power lines while maneuvering at a low altitude. - [NTSB FTW96LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA150.md): Piper J3C-65 · Salado, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1996 · N26923 · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from the power line. - [NTSB LAX96FA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96FA120.md): Piper J3C-65 · Elk Grove, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 1996 · N75772 · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to see and avoid the obstruction. - [NTSB NYC95LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA133.md): Piper J3C-65 · Yellow Springs, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1995 · N7239H · Substantial damage > inadequate visual lookout by the pilot which resulted in the airplane striking the tower. - [NTSB NYC95LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA118.md): Aeronca O-58B · Moscow, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1995 · N46181 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for a cross wind and his failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance. A factor is the crosswind. - [NTSB BFO95LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA018.md): Aeronca 7AC · Sabinsville, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1994 · N83073 · Destroyed > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout during cruise flight which resulted in inflight collision with wires. - [NTSB FTW94LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA252.md): Piper J3C-65 · Waller, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1994 · N70580 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain proper clearance during takeoff. - [NTSB CHI94LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA158.md): Aeronca 11AC · Montello, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 1994 · N9462E · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. A factor related to the accident was the crosswind. - [NTSB SEA94LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA079.md): Kelley Stits SA6B · Snohomish, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 1994 · N4696 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed. Factors include a pole off the departure end of the runway. - [NTSB BFO93FA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93FA128.md): Taylorcraft BC12-65 · Danbury, CT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1993 · N34009 · Destroyed > Undetermined. - [NTSB LAX93LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA162.md): Piper J3 · Buckeye, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1993 · N30503 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate visual look-out and failure to maintain clearance from the wires. Lack of experience in the geographical (airport) area was a factor. - [NTSB SEA93FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93FA029.md): Aeronca 7AC · Medford, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1992 · N2216E · Destroyed > The failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from wires while buzzing. - [NTSB LAX93LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA038.md): Taylorcraft BC-12D · Mariposa, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1992 · N5187M · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain a sufficient airspeed margin while on final approach, and, after encountering a down draft, his failure to correct the resulting descent rate and maintain a glide path which would maintain obstacle clearance. - [NTSB NYC91LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA231.md): Taylorcraft BC/2D · Rangeley, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1991 · N95123 · Substantial damage > Improper takeoff planning by the pilot which resulted in an inflight collision with trees during initial climb. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's decision not to use the full lake surface available for takeoff. - [NTSB ATL91LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA167.md): Taylorcraft DCO-65 · Calhoun, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1991 · N43LT · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the go-around attempt. Factor(s) in this accident were: the excessive airspeed at touchdown, and the pilot's lack of experience in this model of airplane. - [NTSB MIA91FA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91FA209.md): Aeronca 7AC · Dawson, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1991 · N84216 · Destroyed > The pilot in command's failure to maintain altitude while maneuvering. - [NTSB ATL91LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA159.md): Aeronca 7AC · Newton, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1991 · N84692 · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain an adequate visual lookout for obstacles. - [NTSB MIA91LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA191.md): Aeronca 65-LB · Hilliard, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1991 · N31864 · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to maintain a proper glidepath during final approach resulting in the inflight collision with trees then the ground. - [NTSB ATL88LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA250.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Surf City, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1988 · N96522 · Substantial damage > A landing was attempted at a private turf strip in gusty wind conditions. At level off for a 3-point landing on rwy 24, the right wing was lifted sharply by a wind gust. Right aileron and rudder were applied and power was added to go-around. As the airplane… - [NTSB CHI88LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA155.md): Aeronca 7AC · Hillsboro, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1988 · N2200E · Substantial damage > After making a low pass down a private strip, the aircraft experienced a wire strike followed by an uncontrolled descent into the ground. The pilot stated that his attention was diverted by the owner of the strip. - [NTSB MKC88DCQ03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88DCQ03.md): Aeronca 11AC · Ada, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jun 3, 1988 · N85985 · Substantial damage > The a/c contacted powerlines about 25 feet AGL, contacted a tree, broke another powerline, and then crashed into a pickup truck. No evidence of preimpact mechanical problems were found with either airframe or powerplant. A toxicological test of the pilot… - [NTSB NYC88LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA113.md): Piper J-3 · Downingtown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 1988 · N7170H · Substantial damage > The pilot was performing touch and go wheel landings. During an approach the pilot came in too low and the right main landing gear impacted an electric power pole. The pilot landed the aircraft on a grass strip with only the left main gear then flipped… - [NTSB FTW87FA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87FA223.md): Piper J3C-65 · Greenwood, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1987 · N3685K · Substantial damage > The pilot touched down briefly in a small clearing which he had prevously driven to by automobile. He then lifted off and started a climbout. Two separate electrical power lines were located just inside a tree line which was very close to the previously… - [NTSB NYC87LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA195.md): Aeronca 7AC · Jamestown, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1987 · N2460E · Substantial damage > The student plt rented the acft & flew to a field aprx 40 mi from the dep arpt. After landing, a passenger boarded the acft. The student started to takeoff again. Drg takeoff, the acft lifted off, but would not climb sufficiently to clear trees at the dep end… - [NTSB NYC87DHD04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87DHD04.md): Marrone VM-1 · Jobstown, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jan 17, 1987 · N4047A · Destroyed > The plt was observed to make a low pass over the arpt, then cont beyond the departure end where the acft flew into a row of trees. Witnesses rprtd the sun was low & that the plt was flying toward the sun. Impact with the trees occurred about 1200 ft from the… - [NTSB CHI86LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA139.md): Taylorcraft DC-65 · Plainwell, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1986 · N48102 · Substantial damage > While departing to the north in light wind conditions, the pilot made a decision to abort the takeoff, then realized he would not be able to stop on the remaining runway. He attempted to continue the takeoff. He zoomed the aircraft to clear wires in his path,… - [NTSB NYC86LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA106.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · W. Milford, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 1986 · N43543 · Substantial damage > On approach to Milford airport, the flight collided with power lines and crashed. The pilot made a missed approach then on second approach collided with wires, the pilot stated that it was dark and he did not see the wires until it was too late. - [NTSB NYC85LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA198.md): Piper J3C-65 · Quakertown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1985 · N92279 · Substantial damage > The acft collided with wires during a lndg attempt. The acft was thrown out of control and dragged a wing after which it nosed over. The plt said that he thought the wires had been cleared. He was trying to put the acft right at the edge of the field because… - [NTSB SEA85FA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85FA171.md): Piper J3-C-65 · Goose Prairie, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1985 · N70691 · Destroyed > The acft contacted trees while the plt was performing low level passes over a boy scout camp. Witnesses reported the plt made three passes over the camp and during one of those passes, the plt dropped a bag of candy bars to the scouts. The fourth, during… - [NTSB FTW85LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA210.md): Piper J-3C · Fredericksburg, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 1985 · N925TX · Substantial damage > The acft contacted trees after encountering a downdraft during final apch. The plt stated the apch into the 10-12 kt gusty wind resulted in a low, flat apch. A downdraft was encountered, the acft contacted trees and descended uncontrolled into the terrain. - [NTSB ATL85LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA151.md): Piper J3C-65 · Tullahoma, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1985 · N6015H · Substantial damage > The plt was giving a 15 yr old passenger a local area flt. While in level flt at about 200 ft AGL, the acft hit an unmarked/guyed antenna tower & crashed. The plt reported that he did not see the tower. Although the tower had been there for many years, it was… - [NTSB NYC85LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA009.md): Aeronca 7AC · Ono, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1984 · N1069E · Substantial damage > After a lndg practice flight, solo student plt returned to home field at dusk. First lndg attempt resulted in overshoot and go-around. Since winds were calm, plt elected to land on reciprocal runway due to clear overrun area. This necessitated on obstacle… - [NTSB CHI84LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA230.md): Luscombe 8A · Center Village, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1984 · N1244K · Destroyed > The plt stated that during the takeoff, the acft prematurely became airborne, then settled back onto the rwy & lifted off again. During the second lift-off, he raised the left w ing. Subsequently, the left x-wind blew the acft into a tree line beside the rwy. - [NTSB FTW84LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA269.md): Piper J3C-65 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1984 · N23413 · Substantial damage > Acft struck a marked transmission line on final apch. Plt could not maintain full control of acft on landing. Acft touched down rt wing low and a go-around was initiated. Upon application of pwr, acft went into trees off rt side of airstrip. Both plts stated… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?engine=17003&occurrence=220&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_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."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('17003') AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 220)) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=17003&occurrence=220 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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