# NTSB investigations: Continental A&C65 series: Loss of control - in flight

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.

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## Latest cases

- [NTSB NYC08LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA021.md): Luscombe 8A · Pensacola, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 2007 · N2099K · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue fracture of the tail wheel spring during takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC07LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07LA079.md): Aeronca 7AC · Big Lake, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2007 · N82192 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed to avoid an inadvertent stall while maneuvering.
- [NTSB CHI07CA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA258.md): Aeronca 7AC · Westerly, RI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 5, 2007 · N65HM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing which resulted in the overload failure of the right main landing gear. The overload failure of the right main landing gear was a factor.
- [NTSB LAX07LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA240.md): Luscombe 8E · Polson, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2007 · N45486 · Substantial damage
  > a flight control jam for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX07CA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA194.md): Aeronca 7AC · Fresno, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 27, 2007 · N1054E · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB CHI07CA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA156.md): Luscombe 8A · Elwood, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 25, 2007 · N2897K · Substantial damage
  > The commercial pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude and airspeed which resulted in the airplane mushing into the terrain during the simulated forced landing along with the CFI's failure to adequately supervise the commercial pilot's actions.
- [NTSB MIA06LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06LA135.md): Luscombe 8A · Ocala, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2006 · N71927 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during initial climb.
- [NTSB CHI06CA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA247.md): Piper J-3C-65 · Bayfield, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 27, 2006 · N76JS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering which resulted in a stall. A factor associated with the accident was the low altitude at which the airplane stalled.
- [NTSB LAX06LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA267.md): Beach Baby Ace C · Fallon, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2006 · N86677 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain and maintain an adequate airspeed that resulted in a stall/mush.
- [NTSB DFW06FA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06FA184.md): Piper J3 · Walnut Ridge, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2006 · N6732H · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and the subsequent stall. Contributing factors were the low altitude and impairment due to drugs.
- [NTSB DEN06LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06LA099.md): Aeronca 7AC · Parker, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2006 · N85086 · Destroyed
  > the flight instructor's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering resulting in an inadvertent stall and subsequent impact with terrain. Contributing factors were the high density altitude, rising terrain, and improper in-flight planning.
- [NTSB ATL06LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06LA103.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Gold Hill, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2006 · N96758 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while doing a go around, which resulted in an inadvertent stall, loss of control and in-flight collision with the ground. A factor was the pilot's lack of recent experience in the airplane.
- [NTSB NYC06LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA144.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Mayville, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 2006 · N96486 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's improper decision to attempt a simulated engine failure at a low altitude and her failure to maintain clearance from trees and wires, while maneuvering. Also causal was the flight instructor's impairment from prescription medication.
- [NTSB NYC06CA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA126.md): Piper J3C · Old Town, ME · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 29, 2006 · N1401V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent impact with water.
- [NTSB DEN05CA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05CA107.md): Taylorcraft BC12-65 · Roosevelt, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 9, 2005 · N36044 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during landing. A factor contributing to the accident was the crosswind.
- [NTSB SEA04LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA156.md): Taylorcraft DC-65 · Wamic, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2004 · N61021 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his failure to maintain airspeed, resulting in a stall. The pilot's failure to use all of the available runway, and the high-gusty winds were factors.
- [NTSB MIA04LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04LA096.md): Aeronca 11AC · Williston, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 2004 · N85970 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed (Vso) while maneuvering, which resulted in a stall/mush, an uncontrolled descent, and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB IAD04LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD04LA020.md): Taylorcraft BC · Cumberland, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 2004 · N26644 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall into transmission lines.
- [NTSB FTW04FA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04FA083.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Wrightsville, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 2004 · N43005 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed sufficient for flight resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin on the downwind leg of the traffic pattern.
- [NTSB CHI04LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA006.md): Piper J-3 · Florence, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 2003 · N71027 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot prematurely lifted off during the takeoff with inadequate airspeed which resulted in the airplane stalling. Factors associated with the accident were there unsuitable/rough terrain that the pilot used for takeoff.
- [NTSB ATL03LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA146.md): Aeronca BL-7-AC · Pell City, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2003 · N83608 · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to maintain airspeed that resulted in the loss of control and the subsequent collision with the ground.
- [NTSB ATL03LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA116.md): Butler Bowers Fly Baby 1A · Lincoln, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2003 · N197DE · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering resulting in a stall.
- [NTSB FTW03LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA200.md): Champion 7AC · San Antonio, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2003 · N84426 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain minimum required airspeed while maneuvering, resulting in an inadvertent stall of the airplane.
- [NTSB IAD03LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03LA052.md): Aeronca AR-58-058B · Brattleboro, VT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2003 · N46183 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and a subsequent descent into trees. A factor in the accident was the downdrafts.
- [NTSB MIA03LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA092.md): Piper J3C-65 · Pahokee, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 2003 · N6488H · Substantial damage
  > The instructor's inadequate in-flight decision and his delay in taking remedial actions. Also causal was the student pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall. Low altitude flight is a contributing factor.
- [NTSB ATL03LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA019.md): Aeronca 7AC · Merritt Island, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 2002 · N4264E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during an approach to land that resulted in an inflight collision with the runway. A factor was the crosswind condition.
- [NTSB CHI03CA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03CA022.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Albion, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 17, 2002 · N5066M · Substantial damage
  > A failure by the pilot to maintain sufficient airspeed while maneuvering. Contributing factors were the resulting stall/spin, the relatively low altitude and the soft terrain encountered.
- [NTSB IAD02LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA097.md): Aeronca 65-C · Front Royal, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2002 · N24277 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. A factor was the airplane's proximity to the ground when the spin commenced.
- [NTSB CHI02FA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA228.md): Aeronca 7AC · Caro, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2002 · N84546 · Substantial damage
  > The passenger became incapacitated as a result of a stroke which lead to the inadvertent interference with the flight controls.
- [NTSB ANC02LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA080.md): Luscombe 8A · Cordova, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2002 · N45796 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable runway for takeoff, which precipitated an in-flight loss of control and subsequent collision with terrain.
- [NTSB NYC02LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA133.md): Piper J3-C65 · Andover, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2002 · N9264 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's delayed remedial action, and the private pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin.
- [NTSB CHI02LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA155.md): Aeronca O-58B · Alexandria, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2002 · N46899 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall. A factor was the low altitude.
- [NTSB CHI02LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA105.md): Bozeman Pietenpol Aircamper · Rocky Comfort, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 2002 · N96EB · Destroyed
  > The pilot not maintaining aircraft control while maneuvering, and his failure to maintain airspeed resulting in a stall. Low altitude flight was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB LAX02FA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA120.md): Piper J3F-65 · Parker, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 2002 · N40770 · Destroyed
  > The failure of the student to attain and maintain an adequate airspeed following liftoff, which resulted in a stall/mush condition. Also causal was the certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight and failure to take timely remedial…
- [NTSB NYC02LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA034.md): Gillette Baby Ace · Spencerport, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 2001 · N916MG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during approach to the airport, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB MIA02FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02FA001.md): Champion 7AC/BCM · Woodstock, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 2001 · N82049 · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering at a low altitude, resulting in an uncontrolled descent and inflight collision with the terrain.
- [NTSB NYC01LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA208.md): Piper J3C-65 · Gasport, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2001 · N6153H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain a proper climb airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent impact with a hangar.
- [NTSB LAX01LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA269.md): Luscombe 8A · Fort Bragg, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2001 · N28882 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while making a precautionary landing resulting in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB CHI01LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA254.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Wall, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 2001 · N39971 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot failed to maintain a proper glidepath, failed to obtain proper climb rate, and executed the go-around improperly. Additional factors included the pilot's lack of experience, the crop, and the soft, wet ground.
- [NTSB ATL01FA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01FA082.md): Luscombe 8A · Resaca, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2001 · N71917 · Substantial damage
  > The certificated flight instructor's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a turning maneuver, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent collision with terrain. A factor was the loading of the airplane over maximum gross weight.
- [NTSB CHI01LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA177.md): Taylorcraft DCO-65 · Kenosha, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2001 · N46215 · Destroyed
  > the inadvertent stall by the pilot. The low altitude was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB NYC01FA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01FA145.md): Aeronca 7DC · Fulton, KY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2001 · N82562 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin to the ground. A factor was the pilot's decision to fly from the rear seat, which reduced his visibility of critical flight instruments, including the…
- [NTSB FTW01LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA097.md): Aeronca 7AC · Roe, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 2001 · N2129E · Substantial damage
  > the inadvertent stall by the pilot while maneuvering at low altitude. A contributory factor was the tailwind.
- [NTSB FTW00LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA230.md): Aeronca 65-CA · Liberty Hill, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2000 · N33783 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadvertent activation of the left rudder control, which resulted in a loss of control while in cruise flight.
- [NTSB CHI00FA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FA170.md): Aeronca 7AC · Lakeville, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2000 · N81681 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot not maintaining aircraft control and the stall/spin she encountered during the approach on base to final. A factor was the pilot passenger not detecting the remedial action needed to correct the aircraft's nose up attitude during the approach.
- [NTSB DEN00LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA107.md): Luscombe 8E · Santa Fe, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2000 · N25222 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft. A factor was gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB MIA00LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA159.md): Richard Shaffer Aircamper GN-1 · Florence, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 2000 · N2308C · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control after takeoff resulting in the uncontrolled descent and impact on a closed runway.
- [NTSB NYC00LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA113.md): Piper J3C-65 · Lanconia, NH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 2000 · N42383 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB LAX00LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA057.md): Luscombe 8A · Gualala, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1999 · N45886 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to attain and maintain an adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall/mush and a collision with the ground.
- [NTSB CHI99FA343](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA343.md): Piper J-3 · Brookville, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1999 · N3223N · Destroyed
  > the stall/spin encountered by the pilot. A factor was the intentional slow flight.

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## 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" = 250))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=17003&occurrence=250

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