# NTSB investigations: Continental A&C65 series: Loss of engine power

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 MIA08LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA006.md): Taylorcraft DCO-65 · Fort Myers, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2007 · N52730 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during approach for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DEN08LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA009.md): Jackson Pientenpol · Chanute, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 2007 · N4400N · Substantial damage
  > Internal failure of the engine's starter-generator assembly. Contributing factors in this accident were the trees and unsuitable terrain on which to make a forced landing..
- [NTSB MIA07LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07LA129.md): Piper J3C-65 · Andersonville, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2007 · N5721N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to make a 180-degree turn at low altitude to return to the departure runway following a loss of engine power during takeoff-initial climb. A factor in the accident was contamination in the carburetor.
- [NTSB CHI07LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA126.md): Luscombe 8A · Fruitport, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 2007 · N1120B · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor failed to use carburetor heat during takeoff in icing conditions. A factor was the power line pole.
- [NTSB DFW07CA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA035.md): Piper J3C-65 · Humnoke, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 6, 2006 · N7054H · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during initial takeoff climb for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI06LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA211.md): Piper J3C-65 · New Market, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2006 · N7012H · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the fatigue fracture of the crankshaft and camshaft gear teeth during cruise flight and the unsuitable landing area encountered by the pilot during the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI06LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA165.md): Luscombe 8A · Bowling Green, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2006 · N2890K · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fatigue fracture of the number two cylinder exhaust valve during initial climb after takeoff. A contributing factor was the unsuitable terrain (cornfield) encountered during the forced landing.
- [NTSB DFW06CA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA126.md): Piper J3C-65 · Paris, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 14, 2006 · N98829 · Substantial damage
  > The reported loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain available for the forced landing.
- [NTSB ANC06LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06LA043.md): Taylorcraft BC12-65 · Iliamna, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 2006 · N36291 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed use of carburetor heat, which resulted in a loss of engine power during cruise, and an in-flight collision with snow-covered terrain. Factors associated with the accident were an unfavorable wind, and the pilot's inadvertent stall of the…
- [NTSB SEA06CA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA014.md): Aeronca 7AC · Yelm, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 27, 2005 · N85534 · Substantial damage
  > The complete loss of engine power during the initial climb for undetermined reasons, and the excessive descent rate during the ensuing forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN06LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06LA003.md): Aeronca 7AC · Berthoud, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 2005 · N84580 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper in-flight decision making which resulted in loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors are the transmission wires and the metal pole.
- [NTSB ATL05LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05LA117.md): Piper J3C-65 · Mocksville, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2005 · N38341 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel system contamination. A factor was trees.
- [NTSB IAD05LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA063.md): Aeronca 65-TAC · Harrisonburg, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 2005 · N36973 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and subsequent impact with the ground.
- [NTSB ATL04CA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA125.md): Taylorcraft DC-65 · Savannah, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 4, 2004 · N39190 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning of fuel required for the flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, and the subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CHI03LA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA299.md): Piper J3C-65 · South Shore, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2003 · N38435 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the soft terrain encountered during the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI03LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA189.md): Bowers Fly Baby · Altus, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2003 · N1878 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors associated with the accident were the tree and evasive maneuver performed during the forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA02LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA082.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Gaston, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 2002 · N43085 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from object(s) while executing a forced landing following a total loss of power for undetermined cause(s). Contributing factors where the pole impacted during the emergency landing and the pilot's diverted attention.
- [NTSB IAD01LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA050.md): Piper J3-C65 · Clarksburg, WV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 2001 · N78521 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to perform fuel consumption calculations and incorrect positioning of the fuel tank selector, which resulted in fuel starvation of the engine.
- [NTSB MIA01LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA002.md): Harwell/Gardner WAG-AERO Cubby · Stockbridge, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 2000 · N909GH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a visual lookout during a forced landing resulting in an on-ground collision with a berm on landing roll out. Contributing to the accident was a reported loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA00LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA185.md): Rowe Pietenpol · Raymond, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2000 · N5079R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an airspeed above power-off stall speed (Vso) while attempting a forced landing after a total loss of engine power, and his failure to move the fuel selector switch to the 'ON' position prior to takeoff. Factors include the…
- [NTSB MIA00LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA220.md): Aeronca 65-TC · Harris, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2000 · N29416 · Substantial damage
  > The unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot while descending for a forced landing. Contributing to the accident was the partial loss of engine power due a blocked fuel line resulting in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB MIA00LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA158.md): Piper J-3 · Boca Raton, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 2000 · N70546 · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons that resulted in a forced landing and substantial damage to the aircraft.
- [NTSB NYC00LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA091.md): Aeronca 7AC · Pawling, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 2000 · N474HH · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX99LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA222.md): Piper J3C-65 · Elko, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1999 · N26842 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to reject the takeoff after noting that the engine would not produce takeoff power.
- [NTSB ANC99LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA076.md): Taylorcraft BC-12 · Cantwell, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1999 · N43373 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB ATL98LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA091.md): Piper J3C-65 · Zellwood, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1998 · N42760 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons which led to a forced landing and nose over. A factor affecting the severity of the damage was the soft terrain.
- [NTSB IAD96LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA099.md): Aeronca L-3B · Morgantown, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1996 · N46634 · Substantial damage
  > An inadequate maintenance/annual inspection and failure of the muffler which resulted in melted insulation on the magneto 'P' leads and subsequent loss of engine power. A related factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI96LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA198.md): Piper J-3 · Princeton, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1996 · N35505 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB CHI96FA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA135.md): Piper J-3 · Raymond, NE · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1996 · N6510H · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to ensure that the fuel selector was properly positioned to the full 'on' position before takeoff, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation during the initial climb after takeoff; and the pilot's failure to maintain…
- [NTSB BFO95LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA083.md): Aeronca 7AC · Warren, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1995 · N2934E · Destroyed
  > a loss of engine power/performance for undetermined reasons. Related factors were: the pilot exceeding the airplane's maximum takeoff weight, carburetor icing conditions, a tailwind, and high temperature.
- [NTSB FTW95LA351](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA351.md): Taylorcraft DCO-65 · Abilene, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1995 · N57527 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent stall as result of an abrupt maneuver. A factor was the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC95LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA151.md): Piper J3C-65 · North Benton, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1995 · N88631 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation for an unknown reason, resulting in a loss of engine power; and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB FTW95LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA190.md): Grunska Earl J Baby ACE D · Paris, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 1995 · N689EG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain minimum required airspeed for flight, resulting in an inadvertent stall. A factor was the partial loss of power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI94DET02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94DET02.md): Simcox Sport Trainer · Laporte, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Sep 26, 1994 · N6881M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued operation with a known power deficiency. The loss of engine power was a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB NYC93LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA147.md): Piper J3C-65 · Stonington, CT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1993 · N98382 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin, and the pilot's improper use of the carburetor heat which resulted in the accretion of carburetor ice. A factor was carburetor icing conditions.
- [NTSB NYC91LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA201.md): Piper J3-C65 · Westerly, RI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1991 · N30837 · Substantial damage
  > Engine failure for an undetermined reason. A factor was the pilot misjudging the clearance over a fence during an attempted forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC91LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA072.md): Piper J-3-C · Hamilton, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 1991 · N6337H · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to touchdown in a suitable area after he experienced a power loss. A factor related to the accident was the improperly maintained carburetor.
- [NTSB FTW89FA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89FA091.md): Aeronca 11AC · Paradise, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 4, 1989 · N3226E · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, and failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient airspeed during the forced landing, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB SEA88LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA110.md): Aeronca O58B · Bremerton, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1988 · N49203 · Substantial damage
  > During cruise, eng lost power. Plt attempted to restore power with no success; eng power was surging but less than enough to sustain flight. Forced landing was executed into rough terrain. Inspection revealed fuel selector deteriorated by age and use. The…
- [NTSB NYC88LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA145.md): Taylorcraft BC-12D · Brookhaven, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1988 · N96193 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of power due to carburetor ice during an attempted go around. Pilot landed in scrub pines and airplane nosed over.
- [NTSB CHI87LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA102.md): Luscombe 8A · Merrill, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 1987 · N25333 · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft lost power on takeoff and plt made a forced landng in a rough field. The left main gear collapsed and substantial damage to the outer two feet of the right wing was sustained. Inspection of the aircraft after the accident did not disclose cause of…
- [NTSB ATL86FA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86FA235.md): Piper PA-18 · Wilton, ME · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1986 · N4641H · Destroyed
  > Witnesses saw the acft go into a nose down attitude prior to crashing into a wooded area near the arpt. Rprtdly, the prop was turning, but no sound was heard from the eng. Subsequently, the acft impacted the gnd in a nose low, inverted attitude. No preimpact…
- [NTSB NYC86FA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86FA182.md): Aeronca 7AC · Durhamville, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1986 · N84854 · Destroyed
  > Aircraft departed rwy 35 at kamp airport, climbed to about 200 feet, turned right, stalled and crashed vertically into the ground. A witness said that the aircraft climbed, the engine sputtered, and then stopped. No preimpact malfunction/failure was…
- [NTSB CHI86FEC01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86FEC01.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Leslie, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Apr 1, 1986 · N94903 · Substantial damage
  > The acft was damaged during a forced lndg following a loss of power after a low pass over an off arpt intended landing area. The plt was overflying a field belonging to a friend in preparation for a possible landing when a loud clunk was heard from the eng…
- [NTSB SEA85LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA232.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Lopez Island, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1985 · N95515 · Substantial damage
  > Shortly after takeoff the acft's eng ceased operating for unknown reasons. During the landing rollout, the acft struck a fence and nosed over.
- [NTSB NYC85LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA197.md): Luscombe 8A · Coventryville, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1985 · N45564 · Substantial damage
  > During a local flt over Coventryville, NY, the plt decided to overfly and observe a building. The plt made one pass and was about to make another when the eng began to lose pwr. While planning to land in a nearby fld, the eng regained pwr and the plt…
- [NTSB SEA85LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA179.md): Luscombe 8A · Yamhill, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1985 · N1035K · Destroyed
  > The eng ceased operating at aprx 40 ft AGL during initial takeoff climb. Investigation disclosed the acft had been fueled with a mixture of automotive fuel and 80/87 avgas. The acft had sat on the ground for over 4 hrs with a surface tem of 95 degs f. a…
- [NTSB MIA84LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA84LA209.md): Piper J3C-65 · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1984 · N2166Y · Substantial damage
  > The plt stated that at about 100 ft AGL the eng lost power but continued to run at a lower power until ground impact. No eng malfunction was found. A post accident exam of the acft revealed no reason for the loss of power.
- [NTSB ATL84LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA202.md): Aeronca 7AC · Hogdenville, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1984 · N82989 · No damage
  > According to the plt, during a low turn to final a power loss occurred. The acft landed short in a plowed field and nosed over. Examination of the engine revealed no mechanical malfunctions.
- [NTSB DEN84LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA018.md): Piper J3C-65 · Parker, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1983 · N29037 · Substantial damage
  > During the takeoff portion of a touch & go, the eng went to idle 15 ft AGL. The plt made a left turn & landed in a fieldcollapsing the landing gear. Investigation of the wreckage revealed that the carburetor was hanging in place by the throttle & mixture…

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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" = 350))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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