# NTSB investigations: Continental A&C65 series

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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## Cases, newest first

- [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 LAX01LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA237.md): Aeronca O-58B · San Andreas, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2001 · N50912 · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight collision with terrain for undetermined reasons.
- [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 SEA01LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA178.md): Piper J3C-65 · Glide, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 2001 · N3422N · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate compensation for wind conditions during takeoff resulting in the pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Wind gusts, down sloping terrain and a fence post were factors.
- [NTSB CHI01LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA201.md): Piper J3-C65 · West Fargo, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2001 · N3253N · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and the unsuitable landing area selected by the pilot. Additional factors were the uneven terrain and the failed float assembly in overload.
- [NTSB NYC01LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA118.md): Aeronca 11AC · Brewer, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 2001 · N9267E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight preparation, which resulted in insufficient fuel in the forward tank and loss of engine power during the climb. Also causal, was the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed after the engine failure, which resulted in an…
- [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 MIA01LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA135.md): Aeronca 11AC · Greenville, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2001 · N86217 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to obtain the assistance of a person to act as a safety pilot while hand propping the engine with the airplane tied down. A factor in the accident was the failure of the tie down rope.
- [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 SEA01LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA065.md): Piper J3C-65 · Seattle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 2001 · N30616 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to visually detect the barricade, resulting in a collision with the barricade. Factors included the barricade, and inadequate information on the ATIS broadcast.
- [NTSB FTW01LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA027.md): Luscombe 8A · Antlers, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 2000 · N45537 · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power resulting from carburetor icing conditions.
- [NTSB NYC01LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA031.md): Piper J3C-65 · Middletown, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 2000 · N33538 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA01LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA022.md): Horne Bowers Flybaby · Greer, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 2000 · N4041A · Substantial damage
  > A runway overrun as a result of the pilot's failure to maintain proper approach speed and landing touch down point.
- [NTSB ANC01LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA013.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Juneau, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 2000 · N96920 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane, and his inadequate preflight planning/preparation. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area.
- [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 FTW00LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA272.md): Porterfield LP65 · Corsicana, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2000 · N25563 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to refuel the airplane, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL00LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA094.md): Luscombe 8A · Homosassa, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2000 · N2234K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions and subsequently exhausting his fuel supply. Factors were his failure to obtain a weather briefing, the weather conditions which included clouds and obscuration, the residence and the…
- [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 NYC00LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA264.md): Aeronca 11AC-991 · Gettysburg, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 2000 · N9354E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane after landing which resulted in the inadvertent ground loop.
- [NTSB SEA00LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA178.md): Luscombe 8A · Tacoma, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2000 · N77948 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for winds and his failure to maintain directional control. Factors include a gusting crosswind.
- [NTSB FTW00LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA247.md): Aeronca BL7-AC · Hot Springs, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2000 · N83866 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control during landing. A factor was the wind gusts.
- [NTSB ANC00LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA102.md): Piper J-3 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2000 · N88283 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel system, the airplane's lack of the required center fuel tank quick drain, and the pilot's inadequate preflight.
- [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 CHI00LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA205.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Decatur, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2000 · N5080M · Substantial damage
  > the left main landing gear brake was locked during landing. A factor associated with the accident was the uneven terrain on which the landing was made.
- [NTSB ANC00LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA089.md): Aeronca 11BC · Wasilla, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2000 · N9359E · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat, and an inadvertent stall. A factor associated with the accident was the existence of carburetor icing conditions.
- [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 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 ATL00LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA067.md): Aeronca 11AC · Tylertown, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2000 · N85861 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of directional control due to separation of the tail-wheel spring assembly. A factor was the ditch which run adjacent to the runway.
- [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 ANC00LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA067.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Ninilchik, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2000 · N95250 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the take-off run. Factors associated with the accident were rough/uneven, soft terrain.
- [NTSB FTW00LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA174.md): Luscombe 8A · Greenville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 2000 · N45880 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop.
- [NTSB ANC00LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA065.md): Taylorcraft BC-12D · Nenana, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 2000 · N43863 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during landing. A factor in this accident was the tailwind.
- [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 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 CHI00LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA122.md): Cunningham Pietenpol Aircamper · Boone, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2000 · N899TC · Substantial damage
  > the pilot not maintaining directional control. Factors were the gusts and the fence.
- [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 ANC00LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA046.md): Piper J3C-65 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 2000 · N88472 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area. A factor associated with the accident was a frozen puddle.
- [NTSB IAD00FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00FA034.md): Taylorcraft BC12D-4-85 · Dameron, MD · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2000 · N43459 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the float landing gear system due to non-standard repairs, improper modifications, and corrosion.
- [NTSB CHI00LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA099.md): Aeronca 11AC · Ft. Leavenworth, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 2000 · N9570E · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > the pilot of N51933 did not see and maintain clearance from N9570E. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot of N51933's restricted forward visibility during the landing due to the tailwheel configuration. An additional factor was the pilot of…
- [NTSB MIA00LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA110.md): Aeronca-Bubeck Irving BUBECK-AERONCA · Merritt Island, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 2000 · N6030T · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructors inadequate supervision of the dual student resulting in the student pushing forward on the control stick during a bounced landing until the aircraft impacted the runway, bounced, landed hard, and broke the main landing gear.
- [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 LAX00LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA113.md): Luscombe 8A · Selma, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 2000 · N1544K · Substantial damage
  > The failure and separation of the right landing gear axle during taxi from landing for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW00LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA061.md): Taylorcraft DCO-65 · Sherman, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 2000 · N48634 · Substantial damage
  > A jammed carburetor needle which resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent hard forced landing after takeoff. Contributing factors were the fence, trees, and pilot's maneuver to avoid these objects.
- [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 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 LAX00LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA046.md): Aeronca 11AC · Sedona, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1999 · N3933E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions and subsequent failure to maintain directional control of the airplane.
- [NTSB NYC00LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA010.md): Boeing Stearman E75 · Fredericksburg, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1999 · N52951 · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > Was the inadequate visual lookout by the pilot of the Stearman.
- [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.
- [NTSB FTW99LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA267.md): Aeronca 11AC · Van Horn, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1999 · N9044E · Substantial damage
  > A restriction within the auxiliary fuel supply system and the rough terrain during the subsequent precautionary landing resulting on main gear collapse.

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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'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=17003&page=12

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