# 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 CHI99LA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA318.md): Aeronca 11BC · Watervliet, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1999 · N9404E · Substantial damage
  > the pilot not maintaining aircraft control during takeoff, and the pilot not correcting for the porpoise.
- [NTSB ANC99LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA129.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1999 · N96921 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and improper starting procedure.
- [NTSB LAX99FA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99FA261.md): Porterfield CP-65 · Johnson Valley, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1999 · N32409 · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed while attempting to make a precautionary landing, which resulted in a stall/spin and collision with the terrain. A factor in his failure to maintain an adequate airspeed is the pilot's likely diverted…
- [NTSB NYC99LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA191.md): Piper J3C-65 · Frederick, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1999 · N70894 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Contributing factors were gusty wind conditions and the sign.
- [NTSB IAD99LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99LA055.md): Aeronca 11BC · Millbrook, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1999 · N3756E · Substantial damage
  > was the pilot's inadequate compensation for winds and his failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB CHI99LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA235.md): Piper J-3C · Maple Lake, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1999 · N88593 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning that resulted in exceeding the maximum gross weight of the airplane and the subsequent inadvertent aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CHI99LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA241.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Aitkin, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1999 · N96884 · Substantial damage
  > the right spring in the tailwheel assembly's separation. Factors were the fatigue in the landing gear, the maintenance personnel not identifying the fatigue during the annual inspection, and the right main gear's separation.
- [NTSB CHI99LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA207.md): Piper J-3C · Independence, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1999 · N3371N · Substantial damage
  > The insufficient information from the weather forecast resulting in an in-flight encounter with turbulence/gusts and the subsequent precautionary landing. Contributing factors were the gusty/turbulent conditions and the terrain condition (crop).
- [NTSB NYC99FA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA161.md): Piper J3C-85 · Dawson, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1999 · N1548N · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper decision to turn toward rising terrain with inadequate terrain clearance. Factors were the density altitude, downdraft, and the pilot's decision to operate at a weight in excess of the maximum allowable gross weight.
- [NTSB ANC99LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA080.md): Taylorcraft BC-12D · North Pole, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1999 · N95064 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent ground loop during a high speed taxi. A factor associated with the accident is the pilot's decision to taxi the airplane at an excessive taxi speed.
- [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 NYC99LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA144.md): Taylorcraft BC-65 · Corinna, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1999 · N36205 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [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 ATL99LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA092.md): Murray R. Gardner FLY Baby · Mount Olive, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 1999 · N96MG · Substantial damage
  > A fatigue failure of the flywire bracket that resulted in the inflight separation of the left wing.
- [NTSB CHI99FA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA147.md): Taylorcraft BC-12D · Newton, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 9, 1999 · N96876 · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain flying speed resulting in a stall and spin into the ground.
- [NTSB LAX99LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA169.md): Aeronca 7AC · Lancaster, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 1999 · N2403E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to attempt a ground turning maneuver in wind conditions beyond the capability of the aircraft.
- [NTSB FTW99LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA129.md): Piper J3C-65 · Claremore, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 1999 · N3732C · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain minimum airspeed for flight while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB SEA99LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA055.md): Piper J-3 · Vancouver, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1999 · N48612 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot of the other aircraft to maintain clearance from the pilot's stationary aircraft.
- [NTSB ANC99LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA044.md): Luscombe 8A · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1999 · N39091 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point on the runway. Factors in the accident were snow showers and snow-covered terrain.
- [NTSB CHI99LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA107.md): Piper J4A · Howell, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 1999 · N30412 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the snow covered terrain off the side of the runway while turning the airplane around on the runway. A factor associated with the accident was the snow covered terrain.
- [NTSB FTW99LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA088.md): Piper J3C-65 · Denton, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 1999 · N92350 · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power on takeoff resulting from the failure of an incorrect throttle control cable clamp, which was installed by an unknown person. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW99LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA078.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D1 · Daingerfield, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 1999 · N44174 · Substantial damage
  > An undetermined airframe malfunction which rendered the aircraft uncontrollable.
- [NTSB ATL99LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA137.md): Gettis H. Hudson Corban Baby ACE · Pleasant View, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 1999 · N24562 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of owner of sod runway to properly maintain the runway, the pilots failure to properly preflight the takeoff area before departure.
- [NTSB ATL99LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA039.md): Luscombe 8-A · Palmetto, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 7, 1999 · N1231K · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the wheel fairing attach bolts that resulted in the loss of control during the landing roll when the fairing became lodged under the left wheel.
- [NTSB NYC99FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA037.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Greenville, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1998 · N43778 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during touch-and-go landing, and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance. A factor was the tree.
- [NTSB CHI99LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA010.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Duluth, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1998 · N95196 · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate airspeed by the pilot-in-command. Contributing factors were the gusts and the trees.
- [NTSB CHI99LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA005.md): Piper J3C-65 · New Holstein, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1998 · N70880 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot-in-command's intentional low altitude maneuver and his ostentatious display. A factor was his allowing the airplane to enter an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB IAD99LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99LA007.md): Piper J3C-65 · Waynesville, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1998 · N70968 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB SEA98LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA184.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Flying M Ranch, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1998 · N95318 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an airspeed above stalling speed (Vs), and the resultant stall/mush of the aircraft into the terrain. Factors include the pilot's improper decision to attempt a go-around into rising terrain, landing with a tailwind, and trees…
- [NTSB ATL98LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA126.md): Aeronca 65-TAC (L-3) · Dalton, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1998 · N39309 · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience in the same make and model airplane.
- [NTSB ANC98LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA147.md): Taylorcraft BC12D · Big Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1998 · N43140 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent stall/mush.
- [NTSB ANC98LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA144.md): Piper PA-11 · Willow, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1998 · N30961 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area from the lake. Factors were the obstruction (point of land) hidden in the glare from the rising sun.
- [NTSB ATL98LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA110.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Thomasville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1998 · N96175 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poor in-flight decision to attempt a forced landing in a field 2 miles from an airport, leading to an on-ground collision with rough terrain. A factor was the pilot's physiological need.
- [NTSB ANC98LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA111.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Tyonek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1998 · N96346 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. A factor associated with the accident were willow trees near the airstrip.
- [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 CHI98LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA232.md): Luscombe 8A · Chillicothe, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1998 · N71306 · Substantial damage
  > the improper use of the engine starting procedure. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot in command's lack of recent experience, the aircraft not being tied down, the utility pole and guy wire.
- [NTSB LAX98LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA217.md): Aeronca Chief 65-CA · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1998 · N34482 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing rollout.
- [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 SEA98LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA110.md): Aeronca 7-AC · Thompson Falls, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1998 · N82834 · Substantial damage
  > The instructor's inadequate remedial action with the application of excessive brake pressure.
- [NTSB ANC98LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA058.md): Luscombe 8A · Paxson, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1998 · N1322B · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to a failure of the engine's number 3 intake valve. A factor in the accident was the unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI98FA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98FA172.md): Piper J-3C · Morris, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 26, 1998 · N24743 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during low altitude flight.
- [NTSB FTW98LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA233.md): Aeronca 7AC · Sheridan, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1998 · N3504E · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent engine start due to the pilot's failure to ensure that the magneto switch was in the OFF position when he was attempting to clear the flooded engine. A factor was the pilot's improper starting procedure, which resulted in flooding the engine.
- [NTSB FTW98LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA228.md): Aeronca 65-C · Ozark, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1998 · N23548 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB MIA98FA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98FA162.md): Taylorcraft BC-12D · Mccalla, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 14, 1998 · N96750 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB CHI98LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA117.md): Taylorcraft BC12-65 · Vernillion, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1998 · N34066 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure (or inability) to properly compensate for wind conditions, while taxiing. Factors associated with the accident were: the sandy terrain, and the gusty tailwind condition.
- [NTSB LAX98LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA111.md): Aeronca 7AC · Lone Pine, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 1998 · N1659E · Substantial damage
  > The failure of maintenance personnel to properly tighten the magneto clamps during installation of the engine on the aircraft following engine overhaul.
- [NTSB SEA98LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA036.md): Piper PA-17 · Bozeman, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 1998 · N4835H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB ATL98LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA028.md): Aeronca 7AC · Eustis, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 1997 · N83589 · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground swerve and subsequent collision with a parked airplane. Related factors were: the pilot's lack of experience in tailwheel aircraft, the…
- [NTSB CHI98LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA071.md): Piper J-3 · Valley Center, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1997 · N32737 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's excessive pull up after lift-off and failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the initial climb, which resulted in a stall and collision with wooded terrain.
- [NTSB LAX98LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA051.md): Luscombe 8 · Grass Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1997 · N2591K · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadvertent activation of the aircraft brakes during the landing rollout.

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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=13

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