# 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 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 SEA96LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA057.md): Luscombe 8A · Puyallup, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 1996 · N71836 · Substantial damage
  > the owner's failure to comply with requirements for annual inspections of the airplane, and the debonding of the right brake lining and subsequent jamming of the lining into the right main wheel.
- [NTSB CHI96LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA078.md): Piper J3C-65 · Mount Horeb, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 1996 · N1412N · No damage
  > failure of the pilot to see-and-avoid the pedestrian. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's inadequate preflight preparation, his landing on a closed airstrip, and the snow covered terrain.
- [NTSB CHI96LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA069.md): Taylorcraft BC-12 · Winner, SD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1995 · N39244 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during takeoff. A factor was the pilot's diversion of his attention to a perceived engine problem.
- [NTSB NYC96LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA043.md): Piper J3F · Westerly, RI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1995 · N28148 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind condition, which subsequently resulted in the aircraft nosing over. The gusty crosswind condition was a related factor.
- [NTSB NYC96LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA030.md): Luscombe 8A · Kutztown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1995 · N1109K · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper use of brakes during the landing roll resulting in the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB CHI96LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA023.md): Aeronca 7AC · Lapeer, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1995 · N84124 · Substantial damage
  > fuel exhaustion resulting in engine failure, the inadvertant stall, and improper decision by the pilot to attempt a large heading change at low altitude and airspeed. A factor relating to this accident is no fuel quantity gage installed in the airplane.
- [NTSB ATL95LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA167.md): Piper J3C-65 · Mooresville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1995 · N1474N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the carburetor heat resulting in the formation of carburetor ice and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB NYC95LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA208.md): Aeronca 7AC · Andover, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1995 · N84935 · Destroyed
  > The flight instructor's inadequate preflight which failed to detect an inadequate fuel supply which subsequently resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power.
- [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 CHI95LA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA277.md): Piper J3C-65 · New Prague, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1995 · N70369 · Destroyed
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed to permit control of the aircraft and to prevent an inadvertent stall. Contributing factors include gusty wind conditions and turbulence.
- [NTSB FTW95LA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA312.md): Piper J3C · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1995 · N5985V · Substantial damage
  > A partial power loss due to a stuck number four exhaust valve. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI95FA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95FA212.md): Taylorcraft BC-65 · Plato Center, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1995 · N1027K · Substantial damage
  > the pilot not maintaining an adequate fuel supply, and not maintaining airspeed.
- [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 NYC95LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA141.md): Aeronca 7AC · Smoketown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1995 · N82773 · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to follow the recommended starting procedures.
- [NTSB NYC95LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA177.md): Pincince Corbin Baby ACE · Palmer, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1995 · N88856 · Substantial damage
  > contamination in the carburetor which resulted in fuel starvation, a total loss of engine power and forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI95LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA203.md): Luscombe 8A · Hampshire, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1995 · N2086K · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to attain liftoff speed. A factor in the accident was the ditch.
- [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 SEA95LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA115.md): Piper J3C-65 · Medford, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1995 · N28087 · Substantial damage
  > An unreliable fuel quantity gage and an inadequate preflight. The tall vegetation in the landing area was a factor.
- [NTSB ATL95LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA102.md): Burchfield Rose Parakeet · Tuscaloosa, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1995 · N2125 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight. Factors in the accident were the previous wing damage, and the obstruction of air flow over the aileron.
- [NTSB NYC95LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA131.md): Taylorcraft BC-12 · Geneseo, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1995 · N43705 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which failed to detect water-contaminated fuel which resulted in the loss of engine power. Also causal was the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the forced landing, which resulted in the inadvertent…
- [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 SEA95LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA098.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Vancouver, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1995 · N96202 · Substantial damage
  > Carburetor heat was not used and aircraft control was not maintained. Factors to the accident were: the flight instructor's diverted attention, and carburetor icing conditions.
- [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 CHI95LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA127.md): Piper J3C · Poplar Grove, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1995 · N6673H · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's excessive throttle control and the certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student. A factor in the accident was the gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB SEA95FA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95FA072.md): Aeronca 7AC · Brush Prairie, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1995 · N85094 · Destroyed
  > Undetermined.
- [NTSB LAX95LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA150.md): Aeronca 7AC · El Cajon, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1995 · N1937E · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to an in-flight separation of the fuel system gascolator glass bowl resulting in a premature fuel exhaustion. The rough/uneven terrain is a factor in this accident.
- [NTSB BFO95LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA037.md): Luscombe 8A · Zanesville, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 1995 · N45631 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while taxiing after landing. Related factors were the unfavorable (gusty) wind condition, and the pilot's improper compensation for wind conditions.
- [NTSB ATL95LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA071.md): Aeronca 7AC · Dauphin Island, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 1995 · N83796 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the rudder control which resulted in a stall, and improper use of the elevator control, in that he maintained back pressure after the stall entry, keeping the airplane in a stalled conditions.
- [NTSB CHI95LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA084.md): Aeronca 11AC · Kenosha, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 1995 · N9025E · Substantial damage
  > the student's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB LAX95LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA093.md): Aeronca 7AC · Big Bear City, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 1995 · N83981 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery FR0M a bounced landing, and his failure to attain adequate airspeed in unfavorable wind conditions for an attempted go-around (aborted landing), which resulted in a stall/mush and a dragged wingtip. Factors related to the…
- [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 FTW95LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA026.md): George Spacewalker 1 · Mountain View, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1994 · N64BG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain minimum required airspeed for flight.
- [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 SEA94LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA239.md): Aeronca 7AC · Nampa, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1994 · N85564 · Substantial damage
  > Directional control was not maintained. A factor to the accident was: inadequate supervision.
- [NTSB MIA94LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA202.md): Taylorcraft BC-12-D · Punta Gorda, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1994 · N39283 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to tiedown the airplane prior to attempting an engine start by hand propping. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's complacency.
- [NTSB BFO94LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA142.md): Piper J3C-65 · Leesburg, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1994 · N92483 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged his altitude and airspeed during landing resulting in an overrun and collision with a fence. A related factor was the wet runway.
- [NTSB NYC94LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA141.md): Boeing Stearman PT-13 · Readington, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1994 · N2313 · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The failure of both pilots to maintain adequate visual lookout.
- [NTSB NYC94LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA140.md): Aces High Cuby B · Waterbury, CT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1994 · N2282Z · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX94LA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA295.md): Piper J-3C-65 · Jackson, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1994 · N70192 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the gust of wind and subsequent loss of directional control.
- [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 MIA94LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA180.md): Aeronca 11AC · Lutz, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1994 · N9354E · Substantial damage
  > The certified flight instructor's improper supervision of the student pilot during a wheel landing resulting in an on ground loss of control (inadvertent ground loop). Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's improper use of flight controls and…
- [NTSB SEA94FA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94FA163.md): Piper J3C-65 · Seeley Lake, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1994 · N88114 · Destroyed
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain flying airspeed.
- [NTSB FTW94LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA215.md): Piper J4A · Granite Shoals, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1994 · N30342 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel system starvation due to the pilot's failure to secure the engine fuel primer. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI94LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA199.md): Aeronca 7AC · Clear Lake, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1994 · N83019 · Substantial damage
  > the private pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Related factors are the rough/uneven terrain, and excessive brake application.
- [NTSB CHI94LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA194.md): Luscombe 8A · Peoria, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1994 · N72009 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudged landing flare. A factor associated with the accident is the pilot allowing the airplane to descend at an excessive rate.
- [NTSB ANC94LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA066.md): Aeronca 7AC · Naknek, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1994 · N84310 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed above the stall speed during maneuvering flight.
- [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 CHI94LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA151.md): Aeronca 11 AC · Carmi, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1994 · N9167E · Substantial damage
  > poor preflight planning/preparation. Factors associated with the accident were the high vegetation (grass) and the ditch.

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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=15

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