# 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 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.
- [NTSB BFO94LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA069.md): Aeronca 7AC · Beverly, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1994 · N84409 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and collision with the ground.
- [NTSB FTW94FA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA102.md): Taylorcraft DCO-65 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1994 · N596BH · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot of the other aircraft to maintain adequate clearance during formation flight. A factor was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation regarding inflight formation procedures.
- [NTSB MIA94LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA096.md): Luscombe 8A · Wimauma, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 1994 · N71891 · No damage
  > The failure of the person removing the chock to maintain sufficient clearance from the propeller. A contributing factor was the total lack of experience by person on ground.
- [NTSB SEA94LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA079.md): Kelley Stits SA6B · Snohomish, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 1994 · N4696 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed. Factors include a pole off the departure end of the runway.
- [NTSB CHI94LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA086.md): Aeronca 7AC · Dowagiac, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 1994 · N81616 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's lack of experience in this make and model of aircraft, the crosswind, and snow beside the runway.
- [NTSB FTW94FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA074.md): Aeronca 7AC · Tulsa, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 1994 · N84212 · Substantial damage
  > Was the inadvertent stall. Factors were the pilots failure to use carburetor heat when weather conditions existed that were conducive to carburetor icing, and his abrupt maneuver to avoid a light pole.
- [NTSB SEA94LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA056.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Sidney, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 1994 · N95900 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind resulting in loss of directional control.
- [NTSB ANC94LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA015.md): Aeronca 7DC · Goose Bay, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1993 · N2532E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command did not maintain directional control of the airplane. A factor in the accident were the trees adjacent to the side of the runway.
- [NTSB CHI94LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA008.md): Luscombe 8A · Bristol, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1993 · N71492 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's abrupt maneuver (intentional swerve) and main gear collapse during the landing roll on a short grass strip.
- [NTSB ANC94LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA003.md): Aeronca 11AC · Kenney Lake, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1993 · N9230E · Destroyed
  > The pilot's intentional VFR takeoff into instrument meteorological conditions which resulted in spatial disorientation and a loss of control. Factors in the accident were the weather and low light conditions.
- [NTSB SEA94LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA007.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Shoshoni, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1993 · N44492 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion and the pilot in command's failure to refuel the aircraft.
- [NTSB ANC93LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA185.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Puget Bay, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1993 · N95608 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision, and his misjudging his altitude above the water. A factor was the glassy water.
- [NTSB BFO93LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA149.md): Lach Bensen B-8M · Fall River, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1993 · N8447 · Substantial damage
  > FATIGUE FAILURE OF THE GYROCOPTER'S MAIN ROTOR CONTROL ARM. fACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: A LOOSE CLAMP ON THE ROTOR CONTROL ARM, DUE TO INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE OR INSPECTION, WHICH RESULTED IN CHAFING OF THE CONTROL ARM.
- [NTSB ANC93LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA165.md): Luscombe 8A · Kijik River, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1993 · N71585 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper altitude during the low pass.
- [NTSB NYC93LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA172.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Ashland, NH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1993 · N82819 · No damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to leave the airplane unattended with the engine operating.
- [NTSB CHI93FA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93FA322.md): Piper J-3C-85 · Salol, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1993 · N6301H · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in an aerodynamic stall. The pilot's lack of recent flight experience is a related factor.
- [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 NYC93LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA149.md): Aeronca 7AC · Portsmouth, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1993 · N1844E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate start procedure which resulted in the airplane taxiing unmanned and its subsequent collision with a building. A factor is the pilot's failure to obtain assistance.
- [NTSB LAX93LA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA313.md): Taylorcraft BC-12D · Tehachapi, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1993 · N95907 · Destroyed
  > Fuel starvation due to the pilot's failure to correctly position the fuel selector prior to departure, and his failure to maintain an adequate airspeed margin above stall while attempting to return to the runway. Factors in the accident were: the pilot's…
- [NTSB CHI93LA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA293.md): Aeronca 7AC · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1993 · N81598 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's not maintaining directional control. Factors include a crosswind, the pilot-in-command's not attaining compensation for wind conditions, and his lack of experience in this type of airplane.
- [NTSB BFO93FA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93FA128.md): Taylorcraft BC12-65 · Danbury, CT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1993 · N34009 · Destroyed
  > Undetermined.
- [NTSB DEN93LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA079.md): Piper PA-11 · Burkburnett, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1993 · N4834M · Substantial damage
  > The disconnection of the up elevator cable from the control horn. A factor was the incorrect installation of the bolt and castle nut by unknown maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB ATL93LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA125.md): Piper J3 · Athens, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1993 · N70894 · Substantial damage
  > The dual student's improper application of wheel brakes prior to lowering the tail wheel and inadequate supervision by the CFI.
- [NTSB CHI93LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA236.md): Aeronca 7AC · Waukesha, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1993 · N83429 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed above a stall.
- [NTSB NYC93LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA130.md): Luscombe 8A · Beach City, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1993 · N71155 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his diverted attention which resulted in an inadvertent stall and inflight collision with the ground.
- [NTSB DEN93LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA071.md): Aeronca 7AC · Watkins, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1993 · N2915E · Substantial damage
  > Total loss of power resulting from a blocked carburetor fuel filter. A factor was: soft terrain encountered during the forced landing.
- [NTSB ANC93LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA091.md): Aeronca AR11 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1993 · N4000E · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control, which resulted in a ground swerve, and inadequate supervision by the flight instructor. A factor related to the accident was: the soft/wet (muddy) terrain at the edge of the runway.
- [NTSB ATL93LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA102.md): Piper J3C-65 · Greensboro, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1993 · N87811 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of carburetor heat during the flight. Factors were the carburetor icing conditions at the time of the accident, and trees at the forced landing site
- [NTSB SEA93LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA111.md): Aeronca 7AC · Walla Walla, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1993 · N81829 · Substantial damage
  > The premature landing flare by the pilot which resulted in a hard landing and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed above stall speed during the balked landing.
- [NTSB ATL93LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA071.md): Kertesz Woody Pusher · Bradley, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1993 · N48288 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during maneuvering flight, which resulted in a stall/spin and collision with the terrain.
- [NTSB LAX93LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA162.md): Piper J3 · Buckeye, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1993 · N30503 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual look-out and failure to maintain clearance from the wires. Lack of experience in the geographical (airport) area was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI93LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA100.md): Luscombe 8A · Mason City, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 1993 · N2611K · Substantial damage
  > Excessive braking by the dual student.
- [NTSB SEA93FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93FA029.md): Aeronca 7AC · Medford, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1992 · N2216E · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from wires while buzzing.
- [NTSB ANC93LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA018.md): Luscombe SL8 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1992 · N71585 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot in command to maintain directional control of his airplane. A factor in the accident was the pilot in commands improper taxi speed.
- [NTSB ATL93LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA029.md): Champion 7AC · Troy, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1992 · N1115E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, his failure to attain a proper climb rate, and the inadvertent stalling of the aircraft while attempting to avoid high obstructions (trees). Factors were the rough, uneven runway conditions, the high obstructions,…
- [NTSB LAX93LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA038.md): Taylorcraft BC-12D · Mariposa, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1992 · N5187M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a sufficient airspeed margin while on final approach, and, after encountering a down draft, his failure to correct the resulting descent rate and maintain a glide path which would maintain obstacle clearance.
- [NTSB FTW93LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA029.md): Piper J3C-65 · Mcgregor, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1992 · N91930 · Substantial damage
  > Inadvertent stall by the pilot in command. Factors were the pilot's selection of the wrong runway, and the wind conditions.
- [NTSB NYC93LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA009.md): Aeronca 11-AC · Columbus, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1992 · N9486E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane, resulting the airplane departing the runway and impacted with the VASI lights.
- [NTSB ANC92LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA180.md): Champion 7AC · Homer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1992 · N85502 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in commands inflight planning/decision in selecting unsuitable terrain. A factor relating to the accident was the ditch.
- [NTSB SEA92LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA208.md): Luscombe 8A · Gates, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1992 · N39039 · Substantial damage
  > The excessive application of the brakes by the pilot in command. Factors contributing to the accident were the tailwind and the pilots visual (mis)perception of runway gradient.
- [NTSB LAX92LA392](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA392.md): Luscombe 8A · Columbia, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1992 · N39087 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the student to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the low speed portion of the landing roll. A factor in the accident was the lack of brake pedals at the instructor's seat position on the right side of the cockpit.
- [NTSB SEA92LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA188.md): Luscombe 8A · Snoqualmie, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1992 · N71183 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's not maintaining control of the aircraft because of incapacitation resulting from both hypoglycemia/diet and loss of consciousness.
- [NTSB NYC92LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA175.md): Taylorcraft BC-65 · Suffern, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1992 · N27558 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's overconfidence in his abilities, and buzzing.
- [NTSB NYC92LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA163.md): Piper J-3 · Portsmouth, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1992 · N87945 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the propeller leading edge as the result of corrosion and the subsequent forced landing on unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB BFO92LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA087.md): Piper J3C · Frederick, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1992 · N92668 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of carburetor heat resulting in the formation of carburetor ice. Carburetor icing weather conditions was a factor.
- [NTSB NYC92LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA135.md): Piper J3 · Waynesville, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1992 · N92483 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane on the ground due to his lack of experience in type of aircraft. This resulted in an unsuccessful aborted takeoff, the airplane veering off the runway and nosing over. A factor in this accident was the…
- [NTSB NYC92LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA132.md): Piper J-3 · Ocean City, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1992 · N88522 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual look out for objects while taxing.
- [NTSB FTW92LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA149.md): Piper J3-C-65 · Lake Dallas, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1992 · N70494 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate climb speed which resulted in a stall & subsequent loss of aircraft control. Factors were the crosswind and gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB CHI92LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA158.md): Aeronca O-58B · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1992 · N47373 · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate inspection by other maintenance personnel, and an inadequate preflight inspection by the pilot in command. A factor contributing to the accident was the reversal of the aileron cables.

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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
```

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