# 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 CHI85LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA196.md): Piper J3C-65 · Conneaut, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1985 · N42454 · Substantial damage
  > The plt stated that he elected to begin his takeoff roll 300 ft down the rwy due to a mud hole located at that point. During his initial climb, the plt believed the acft might not clear trees at the departure end of the rwy & elected to turn right in an…
- [NTSB FTW85LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA210.md): Piper J-3C · Fredericksburg, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 1985 · N925TX · Substantial damage
  > The acft contacted trees after encountering a downdraft during final apch. The plt stated the apch into the 10-12 kt gusty wind resulted in a low, flat apch. A downdraft was encountered, the acft contacted trees and descended uncontrolled into the terrain.
- [NTSB ATL85LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA151.md): Piper J3C-65 · Tullahoma, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1985 · N6015H · Substantial damage
  > The plt was giving a 15 yr old passenger a local area flt. While in level flt at about 200 ft AGL, the acft hit an unmarked/guyed antenna tower & crashed. The plt reported that he did not see the tower. Although the tower had been there for many years, it was…
- [NTSB CHI85FA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85FA176.md): Cessna R182 · Prairie Dusac, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1985 · N4707T · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > This midair collision occurred approx 2 mi NE of sauk-Prairie apt. The pilots of the Cessna were in a climbing right departure turn at approx 1600 ft MSL heading approx 120 deg when a collsion occurred with a Piper heading approx 270 deg and descending. One…
- [NTSB FTW85LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA200.md): Piper J-3C-65 · Sulphur, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 1985 · N3475K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot stated he had taken off to the south into the wind. He made a turn to the west to clear trees. At about 150 feet the aircrafts climb ability deteriorated so he turned back into the wind but the nose dropped stalled and the aircraft entered a spin.…
- [NTSB ATL85LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA144.md): Bellanca 7AC · Germantown, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 1985 · N85652 · Substantial damage
  > During cruise flt over hilly terrain, the plt noted a power loss that he described as the eng 'dying back and then catching again.' He was unable to maintain alt & selected a field for a landing. During the apch, the left main gear & prop hit 2 power lines.…
- [NTSB NYC85LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA093.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Orange, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 1985 · N43871 · Substantial damage
  > The plt reported he was flying at about 25 ft above water. As the acft crossed over a grass covered sand bar, the gear encountered 'swail grass' & the acft was 'dragged in.' The plt also reported that the acft had encountered turbulence; however, a witness…
- [NTSB MIA85LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85LA138.md): Aeronca 7AC · Key Largo, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 1985 · N84303 · Substantial damage
  > The acft departed tavernaro arpt with an estimated 3 to 4 gallons of fuel on board & proceeded northeast to port Largo arpt, executed two touch & go landings, departed the pattern & approximately 6 miles northeast of port Largo arpt the eng started to run…
- [NTSB ATL85FMG04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FMG04.md): Gross Taylor Titch · Liberty, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Mar 23, 1985 · N9438 · Destroyed
  > According to witnesses interviewed, pilot made a takeoff on runway 2, holding the plane just a few feet off the runway with a steep pull up at the end of the runway. It was then observed doing a steep bank, low altitude 180 degree turn and proceeded…
- [NTSB MIA85FA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85FA122.md): Piper J3C-85 · Winter Haven, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1985 · N6716H · Minor damage
  > While taxiing back to the seaplane ramp after landing the acft struck a small fishing boat causing fatal injuries to the boats sole occupant. The acft was being taxied at high speed on the step and s turns where being made to clear the area due to the plt not…
- [NTSB SEA85LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA064.md): Lyoyd Thompson Pober Pixie · Nampa, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1985 · N263LT · Substantial damage
  > Left main gear contacted runway-taxiway intersection lights during a landing roll. Acft then nosed over. Rwy width is 75 ft.
- [NTSB DEN85FA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85FA084.md): Taylorcraft BC-65 · Chinook, MT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 1985 · N26580 · Destroyed
  > The airplane was observed to enter a shallow right climbing turn at about 200 feet AGL after making a low pass over friends. Witnesses said the airplane then stalled and dove to the ground. There was no evidence of airframe, eng, prop, flt control, or syst…
- [NTSB SEA85LYE01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LYE01.md): Luscombe 8A · Cheney, WA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Feb 16, 1985 · N28833 · Substantial damage
  > Acft was found abandoned after sustaining substantial damage in apparent lndg attempt in snow-covered marsh. Presumed pilot had expired student certificate and had registered acft to self under an alias. Circumstances of mishap unknown.
- [NTSB MIA85LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85LA092.md): Piper J3C-65 · St.Augustine, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 1985 · N92668 · Substantial damage
  > The acft collided with a wind direction indicator support pole during a recovery from a bounced landing. The CFI on board stated he turned his head to advise the student in the back seat to keep the left wing down because of the x-wind condition when he…
- [NTSB FTW85FA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85FA094.md): Piper J3C-65 · Ferriday, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 1985 · N1474N · Substantial damage
  > Acft was observed in slow flt aprx 40 ft AGL just above stall speed with the eng operating smoothly. The acft then stalled and impacted in an aprx 90 deg nose down attitude. The plt was flying from the front seat. The acft was not equipped with shoulder…
- [NTSB LAX85LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA099.md): Aeronca 7AC · Chandler, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 7, 1985 · N84096 · Substantial damage
  > The PIC reported the 2nd plt was flying the acft at the time of the accident while they were practicing off arpt landings. On the second takeoff, the 2nd plt executed a course reversal turn to land opposite the direction of takeoff. The initial turn was to…
- [NTSB MIA85LAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85LAMS1.md): Aeronca 7AC · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Dec 23, 1984 · N81947 · Destroyed
  > Acft was reported overdue 3 days after it departed cross city, FL, on a VFR x-country. Search and rescue operations began on 12/26/84 and were suspended on 01/07/84. Plt and acft were not found.
- [NTSB DEN85LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA039.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Conrad, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1984 · N96059 · Substantial damage
  > Plt stated takeoff was being made on a dirt trail, heading 270 degrees, with a 20 kt headwind. Just prior to rotation wind shifted to a direction from the south-southwest. Acft drifted off right side of trail, contacted a ditch and nosed over.
- [NTSB MKC85FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85FA031.md): Aeronca 11AC · Council Bluffs, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1984 · N86120 · Substantial damage
  > The plt stated that he had been practicing landings and then climbed the acft to 5000 ft above the arpt. He flew around for awhile to cool off the eng and then he shutdown it down to practice restarts. After the first restart the eng was shut down a second…
- [NTSB CHI85LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA060.md): Aeronca 7AC · Allegan, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 1984 · N84360 · Substantial damage
  > The plt stated he lost power on takeoff, but elected to takeoff rather than abort. He cleared wires but decided he could not clear trees & made a forced landing in a corn field. Inspection of the acft revealed that the fuel control rod cotter pin was…
- [NTSB CHI85FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85FA021.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Kiel, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1984 · N43833 · Destroyed
  > Witnesses observed acft performing aerobatics during demo flight prior to prospective sale of acft to buyer/pax. A plt/witness observed the acft executing slow speed stalls and enter a spin from an altitude of about 1000 ft. recovery was accomplished at about…
- [NTSB FTW85LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA023.md): Piper J3C-65 · Kilgore, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1984 · N6248H · Substantial damage
  > After taxiing north to the end of the strip a 180 deg turn was made prior to takeoff to the south. Out of the turn the acft was lined up with the left wing tip close to the fence. The plt intended to correct his line-up during the roll. According to the plt,…
- [NTSB NYC85LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA009.md): Aeronca 7AC · Ono, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1984 · N1069E · Substantial damage
  > After a lndg practice flight, solo student plt returned to home field at dusk. First lndg attempt resulted in overshoot and go-around. Since winds were calm, plt elected to land on reciprocal runway due to clear overrun area. This necessitated on obstacle…
- [NTSB ATL85LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA001.md): Piper J3C-65 · Milledgeville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1984 · N38685 · Substantial damage
  > The plt departed for the intended destination, but was unable to find the arpt due to fog. After landing at another nearby arpt, he found no av-gas available. He then elected to return to his original destination, but experienced a total power loss due to…
- [NTSB NYC84LA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA325.md): Piper J-3 · Durham, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1984 · N7456H · Substantial damage
  > The plt attempted to land on a grass strip. The wind was reported to be from 270 degrees at 10 KTS. The plt stated that he experienced a change in wind direction and a gust. The acft then veered and collided with a stone wall.
- [NTSB NYC84FA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84FA310.md): Aeronca 11AC · Newbury, MA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1984 · N85819 · Destroyed
  > The student plt had logged approximately 240 hrs of flying time. He was not certificated to carry pax. Witnesses stated that they observed the acft descend at a slow airspeed to an alt of 100 ft. the acft then made a steep bank turn to the right and impacted…
- [NTSB SEA84LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84LA212.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Medford, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1984 · N5153M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot had been advised by his CFI to avoid using this airstrip during midday due to thermal disturbances. During power-off approach, updrafts were encountered and a right turn out for go-around was initiated; however, power was not added. The aircraft…
- [NTSB SEA84LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84LA197.md): Aeronca 7AC · Prineville, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1984 · N83233 · Substantial damage
  > While maneuvering plt heard a loud chatter coming from the engine accompanied by a loss of power. Plt reduced remaining power and initiated a forced landing in a rough barley field. Post accident investigation revealed the crankshaft broke near the number two…
- [NTSB FTW84LA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA327.md): Piper J3C-65 · Denton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1984 · N38279 · Destroyed
  > The pilot stated that after takeoff he did 3 touch and go landing then started a series of stalls. After entry into a cross-control spin to the left, he found that he could not apply enough right pedal to recover. Examination of the aircraft revealed that the…
- [NTSB CHI84LA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA312.md): Burns Soneria II · Woodsfield, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1984 · N423ST · Substantial damage
  > The a/c departed clinton, MD, for a VFR flt to Woodsfield, OH, with a planned refueling stop at manassas, VA. En route the plt observed an abnormal fuel comsumption rate but still attempted to reach the destination arpt. About 3NM out the eng quit due to fuel…
- [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 CHI84LA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA296.md): Luscombe 8A · Madison, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1984 · N1187B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot stated after the accident that he performed a preflight inspection of the acft and did an engine run-up before takeoff. During climbout, at an altitude of 150 feet the plt experienced an engine failure. An emergency landing was made in trees. The…
- [NTSB NYC84FNE03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84FNE03.md): Piper J4A · Gardner, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jul 14, 1984 · N33290 · Destroyed
  > During climbout, plt noted slight pwr loss, applied carb heat & eng regained pwr. On removal of carb heat, pwr loss (aprx 200 RPM) again occurred. Application of carb heat again resorted pwr but plt elected to turn back to field and land. During turn, plt…
- [NTSB LAX84LA383](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA383.md): Aeronca 7AC · Marysville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1984 · N1419E · Substantial damage
  > Due to a rough running eng, which was remedied by applying carburetor heat, the plt elected to make a precautionary landing on a private airstrip. Directional control was lost during the landing roll and the acft ground looped, damaging the left landing gear…
- [NTSB MIA84LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA84LA192.md): Piper J-3 CUB · Homestead, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1984 · N6932H · Substantial damage
  > The plt reported a loss of directional control occurred during the takeoff ground roll. The acft traveled off the rwy and collided with trees.
- [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 CHI84LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA230.md): Luscombe 8A · Center Village, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1984 · N1244K · Destroyed
  > The plt stated that during the takeoff, the acft prematurely became airborne, then settled back onto the rwy & lifted off again. During the second lift-off, he raised the left w ing. Subsequently, the left x-wind blew the acft into a tree line beside the rwy.
- [NTSB FTW84LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA269.md): Piper J3C-65 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1984 · N23413 · Substantial damage
  > Acft struck a marked transmission line on final apch. Plt could not maintain full control of acft on landing. Acft touched down rt wing low and a go-around was initiated. Upon application of pwr, acft went into trees off rt side of airstrip. Both plts stated…
- [NTSB CHI84LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA215.md): Istenes Oldfield Baby Lakes · Middlefield, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1984 · N120R · Destroyed
  > It was reported that the acft had performed two tight left traffic pattern turns after takeoff. On the downwind turn the acft banked 60 degrees. The plt lost control of the acft and crashed in a wooded area. It was reported that the plt had no previous…
- [NTSB MKC84LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA145.md): Pietenpol-Grega GN1 · Warrensburg, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1984 · N46844 · Substantial damage
  > During a landing, the acft ran off the side of the rwy, hit a small ditch & nosed over.
- [NTSB FTW84LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA233.md): Luscombe 8A · Colcord, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1984 · N45906 · Substantial damage
  > The flight departed downwind from an unimproved field to avoid power lines at the upwind end of the field. During the takeoff roll sufficient speed could not be attained to lift off and clear a fence at the departure end of the runway. The pilot attempted to…
- [NTSB MIA84FA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA84FA164.md): Mooney M-18C · Sugar Loaf Key, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 10, 1984 · N487M · Destroyed
  > The acft was observed making several passes over a friends house. At the end of the third pass during, a climbing left turn, the right wing separated from the acft. Inspection of the wreckage revealed wood rot in the main wing spar. The last known inspection…
- [NTSB ANC84LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC84LA060.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 1984 · N95120 · Substantial damage
  > The plt was repositioning the acft from a private strip near palmer, AK, to his property near Talkeetna, AK. After stopping at the Talkeetna arpt, he was hand propping the acft when the eng started & the acft began moving. The plt tried to turn off the mags,…
- [NTSB CHI84LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA172.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Winona, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1984 · N5184M · Substantial damage
  > After landing, the plt was turning left onto the taxiway when the wind lifted the right wing and tail of the acft. The acft nosed over.
- [NTSB CHI84LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA170.md): Luscombe 8A · Shelbyville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1984 · N1955B · Substantial damage
  > After a normal 3-point, full stall landing, the tailwheel equipped acft rolled a short distance, then veered to the left. The plt stated that he applied right rudder & both brakes, but the acft continued to the left. He reported that as the plane went off the…
- [NTSB CHI84LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA162.md): Taylorcraft DCO-65 · Palmyra, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1984 · N47583 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot lost control of the acft on the landing flare & collided with a tree. The acft was blown to the left of the rwy & before he could execute a go-around the propeller struck some high brush alongside the rwy. The plt pulled power off, landed in rough…
- [NTSB MIA84LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA84LA145.md): Piper J3C-65 · Pahokee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1984 · N37967 · Substantial damage
  > The acft was cruising at 1000 ft MSL when the eng lost power. Subsequently, the acft was ditched in lake okeechobee. Theplt stated that after the acft was recovered from the lake, fuel was found in the fuel tank. Also, he stated 'appears vent on fuel tank cap…
- [NTSB NYC84FNC01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84FNC01.md): Evans VP-2 · Mechanic Falls, ME · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 14, 1984 · N38217 · Destroyed
  > According to the pilot the acft became airborne inadvertently while high speed taxi testing the engine. On final apch back to the arpt control was lost and the acft flew into trees parallel to the rwy. No mechanical malfunction was found by investigators.
- [NTSB ATL84LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA143.md): Aeronca O-58A · Rutherfordton, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1984 · N46513 · Substantial damage
  > After the eng was started, the plt added power to taxi. He reported that the eng then went to full power & he was unable to stop the plane or control its direction thru the use of brakes & flt controls. The plane struck 3 other parked acft before the plt…
- [NTSB NYC84LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA125.md): Piper J3C-65 · Stow, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1984 · N1141V · Substantial damage
  > During the landing roll, the acft began drifting to the left & the student plt overcontrolled with the rudder. Subsequently, the acft departed the rwy, collided with a snowbank & nosed over. The instructor (CFI) took control of theacft as the veer was taking…

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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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