# 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 ERA14CA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA267.md): Champion Aeronca 7AC · Port Gibson, MS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 19, 2014 · N82206 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was sun glare.
- [NTSB CEN14CA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA157.md): Aeronca 7AC · Adrian, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 1, 2014 · N85372 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll which resulted in the airplane ground looping.
- [NTSB CEN14CA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA132.md): Taylorcraft BC12 D · Hartford, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 8, 2014 · N43955 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and failure to inspect the runway before departure.
- [NTSB CEN14CA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA130.md): Taylorcraft BC12 D · Worthington, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 3, 2014 · N43462 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control during a crosswind landing.
- [NTSB ERA13CA435](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA435.md): Aeronca 65 CA · Thomaston, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 30, 2013 · N33879 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate pre-flight planning and in-flight monitoring of the fuel level which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN13LA567](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA567.md): Taylorcraft BC12 D · Laguna Park, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 2013 · N96473 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate flare during landing, which resulted in a hard landing and the subsequent collapse of the left main landing gear.
- [NTSB ERA13LA397](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA397.md): Aeronca 65CA · Hardwick, VT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2013 · N31915 · Substantial damage
  > The improper maintenance of the carburetor, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to carburetor flooding.
- [NTSB ERA13FA372](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA372.md): Aeronca 7AC · Taunton, MA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2013 · N83863 · Destroyed
  > The pilot/owner’s inadequate preflight inspection and inadequate pretakeoff check of the flight controls, which resulted in a takeoff with the rudder gust lock installed. Contributing to the accident was the pilot-rated passenger’s failure to detect that the…
- [NTSB CEN13LA490](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA490.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D1 · Eastport, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2013 · N44351 · Destroyed
  > A fuel leak in the engine compartment and subsequent fire, the source of which could not be determined because of extensive postaccident fire damage.
- [NTSB WPR13CA365](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA365.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Independence, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 10, 2013 · N96037 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare with a crosswind condition, and unsuccessful attempt to correct a bounced landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB CEN13CA453](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA453.md): Luscombe 8A · Ellinwood, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 31, 2013 · N45957 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC13CA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13CA062.md): Aeronca 11AC · Kodiak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 6, 2013 · N9118E · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot's failure to continue the use of carburetor heat after experiencing carburetor ice.
- [NTSB ERA13CA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA286.md): Luscombe 8A · Orangeburg, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 13, 2013 · N71232 · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent slippage of the pilot's foot off the right rudder pedal, resulting in a loss of directional control on the ground, and the pilot's overly aggressive application of wheel brakes, resulting in a nose over.
- [NTSB ERA13CA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA234.md): Piper J3C-65 · Selma, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 9, 2013 · N21609 · Substantial damage
  > The instructor pilot’s inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in a collision with power lines and then the ground.
- [NTSB ERA13LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA221.md): Aeronca 11AC · Hoosick Falls, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2013 · N3503E · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left wing attachment bracket weld due to inadequate welding by unknown maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB CEN13CA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA224.md): Aeronca 65C · Grand Rapids, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 23, 2013 · N21301 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to adequately lock the primer before takeoff and the flight instructor's failure to verify that the primer was adequately locked.
- [NTSB WPR13CA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA150.md): Luscombe 8A · Madera, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 13, 2013 · N1544K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR13CA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA133.md): Luscombe 8A · Lebanon, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 22, 2013 · N1192K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to compensate for a crosswind during initial climb, which resulted in a loss of control.
- [NTSB WPR13CA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA088.md): Aeronca 7AC · Rialto, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 8, 2013 · N1254E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while taxiing in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR13FA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA083.md): Luscombe 8A · Oceano, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 3, 2013 · N45923 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control and his improper decision to begin a low-level maneuver at an altitude that was not sufficient for recovery before ground impact. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment from marijuana use.
- [NTSB CEN13FA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA078.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Clutier, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 2012 · N94973 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to monitor, recognize, and identify obstacles on approach to landing, which resulted in an inadvertent collision with power lines. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s expectation and assumption that there were no above-ground…
- [NTSB CEN12FA601](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA601.md): Aeronca 7AC · Brighton, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2012 · N82383 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed following a partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of airplane control. Contributing to the severity of…
- [NTSB WPR12LA367](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA367.md): Aeronca 11AC · Pacoima, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2012 · N9409E · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power on approach for landing due to a combination of the low fuel level and fuel contamination.
- [NTSB ERA12LA507](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA507.md): Aeronca 7AC · Clifford, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2012 · N83826 · Substantial damage
  > Partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB ERA12FA491](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA491.md): Silvaire Luscombe 8A · St. Petersburg, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2012 · N2761K · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s and the pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed after a partial loss of engine power after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of airplane…
- [NTSB ERA12CA490](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA490.md): Aeronca 7AC · Winter Haven, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 1, 2012 · N1060E · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CEN12LA477](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA477.md): Luscombe 8A · Leander, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2012 · N71743 · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to carburetor ice accumulation, which resulted in the airplane’s reduced climb performance and subsequent impact with trees off the end of the runway.
- [NTSB ERA12CA430](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA430.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Camden, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 30, 2012 · N96282 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly secure the airplane before hand-propping the engine for startup.
- [NTSB WPR12CA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA287.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Paulden, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 27, 2012 · N43087 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CEN12CA391](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA391.md): Luscombe 8A · Mexico, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 23, 2012 · N1380K · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's encounter with a downdraft during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN12LA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA306.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Marion, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2012 · N43635 · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB ERA12LA335](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA335.md): Piper J3C-65 · South Canaan, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 2012 · N98568 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff during shifting wind conditions.
- [NTSB ERA12CA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA281.md): Piper J3C-65 · Plantation Key, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 13, 2012 · N75487 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate control of the airplane and ensure clearance from trees.
- [NTSB ERA12CA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA245.md): Aeronca 7AC · Clearwater, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 20, 2012 · N82406 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA12CA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA235.md): Piper J3C-65 · Douglas, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 17, 2012 · N3225N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the tailwheel-equipped airplane.
- [NTSB WPR12LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA122.md): Bowers Fly Baby 1-A · Fallbrook, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 2012 · N41017 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB ERA12CA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA140.md): Luscombe 8A · Umatilla, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 7, 2012 · N77859 · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the left main landing gear due to a preexisting crack and corrosion, which resulted in a loss of directional control during landing.
- [NTSB CEN12CA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA117.md): Luscombe 8E · Atchison, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 17, 2011 · N71911 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA12CA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA019.md): Aeronca 7AC · Manassas, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 22, 2011 · N4300E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain adequate airspeed while turning to the downwind leg, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and spin.
- [NTSB ERA12CA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA035.md): American Champion 7AC · Berkley, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 17, 2011 · N3662E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain clearance from a tree during the final approach in solar glare conditions.
- [NTSB ERA12CA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA022.md): Aeronca 0-58A · Westmoreland, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 9, 2011 · N46513 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain clearance from an obstacle during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA12FA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA017.md): Luscombe 8A · Dixie, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 2011 · N41907 · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel’s improper installation of the No. 2 cylinder’s connecting rod, which resulted in the disconnection of the rod and a subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR11CA432](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA432.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Lancaster, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 4, 2011 · N43220 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s inadequate flare resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision.
- [NTSB CEN11CA689](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA689.md): Piper J3L-65 · Gainesville, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 3, 2011 · N30950 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during taxi, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN11LA614](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA614.md): Aeronca 7AC · Valparaiso, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2011 · N83533 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the wear in the tailwheel assembly.
- [NTSB CEN11CA613](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA613.md): Taylorcraft DCO-65 · Higginsville, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 1, 2011 · N46112 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing and his failure to maintain clearance from trees during the attempted aborted landing.
- [NTSB CEN11LA688](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA688.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Berryville, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2011 · N8617 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain control of the airplane during a forced landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR11LA416](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA416.md): Luscombe 8 · Lincoln, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2011 · N45725 · No damage
  > The passenger's accidental fall while turning the propeller by hand to start the engine.
- [NTSB WPR11LA391](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA391.md): Luscombe 8A · Cowiche, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2011 · N1444K · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during maneuvering flight due to an exhaust valve failure.
- [NTSB WPR11LA487](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA487.md): Piper J3C-65 · Fortuna, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2011 · N3453K · No damage
  > The unexpected engine start during hand propping, which resulted in a serious injury. Contributing to the accident was the lack of communication between the pilot and the individual hand propping the engine.

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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=6

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