# 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 ANC07LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07LA079.md): Aeronca 7AC · Big Lake, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2007 · N82192 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed to avoid an inadvertent stall while maneuvering.
- [NTSB CHI07CA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA258.md): Aeronca 7AC · Westerly, RI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 5, 2007 · N65HM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing which resulted in the overload failure of the right main landing gear. The overload failure of the right main landing gear was a factor.
- [NTSB LAX07LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA240.md): Luscombe 8E · Polson, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2007 · N45486 · Substantial damage
  > a flight control jam for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA07LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07LA129.md): Piper J3C-65 · Andersonville, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2007 · N5721N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to make a 180-degree turn at low altitude to return to the departure runway following a loss of engine power during takeoff-initial climb. A factor in the accident was contamination in the carburetor.
- [NTSB DFW07LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA170.md): Hazen Fly Baby · Page, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2007 · N6156Y · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's collision with wooded and mountainous terrain for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI07CA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA251.md): Piper PA-17 · Scribner, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 20, 2007 · N4802H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A contributing factor was the gusting crosswind condition.
- [NTSB NYC07CA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA165.md): Piper J3C-65 · Uxbridge, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 17, 2007 · N7088H · Destroyed
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX07CA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA214.md): Aeronca 7AC · Clarksburg, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 8, 2007 · N2869E · Minor damage
  > The pilot's inadequate hand-prop starting procedure and failure to secure the airplane.
- [NTSB LAX07CA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA194.md): Aeronca 7AC · Fresno, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 27, 2007 · N1054E · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB CHI07CA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA171.md): Luscombe 8A · Columbia, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 15, 2007 · N2850K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane, causing a ground loop, subsequent runway excursion, and left main gear collapse. Factors in the accident include the ground loop encountered and the depression.
- [NTSB DEN07CA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07CA099.md): Aeronca 7AC · Erie, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 9, 2007 · N83365 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain direction control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CHI07CA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA156.md): Luscombe 8A · Elwood, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 25, 2007 · N2897K · Substantial damage
  > The commercial pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude and airspeed which resulted in the airplane mushing into the terrain during the simulated forced landing along with the CFI's failure to adequately supervise the commercial pilot's actions.
- [NTSB CHI07CA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA149.md): Piper J3C · Waterford, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 18, 2007 · N28DR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane, causing a water loop. A factor in the accident was the water loop encountered.
- [NTSB MIA07CA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07CA097.md): Piper J3-C-65 · Byron, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 15, 2007 · N33116 · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff.
- [NTSB LAX07CA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA161.md): Aeronca 11AC · Glendale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 12, 2007 · N85835 · Substantial damage
  > The private pilot's unstabilized approach and failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop. Also causal was the instructor's inadequate supervision and failure to take remedial action.
- [NTSB CHI07CA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA137.md): Aeronca 7AC · Mason, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 8, 2007 · N83228 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll and failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during the aborted landing attempt, leading to an inadvertent stall. An additional factor was the tree.
- [NTSB NYC07CA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA110.md): Luscombe 8A · Whitefield, NH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 6, 2007 · N1960B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. A factor in this accident was the crosswind condition.
- [NTSB NYC07CA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA115.md): Aeronca 7AC · Lagrangeville, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 4, 2007 · N1478E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to identify a partially buried rock in the landing surface of an unimproved grass runway, which resulted in an inadvertent collision during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CHI07LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA126.md): Luscombe 8A · Fruitport, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 2007 · N1120B · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor failed to use carburetor heat during takeoff in icing conditions. A factor was the power line pole.
- [NTSB LAX07CA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA145.md): Piper J3C-65 · Redding, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 30, 2007 · N145RL · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CHI07CA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA101.md): Luscombe 8A · Chippewa Falls, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 15, 2007 · N28428 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot intentionally leaving the airplane unoccupied during the engine start, which resulted in the unoccupied airplane traversing into a cornfield. A factor was the rough/uneven cornfield.
- [NTSB LAX07CA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA088.md): Luscombe 8A · Compton, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 17, 2007 · N515SF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout. A contributing factor was the passenger's interference with the pilot's manipulation of the controls.
- [NTSB CHI07CA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA061.md): Piper J3C-65 · White Lake, SD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 22, 2007 · N98096 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of control and a nose over. A factor associated with the accident was the crosswind.
- [NTSB DFW07CA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA057.md): Luscombe 8A · El Paso, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 15, 2007 · N1190K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's foot becoming lodged behind the right rudder pedal which resulted in a loss of directional control during landing.
- [NTSB DFW07CA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA035.md): Piper J3C-65 · Humnoke, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 6, 2006 · N7054H · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during initial takeoff climb for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DFW07CA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA013.md): Aeronca 65-TAC · Fredricksburg, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 13, 2006 · N36687 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for the existing wind conditions. A contributing factor was the prevailing crosswind.
- [NTSB MIA06LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06LA135.md): Luscombe 8A · Ocala, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2006 · N71927 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during initial climb.
- [NTSB CHI06CA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA251.md): Luscombe 8A · Elwell, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 3, 2006 · N28403 · Substantial damage
  > The airplane nosed over as a result of the pilot's excessive braking after he failed to attain the proper touchdown point and failed to perform a go-around.
- [NTSB CHI06CA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA247.md): Piper J-3C-65 · Bayfield, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 27, 2006 · N76JS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering which resulted in a stall. A factor associated with the accident was the low altitude at which the airplane stalled.
- [NTSB DFW06CA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA200.md): Aeronca 11AC · Searcy, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 23, 2006 · N9365E · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing wind conditions and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action to maintain directional control. A contributing factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB LAX06LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA267.md): Beach Baby Ace C · Fallon, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2006 · N86677 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain and maintain an adequate airspeed that resulted in a stall/mush.
- [NTSB LAX06CA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA276.md): Interstate S-1A · Buckeye, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 1, 2006 · N28332 · Substantial damage
  > the in-flight separation of the control stick. A contributing factor was the rough terrain for the forced landing, which resulted in a collapsed landing gear.
- [NTSB CHI06LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA211.md): Piper J3C-65 · New Market, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2006 · N7012H · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the fatigue fracture of the crankshaft and camshaft gear teeth during cruise flight and the unsuitable landing area encountered by the pilot during the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI06CA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA194.md): Luscombe 8A · Marine City, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 20, 2006 · N1026K · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the partial blocked carburetor fuel screen which resulted in partial fuel starvation and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the forced landing which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor associated with…
- [NTSB DFW06FA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06FA184.md): Piper J3 · Walnut Ridge, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2006 · N6732H · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and the subsequent stall. Contributing factors were the low altitude and impairment due to drugs.
- [NTSB DEN06LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06LA099.md): Aeronca 7AC · Parker, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2006 · N85086 · Destroyed
  > the flight instructor's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering resulting in an inadvertent stall and subsequent impact with terrain. Contributing factors were the high density altitude, rising terrain, and improper in-flight planning.
- [NTSB ATL06LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06LA103.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Gold Hill, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2006 · N96758 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while doing a go around, which resulted in an inadvertent stall, loss of control and in-flight collision with the ground. A factor was the pilot's lack of recent experience in the airplane.
- [NTSB CHI06LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA165.md): Luscombe 8A · Bowling Green, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2006 · N2890K · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fatigue fracture of the number two cylinder exhaust valve during initial climb after takeoff. A contributing factor was the unsuitable terrain (cornfield) encountered during the forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC06CA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA148.md): Taylorcraft DC-65 · Parma, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 17, 2006 · N50VS · Substantial damage
  > An uncontrolled descent into trees and terrain after takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC06LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA144.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Mayville, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 2006 · N96486 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's improper decision to attempt a simulated engine failure at a low altitude and her failure to maintain clearance from trees and wires, while maneuvering. Also causal was the flight instructor's impairment from prescription medication.
- [NTSB DFW06LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06LA159.md): Piper J3C-65 · Stugartt, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 2006 · N3542N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from high brush during takeoff. Contributing factors were the short runway and the high density altitude.
- [NTSB NYC06CA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA126.md): Piper J3C · Old Town, ME · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 29, 2006 · N1401V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent impact with water.
- [NTSB DFW06CA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA143.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Justin, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 27, 2006 · N95016 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper compensation for the prevailing high wind conditions.
- [NTSB DFW06CA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA126.md): Piper J3C-65 · Paris, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 14, 2006 · N98829 · Substantial damage
  > The reported loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain available for the forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC06CA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA096.md): Aeronca 7AC · Haverhill, NH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 15, 2006 · N82320 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in a forced landing and subsequent impact with a sign.
- [NTSB ANC06LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06LA043.md): Taylorcraft BC12-65 · Iliamna, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 2006 · N36291 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed use of carburetor heat, which resulted in a loss of engine power during cruise, and an in-flight collision with snow-covered terrain. Factors associated with the accident were an unfavorable wind, and the pilot's inadvertent stall of the…
- [NTSB NYC06CA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA087.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Warrenton, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 2, 2006 · N43497 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. A factor was the gusting winds.
- [NTSB DEN06LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06LA037.md): Interstate S-1A · Rocky Ford, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 2006 · N28315 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to use tie downs before attempting to hand-start the engine. A contributing factor was his failure to seek adequate assistance.
- [NTSB DFW06CA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA059.md): Pietenpol Aircamper · Lometa, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 20, 2006 · N13708 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. Contributing factors were the sun glare and the rough and uneven landing area.
- [NTSB DEN06CA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06CA025.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Los Lunas, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 23, 2005 · N96924 · Minor damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop.

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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=9

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