# NTSB investigations: Continental A&C65 series, AR

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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## Latest cases

- [NTSB CEN25LA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA312.md): Taylorcraft BC12 · Ozark, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 9, 2025 · N95356 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a tree which resulted in the right wing impacting the tree and a subsequent collision with trees and terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to operate the airplane at a low altitude over…
- [NTSB CEN25LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA132.md): Taylorcraft BC12 · Russellville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 22, 2025 · N39158 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the U.S. Army helicopter pilots to yield the right-of-way to the landing airplane, which resulted in the airplane encountering wake turbulence emitted from the three departing U.S. Army helicopters, a subsequent loss of directional control, and…
- [NTSB CEN24LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA044.md): Aeronca 7AC · DeWitt, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 22, 2023 · N84692 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of airplane directional control while landing.
- [NTSB CEN22LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA174.md): Luscombe 8A · Paragould, AR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 20, 2022 · N1953B · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing which resulted in a ground loop.
- [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 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 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 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 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 DFW05CA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA246.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Guion, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 20, 2005 · N95006 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW04FA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04FA083.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Wrightsville, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 2004 · N43005 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed sufficient for flight resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin on the downwind leg of the traffic pattern.
- [NTSB CHI03LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA189.md): Bowers Fly Baby · Altus, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2003 · N1878 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors associated with the accident were the tree and evasive maneuver performed during the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW01LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA097.md): Aeronca 7AC · Roe, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 2001 · N2129E · Substantial damage
  > the inadvertent stall by the pilot while maneuvering at low altitude. A contributory factor was the tailwind.
- [NTSB FTW00LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA247.md): Aeronca BL7-AC · Hot Springs, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2000 · N83866 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control during landing. A factor was the wind gusts.
- [NTSB FTW98LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA233.md): Aeronca 7AC · Sheridan, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1998 · N3504E · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent engine start due to the pilot's failure to ensure that the magneto switch was in the OFF position when he was attempting to clear the flooded engine. A factor was the pilot's improper starting procedure, which resulted in flooding the engine.
- [NTSB FTW98LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA228.md): Aeronca 65-C · Ozark, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1998 · N23548 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB FTW97LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA141.md): Piper PA-17 · N Little Rock, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 1997 · N4802H · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power due to failure of the crankshaft. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW96FA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA243.md): Aeronca 65-CA · Lonoke, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1996 · N36513 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB FTW96LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA194.md): Champion 7AC · Pine Bluff, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1996 · N351T · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to follow proper starting procedures, and an inadequate tie-down.
- [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 MKC90LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA140.md): Piper J-3 · Clarksville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1990 · N38348 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain flying speed.
- [NTSB MKC89LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA192.md): Pietenpol AIR Camper B4A · Horatio, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1989 · N10GF · Substantial damage
  > Improper use of carburetor heat by the pilot, which resulted in carburetor ice. A factor related to the accident was: carburetor icing conditions.
- [NTSB MKC89LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA151.md): Piper J3 "CUB" · Morrilton, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1989 · N1414N · Substantial damage
  > The abrupt handling of the airplane by the pilot. He failed to maintain airspeed and inadvertantly stalled and spun the airplane at an altitude insufficient for recovery.
- [NTSB MKC86LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86LA067.md): Aeronca 7AC · Jacksonville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 1986 · N82202 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot was attempting a takeoff from a sod strip in an Aeronca tail dragger aircraft in gusty wind conditions. The air strip runway is situated along a north-south heading with the rptd winds fm 290 degrees magnetic at 13 knots with gusts to 18 knots. As…
- [NTSB FTW82FPG14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FPG14.md): Aeronca 7AC · Lehi, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Jun 7, 1982 · N83654 · Substantial damage
  > The acft was believed to have departed the west memphis arpt at approximately 1900. The acft was found at approximately 2000 in an open field 2 mi sw of the arpt. The acft had collided with the ground very hard in a nose down condition. Neither occupant…
- [NTSB FTW82FPG13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FPG13.md): Luscombe 8A · Parkin, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · May 24, 1982 · N71153 · Destroyed
  > The pilot departed presidents isle, TN with about 1/4 tank of fuel (3.5 gal) and proceeded en route with a planned stop at wynne, AR for fuel. Prior to reaching wynne, heavy rain was encountered and a landing was made at a private airport near Parkin, AR. The…
- [NTSB FTW81FPG60](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81FPG60.md): Piper J3C-65 · Almyra, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Aug 13, 1981 · N7399H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW81FA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81FA123.md): Luscombe 8A · N Little Rock, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jul 21, 1981 · N71889 · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW81DPG43](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81DPG43.md): Junior Ace 6E · Salem, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jun 10, 1981 · N59370 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW79FPG44](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79FPG44.md): Piper J3C-65 · Crawfordsville, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jun 4, 1979 · N7900A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW79FPG29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79FPG29.md): Bowers Fly · N Little Rock, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 29, 1979 · N1878 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW77FPG91](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77FPG91.md): Aeronca 7AC · Slovak, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Sep 22, 1977 · N2358E · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW77FPG58](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77FPG58.md): Aeronca 7AC · Almond, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jul 6, 1977 · N85695 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW76DPH05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76DPH05.md): Luscombe 8A · Little Rock, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 27, 1976 · N45893 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW76DPG91](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76DPG91.md): Aeronca 7AC · Searcy, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 24, 1976 · N82739 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW76FPG84](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76FPG84.md): Luscombe 8A · Mountain Home, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 17, 1976 · N1313K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW76AF100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76AF100.md): Piper J3C · Fordyce, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jun 10, 1976 · N3408N · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW76DPG64](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76DPG64.md): Luscombe 8A · Van Buren, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 4, 1976 · N1196K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW76FPG43](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76FPG43.md): Luscombe 8A · Conway, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 29, 1976 · N71153 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW76DPG38](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76DPG38.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · De Witt, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 11, 1975 · N95309 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW76FPG14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76FPG14.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Little Rock, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Aug 7, 1975 · N95883 · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW75DRJ26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW75DRJ26.md): Piper J3C-65 · Texarkana, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 30, 1975 · N24962 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW75FPG34](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW75FPG34.md): Aeronca 7AC · Lake City, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 15, 1975 · N84610 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW74FPG62](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW74FPG62.md): Aeronca 7AC · Lake City, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 19, 1974 · N2998E · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW74FPG56](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW74FPG56.md): Aeronca 11AC · Benton, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 14, 1974 · N85873 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW74FPG21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW74FPG21.md): Luscombe 8A · Van Buren, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 1, 1973 · N71153 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW74DPG17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW74DPG17.md): Piper J-3 · Stuttgart, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 27, 1973 · N71022 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW74FPG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW74FPG01.md): Piper PA-11 · Lewisville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 1, 1973 · N4768M · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW72FPG48](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW72FPG48.md): Taylorcraft BC1265 · Benton, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 17, 1971 · N29741 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW72AF016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW72AF016.md): Piper J3C-65 · Springdale, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Sep 20, 1971 · N3633K · Destroyed

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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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'AR' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  AND 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&state=AR

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