# NTSB investigations: Continental A&C65 series, AZ

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 GAA19CA568](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA568.md): Luscombe 8 · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 30, 2019 · N25100 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control and subsequent overapplication of rudder pedal, which resulted in a runway excursion and the right wing striking the ground.
- [NTSB GAA19CA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA309.md): Taylorcraft BC12 · Sedona, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 2, 2019 · N44249 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during landing in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB GAA19CA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA127.md): Luscombe 8 · Casa Grande, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 5, 2019 · N71155 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain yaw control and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during an aborted landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB WPR18FA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18FA228.md): Pietenpol Aircamper · Camp Verde, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Aug 18, 2018 · N88HK · Substantial damage
  > Loss of control for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine revealed no mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB GAA18CA338](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA338.md): Luscombe 8 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 12, 2018 · N2094B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB GAA18CA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA298.md): Garcia Benigno Baby ACE D · St. Johns, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 23, 2018 · N4207D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting, quartering tailwind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR16LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA017.md): Luscombe 8A · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 2015 · N25100 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, and his inability to recover due to a malfunction of the tailwheel.
- [NTSB WPR14CA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA202.md): Piper J3C 65 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 16, 2014 · N92090 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [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 WPR09CA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA017.md): Piper L-4 · Buckeye, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 19, 2008 · N87117 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > Another airplanes total loss of wheel brakes while taxing which resulted in the pilot of the other aircraft colliding with a standing aircraft. Contributing to the accident was the other airplanes low brake hydraulic fluid.
- [NTSB LAX08CA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA040.md): Eldredge Aircamper SDE · Sahuarita, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 21, 2007 · N7229R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed. A contributing factor was the pilot's distraction due to the presence of an automobile, which appeared to encroach upon the runway environment.
- [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 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 LAX05CA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA256.md): Luscombe 8A · Benson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 2, 2005 · N71780 · Substantial damage
  > the non-certificated pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ANC04FA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04FA016.md): Piper J3C-65 · Peoria, AZ · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 2003 · N2094M · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The inadequate visual lookout by the pilots of both aircraft, which resulted in their failure to see-and-avoid each other's aircraft and a subsequent midair collision. A factor associated with the accident was the airplane pilot's failure to determine that…
- [NTSB LAX02FA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA188.md): Fisher Celebrity · Chandler, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2002 · N8205H · Destroyed
  > failure of the wing spars and the in-flight separation of the aircraft wing due to the builder's inadequate manufacture of this experimental aircraft. Also causal was the current owner/pilot's continued flight with known mechanical discrepancies.
- [NTSB LAX02FA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA120.md): Piper J3F-65 · Parker, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 2002 · N40770 · Destroyed
  > The failure of the student to attain and maintain an adequate airspeed following liftoff, which resulted in a stall/mush condition. Also causal was the certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight and failure to take timely remedial…
- [NTSB LAX00LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA046.md): Aeronca 11AC · Sedona, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1999 · N3933E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions and subsequent failure to maintain directional control of the airplane.
- [NTSB LAX98LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA217.md): Aeronca Chief 65-CA · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1998 · N34482 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing rollout.
- [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 LAX92FA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA211.md): Taylorcraft BL · Chandler, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 19, 1992 · N26535 · Substantial damage
  > An excessive pull-up during departure and a failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was continued flight operations with known airworthiness deficiencies.
- [NTSB LAX92T#A02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92T%23A02.md): Piper J3 · San Carlos, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Final report · Jan 30, 1992 · N2BM · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX90DUJ09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90DUJ09.md): Stits SA6B · Tucson, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Aug 23, 1990 · N4203 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB LAX88FA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88FA204.md): Taylorcraft BL65 · Eloy, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 30, 1988 · N27463 · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft during takeoff climb resulting in an inadvertent spiral. Contributing to this accident was the pilot's lack of total experience in the aircraft make and model.
- [NTSB LAX87LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA269.md): Piper J-3 · Buckeye, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1987 · N42507 · Substantial damage
  > The acdnt occurred as the plt was maneuvering to land on a pvt airstrip located on a ranch. He rprtd that while in a right turn toward the rwy, the acft stalled & fell to the ground. No preimpact mechanical failure or malfunction was evident.
- [NTSB LAX86LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA132.md): Aeronca 11-AC · Standfield, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 1986 · N3236E · Substantial damage
  > An Aeronca chief collided with a telephone pole on landing roll on a dirt road after a forced landing due to fuel exhaustion. The pilot reported that he was delayed approximately 45 minutes awaiting takeoff clearance by ground control with the engine running.…
- [NTSB LAX85LA405](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA405.md): Piper J3 C-65 · Grand Canyon, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1985 · N6566H · Destroyed
  > After departing pierce ferry, AZ the plt and his passenger flew east, up the Colorado river, at a low level towards kanab point. The plt's notes and charts show that the flt was to turn north for aprx 40 NM, with a refueling stop at kanab, UT. The bright…
- [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 LAX84LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA018.md): Luscombe 8A · Casa Grande, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1983 · N2041B · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft was equipped with brakes only on the left side. During a dual instructional flt, the student was landing the acft from the left seat. On the 4th landing, the acft encountered a reported right quartering gust of wind from the rear. The acft veered…
- [NTSB LAX83LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA281.md): Piper J3C-65 · Tuba City, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1983 · N42762 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot had landed in a river bed due to an encounter with and downdrafts while flying in canyons. Then a storm and flash flood threatened so he decided to takeoff. During takeoff roll a wing struck river rocks.
- [NTSB LAX80DUJ72](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80DUJ72.md): Luscombe 8A · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 25, 1980 · N28494 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX79DUJ67](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX79DUJ67.md): Aeronca 7AC · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 29, 1979 · N1338E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX79DUJ39](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX79DUJ39.md): Aeronca 0-58B · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Dec 31, 1978 · N33323 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX77FUJ79](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX77FUJ79.md): Luscombe 8A · Scottsdale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 9, 1977 · N77881 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX77DUJ29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX77DUJ29.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Laveen, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Nov 19, 1976 · N95641 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX76DUJ94](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX76DUJ94.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Laveen, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 26, 1976 · N5208M · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX76FUJ70](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX76FUJ70.md): Luscombe 8A · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 24, 1976 · N1153B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX76DUJ63](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX76DUJ63.md): Luscombe 8A · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 24, 1976 · N45694 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX74DUJ58](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX74DUJ58.md): Aeronca 7AC · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 18, 1974 · N2834E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX74DUJ17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX74DUJ17.md): Aeronca 11AC · Scottsdale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 30, 1973 · N86210 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX73AL040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX73AL040.md): Aeronca 7AC · Apache Jctn, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Feb 25, 1973 · N2915E · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX73FUJ21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX73FUJ21.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Yuma, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 29, 1972 · N5136M · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX72DUJ86](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX72DUJ86.md): Piper J3C-65 · Scottsdale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 11, 1972 · N4967V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX72DUJ53](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX72DUJ53.md): Luscombe 8A · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 20, 1971 · N1153B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX71DUJ67](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX71DUJ67.md): Luscombe 8A · Marana, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 14, 1971 · N45675 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX71DUJ26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX71DUJ26.md): Aeronca 11AC · Scottsdale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 10, 1970 · N86210 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX71DUJ05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX71DUJ05.md): Aeronca 7AC · Coolidge, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 13, 1970 · N85606 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX71DUJ22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX71DUJ22.md): Luscombe 8A · Quartzsite, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 26, 1970 · N28488 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX70DUJ23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX70DUJ23.md): Aeronca 11AC · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 10, 1970 · N3439G · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX70DUJ18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX70DUJ18.md): Luscombe 8A · Huachuca Cy, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 3, 1970 · N45675 · Substantial damage

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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" = 'AZ' 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=AZ

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