# NTSB investigations: Continental A&C65 series, IL

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 CEN25FA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25FA198.md): Aeronca 7AC · Waterman, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Jun 7, 2025 · N1846E · Substantial damage
  > On June 7, 2025, about 1459 central daylight time, an Aeronca 7AC airplane, N1846E, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Waterman, Illinois. The pilot was fatally injured, and the passenger was seriously injured. The airplane…
- [NTSB GAA19CA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA288.md): Luscombe 8 · Carbondale, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 26, 2019 · N45729 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent left heel brake application during the landing roll, which resulted in a noseover.
- [NTSB GAA18CA397](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA397.md): Robert Miles Smith Trike · Lewiston, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 4, 2018 · N11VW · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat in conditions conducive to carburetor icing and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control during a forced landing.
- [NTSB CEN16LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA218.md): Aeronca 7AC · East St. Louis, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2016 · N82694 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fracture of the piston pin, which led to fatigue cracking and eventual fracture of the adjacent connecting rod.
- [NTSB CEN11CA547](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA547.md): Luscombe 8 · Poplar Grove, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 23, 2011 · N2844K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to not use all available runway length and his failure to abort the takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN11CA486](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA486.md): Hamlin John D CH701 · Paxton, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 16, 2011 · N9040W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to takeoff with a tailwind in high density altitude conditions.
- [NTSB CEN11LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA049.md): Luscombe 8A · Schaumburg, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 2010 · N71823 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain airspeed following a loss of engine power during takeoff climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the loss of engine power due to the unlocked engine primer.
- [NTSB CEN10CA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA252.md): Piper J3C-65 · Sandwich, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 15, 2010 · N22394 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in using carburetor heat resulting in a partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB CHI08CA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA187.md): Piper J3C-65 · Lake In The Hil, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 5, 2008 · N30451 · Substantial damage
  > The directional control not maintained/obtained by the pilot during landing.
- [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 CHI02CA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02CA250.md): Piper PA-J3-C65 · Sparta, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 9, 2002 · N7744B · Substantial damage
  > The CFI's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll and the unsuccessful attempt at a go around. A factor was the ditch.
- [NTSB CHI98FA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98FA172.md): Piper J-3C · Morris, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 26, 1998 · N24743 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during low altitude flight.
- [NTSB CHI95FA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95FA212.md): Taylorcraft BC-65 · Plato Center, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1995 · N1027K · Substantial damage
  > the pilot not maintaining an adequate fuel supply, and not maintaining airspeed.
- [NTSB CHI95LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA203.md): Luscombe 8A · Hampshire, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1995 · N2086K · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to attain liftoff speed. A factor in the accident was the ditch.
- [NTSB CHI95LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA127.md): Piper J3C · Poplar Grove, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1995 · N6673H · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's excessive throttle control and the certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student. A factor in the accident was the gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB CHI94LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA194.md): Luscombe 8A · Peoria, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1994 · N72009 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudged landing flare. A factor associated with the accident is the pilot allowing the airplane to descend at an excessive rate.
- [NTSB CHI94LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA151.md): Aeronca 11 AC · Carmi, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1994 · N9167E · Substantial damage
  > poor preflight planning/preparation. Factors associated with the accident were the high vegetation (grass) and the ditch.
- [NTSB CHI88LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA126.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Aledo, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1988 · N95061 · Destroyed
  > During takeoff roll the pilot reported he experienced a loss of directional control and elected to lift the aircraft off the ground prematurely in an effort to avoid running into a cornfield. Unable to establish the proper rate of climb, and unable to clear…
- [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 CHI83FA346](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83FA346.md): Piper J3C-65 · Lily Lake, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1983 · N27020 · Substantial damage
  > The plt reported that a neighbor had flown the acft earlier in the day & had problems adjusting the elevator trim when airborne. The plt stated that before takeoff, he checked the trim, but it worked normally, so he set it for cruise & made a normal takeoff.…
- [NTSB CHI80DEE18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80DEE18.md): Luscombe 8 · Huntley, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 6, 1980 · N1330B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI80FEV03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80FEV03.md): Aeronca 7AC · Brookport, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 11, 1979 · N3504E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI79FEE72](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79FEE72-134979.md): Lach/Bensen B8M · Rockford, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 20, 1979 · N8447 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI78DEV10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78DEV10.md): Luscombe 8A · Pittsfield, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 3, 1977 · N41907 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI77DEV40](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77DEV40.md): Luscombe 8A · Springfield, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 6, 1977 · N2938K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI77FEE38](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77FEE38.md): Bensen B8M · Rockford, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 25, 1977 · N5653 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI77FEV26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77FEV26.md): Piper J-3 · Manito, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jun 4, 1977 · N70907 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI76FEV46](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI76FEV46.md): Luscombe 8A · Lincoln, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 28, 1976 · N77923 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI76FEV25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI76FEV25.md): Piper PA-31 · Jacksonville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 16, 1976 · N5007 · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
- [NTSB CHI75DEE64](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI75DEE64.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Chicago Hts, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · May 26, 1975 · N95278 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI75DEE57](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI75DEE57.md): Piper J3C-65 · Bradford, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 26, 1975 · N6264H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI75DCA05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI75DCA05.md): Aeronca 7AC · Freeburg, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 19, 1975 · N81611 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI75FEV09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI75FEV09.md): Luscombe 8A · Palmyra, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 30, 1974 · N25127 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI75FEE06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI75FEE06.md): Cessna 150L · Lockport, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 27, 1974 · N18534 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI74FEE03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI74FEE03.md): Aeronca 11AC · Naperville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 18, 1973 · N85917 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI73FEE59](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI73FEE59.md): Luscombe 8A · Aurora, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 20, 1973 · N2239K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI73AC011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI73AC011.md): Piper J3C-65 · Granite City, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Aug 6, 1972 · N6493H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI73FEV03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI73FEV03.md): Ercoupe 415C · Champaign, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 18, 1972 · N28962 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI73FEE03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI73FEE03.md): Luscombe 8A · Minooka, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jul 10, 1972 · N71682 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI72FEV36](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI72FEV36.md): Stits SA-3A · Pittsfield, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 25, 1972 · N1039Z · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI72DEE62](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI72DEE62.md): Piper J-3 · Northbrook, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 29, 1972 · N42736 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI72DEV20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI72DEV20.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Jacksonville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 31, 1971 · N95057 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI72FEV01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI72FEV01.md): Champion 7AC · Breese, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jul 1, 1971 · N2515E · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI71FEE88](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI71FEE88.md): Luscombe 8A · Plainfield, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 13, 1971 · N71373 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI71DBD54](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI71DBD54.md): Piper J3C-65 · Rockford, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 23, 1971 · N6903H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI71FBD40](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI71FBD40.md): Taylorcraft BC-65 · Aurora, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Dec 6, 1970 · N24474 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI71FBQ14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI71FBQ14.md): Piper J-3 · Havana, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 7, 1970 · N21681 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI70DBD45](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI70DBD45.md): Aeronca 7AC · Calumet City, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 27, 1970 · N2079E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI70FBD41](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI70FBD41.md): Aeronca 11AC · Arlington, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jun 10, 1970 · N9491E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI70DBD37](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI70DBD37.md): Taylorcraft BF1265 · Round Lake, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 10, 1970 · N36007 · 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" = 'IL' 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=IL

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