# Final 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 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
- [NTSB CHI71DBD53](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI71DBD53.md): Luscombe 8A · Cary, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 23, 1970 · N71711 · 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."completionStatus" = 'Completed'
  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&status=final

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