# NTSB investigations: Continental A&C65 series, IN

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 CEN27LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN27LA021.md): Piper J3C-65 · Boonville, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Investigation open · Oct 18, 2026 · N88218
- [NTSB CEN21LA400](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA400.md): Luscombe 8A · Fort Wayne, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 4, 2021 · N2071K · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power after takeoff due to the formation of carburetor ice while on the ground and the pilot’s failure to apply carburetor heat immediately before takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN21LA359](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA359.md): Piper J3C-65 · Gosport, IN · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 6, 2021 · N6269H · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the failure of a cylinder exhaust valve stem, which led to a forced landing during which the airplane impacted terrain.
- [NTSB CEN21LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA037.md): Aeronca 11AC · Wabash, IN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 28, 2020 · N9171E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to properly secure the airplane before beginning the engine start sequence.
- [NTSB CEN19TA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19TA293.md): Piper J3C · Russiaville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Final report · Aug 25, 2019 · N49614 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to reinstall the oil cap after adding oil, which resulted to oil starvation and a precaautionary landing.
- [NTSB GAA17CA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA021.md): Luscombe 8 · Huntingburg, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 12, 2016 · N39083 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s delayed crosswind correction during the landing roll with a gusting left crosswind, which resulted in the airplane weathervaning and nosing over.
- [NTSB GAA16CA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA307.md): Luscombe 8 · Valparaiso, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 12, 2016 · N2850K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper descent rate during landing, which resulted in a bounced landing, failure of the tailwheel suspension leaf spring, a ground loop, and substantial damage to the left wing.
- [NTSB CEN15CA410](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA410.md): Piper PA-17 · Delphi, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 9, 2015 · N4653H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's attempt to start the engine by himself without properly securing the airplane.
- [NTSB CEN11LA614](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA614.md): Aeronca 7AC · Valparaiso, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2011 · N83533 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the wear in the tailwheel assembly.
- [NTSB CEN11LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA219.md): Aeronca 7AC · Delphi, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 2011 · N82429 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control, resulting in a runway excursion, and the subsequent separation of the left main landing gear for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN11LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA194.md): Taylorcraft DCO-65 · Americus, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 2011 · N46089 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [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 CHI05CA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA161.md): Mueller Stewart Headwind B · Cloverdale, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 1, 2005 · N64MF · Substantial damage
  > The fuel starvation leading to the loss of engine power during takeoff. Factors were the pilot's insufficient information on the fuel system and the sign that had to be circumnavigated during the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI04LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA006.md): Piper J-3 · Florence, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 2003 · N71027 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot prematurely lifted off during the takeoff with inadequate airspeed which resulted in the airplane stalling. Factors associated with the accident were there unsuitable/rough terrain that the pilot used for takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI03LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA268.md): Piper J3C-65 · Tocsin, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2003 · N37923 · Destroyed
  > The pilot attempting the low altitude turn and his failure to maintain clearance from the corn crop. A factor to the accident was the corn crop.
- [NTSB CHI02LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA155.md): Aeronca O-58B · Alexandria, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2002 · N46899 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall. A factor was the low altitude.
- [NTSB CHI97LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA202.md): Niquette Pietenpol GN-1 · Lake Village, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1997 · N46844 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inability to maintain sufficient airspeed and climb.
- [NTSB CHI94DET02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94DET02.md): Simcox Sport Trainer · Laporte, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Sep 26, 1994 · N6881M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued operation with a known power deficiency. The loss of engine power was a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB CHI94LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA008.md): Luscombe 8A · Bristol, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1993 · N71492 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's abrupt maneuver (intentional swerve) and main gear collapse during the landing roll on a short grass strip.
- [NTSB CHI88LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA172.md): Aeronca 7AC · Greenfield, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1988 · N83430 · Substantial damage
  > During a dual instructional flight for purpose of practicing landings in a conventional gear aircraft, the student pilot abruptly nosed the aircraft toward the turf runway. The instructor pilot did not take remedial action and the aircraft struck the ground,…
- [NTSB CHI88DEX06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88DEX06.md): Piper J3 · Bedford, IN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 1, 1988 · N42684 · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft was in cruise flight at 1000 feet AGL when the pilot heard a backfire from the engine followed by immediate and total loss of power. Forced landing was made in rugged, rocky terrain. Landing gear sheared off on rollout. Investigation revealed failure…
- [NTSB CHI85LA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA313.md): Luscombe 8A · Valparaiso, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1985 · N2071K · Substantial damage
  > The acft nosed over during landing. The plt said that he made a wheel lndg and after the acft slowed to 20 mph the tail lifted and the acft nosed over.
- [NTSB CHI85LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA202.md): Taylorcraft BC-12D · Michigan City, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 1985 · N44345 · Substantial damage
  > Shortly after takeoff the acft experienced a total loss of power & made an emerg landing into a corn field. Investigation disclosed that there was no gas in the carburetor. The plt stated that there was about 10 gals in the acft prior to takeoff. No fuel was…
- [NTSB CHI84LA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA296.md): Luscombe 8A · Madison, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1984 · N1187B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot stated after the accident that he performed a preflight inspection of the acft and did an engine run-up before takeoff. During climbout, at an altitude of 150 feet the plt experienced an engine failure. An emergency landing was made in trees. The…
- [NTSB CHI82DA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA217.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · La Porte, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 19, 1982 · N96054 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot had flown to the airport to participate in activities of a contest that included spot landings and balloon busting. He stated that on his third pass of a balloon busting contest, he turned too tight, too slow, and the aircraft stalled. The pilot…
- [NTSB CHI80FET27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80FET27.md): Di Stasi Bowers · Ligonier, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Aug 25, 1980 · N3392 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI80FET20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80FET20.md): Aeronca 65C · Ft.Wayne, IN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 15, 1980 · N23547 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI80DEX24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80DEX24.md): Aeronca 7AC · Morristown, IN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 13, 1980 · N3687E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI80FEX12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80FEX12.md): Hugo Craft 01 · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 21, 1980 · N8GH · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI79FEX23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79FEX23.md): Luscombe 8E · Lanesville, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Apr 21, 1979 · N2698K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI79DEX11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79DEX11.md): Luscombe 8A · Greenwood, IN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 30, 1978 · N71897 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI78FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78FA060.md): Wooddell Pusher · Fort Wayne, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Aug 20, 1978 · N2542 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI77FET06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77FET06.md): Aeronca 7AC · Remington, IN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 5, 1976 · N2421E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI76FET28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI76FET28.md): Aeronca 65-CA · Michigan City, IN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 17, 1976 · N31850 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI74FEA02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI74FEA02.md): Aeronca 7AC · Speedway, IN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 4, 1973 · N84304 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI73FEA22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI73FEA22.md): Piper J3C-65 · Terre Haute, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jan 25, 1973 · N92343 · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI72FET30](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI72FET30.md): Luscombe 8A · Auburn, IN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 29, 1972 · N71898 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI72DET20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI72DET20.md): Luscombe 8A · Auburn, IN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 19, 1972 · N71823 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI72FET08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI72FET08.md): Luscombe 8A · Elkhart, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 16, 1971 · N71375 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI72FEA03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI72FEA03.md): Piper J4A · Cloverdale, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 9, 1971 · N25733 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI71DBA33](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI71DBA33.md): Piper J3 · Mechanicsburg, IN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 26, 1971 · N21811 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI71DBA19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI71DBA19.md): Mooney M18C · Edinburg, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Dec 2, 1970 · N4061 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI70FBM17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI70FBM17.md): Baby Ace D · No.Judson, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Apr 26, 1970 · N1966 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI70DBM11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI70DBM11.md): Taylorcraft BC12D · Fort Wayne, IN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 5, 1970 · N96470 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI70DBA15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI70DBA15.md): Luscombe 8C · Lafayette, IN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 5, 1970 · N25347 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI70F0331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI70F0331.md): Piper J3C-65 · Rising Sun, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Sep 28, 1969 · N26833 · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI70D0117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI70D0117.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Tell City, IN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 15, 1969 · N95026 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI70D0141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI70D0141.md): Piper J-3 · Mentone, IN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 7, 1969 · N24643 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI70D0082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI70D0082.md): Piper J-3 · Richmond, IN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 31, 1969 · N70430 · No damage
- [NTSB CHI69F0556](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI69F0556.md): Gibson D · Selma, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Mar 19, 1969 · N126G · 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" = 'IN' 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=IN

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