# NTSB investigations: Continental A&C65 series, KS

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.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB CEN25FA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25FA166.md): Piper J3C-65 · Wilson, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · May 4, 2025 · N98416 · Destroyed
  > On May 4, 2025, about 1325 central daylight time, a Piper J3C-65 airplane, N98416 was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Wilson, Kansas. The pilot was fatally injured. The flight was operated under the provisions of Title 14 Code of Federal…
- [NTSB CEN22LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA079.md): Luscombe 8A · Ellinwood, KS · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 13, 2021 · N1616K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper brake application during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB CEN20LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA029.md): Luscombe 8A · Baldwin City, KS · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 4, 2019 · N45606 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in a runway excursion and nose over.
- [NTSB GAA20CA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20CA015.md): Taylorcraft BC12 · Goddard, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 13, 2019 · N96709 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN13CA453](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA453.md): Luscombe 8A · Ellinwood, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 31, 2013 · N45957 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN12CA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA117.md): Luscombe 8E · Atchison, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 17, 2011 · N71911 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CEN09CA609](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA609.md): Aeronca 11AC · Augusta, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 26, 2009 · N9204E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing with a quartering tailwind.
- [NTSB DEN08LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA009.md): Jackson Pientenpol · Chanute, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 2007 · N4400N · Substantial damage
  > Internal failure of the engine's starter-generator assembly. Contributing factors in this accident were the trees and unsuitable terrain on which to make a forced landing..
- [NTSB CHI06LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA086.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · St Marys, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 2005 · N39216 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining directional control of the airplane during the landing and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action. A factor was the standpipe the airplane impacted when the airplane exited the runway.
- [NTSB CHI00LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA099.md): Aeronca 11AC · Ft. Leavenworth, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 2000 · N9570E · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > the pilot of N51933 did not see and maintain clearance from N9570E. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot of N51933's restricted forward visibility during the landing due to the tailwheel configuration. An additional factor was the pilot of…
- [NTSB CHI98LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA071.md): Piper J-3 · Valley Center, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1997 · N32737 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's excessive pull up after lift-off and failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the initial climb, which resulted in a stall and collision with wooded terrain.
- [NTSB CHI91LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA005.md): Luscombe 8A · Ashland, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1990 · N45606 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's exceeding the proper climb rate of the aircraft, and his not maintaining control of the aircraft to prevent a stall.
- [NTSB MKC88DCQ03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88DCQ03.md): Aeronca 11AC · Ada, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jun 3, 1988 · N85985 · Substantial damage
  > The a/c contacted powerlines about 25 feet AGL, contacted a tree, broke another powerline, and then crashed into a pickup truck. No evidence of preimpact mechanical problems were found with either airframe or powerplant. A toxicological test of the pilot…
- [NTSB MKC87FA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87FA083.md): Aeronca 11AC · Stillwell, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1987 · N85846 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot stated that this flight was to be a photographic, pleasure trip involving two aircraft. After several aerial photos were taken of each other's aircraft, both airplanes landed at the accident airport. The PIC and his passenger then took-off while the…
- [NTSB MKC87LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87LA001.md): Aeronca 7AC · Tribune, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1986 · N84911 · Substantial damage
  > The PIC rptd eng failure while in cruise flt. The student PIC suspected carb icing as the cause of the eng failure. No mechanical pblm was discovered during the eng inspection. The icing probability charts indicated that carburetor icing was likely in the…
- [NTSB MKC84LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA073.md): Aeronca 7AC · Lawrence, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 1984 · N83032 · Substantial damage
  > The dual student allowed the acft to porpoise & yaw and lost control of the acft as it veered into a ditch. The CFI on board tried to correct the situation with rudder and throttle but was unsucessful in the attempt.
- [NTSB MKC80FA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC80FA053.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Sedan, KS · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Sep 6, 1980 · N44149 · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC78DCQ21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC78DCQ21.md): Taylorcraft BC12D · Hayes, KS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 1, 1978 · N95267 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC77FCQ40](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC77FCQ40.md): Taylorcraft DCO-65 · Salina, KS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 5, 1977 · N50373 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC77DCQ35](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC77DCQ35.md): Luscombe 8A · Colby, KS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 6, 1977 · N1134B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC77DCQ14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC77DCQ14.md): Aeronca 11AC · Tetmore, KS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 21, 1977 · N9539E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC76DCQ36](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC76DCQ36.md): Interstate S-1A · Spivey, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Feb 28, 1976 · N37377 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC76FCG48](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC76FCG48.md): Aeronca 65-CA · Atchison, KS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 17, 1975 · N34523 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC76DCQ08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC76DCQ08.md): Hegy RCH-1 · Uniontown, KS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 7, 1975 · N9360 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC74FCQ45](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC74FCQ45.md): Luscombe 8A · Furley, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 25, 1974 · N71721 · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC74DCQ33](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC74DCQ33.md): Luscombe 8A · St George, KS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 30, 1974 · N1136B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC73DCQ07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC73DCQ07.md): Piper J4A · Beaumont, KS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 29, 1972 · N27078 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC72FCG57](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC72FCG57.md): Aeronca 7AC · Leawood, KS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 4, 1972 · N1483E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC72FCQ46](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC72FCQ46.md): Luscombe 8A · Hutchinson, KS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 21, 1972 · N71345 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC71FCQ19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC71FCQ19.md): Piper PA-17 · Hutchinson, KS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 13, 1970 · N4592H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC70DCQ27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC70DCQ27.md): Piper J3C-65 · Sterling, KS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 16, 1970 · N2785C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC70D0277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC70D0277.md): Piper J3C-65 · Trading Post, KS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 29, 1969 · N87942 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC69A0063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC69A0063.md): Taylorcraft BC-12D · Kingman, KS · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jun 19, 1969 · N95171 · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC69D0206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC69D0206.md): Luscombe 8A · Bonner Sprgs, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 25, 1968 · N71574 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC69D0173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC69D0173.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Lacygne, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 13, 1968 · N96438 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC68D0440](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC68D0440.md): Aeronca 11AC · Moundridge, KS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 26, 1968 · N3387E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC68D0368](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC68D0368.md): Luscombe 8A · Fostoria, KS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 1, 1967 · N71382 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC67D0579](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC67D0579.md): Aeronca 7AC · Dodge City, KS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 29, 1967 · N84506 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC67D0285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC67D0285.md): Piper J-3 · Bonner Sprgs, KS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 21, 1966 · N27020 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC67D0068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC67D0068.md): Aeronca 7AC · Junction City, KS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 12, 1966 · N3521E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC66F0421](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC66F0421.md): Piper J-3 · Angola, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Feb 13, 1966 · N35311 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC66D0348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC66D0348.md): Aeronca 7AC · Lincoln, KS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 8, 1965 · N83703 · No damage
- [NTSB MKC66F0304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC66F0304.md): Luscombe 8C · Wellington, KS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 8, 1965 · N28617 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC66D0310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC66D0310.md): Luscombe 8A · Coffeyville, KS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 9, 1965 · N71368 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC66D0028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC66D0028.md): Aeronca 7AC · Kansas City, KS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 20, 1965 · N84554 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC65F0060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC65F0060.md): Aeronca 7AC · Natoma, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jan 17, 1965 · N2883E · Destroyed
- [NTSB UNK65X0469](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK65X0469.md): Luscombe 8A · Olathe, KS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 29, 1964 · N1985B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X0663](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X0663.md): Piper J3C · Garland, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Feb 22, 1964 · N3557N · Destroyed
- [NTSB UNK64X0294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X0294.md): Taylorcraft BC12D · Ellis, KS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 19, 1964 · N96975 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X0152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X0152.md): Luscombe 8A · Bonner Sprgs, KS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 4, 1964 · N2073B · Substantial damage

## 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" = 'KS' 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=KS

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