# NTSB investigations: Continental A&C65 series, LA

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 CEN25LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA161.md): Champion Aeronca 7AC · Estherwood, LA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 19, 2025 · N83871 · Substantial damage
  > The non-certificated pilot’s failure to maintain altitude while maneuvering at low altitude that resulted in a descent and impact into terrain.
- [NTSB CEN19TA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19TA196.md): Aeronca 65 C · Gilliam, LA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 26, 2019 · N22173 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to see and avoid a dark-colored utility pole while taxiing for takeoff.
- [NTSB GAA18CA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA244.md): Luscombe 8 · Eunice, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 28, 2018 · N71261 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a tree while on approach to land.
- [NTSB FTW97LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA018.md): Aeronca 11BC · Oil City, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 1996 · N3818E · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilots of both aircraft to maintain an adequate visual lookout. Factors were: different traffic pattern altitudes flown by the two pilots, and the sunglare encountered by the pilot of the ultralight.
- [NTSB FTW91DRD02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91DRD02.md): Piper PA-J3C-65 · Mer Rouge, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Nov 24, 1990 · N6100H · Destroyed
  > An inadvertent stall at an altitude too low to allow for recovery.
- [NTSB FTW87FA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87FA223.md): Piper J3C-65 · Greenwood, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1987 · N3685K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot touched down briefly in a small clearing which he had prevously driven to by automobile. He then lifted off and started a climbout. Two separate electrical power lines were located just inside a tree line which was very close to the previously…
- [NTSB FTW85LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA200.md): Piper J-3C-65 · Sulphur, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 1985 · N3475K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot stated he had taken off to the south into the wind. He made a turn to the west to clear trees. At about 150 feet the aircrafts climb ability deteriorated so he turned back into the wind but the nose dropped stalled and the aircraft entered a spin.…
- [NTSB FTW85FA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85FA094.md): Piper J3C-65 · Ferriday, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 1985 · N1474N · Substantial damage
  > Acft was observed in slow flt aprx 40 ft AGL just above stall speed with the eng operating smoothly. The acft then stalled and impacted in an aprx 90 deg nose down attitude. The plt was flying from the front seat. The acft was not equipped with shoulder…
- [NTSB FTW84LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA006.md): Aeronca 7AC · Rayne, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1983 · N82147 · Substantial damage
  > The acft stalled during final approach and landed hard on the dirt airstrip. The CFI said he yelled 'add power' when he felt the acft buffet. The student plt reacted by pulling off the power and the acrt stalled to ground contact.
- [NTSB FTW83LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA056.md): Luscombe 8A · New Orleans, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1982 · N1026K · Substantial damage
  > Pilot used brakes to attempt to straighten aircraft veering in crosswind and aircraft nosed over.
- [NTSB FTW82DRJ05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DRJ05.md): Piper JC3-65 · Oil City, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Nov 24, 1981 · N98845 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW80DRJ38](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80DRJ38.md): Piper J-3 · Tallulah, LA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 7, 1980 · N41232 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW79DRJ11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79DRJ11.md): Piper J-3 · Monterey, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Mar 25, 1979 · N6493H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW78FRJ08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78FRJ08.md): Piper J-3 · Farmerville, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Nov 27, 1977 · N88338 · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW78DRJ06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78DRJ06.md): Piper J3C · Pineville, LA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 2, 1977 · N71022 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW76FRJ19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76FRJ19.md): Aeronca 7AC · Transylvania, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Apr 11, 1976 · N2606E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW76FRD20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76FRD20.md): Piper J3C-65 · Melville, LA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 13, 1975 · N70421 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW74DRJ24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW74DRJ24.md): Luscombe 8A · Rayville, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jan 27, 1974 · N77923 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW73AF070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW73AF070.md): Luscombe 8A · Ama, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · May 20, 1973 · N45882 · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW73DRJ10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW73DRJ10.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Jones, LA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 19, 1972 · N96770 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW71FRD54](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW71FRD54.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Baker, LA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 20, 1971 · N44044 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW71DRD32](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW71DRD32.md): Piper J3 · Easter, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jan 13, 1971 · N88380 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW70DRD07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW70DRD07.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Melville, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Mar 29, 1970 · N43795 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW70F0337](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW70F0337.md): Aeronca 7AC · Pineville, LA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 16, 1969 · N2202E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW70F0306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW70F0306.md): Piper J-3 · Esterwood, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Nov 25, 1969 · N1353M · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW69A0087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW69A0087.md): Piper J3C-65 · Gurley, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jun 28, 1969 · N3665K · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW70F0016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW70F0016.md): Luscombe 8A · New Orleans, LA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 8, 1969 · N72059 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW69D0351](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW69D0351.md): Aeronca 7AC · Florien, LA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 2, 1969 · N84543 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW69F0262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW69F0262.md): Luscombe 8A · Slidell, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Oct 20, 1968 · N1123K · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW69F0051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW69F0051.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Amelia, LA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 19, 1968 · N43328 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW69F0063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW69F0063.md): Luscombe 8A · Slidell, LA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 12, 1968 · N37055 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW69F0034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW69F0034.md): Piper J3C-65 · Gueydan, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jun 26, 1968 · N3255N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW68D0596](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW68D0596.md): Piper J3 · Andrews, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 27, 1968 · N70421 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW68F0612](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW68F0612.md): Taylorcraft DC-65 · Mamou, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · May 24, 1968 · N47847 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW69D0037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW69D0037.md): Taylorcraft BC-65 · Lake Charles, LA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 12, 1968 · N27497 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW68D0456](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW68D0456.md): Piper J-3 · Ruston, LA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 26, 1968 · N1459N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW68D0468](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW68D0468.md): Taylorcraft BC-65 · Bossier City, LA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 24, 1968 · N24439 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW67D0413](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW67D0413.md): Aeronca 11AC · Shreveport, LA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 27, 1967 · N9417E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW66D0347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW66D0347.md): Aeronca 7AC · Tallulah, LA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 27, 1965 · N83837 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW66F0479](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW66F0479.md): Aeronca 11AC · Schriever, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Sep 7, 1965 · N9049E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW66F0156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW66F0156.md): Luscombe 8A · Westwego, LA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 13, 1965 · N71267 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK65X0811](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK65X0811.md): Aeronca 11AC · Benton, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Nov 23, 1964 · N86257 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X3648](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X3648.md): Aeronca 7AC · Slidell, LA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 28, 1964 · N2202E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X3168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X3168.md): Taylorcraft DC065 · Shreveport, LA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 2, 1964 · N50128 · 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" = 'LA' 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=LA

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