# NTSB investigations: Continental A&C65 series, MA

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 ERA18FA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18FA230.md): Aeronca 7AC · Hanson, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2018 · N65HM · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, the pilot's decision to turn back to the runway shortly after takeoff, and his failure to maintain airspeed during the turn, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, and…
- [NTSB ERA13FA372](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA372.md): Aeronca 7AC · Taunton, MA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2013 · N83863 · Destroyed
  > The pilot/owner’s inadequate preflight inspection and inadequate pretakeoff check of the flight controls, which resulted in a takeoff with the rudder gust lock installed. Contributing to the accident was the pilot-rated passenger’s failure to detect that the…
- [NTSB ERA12CA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA035.md): American Champion 7AC · Berkley, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 17, 2011 · N3662E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain clearance from a tree during the final approach in solar glare conditions.
- [NTSB ERA11LA379](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA379.md): Piper J3C-65 · Egremont, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2011 · N98550 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to the No. 4 intake and exhaust valves becoming lodged in the valve guides, which resulted from a lack of use, improper engine storage preparation, and improper return to service from indefinite storage.
- [NTSB ERA11CA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA261.md): Piper J3C-65 · Westfield, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 22, 2011 · N10674 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's sole reliance on the passenger for securing the airplane during the engine start and the passenger's inability to maintain braking after the engine started.
- [NTSB ERA09CA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA251.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Southbridge, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 18, 2009 · N96552 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB NYC07CA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA165.md): Piper J3C-65 · Uxbridge, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 17, 2007 · N7088H · Destroyed
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC03LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA078.md): Piper J3C-65 · Taunton, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 2003 · N88387 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the winds, and his failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in the inadvertent stall. A factor in the accident was the tailwind.
- [NTSB NYC95LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA177.md): Pincince Corbin Baby ACE · Palmer, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1995 · N88856 · Substantial damage
  > contamination in the carburetor which resulted in fuel starvation, a total loss of engine power and forced landing.
- [NTSB BFO94LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA069.md): Aeronca 7AC · Beverly, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1994 · N84409 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and collision with the ground.
- [NTSB BFO93LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA149.md): Lach Bensen B-8M · Fall River, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1993 · N8447 · Substantial damage
  > FATIGUE FAILURE OF THE GYROCOPTER'S MAIN ROTOR CONTROL ARM. fACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: A LOOSE CLAMP ON THE ROTOR CONTROL ARM, DUE TO INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE OR INSPECTION, WHICH RESULTED IN CHAFING OF THE CONTROL ARM.
- [NTSB NYC92FA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92FA026.md): Piper L-3 · Plymouth, MA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1991 · N6AN · Destroyed
  > The improper decision by the non-instrument-rated pilot to attempt VFR flight in instrument meteorological conditions, at a low altitude, which resulted in a collision with the water. Factors related to the accident were: the overconfidence of the pilot in…
- [NTSB NYC85LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA093.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Orange, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 1985 · N43871 · Substantial damage
  > The plt reported he was flying at about 25 ft above water. As the acft crossed over a grass covered sand bar, the gear encountered 'swail grass' & the acft was 'dragged in.' The plt also reported that the acft had encountered turbulence; however, a witness…
- [NTSB NYC84FA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84FA310.md): Aeronca 11AC · Newbury, MA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1984 · N85819 · Destroyed
  > The student plt had logged approximately 240 hrs of flying time. He was not certificated to carry pax. Witnesses stated that they observed the acft descend at a slow airspeed to an alt of 100 ft. the acft then made a steep bank turn to the right and impacted…
- [NTSB NYC84FNE03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84FNE03.md): Piper J4A · Gardner, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jul 14, 1984 · N33290 · Destroyed
  > During climbout, plt noted slight pwr loss, applied carb heat & eng regained pwr. On removal of carb heat, pwr loss (aprx 200 RPM) again occurred. Application of carb heat again resorted pwr but plt elected to turn back to field and land. During turn, plt…
- [NTSB NYC84LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA125.md): Piper J3C-65 · Stow, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1984 · N1141V · Substantial damage
  > During the landing roll, the acft began drifting to the left & the student plt overcontrolled with the rudder. Subsequently, the acft departed the rwy, collided with a snowbank & nosed over. The instructor (CFI) took control of theacft as the veer was taking…
- [NTSB NYC84LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA121.md): Aeronca 7AC · Chatham, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 1984 · N84074 · Substantial damage
  > After landing, as the plt was taxiing to the parking area, the acft hit a rwy identifier sign. The left horizontal stabilizer, elevator & rudder were damaged. The plt said the sign was painted black & was not clearly visible. Also, the sign was not of a…
- [NTSB NYC84LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA098.md): Luscombe 8E · Bedford, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 1984 · N2843K · Substantial damage
  > The acft was decelerating at about 35 mph during roll when a gust of wind picked up the right wing and the acft veered to the right. Full power was applied to regain control and during acceleration the right main gear collapsed and the acft pivoted right and…
- [NTSB NYC77FNA32](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC77FNA32.md): Aeronca 7AC · Stow, MA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 4, 1977 · N84453 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC76DNA23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC76DNA23.md): Mooney M-18C · Falmouth, MA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 27, 1975 · N4094 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC76FNE12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC76FNE12.md): Aeronca 7AC · Charlton, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Dec 7, 1975 · N1244E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC76FNE03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC76FNE03.md): Piper J-3 · S Deerfield, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 3, 1975 · N7279H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC75FNE37](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC75FNE37.md): Aeronca 7AC · Gardner, MA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 18, 1975 · N85387 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC75FNE36](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC75FNE36.md): Taylorcraft BC-65 · Fitchburg, MA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 11, 1975 · N36195 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC75FNE24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC75FNE24.md): Aeronca 7AC · Turner Falls, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Dec 31, 1974 · N85191 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC74FNE15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC74FNE15.md): Piper J3C-65 · Windsor, MA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 6, 1974 · N87926 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC72DNA47](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC72DNA47.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Norfolk, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 24, 1972 · N1965E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC71DNA44](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC71DNA44.md): Aeronca L3B · Chatham, MA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 10, 1971 · N46058 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC71FFM19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC71FFM19.md): Aeronca 7AC · Lanesboro, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Oct 4, 1970 · N3854E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC70FFM04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC70FFM04.md): Aeronca 7AC · Turner Falls, MA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 1, 1970 · N85191 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC69F0120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC69F0120.md): Aeronca 7AC · Amesbury, MA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 11, 1968 · N1700E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC69D0074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC69D0074.md): Taylorcraft BCS-65 · Agawam, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 13, 1968 · N36014 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC69D0102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC69D0102.md): Aeronca 65-CA · E.Brookfield, MA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 18, 1968 · N36875 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC68F0209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC68F0209.md): Piper J3C-65 · Mashpee, MA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 24, 1967 · N6362H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC68D0369](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC68D0369.md): Aeronca 11AC · Sterling Jct, MA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 18, 1967 · N9540E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC67D0476](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC67D0476.md): Aeronca 7AC · Turners Fall, MA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 17, 1967 · N85191 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC67D0329](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC67D0329.md): Piper J3C-65 · Agawam, MA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 1, 1966 · N70596 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC66F0518](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC66F0518.md): Piper JC3 · Lawrence, MA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 6, 1966 · N6340H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC66F0365](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC66F0365.md): Piper J3C-65 · Agawam, MA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 12, 1965 · N70596 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC66F0183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC66F0183.md): Aeronca 11AC · Tewksbury, MA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 11, 1965 · N3199E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC66D0145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC66D0145.md): Piper J-3 · Cheshire, MA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 31, 1965 · N42165 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC66F0091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC66F0091.md): Piper J3C · Hopedale, MA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 3, 1965 · N6213H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC66F0007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC66F0007.md): Aeronca 7AC · Hanson, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 6, 1965 · N84436 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC65F0092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC65F0092.md): Taylorcraft BC-12D · Newburyport, MA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 3, 1965 · N95148 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC65F0029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC65F0029.md): Luscombe 8A · Newbury, MA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 31, 1965 · N25355 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X3265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X3265.md): Luscombe 8A · Westboro, MA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 8, 1964 · N77989 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X1257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X1257.md): Luscombe 8A · Norwood, MA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 11, 1964 · N1471K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X0333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X0333.md): Piper J3C · Fitchburg, MA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 23, 1964 · N7259H · 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" = 'MA' 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=MA

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