# NTSB investigations: Continental A&C65 series, MD

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 ERA15LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA228.md): Luscombe 8A · Churchville, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 2015 · N2009B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper reduction of the fuel mixture while the airplane was descending on the final leg of the traffic pattern, which resulted in a total loss of engine power and subsequent aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA10CA467](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA467.md): Luscombe 8A · Churchville, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 1, 2010 · N2156K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to ensure that the fuel valve was in the "ON" position during his preflight inspection, resulting in the loss of engine power during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA09CA386](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA386.md): Champion 7AC · Westminster, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 3, 2009 · N1397E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly set the throttle for start.
- [NTSB IAD04LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD04LA020.md): Taylorcraft BC · Cumberland, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 2004 · N26644 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall into transmission lines.
- [NTSB IAD00FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00FA034.md): Taylorcraft BC12D-4-85 · Dameron, MD · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2000 · N43459 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the float landing gear system due to non-standard repairs, improper modifications, and corrosion.
- [NTSB NYC99LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA191.md): Piper J3C-65 · Frederick, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1999 · N70894 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Contributing factors were gusty wind conditions and the sign.
- [NTSB NYC99FA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA161.md): Piper J3C-85 · Dawson, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1999 · N1548N · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper decision to turn toward rising terrain with inadequate terrain clearance. Factors were the density altitude, downdraft, and the pilot's decision to operate at a weight in excess of the maximum allowable gross weight.
- [NTSB IAD97LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA086.md): Luscombe LL-8-A · Annapolis, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1997 · N37095 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat, which resulted in accumulation of carburetor ice and subsequent loss of engine power. Related factors were: carburetor icing conditions, and trees in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB IAD96LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA108.md): Piper J3C-65 · Cambridge, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1996 · N87910 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing. The crosswind was a factor.
- [NTSB IAD96LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA097.md): Piper J-3 · Ashton, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1996 · N58379 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate fuel supply which resulted in a fuel exhaustion and a loss of engine power. A related factor was the pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations.
- [NTSB BFO92LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA087.md): Piper J3C · Frederick, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1992 · N92668 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of carburetor heat resulting in the formation of carburetor ice. Carburetor icing weather conditions was a factor.
- [NTSB NYC92LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA132.md): Piper J-3 · Ocean City, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1992 · N88522 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual look out for objects while taxing.
- [NTSB NYC92LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA066.md): Taylorcraft BC-12D · Gibson Island, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1992 · N96023 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper altitude and clearance with water, which resulted in an in flight collision with water. Contributing to the accident was the pilot allowed the airplane to descend while making a right turn.
- [NTSB BFO89LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO89LA077.md): Taylorcraft BC-65 · Leonardtown, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1989 · N24463 · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot by not assuring that the acft was properly secured, or that someone was at the controls while he was hand propping the engine. A related factor was the pilot's improper adjustment of the throttle cable.
- [NTSB BFO89LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO89LA034.md): Aeronca 7AC · Indian Head, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 1989 · N85715 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot failed to maintained directional control during recovery from a hard landing.
- [NTSB BFO88LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO88LA074.md): Aeronca 11AC · Gaithersburg, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1988 · N86346 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot reported that the local winds were varying from 340 degrees to 360 degrees at 12 knots gusting to 20 knots. The pilot stated that he lost directional control due to gusty winds while on landing roll. The aircraft contacted a VASI light and then a…
- [NTSB BFO85FA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO85FA062.md): Piper J3C-65 · Oakland, MD · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1985 · N70336 · Destroyed
  > The acft had been observed on the day of this flt and on the 'past couple of days' to be flying low and very slow at tree top level. Ground witnesses heard the sounds of the crash but could not see the acft at the time. The acft impactedthe ground in a near…
- [NTSB IAD79DIA13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD79DIA13.md): Piper J-3 · Naylor, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 16, 1979 · N1500N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD78FIG14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD78FIG14.md): Piper J3C · Westport, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jul 23, 1978 · N42442 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD77FIA20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD77FIA20.md): Aeronca 7AC · Balalton, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 7, 1977 · N85226 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD74FIG27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD74FIG27.md): Aeronca 65-C · Rocks State Pk, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · May 18, 1974 · N24277 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD74FIG10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD74FIG10.md): Piper J-3 · College Park, MD · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 23, 1973 · N38004 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD71FIG08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD71FIG08.md): Luscombe 8A · Frederick, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Aug 23, 1970 · N71478 · Destroyed
- [NTSB DIA69F0164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DIA69F0164.md): Aeronca 11AC · Frederick, MD · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 23, 1969 · N9636E · Destroyed
- [NTSB DIA69F0161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DIA69F0161.md): Piper J3C-65 · Edgewater, MD · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 22, 1969 · N98224 · Destroyed
- [NTSB DIA69F0166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DIA69F0166.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Libertytown, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Mar 16, 1969 · N96520 · Destroyed
- [NTSB DIA69D0016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DIA69D0016.md): Piper J-3 · Waldorf, MD · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 23, 1968 · N30589 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DIA68D0071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DIA68D0071.md): Piper PA-28 · Edgewater, MD · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 29, 1967 · N4156J · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DIA67F0103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DIA67F0103.md): Piper J3C · Cumberland, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 10, 1967 · N22831 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC66D0515](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC66D0515.md): Piper J-3 · Edgewater, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Feb 19, 1966 · N70255 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC65F0203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC65F0203.md): Taylorcraft BC12D · Parkville, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · May 6, 1965 · N96828 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC65F0094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC65F0094.md): Piper PA-17 · Laytonsville, MD · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 21, 1965 · N4584H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X2048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X2048.md): Aeronca 11AC · Balto Harbor, MD · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 31, 1964 · N86107 · Destroyed
- [NTSB UNK64X1413](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X1413.md): Piper J3 · Cumberland, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Apr 22, 1964 · N33232 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X1159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X1159.md): Luscombe 8A · Gaithersburg, MD · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 4, 1964 · N1127B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X1069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X1069.md): Piper J3 · Elkton, MD · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 28, 1964 · N98195 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X0332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X0332.md): Aeronca 7AC · Westminister, MD · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 23, 1964 · N1030E · 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" = 'MD' 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=MD

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