# NTSB investigations: Continental A&C65 series, MI

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 CEN27LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN27LA026.md): Piper J3C-65 · Eagle Harbor, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Oct 17, 2026 · N3368N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN26LA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA292.md): Taylorcraft DCO-65 · Copper City, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Investigation open · Aug 14, 2026 · N48446
- [NTSB CEN25LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA239.md): Luscombe 8A · Newaygo, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 5, 2025 · N71790 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning and his failure to adequately monitor the fuel level during the flight which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN24LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA113.md): Piper J3C-65 · South Lyon, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 12, 2024 · N87965 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees during the landing approach.
- [NTSB CEN19LA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA297.md): Piper J3C · Independence Charter Township, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 2, 2019 · N98278 · Substantial damage
  > The reduction in climb performance for reasons that could not be determined. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane after the loss of performance.
- [NTSB GAA17CA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA347.md): Aeronca 11AC · Watervliet, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 16, 2017 · N9404E · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in a takeoff over maximum gross weight from a turf runway in high density altitude conditions and the airplane’s inability to attain a climb rate and subsequent collision with trees.
- [NTSB CEN16FA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA269.md): Aeronca 11AC · Ishpeming, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2016 · N85893 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed following a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing while turning from base to final at a low altitude, which resulted in the airplane's wing exceeding its critical angle of attack and a subsequent aerodynamic…
- [NTSB CEN16FA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA240.md): Aeronca 11AC · Frankenmuth, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2016 · N86078 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control for undetermined reasons based on available information.
- [NTSB CEN13LA490](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA490.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D1 · Eastport, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2013 · N44351 · Destroyed
  > A fuel leak in the engine compartment and subsequent fire, the source of which could not be determined because of extensive postaccident fire damage.
- [NTSB CEN12FA601](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA601.md): Aeronca 7AC · Brighton, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2012 · N82383 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed following a partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of airplane control. Contributing to the severity of…
- [NTSB CEN11CA498](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA498.md): Piper J3C-65 · Williams Lake, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 19, 2011 · N88000 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of control during approach due to the front seat passenger's belt buckle being wedged between the rear seat,the rudder pedal and floor board.
- [NTSB CEN11FA480](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA480.md): Taylorcraft DCO-65 · Boyne City, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2011 · N50408 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain airplane control while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in a stall/spin and impact with the terrain.
- [NTSB CEN10CA548](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA548.md): Piper PA-17 · Edwardsburg, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 19, 2010 · N4610H · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during takeoff due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s improper fuel planning.
- [NTSB CEN09LA567](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA567.md): Aeronca 11AC · Marshall, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2009 · N3383E · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the main landing gear attach point.
- [NTSB CEN09CA485](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA485.md): Taylorcraft BC12-65 · Flushing, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 31, 2009 · N77FJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate descent rate and airspeed on final resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN09LA467](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA467.md): Taylorcraft BF12 · Sawyer, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2009 · N36299 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while taking off from a short, grass runway.
- [NTSB CHI08CA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA118.md): Luscombe 8A · Remus, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 30, 2008 · N28403 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during approach due to fuel contamination. Contributing to the accident were the unsuitable terrain and a tree.
- [NTSB CHI08CA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA060.md): American Champion 7AC · Whitmore Lake, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 4, 2008 · N85393 · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during cruise and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the precautionary landing. A factor was the snow-covered ground.
- [NTSB CHI07CA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA149.md): Piper J3C · Waterford, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 18, 2007 · N28DR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane, causing a water loop. A factor in the accident was the water loop encountered.
- [NTSB CHI07CA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA137.md): Aeronca 7AC · Mason, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 8, 2007 · N83228 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll and failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during the aborted landing attempt, leading to an inadvertent stall. An additional factor was the tree.
- [NTSB CHI07LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA126.md): Luscombe 8A · Fruitport, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 2007 · N1120B · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor failed to use carburetor heat during takeoff in icing conditions. A factor was the power line pole.
- [NTSB CHI06CA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA251.md): Luscombe 8A · Elwell, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 3, 2006 · N28403 · Substantial damage
  > The airplane nosed over as a result of the pilot's excessive braking after he failed to attain the proper touchdown point and failed to perform a go-around.
- [NTSB CHI06CA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA194.md): Luscombe 8A · Marine City, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 20, 2006 · N1026K · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the partial blocked carburetor fuel screen which resulted in partial fuel starvation and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the forced landing which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor associated with…
- [NTSB CHI04LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA061.md): Aeronca 7AC · Prairieville, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 2004 · N1087E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from the transmission wires during final approach. Factors to the accident were the unmarked transmission wires and their support poles.
- [NTSB CHI03LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA235.md): Aeronca 11AC · Brighton, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2003 · N86233 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's directional control not possible resulting from the rudder control assembly separation during the landing. A factor was the construction vehicle that the airplane impacted.
- [NTSB CHI03CA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03CA022.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Albion, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 17, 2002 · N5066M · Substantial damage
  > A failure by the pilot to maintain sufficient airspeed while maneuvering. Contributing factors were the resulting stall/spin, the relatively low altitude and the soft terrain encountered.
- [NTSB CHI02LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA244.md): Piper J3C-65 · Hillman, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2002 · N6658H · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance.
- [NTSB CHI02FA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA228.md): Aeronca 7AC · Caro, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2002 · N84546 · Substantial damage
  > The passenger became incapacitated as a result of a stroke which lead to the inadvertent interference with the flight controls.
- [NTSB CHI02LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA171.md): Hulle Horizon 1 · Niles, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2002 · N816DJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience in tailwheel airplanes.
- [NTSB CHI02LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA057.md): Aeronca 11AC · Lake Leelanau, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 3, 2002 · N302AC · Substantial damage
  > The improper planning/decision in runway selection. The soft runway condition and wet snow were contributing factors.
- [NTSB CHI00LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA205.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Decatur, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2000 · N5080M · Substantial damage
  > the left main landing gear brake was locked during landing. A factor associated with the accident was the uneven terrain on which the landing was made.
- [NTSB CHI99LA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA318.md): Aeronca 11BC · Watervliet, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1999 · N9404E · Substantial damage
  > the pilot not maintaining aircraft control during takeoff, and the pilot not correcting for the porpoise.
- [NTSB CHI99LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA107.md): Piper J4A · Howell, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 1999 · N30412 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the snow covered terrain off the side of the runway while turning the airplane around on the runway. A factor associated with the accident was the snow covered terrain.
- [NTSB CHI97LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA203.md): Piper PA-17 · Cadillac, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1997 · N4594H · Substantial damage
  > the pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane during an attempted go-around and the pilot's lack of recent flight experience.
- [NTSB CHI96LA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA308.md): Piper J3C-65 · Grosse Ile, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1996 · N3607N · Substantial damage
  > improper attachment of the flight control cables to the ailerons by the mechanic who performed the last annual inspection. A factor relating to this accident was the pilot's failure to perform an adequate check of the flight controls before takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI96FA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA290.md): Aeronca 11AC · Charlotte, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1996 · N85825 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper use of engine controls (carburetor heat and/or throttle), while making a relatively high speed approach, low pass, and pull-up, which resulted in partial loss of engine power; and failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient airspeed after…
- [NTSB CHI96LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA189.md): Luscombe 8A · Greenville, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1996 · N2887K · Substantial damage
  > foreign material, probably due to improper maintenance, which blocked the main fuel metering jet of the carburetor, and resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CHI96LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA023.md): Aeronca 7AC · Lapeer, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1995 · N84124 · Substantial damage
  > fuel exhaustion resulting in engine failure, the inadvertant stall, and improper decision by the pilot to attempt a large heading change at low altitude and airspeed. A factor relating to this accident is no fuel quantity gage installed in the airplane.
- [NTSB CHI94LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA086.md): Aeronca 7AC · Dowagiac, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 1994 · N81616 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's lack of experience in this make and model of aircraft, the crosswind, and snow beside the runway.
- [NTSB CHI92LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA097.md): Luscombe 8A · Alpena, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 1992 · N1405K · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point. Related factors are his misjudged approach and failure to take remedial action.
- [NTSB CHI91DEM02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DEM02.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D1 · North Muskegon, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Dec 11, 1990 · N44350 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's not maintaining sufficient airspeed and entering into an inadvertent stall. Factors related to this accident were fuel starvation and the pilot-in-command's not selecting a proper fuel tank selector position.
- [NTSB CHI89LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA086.md): Porterfield CP-55 · Tecumseh, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1989 · N32340 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's inadequate preflight operatins, which failed to detect the presence of water contamination in the fuel system, and resulted in the substantial loss of power and subsequent forced landing. The aircraft encountered soft, loose soil during the forced…
- [NTSB CHI88DEM06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88DEM06.md): Koopsen Miller Sport II · Lake City, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 10, 1988 · N5574A · Substantial damage
  > Just prior to turning on final approach to land, the pilot experienced a complete loss of power. He continued the approach but decelerated more rapidly than he anticipated and was unable to clear a stand of trees on the approach path. Examination revealed a…
- [NTSB CHI88LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA127.md): Taylorcraft L-2 · Three Rivers, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1988 · N57502 · Substantial damage
  > The owner of the acft stated that he released the acft to the PIC so that he could 'checkout' another plt and help her with her tailwheel landings. During their fourth tkof, the plt being checked out attempted to climb out of ground effect with insufficient…
- [NTSB CHI87LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA118.md): Piper J3C · Midland, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1987 · N6AJ · Substantial damage
  > While taxiing to runway 24 run up area the aircraft flipped over onto its nose. The pilot stated a gust of wind caught the plane from behind. Winds at the tri-city airport, 12 miles southeast of Midland, were reported from 130 degrees at 6 knots.
- [NTSB CHI86LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA139.md): Taylorcraft DC-65 · Plainwell, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1986 · N48102 · Substantial damage
  > While departing to the north in light wind conditions, the pilot made a decision to abort the takeoff, then realized he would not be able to stop on the remaining runway. He attempted to continue the takeoff. He zoomed the aircraft to clear wires in his path,…
- [NTSB CHI86FEC01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86FEC01.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Leslie, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Apr 1, 1986 · N94903 · Substantial damage
  > The acft was damaged during a forced lndg following a loss of power after a low pass over an off arpt intended landing area. The plt was overflying a field belonging to a friend in preparation for a possible landing when a loud clunk was heard from the eng…
- [NTSB CHI85LA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA295.md): Robert Thibodeau JR ACE · Troy, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1985 · N3642 · Substantial damage
  > On July 17,1985 at 1015 EDT, a Robert Thibodeau jr ace N3642, registered to and flown by Robert Thibodeau, lost control and collided with the terrain on takeoff at Troy oakland airport, Troy,Michigan, while on a personal flight. Visual meteorological…
- [NTSB CHI85LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA232.md): Piper J-3 · Gaylord, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1985 · N6544H · Substantial damage
  > The plt attempt to take the float plane across a lake in wind that was from 270 deg at 20 gusting 40 KTS. Subsequently, the acft capsized & was damaged. In a revised statement, the plt reported that he was 'sailing' (letting the wind blow the acft) across the…
- [NTSB CHI85LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA060.md): Aeronca 7AC · Allegan, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 1984 · N84360 · Substantial damage
  > The plt stated he lost power on takeoff, but elected to takeoff rather than abort. He cleared wires but decided he could not clear trees & made a forced landing in a corn field. Inspection of the acft revealed that the fuel control rod cotter pin was…

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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" = 'MI' 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=MI

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