# NTSB investigations: Continental A&C65 series, MO

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 CEN23LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA143.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Hillsboro, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 25, 2023 · N43272 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees during final approach to landing.
- [NTSB CEN22FA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22FA223.md): Aeronca 7AC · Bowling Green, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 2, 2022 · N1976E · Substantial damage
  > The pilots’ failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB GAA18CA524](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA524.md): Luscombe 8 · Fulton, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 28, 2018 · N1211B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB GAA17CA498](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA498.md): Luscombe 8 · Perryville, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 21, 2017 · N2861K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB GAA16CA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA203.md): Luscombe 8 · Maryville, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 26, 2016 · N71796 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's unintentional brake application during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB CEN12CA391](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA391.md): Luscombe 8A · Mexico, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 23, 2012 · N1380K · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's encounter with a downdraft during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN11CA613](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA613.md): Taylorcraft DCO-65 · Higginsville, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 1, 2011 · N46112 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing and his failure to maintain clearance from trees during the attempted aborted landing.
- [NTSB CEN11CA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA039.md): Aeronca 7AC · Mount Vernon, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 9, 2010 · N81412 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control while taxiing.
- [NTSB CHI06LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA165.md): Luscombe 8A · Bowling Green, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2006 · N2890K · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fatigue fracture of the number two cylinder exhaust valve during initial climb after takeoff. A contributing factor was the unsuitable terrain (cornfield) encountered during the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI03LA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA292.md): Luscombe 8A · Macon, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2003 · N25342 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the rudder, which resulted in directional control not being maintained during the landing. A factor to the accident was the crosswind gust.
- [NTSB CHI02LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA105.md): Bozeman Pietenpol Aircamper · Rocky Comfort, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 2002 · N96EB · Destroyed
  > The pilot not maintaining aircraft control while maneuvering, and his failure to maintain airspeed resulting in a stall. Low altitude flight was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB CHI02LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA039.md): Luscombe 8A · Harrisonville, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 2001 · N77869 · Substantial damage
  > directional control not maintained be the pilot during landing rollout. The ditch was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB CHI98LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA232.md): Luscombe 8A · Chillicothe, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1998 · N71306 · Substantial damage
  > the improper use of the engine starting procedure. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot in command's lack of recent experience, the aircraft not being tied down, the utility pole and guy wire.
- [NTSB CHI91LA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA298.md): Taylorcraft BC-12D · Sunset Hills, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1991 · N96905 · Substantial damage
  > A blocked fuel system line and inadequate maintenance of the airplane by other maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB CHI90DCG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DCG01.md): George R. Losey J6-KARATOO · Grain Valley, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jul 23, 1990 · N89BD · Substantial damage
  > The propeller blade separation during initial climb, and the failure of the pilot in command to maintain flying speed during the emergency descent.
- [NTSB MKC89FA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89FA011.md): Piper J3C-65 · Harrisonville, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1988 · N42676 · Substantial damage
  > The plt elected to fly in winds that were gusting from the northwest. He stated that while taking off to the north, he was maintaining a normal rate of climb & airspeed, but at aprx 100 ft AGL, the acft enctrd a sudden severe downdraft & was slammed to the…
- [NTSB MKC88DCA03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88DCA03.md): Luscombe 8A · Painton, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Aug 28, 1988 · N1404K · Destroyed
  > Pilot did not maintian the proper decent rate on the final approach to the airport.
- [NTSB MKC88LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88LA034.md): Luscombe 8-A · Chillicothe, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1987 · N71288 · Substantial damage
  > During a ldg attempt, acft touched down and swerved abruptly. Loss of control was experienced by PIC, and acft made a 180 degree turn on the runway. PIC stated the brakes may have been frozen, as he had taxied thru standing water during departure.
- [NTSB MKC84LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA145.md): Pietenpol-Grega GN1 · Warrensburg, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1984 · N46844 · Substantial damage
  > During a landing, the acft ran off the side of the rwy, hit a small ditch & nosed over.
- [NTSB MKC83LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83LA212.md): West-Heckman BABY-ACE · Easton, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1983 · N2308S · Substantial damage
  > The plt reported that he took off from tarkio, MO on a return flt to plattsburg, MO with 1/2 to 3/4 of a tank of auto fuel. He encountered strong head winds, and subsequently, noticed that the fuel gage was registering empty. At about that time, the eng lost…
- [NTSB MKC83LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83LA120.md): Aeronca 65CA · St Louis, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1983 · N36600 · Substantial damage
  > The plt stated that during his 4th full stop landing the acft veered left off the rwy into a flooded area & nosed over.
- [NTSB MKC82FCA03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82FCA03.md): Luscombe 8A · Bunker, MO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 13, 1981 · N71130 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC81DCG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC81DCG02.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Shell Knob, MO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 4, 1980 · N96937 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC79DCG05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC79DCG05.md): Aeronca 7AC · Corning, MO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 14, 1978 · N82140 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC78FA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC78FA069.md): Luscombe 8A · Fayette, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Sep 11, 1978 · N28828 · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC77FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC77FA034.md): Luscombe 8A · Carthage, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Aug 18, 1977 · N71272 · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC77DCG47](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC77DCG47.md): Aeronca 0-58B · Lee'S Summit, MO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 14, 1977 · N48431 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC77DCG04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC77DCG04-201696.md): Luscombe 8A · Carthage, MO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 17, 1976 · N1108B · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC76FCG88](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC76FCG88.md): Piper J-3 · Springfield, MO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 17, 1976 · N42755 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC76FCG41](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC76FCG41.md): Luscombe 8A · Independence, MO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 3, 1976 · N71372 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC76FCG20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC76FCG20.md): Piper J3C · Cameron, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Sep 1, 1975 · N65402 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC76DCG16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC76DCG16.md): Piper J-3 · Sedalia, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 16, 1975 · N33116 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC76FCG05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC76FCG05.md): Wood CR-1 · Blue Eye, MO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 4, 1975 · N2752C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC74FCG47](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC74FCG47.md): Aeronca 11AC · Humphreys, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jun 29, 1974 · N3223E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC74FCG10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC74FCG10.md): Miniplane B-1 · Independence, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Sep 11, 1973 · N1006 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC73FCG49](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC73FCG49.md): Aeronca L-3 · Branson, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jun 17, 1973 · N48218 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC72AK060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC72AK060.md): Piper J3C-65 · St.Joseph, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · May 16, 1972 · N9095C · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC72DCG54](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC72DCG54.md): Mooney M18C · Lees Summit, MO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 14, 1972 · N486M · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC72DCG28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC72DCG28.md): Luscombe 8E · Waldron, MO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 17, 1971 · N1356K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC72FCG09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC72FCG09.md): Mong Sport MS-2-K · Grain Valley, MO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 31, 1971 · N72411 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC71DCG72](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC71DCG72.md): Rayner Push A-1 · Waldron, MO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 22, 1971 · N25050 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC71FCG09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC71FCG09.md): Aeronca 7AC · Independence, MO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 26, 1970 · N2853E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC71DCG03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC71DCG03.md): Aeronca 7AC · Maryville, MO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 9, 1970 · N82764 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC70FCG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC70FCG01.md): Luscombe 8A · Drexel, MO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 3, 1970 · N45672 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC70F0240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC70F0240.md): Aeronca 7AC · Willow Springs, MO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 30, 1969 · N1818E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC70D0168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC70D0168.md): Aeronca 7AC · Independence, MO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 25, 1969 · N84619 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC69F0444](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC69F0444.md): Aeronca 7AC · Smithville, MO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 13, 1969 · N84619 · No damage
- [NTSB MKC69D0065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC69D0065-108803.md): Luscombe 8A · Mountain View, MO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 9, 1968 · N1325B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC69F0104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC69F0104.md): Piper J3L-65 · Creve Coeur, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 9, 1968 · N33252 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC68D0598](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC68D0598.md): Gibson Mong MS-2 · Carl Junction, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Mar 24, 1968 · N128G · Substantial damage

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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" = 'MO' 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=MO

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