# NTSB investigations: Continental A&C65 series, NC

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 ERA24LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA213.md): Piper J3C-65 · Apex, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 1, 2024 · N6872H · Substantial damage
  > The loss of directional control during the landing roll for reasons that could not be determined, due to impact damage sustained to the brake system.
- [NTSB ERA22LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA258.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D1 · Pittsboro, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 3, 2022 · N44374 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot, and flight instructor’s, inadequate preflight inspection, during which they failed to detect water contamination in the fuel system, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA22LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA184.md): Piper J3C-65 · Bald Head Island, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 10, 2022 · N4693S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control during landing on a soft surface.
- [NTSB ERA22LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA063.md): Aeronca 7AC · Denver, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 13, 2021 · N3063E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a gusting crosswind.
- [NTSB ERA20LA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA295.md): Aeronca 11AC · Nebo, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 22, 2020 · N86002 · Substantial damage
  > A leak in the main fuel tank that resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB GAA16CA383](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA383.md): Aeronca 7AC · Lenoir, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 18, 2016 · N84690 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's encounter with instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an emergency descent through fog, a runway overrun on a wet grass runway, and a collision with a ditch and vegetation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to…
- [NTSB ERA13CA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA234.md): Piper J3C-65 · Selma, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 9, 2013 · N21609 · Substantial damage
  > The instructor pilot’s inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in a collision with power lines and then the ground.
- [NTSB ERA11CA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA174.md): Piper J3C-65 · Maysvile, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 2, 2011 · N23249 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-rated passenger’s loss of directional control during takeoff and the pilot’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with trees.
- [NTSB ERA10CA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA168.md): Aeronca 7AC · Roanoke Rapids, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 7, 2010 · N84694 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing/rollout.
- [NTSB ERA09LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA072.md): Leroy Lakey Corben ACE · Cherryville, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 2008 · N13LL · Substantial damage
  > A throttle control malfunction during initial climb, as reported by the pilot.
- [NTSB MIA08LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA109.md): Piper J3C-65 · Durham, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 2008 · N3544N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while approaching to land.
- [NTSB ATL06LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06LA103.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Gold Hill, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2006 · N96758 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while doing a go around, which resulted in an inadvertent stall, loss of control and in-flight collision with the ground. A factor was the pilot's lack of recent experience in the airplane.
- [NTSB ATL05LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05LA117.md): Piper J3C-65 · Mocksville, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2005 · N38341 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel system contamination. A factor was trees.
- [NTSB ATL05LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05LA111.md): Piper J3C-65 · Yadkinville, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2005 · N6912H · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to maintain adequate clearance from object and inadequate visual look-out while maneuvering resulted in an in-flight collision with power lines.
- [NTSB ATL05CA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA057.md): Luscombe 8A · Lexington, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 6, 2005 · N45524 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive braking during landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over. A factor was the tailwind.
- [NTSB MIA00LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA220.md): Aeronca 65-TC · Harris, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2000 · N29416 · Substantial damage
  > The unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot while descending for a forced landing. Contributing to the accident was the partial loss of engine power due a blocked fuel line resulting in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ATL99LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA092.md): Murray R. Gardner FLY Baby · Mount Olive, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 1999 · N96MG · Substantial damage
  > A fatigue failure of the flywire bracket that resulted in the inflight separation of the left wing.
- [NTSB ATL95LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA167.md): Piper J3C-65 · Mooresville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1995 · N1474N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the carburetor heat resulting in the formation of carburetor ice and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ATL93LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA102.md): Piper J3C-65 · Greensboro, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1993 · N87811 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of carburetor heat during the flight. Factors were the carburetor icing conditions at the time of the accident, and trees at the forced landing site
- [NTSB ATL92LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA056.md): JR. Ace E · Statesville, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 1992 · N1337M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude during a steep turn at low level.
- [NTSB ATL91LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA154.md): Piper J3C · Middlesex, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1991 · N2139M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering in a turn on initial climb out resulting in a stall.
- [NTSB ATL88LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA250.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Surf City, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1988 · N96522 · Substantial damage
  > A landing was attempted at a private turf strip in gusty wind conditions. At level off for a 3-point landing on rwy 24, the right wing was lifted sharply by a wind gust. Right aileron and rudder were applied and power was added to go-around. As the airplane…
- [NTSB ATL86LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA250.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Elkin, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1986 · N44215 · Substantial damage
  > Plt said he had been performing take offs and landings. Engine lost RPM at about 50 AGL. An attempt was made to land on the sod rwy which resulted in a hard landing and collapse of the right main landing gear. Plt said he suspected carburetor icing. Icing…
- [NTSB ATL86LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA229.md): Piper J3C-65 · Benson, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1986 · N25803 · Destroyed
  > The acft was being operated at low level beneath power lines when it collided with the ground. The plt said he could not recall the events of the accident. Exam of the acft revealed no defect in the flt controls nor the engine. Exam of the accident site…
- [NTSB ATL86LMG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LMG02.md): Aeronca 11AC · Wallace, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Oct 21, 1985 · N86097 · Destroyed
  > The acft collided with the terrain following a loss of control during initial takeoff climb. The plt reported that after clearing trees at an alt of aprx 200 ft the acft drifted to the right. The tail of the acft then rose pushing the nose down until the acft…
- [NTSB ATL85FMG04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FMG04.md): Gross Taylor Titch · Liberty, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Mar 23, 1985 · N9438 · Destroyed
  > According to witnesses interviewed, pilot made a takeoff on runway 2, holding the plane just a few feet off the runway with a steep pull up at the end of the runway. It was then observed doing a steep bank, low altitude 180 degree turn and proceeded…
- [NTSB ATL84LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA143.md): Aeronca O-58A · Rutherfordton, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1984 · N46513 · Substantial damage
  > After the eng was started, the plt added power to taxi. He reported that the eng then went to full power & he was unable to stop the plane or control its direction thru the use of brakes & flt controls. The plane struck 3 other parked acft before the plt…
- [NTSB ATL82DA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA237.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Spout Springs, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 14, 1982 · N96046 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot stated that the wind was gusting and shifting as he was landing with a cumulus build-up nearby. He reported that during his landing, he increased his airspeed to compensate for a gusty crosswind. The pilot stated that the mechanical brakes did not…
- [NTSB ATL82FA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82FA202.md): Piper J3C-65 · Eastover, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1982 · N42098 · Substantial damage
  > At about 60 ft AGL the eng quit. Water & rust sediment were found in the gascolator & carburetor.
- [NTSB ATL82DA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA147.md): Piper J3C-65 · Charlotte, NC · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 16, 1982 · N42102 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot stated that during takeoff roll he turned and reached for a bag that had started to fall out the door. The right wing of the aircraft struck the ground causing the aircraft to turn sideways and collapse the gear.
- [NTSB ATL81FKM11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81FKM11.md): Taylorcraft BC-12D · Indian Trail, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · May 23, 1981 · N44073 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD80DKM07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD80DKM07.md): Luscombe 8A · Franklin, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 19, 1980 · N23079 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD78FLJ23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD78FLJ23.md): Aeronca 7AC · Fayetteville, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Aug 26, 1978 · N82466 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD78FLJ11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD78FLJ11.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Wendell, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Apr 29, 1978 · N1302E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD78DLJ04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD78DLJ04.md): Aeronca 7AC · Watha, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 18, 1977 · N2406E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD78DKM03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD78DKM03.md): Luscombe 8F · Charlotte, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 1, 1977 · N71307 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD77FLJ10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD77FLJ10.md): Taylorcraft BC12D · Nakina, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Mar 30, 1977 · N43210 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD77DLJ07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD77DLJ07.md): Luscombe 8A · Apex, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 8, 1977 · N1400K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD76FKM35](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD76FKM35.md): Aeronca 7AC · Statesville, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 8, 1976 · N2831E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD76DKM23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD76DKM23.md): Luscombe 8E · Greensboro, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 5, 1976 · N2698K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD76DKM14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD76DKM14.md): Taylorcraft BCL2-D · Wilkesboro, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 1, 1975 · N44158 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD75FLJ25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD75FLJ25.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Louisburg, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 4, 1975 · N44215 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD75FKM17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD75FKM17.md): Piper J4 · Advance, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 22, 1975 · N26903 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD74DKM57](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD74DKM57.md): Aeronca 11AC · Taylorsville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 25, 1974 · N3404E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD74FLJ39](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD74FLJ39.md): Aeronca 7AC · Erwin, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Apr 27, 1974 · N84538 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD74DKM35](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD74DKM35.md): Aeronca 7AC · Charlotte, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 18, 1974 · N1946E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD74DLJ27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD74DLJ27.md): Luscombe 8A · Jacksonville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 6, 1974 · N71465 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD73DKM26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD73DKM26.md): Aeronca 7AC · Indian Trail, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 4, 1973 · N2840E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC73DKM06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC73DKM06.md): Piper J-3 · Lincolnton, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 19, 1972 · N5145B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC72DKM18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC72DKM18.md): Luscombe 8A · Winston-Salem, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 28, 1971 · N2698K · 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" = 'NC' 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=NC

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