# NTSB investigations: Continental A&C65 series, NY

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 ERA24LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA238.md): Aeronca 11AC · Geneseo, NY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 1, 2024 · N9418E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll resulting in a runway excursion, and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB ERA23LA343](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA343.md): Piper PA-17 · Millbrook, NY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 21, 2023 · N4814H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB ERA22LA345](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA345.md): Luscombe 8A · Ephratah, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 30, 2022 · N1358K · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA21LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA231.md): Luscombe 8A · Skaneateles, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 24, 2021 · N1331K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll which resulted in a runway excursion and nose-over event.
- [NTSB ERA18FA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18FA141.md): Aeronca 7AC · Middletown, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 5, 2018 · N84396 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during climbout, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall from which the pilot could not recover.
- [NTSB ERA17FA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA226.md): Luscombe 8 · Remsen, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2017 · N45851 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at an altitude too low for him to recover.
- [NTSB GAA17CA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA017.md): Piper PA 17 · Keene Valley, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 6, 2016 · N4584H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use the proper hand propping procedures, resulting in a runaway airplane and an impact with trees.
- [NTSB ERA15LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA251.md): Aeronca 7AC · East Moriches, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2015 · N84927 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taking off in a crosswind, which resulted in a collision with a tree.
- [NTSB ERA13LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA221.md): Aeronca 11AC · Hoosick Falls, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2013 · N3503E · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left wing attachment bracket weld due to inadequate welding by unknown maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB ERA11CA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA057.md): Aeronca O58B · Livingston, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 12, 2010 · N46014 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ERA11CA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA163.md): Aeronca 11AC · Randolph, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 20, 2010 · N9120E · Substantial damage
  > The certified flight instructor's delayed response to the student pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a building.
- [NTSB NYC07CA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA115.md): Aeronca 7AC · Lagrangeville, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 4, 2007 · N1478E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to identify a partially buried rock in the landing surface of an unimproved grass runway, which resulted in an inadvertent collision during the landing roll.
- [NTSB NYC06CA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA148.md): Taylorcraft DC-65 · Parma, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 17, 2006 · N50VS · Substantial damage
  > An uncontrolled descent into trees and terrain after takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC06LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA144.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Mayville, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 2006 · N96486 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's improper decision to attempt a simulated engine failure at a low altitude and her failure to maintain clearance from trees and wires, while maneuvering. Also causal was the flight instructor's impairment from prescription medication.
- [NTSB IAD05LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA062.md): Aeronca 65 · Sanborn, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 2005 · N34482 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight preparation, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, and subsequent loss of engine power during cruise flight.
- [NTSB NYC02LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA103.md): Taylorcraft BC-12D · Roxbury, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 2002 · N36322 · Substantial damage
  > The airplane encountering an unanticipated downdraft that exceeded the climb performance of the airplane.
- [NTSB NYC02LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA034.md): Gillette Baby Ace · Spencerport, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 2001 · N916MG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during approach to the airport, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB NYC01LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA208.md): Piper J3C-65 · Gasport, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2001 · N6153H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain a proper climb airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent impact with a hangar.
- [NTSB NYC01LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA031.md): Piper J3C-65 · Middletown, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 2000 · N33538 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC00LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA091.md): Aeronca 7AC · Pawling, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 2000 · N474HH · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB IAD99LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99LA055.md): Aeronca 11BC · Millbrook, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1999 · N3756E · Substantial damage
  > was the pilot's inadequate compensation for winds and his failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB NYC95LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA131.md): Taylorcraft BC-12 · Geneseo, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1995 · N43705 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which failed to detect water-contaminated fuel which resulted in the loss of engine power. Also causal was the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the forced landing, which resulted in the inadvertent…
- [NTSB NYC92LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA175.md): Taylorcraft BC-65 · Suffern, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1992 · N27558 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's overconfidence in his abilities, and buzzing.
- [NTSB NYC89LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA170.md): Luscombe 8A · Ithaca, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1989 · N71793 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of control on takeoff due to improper takeoff techniques.
- [NTSB NYC89LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA090.md): Taylorcraft L-2M · Olcott, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 1989 · N60201 · Destroyed
  > The inattentiveness of the pilot to maintain airspeed while turning base leg for landing which resulted in a stall and subsequent collision with a hangar.
- [NTSB CHI88FA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88FA206.md): Aeronca 7CCM · Barker, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1988 · N83255 · Destroyed
  > The pilot in command failed to maintain control of the airplane.
- [NTSB NYC88LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA145.md): Taylorcraft BC-12D · Brookhaven, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1988 · N96193 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of power due to carburetor ice during an attempted go around. Pilot landed in scrub pines and airplane nosed over.
- [NTSB NYC87LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA195.md): Aeronca 7AC · Jamestown, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1987 · N2460E · Substantial damage
  > The student plt rented the acft & flew to a field aprx 40 mi from the dep arpt. After landing, a passenger boarded the acft. The student started to takeoff again. Drg takeoff, the acft lifted off, but would not climb sufficiently to clear trees at the dep end…
- [NTSB NYC87LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA047.md): Piper J-3 · East Moriches, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1986 · N26057 · Substantial damage
  > During the takeoff roll on an instructional solo flight, the flight encountered a crosswind which pushed the Piper off the runway to the left colliding with trees and bush.
- [NTSB NYC86FA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86FA182.md): Aeronca 7AC · Durhamville, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1986 · N84854 · Destroyed
  > Aircraft departed rwy 35 at kamp airport, climbed to about 200 feet, turned right, stalled and crashed vertically into the ground. A witness said that the aircraft climbed, the engine sputtered, and then stopped. No preimpact malfunction/failure was…
- [NTSB NYC86FFJ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86FFJ01.md): Piper J3C-65 · Bethany, NY · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 20, 1986 · N88379 · Substantial damage
  > The acft crashed on the arpt after a turn of aprx 120 degrees to avoid 60 ft trees at the departure edge of the arpt. The plt had used the grass beside the airstrip because of standing water at places on the rwy. The takeoff run was started about 500 ft from…
- [NTSB NYC86LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA086.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Tioga, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1986 · N43529 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot decided to make an off airport landing after becoming confused as to his exact location. During the landing a wind from the right caught the aircraft and it drifted left into trees. The pilot stated he had VFR sectional charts with him at the time…
- [NTSB NYC86LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA063.md): Luscombe 8B · Turin, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 1986 · N25119 · Substantial damage
  > The personal flight from oswego, NY to Turin, NY was uneventful and without problems. However while landing in soft snow, the right ski dug into the soft snow. The landing gear failed and the aircraft nosed over onto its back and was substantially damaged.…
- [NTSB NYC85LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA237.md): Piper J-3 · Chenango Bridge, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 1985 · N41440 · Substantial damage
  > According to the pax after takeoff the aircraft climbed to about 300 feet. The pilot then made a right turn. During the turn the pilot yelled out 'we're losing it, we're losing it.' Afterwards the aircraft descended and impacted the ground. The pax does not…
- [NTSB NYC85LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA217.md): Piper J-3 · Goshen, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1985 · N35515 · Substantial damage
  > Acft ran out of fuel while plt was returning to orange co arpt. Plt almost froze on controls when acft engine stopped running. Plt overshot emerg landing fcd and hit trees.
- [NTSB NYC85LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA197.md): Luscombe 8A · Coventryville, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1985 · N45564 · Substantial damage
  > During a local flt over Coventryville, NY, the plt decided to overfly and observe a building. The plt made one pass and was about to make another when the eng began to lose pwr. While planning to land in a nearby fld, the eng regained pwr and the plt…
- [NTSB NYC85LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA148.md): Taylorcraft BC-12D · Peru, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1985 · N44250 · Substantial damage
  > The acft nosed over while landing on a private sod airstrip. The plt reported touchdown was made on an unmowed portion of the airstrip. The acft slowed quickly and nosed over just prior to coming to a stop.
- [NTSB NYC83LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA195.md): Luscombe 8A · Hunter, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1983 · N1289B · Substantial damage
  > The plt reported that during the landing roll, the acft swerved to the left when he applied brakes. Subsequently, the acft went onto downward sloping terrain & the left main gear failed. An exam of the braking sys revealed that the right brake cable had…
- [NTSB NYC83LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA101.md): Aeronca 7AC · Millbrook, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1983 · N719 · Destroyed
  > The pilot was using runway 17 for takeoff when he lost directional control. The acft went off the left side of the runway and over an embankment.
- [NTSB NYC83IA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83IA040.md): Aeronca 11AC · Monticello, NY · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 1982 · N3809E · Minor damage
  > As the flight made a three point landing in strong, gusting, left crosswinds, a gust of wind lifted the aircraft's left wing. Directional control was lost and the aircraft departed the right side of the runway. It came to rest at the bottom of a grassy slope…
- [NTSB NYC82DA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA207.md): Piper PA-11 · Utica, NY · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 22, 1982 · N4950M · Substantial damage
  > The throttle would not close during landing. The pilot tried brakes and then elevator as the aircraft nosed over. There was no indication of trying to stop the engine by other means (switch, mixture, etc).
- [NTSB NYC82IA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82IA058.md): Piper J3C-65 · Bayport, NY · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 1982 · N40627 · No damage
  > The pilot taxied into the parking area and stopped in a position that was facing Cessna 172, N7909G. The pilot of N40627, while sitting in the aft seat, reached forward and accidently caught his coat sleeve on the throttle. The throttle was pushed forward.…
- [NTSB NYC81FFJ25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81FFJ25.md): Aeronca 7AC · Honeoye Falls, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Sep 17, 1981 · N84947 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC81FFJ18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81FFJ18.md): Aeronca 7DC · Albion, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 12, 1981 · N83862 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC81FFJ17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81FFJ17.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Penn Yan, NY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 7, 1981 · N5110M · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC81FHJ07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81FHJ07.md): Luscombe 8A · East Moriches, NY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 25, 1981 · N71983 · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC80DA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC80DA090.md): Aeronca 7AC · Aurora, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Sep 21, 1980 · N2610E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC80FFA23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC80FFA23.md): Piper J3 · Galway, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Aug 10, 1980 · N27968 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC80FFJ12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC80FFJ12.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Liverpool, NY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 4, 1980 · N43242 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC79FFJ24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC79FFJ24.md): Palermo ACE · Geneseo, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 21, 1979 · N666Q · Substantial damage

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?engine=17003&state=NY&page=2

## 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" = 'NY' 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=NY

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