# NTSB investigations: Continental A&C65 series, OH

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 ERA27LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA27LA024.md): Aeronca 7AC · Waynesville, OH · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Oct 22, 2026 · N2808E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA26LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA105.md): Piper J3C · Brimfield, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 1, 2026 · N5930V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat during descent in cold temperatures, which resulted in a total loss of engine power at an altitude too low for recovery.
- [NTSB ERA24LA396](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA396.md): Luscombe 8A · Elyria, OH · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 21, 2024 · N2952K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a direct crosswind.
- [NTSB ERA22LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA157.md): Aeronca 11AC · Harveysburg, OH · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 16, 2022 · N9588E · Substantial damage
  > A complete loss of engine power as a result of carburetor ice due to the flight instructor’s failure to effectively use carburetor heat in conditions conducive to the formation of carburetor ice.
- [NTSB CEN21LA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA310.md): Aeronca 11AC · Wapakoneta, OH · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 5, 2021 · N9149E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate engine hand propping procedure resulting in the unoccupied airplane’s unintended movement and subsequent impact with a hangar.
- [NTSB CEN21LA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA275.md): Aeronca 11AC · Baltimore, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 16, 2021 · N85930 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing.
- [NTSB CEN20LA422](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA422.md): Aeronca 7AC · St. Clairsville, OH · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 23, 2020 · N81624 · Substantial damage
  > The pilots improper fuel planning that resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN20CA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA233.md): Piper J3C-65 · Mount Victory, OH · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jun 17, 2020 · N25702 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate planning, and his failure to secure the airplane prior to hand-starting the engine.
- [NTSB GAA18CA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA295.md): Luscombe 8 · Batavia, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 24, 2018 · N77922 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s use of an improper engine hand-propping procedure, which resulted in the airplane’s unexpected movement.
- [NTSB CEN17LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA234.md): Aeronca 65 CA · Mount Vernon, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2017 · N33778 · Minor damage
  > The pilot's improper starting procedure before hand propping the engine, and his subsequent attempt to stop the moving airplane, which resulted in him being struck by the propeller.
- [NTSB GAA17CA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA223.md): Piper J3C · New Carlisle, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 8, 2017 · N88470 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The other pilot’s decision to land on an occupied runway and his failure to see and avoid the airplane.
- [NTSB GAA16CA441](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA441.md): Valloric Carl Stephen Valloric Sport Trnr · Cadiz, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 17, 2016 · N772CV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing and the unintentional right brake application, which resulted in a runway excursion and a nose over.
- [NTSB CEN16LA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA313.md): Liming Louis L HPL 1 High Wing Para · Mt. Orab, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2016 · N9095U · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to a missing throttle cable fastener.
- [NTSB CEN15CA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA196.md): Aeronca 7AC · Cambridge, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 11, 2015 · N85664 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while encountering a wind gust after landing.
- [NTSB CEN11FA420](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA420.md): Luscombe 8A · Farmdale, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2011 · N71687 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to initiate an aerobatic maneuver at an altitude that did not allow for full recovery of the airplane before ground impact.
- [NTSB CEN10CA330](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA330.md): Taylorcraft DCO-65 · Akron, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 20, 2010 · N61720 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI07CA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA314.md): Aeronca 7AC · Kent, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 16, 2007 · N1950E · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate compensation for wind conditions and the directional control not obtained/maintained by the pilot during landing. Contributing factors were the crosswind, gusts, and ditch.
- [NTSB IAD05LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA101.md): Aeronca 65CA · Cadiz, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2005 · N36806 · Substantial damage
  > Carburetor icing, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power. A factor was an unanticipated hill in the forced landing rollout area.
- [NTSB NYC02LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA127.md): Piper J3C-65 · McConnelsville, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2002 · N35545 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while landing. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience.
- [NTSB NYC02LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA077.md): Piper J4A · Cincinnati, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 2002 · N27838 · Substantial damage
  > The maintenance technician's failure to properly adjust the carburetor float. Factors were the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB CHI99FA343](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA343.md): Piper J-3 · Brookville, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1999 · N3223N · Destroyed
  > the stall/spin encountered by the pilot. A factor was the intentional slow flight.
- [NTSB IAD99LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99LA007.md): Piper J3C-65 · Waynesville, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1998 · N70968 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB NYC98LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA031.md): Aeronca 7AC · Tiverton, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 1997 · N83101 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to properly set the airplane controls prior to hand propping. Factors in the accident were the pilot's failure to properly chock the wheels and his decision to leave the cockpit unmanned during start.
- [NTSB NYC97LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA052.md): Piper J3C-65 · Cincinnati, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 1997 · N30598 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate supervision and delayed remedial reaction which resulted in the loss of directional control by the student pilot during the landing roll out.
- [NTSB IAD97LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA006.md): Piper J3C-65 · Springfield, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 1996 · N42719 · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain obstacle clearance, while maneuvering at low altitudes. A related factor was the quartering tail wind.
- [NTSB BFO95LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA083.md): Aeronca 7AC · Warren, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1995 · N2934E · Destroyed
  > a loss of engine power/performance for undetermined reasons. Related factors were: the pilot exceeding the airplane's maximum takeoff weight, carburetor icing conditions, a tailwind, and high temperature.
- [NTSB NYC95LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA151.md): Piper J3C-65 · North Benton, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1995 · N88631 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation for an unknown reason, resulting in a loss of engine power; and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB NYC95LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA133.md): Piper J3C-65 · Yellow Springs, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1995 · N7239H · Substantial damage
  > inadequate visual lookout by the pilot which resulted in the airplane striking the tower.
- [NTSB BFO95LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA037.md): Luscombe 8A · Zanesville, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 1995 · N45631 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while taxiing after landing. Related factors were the unfavorable (gusty) wind condition, and the pilot's improper compensation for wind conditions.
- [NTSB BFO94LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA142.md): Piper J3C-65 · Leesburg, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1994 · N92483 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged his altitude and airspeed during landing resulting in an overrun and collision with a fence. A related factor was the wet runway.
- [NTSB NYC93LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA149.md): Aeronca 7AC · Portsmouth, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1993 · N1844E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate start procedure which resulted in the airplane taxiing unmanned and its subsequent collision with a building. A factor is the pilot's failure to obtain assistance.
- [NTSB NYC93LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA130.md): Luscombe 8A · Beach City, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1993 · N71155 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his diverted attention which resulted in an inadvertent stall and inflight collision with the ground.
- [NTSB NYC93LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA009.md): Aeronca 11-AC · Columbus, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1992 · N9486E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane, resulting the airplane departing the runway and impacted with the VASI lights.
- [NTSB NYC92LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA163.md): Piper J-3 · Portsmouth, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1992 · N87945 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the propeller leading edge as the result of corrosion and the subsequent forced landing on unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB NYC92LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA135.md): Piper J3 · Waynesville, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1992 · N92483 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane on the ground due to his lack of experience in type of aircraft. This resulted in an unsuccessful aborted takeoff, the airplane veering off the runway and nosing over. A factor in this accident was the…
- [NTSB NYC91LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA072.md): Piper J-3-C · Hamilton, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 1991 · N6337H · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to touchdown in a suitable area after he experienced a power loss. A factor related to the accident was the improperly maintained carburetor.
- [NTSB CHI90LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA058.md): Aeronca 11AC · Chillicothe, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1989 · N3647E · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the student pilot, which resulted in a landing on a slick runway, and his failure to maintain directional control during the landing, which resulted in his inability to maintain runway alignment. Contributing factors were: the…
- [NTSB CHI90LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA038.md): Taylorcraft BC12D · Millbury, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1989 · N43416 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to properly secure the aircraft and/or adequately brief the passenger (student pilot), and inadvertent bumping of the throttle by the passenger.
- [NTSB CHI88LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA184.md): Piper J-3 · Waynesville, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1988 · N92483 · Substantial damage
  > During a dual instructional flight for the purpose of practicing takeoffs and landings with a pre-solo student, the instructor pilot failed to maintain adequate aircraft control and visual lookout, and the aircraft departed the right side of the runway,…
- [NTSB CHI88LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA155.md): Aeronca 7AC · Hillsboro, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1988 · N2200E · Substantial damage
  > After making a low pass down a private strip, the aircraft experienced a wire strike followed by an uncontrolled descent into the ground. The pilot stated that his attention was diverted by the owner of the strip.
- [NTSB ATL88LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA163.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Canfield, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 1988 · N5061M · Substantial damage
  > The plt reported that the he elected to go-around after realizing he was going to land long. A gust of wind lifted up the left wing as he initiated the go-around, and he lost control of the airplane. It subsequently impacted the terrain on the right side of…
- [NTSB ATL87LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA220.md): Aeronca 7AC · Columbus, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1987 · N443WB · Substantial damage
  > The plt experienced a loss of directional control on ldg as the tailwheel touched down, and he executed a go-around. On the 2nd ldg attempt, the airplane veered off the rwy, traveled across a grassy area, and impacted a parked C-172. Post-crash exam of the…
- [NTSB ATL87LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA171.md): Luscombe 8A · London, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1987 · N1029K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot was making a planned refueling stop at madison county airport. He stated he made a normal pattern entry, approach and landing. During the roll out the aircraft groundlooped to the right and departed the runway. Investigation revealed no preimpact…
- [NTSB ATL86LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA110.md): Aeronca L-3B · Harrison, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1986 · N47187 · Substantial damage
  > During a demonstration flight to a resident who lived near the airport, the acft crashed in a plowed field in a departure stall. The flight was intended to demonstrate the safe maneuverability of the acft and deception of altitude clearances from the…
- [NTSB ATL86LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA106.md): Aeronca 7AC · Hamilton, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1986 · N84394 · Substantial damage
  > The plt made a low pass over the drag strip to check the wind. He climbed, made a 180 deg turn and attempted a normal landing. On roll out a wind gust was encountered which tipped the acft up on the right wheel. It veered off the hard surface into a guard…
- [NTSB CHI85LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA196.md): Piper J3C-65 · Conneaut, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1985 · N42454 · Substantial damage
  > The plt stated that he elected to begin his takeoff roll 300 ft down the rwy due to a mud hole located at that point. During his initial climb, the plt believed the acft might not clear trees at the departure end of the rwy & elected to turn right in an…
- [NTSB CHI84LA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA312.md): Burns Soneria II · Woodsfield, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1984 · N423ST · Substantial damage
  > The a/c departed clinton, MD, for a VFR flt to Woodsfield, OH, with a planned refueling stop at manassas, VA. En route the plt observed an abnormal fuel comsumption rate but still attempted to reach the destination arpt. About 3NM out the eng quit due to fuel…
- [NTSB CHI84LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA230.md): Luscombe 8A · Center Village, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1984 · N1244K · Destroyed
  > The plt stated that during the takeoff, the acft prematurely became airborne, then settled back onto the rwy & lifted off again. During the second lift-off, he raised the left w ing. Subsequently, the left x-wind blew the acft into a tree line beside the rwy.
- [NTSB CHI84LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA215.md): Istenes Oldfield Baby Lakes · Middlefield, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1984 · N120R · Destroyed
  > It was reported that the acft had performed two tight left traffic pattern turns after takeoff. On the downwind turn the acft banked 60 degrees. The plt lost control of the acft and crashed in a wooded area. It was reported that the plt had no previous…
- [NTSB CHI83LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA185.md): Aeronca 7AC · Ashtabula, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1983 · N82897 · Substantial damage
  > The student plt was practicing touch & go landings on his 1st solo flt. He had performed one touch & go and was on the 2nd landing when the acft bounced. He applied power & the acft veered off the right side of rwy 08. The acft became airborne, crossed a…

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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" = 'OH' 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
```

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