# NTSB investigations: Continental A&C65 series, OR

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 WPR24LA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA294.md): Luscombe 8 · Bend, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 30, 2024 · N71899 · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the left fuel valve, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR23LA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA328.md): Luscombe 8A · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 27, 2023 · N28841 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during the landing roll and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB WPR22LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA003.md): Interstate S-1A · Independence, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 2, 2021 · N37317 · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the left rudder pedal interconnect cable during takeoff, which resulted in the student pilot’s inability to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB WPR20FAMS2](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20FAMS2.md): Luscombe 8 · Pacific Ocean, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Missing aircraft · Final report · Feb 12, 2020 · N77875 · Destroyed
  > Undetermined because the airplane and pilot were not located.
- [NTSB WPR15FA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15FA258.md): Silvaire Luscombe 8A · Creswell, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2015 · N4948E · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to return to the runway shortly after takeoff, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the turn, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall and spin.
- [NTSB WPR13CA365](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA365.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Independence, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 10, 2013 · N96037 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare with a crosswind condition, and unsuccessful attempt to correct a bounced landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB WPR13CA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA133.md): Luscombe 8A · Lebanon, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 22, 2013 · N1192K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to compensate for a crosswind during initial climb, which resulted in a loss of control.
- [NTSB WPR09CA425](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA425.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Madras, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 28, 2009 · N95333 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout.
- [NTSB WPR09CA424](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA424.md): Silvaire Luscombe 8A · Sandy, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 28, 2009 · N2218K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to continue the landing rather than execute a go-around. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed and altitude during the approach.
- [NTSB LAX08LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA226.md): Jonsson Sonerai · Hood River, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2008 · N8050R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the emergency landing roll with a tailwind. Contributing was the partial separation of the left aileron that prompted the pilot to attempt the emergency landing.
- [NTSB SEA04LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA156.md): Taylorcraft DC-65 · Wamic, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2004 · N61021 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his failure to maintain airspeed, resulting in a stall. The pilot's failure to use all of the available runway, and the high-gusty winds were factors.
- [NTSB SEA02LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA082.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Gaston, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 2002 · N43085 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from object(s) while executing a forced landing following a total loss of power for undetermined cause(s). Contributing factors where the pole impacted during the emergency landing and the pilot's diverted attention.
- [NTSB SEA01LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA164.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Winston, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2001 · N95223 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a fence during the initial takeoff. A fence was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA01LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA178.md): Piper J3C-65 · Glide, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 2001 · N3422N · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate compensation for wind conditions during takeoff resulting in the pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Wind gusts, down sloping terrain and a fence post were factors.
- [NTSB SEA98LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA184.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Flying M Ranch, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1998 · N95318 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an airspeed above stalling speed (Vs), and the resultant stall/mush of the aircraft into the terrain. Factors include the pilot's improper decision to attempt a go-around into rising terrain, landing with a tailwind, and trees…
- [NTSB SEA95LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA115.md): Piper J3C-65 · Medford, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1995 · N28087 · Substantial damage
  > An unreliable fuel quantity gage and an inadequate preflight. The tall vegetation in the landing area was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA93FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93FA029.md): Aeronca 7AC · Medford, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1992 · N2216E · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from wires while buzzing.
- [NTSB SEA92LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA208.md): Luscombe 8A · Gates, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1992 · N39039 · Substantial damage
  > The excessive application of the brakes by the pilot in command. Factors contributing to the accident were the tailwind and the pilots visual (mis)perception of runway gradient.
- [NTSB SEA91FA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91FA156.md): Champion 7AC · Burns, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1991 · N3006E · Substantial damage
  > Improper inflight planning/decision by the student pilot (pilot-in-command), and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall. Factors related to the accident were: physical impairment of the student pilot/owner/operator from carbon…
- [NTSB SEA89LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA158.md): Piper PA-15 · Independence, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1989 · N4549H · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the landing, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop and subsequent overload failure of the left main gear. A factor related to the accident was: improper flare by the pilot.
- [NTSB SEA88LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA075.md): Piper J-3 · Newberg, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 1988 · N98028 · Destroyed
  > The pilot had not flown for over five years and was doing multiple touch and goes in order to prepare for his biennial flight review. While on a landing rollout the engine ceased operating. The pilot exited the aircraft and began hand propping the engine. The…
- [NTSB SEA87LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA089.md): Woehrle FLUT-R-BUG SA6B · Gleneden Beach, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 1987 · N3769G · Destroyed
  > Immediately after takeoff and while engaged in a tight climbing turn at low alt the pilot allowed the aircraft to enter a stall condition. Plt failed to recover before impacting the ground.
- [NTSB SEA85LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA179.md): Luscombe 8A · Yamhill, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1985 · N1035K · Destroyed
  > The eng ceased operating at aprx 40 ft AGL during initial takeoff climb. Investigation disclosed the acft had been fueled with a mixture of automotive fuel and 80/87 avgas. The acft had sat on the ground for over 4 hrs with a surface tem of 95 degs f. a…
- [NTSB SEA84LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84LA212.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Medford, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1984 · N5153M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot had been advised by his CFI to avoid using this airstrip during midday due to thermal disturbances. During power-off approach, updrafts were encountered and a right turn out for go-around was initiated; however, power was not added. The aircraft…
- [NTSB SEA84LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84LA197.md): Aeronca 7AC · Prineville, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1984 · N83233 · Substantial damage
  > While maneuvering plt heard a loud chatter coming from the engine accompanied by a loss of power. Plt reduced remaining power and initiated a forced landing in a rough barley field. Post accident investigation revealed the crankshaft broke near the number two…
- [NTSB SEA84LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84LA067.md): Piper J3C-65 · Elmira, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 1984 · N68925 · Substantial damage
  > The acft collided with power lines and trees after a power loss during the takeoff initial climb. The plt stated he attempted a climbing turn to avoid the power lines and trees but the acft entered a departure stall, the acft was using automotive fuel. An FAA…
- [NTSB SEA83LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83LA078.md): Aeronca 7AC · Near Sisters, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1983 · N83096 · Substantial damage
  > According to the plt, he began climbing after making a pass over a frozen lake & Near a youth camp. He reported that the acft entered a stall, then began to spin to the right at aprx 1000 ft AGL. He initiated corrective action, but the main gear hit the lake…
- [NTSB SEA82DA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DA151.md): Aeronca 7AC · 7nm So. Of Sale, OR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 18, 1982 · N82219 · Substantial damage
  > Immediately after a soft field takeoff the pilot executed a right turn into a quartering tailwind condition in an effort to avoid trees beyond the upwind end of the field. The pilot reported that during this turn the aircraft stalled and struck the ground in…
- [NTSB SEA82DA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DA028.md): Boeing A75N1 · Medford, OR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Feb 6, 1982 · N56270 · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > After landing the pilot of Taylorcraft, N9507B, was cleared to proceed to his parking area. At 1054:50, ground control advised him of stearman, N56270, approaching from the opposite direction. The Taylorcraft pilot adjusted his taxi path to the right of the…
- [NTSB SEA82DYM02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DYM02.md): Aeronca 7AC · Corvallis, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 11, 1981 · N82043 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA79FYM67](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA79FYM67.md): Aeronca 7AC · Tigard, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 23, 1979 · N1787E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA79DYM12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA79DYM12.md): Piper J3C-65 · The Dalles, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 28, 1979 · N5721N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA77DYM55](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA77DYM55.md): Luscombe 8A · The Dalles, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 30, 1977 · N2712K · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA77DYK10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA77DYK10.md): Aeronca 7AC · Gold Beach, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 30, 1977 · N83341 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA77FYK13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA77FYK13.md): Luscombe 8A · Creswell, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 29, 1977 · N71725 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA77FYM21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA77FYM21.md): Aeronca O-58B · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Mar 19, 1977 · N48648 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA76FYI21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA76FYI21.md): Aeronca 65C · Elmira, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 26, 1976 · N22116 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA76FYC27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA76FYC27.md): Luscombe 8A · Albany, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 20, 1976 · N1933B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA76DYI13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA76DYI13.md): Piper J-3 · Medford, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 1, 1976 · N6584H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA75DYI05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA75DYI05.md): Luscombe 8A · Medford, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 2, 1974 · N1151B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA75FYC05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA75FYC05.md): Fly Baby 1 · Hubbard, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 20, 1974 · N4604 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA74FYC44](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA74FYC44.md): Piper J3C-65 · Cornelius, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Apr 16, 1974 · N92304 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA73DYI07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA73DYI07.md): Luscombe 8A · Coos Bay, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 17, 1972 · N45493 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA73AS006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA73AS006.md): Taylorcraft BC1265 · Grants Pass, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 10, 1972 · N29719 · Minor damage
- [NTSB SEA72FYC41](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA72FYC41.md): Interstate S-1A · Cascade Lock, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · May 14, 1972 · N37216 · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA72DYI15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA72DYI15.md): Aeronca L-3 · Grants Pass, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Feb 18, 1972 · N53221 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA72DYA22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA72DYA22.md): Aeronca 11AC · Brogan, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 25, 1971 · N3175E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA72DYA09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA72DYA09.md): Luscombe 8A · Jordan Vally, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 18, 1971 · N72019 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA72DYC04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA72DYC04.md): Piper J-3 · Dayton, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 3, 1971 · N11CJ · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA71FYC36](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA71FYC36.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Sandy, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 25, 1971 · N96324 · 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" = 'OR' 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=OR

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