# NTSB investigations: Continental A&C65 series, TX

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 CEN27LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN27LA032.md): Luscombe 8A · Fredericksburg, TX · Accident · Class 3 · Limited · Investigation open · Oct 23, 2026 · N1329K
- [NTSB CEN26LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA266.md): Piper J3C-65 · Richmond, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Jul 20, 2026 · N92432 · Substantial damage
  > On July 20, 2026, at 0643 central daylight time, a Piper J3C-65 airplane, N92432, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Richmond, Texas. The commercial pilot sustained serious injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14…
- [NTSB WPR26FA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26FA257.md): Luscombe 8A · Canton, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Jul 14, 2026 · N1164K · Substantial damage
  > On July 14, 2026, sometime between 1252 and 1356 CDT, a Luscombe 8A, N1164K, was substantially damaged when it crashed in a field near Canton, Texas. The pilot, who was the sole occupant, was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…
- [NTSB CEN23LA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA309.md): Piper J3C-65 · Princeton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 16, 2023 · N41317 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s decision to attempt a takeoff from an unimproved field which resulted in an impact with an obstacle.
- [NTSB CEN22LA423](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA423.md): Luscombe 8 · Kingsbury, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 10, 2022 · N25144 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to a failure of the ignition switch from carbon tracking, which resulted in a forced landing and a subsequent impact with trees.
- [NTSB CEN21FA377](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21FA377.md): Aeronca 7AC · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Aug 21, 2021 · N1472E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during the initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s…
- [NTSB CEN21LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA168.md): Piper J3C-65 · Justin, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 27, 2021 · N42769 · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB CEN21LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA040.md): Piper J3C · Weslaco, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 3, 2020 · N87715 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot of N87715 inadvertently allowed his airplane to drift right of the runway during the climb after a touch-and-go landing, and the pilot of N6463H did not maintain adequate separation from the other airplane during his go-around. Contributing to the…
- [NTSB GAA19CA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA317.md): Piper PA 11 · Paducah, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 5, 2019 · N78641 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing on a road in crosswind conditions, which resulted in the airplane exiting the road and subsequently nosing over.
- [NTSB GAA18CA536](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA536.md): Aeronca 11AC · Midland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 2, 2018 · N86146 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CEN18TA330](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18TA330.md): Piper J3C · Friendswood, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 13, 2018 · N42218 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to conduct a flight in an airplane that had a tailwheel with degraded locking pins, which allowed the tailwheel to unlock and swivel out of alignment and precluded the pilot from regaining directional control on the ground during a…
- [NTSB CEN18LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA209.md): Luscombe 8A · Longview, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2018 · N72066 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat for takeoff, which resulted in an interruption of continuous fuel flow to the engine and a loss of engine power during climb. Also causal was the lack of required placarding warning of the need to use full carburetor…
- [NTSB GAA18CA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA205.md): Luscombe 8 · Vernon, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 5, 2018 · N71617 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing
- [NTSB GAA17CA522](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA522.md): Luscombe 8 · Westminster, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 6, 2017 · N1590K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB GAA17CA510](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA510.md): Luscombe 8 · Angleton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 19, 2017 · N71971 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB CEN17LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA093.md): Piper J3C · Brenham, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 2017 · N7039H · Substantial damage
  > The reciprocating engine's exhaust valve being stuck in the “open” position, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power during initial climb.
- [NTSB CEN17FA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA063.md): Piper PA28R · McKinney, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 2016 · N4407T · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The other pilot's use of an alternate traffic pattern entry procedure, which resulted in his inability to see and avoid the airplane, which was flying the preferred traffic pattern, and the subsequent midair collision.
- [NTSB GAA16CA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA269.md): Luscombe 8 · Midland, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 28, 2016 · N72087 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a ground-loop, main landing gear collapse and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN16LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA101.md): Aeronca O-58B · Bulverde, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 2016 · N47185 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left main landing gear wheel casting due to fatigue, which resulted in a loss of directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CEN15CA356](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA356.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Pearland, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 12, 2015 · N95592 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot inadvertently shut off the fuel valve while on the downwind leg, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and a forced landing short of the runway.
- [NTSB GAA15CA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA182.md): Silvaire Luscombe 8A · Llano, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 3, 2015 · N71108 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an attempted go-around, which resulted in a runway excursion and a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN14LA446](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA446.md): Taylorcraft BC12 - D · Burnet, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2014 · N44335 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s failure to adequately supervise the student pilot and his decision to conduct training in an airplane without dual brakes, which resulted in the student pilot’s loss of directional control during initial taxi and subsequent impact with…
- [NTSB CEN14CA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA157.md): Aeronca 7AC · Adrian, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 1, 2014 · N85372 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll which resulted in the airplane ground looping.
- [NTSB CEN13LA567](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA567.md): Taylorcraft BC12 D · Laguna Park, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 2013 · N96473 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate flare during landing, which resulted in a hard landing and the subsequent collapse of the left main landing gear.
- [NTSB CEN12LA477](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA477.md): Luscombe 8A · Leander, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2012 · N71743 · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to carburetor ice accumulation, which resulted in the airplane’s reduced climb performance and subsequent impact with trees off the end of the runway.
- [NTSB CEN11CA689](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA689.md): Piper J3L-65 · Gainesville, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 3, 2011 · N30950 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during taxi, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN11LA688](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA688.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Berryville, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2011 · N8617 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain control of the airplane during a forced landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN11LA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA348.md): Piper J3C · Cypress, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2011 · N55754 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to carburetor ice.
- [NTSB CEN10CA419](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA419.md): Piper PA-11 · Leander, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 19, 2010 · N4969M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees during approach.
- [NTSB CEN10CA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA284.md): Piper J3C-65 · Mount Pleasant, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 30, 2010 · N88117 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while turning resulting in a stall.
- [NTSB CEN10CA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA290.md): Aeronca 0-58B · Jefferson, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 29, 2010 · N46857 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane on during initial climb.
- [NTSB CEN09CA431](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA431.md): Piper J3C-65 · Porter, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 13, 2009 · N70455 · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing resulting in the pilot's inability to clear the wires.
- [NTSB CEN09LA330](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA330.md): Frey FLY Baby · Keller, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 2009 · N59357 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to an obstruction of the air intake, as reported by the pilot. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's insufficient preflight inspection.
- [NTSB DFW08CA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA172.md): Taylorcraft DCO-65 · Somerset, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 28, 2008 · N87787 · Substantial damage
  > The right main landing gear strut failure due to metal fatigue.
- [NTSB DFW07CA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA057.md): Luscombe 8A · El Paso, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 15, 2007 · N1190K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's foot becoming lodged behind the right rudder pedal which resulted in a loss of directional control during landing.
- [NTSB DFW07CA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA013.md): Aeronca 65-TAC · Fredricksburg, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 13, 2006 · N36687 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for the existing wind conditions. A contributing factor was the prevailing crosswind.
- [NTSB DFW06CA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA143.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Justin, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 27, 2006 · N95016 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper compensation for the prevailing high wind conditions.
- [NTSB DFW06CA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA126.md): Piper J3C-65 · Paris, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 14, 2006 · N98829 · Substantial damage
  > The reported loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain available for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DFW06CA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA059.md): Pietenpol Aircamper · Lometa, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 20, 2006 · N13708 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. Contributing factors were the sun glare and the rough and uneven landing area.
- [NTSB FTW04LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA175.md): Aeronca/Bubeck Bubeck-Aeronca · Burleson, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2004 · N6030T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation for the flight. Contributing factors were the night visual conditions, and the lack of suitable terrain for landing.
- [NTSB FTW04LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA124.md): Aeronca 7AC · Fort Stockton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 2004 · N3708E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper leaning of the fuel/air mixture in-flight, which resulted in a loss of engine power. Factor were the wind gusts and the crosswind.
- [NTSB FTW03LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA200.md): Champion 7AC · San Antonio, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2003 · N84426 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain minimum required airspeed while maneuvering, resulting in an inadvertent stall of the airplane.
- [NTSB FTW00LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA272.md): Porterfield LP65 · Corsicana, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2000 · N25563 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to refuel the airplane, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW00LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA230.md): Aeronca 65-CA · Liberty Hill, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2000 · N33783 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadvertent activation of the left rudder control, which resulted in a loss of control while in cruise flight.
- [NTSB FTW00LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA174.md): Luscombe 8A · Greenville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 2000 · N45880 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop.
- [NTSB FTW00LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA061.md): Taylorcraft DCO-65 · Sherman, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 2000 · N48634 · Substantial damage
  > A jammed carburetor needle which resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent hard forced landing after takeoff. Contributing factors were the fence, trees, and pilot's maneuver to avoid these objects.
- [NTSB FTW99LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA267.md): Aeronca 11AC · Van Horn, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1999 · N9044E · Substantial damage
  > A restriction within the auxiliary fuel supply system and the rough terrain during the subsequent precautionary landing resulting on main gear collapse.
- [NTSB FTW99LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA088.md): Piper J3C-65 · Denton, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 1999 · N92350 · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power on takeoff resulting from the failure of an incorrect throttle control cable clamp, which was installed by an unknown person. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW99LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA078.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D1 · Daingerfield, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 1999 · N44174 · Substantial damage
  > An undetermined airframe malfunction which rendered the aircraft uncontrollable.
- [NTSB FTW96LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA150.md): Piper J3C-65 · Salado, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1996 · N26923 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from the power line.

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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" = 'TX' 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=TX

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