# NTSB investigations: Continental A&C65 series, VA

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.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB ERA25LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA161.md): Aeronca 7AC · Martinsville, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 1, 2025 · N84065 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot inadvertently turned off the fuel selector valve on takeoff which resulted in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA22LA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA292.md): Luscombe 8 · New Market, VA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 25, 2022 · N77863 · Substantial damage
  > Impact with a fence during an attempted takeoff from a short, uphill turf airstrip.
- [NTSB ERA21LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA096.md): Taylorcraft BC12 · Topping, VA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 30, 2020 · N96540 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, with resulted in a ground loop and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB GAA19CA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA276.md): Piper J3C · Louisa, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 22, 2019 · N30683 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and the landing gear collapsing.
- [NTSB GAA19CA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA089.md): Piper J4 · Forest, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 30, 2018 · N27838 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper landing flare and subsequent failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB ERA19FA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19FA003.md): Piper J3C · Fancy Gap, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 2018 · N38811 · Substantial damage
  > The non-instrument-rated pilot's improper decision to undertake a flight into forecast instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) and his subsequent decision to continue the flight after encountering IMC, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.…
- [NTSB GAA18CA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA257.md): Aeronca 7AC · Warrenton, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 6, 2018 · N83581 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during the takeoff initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA16LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA179.md): Taylorcraft BC12 D · Critz, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 2016 · N43363 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed while on final approach, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA12CA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA019.md): Aeronca 7AC · Manassas, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 22, 2011 · N4300E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain adequate airspeed while turning to the downwind leg, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and spin.
- [NTSB ERA11CA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA053.md): Luscombe 8A · Hot Springs, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 6, 2010 · N71102 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind during landing.
- [NTSB ERA10CA355](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA355.md): Piper J3C-65 · Warrenton, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 5, 2010 · N33554 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare during a precautionary landing, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA10CA334](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA334.md): Silvaire Luscombe 8A · Gordonsville, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 26, 2010 · N1516B · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control, and his excessive braking during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB NYC06CA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA087.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Warrenton, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 2, 2006 · N43497 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. A factor was the gusting winds.
- [NTSB IAD05LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA063.md): Aeronca 65-TAC · Harrisonburg, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 2005 · N36973 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and subsequent impact with the ground.
- [NTSB IAD02LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA097.md): Aeronca 65-C · Front Royal, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2002 · N24277 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. A factor was the airplane's proximity to the ground when the spin commenced.
- [NTSB NYC02LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA020.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Farmville, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 2001 · N43529 · Substantial damage
  > The CFI's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff. A factor in the accident was the CFI's decision to conduct the flight from the airplane's right seat, which was not equipped with brakes.
- [NTSB BFO87FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO87FA048.md): Aeronca 7AC · Saluda, VA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1987 · N1810E · Substantial damage
  > While climbing thru aprx 400 to 500 ft after takeoff, the plt made a slight rgt turn which was flwd by a left bank. After moving the control stick for a left bank, it jammed to the left & was restricted in fore & aft movement. The plt applied full rgt rudder…
- [NTSB ATL83FA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FA271.md): Piper J3C-65 · Remington, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1983 · N27111 · Destroyed
  > About 15 min after takeoff, the eng lost power while the acft was on the downwind leg for a landing on a private strip. Subsequently, the acft hit the tops of two trees, crashed & came to rest aprx 100 yards south of the rwy. An exam of the wreckage did not…
- [NTSB IAD79FID35](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD79FID35.md): Piper PA-12 · Chesapeake, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 8, 1979 · N72HW · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD77DID23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD77DID23.md): Piper J3C-65 · Woolwine, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 3, 1977 · N7157H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD76DID43](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD76DID43.md): Aeronca 7AC · Moneta, VA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 5, 1976 · N84266 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD76DIA11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD76DIA11.md): Aeronca 7AC · New Market, VA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 12, 1976 · N83487 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD74FID16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD74FID16.md): Aeronca 7AC · South Hill, VA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 23, 1973 · N2904E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD733ID20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD733ID20.md): Piper J3C-65 · Blairs, VA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 29, 1973 · N70449 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC72FID31](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC72FID31.md): Aeronca 7AC · Ashland, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 28, 1972 · N1092E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC72FID26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC72FID26.md): Piper J3C-65 · Bedford, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Apr 16, 1972 · N6878H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD71DID20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD71DID20.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Ararat, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Feb 6, 1971 · N95867 · Destroyed
- [NTSB IAD71DIA13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD71DIA13.md): Piper PA-11 · Culpepper, VA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 15, 1970 · N4854M · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD70DID23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD70DID23.md): Luscombe 8A · Gordonsville, VA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 27, 1970 · N1127B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DIA69D0043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DIA69D0043.md): Aeronca 7AC · Leesburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 10, 1968 · N1810E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DIA69F0034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DIA69F0034.md): Aeronca 7AC · South Hill, VA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 16, 1968 · N1522E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DIA68F0001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DIA68F0001-109996.md): Luscombe 8A · Broomes Island, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · May 30, 1968 · N71322 · Destroyed
- [NTSB DIA68D0148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DIA68D0148.md): Luscombe 8A · Newport News, VA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 14, 1968 · N1112K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DIA68D0114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DIA68D0114.md): Piper J4A · Jeffersonton, VA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 3, 1967 · N24850 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DIA67D0026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DIA67D0026.md): Piper J3C-65 · Hopewell, VA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 4, 1967 · N70449 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC67F0348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC67F0348.md): Luscombe 8A · Richmond, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Oct 10, 1966 · N45807 · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC67F0027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC67F0027.md): Luscombe 8A · Palmyra, VA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 4, 1966 · N2095B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC66F0626](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC66F0626.md): Aeronca 65-TAC · Moneta, VA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 23, 1966 · N36570 · Destroyed
- [NTSB UNK64X2903](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X2903.md): Luscombe 8A · Broadway, VA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 18, 1964 · N1611K · Destroyed
- [NTSB UNK64X1576](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X1576.md): Piper J3C · Stuart, VA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 2, 1964 · N67637 · Destroyed
- [NTSB UNK64X0793](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X0793.md): Piper J3 · Clover, VA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 2, 1964 · N24675 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X0288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X0288.md): Piper J3 · Bridgewater, VA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 19, 1964 · N51570 · Substantial damage

## 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" = 'VA' 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=VA

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