# NTSB investigations: Continental A&C65 series, WA 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. Page 1 of 3 · 104 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB WPR23LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA215.md): Piper J3C-65 · Belfair, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 4, 2023 · N77583 · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the crankshaft accessory drive gear. - [NTSB WPR22LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA237.md): Aeronca 7AC · Auburn, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 21, 2022 · N82579 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action. - [NTSB WPR21LA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA332.md): Cessna 172P · Wenatchee, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 29, 2021 · N51547 · Substantial damage > The student pilot’s inadequate inflight navigation and the flight instructors delayed remedial action which resulted in a collision with trees. - [NTSB WPR21LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA149.md): Luscombe 8A · Port Townsend, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 29, 2021 · N28461 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s inadequate engine hand propping procedure which resulted in the airplane’s unexpected movement and subsequent impact with a fueling station. - [NTSB WPR19LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA049.md): Taylorcraft L 2M · Walla Walla, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 21, 2018 · N46147 · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper preflight planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB GAA19CA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA027.md): Piper J3C · Camas, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 13, 2018 · N6048H · Substantial damage > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. - [NTSB GAA18CA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA001.md): Piper J3C · Yakima, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 3, 2017 · N48694 · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. - [NTSB GAA17CA506](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA506.md): Piper J3C · Camas, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 9, 2017 · N6048H · Substantial damage > The pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain directional control during landing. - [NTSB GAA16CA485](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA485.md): Dormaier Monte R Baby Great Lakes · Mazama, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 3, 2016 · N110MD · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion. - [NTSB GAA16CA410](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA410.md): Aeronca 11AC · Gig Harbor, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 26, 2016 · N9791E · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, and subsequent wing tip strike, which resulted in substantial damage to the rear spar. - [NTSB GAA16CA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA193.md): Silvaire Luscombe 8A · Burlington, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 19, 2016 · N28437 · Substantial damage > The pilot's excessive application of the brakes during the landing roll, resulting in a loss of directional control, runway excursion, and ground loop. - [NTSB GAA15CA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA160.md): Silvaire Luscombe 8A · Anacortes, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 26, 2015 · N28437 · Substantial damage > The pilot's excessive brake application during the landing roll resulting in a nose over. - [NTSB WPR15CA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15CA056.md): Taylorcraft BL 65 · Everett, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 7, 2014 · N27580 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll resulting in a runway excursion and collision with hangars. - [NTSB WPR14CA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA229.md): Aeronca 11AC · Tacoma, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 4, 2014 · N9791E · Substantial damage > The student pilot's improper application of rudder resulted in a loss of control during the landing roll and the flight instructor's inadequate oversight. - [NTSB WPR14CA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA223.md): Piper J3C 65 · Bellingham, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 3, 2014 · N1205P · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing on a narrow airstrip, which resulted in a collision with trees. - [NTSB WPR11LA391](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA391.md): Luscombe 8A · Cowiche, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2011 · N1444K · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power during maneuvering flight due to an exhaust valve failure. - [NTSB WPR11LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA076.md): Taylorcraft BC12-65 · College Place, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 2010 · N36041 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to abort the landing when he lost sight of the runway due to sun glare, and his inadequate compensation for the crosswind. - [NTSB WPR10FA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA223.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D1 · Skokomish, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 2009 · N44362 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while flying over hilly, forested terrain. - [NTSB WPR09LA390](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA390.md): Luscombe 8A · Eatonville, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2009 · N28425 · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's inadequate in-flight fuel management. Contributing to the accident was the airplane's lack of an interconnected fuel vent system. - [NTSB SEA06CA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA014.md): Aeronca 7AC · Yelm, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 27, 2005 · N85534 · Substantial damage > The complete loss of engine power during the initial climb for undetermined reasons, and the excessive descent rate during the ensuing forced landing. - [NTSB SEA05CA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05CA166.md): Luscombe 8A · Otis Orchards, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 7, 2005 · N2094K · Substantial damage > The pilot's loss of directional control as a result of excessive braking while landing, which resulted in the nose over. - [NTSB SEA03LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA081.md): Luscombe 8A · Colville, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2003 · N1977B · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions on landing. A contributing factor was a crosswind. - [NTSB SEA01LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA065.md): Piper J3C-65 · Seattle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 2001 · N30616 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to visually detect the barricade, resulting in a collision with the barricade. Factors included the barricade, and inadequate information on the ATIS broadcast. - [NTSB SEA00LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA185.md): Rowe Pietenpol · Raymond, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2000 · N5079R · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain an airspeed above power-off stall speed (Vso) while attempting a forced landing after a total loss of engine power, and his failure to move the fuel selector switch to the 'ON' position prior to takeoff. Factors include the… - [NTSB SEA00LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA178.md): Luscombe 8A · Tacoma, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2000 · N77948 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for winds and his failure to maintain directional control. Factors include a gusting crosswind. - [NTSB SEA99LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA055.md): Piper J-3 · Vancouver, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1999 · N48612 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot of the other aircraft to maintain clearance from the pilot's stationary aircraft. - [NTSB SEA97LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA150.md): Corben Junior ACE · East Wenatchee, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1997 · N9017 · Substantial damage > The dual student's improper attempt to abort the takeoff and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight. - [NTSB SEA96LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA215.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Arlington, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1996 · N8809 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > inadequate visual lookout by the pilot of the Piper J3, and failure of the flight instructor in the Bellance to ensure that clearance was maintained from the other moving aircraft. Factors relating to the accident were: the inherent visual restrictions… - [NTSB SEA96LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA135.md): Aeronca 7AC · Vancouver, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1996 · N81966 · Substantial damage > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during take-off, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve and subsequent dragging of the right wing. The pilot's lack of experience in the make/model of aircraft was a related factor. - [NTSB SEA96LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA057.md): Luscombe 8A · Puyallup, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 1996 · N71836 · Substantial damage > the owner's failure to comply with requirements for annual inspections of the airplane, and the debonding of the right brake lining and subsequent jamming of the lining into the right main wheel. - [NTSB SEA95LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA098.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Vancouver, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1995 · N96202 · Substantial damage > Carburetor heat was not used and aircraft control was not maintained. Factors to the accident were: the flight instructor's diverted attention, and carburetor icing conditions. - [NTSB SEA95FA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95FA072.md): Aeronca 7AC · Brush Prairie, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1995 · N85094 · Destroyed > Undetermined. - [NTSB SEA94LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA079.md): Kelley Stits SA6B · Snohomish, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 1994 · N4696 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed. Factors include a pole off the departure end of the runway. - [NTSB SEA93LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA111.md): Aeronca 7AC · Walla Walla, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1993 · N81829 · Substantial damage > The premature landing flare by the pilot which resulted in a hard landing and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed above stall speed during the balked landing. - [NTSB SEA92LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA188.md): Luscombe 8A · Snoqualmie, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1992 · N71183 · Destroyed > The pilot's not maintaining control of the aircraft because of incapacitation resulting from both hypoglycemia/diet and loss of consciousness. - [NTSB SEA92LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA060.md): Luscombe 8A · Vancouver, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1992 · N1127B · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper rate of descent. - [NTSB SEA92LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA038.md): Taylorcraft BC-12D · Chehalis, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 1992 · N39298 · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to attain the proper touchdown point for landing. A factor relating to the accident was the poor braking conditions on the wet grass strip. - [NTSB SEA89LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA101.md): Taylorcraft BC-12D · Vancouver, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1989 · N96202 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing ground roll, resulting in a ground loop and nose over. The crosswind is considered to be a contributing factor to the accident. - [NTSB SEA89LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA089.md): Champion 7GCB · Copalis Beach, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 1989 · N8978R · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to perform the necessary preflight planning and preparation which resulted in the selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. Contributing to the accident was the soft sand bar. - [NTSB SEA88LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA161.md): Piper J3C-65 · Shelton, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1988 · N8370H · Substantial damage > The pilot reported a complete loss of power in cruise flight while ferrying an aircraft to its home base after an annual inspection. The pilot landed in a small field of rye crop. The pilot stated that the size of the field precluded a normal approach. The… - [NTSB SEA88LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA110.md): Aeronca O58B · Bremerton, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1988 · N49203 · Substantial damage > During cruise, eng lost power. Plt attempted to restore power with no success; eng power was surging but less than enough to sustain flight. Forced landing was executed into rough terrain. Inspection revealed fuel selector deteriorated by age and use. The… - [NTSB SEA86LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA226.md): Hegsted S16B · Kelso, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1986 · N10LH · Substantial damage > The student pilot was on final when the engine ceased operating. A forced landing was accomplished with touchdown being about 100 yards short of the runway. A hard landing was made with the aircraft coming to rest inverted. The needle valve to the carburetor… - [NTSB SEA86LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA214.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Cusick, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1986 · N95913 · Substantial damage > The pilot was performing as a barnstormer close to a local fair. After completion of several low passes the pilot was attempting to make a steep 180 degree turn to a landing. The turn was completed at insufficient altitude to recover and the aircraft struck… - [NTSB SEA86LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA189.md): Luscombe 8A · Rosalia, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1986 · N1886B · Substantial damage > During climb out the acft entered a departure stall. The acfts left wing dropped and the acft came to rest 90 degrees from its departure heading. This acft has no stall warning system. - [NTSB SEA86LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA077.md): Aeronca 7AC · East Sound, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 1986 · N84842 · Substantial damage > Upon rollout, a loss of directional control occurred during a wind gust. The pilot elected to go-around. Shortly after lift off, the main gear of the aircraft struck VASI lights. The aircraft then struck the ground. - [NTSB SEA85LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA232.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Lopez Island, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1985 · N95515 · Substantial damage > Shortly after takeoff the acft's eng ceased operating for unknown reasons. During the landing rollout, the acft struck a fence and nosed over. - [NTSB SEA85LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA219.md): Aeronca 7AC · Ridgefield, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1985 · N84844 · Substantial damage > The acft stalled at an alt of aprx 15 AGL and contacted the terrain hard during a landing at a pvt airstrip. The acft does not have a stall warning system. The plt stated that he should have maintained a proper airspeed. - [NTSB SEA85FA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85FA212.md): Luscombe 8A · Renton, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1985 · N2073K · Destroyed > The inexperienced, low time student pilot reported a gradual loss of power while operating his luscobe 8A aircraft on a personal, local flight. The aircraft was equipped with a stromberg carburetor whose mixture was permanently wired full open and power was… - [NTSB SEA85FA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85FA171.md): Piper J3-C-65 · Goose Prairie, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1985 · N70691 · Destroyed > The acft contacted trees while the plt was performing low level passes over a boy scout camp. Witnesses reported the plt made three passes over the camp and during one of those passes, the plt dropped a bag of candy bars to the scouts. The fourth, during… - [NTSB SEA85LYE01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LYE01.md): Luscombe 8A · Cheney, WA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Feb 16, 1985 · N28833 · Substantial damage > Acft was found abandoned after sustaining substantial damage in apparent lndg attempt in snow-covered marsh. Presumed pilot had expired student certificate and had registered acft to self under an alias. Circumstances of mishap unknown. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?engine=17003&state=WA&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" = 'WA' 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=WA --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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