# NTSB investigations: Continental A&C65 series, WI 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 2 · 83 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB CEN27LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN27LA031.md): Aeronca 65CA · Hartford, WI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Oct 24, 2026 · N34402 · Substantial damage - [NTSB CEN26LA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA277.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Boyceville, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Aug 2, 2026 · N43665 · Substantial damage > On August 2, 2026, about 1223 central daylight time, a Taylorcraft BC12-D airplane, N43665 was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Boyceville, Wisconsin. Both the pilot and passenger were seriously injured. The airplane was operated… - [NTSB CEN25LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA249.md): Piper J3C-65 · Howard, WI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 13, 2025 · N88220 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while on approach to land. - [NTSB CEN23LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA229.md): Piper J3C-65 · Salem, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 5, 2023 · N42220 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and the left main landing gear collapse. - [NTSB CEN21LA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA324.md): Aeronca 7AC · Rhinelander, WI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 15, 2021 · N84318 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing. - [NTSB CEN20FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20FA008.md): Aeronca 7AC · Green Bay, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Oct 17, 2019 · N82308 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s low final approach path and his failure to see and avoid a truck traveling on a roadway, which resulted in a collision with the truck. - [NTSB CEN18LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA038.md): Piper / Laudeman J3C 65 · Palmyra, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 2017 · N11188 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s inadvertent pulling of the fuel shutoff valve, which resulted in a total loss of engine power and a subsequent forced landing into trees. Contributing to the pilot’s inadvertent pulling of the fuel shutoff valve were habit patterns he had… - [NTSB GAA17CA523](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA523.md): Taylorcraft BC12 · Redgranite, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 7, 2017 · N95356 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. - [NTSB CEN14CA362](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA362.md): Aeronca 65CA · Pulaski, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 12, 2014 · N36562 · Substantial damage > The student pilot's improper flight control inputs resulting in a loss of control during the landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action. - [NTSB CEN14CA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA132.md): Taylorcraft BC12 D · Hartford, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 8, 2014 · N43955 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and failure to inspect the runway before departure. - [NTSB CHI07CA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA101.md): Luscombe 8A · Chippewa Falls, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 15, 2007 · N28428 · Substantial damage > The pilot intentionally leaving the airplane unoccupied during the engine start, which resulted in the unoccupied airplane traversing into a cornfield. A factor was the rough/uneven cornfield. - [NTSB CHI06CA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA247.md): Piper J-3C-65 · Bayfield, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 27, 2006 · N76JS · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering which resulted in a stall. A factor associated with the accident was the low altitude at which the airplane stalled. - [NTSB CHI05CA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA167.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Palmyra, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 2, 2005 · N95145 · Substantial damage > Loss of directional control by the dual student and delayed remedial action by the flight instructor resulting in the airplane nosing over. - [NTSB CHI05LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA091.md): Aeronca 7AC · Wautoma, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 2005 · N82051 · Substantial damage > The inadvertent stall and low airspeed by the pilot-in-command while maneuvering. Additional causes were the low altitude when the stall occurred and excessive takeoff weight by the pilot-in-command. - [NTSB CHI03LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA093.md): Luscombe 8A · Sturtevant, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 2003 · N45799 · Substantial damage > The student pilot's abrupt liftoff resulting in his failure to maintain adequate airspeed followed by a stall. Also causal was the instructor's inadequate supervision. - [NTSB CHI01LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA177.md): Taylorcraft DCO-65 · Kenosha, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2001 · N46215 · Destroyed > the inadvertent stall by the pilot. The low altitude was a contributing factor. - [NTSB CHI99LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA005.md): Piper J3C-65 · New Holstein, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1998 · N70880 · Substantial damage > the pilot-in-command's intentional low altitude maneuver and his ostentatious display. A factor was his allowing the airplane to enter an inadvertent stall. - [NTSB CHI98LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA019.md): Piper J3L-65 · Reeseville, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1997 · N33252 · Substantial damage > failure of the normal braking system, due to a low level of brake fluid. Factors relating to the accident were: inadequate inspection of the aircraft by other maintenance personnel, the pilot's failure to check the brakes after brake maintenance/inspection,… - [NTSB CHI96LA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA262.md): Piper PA-J3C · Camp Lake, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1996 · N3445K · Substantial damage > seizure of the number 2 piston. Inadequate maintenance was a related factor. - [NTSB CHI96LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA222.md): Piper J3C-90 · Racine, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1996 · N77563 · Destroyed > was improper remdial action by the pilot after encountering a stall when the elevator back pressure was not removed and the ailerons were positioned for a right bank by that increasing the airplane's left yaw/roll action. Factors in this accident were a stall… - [NTSB CHI96LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA078.md): Piper J3C-65 · Mount Horeb, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 1996 · N1412N · No damage > failure of the pilot to see-and-avoid the pedestrian. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's inadequate preflight preparation, his landing on a closed airstrip, and the snow covered terrain. - [NTSB CHI95LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA084.md): Aeronca 11AC · Kenosha, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 1995 · N9025E · Substantial damage > the student's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. - [NTSB CHI94LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA158.md): Aeronca 11AC · Montello, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 1994 · N9462E · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. A factor related to the accident was the crosswind. - [NTSB CHI93LA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA293.md): Aeronca 7AC · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1993 · N81598 · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command's not maintaining directional control. Factors include a crosswind, the pilot-in-command's not attaining compensation for wind conditions, and his lack of experience in this type of airplane. - [NTSB CHI93LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA236.md): Aeronca 7AC · Waukesha, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1993 · N83429 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed above a stall. - [NTSB CHI92LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA158.md): Aeronca O-58B · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1992 · N47373 · Substantial damage > The inadequate inspection by other maintenance personnel, and an inadequate preflight inspection by the pilot in command. A factor contributing to the accident was the reversal of the aileron cables. - [NTSB CHI91LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA229.md): Luscombe 8A · Lake Geneva, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1991 · N28580 · Substantial damage > Aircraft control was not maintained by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were a quartering tailwind. - [NTSB CHI90LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA210.md): Piper J-3 CUB · Clay Banks, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1990 · N1455N · Substantial damage > Pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout during the descent. Contributing factors are the pilot's poor weather evaluation, and continued VFR flight into IFR conditions. - [NTSB CHI88LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA142.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Kenosha, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1988 · N84405 · Substantial damage > The pilot was picking up the aircraft after being serviced when approximately 20 minutes after taking off the engine quit. The pilot was forced to make an emergency landing in a field. During the landing sequence the aircraft contacted some trees at the edge… - [NTSB CHI88LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA140.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Portage, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1988 · N44753 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > During taxi from landing the pilot failed to maintain adequate visual lookout and taxied onto a runway in front of an aircraft on its landing roll. The pilot stated that as he approached the other runway his visibility was restricted by a stand of trees, and… - [NTSB CHI87LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA102.md): Luscombe 8A · Merrill, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 1987 · N25333 · Substantial damage > Aircraft lost power on takeoff and plt made a forced landng in a rough field. The left main gear collapsed and substantial damage to the outer two feet of the right wing was sustained. Inspection of the aircraft after the accident did not disclose cause of… - [NTSB CHI87LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA075.md): Aeronca 11AC · Dodgeville, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 1987 · N86079 · Substantial damage > While taxiing after landing on runway 12, a tailwind was encountered. The acft spun around, slid backwards off the rwy, down a steep embankment and struck a large rock. The plt reported winds from 270 degrees at 12 knots gusting to 18 knots. - [NTSB CHI87LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA055.md): Piper J3C-65 · Harrison Twp., WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1986 · N37926 · Destroyed > During cruise flt the plt attempted to add power and carb heat with no immediate response in eng power. The plt then tried to make an emergency landing in a field but did not have sufficient altitude and airspeed. The acft collided with trees. The plt… - [NTSB CHI85FEP02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85FEP02.md): Neyman-Pietenpol GN-2 · Brodhead, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jul 25, 1985 · N13708 · Destroyed > The acft was observed making steep turns at about 500 ft AGL just prior to the acdnt. One witness stated that the airspeed was decaying during these turns & the acft stalled while in a steep bank. Reportedly, the acft began spinning, then the plt stopped the… - [NTSB CHI85FA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85FA176.md): Cessna R182 · Prairie Dusac, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1985 · N4707T · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > This midair collision occurred approx 2 mi NE of sauk-Prairie apt. The pilots of the Cessna were in a climbing right departure turn at approx 1600 ft MSL heading approx 120 deg when a collsion occurred with a Piper heading approx 270 deg and descending. One… - [NTSB CHI85FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85FA021.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Kiel, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1984 · N43833 · Destroyed > Witnesses observed acft performing aerobatics during demo flight prior to prospective sale of acft to buyer/pax. A plt/witness observed the acft executing slow speed stalls and enter a spin from an altitude of about 1000 ft. recovery was accomplished at about… - [NTSB CHI84LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA162.md): Taylorcraft DCO-65 · Palmyra, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1984 · N47583 · Substantial damage > The pilot lost control of the acft on the landing flare & collided with a tree. The acft was blown to the left of the rwy & before he could execute a go-around the propeller struck some high brush alongside the rwy. The plt pulled power off, landed in rough… - [NTSB CHI81DEP39](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81DEP39.md): Luscombe 8A · Egg Harbor, WI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 19, 1981 · N21996 · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI81DEP13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81DEP13.md): Volksplane VP-1 · Weston, WI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 22, 1981 · N3875 · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI81DER12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81DER12.md): Piper J3C-65 · Long Lake, WI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 18, 1981 · N1459N · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI79FA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79FA053.md): Aeronca 11AC · Chippewa Falls, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jun 25, 1979 · N9408E · Destroyed - [NTSB CHI77DEP40](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77DEP40.md): Bellanca 7AC · Kaukauna, WI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 26, 1977 · N85118 · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI77DEP34](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77DEP34.md): Aeronca 7AC · Waunakee, WI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 6, 1977 · N1162E · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI77FA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77FA015.md): Aeronca 7AC · Freedom, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Dec 15, 1976 · N2973E · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI76DEP34](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI76DEP34.md): Piper J3C · Cottage Grove, WI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 3, 1976 · N30714 · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI76DEP23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI76DEP23.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Chambers Isle, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jan 25, 1976 · N95927 · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI76FEP01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI76FEP01.md): Luscombe 8A · Montello, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jul 4, 1975 · N77887 · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI75FEP46](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI75FEP46-201281.md): Luscombe 8A · Burlington, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 14, 1975 · N45974 · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI75AC086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI75AC086.md): Piper PA-16 · Janesville, WI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 10, 1975 · N5382H · 2 aircraft · Minor damage - [NTSB CHI75DEP48](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI75DEP48.md): Luscombe 8A · Hales Corners, WI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 13, 1975 · N2704K · Substantial damage Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?engine=17003&state=WI&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" = 'WI' 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=WI --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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