# NTSB investigations: Continental A&C65 series, WV

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 ERA23LA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA275.md): Aeronca 11AC · Pence Springs, WV · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 23, 2023 · N9543E · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB ERA15LA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA287.md): Piper J3C 65 · Southside, WV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2015 · N92653 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s exhaustion of the airplane’s fuel supply, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the outcome was the pilot’s failure to secure the engine before the forced landing.
- [NTSB ERA09CA390](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA390.md): Piper J3C · South Charleston, WV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 8, 2009 · N88025 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control during the attempted go-around.
- [NTSB ERA09LA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA348.md): Aeronca 7AC · Fairmont, WV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2009 · N7544E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate use of the checklist.
- [NTSB NYC05LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA049.md): Aeronca 65CA · Ravenswood, WV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 2005 · N33779 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control while landing. A factor in this accident was the crosswind condition.
- [NTSB IAD01LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA050.md): Piper J3-C65 · Clarksburg, WV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 2001 · N78521 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to perform fuel consumption calculations and incorrect positioning of the fuel tank selector, which resulted in fuel starvation of the engine.
- [NTSB IAD96LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA099.md): Aeronca L-3B · Morgantown, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1996 · N46634 · Substantial damage
  > An inadequate maintenance/annual inspection and failure of the muffler which resulted in melted insulation on the magneto 'P' leads and subsequent loss of engine power. A related factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB BFO89LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO89LA010.md): Piper J3C-65 · Dublin, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1988 · N88054 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot was attempting to hand prop his acft without any assistance. He stated he chocked both the front and back of the right main gear. After several unsuccessful attempts the engine finally started. The acft ran at what the pilot described as sounding…
- [NTSB BFO88LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO88LA055.md): Aeronca 7AC · Capon Bridge, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1988 · N1841E · Substantial damage
  > Loss of power because of carburetor ice which obstructed airflow to the engine. The aircraft nosed over on landing because of soft terrain and high grass. The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat is a contributing factor.
- [NTSB ATL83LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA217.md): Aeronca 7AC · Shinnston, WV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1983 · N3511E · Substantial damage
  > The instructor (CFI) was providing takeoff & landing instructions to his son, a student plt. After making a takeoff & landing, they took off again on rwy 22. At lift-off, the CFI noticed a Cessna 180 being taxied for takeoff. At aprx 300 ft AGL, they made a…
- [NTSB NYC72FGM43](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC72FGM43.md): Aeronca 7AC · New Cumbrlnd, WV · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 29, 1972 · N83075 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD71DIJ24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD71DIJ24.md): Taylorcraft BC12C · Frankford, WV · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 27, 1971 · N43909 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD71FIG17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD71FIG17-158451.md): Taylorcraft BC-65 · Fort Ashby, WV · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Oct 17, 1970 · N26644 · Destroyed
- [NTSB IAD70F0101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD70F0101.md): Piper J-3 · Glendale, WV · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Oct 19, 1969 · N21631 · Destroyed
- [NTSB IAD70D0077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD70D0077.md): Aeronca 7AC · Talcott, WV · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 22, 1969 · N83410 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DIA70F0028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DIA70F0028.md): Champion 7AC · Charles Town, WV · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jul 4, 1969 · N83944 · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC66F0673](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC66F0673.md): Aeronca 7AC · Union, WV · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Mar 21, 1966 · N2732E · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC66D0182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC66D0182.md): Aeronca 7AC · Pickens, WV · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 23, 1965 · N1766E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC65A0143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC65A0143.md): Luscombe 8A · 2e Littleton, WV · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jun 7, 1965 · N72044 · Destroyed

## 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" = 'WV' 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=WV

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