# NTSB investigations: Continental A&C65 series, 1989

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 CHI90LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA058.md): Aeronca 11AC · Chillicothe, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1989 · N3647E · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the student pilot, which resulted in a landing on a slick runway, and his failure to maintain directional control during the landing, which resulted in his inability to maintain runway alignment. Contributing factors were: the…
- [NTSB MKC90FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90FA038.md): Piper J3C-65 · Lynch, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1989 · N6874H · Destroyed
  > Airspeed was not maintained by the pilot resulting in a stall/spin.
- [NTSB CHI90LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA038.md): Taylorcraft BC12D · Millbury, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1989 · N43416 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to properly secure the aircraft and/or adequately brief the passenger (student pilot), and inadvertent bumping of the throttle by the passenger.
- [NTSB NYC90LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA019.md): Luscombe 8A · Windham, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1989 · N1160K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to achieve proper lift-off speed.
- [NTSB LAX90LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA006.md): Piper J-2 · Santa Ynez, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1989 · N6677C · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to adequately secure the aircraft before hand propping the engine.
- [NTSB LAX90LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA003.md): Aeronca 11AC · Penn Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1989 · N85837 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the landing roll-out, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. Uneven terrain beside the runway was a factor.
- [NTSB ATL89LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA211.md): Aeronca 7AC · Screven, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1989 · N82705 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of maintenance personnel to correct right brake adjustment problems during brake repairs which led to a failure of the right brake, and the pilot's delay in taking remedial action to correct the veering initiated by the brake failure.
- [NTSB MKC89LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA192.md): Pietenpol AIR Camper B4A · Horatio, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1989 · N10GF · Substantial damage
  > Improper use of carburetor heat by the pilot, which resulted in carburetor ice. A factor related to the accident was: carburetor icing conditions.
- [NTSB ANC89LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA157.md): Piper PA-11 · Igushik, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1989 · N4760M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot selected unsuitable terrain for a landing. Soft terrain was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB SEA89LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA158.md): Piper PA-15 · Independence, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1989 · N4549H · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the landing, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop and subsequent overload failure of the left main gear. A factor related to the accident was: improper flare by the pilot.
- [NTSB BFO89LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO89LA077.md): Taylorcraft BC-65 · Leonardtown, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1989 · N24463 · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot by not assuring that the acft was properly secured, or that someone was at the controls while he was hand propping the engine. A related factor was the pilot's improper adjustment of the throttle cable.
- [NTSB MIA89LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA208.md): Aeronca 7AC · Homestead, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1989 · N60FU · Substantial damage
  > Improper repair of the fuel cap (seal) by the pilot, which resulted in a blocked fuel system (cap) vent and subsequent fuel starvation, and his failure to see-and-avoid the telephone line. The telephone (transmission) line was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB NYC89LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA170.md): Luscombe 8A · Ithaca, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1989 · N71793 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of control on takeoff due to improper takeoff techniques.
- [NTSB ANC89LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA121.md): Piper J-3 · Parker Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1989 · N27024 · Substantial damage
  > Improper preflight planning by the pilot and his failure to attain and/or maintain adequate speed, which resulted in a stall/mush after lift-off.
- [NTSB LAX89LA335](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA335.md): Luscombe 8A · Napa, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1989 · N77969 · Destroyed
  > Suicide.
- [NTSB MKC89LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA151.md): Piper J3 "CUB" · Morrilton, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1989 · N1414N · Substantial damage
  > The abrupt handling of the airplane by the pilot. He failed to maintain airspeed and inadvertantly stalled and spun the airplane at an altitude insufficient for recovery.
- [NTSB NYC89LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA153.md): Taylorcraft BC-12D · Newport, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1989 · N43562 · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft fuel supply was contaminated by water and the pilot's inadequate preflight.
- [NTSB SEA89LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA185.md): Aeronca 65-C · New Meadows, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1989 · N22137 · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel.
- [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 MKC89LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA120.md): Aeronca 7AC · Alexandria, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1989 · N85459 · Substantial damage
  > That proper starting procedures were not followed by the pilot in command and the aircraft was not tied down.
- [NTSB LAX89LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA209.md): Aeronca 50F · Ontario, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1989 · N23954 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to compensate for existing wind conditions, resulting in the inability to maintain a climb.
- [NTSB SEA89LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA090.md): Stits SA-3A · Jackpot, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1989 · N2278P · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate wind compensation by the pilot. Contributing to the accident were gusty grosswinds.
- [NTSB BFO89LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO89LA034.md): Aeronca 7AC · Indian Head, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 1989 · N85715 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot failed to maintained directional control during recovery from a hard landing.
- [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 SEA89LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA084.md): Luscombe 8A · Battle Mountain, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 1989 · N2943K · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate compensation for wind condition by the pilot. Contributing to the accident were wind gusts encountered during landing flare.
- [NTSB CHI89LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA086.md): Porterfield CP-55 · Tecumseh, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1989 · N32340 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's inadequate preflight operatins, which failed to detect the presence of water contamination in the fuel system, and resulted in the substantial loss of power and subsequent forced landing. The aircraft encountered soft, loose soil during the forced…
- [NTSB FTW89FA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89FA091.md): Aeronca 11AC · Paradise, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 4, 1989 · N3226E · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, and failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient airspeed during the forced landing, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB LAX89LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA162.md): Aeronca 7AC · Santa Paula, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 1989 · N84745 · Substantial damage
  > The pilots improper use of carburetor heat in conditions that were conducive to the formation of carburetor ice.
- [NTSB MIA89LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA129.md): Luscombe 8A · St Augustine, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1989 · N311P · Substantial damage
  > Fuel contamination. A related factor was the tree.
- [NTSB NYC89LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA045.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Gorham, ME · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 1989 · N43561 · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed when he diverted his attention during a low pass and allowed the aircraft to enter a stall/spin. The unfavorable wind was a factor.
- [NTSB ANC89LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA064.md): Piper PA-11 · Beluga Mountain, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 1989 · N4620M · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for an off-airport landing and takeoff. The uneven terrain (with a snow berm) was a related factor.
- [NTSB FTW89LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA069.md): Aeronca 7AC · Catoosa, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1989 · N1790E · Substantial damage
  > Carburetor ice and improper use of carburetor heat. Factors related to the occurrence were: carburetor icing conditions and rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB NYC89LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA090.md): Taylorcraft L-2M · Olcott, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 1989 · N60201 · Destroyed
  > The inattentiveness of the pilot to maintain airspeed while turning base leg for landing which resulted in a stall and subsequent collision with a hangar.
- [NTSB FTW89LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA045.md): Piper J-3C-65 · Richards, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 1989 · N6675H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation in disregarding wind information. Contributing to the accident were the gusting crosswind conditions and the pilot's overconfidence in personal ability.
- [NTSB SEA89FA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89FA041.md): Aeronca O-58B · Minden, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 29, 1989 · N48688 · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed and airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the mountainous terrain and mountain wave conditions.

## 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 year(c."eventDate") = 1989
  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&year=1989

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