# NTSB investigations: Continental A&C65 series, 2000

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 FTW01LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA027.md): Luscombe 8A · Antlers, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 2000 · N45537 · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power resulting from carburetor icing conditions.
- [NTSB NYC01LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA031.md): Piper J3C-65 · Middletown, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 2000 · N33538 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA01LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA022.md): Horne Bowers Flybaby · Greer, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 2000 · N4041A · Substantial damage
  > A runway overrun as a result of the pilot's failure to maintain proper approach speed and landing touch down point.
- [NTSB ANC01LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA013.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Juneau, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 2000 · N96920 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane, and his inadequate preflight planning/preparation. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area.
- [NTSB MIA01LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA002.md): Harwell/Gardner WAG-AERO Cubby · Stockbridge, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 2000 · N909GH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a visual lookout during a forced landing resulting in an on-ground collision with a berm on landing roll out. Contributing to the accident was a reported loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW00LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA272.md): Porterfield LP65 · Corsicana, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2000 · N25563 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to refuel the airplane, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL00LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA094.md): Luscombe 8A · Homosassa, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2000 · N2234K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions and subsequently exhausting his fuel supply. Factors were his failure to obtain a weather briefing, the weather conditions which included clouds and obscuration, the residence and the…
- [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 NYC00LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA264.md): Aeronca 11AC-991 · Gettysburg, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 2000 · N9354E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane after landing which resulted in the inadvertent ground loop.
- [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 FTW00LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA247.md): Aeronca BL7-AC · Hot Springs, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2000 · N83866 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control during landing. A factor was the wind gusts.
- [NTSB ANC00LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA102.md): Piper J-3 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2000 · N88283 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel system, the airplane's lack of the required center fuel tank quick drain, and the pilot's inadequate preflight.
- [NTSB FTW00LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA230.md): Aeronca 65-CA · Liberty Hill, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2000 · N33783 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadvertent activation of the left rudder control, which resulted in a loss of control while in cruise flight.
- [NTSB CHI00LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA205.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Decatur, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2000 · N5080M · Substantial damage
  > the left main landing gear brake was locked during landing. A factor associated with the accident was the uneven terrain on which the landing was made.
- [NTSB ANC00LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA089.md): Aeronca 11BC · Wasilla, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2000 · N9359E · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat, and an inadvertent stall. A factor associated with the accident was the existence of carburetor icing conditions.
- [NTSB MIA00LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA220.md): Aeronca 65-TC · Harris, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2000 · N29416 · Substantial damage
  > The unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot while descending for a forced landing. Contributing to the accident was the partial loss of engine power due a blocked fuel line resulting in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CHI00FA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FA170.md): Aeronca 7AC · Lakeville, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2000 · N81681 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot not maintaining aircraft control and the stall/spin she encountered during the approach on base to final. A factor was the pilot passenger not detecting the remedial action needed to correct the aircraft's nose up attitude during the approach.
- [NTSB ATL00LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA067.md): Aeronca 11AC · Tylertown, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2000 · N85861 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of directional control due to separation of the tail-wheel spring assembly. A factor was the ditch which run adjacent to the runway.
- [NTSB DEN00LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA107.md): Luscombe 8E · Santa Fe, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2000 · N25222 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft. A factor was gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB ANC00LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA067.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Ninilchik, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2000 · N95250 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the take-off run. Factors associated with the accident were rough/uneven, soft terrain.
- [NTSB FTW00LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA174.md): Luscombe 8A · Greenville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 2000 · N45880 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop.
- [NTSB ANC00LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA065.md): Taylorcraft BC-12D · Nenana, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 2000 · N43863 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during landing. A factor in this accident was the tailwind.
- [NTSB MIA00LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA159.md): Richard Shaffer Aircamper GN-1 · Florence, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 2000 · N2308C · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control after takeoff resulting in the uncontrolled descent and impact on a closed runway.
- [NTSB MIA00LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA158.md): Piper J-3 · Boca Raton, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 2000 · N70546 · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons that resulted in a forced landing and substantial damage to the aircraft.
- [NTSB CHI00LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA122.md): Cunningham Pietenpol Aircamper · Boone, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2000 · N899TC · Substantial damage
  > the pilot not maintaining directional control. Factors were the gusts and the fence.
- [NTSB NYC00LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA113.md): Piper J3C-65 · Lanconia, NH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 2000 · N42383 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB ANC00LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA046.md): Piper J3C-65 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 2000 · N88472 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area. A factor associated with the accident was a frozen puddle.
- [NTSB IAD00FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00FA034.md): Taylorcraft BC12D-4-85 · Dameron, MD · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2000 · N43459 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the float landing gear system due to non-standard repairs, improper modifications, and corrosion.
- [NTSB CHI00LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA099.md): Aeronca 11AC · Ft. Leavenworth, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 2000 · N9570E · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > the pilot of N51933 did not see and maintain clearance from N9570E. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot of N51933's restricted forward visibility during the landing due to the tailwheel configuration. An additional factor was the pilot of…
- [NTSB MIA00LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA110.md): Aeronca-Bubeck Irving BUBECK-AERONCA · Merritt Island, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 2000 · N6030T · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructors inadequate supervision of the dual student resulting in the student pushing forward on the control stick during a bounced landing until the aircraft impacted the runway, bounced, landed hard, and broke the main landing gear.
- [NTSB NYC00LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA091.md): Aeronca 7AC · Pawling, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 2000 · N474HH · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX00LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA113.md): Luscombe 8A · Selma, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 2000 · N1544K · Substantial damage
  > The failure and separation of the right landing gear axle during taxi from landing for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW00LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA061.md): Taylorcraft DCO-65 · Sherman, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 2000 · N48634 · Substantial damage
  > A jammed carburetor needle which resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent hard forced landing after takeoff. Contributing factors were the fence, trees, and pilot's maneuver to avoid these objects.

## 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") = 2000
  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=2000

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