# Fatal NTSB investigations: Continental A&C75 series

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.

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## Latest cases

- [NTSB ERA25FA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25FA253.md): Ercoupe 415 · Gallatin, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Jul 2, 2025 · N93985 · Substantial damage
  > On July 2, 2025, about 1300 central daylight time, an Ercoupe 415-C, N93985, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Gallatin, Tennessee. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…
- [NTSB CEN23FA369](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23FA369.md): Piper J5A · Iola, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Aug 19, 2023 · N35417 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane after landing on a grass taxiway with a tailwind, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB CEN23FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23FA059.md): Engineering & Research Ercoupe 415-C · Corning, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 5, 2022 · N99345 · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from obstructions during a go-around, which resulted in impact with powerlines, a tree, and the ground.
- [NTSB ERA23FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23FA060.md): Detrick Donald G Detrick DA-2 · Oak Hill, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Nov 15, 2022 · N4307Q · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a tree.
- [NTSB ERA20LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA183.md): Ercoupe 415 · Rogersville, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 15, 2020 · N3956H · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath on approach, which resulted in an inflight collision with trees and terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s use of an impairing medication.
- [NTSB CEN12FA616](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA616.md): Piper J3C-65 · Kingsland, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2012 · N70108 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed following a partial loss of engine power resulting from an engine intake valve that became stuck open. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to operate the airplane when a required maintenance…
- [NTSB ERA11LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA014.md): Engineering & Research Ercoupe 415-D · Lawrenceville, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 2010 · N89331 · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate maintenance performed on the airplane, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the corrosion within the carburetor.
- [NTSB CEN09LA466](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA466.md): Luscombe 8C · Mount Carmel, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2009 · N37080 · Substantial damage
  > The reason for this accident was not determined.
- [NTSB CEN09FA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA243.md): Engineering and Research 415C · Sandwich, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2009 · N87384 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to execute an immediate forced landing to a suitable field and the engine's partial loss of power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB MIA08LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA164.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Arcaida, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2008 · N94339 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper climb rate after takeoff.
- [NTSB SEA07LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA090.md): Burton Fly Baby · Arlington, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2007 · N101LX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot exceeding the design stress limits of the aircraft while maneuvering in intentional aerobatics.
- [NTSB NYC07LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA008.md): Flynn William Pazmany PL-4 · Fredricksburg, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2006 · N640F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's intentional low altitude maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ATL05LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05LA078.md): Earnest Jodel D-9 · Memphis, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 2005 · N5164J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of distance/altitude, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in a stall and subsequent undershoot.
- [NTSB DFW05FA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05FA065.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Alexandria, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 2005 · N99452 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control while maneuvering to land.
- [NTSB ATL02FA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02FA101.md): Luscombe LL-8-E · Olar, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 17, 2002 · N71344 · Destroyed
  > The in-flight separation of the elevator push-pull control tube that resulted in a loss of flight control and subsequent collision with the ground.
- [NTSB FTW01FA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01FA151.md): Ercoupe 415-CD · McAlester, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2001 · N3962H · Destroyed
  > the inadvertent stall by the pilot-in-command.
- [NTSB NYC00LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA134.md): Hing FLY Baby 1A · Keymar, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 2000 · N2685 · Destroyed
  > An overload failure of both flying wires, on the underside of the right wing, while the airplane was climbing, due to improper balance between the two flying wires, by unknown person(s).
- [NTSB NYC98FA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98FA107.md): Ercoupe ERCO-415C · New Lisbon, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 16, 1998 · N3230H · Destroyed
  > Detonation within the No. 2 cylinder resulting in melting and breaching of the piston, and the pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. Contributing factors were the uphill terrain encountered during the landing and the visual perception…
- [NTSB SEA92LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA039.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Hansville, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 1992 · N86964 · Destroyed
  > The inadequate preflight preparation and improper inflight decision by the student pilot who was not qualified to conduct the flight. A factor relating to the accident was the adverse weather conditions.
- [NTSB CHI91FA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91FA305.md): Ercoupe Ercoupe 415-D · Emmett, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1991 · N99283 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's exceeding the design limits of the aircraft, which resulted in an inflight breakup.
- [NTSB SEA91FA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91FA121.md): Taylorcraft BC-12-D · Naches, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1991 · N39976 · Destroyed
  > The in flight physical incapacitation of the pilot in command.
- [NTSB SEA91LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA033.md): Erco 415-C · Ola, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 1990 · N3522H · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude for terrain clearance. Also causal was the pilot's impairment due to alcohol. Contributing factors were the night light condition and the hilly terrain.
- [NTSB MIA90FA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90FA168.md): Erco 415-C · Huntersville, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1990 · N2436H · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot in command to maintain airspeed.
- [NTSB ATL89LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA146.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Troy, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 1989 · N99766 · Destroyed
  > An undetermined powerplant problem, which resulted in a loss of engine power, and the pilot/mechanic's failure to assure the aircraft was properly inspected before flight. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's delay in making a precautionary…
- [NTSB LAX88DUQ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88DUQ01.md): Stits Elkins 85 · Camarillo, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Oct 25, 1987 · N72P · Substantial damage
  > During the starting procedures for a local flight, the pilot had chocked the wheels and was hand-propping the engine. After several tries, the engine started. The airplane jumped the chocks and the pilot moved to the right wing, attempting to stop the…
- [NTSB ATL86FA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86FA242.md): Luscombe 8C · Lavonia, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1986 · N39068 · Destroyed
  > The pilot had been diagnosed as having a brain tumor and was taking 300 mg of dilantin daily for the giloma. He suffered a grand mal seizure about two months before the accident. His mother stated that the pilot told her during a telephone conversation that…
- [NTSB ATL86FLQ06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86FLQ06.md): Bernard Sonerai II · Trenton, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Aug 5, 1986 · N325WB · Destroyed
  > Witnesses reported seeing the acft spin to ground impact with a section of the right wing hanging. Post accident exam revealed the outboard half (aprx 4 ft) of the right wing was bent aprx 120 degrees to the inside half of the right wing. Monnett experimental…
- [NTSB ANC85FA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85FA163.md): Cessna 180H · Mt. Palmer, AK · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1985 · N417GP · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > Aircraft collided with Cessna 180 and crashed on mountain side about one-quarter mile apart. Piper was sightseeing and Cessna was spotting sheep. Scattered clouds were reported about 300 feet above the points of ground impact.
- [NTSB LAX84FA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84FA258.md): Bellanca 7AC · Skull Valley, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 1984 · N85034 · Destroyed
  > The acft had been flown on several local flts, earlier that day. The last known flt originated at the ernest j love arpt, prescott, AZ, at 1600 MST. Subsequently, it crashed near the departure end of rwy 02 at the quarter circle 'j' arpt, which was in the…
- [NTSB LAX83FA397](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FA397.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Kernville, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1983 · N94369 · Destroyed
  > The acft crashed in rising terrain 6 mi west of the departure arpt at 5,000 ft MSL. The alta sierra pass is 6,500 ft mslwith mountain tops at 8,320 ft MSL. The plt was issued a student certificate on 8/22/80 which was not renewed.
- [NTSB LAX83LUQ03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LUQ03.md): Mareik-Bensen B-8M · Santa Maria, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jun 19, 1983 · N7045 · Destroyed
  > The gryoplane was observed to depart from controlled flt at or below 800 ft AGL & the plt became separated from the acft. Both impacted the ground in a near vertical descent about 40 ft apart. The plt's blood alcohol content was 0.13%. The clasp ends of the…
- [NTSB MIA81FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA81FA027.md): Erco 415-C · Lakeland, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Dec 21, 1980 · N2106H · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ATL80FKW19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL80FKW19.md): Erco 415-C · Nashville, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Aug 18, 1980 · N99446 · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA80FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA80FA043.md): Piper J4E · Mountain Home, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Aug 11, 1980 · N37989 · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA80FKQ02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA80FKQ02.md): Erco 415-C · Mooreville, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jan 5, 1980 · N87156 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW80FRG13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80FRG13.md): Erco 415-C · Troy, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Dec 15, 1979 · N93477 · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC80FA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC80FA003-132794.md): Piper J-3 · Georgetown, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Oct 10, 1979 · N6254H · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI79FEG20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79FEG20.md): Warmick BAT W3 · Miamitown, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jul 18, 1979 · N1313Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI79FEV22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79FEV22.md): Luscomb 8A · Garrett, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · May 26, 1979 · N2381 · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI79FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79FA012.md): Cessna 172M · Gallipolis, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Oct 27, 1978 · N5131H · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
- [NTSB IAD78FA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD78FA092.md): Piper J-3 · White Marsh, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Aug 10, 1978 · N51537 · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC77FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC77FA054.md): Aeronca 7AC · Sterling, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jul 6, 1977 · N83535 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX77FA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX77FA016-156656.md): Erco 415-C · Murrieta, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Dec 26, 1976 · N87406 · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW77FA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77FA015.md): Piper PA-11 · Comstock, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Nov 21, 1976 · N66A · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC76AN001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC76AN001.md): Piper J3 · Stow, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jul 3, 1975 · N2112M · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI75FEE12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI75FEE12.md): Piper J3C-65 · Kankakee, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Aug 18, 1974 · N35258 · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC74AK055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC74AK055.md): Aeronca 7AC · Colony, KS · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Mar 28, 1974 · N1864E · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI72AC101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI72AC101.md): Erco 415-C · Fremont, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jun 20, 1972 · N87094 · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK71AP033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK71AP033.md): Culver LCA · Dos Palos, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Feb 15, 1971 · N32467 · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC71AA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC71AA010.md): Piper J3C-65 · Gulkana, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Aug 9, 1970 · N3598N · Destroyed

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## 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."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal'
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('17005'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=17005&fatal=1

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