# 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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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB WPR10LA343](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA343.md): Ercoupe 415 · Whitehall, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2010 · N87349 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA10CA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA311.md): Dwight Lohr Baby Ace · Carolina Beach, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 13, 2010 · N39D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree during initial climb after takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN10CA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA244.md): Piper J3L · Kyle, SD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 8, 2010 · N24502 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper touchdown on a soft landing area, resulting in a nose over.
- [NTSB ERA10LA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA248.md): Engineering & Research Ercoupe 415-C · LaGrange, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2010 · N87172 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and his failure to ensure that the fuel tank shut-off valve was open resulting in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN10CA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA211.md): Piper J3C-65 · White Bear Lake, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 20, 2010 · N87792 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during takeoff due to fuel contamination as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB CEN10LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA203.md): Univair 415-C · Columbiaville, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 2010 · N93876 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged his speed and distance while landing, which resulted in an overrun and subsequent collision with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR10LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA111.md): Ercoupe 415-D · Napa, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 2010 · N2332H · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the unintentional movement of the fuel selector valve beyond its stops during takeoff initial climb resulting in restricted fuel flow.
- [NTSB CEN10CA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA094.md): Engineering & Research Ercoupe 415-CD · New London, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 10, 2010 · N94670 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to land with a tailwind on the snow- and ice-covered runway.
- [NTSB CEN10IA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10IA173.md): Univar 415-C/D · Xenia, OH · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 2009 · N93415 · Minor damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper glide slope during final approach, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a tree.
- [NTSB ERA10CA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA049.md): Ercoupe 415 · Germantown, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 4, 2009 · N93659 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to continue operation of the airplane with a known mechanical deficiency.
- [NTSB ERA09CA489](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA489.md): Piper J5A · Holland, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 27, 2009 · N33078 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor in the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.
- [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 WPR09LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA251.md): Ercoupe 415C · San Manuel, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2009 · N2339H · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a forced landing and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN09LA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA291.md): Univair Ercoupe · Brighton, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 2009 · N99811 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, and his failure to initiate a go-around.
- [NTSB CEN09CA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA268.md): Luscombe 8 · Terrell, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 22, 2009 · N2330K · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the landing gear due to undetected corrosion.
- [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 WPR09CA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA110.md): Ercoupe 415D · Whitehall, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 4, 2009 · N87349 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point and his failure to abort the landing.
- [NTSB MIA08LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA187.md): Piper J5A · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2008 · N105F · Substantial damage
  > The loss of pitch control due to slippage of the elevator control cable resulting from the maintenance personnel’s improper installation and inspection of the cable.
- [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 SEA08CA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA167.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Corona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 26, 2008 · N93614 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain an adequate airspeed, resulting in a stall/mush. Contributing to the accident was the gusty crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB LAX08LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA142.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Penngrove, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2008 · N99180 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power resulting from frayed magneto "P" leads, which shorted out and killed the ignition system. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX08CA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA094.md): Ercoupe 415-D · Riverside, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 20, 2008 · N3942H · Substantial damage
  > Water contamination of the fuel system due to the pilot's inadequate preflight and failure to adequately drain the water from the fuel system.
- [NTSB CHI07CA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA293.md): Ercoupe Ercoupe 415C · Middletown, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 31, 2007 · N93783 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and his inadequate recovery from the bounced landing. A contributing factor was the lower than normal airspeed maintained during the final approach.
- [NTSB DFW07LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA206.md): Luscombe 8A · Mason County, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2007 · N71283 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of control as result of the collapsed right main landing gear during the landing roll. A contributing factor was the failure of the right main gear as result of corrosion.
- [NTSB CHI07CA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA175.md): Luscombe 8A · London, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 20, 2007 · N45468 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane and the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind which resulted in a ground loop and subsequent collision with a taxiway sign. Factors contributing to the accident include the…
- [NTSB CHI07CA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA110.md): Engineering & Research Ercoupe 415-C · Brighton, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 21, 2007 · N99811 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain proper glidepath to the runway. Contributing factors to the accident included the passenger vehicle, the rising embankment, and the airport perimeter fence.
- [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 DFW07CA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA045.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Lakeshore, MS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 27, 2006 · N2021H · Substantial damage
  > The landing overrun for unknown reasons. A factor was the ditch.
- [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 SEA06LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06LA188.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Trenton, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2006 · N3233H · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power just after takeoff due to water contamination of the auto fuel added to the aircraft fuel system just prior to the flight. Factors include the pilot's inadequate preflight, no suitable landing area near the departure end of the…
- [NTSB NYC06CA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA211.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Harrisonburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 16, 2006 · N93911 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper engine starting procedure, resulting in an uncontrolled taxi, and collision with trees.
- [NTSB ATL06CA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06CA082.md): Ercoupe 415C · Crossville, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 20, 2006 · N99083 · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate maintenance inspection resulting in fuel system contamination going undetected resulting in a total loss of engine power while on final approach to land.
- [NTSB ATL06LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06LA049.md): Ercoupe E · Wetumpka, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 2006 · N94840 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the No. 2 exhaust, and intake valves for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a loss of engine power during cruise flight and damage to the airplane during the subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI06LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA281.md): Univar Ercoupe · Howell, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 2006 · N99811 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper landing flare and lack of total experience.
- [NTSB LAX05CA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA320.md): Aeronca 7AC · Snelling, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 29, 2005 · N1938E · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL05CA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA080.md): Piper J4E · Akron, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 16, 2005 · N35920 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's premature liftoff and his failure to attain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall/mush. Also causal was the pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff.
- [NTSB NYC05LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA084.md): Ercoupe 415C · Saluda, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 2005 · N2406H · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to an unsecured mixture control cable, which was not properly secured by maintenance personnel during a recent annual inspection. Also causal was the airplane owner's continued operation of the airplane with known deficiencies.
- [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 SEA05LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA087.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Roseburg, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2005 · N2256H · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. High vegetation was a factor.
- [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 FTW04CA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04CA241.md): Piper J3C-65 · Louise, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 19, 2004 · N98659 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent positioning of the fuel shutoff valve resulting in the fuel starvation of the engine and the subsequent loss of engine power. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB IAD04LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD04LA039.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Pemberton, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2004 · N3771H · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI04LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA016.md): Oostdik M-18-X · Pana, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2003 · N53TW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's attention was diverted to a person on the ground which resulted in his failure to maintain altitude/clearance with trees. A contributing factor to the accident were trees.
- [NTSB CHI04LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA008.md): Ercoupe 415-D · Harvard, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 2003 · N3848H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged his altitude and distance from the approach end of the airstrip, along with his decision to land at an unlit airstrip at night. Factors involved in the accident were the the night lighting conditions, the unlit airstrip, and the corn crop…
- [NTSB LAX03LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA260.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Saint Johns, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2003 · N3182H · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the exhaust valve on the number two engine cylinder, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power during the final approach to land, and an on ground collision with a ditch during the subsequent off-airport landing roll.
- [NTSB CHI03LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA167.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Atwood, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2003 · N94327 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area and his improper decision to continue the approach without the airport and runway clearly in-sight. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's disorientation, the transmission wires, and the road…
- [NTSB CHI03LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA165.md): Engineering & Research 415-C · Independence, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2003 · N87198 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. A factor to the accident was the pilot's improper installation of the fuel cap.
- [NTSB SEA03LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA107.md): Pippert Zenith Air CH 701 · Rochester, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2003 · N2748 · Substantial damage
  > Loose jet in the carburetor while on climb out resulting in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB FTW03LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA123.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Ranger, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2003 · N93815 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB LAX02LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA270.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Fresno, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2002 · N87204 · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.

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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."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&page=2

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