# 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 FTW02LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA163.md): Piper J-5 · Greers Ferry, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 2002 · N38399 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the probability of carburetor ice.
- [NTSB FTW02LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA160.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Hinton, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 2002 · N99044 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to a fuel cap leak. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [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 LAX02FA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA157.md): Ercoupe 415C · El Cajon, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 11, 2002 · N2948H · Destroyed
  > fuel starvation due to the mechanic's failure to properly tighten a fuel line fitting on the engine driven fuel pump, which led to a depletion of the fuel in the header tank. The mechanic's self induced pressure to complete the job prior to leaving on…
- [NTSB SEA02LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA062.md): Stadden Flybaby · Buhl, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 2002 · N1432 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to return the carburetor heat to the OFF (cold) position prior to applying full power following a touch and go landing, which resulted in poor climb performance and the subsequent impact with a fence and collision with the ground. A…
- [NTSB SEA02LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA018.md): Luscombe 8C · Olympia, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 2001 · N1577K · Substantial damage
  > Directional control not maintained during the landing roll. Factors include main gear overload and standing water on the runway.
- [NTSB IAD02LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA010.md): Luscombe 8A · Millbrook, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 2001 · N1147B · Substantial damage
  > pilot's inadvertent activation of the right brake during landing roll-out, which caused the airplane to nose over. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB CHI01LA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA275.md): Schuetz Miniplane DSA-1 · Michigan City, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2001 · N11991 · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft control not being maintained by the pilot. Contributing factors to the accident were the pilot maneuvering at a low airspeed, the encountered stall/spin, and the recovery from the spin at a low altitude, which resulted in altitude/clearance not being…
- [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 CHI01LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA125.md): Piper J5A · Brussels, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 2001 · N38646 · Substantial damage
  > the partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the high vegitation encountered during the precautionary landing.
- [NTSB FTW01LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA077.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Houston, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 2001 · N93504 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to execute a go-around after becoming low on a visual approach.
- [NTSB CHI00LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA273.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Parsons, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2000 · N93990 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot not maintaining clearance from the fence post and not attaining the proper touchdown point. A factor was the fence post.
- [NTSB CHI00LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA162.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Joliet, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2000 · N3232H · Substantial damage
  > the engine failure for undetermined reasons. Factors were the low altitude, remedial action not possible by the pilot, and the ditch.
- [NTSB MIA00LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA180.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Stockbridge, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 2000 · N2589H · Substantial damage
  > an in-flight collision with trees while maneuvering, which was the result of the pilot not allowing adequate altitude to clear the trees before starting a turn.
- [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 LAX00LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA174.md): Piper J3C-65 · Healdsburg, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 2000 · N146TM · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the flight review pilot to compensate for the crosswind and maintain flying speed during takeoff.
- [NTSB FTW00LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA129.md): Ercoupe 415-D · Lindsay, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 2000 · N99470 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor was the downdraft wind condition.
- [NTSB FTW00LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA124.md): Luscombe 8C · Galveston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 2000 · N25270 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in the pilot attempting to takeoff with the elevator and ailerons locked by the passenger side seatbelt.
- [NTSB NYC00LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA087.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Rome, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 2000 · N3719H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot inadvertently selecting the mixture control to off, resulting in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB LAX00LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA111.md): Ercoupe 415-C · San Bernardino, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 2000 · N99590 · Substantial damage
  > the total failure of the engine number 1 cylinder exhaust valve.
- [NTSB MIA00LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA061.md): Eaa Chapter 229 Zenair 601 · Kissimmee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 4, 2000 · N229FF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing resulting in the airplane going off the side of the runway and colliding with a barricade.
- [NTSB CHI99LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA242.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Bristol, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1999 · N2980H · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to perform a proper recovery from the bounced landing, resulting in the airplane's nose gear striking the runway. A factor relating to the accident was the excessive airspeed maintained during the landing.
- [NTSB CHI99LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA236.md): Ercoupe 415-CD · Wahoo, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1999 · N3859H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper starting technique which resulted in the inadvertent starting of the engine, with no one in the airplane.
- [NTSB LAX99LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA233.md): Ercoupe E · Winnemucca, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1999 · N3640H · Substantial damage
  > An improperly installed and maintained float needle in the carburetor, which would not seat sufficiently to stop fuel flow and caused the engine to run excessively rich, resulting in a complete loss of engine power.
- [NTSB DEN99LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA069.md): Piper J3C-65 · Fort Collins, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 1999 · N6563H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor was the gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB CHI99LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA109.md): Piper J5A · Wausau, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1999 · N40888 · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the lack of suitable terrain for landing. A factor to the accident was the aircraft owner not performing necessary maintenance to the aircraft.
- [NTSB LAX99LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA061.md): Ercoupe 415-C · San Ysabel, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1998 · N99371 · Substantial damage
  > A fatigue fracture of the crankshaft and the resulting separation of the propeller.
- [NTSB ANC99WA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99WA010.md): Piper J3C-65 · Watson Lake, Canada · Accident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 22, 1998 · N2033M · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA98LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA180.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Lincoln City, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1998 · N46TC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate remedial action to correct for a crosswind gust. The crosswind gust was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI98LA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA248.md): Forney 415-C · Laurie, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1998 · N99294 · Destroyed
  > the jammed aileron and elevator controls for undetermined reasons.
- [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 MIA98LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA004.md): Piper J3C-65 · Trenton, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1997 · N30236 · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to abort the takeoff, when he observed an indication of less than full engine power on the tachometer from the beginning of the takeoff roll. Factors relating to the accident were: the inadequate preflight planning and preparation by the…
- [NTSB LAX97LA323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA323.md): Newberg PL-4A · Placerville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1997 · N44PN · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the rollout phase of the landing sequence, which resulted in a gound swerve.
- [NTSB MIA97LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA234.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Siler City, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1997 · N2237H · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to obtain a preflight weather briefing, inaccurate weather evaluation by the pilot, and his poor in-flight planning decision for descending too low to read a road sign.
- [NTSB SEA97LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA197.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Elma, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1997 · N3578H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions while landing. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB NYC97LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA146.md): Taylorcraft DCO-65 · Charleston, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1997 · N47282 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for unfavorable (variable) wind conditions, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. The wind condition and proximity of a hangar were related factors.
- [NTSB ANC97LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA079.md): Piper J-5 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 1997 · N31164 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, and the noncertificated pilot's decision to perform a go-around after a suitable landing site had been attained. A factor associated with the accident was the rough and uneven terrain.
- [NTSB FTW97LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA172.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Canon City, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1997 · N2326H · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout. A factor was the pilot's attention being diverted.
- [NTSB FTW97LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA063.md): Ercoupe 415-D · Amarillo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 1996 · N87226 · Substantial damage
  > failure of the #1 exhaust valve, which resulted in loss of engine power and a forced landing on rough/uneven terrain. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA96LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA217.md): Piper J3 · Aiken, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1996 · N2CE · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing; and his loss of directional control, which was followed by impact with trees.
- [NTSB CHI96LA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA311.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Cambridge, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1996 · N3607H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing. A factor associated with the accident was the downdraft reported by the pilot.
- [NTSB IAD96LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA049.md): Kitfox IV-1200 · Saluda, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 1996 · N32495 · Substantial damage
  > a partial loss of engine power due to spark plug failure, and the pilot's evasive maneuver to avoid lights at the end of the runway.
- [NTSB BFO96LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO96LA038.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Hurlock, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 1996 · N87424 · Substantial damage
  > inadequate inspection by maintenance personnel which failed to detect a fatigue crack, and resulted in an in-flight crankshaft fracture and propeller assembly separation. A related factor was the deep snow encountered during the subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI95LA334](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA334.md): Ercoupe 415-D · Belleville, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1995 · N89331 · Substantial damage
  > the rupture of the oil pressure line which led to oil system exhaustion, the stuck intake valves, and the powerlines.
- [NTSB ATL95LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA123.md): Knosp Corbin JR. ACE-E · Whiteville, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1995 · N74RK · Substantial damage
  > Contamination of the fuel system which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power..
- [NTSB CHI95LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA194.md): Piper J-5A · Wausau, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1995 · N40888 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudgment of the clearance between the airplane and the fuel pumps.
- [NTSB CHI95LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA133.md): Piper J-3 · Elk Creek, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1995 · N26991 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the trees. Factors in the accident include the trees, the tailwind condition, and the pilot's lack of proper certification.
- [NTSB FTW95LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA089.md): Interstate S-1A · Amarillo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 1995 · N37239 · Destroyed
  > An inflight fire, the reason for which was undetermined.
- [NTSB NYC94LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA153.md): Ercoupe 415C · Scriba, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1994 · N94151 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall and inflight collision with trees.
- [NTSB LAX94LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA242.md): Hayes/Pietenpol AIR Camper · Blythe, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1994 · N76TC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's unexpected encounter with a downdraft while flying at an improper altitude in mountainous terrain.

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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=3

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