# 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. Page 4 of 13 · 619 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB LAX93LA374](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA374.md): Ercoupe 415C · Columbia, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1993 · N3561H · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper use of the elevator control during the takeoff ground roll which resulted in a porpoise and nose gear collapse. A factor in the accident was the pilot's low total experience and lack of total time in type. - [NTSB LAX93LA362](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA362.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Twentynine Palm, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1993 · N93321 · Substantial damage > The pilot's attemted takeoff from a taxiway due to alcoholic impairment. The night light condition was a factor. - [NTSB ANC93LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA179.md): Taylorcraft BC-12D · Lake George, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1993 · N5029M · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision, and his failure to attain the proper touchdown point. A factor was the rough/uneven terrain. - [NTSB DEN93LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA106.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Palisade, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1993 · N522BK · Substantial damage > Partial power loss during approach for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB ANC93LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA089.md): Piper PA-3 · Knik, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1993 · N91952 · Substantial damage > The improper use of the flight controls by the student pilot and inadequate supervision by the CFI pilot-in-command. - [NTSB BFO93LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA052.md): Piper J3C-65 · New Gloucester, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1993 · N25881 · Substantial damage > Loss of engine power during takeoff due to undetermined reasons, and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. - [NTSB SEA92LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA081.md): Piper J-5A · Broadus, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1992 · N35931 · Substantial damage > Fuel system exhaustion. Factors include an inadequate preflight, inadvertent fuel dumping, and a ditch in the landing area. - [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 MIA92LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA048.md): Piper J-4E · Timmonsville, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 1991 · N38153 · Substantial damage > Total loss of engine power (nonmechanical) due to inadequate fuel consumption calculation by the pilot-in-command, resulting in an engine failure due to fuel exhaustion, a forced landing, and in-flight collision with terrain. - [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 NYC91LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA181.md): Ercoupe 415D · Sacramento, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1991 · N980DD · Destroyed > The pilot's decision to conduct flight with a known deficiency that adversely affected the aerodynamic characteristics of the aircraft. - [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 SEA91LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA093.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Elma, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 1991 · N81578 · Substantial damage > The pilot used inadequate starting procedures. Factors to the accident were: the pilot did not use proper assistance and the passenger's inadvertent control interference. - [NTSB SEA91LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA088.md): Luscombe 8A · Clark Fork, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1991 · N45656 · Destroyed > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain proper altitude in cruise light resulting in an in flight collision with a wire and subsequent forced landing in a river. - [NTSB DEN91LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91LA062.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Santa Rosa, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1991 · N87259 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The pilot of the other aircraft failed to maintain clearance between the aircraft. - [NTSB ATL91LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA056.md): Ercoupe 415C · Gastonia, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 1991 · N3353H · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper flare and subsequent failure to recover from a bounced landing. - [NTSB LAX91LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA089.md): Ercoupe 415C · Pixley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 1991 · N99483 · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to use carburetor heat in carburetor icing conditions. Contributing to the accident was the lack of experience in the accident airplane make and model. - [NTSB LAX91LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA051.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Madera, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1990 · N3080H · Substantial damage > Engine failure due to a plugged vent line, affecting the ability of the system to transfer fuel to the main tank. - [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 DEN90LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA137.md): Ercoupe 415C · Truth/Consequen, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1990 · N94351 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed and obtain a proper climb rate after takeoff. - [NTSB ATL90LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA121.md): Ercoupe Ercoupe 415-C · Pineora, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 1990 · N3261H · Substantial damage > Control interference by the passenger when the throttle was retarded and the pilot's failure to intervene because of his diverted attention. - [NTSB MKC90LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA109.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Searcy, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1990 · N2628H · Substantial damage > Pilot impairment from consumption of alcohol, inadequate preflight by the pilot, and fuel contamination with water and dirt (mud) in the system. - [NTSB SEA89LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA106.md): Taylorcraft BC-12D · Longbranch, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1989 · N39976 · Substantial damage > The poor in-flight decision by the pilot to land on water, downwind. His failure to compensate for the wind conditions resulted in a loss of control and nose over of the airplane. - [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 LAX89LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA019.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Tehachapi, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1988 · N44022 · Substantial damage > During the landing touchdown, on runway 11, a gust of wind was encountered and the airplane became airborne. The pilot attempted to go around. During the go around attempt the pilot was not able to gain control of the airplane. Winds at the time of the… - [NTSB MKC88LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88LA157.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Springfield, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1988 · N93437 · Substantial damage > While attempting to depart a 1600 ft sod runway, the PIC said he was unable to get airborne and elected to abort the takeoff. Unable to stop, he went through a fence, substantially damaging both wings. The plt recommended not trying to takeoff from a short… - [NTSB NYC88LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA197.md): Erco 415C · W. Bloomfield, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1988 · N94011 · Destroyed > Shorlty after takeoff at about 150 feet a.g.l., the pilot lost control of the airplane and crashed in a corn field about 0.5 mile from airport. A passenger reported that they encountered a wind gust and the pilot was unable to control the airplane. - [NTSB MKC88LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88LA113.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Florence, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1988 · N94045 · Substantial damage > While on a personal flight, PIC said he began to lose engine power. He elected to make a precautionary ldg in a farm field, and during the roll out, the nose wheel struck a ditch. Post flt examination failed to reveal any cause for the partial power loss. - [NTSB DEN88FA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88FA112.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 27, 1988 · N43411 · Destroyed > The pilot and his passenger decided to make a local personal flight. The pilot said he saw a squall line approaching the airport, but thought he could get off the ground before it arrived. He took off and started a left crosswind turn. A gust of wind lifted… - [NTSB ATL88LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA183.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Whiteville, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1988 · N41886 · Substantial damage > The student plt reported that the engine began to skip and lose pwr about 20 minutes after departure. The engine subsequently lost all pwr and the student made a forced ldg in a plowed field. The airplane nosed over during the ldg. Post-crash exam of the… - [NTSB LAX88LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA151.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Palo Alto, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1988 · N99373 · Substantial damage > During a local flight in the pattern, the engine experienced a loss of power and a forced landing was made short of the runway. Inspection of the engine revealed that water was in the fuel pump bowl and rust was present on the cylinders. - [NTSB LAX88LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA092.md): Aeronca 11AC · Lakeport, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 1988 · N9416E · Substantial damage > During ldg rollout the acft veered off the rwy, went into a ditch & collided with terrain causing substantial damage. The surface winds were estimated at only 5 KTS. The plt acknowledged that the accident might have been prevented if he had been less… - [NTSB ATL88LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA050.md): Ercoupe 415-CD · Union City, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1987 · N3849H · Substantial damage > The plt rprtd the acft started to veer off the rwy after a 'rough' lndg. He atmtd to steer the plane with the steering control, but it would not respond. Subsequently, the acft veered off the rwy. About 50' to the side of the rwy, the nose gear hit a hole &… - [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 LAX87LA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA283.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Galt, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1987 · N2716H · Destroyed > During the takeoff ground roll on a 2000 ft private runway, at the point to rotate, the plt applied back pressure, however, the aircraft did not respond. Aprx three quarters of the way down the rwy the plt realized that the acft was not lifting off and he… - [NTSB DEN87LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87LA078.md): Ercoupe 415C · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1987 · N114PA · Substantial damage > The student plt said the acft ballooned during the flare and he applied forward stick. The acft touched down nose wheel first and the nose gear collapsed. The acft then settled hard on main gear resulting in additional damage. - [NTSB ATL87LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA090.md): Ercoupe 415-D · Cottondale, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1987 · N99436 · Substantial damage > The plt performed a touch-and-go after takeoff. During the takeoff phase of the touch-and-go, the acft eng quit. The acft was force landed in tree. Post accident inspection failed to reveal any failure/malfunction. - [NTSB MIA87LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87LA092.md): Piper J5A · Brooksville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 1987 · N41141 · Substantial damage > Shortly after take off the eng began to lose power. Unable to maintain alt a forced landing was made in a field, during which, the acft sustained substantial damage. Inspection of the acft revealed that the loss of power was the result of an insufficient fuel… - [NTSB NYC87LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA040.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Stormville, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 1986 · N93523 · Substantial damage > The plt reported that during the landing apch, aprx 1/2 mile from touchdown, the acft descended below the visual glidepath. Recovery was attempted with the application of power, however, the acft mushed into a field short of the rwy. The acft rolled, struck a… - [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 LAX86LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA266.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Planada, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1986 · N3220H · Substantial damage > The plt reported the eng coughed during cruise flt at an alt of 2000 ft AGL. He applied carburetor heat and the eng coughed again and lost power. The plt made a forced landing in a plowed field. The landing gear dug into the terrain and the acft nosed over.… - [NTSB DEN86LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA124.md): Piper J-3 · Britton, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 1986 · N92283 · Substantial damage > The acft was observed to climb to apprx 100 ft AGL, then turn & make a forced landing. The plt stated the eng had lost total pwr. The owner of the aircraft said that examination of the eng after the acft did not reveal evidence to explain the reported loss of… - [NTSB MKC86LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86LA087.md): Ercoupe 415-C · St. Louis, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1986 · N2578H · Substantial damage > The plt reports that a wind squall passed over the arpt as he was landing. He said the acft encountered windshear at about 100 ft AGL on final apch and began to sink. The plt added pwr but could not stop the sink and the acft landed in a plowed field about 20… - [NTSB NYC86FNE02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86FNE02.md): Folsom Sonerai II · Middlebury, CT · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 1, 1986 · N27EF · Substantial damage > The plt reported that the acft was slow to climb after takeoff and had reached an alt of only 100' AGL at the end of the 5000' lond rwy. The plt continued to state the acft was unable to clear rising terrain aprx 1/2 mile from the arpt. The acft contacted the… - [NTSB NYC86LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA007.md): Ercoupe 415-D · Sterling, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1985 · N3191H · Destroyed > The acft contacted trees while making an apch to rwy 34 at Sterling, Massachusetts. The acft crashed about 100 ft short of the rwy. The plt stated that a severe downdraft was encountered and then a rapid rate of descent followed. The left main gear struck… - [NTSB MKC85LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85LA221.md): Lon J. Mcknight Flybaby 1A · Lebanon, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1985 · N3826 · Substantial damage > After washing his aircraft the plt dptd the airport for a LCL flight. The flight lasted for approx. 30 min. When the plt stated the end began running rough. A precautionary landing was made to the airport. The acft stalled impacting the ground short of the… - [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 CHI85LA355](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA355.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Ashkum, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1985 · N99666 · Substantial damage > The left wing of the acft contacted crops during an attempted takeoff. The plt reported liftoff was too soon and the acft veered left contacted crops. The plt stated that he should have stayed on rwy longer. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?engine=17005&page=5 ## 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=4 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. 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