# NTSB investigations: Continental A&C75 series, CA

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 WPR25LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA087.md): American Legend AL3 · Upland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 1, 2025 · N79LC · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate separation during landing, which resulted in a runway collision with another airplane.
- [NTSB WPR15LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA003.md): Corben Baby Ace D · Lincoln, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2014 · N3RH · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, which resulted from debris restricting the fuel flow within the fuel system.
- [NTSB WPR14LA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA315.md): Ercoupe 415 C · Susanville, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 2014 · N2013H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to follow the checklist while starting the engine and to lock the engine primer plunger, which resulted in the partial loss of engine power during cruise flight in high density altitude conditions.
- [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 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 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 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.
- [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 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 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 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 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 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.
- [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 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 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 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 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 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 LAX83FUG23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FUG23.md): Ercoupe 415C · Hesperia, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 22, 1983 · N2865H · Destroyed
  > The pilot reported that he was departing the apt, using the two preceding acft as referenced, as his acft had no taxi or landing lights. His acft was caught in the wake of the acft ahead, causing the pilot to lose control. The acft struck a bush aprx 100 feet…
- [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 LAX82DA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA233.md): Aeronca 7AC · Porterville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 24, 1982 · N1938E · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot was on a local flight with two passengers. He reported that he was flying at about 600 ft AGL with 2100 RPM when he throttled back to 1500 RPM for about 10 seconds. He stated that when he advanced the throttle back to cruise power, the…
- [NTSB LAX82DVD01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DVD01.md): Luscombe 8A · Livermore, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 17, 1981 · N71376 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX81DUG22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81DUG22.md): Luscombe 8A · Searles Lake, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 22, 1981 · N2014B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX81FVM09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81FVM09.md): Piper J-3 · Milpitas, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 25, 1981 · N6394H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX80DVG05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80DVG05-128546.md): Erco 415-C · Cottonwood, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 31, 1980 · N93420 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK79FVM02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK79FVM02.md): Erco 415-C · King City, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 8, 1978 · N99133 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK78DVA50](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK78DVA50.md): Corben Baby A · Modesto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 27, 1978 · N3RH · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK77FXQ07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK77FXQ07.md): Erco 415-C · Mammoth Lakes, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 11, 1977 · N93359 · 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 OAK76DVG92](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK76DVG92.md): Piper J-3 · Milton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 25, 1976 · N26139 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX76DUM25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX76DUM25.md): Erco 415-C · Ocotillo, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 21, 1976 · N2702H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX76DUG27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX76DUG27.md): Erco 415-C · Needles, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Dec 20, 1975 · N93457 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK76DXQ25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK76DXQ25.md): Erco 415-C · Blue Canyon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 18, 1975 · N935N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK7LDVD05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK7LDVD05.md): Erco 415-C · Sonoma, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Aug 24, 1975 · N2049H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK75DVG05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK75DVG05.md): Piper J-3 · Colusa, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 6, 1975 · N98659 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK75FVG43](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK75FVG43.md): Forney 415-C · Vacaville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 9, 1975 · N99661 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK73DVD32](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK73DVD32.md): Erco 415-C · Oakland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 21, 1973 · N99922 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX73FUA38](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX73FUA38.md): Luscombe 8D · Torrance, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 25, 1973 · N71915 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX73FUA36](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX73FUA36.md): Luscombe 8C · Torrance, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 17, 1973 · N28915 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX73FUA05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX73FUA05.md): Erco 415-C · Torrance, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 30, 1972 · N99389 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX73DUQ03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX73DUQ03.md): Erco 415-C · San Fernand, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 12, 1972 · N3134H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX73FUQ02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX73FUQ02.md): Piper J3C · Tehachapi, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 1, 1972 · N70627 · Substantial damage

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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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'CA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  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&state=CA

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