NTSB investigations: Continental A&C65 series, OH

114 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Continental A&C65 series. Aircraft are matched to the registry by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model, so older matches can be wrong.

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duckdb -csv -c "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\" = 'OH' 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 ('17003'))
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB ERA27LA024Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openAeronca 7AC · Waynesville, OHOct 22, 2026 · N2808E · Substantial damageNTSB ERA26LA105Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper J3C · Brimfield, OHThe pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat during descent in cold temperatures, which resulted in a total loss of engine power at an altitude too low for recovery.Feb 1, 2026 · N5930V · Substantial damageNTSB ERA24LA396Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Elyria, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a direct crosswind.Sep 21, 2024 · N2952K · Substantial damageNTSB ERA22LA157Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAeronca 11AC · Harveysburg, OHA complete loss of engine power as a result of carburetor ice due to the flight instructor’s failure to effectively use carburetor heat in conditions conducive to the formation of carburetor ice.Mar 16, 2022 · N9588E · Substantial damageNTSB CEN21LA310Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAeronca 11AC · Wapakoneta, OHThe pilot’s inadequate engine hand propping procedure resulting in the unoccupied airplane’s unintended movement and subsequent impact with a hangar.Jul 5, 2021 · N9149E · Substantial damageNTSB CEN21LA275Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAeronca 11AC · Baltimore, OHThe pilot’s loss of directional control during landing.Jun 16, 2021 · N85930 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN20LA422Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAeronca 7AC · St. Clairsville, OHThe pilots improper fuel planning that resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.Sep 23, 2020 · N81624 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN20CA233Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Mount Victory, OHThe pilot's inadequate planning, and his failure to secure the airplane prior to hand-starting the engine.Jun 17, 2020 · N25702 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA295Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8 · Batavia, OHThe student pilot’s use of an improper engine hand-propping procedure, which resulted in the airplane’s unexpected movement.May 24, 2018 · N77922 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN17LA234Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 65 CA · Mount Vernon, OHThe pilot's improper starting procedure before hand propping the engine, and his subsequent attempt to stop the moving airplane, which resulted in him being struck by the propeller.Jun 17, 2017 · N33778 · Minor damageNTSB GAA17CA223Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C · New Carlisle, OHThe other pilot’s decision to land on an occupied runway and his failure to see and avoid the airplane.Apr 8, 2017 · N88470 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB GAA16CA441Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportValloric Carl Stephen Valloric Sport Trnr · Cadiz, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing and the unintentional right brake application, which resulted in a runway excursion and a nose over.Aug 17, 2016 · N772CV · Substantial damageNTSB CEN16LA313Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLiming Louis L HPL 1 High Wing Para · Mt. Orab, OHA partial loss of engine power due to a missing throttle cable fastener.Aug 4, 2016 · N9095U · Substantial damageNTSB CEN15CA196Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Cambridge, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while encountering a wind gust after landing.Apr 11, 2015 · N85664 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN11FA420Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Farmdale, OHThe pilot's decision to initiate an aerobatic maneuver at an altitude that did not allow for full recovery of the airplane before ground impact.Jun 26, 2011 · N71687 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN10CA330Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft DCO-65 · Akron, OHThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Jun 20, 2010 · N61720 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI07CA314Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Kent, OHThe inadequate compensation for wind conditions and the directional control not obtained/maintained by the pilot during landing. Contributing factors were the crosswind, gusts, and ditch.Sep 16, 2007 · N1950E · Substantial damageNTSB IAD05LA101Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 65CA · Cadiz, OHCarburetor icing, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power. A factor was an unanticipated hill in the forced landing rollout area.Jul 11, 2005 · N36806 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC02LA127Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · McConnelsville, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while landing. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience.Jun 30, 2002 · N35545 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC02LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J4A · Cincinnati, OHThe maintenance technician's failure to properly adjust the carburetor float. Factors were the unsuitable terrain.Mar 28, 2002 · N27838 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI99FA343Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper J-3 · Brookville, OHthe stall/spin encountered by the pilot. A factor was the intentional slow flight.Sep 16, 1999 · N3223N · DestroyedNTSB IAD99LA007Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Waynesville, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall.Oct 10, 1998 · N70968 · DestroyedNTSB NYC98LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Tiverton, OHthe pilot's failure to properly set the airplane controls prior to hand propping. Factors in the accident were the pilot's failure to properly chock the wheels and his decision to leave the cockpit unmanned during start.Nov 23, 1997 · N83101 · DestroyedNTSB NYC97LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Cincinnati, OHThe flight instructor's inadequate supervision and delayed remedial reaction which resulted in the loss of directional control by the student pilot during the landing roll out.Feb 2, 1997 · N30598 · Substantial damageNTSB IAD97LA006Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Springfield, OHfailure of the pilot to maintain obstacle clearance, while maneuvering at low altitudes. A related factor was the quartering tail wind.Oct 13, 1996 · N42719 · Substantial damageNTSB BFO95LA083Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Warren, OHa loss of engine power/performance for undetermined reasons. Related factors were: the pilot exceeding the airplane's maximum takeoff weight, carburetor icing conditions, a tailwind, and high temperature.Aug 20, 1995 · N2934E · DestroyedNTSB NYC95LA151Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · North Benton, OHFuel starvation for an unknown reason, resulting in a loss of engine power; and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.Jul 3, 1995 · N88631 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC95LA133Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Yellow Springs, OHinadequate visual lookout by the pilot which resulted in the airplane striking the tower.Jun 18, 1995 · N7239H · Substantial damageNTSB BFO95LA037Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Zanesville, OHthe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while taxiing after landing. Related factors were the unfavorable (gusty) wind condition, and the pilot's improper compensation for wind conditions.Mar 25, 1995 · N45631 · Substantial damageNTSB BFO94LA142Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Leesburg, OHThe pilot misjudged his altitude and airspeed during landing resulting in an overrun and collision with a fence. A related factor was the wet runway.Aug 21, 1994 · N92483 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC93LA149Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Portsmouth, OHThe pilot's inadequate start procedure which resulted in the airplane taxiing unmanned and its subsequent collision with a building. A factor is the pilot's failure to obtain assistance.Aug 9, 1993 · N1844E · Substantial damageNTSB NYC93LA130Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Beach City, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his diverted attention which resulted in an inadvertent stall and inflight collision with the ground.Jun 20, 1993 · N71155 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC93LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 11-AC · Columbus, OHThe pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane, resulting the airplane departing the runway and impacted with the VASI lights.Oct 8, 1992 · N9486E · Substantial damageNTSB NYC92LA163Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3 · Portsmouth, OHThe failure of the propeller leading edge as the result of corrosion and the subsequent forced landing on unsuitable terrain.Aug 12, 1992 · N87945 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC92LA135Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3 · Waynesville, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane on the ground due to his lack of experience in type of aircraft. This resulted in an unsuccessful aborted takeoff, the airplane veering off the runway and nosing over. A factor in this accident was the…Jun 29, 1992 · N92483 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC91LA072Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3-C · Hamilton, OHThe failure of the pilot-in-command to touchdown in a suitable area after he experienced a power loss. A factor related to the accident was the improperly maintained carburetor.Feb 4, 1991 · N6337H · Substantial damageNTSB CHI90LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 11AC · Chillicothe, OHImproper planning/decision by the student pilot, which resulted in a landing on a slick runway, and his failure to maintain directional control during the landing, which resulted in his inability to maintain runway alignment. Contributing factors were: the…Dec 28, 1989 · N3647E · Substantial damageNTSB CHI90LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12D · Millbury, OHFailure of the pilot to properly secure the aircraft and/or adequately brief the passenger (student pilot), and inadvertent bumping of the throttle by the passenger.Dec 1, 1989 · N43416 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI88LA184Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3 · Waynesville, OHDuring a dual instructional flight for the purpose of practicing takeoffs and landings with a pre-solo student, the instructor pilot failed to maintain adequate aircraft control and visual lookout, and the aircraft departed the right side of the runway,…Jul 29, 1988 · N92483 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI88LA155Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Hillsboro, OHAfter making a low pass down a private strip, the aircraft experienced a wire strike followed by an uncontrolled descent into the ground. The pilot stated that his attention was diverted by the owner of the strip.Jul 7, 1988 · N2200E · Substantial damageNTSB ATL88LA163Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Canfield, OHThe plt reported that the he elected to go-around after realizing he was going to land long. A gust of wind lifted up the left wing as he initiated the go-around, and he lost control of the airplane. It subsequently impacted the terrain on the right side of…May 2, 1988 · N5061M · Substantial damageNTSB ATL87LA220Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Columbus, OHThe plt experienced a loss of directional control on ldg as the tailwheel touched down, and he executed a go-around. On the 2nd ldg attempt, the airplane veered off the rwy, traveled across a grassy area, and impacted a parked C-172. Post-crash exam of the…Jul 21, 1987 · N443WB · Substantial damageNTSB ATL87LA171Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · London, OHThe pilot was making a planned refueling stop at madison county airport. He stated he made a normal pattern entry, approach and landing. During the roll out the aircraft groundlooped to the right and departed the runway. Investigation revealed no preimpact…Jun 18, 1987 · N1029K · Substantial damageNTSB ATL86LA110Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca L-3B · Harrison, OHDuring a demonstration flight to a resident who lived near the airport, the acft crashed in a plowed field in a departure stall. The flight was intended to demonstrate the safe maneuverability of the acft and deception of altitude clearances from the…Apr 12, 1986 · N47187 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL86LA106Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Hamilton, OHThe plt made a low pass over the drag strip to check the wind. He climbed, made a 180 deg turn and attempted a normal landing. On roll out a wind gust was encountered which tipped the acft up on the right wheel. It veered off the hard surface into a guard…Apr 5, 1986 · N84394 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI85LA196Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Conneaut, OHThe plt stated that he elected to begin his takeoff roll 300 ft down the rwy due to a mud hole located at that point. During his initial climb, the plt believed the acft might not clear trees at the departure end of the rwy & elected to turn right in an…May 11, 1985 · N42454 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI84LA312Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBurns Soneria II · Woodsfield, OHThe a/c departed clinton, MD, for a VFR flt to Woodsfield, OH, with a planned refueling stop at manassas, VA. En route the plt observed an abnormal fuel comsumption rate but still attempted to reach the destination arpt. About 3NM out the eng quit due to fuel…Jul 26, 1984 · N423ST · Substantial damageNTSB CHI84LA230Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Center Village, OHThe plt stated that during the takeoff, the acft prematurely became airborne, then settled back onto the rwy & lifted off again. During the second lift-off, he raised the left w ing. Subsequently, the left x-wind blew the acft into a tree line beside the rwy.Jun 12, 1984 · N1244K · DestroyedNTSB CHI84LA215Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportIstenes Oldfield Baby Lakes · Middlefield, OHIt was reported that the acft had performed two tight left traffic pattern turns after takeoff. On the downwind turn the acft banked 60 degrees. The plt lost control of the acft and crashed in a wooded area. It was reported that the plt had no previous…May 27, 1984 · N120R · DestroyedNTSB CHI83LA185Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Ashtabula, OHThe student plt was practicing touch & go landings on his 1st solo flt. He had performed one touch & go and was on the 2nd landing when the acft bounced. He applied power & the acft veered off the right side of rwy 08. The acft became airborne, crossed a…Apr 23, 1983 · N82897 · Substantial damage