NTSB investigations: Continental A&C65 series, 1982

42 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.

Cases per year

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NTSB investigations: Continental A&C65 series, 1982 per year, 1964–2026: 3,022 cases
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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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 1982
    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 LAX83LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Calistoga, CAInitial information indicated that the acft landed with a quartering tailwind, ground looped & collided with a parked glider. A pilot/operator accident report was not received.Dec 31, 1982 · N85400 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC83LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D1 · Drift River, AKThe pilot reported that while he was landing on crusty snow, the left ski broke through the crust and hit a log that was buried beneath the snow. Subsequently, the left gear failed and the plane nosed over.Dec 30, 1982 · N44219 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW83LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · New Orleans, LAPilot used brakes to attempt to straighten aircraft veering in crosswind and aircraft nosed over.Dec 12, 1982 · N1026K · Substantial damageNTSB NYC83IA040Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportAeronca 11AC · Monticello, NYAs the flight made a three point landing in strong, gusting, left crosswinds, a gust of wind lifted the aircraft's left wing. Directional control was lost and the aircraft departed the right side of the runway. It came to rest at the bottom of a grassy slope…Dec 7, 1982 · N3809E · Minor damageNTSB FTW83FRG02Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportLuscombe 8A · San Antonio, TXThe pilot tookoff in gusty winds and accelerated to about 85 KTS. The aircraft then climbed steeply, stalled and crashed.Oct 31, 1982 · N71557 · DestroyedNTSB LAX83LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-65 · Ukiah, CAThe pilot began taking off in calm wind conditions. He reported that when he almost reached the airspeed for takeoff, the aircraft veered to the right. Subsequently, the aircraft hit a brush pile and a fence and was damaged.Oct 18, 1982 · N29719 · Substantial damageNTSB DEN83LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · La Junta, COThe student pilot elected to practice touch-and-go landings on runway 12. He reported that after landing, he began to set the trim and prepare to takeoff, when the tail popped up and he could hear the wind whistling. Reportedly, he applied full power, but the…Oct 7, 1982 · N2935K · Substantial damageNTSB LAX82DA350Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportLuscombe 8E · Ramona, CAThe pilot stated that during takeoff, the aircraft tail was raised too soon and that the aircraft torqued left. The aircraft was subsequently lifted off the runway prematurely and stalled.Sep 21, 1982 · N45486 · DestroyedNTSB DEN82DA185Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportPiper J-3 C65 · Durango, COThe pilot reported that he took off with the doors latched open, and after lift-off, the aircraft failed to exceed 42 mph. He reported that an altitude of about 150 ft was attained. Due to the lack of performance and fearful of obstructions ahead, the pilot…Sep 4, 1982 · N98872 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI82DA333Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper J-3C65 · Bloomfield Hill, MITakeoff was from se end of a lake about 4,000 ft long (se to nw) with a small island in the center. The plt stated that after lift-off he obtained climb speed but the acft would not climb from about 20-30 ft above the water. Severe turbulence was encountered…Sep 2, 1982 · N6544H · Substantial damageNTSB MKC82FCJ05Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportTaylorcraft BC-12-65 · Max, NEPilot flying cross-country at low altitude collided with wires and crashed. No malfunctions of aircraft observed.Aug 23, 1982 · N29639 · DestroyedNTSB ATL82FA243Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Greenwood, MSPilot was flying to spot deer. When deer were spotted pilot banked steeply to get better look, stalled and only had time to level wings before ground impact.Aug 23, 1982 · N67JH · DestroyedNTSB NYC82DA207Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-11 · Utica, NYThe throttle would not close during landing. The pilot tried brakes and then elevator as the aircraft nosed over. There was no indication of trying to stop the engine by other means (switch, mixture, etc).Aug 22, 1982 · N4950M · Substantial damageNTSB LAX82DA314Accident · No injuriesFinal reportAeronca 65-TC · Mira Loma, CAThe pilot reported that during flight, he ran out of fuel and the plane was damaged during a forced landing. An examination verified there was no preimpact, structural engine failure. Only residual fuel was found in the fuel filter, carburetor, header tank…Aug 21, 1982 · N29473 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA82DA151Accident · No injuriesFinal reportAeronca 7AC · 7nm So. Of Sale, ORImmediately after a soft field takeoff the pilot executed a right turn into a quartering tailwind condition in an effort to avoid trees beyond the upwind end of the field. The pilot reported that during this turn the aircraft stalled and struck the ground in…Aug 18, 1982 · N82219 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX82DA300Accident · No injuriesFinal reportTaylorcraft DCO-65 · Santa Cruz, CADuring arrival, the pilot entered traffic to land on runway 31 with a wind from 130 deg at 5 KTS. The first approach to land was high, so a go-around was made. On the second approach, the aircraft was low and fast. Reportedly, the aircraft began to veer to…Aug 15, 1982 · N47325 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL82DA237Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Spout Springs, NCThe pilot stated that the wind was gusting and shifting as he was landing with a cumulus build-up nearby. He reported that during his landing, he increased his airspeed to compensate for a gusty crosswind. The pilot stated that the mechanical brakes did not…Aug 14, 1982 · N96046 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL82FA202Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Eastover, NCAt about 60 ft AGL the eng quit. Water & rust sediment were found in the gascolator & carburetor.Jul 19, 1982 · N42098 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW82DA277Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportChampion 7AC · Justin, TXThe aerial application aircraft was returning to land when it collided with another aircraft that was on a straight-in final approach. The pilot of the other aircraft stated that he was below and ahead at about 150 feet AGL when the collision occurred. Both…Jul 12, 1982 · N2434E · 2 aircraft · DestroyedNTSB MIA82DA149Accident · No injuriesFinal reportAeronca Champion 7AC · St. Petersburg, FLWhen the pilot tookoff to practice touch and go landings, he noticed a storm across the bay over tampa. He changed from runway 24 to runway 18 when he noticed a change in the wind direction. After completing three more touch and go landings, he elected to…Jul 7, 1982 · N1724E · Substantial damageNTSB NYC82FGT15Accident · 3 fatalFinal reportAeronca 11AC · Peach Bottom, PAThe non-certificated pilot took off with one passenger on board and with both doors removed. Witnesses observed the pilot make a number of passes near boats, under power lines and near people on the surface. A number of witnesses stated the passenger was…Jun 26, 1982 · N9451E · DestroyedNTSB CHI82FER22Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Maple Plain, MNThe pilot reported that he circled the farm area several times to find a suitable landing site. He decided on a portion of the farmer's field next to the house and made a final pass to inspect the area. During the pass, he saw some trees and reportedly…Jun 24, 1982 · N84554 · Substantial damageNTSB DEN82DA104Accident · No injuriesFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Wendover, UTThe pilot reported that during the landing roll, he applied moderate braking to avoid a long taxi distance back to the parking area. He was wearing unfamiliar boots with higher than normal heels, and while using the small heel brake peddles, the aircraft…Jun 21, 1982 · N77947 · Substantial damageNTSB DEN82DA123Accident · No injuriesFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Laurel, MTDuring the landing roll, the pilot applied heavy braking and the aircraft nosed over, this occurred after he had landed longer than normal and was slowing to gain access to a taxiway. The temperature was 85 degrees fahrenheit and the asphalt runway was hot,…Jun 19, 1982 · N45564 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI82DA217Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · La Porte, INThe pilot had flown to the airport to participate in activities of a contest that included spot landings and balloon busting. He stated that on his third pass of a balloon busting contest, he turned too tight, too slow, and the aircraft stalled. The pilot…Jun 19, 1982 · N96054 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC82FHD13Accident · No injuriesFinal reportMidget Mustang · Millville, NJThe pilot performed several high speed taxi tests with the tail up. During a high speed taxi, when the aircraft began to weather cock, the pilot attempted flight rather than risk groundlooping the aircraft. After several minutes of flight the pilot set up for…Jun 12, 1982 · N5497M · Substantial damageNTSB FTW82FPG14Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Lehi, ARThe acft was believed to have departed the west memphis arpt at approximately 1900. The acft was found at approximately 2000 in an open field 2 mi sw of the arpt. The acft had collided with the ground very hard in a nose down condition. Neither occupant…Jun 7, 1982 · N83654 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL82FKG15Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Cedartown, GAThe acft stalled & crashed into trees from an altitude of approximately 60 feet AGL. The elevator trim tab control was found in the full nose up position.Jun 2, 1982 · N2475E · DestroyedNTSB CHI82DA194Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportAeronca AR-58 · Grand Haven, MIAfter liftoff the pilot lost directional control and crashed in a swamp. The aircraft was substantially damaged.May 30, 1982 · N2563E · Substantial damageNTSB FTW82FPG13Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Parkin, ARThe pilot departed presidents isle, TN with about 1/4 tank of fuel (3.5 gal) and proceeded en route with a planned stop at wynne, AR for fuel. Prior to reaching wynne, heavy rain was encountered and a landing was made at a private airport near Parkin, AR. The…May 24, 1982 · N71153 · DestroyedNTSB NYC82FHD19Accident · No injuriesFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Bargaintown, NJAt about 50 ft AGL after takeoff the eng lost power & the acft settled into trees. The plt stated the eng quit due to carburetor ice. The eng was tested & operated normally.May 16, 1982 · N28432 · DestroyedNTSB CHI82DA172Accident · No injuriesFinal reportOldfield Baby Lakes · Middlefield, OHThe aircraft quit during takeoff climb. The pilot reversed course and the engine started again for a short period then stopped. The pilot attempted to land on a taxiway but hit the raised lip of the taxiway. The right main landing gear failed. No preimpact…May 16, 1982 · N120R · Substantial damageNTSB ATL82DA147Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Charlotte, NCThe pilot stated that during takeoff roll he turned and reached for a bag that had started to fall out the door. The right wing of the aircraft struck the ground causing the aircraft to turn sideways and collapse the gear.May 16, 1982 · N42102 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA82DA104Accident · No injuriesFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Panama City, FLThe pilot elected to make a precautionary landing on a highway median due to low fuel and weather conditions. During the landing roll the aircraft collided with marker posts and nosed over.Apr 18, 1982 · N2144K · Substantial damageNTSB NYC82DHA08Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportAeronca 11AC · Beach Lake, PAThe pilot of a ski equipped aircraft began taking off on a 900 ft strip. There was snow on the runway, but grass showed through in places. The pilot reported that the aircraft slowed "very very little" while crossing an area with grass showing. Just beyond…Apr 9, 1982 · N85940 · Substantial damageNTSB DEN82DA047Accident · No injuriesFinal reportTaylorcraft BC-12D · Lisbon, NDThe pilot stated that during the landing on runway 15, at an altitude of approximately 20 to 30 feet, the wind coming over the snowbanks on the sides of the runway caused turbulence that raised the aircraft and pushed it to the left of the runway. The…Mar 23, 1982 · N43393 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC82IA058Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Bayport, NYThe pilot taxied into the parking area and stopped in a position that was facing Cessna 172, N7909G. The pilot of N40627, while sitting in the aft seat, reached forward and accidently caught his coat sleeve on the throttle. The throttle was pushed forward.…Mar 18, 1982 · N40627 · No damageNTSB ANC82DA026Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Willow, AKThe owner of the aircraft was a student pilot. She asked a private pilot to accompany her after she had skis installed on the aircraft. She had been indorsed for solo flight in the aircraft, but had no qualified instruction on ski operations. The private…Mar 13, 1982 · N5621M · Substantial damageNTSB LAX82DA097Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 150 · Half Moon Bay, CAThe pilot of Taylorcraft, N94906, was making mild s-turns as he proceeded down a taxiway. As he was making an s-turn back to the right, he saw a Cessna 150, N5678E, at the right edge of the taxiway on a converging course. He turned left to avoid a collision,…Mar 6, 1982 · N5678E · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB LAX82IA086Incident · Minor injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportAeronca 11AC · Weldon, CAPilot stated that while at cruise, the engine began running rough and a precautionary landing was executed. During the touchdown, the aircraft struck a bump disconnecting the steering springs. He then lost directional control, striking a tree and fence on the…Feb 27, 1982 · N9361E · Minor damageNTSB SEA82DA028Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBoeing A75N1 · Medford, ORAfter landing the pilot of Taylorcraft, N9507B, was cleared to proceed to his parking area. At 1054:50, ground control advised him of stearman, N56270, approaching from the opposite direction. The Taylorcraft pilot adjusted his taxi path to the right of the…Feb 6, 1982 · N56270 · 2 aircraft · Minor damageNTSB LAX82DVG15Accident · No injuriesFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Redding, CAWhen the pilot hand propped the aircraft to start the engine, it began rolling and struck Cessna 206, N732TQ.Jan 30, 1982 · N1669E · Substantial damage