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NTSB investigations: Continental A&C65 series, 1985

56 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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NTSB MKC86LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7AC · Ogallala, NEWhile practicing touch and go landings the plt rptd that during the landing roll the left brake locked. The plt applied opposite rudder, but the acft veered off the left side of the rwy until striking a ditch which collapsed the gear. Inspection of the gear…Oct 25, 1985 · N467AC · Substantial damageNTSB ATL86LMG02Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportAeronca 11AC · Wallace, NCThe acft collided with the terrain following a loss of control during initial takeoff climb. The plt reported that after clearing trees at an alt of aprx 200 ft the acft drifted to the right. The tail of the acft then rose pushing the nose down until the acft…Oct 21, 1985 · N86097 · DestroyedNTSB FTW86LA014Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Rosharon, TXThe plt stated he was on a local flt and at about 200 ft above the surface the acft stalled and collided with the surface before recovery could be accomplished. He said he failed to maintain flying speed.Oct 10, 1985 · N87769 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA85LA232Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Lopez Island, WAShortly after takeoff the acft's eng ceased operating for unknown reasons. During the landing rollout, the acft struck a fence and nosed over.Sep 29, 1985 · N95515 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA85LA219Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Ridgefield, WAThe acft stalled at an alt of aprx 15 AGL and contacted the terrain hard during a landing at a pvt airstrip. The acft does not have a stall warning system. The plt stated that he should have maintained a proper airspeed.Sep 22, 1985 · N84844 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX85LA405Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3 C-65 · Grand Canyon, AZAfter departing pierce ferry, AZ the plt and his passenger flew east, up the Colorado river, at a low level towards kanab point. The plt's notes and charts show that the flt was to turn north for aprx 40 NM, with a refueling stop at kanab, UT. The bright…Sep 17, 1985 · N6566H · DestroyedNTSB NYC85LA237Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3 · Chenango Bridge, NYAccording to the pax after takeoff the aircraft climbed to about 300 feet. The pilot then made a right turn. During the turn the pilot yelled out 'we're losing it, we're losing it.' Afterwards the aircraft descended and impacted the ground. The pax does not…Sep 15, 1985 · N41440 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA85FA212Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Renton, WAThe inexperienced, low time student pilot reported a gradual loss of power while operating his luscobe 8A aircraft on a personal, local flight. The aircraft was equipped with a stromberg carburetor whose mixture was permanently wired full open and power was…Sep 14, 1985 · N2073K · DestroyedNTSB ANC85LA173Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BL-65 · Rainey Pass, AKThe plt was taking off on a strip of tundra about 1000 ft long in calm wind conditions. During the takeoff roll, he lost directional control & the acft ground looped & was damaged. No mechanical problems were reported.Sep 9, 1985 · N27696 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL85FLT10Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Mcewen, TNThe plt stated the acft stalled during a turn at an alt between 200 and 300 ft AGL. Recovery was not accomplished prior to the acft impacting the terrain.Sep 6, 1985 · N83053 · DestroyedNTSB MIA85LA245Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · New Smyrna Bch, FLThe aircraft swerved to the left on landing as the tailwheelcontacted the runway. The aircraft left the runway and collided with an embankment shearing the right main landing gear. A post accident examination of the tailwheel steering entering assembly…Sep 3, 1985 · N84046 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC85LA164Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7AC · Chetaslina Rvr, AKThe pilot stated that he run out of runway and he did not reach min flying speed for lift off. The tundra run way created more drag than the pilot had anticipated. The pilot then departed thr tundra runway lost directional control of the aircraft crusing a…Aug 29, 1985 · N83725 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX85LA371Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Santa Paula, CAWitnesses stated that the acft was observed in a nose high attitude followed by an apparent stall and subsequent impact into a river bed.Aug 27, 1985 · N2877E · Substantial damageNTSB ANC85LA161Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 11AC · Dillingham, AKThe pilot stated that approximately 200 ft into the rollout the right wing lifted into the air, veering the plane to the right losing directional control of the aircraft causing the aircraft to exit the runway into a gravel pit.Aug 25, 1985 · N86090 · Substantial damageNTSB DEN85LTG07Accident · No injuriesFinal reportAeronca 058B · Mott, NDWhile departing a stubble field, the aircraft's tire ran into a soft spot in the ground and the aircraft turned and struck the shoulder of a road. The right gear broke and the right wing tip struck the ground, the right strut broke, the tail wheel and rudder…Aug 19, 1985 · N47500 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC85LA217Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3 · Goshen, NYAcft ran out of fuel while plt was returning to orange co arpt. Plt almost froze on controls when acft engine stopped running. Plt overshot emerg landing fcd and hit trees.Aug 18, 1985 · N35515 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC85LA150Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12D · Wasilla, AKThe instructor initiated a simulated engine failure at 250 foot above the ground with no forced landing area in sight except of the lake behind them from which they had just departed. The student attempted a 180 degree turn back to the lake and the instructor…Aug 7, 1985 · N29705 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW85LA328Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J4A · Duncan, OKThe plt was practicing short fld landings when the accident occurred. He stated the acft ballooned and he advanced the throttle but the eng failed to respond immediately. The acft stalled at 2 ft above the ground according to the plt. Hardcontact with the…Aug 5, 1985 · N30986 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC85LA198Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Quakertown, PAThe acft collided with wires during a lndg attempt. The acft was thrown out of control and dragged a wing after which it nosed over. The plt said that he thought the wires had been cleared. He was trying to put the acft right at the edge of the field because…Aug 3, 1985 · N92279 · Substantial damageNTSB DEN85LTM05Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportInterstate S-1A · Rock Springs, WYWhile on a x-country flt, the acft encountered turbulence & downdrafts. The plt stated that at 1st, he was not concerned, but then it became apparent that the acft may impact the ground. The acft had limited power (75 HP) & the terrain elevation in that area…Aug 1, 1985 · N37438 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC85LA197Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Coventryville, NYDuring a local flt over Coventryville, NY, the plt decided to overfly and observe a building. The plt made one pass and was about to make another when the eng began to lose pwr. While planning to land in a nearby fld, the eng regained pwr and the plt…Jul 28, 1985 · N45564 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA85LA179Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Yamhill, ORThe eng ceased operating at aprx 40 ft AGL during initial takeoff climb. Investigation disclosed the acft had been fueled with a mixture of automotive fuel and 80/87 avgas. The acft had sat on the ground for over 4 hrs with a surface tem of 95 degs f. a…Jul 27, 1985 · N1035K · DestroyedNTSB CHI85LA313Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Valparaiso, INThe acft nosed over during landing. The plt said that he made a wheel lndg and after the acft slowed to 20 mph the tail lifted and the acft nosed over.Jul 25, 1985 · N2071K · Substantial damageNTSB CHI85FEP02Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportNeyman-Pietenpol GN-2 · Brodhead, WIThe acft was observed making steep turns at about 500 ft AGL just prior to the acdnt. One witness stated that the airspeed was decaying during these turns & the acft stalled while in a steep bank. Reportedly, the acft began spinning, then the plt stopped the…Jul 25, 1985 · N13708 · DestroyedNTSB BFO85FA062Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Oakland, MDThe acft had been observed on the day of this flt and on the 'past couple of days' to be flying low and very slow at tree top level. Ground witnesses heard the sounds of the crash but could not see the acft at the time. The acft impactedthe ground in a near…Jul 24, 1985 · N70336 · DestroyedNTSB SEA85FA171Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper J3-C-65 · Goose Prairie, WAThe acft contacted trees while the plt was performing low level passes over a boy scout camp. Witnesses reported the plt made three passes over the camp and during one of those passes, the plt dropped a bag of candy bars to the scouts. The fourth, during…Jul 18, 1985 · N70691 · DestroyedNTSB CHI85LA295Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobert Thibodeau JR ACE · Troy, MIOn July 17,1985 at 1015 EDT, a Robert Thibodeau jr ace N3642, registered to and flown by Robert Thibodeau, lost control and collided with the terrain on takeoff at Troy oakland airport, Troy,Michigan, while on a personal flight. Visual meteorological…Jul 17, 1985 · N3642 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL85LA214Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWag-Aero Cubbie (J-3) · Stockbridge, GADuring a departure, the eng had a partial loss of power. The plt reported that after climbing to about 75 ft, neither the acft's speed nor alt would increase. He lowered the nose to increase the eng RPM & speed, but the eng did not respond. Subsequently, the…Jul 16, 1985 · N909GH · Substantial damageNTSB MKC85LA145Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Cedar Rapids, IAWhile taxiing to takeoff, the plt was proceeding between 2 rows of hangars. He stated that he was having a problem with the acft transceiver & was adjusting it for taxi instructions. At about that time, the right wing tip of the acft struck the tail rotor of…Jul 1, 1985 · N95162 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX85LA290Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · San Jose, CAThe pilot lost directional control,during the takeoff phase of a touch and go landing. The acft swerved off the runway as it entered a ground loop that collapsed the right landing gear strut.Jun 24, 1985 · N39087 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA85LA144Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Orofino, IDDuring strong gusting winds the private plt was attempting to give dual instruction. During short final for rwy 27 and the wind from 270 at 8 to 12 knots gusting to 18 knots an approach stall was entered into a about 50 feet AGL. Although an attempted…Jun 23, 1985 · N25231 · Substantial damageNTSB MKC85LA135Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · York, NEThe plt reported that he had completed a landing & had come to a near stop, then he applied power & was on the brakes for control. He stated that the left brake locked & the acft went off the rwy into hi weeds & rough terrain. There was no damage due to…Jun 20, 1985 · N92253 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC85LA148Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC-12D · Peru, NYThe acft nosed over while landing on a private sod airstrip. The plt reported touchdown was made on an unmowed portion of the airstrip. The acft slowed quickly and nosed over just prior to coming to a stop.Jun 16, 1985 · N44250 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI85LA232Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3 · Gaylord, MIThe plt attempt to take the float plane across a lake in wind that was from 270 deg at 20 gusting 40 KTS. Subsequently, the acft capsized & was damaged. In a revised statement, the plt reported that he was 'sailing' (letting the wind blow the acft) across the…Jun 9, 1985 · N6544H · Substantial damageNTSB ANC85FA090Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Anchorage, AKThe acft collided with a parked helicopter during landing. The acft had left the rwy at midfield & collided with the parked acft. The plt stated that he lost directional control after lndg. A rwy light on the left side of the rwy aprx 900 ft from the approach…Jun 9, 1985 · N83995 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW85LA243Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Edna, TXThe pilot lost directional control during a crosswind takeoff from a ranch road. The acft veered off the right (north) side of the road where it contacted a ditch in a rice field.Jun 1, 1985 · N3708E · Substantial damageNTSB MKC85LA117Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Harrison, NEThe acft stalled during an attempted go-around. The plt initiated the go-around while attempting to land on rwy 30 with winds from 270 degs at 40 KTS gusting to 60 KTS. The acft stalled, contacted the rwy and veered left off the rwy surface. The plt received…May 30, 1985 · N71407 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI85LA202Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC-12D · Michigan City, INShortly after takeoff the acft experienced a total loss of power & made an emerg landing into a corn field. Investigation disclosed that there was no gas in the carburetor. The plt stated that there was about 10 gals in the acft prior to takeoff. No fuel was…May 19, 1985 · N44345 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL85LA167Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Fayetteville, GAShortly after takeoff with a low fuel state, the plt pulled the acft into a steep climb. A pwr loss was experienced and the acft reportedly stalled and spun into a pond on the pvt grass airstrip. Ten pounds of fuel were drained from the acft after the…May 19, 1985 · N98164 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL85FA169Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8-A · Columbiana, ALThe airstrip is used primarily as a gliderport and at the time of the accident, traffic was being controlled by a person on the ground using handsignals. N28428 proceeded on to the rwy to takeoff as the ultralight was on final apch. Both plts observed the…May 18, 1985 · N28428 · 2 aircraft · 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 FTW85LA210Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3C · Fredericksburg, TXThe acft contacted trees after encountering a downdraft during final apch. The plt stated the apch into the 10-12 kt gusty wind resulted in a low, flat apch. A downdraft was encountered, the acft contacted trees and descended uncontrolled into the terrain.May 4, 1985 · N925TX · Substantial damageNTSB ATL85LA151Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Tullahoma, TNThe plt was giving a 15 yr old passenger a local area flt. While in level flt at about 200 ft AGL, the acft hit an unmarked/guyed antenna tower & crashed. The plt reported that he did not see the tower. Although the tower had been there for many years, it was…Apr 28, 1985 · N6015H · Substantial damageNTSB CHI85FA176Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna R182 · Prairie Dusac, WIThis midair collision occurred approx 2 mi NE of sauk-Prairie apt. The pilots of the Cessna were in a climbing right departure turn at approx 1600 ft MSL heading approx 120 deg when a collsion occurred with a Piper heading approx 270 deg and descending. One…Apr 26, 1985 · N4707T · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB FTW85LA200Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3C-65 · Sulphur, LAThe pilot stated he had taken off to the south into the wind. He made a turn to the west to clear trees. At about 150 feet the aircrafts climb ability deteriorated so he turned back into the wind but the nose dropped stalled and the aircraft entered a spin.…Apr 25, 1985 · N3475K · Substantial damageNTSB ATL85LA144Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7AC · Germantown, KYDuring cruise flt over hilly terrain, the plt noted a power loss that he described as the eng 'dying back and then catching again.' He was unable to maintain alt & selected a field for a landing. During the apch, the left main gear & prop hit 2 power lines.…Apr 21, 1985 · N85652 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC85LA093Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Orange, MAThe plt reported he was flying at about 25 ft above water. As the acft crossed over a grass covered sand bar, the gear encountered 'swail grass' & the acft was 'dragged in.' The plt also reported that the acft had encountered turbulence; however, a witness…Mar 30, 1985 · N43871 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA85LA138Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Key Largo, FLThe acft departed tavernaro arpt with an estimated 3 to 4 gallons of fuel on board & proceeded northeast to port Largo arpt, executed two touch & go landings, departed the pattern & approximately 6 miles northeast of port Largo arpt the eng started to run…Mar 30, 1985 · N84303 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL85FMG04Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportGross Taylor Titch · Liberty, NCAccording to witnesses interviewed, pilot made a takeoff on runway 2, holding the plane just a few feet off the runway with a steep pull up at the end of the runway. It was then observed doing a steep bank, low altitude 180 degree turn and proceeded…Mar 23, 1985 · N9438 · DestroyedNTSB MIA85FA122Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-85 · Winter Haven, FLWhile taxiing back to the seaplane ramp after landing the acft struck a small fishing boat causing fatal injuries to the boats sole occupant. The acft was being taxied at high speed on the step and s turns where being made to clear the area due to the plt not…Mar 16, 1985 · N6716H · Minor damage