NTSB investigations: Continental A&C75 series
619 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Continental A&C75 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 LAX93LA374Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415C · Columbia, CAthe 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 LAX93LA362Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Twentynine Palm, CAThe pilot's attemted takeoff from a taxiway due to alcoholic impairment. The night light condition was a factor.NTSB ANC93LA179Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC-12D · Lake George, AKThe pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision, and his failure to attain the proper touchdown point. A factor was the rough/uneven terrain.NTSB DEN93LA106Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Palisade, COPartial power loss during approach for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB ANC93LA089Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-3 · Knik, AKThe improper use of the flight controls by the student pilot and inadequate supervision by the CFI pilot-in-command.NTSB BFO93LA052Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · New Gloucester, MELoss 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 SEA92LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-5A · Broadus, MTFuel system exhaustion. Factors include an inadequate preflight, inadvertent fuel dumping, and a ditch in the landing area.NTSB SEA92LA039Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Hansville, WAThe 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 MIA92LA048Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-4E · Timmonsville, SCTotal 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 CHI91FA305Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportErcoupe Ercoupe 415-D · Emmett, MIThe pilot's exceeding the design limits of the aircraft, which resulted in an inflight breakup.NTSB NYC91LA181Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415D · Sacramento, KYThe pilot's decision to conduct flight with a known deficiency that adversely affected the aerodynamic characteristics of the aircraft.NTSB SEA91FA121Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC-12-D · Naches, WAThe in flight physical incapacitation of the pilot in command.NTSB SEA91LA093Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7BCM · Elma, WAThe 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 SEA91LA088Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Clark Fork, IDThe 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 DEN91LA062Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Santa Rosa, NMThe pilot of the other aircraft failed to maintain clearance between the aircraft.NTSB ATL91LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415C · Gastonia, NCThe pilot's improper flare and subsequent failure to recover from a bounced landing.NTSB LAX91LA089Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415C · Pixley, CAThe 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 LAX91LA051Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Madera, CAEngine failure due to a plugged vent line, affecting the ability of the system to transfer fuel to the main tank.NTSB SEA91LA033Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportErco 415-C · Ola, IDThe 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 MIA90FA168Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportErco 415-C · Huntersville, NCFailure of the pilot in command to maintain airspeed.NTSB DEN90LA137Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415C · Truth/Consequen, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed and obtain a proper climb rate after takeoff.NTSB ATL90LA121Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe Ercoupe 415-C · Pineora, GAControl interference by the passenger when the throttle was retarded and the pilot's failure to intervene because of his diverted attention.NTSB MKC90LA109Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Searcy, ARPilot impairment from consumption of alcohol, inadequate preflight by the pilot, and fuel contamination with water and dirt (mud) in the system.NTSB SEA89LA106Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC-12D · Longbranch, WAThe 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 ATL89LA146Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Troy, NCAn 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 LAX89LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Tehachapi, CADuring 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 MKC88LA157Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Springfield, MOWhile 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 NYC88LA197Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErco 415C · W. Bloomfield, NYShorlty 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 MKC88LA113Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Florence, MOWhile 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 DEN88FA112Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Albuquerque, NMThe 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 ATL88LA183Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Whiteville, NCThe 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 LAX88LA151Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Palo Alto, CADuring 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 LAX88LA092Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 11AC · Lakeport, CADuring 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 ATL88LA050Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-CD · Union City, TNThe 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 LAX88DUQ01Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportStits Elkins 85 · Camarillo, CADuring 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 LAX87LA283Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Galt, CADuring 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 DEN87LA078Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415C · Englewood, COThe 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 ATL87LA090Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-D · Cottondale, ALThe 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 MIA87LA092Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J5A · Brooksville, FLShortly 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 NYC87LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Stormville, NYThe 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 ATL86FA242Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8C · Lavonia, GAThe 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 ATL86FLQ06Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportBernard Sonerai II · Trenton, KYWitnesses 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 LAX86LA266Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Planada, CAThe 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 DEN86LA124Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3 · Britton, SDThe 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 MKC86LA087Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · St. Louis, MOThe 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 NYC86FNE02Accident · No injuriesFinal reportFolsom Sonerai II · Middlebury, CTThe 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 NYC86LA007Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-D · Sterling, MAThe 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 MKC85LA221Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLon J. Mcknight Flybaby 1A · Lebanon, MOAfter 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 ANC85FA163Accident · 6 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 180H · Mt. Palmer, AKAircraft 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 CHI85LA355Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Ashkum, ILThe 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.