# Franklin 4AC176B series - Type: Engine model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 27006 - Manufacturer (registry): FRANKLIN - Model: 4AC176B SER - Engine type: Reciprocating - Power: 65 hp - Installed in: 125 registered aircraft - Page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/franklin-4ac176b-series The registry names only the engine series, so ADs for every model in the series are matched. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs) Matched to this engine model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment. None matched. ## Registered aircraft (125, first 50) - [N20414](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N20414): [Clark James R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CLARK%20JAMES%20R), [Rhome, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Rhome), built 1938, S/N 1102 - [N2154M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2154M): [Trumbull Thomas A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TRUMBULL%20THOMAS%20A), [Leland, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Leland), S/N 20940 - [N21583](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N21583): [Batte Randall](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BATTE%20RANDALL), [Forest, MS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MS/Forest), built 1938, S/N 2436 - [N21661](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N21661): [Bracewell Brent E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BRACEWELL%20BRENT%20E), [Zebulon, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Zebulon), built 1938, S/N 2549 - [N22246](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N22246): [Griswold Dean A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GRISWOLD%20DEAN%20A), [Belvidere, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Belvidere), built 1939, S/N 1193 - [N22714](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N22714): [Johnson Curtis](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JOHNSON%20CURTIS), [Somers, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Somers), built 1938, S/N 2688 - [N23209](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N23209): [Mitchell Asher](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MITCHELL%20ASHER), [Senoia, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Senoia), built 1939, S/N 2985 - [N23345](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N23345): [Faulkner Ronnie L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FAULKNER%20RONNIE%20L), [Royal, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Royal), built 1939, S/N 3089 - [N2364K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2364K): [Engler William O](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ENGLER%20WILLIAM%20O), [Filion, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Filion), built 1939, S/N 3108 - [N25032](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N25032): [Nelson Bruce](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NELSON%20BRUCE), [Lutz, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Lutz), built 1939, S/N 3611 - [N25816](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N25816): [Stewarts Aircraft Service Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STEWARTS%20AIRCRAFT%20SERVICE%20INC), [Waynesville, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Waynesville), built 1939, S/N 3768 - [N25986](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N25986): [Douglas R Herlihy LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DOUGLAS%20R%20HERLIHY%20LLC), [Goldendale, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Goldendale), built 1939, S/N 3934 - [N26173](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N26173): [Beaver Perry L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BEAVER%20PERRY%20L), [Vienna, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Vienna), built 1940, S/N 4100 - [N26620](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N26620): [Mcbride David J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCBRIDE%20DAVID%20J), [Rochester, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Rochester), built 1940, S/N 1962 - [N26720](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N26720): [Donner Paul A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DONNER%20PAUL%20A), [Hurst, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Hurst), built 1940, S/N 4143 - [N26818](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N26818): [3n6 J3 LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/3N6%20J3%20LLC), [Jamesburg, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Jamesburg), built 1940, S/N 4197 - [N26858](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N26858): [Ferreira James M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FERREIRA%20JAMES%20M), [Dixon, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Dixon), S/N 4225 - [N27079](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N27079): [Mincer Robert C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MINCER%20ROBERT%20C), [Middlesex, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Middlesex), built 1940, S/N 4342 - [N27132](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N27132): [Osborne Brian D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OSBORNE%20BRIAN%20D), [Shoreline, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Shoreline), built 1940, S/N 4380 - [N27307](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N27307): [Hammond James F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HAMMOND%20JAMES%20F), [Yellow Springs, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Yellow%20Springs), built 1940, S/N 1210T - [N27974](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N27974): [Crossroads Farms Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CROSSROADS%20FARMS%20INC), [Aurora, NE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NE/Aurora), S/N 4486 - [N29042](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N29042): [Stevann Farms Ltd](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STEVANN%20FARMS%20LTD), [De Witt, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/De%20Witt), built 1940, S/N 6013 - [N29576](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N29576): [Kelley Michael L Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KELLEY%20MICHAEL%20L%20TRUSTEE), [Wellington, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Wellington), S/N 2419 - [N29756](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N29756): [Gilliam Spencer R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GILLIAM%20SPENCER%20R), [Carthage, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Carthage), built 1941, S/N 2604 - [N29864](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N29864): [Mori Edward A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MORI%20EDWARD%20A), [Union City, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Union%20City), built 1941, S/N 2715 - [N30272](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N30272): [James Rick L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JAMES%20RICK%20L), [Fort Wayne, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Fort%20Wayne), built 1940, S/N 4751 - [N30459](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N30459): [Dowd Darin R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DOWD%20DARIN%20R), [Frisco, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Frisco), built 1940, S/N 4845 - [N30906](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N30906): [Vesely Edward A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VESELY%20EDWARD%20A), [Houston, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Houston), built 1940, S/N 5191 - [N31017](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N31017): [Hicks Paul G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HICKS%20PAUL%20G), [Lizton, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Lizton), built 1962, S/N 5257 - [N31118](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N31118): [Smith Walter E Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SMITH%20WALTER%20E%20JR), [Villa Ric A, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Villa%20Ric%20A), built 1940, S/N 5336 - [N31150](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N31150): [Executive Aero Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EXECUTIVE%20AERO%20INC), [Tipp City, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Tipp%20City), S/N 5364 - [N31178](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N31178): [Budinich Jason H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BUDINICH%20JASON%20H), [Hartford, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Hartford), built 1940, S/N 5388 - [N31822](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N31822): [Smith Roger L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SMITH%20ROGER%20L), [Motley, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Motley), built 1941, S/N 6831T - [N32433](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N32433): [Stewart Thomas D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STEWART%20THOMAS%20D), [Cashmere, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Cashmere), built 1941, S/N 863 - [N32671](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N32671): [Ricca Gregory F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RICCA%20GREGORY%20F), [Jonesboro, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Jonesboro), S/N 5530 - [N32818](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N32818): [Flannery Bruce F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FLANNERY%20BRUCE%20F), [Gladstone, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Gladstone), S/N 5626 - [N32946](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N32946): [Williams Robert M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WILLIAMS%20ROBERT%20M), [Red Hook, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Red%20Hook), built 1940, S/N 5730 - [N33026](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N33026): [Merritt Michael L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MERRITT%20MICHAEL%20L), [Acworth, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Acworth), built 1940, S/N 5784 - [N33141](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N33141): [Tarakji Mohamad H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TARAKJI%20MOHAMAD%20H), [Van Nuys, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Van%20Nuys), built 1940, S/N 5859 - [N33201](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N33201): [G L Leonard Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/G%20L%20LEONARD%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Anacortes, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Anacortes), S/N 5909 - [N33227](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N33227): [Cranwill Joseph H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CRANWILL%20JOSEPH%20H), [Chatham, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Chatham), built 1940, S/N 5902 - [N33229](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N33229): [Bowers Curt E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BOWERS%20CURT%20E), [Jennings, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/Jennings), built 1940, S/N 5903 - [N33236](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N33236): [Smith Ernest C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SMITH%20ERNEST%20C), [Cato, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Cato), built 1940, S/N 5911 - [N33256](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N33256): [Kourtis Vintage Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KOURTIS%20VINTAGE%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Owasso, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Owasso), built 1940, S/N 5930 - [N33442](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N33442): [Chinlund Jeffrey B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CHINLUND%20JEFFREY%20B), [Greenville, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Greenville), built 1940, S/N 5957 - [N33453](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N33453): [Piper Gary S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PIPER%20GARY%20S), [Hendersonville, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Hendersonville), built 1940, S/N 5962 - [N33461](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N33461): [Bennett Robert M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BENNETT%20ROBERT%20M), [Felton, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Felton), built 1940, S/N 5970 - [N33481](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N33481): [Christie Ian A H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CHRISTIE%20IAN%20A%20H), [Limon, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Limon), built 1940, S/N 5991 - [N33769](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N33769): [Knitter Edward R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KNITTER%20EDWARD%20R), [Perry, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Perry), built 1941, S/N F-9381T - [N33952](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N33952): [Draveling Larry J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DRAVELING%20LARRY%20J), [Wasilla, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Wasilla), built 1941, S/N 2804 All 125: https://openairdocs.org/engine/franklin-4ac176b-series/aircraft.md ## NTSB investigations (30) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB CEN22LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA199), May 13, 2022: Piper J3F-65 (N35257), Port Bolivar, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. - [NTSB CEN16LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA239), Jun 27, 2016: Piper J3F 65 (N29042), Strasburg, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: A partial loss of engine power due to carburetor ice accumulation. - [NTSB ANC12CA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA081), Jun 21, 2012: Piper J3F-65 (N77EC), Beluga, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's delayed decision to go around, which resulted in a hard landing. - [NTSB CHI07CA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA186), Jun 25, 2007: Piper J3F-65 (N2364K), Grand Ledge, MI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff resulting in a ground loop. - [NTSB CHI05LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA250), Sep 1, 2005: Porterfield FP-65 (N37855), Sedalia, MO, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed and the inadvertent stall/spin resulting in an in-flight loss of control and collision with terrain. - [NTSB ATL02LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA086), Apr 14, 2002: Piper J-3 (N31118), Carrollton, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilots failure to maintain flying speed that resulted in an inadvertent stall. - [NTSB NYC01LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA156), Jun 29, 2001: Piper J3F-65 (N40782), Findlay, OH, substantial damage. Probable cause: Two chafed ignition switch leads, which resulted in a failure of the ignition system and subsequent total loss of engine power. - [NTSB SEA01LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA103), May 21, 2001: Piper J3F-65 (N29042), Brush Prairie, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The first pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a high-speed taxi maneuver. Tall grass adjacent to the runway was a factor. - [NTSB ATL92LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA183), Sep 20, 1992: Corben Baby ACE (N840Z), Jacksonville, NC, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN FLYING SPEED WHICH RESULTED IN A LOSS OF CONTROL AND AN INADVERTENT STALL AND COLLISION WITH THE GROUND. - [NTSB NYC91LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA013), Oct 16, 1990: Porterfield Porterfield FP65 (N37859), Moravia, NY, destroyed. Probable cause: POWER LOSS AFTER TAKEOFF DUE TO A PARTIALLY CLOGGED FUEL LINE BETWEEN THE FUEL TANK AND THE GASCOLATOR. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS UNSUITABLE TERRAIN UNDER THE AIRPLANE WHEN POWER LOSS OCCURRED. - [NTSB ATL86FEI05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86FEI05), May 4, 1986: Piper J3 (N40782), Wauseon, OH, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX86LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA023), Oct 24, 1985: Piper J3 (N33461), Green Valley, AZ, substantial damage - [NTSB ANC85LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85LA122), Jul 10, 1985: Taylorcraft DF-65 (N47757), Eklutna, AK, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX82DA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA087), Feb 28, 1982: Piper J3-F65 (N23209), Yerington, NV, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX78DUG17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX78DUG17), Feb 20, 1978: Hammock DSA1 (N3380), Barstow, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA77FKG57](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77FKG57), Jul 27, 1977: Piper J-3 (N33026), Athens, GA, substantial damage - [NTSB SEA76DYI19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA76DYI19), Jun 19, 1976: Piper J-3 (N40618), Central Point, OR, substantial damage - [NTSB MKC76DER34](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC76DER34), Oct 9, 1975: Piper J-3 (N41112), Caledonia, MN, substantial damage - [NTSB CHI76FEC09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI76FEC09), Aug 20, 1975: Piper J3F-65 (N40782), Blissfield, MI, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW74DPJ33](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW74DPJ33), May 26, 1974: Piper J-3 (N33201), Alva, OK, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA74FLD59](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA74FLD59), Jan 27, 1974: Piper J3 (N33JG), Titusville, FL, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC74DGM03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC74DGM03), Aug 25, 1973: Taylorcraft BF1265 (N39144), Meadville, PA, substantial damage - [NTSB SEA71FDG03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA71FDG03), Jul 9, 1970: Piper J3 (N31162), Cut Bank, MT, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC70D0222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC70D0222), Dec 7, 1969: Taylorcraft BC-12 (N29756), New Salem, NY, substantial damage - [NTSB MKC69F0370](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC69F0370), Jan 26, 1969: Piper J3F-65 (N38438), Sargeant, MN, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW69F0184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW69F0184), Sep 6, 1968: Aeronca 65-TAF (N36680), Fort Worth, TX, substantial damage - [NTSB ANC67D0048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC67D0048), Jul 17, 1966: Piper J-3 (N35525), Dillingham, AK, substantial damage - [NTSB CHI66F0707](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI66F0707), May 5, 1966: Piper J3 (N2154M), Grand Ledge, MI, substantial damage - [NTSB UNK64X2733](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X2733), Jul 9, 1964: Taylorcraft DF65 (N63045), Escondido, CA, destroyed - [NTSB UNK64X1890](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X1890), May 22, 1964: Piper J3F-65 (N40912), Dixie, ID, destroyed, 1 fatal ## FAA accident and incident reports (32) From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [Incident 20161202018909I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20161202018909I), Dec 2, 2016: Piper J3F-65 (N38759), Saluda, SC, Minor damage. Description of event: veered off side of runway 19 on landing and went down an embankment. Pilot statement: Concerning the incident on December 2, 2016… - [Accident 20160626009969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160626009969A), Jun 26, 2016: Piper J3F-65 (N29042), Strasburg, CO, Substantial damage. On 06/26/2016 at approximately 19:52H MDT, N29042, a Piper J3F-65 aircraft sustained substantial damage after settling in a wheat field approximately 10 miles… - [Incident 20140822014429I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140822014429I), Aug 22, 2014: Taylorcraft BF-65 (N26620), Victor, NY, Minor damage. Aircraft was returning from lancaster (bqr) around 19:30 and ran out of fuel. Emergency landing was attempted (42.960749, -77.384466 boughton hill rd Victor… - [Accident 20120620018319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120620018319A), Jun 20, 2012: Piper J3F-65 (N77EC), Mt Susitna, AK, Substantial damage. Pilot was practicing off-airport takeoffs and landings. On the 3rd approach, the pilot decided his approach to landing was not stable. Pilot initiated a… - [Incident 20091008020359I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20091008020359I), Oct 8, 2009: Piper J3F65 (N38834), Santa Ana, CA, Minor damage. This was a local flight departing from and returning to John Wayne airport (sna). The pilot was attempting his first landing to a full stop on runway 19L.… - [Accident 20070625014699A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070625014699A), Jun 25, 2007: Piper J3F65 (N2364K), Grand Ledge, MI, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot was attempting a take off from a dry, hard surface runway with calm winds. The aircraft stalled at approximately 20 ft AGL and severely damaged the… - [Accident 20050831020489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050831020489A), Aug 31, 2005: Norwst FP65PORTFLD (N37855), Smithton, MO, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. (-23) Non-certificated pilot entered a spin just after takeoff, struck the ground in vertical attitude, and sustained fatal injuries. - [Accident 20020417010569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020417010569A), Apr 17, 2002: Piper J3F65 (N31118), Carrollton, GA, No damage. (-23) On April 13th around 19:15 pilot in command of N31118 james bartley stone crashed into the ground on landing at his private stripe falcon aire (8GA8).… - [Incident 20010704035059I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010704035059I), Jul 4, 2001: Aronca 65TAF (N36817), Peru, IL. (-23) At cruise, 2000 ft, 20 minutes into the flight, the pilot felt a vibration through the rudder pedals that he associated with a missfire in the engine. As… - [Accident 20010629026389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010629026389A), Jun 29, 2001: Piper J3F65 (N40782), Findlay, OH, No damage. (-23) Aircraft NC40782, a Piper J3, was attempting to depart the Priebe Airport (7D5) on 06/29/01, at 1742 local time. The take-off was normal until the… - [Accident 20010521010059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010521010059A), May 21, 2001: Piper J3F65 (N29042), Brush Prairie, WA, No damage. (.19)On may 21, 2001, about 1430 pacific daylight time, a Piper J3F-65 airplane, N29042, sustained substantial damage subsequent to a nose-over at a private… - [Incident 20010224004269I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010224004269I), Feb 24, 2001: Piper J3F65 (N29042), Vancouver, WA. (-23) [privacy data omitted] departed Evergreen field with full fuel. He believed he had 2.5 hours of flight time, including his 30 minute reserve. He planned… - [Incident 19970407009319I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970407009319I), Apr 7, 1997: Piper J3F65 (N32946), Columbus, NE, Minor damage. Narrative: the owner/pilot stated he was on a local pleasure flight. He said he landed in a farm field at a farm residence to visit a friend. He had landed at… - [Incident 19960824032049I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960824032049I), Aug 24, 1996: N25706, Minor damage, 2 fatal. Narrative: after landing the wind shifted and blew the balloon into a light pole resulting in a tear in a panel. - [Incident 19940221007579I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940221007579I), Feb 21, 1994: Piper J3F65 (N29042), Medina, OH, Minor damage. Engine quit infllight. Forced landing in field. Suspect ignition switch failure. - [Incident 19930508017639I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930508017639I), May 8, 1993: Piper J3F60 (N25816), Wilmington, OH, Minor damage. Bounced on touchdown. Lost directional control. Veered off runway. Stopped in ditch paralleling runway. - [Accident 19920920037529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920920037529A), Sep 20, 1992: Amtraa BABYACEC (N840Z), Jacksonville, NC, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. Lost control in steep turn. Impacted ground in nose low altitude. Found no problems with controls or power plant. - [Accident 19901016046229A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19901016046229A), Oct 16, 1990: Norwst FP65PORTFLD (N37859), Moravia, NY, Substantial damage. Engine quit on takeoff. Crashed into trees. Fuel line from gasculator was plugged. Allowed engine idle only. - [Incident 19891227061309I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19891227061309I), Dec 27, 1989: Tcraft BF65 (N29576), Norfolk, VA. Pilot landed without radio contact or clearance. Stated was low on fuel and made a precautionary landing. - [Incident 19880604056599I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880604056599I), Jun 4, 1988: Piper J3F65 (N35848), Sandwich, IL. Forced landing in field when engine lost power. Top spark plug and helicoil had fallen out of NR2 cylinder. - [Incident 19870905068219I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870905068219I), Sep 5, 1987: Piper J3F65 (N38512), Indianapolis, IN, Minor damage. During taxi maneuver the left main gear broke. Found the lower strut had severe internal corrosion. - [Accident 19860504015539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860504015539A), May 4, 1986: Piper J3F65 (N40782), Wauseon, OH, Substantial damage. The aircraft ground looped on landing. Pilot failed to update weather briefing and landed in strong crosswinds. - [Accident 19851024054079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19851024054079A), Oct 24, 1985: Piper J3F65 (N33461), Grass Valley, AZ, Substantial damage. Struck post in a rough field after throttle handle separated from linkage tube in flight. - [Accident 19850710030479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850710030479A), Jul 10, 1985: Tcrafk DF65TCRAFT (N47757), Eklutna, AK, Substantial damage. Hard landing on gravel road broke both main gear off. - [Accident 19820228000899A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820228000899A), Feb 28, 1982: Piper J3F65 (N23209), Yerington, NV, Substantial damage. Developed high sink rate on final. Impacted one foot short of runway. - [Accident 19770727022819A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770727022819A), Jul 27, 1977: Piper J3 (N33026), Athens, GA, Substantial damage. Solid white deposit of unk origin found in carb bowl. - [Accident 19760619016909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760619016909A), Jun 19, 1976: Piper J3F65 (N40618), Central Point, OR, Substantial damage - [Accident 19751009034949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19751009034949A), Oct 9, 1975: Piper J3F65 (N41112), Caledonia, MN, Substantial damage. Plt selected short sod area because of xwind,overshot area. - [Accident 19750820025609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750820025609A), Aug 20, 1975: Piper J3F65 (N40782), Blissfield, MI, Substantial damage. Lost ctl aftr bounced lndg acft entrd soy bean fld and struck standing corn in adj fld. - [Accident 19740526016089A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740526016089A), May 26, 1974: Piper J3C65 (N33201), Alva, OK, Substantial damage - [Accident 19740127021189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740127021189A), Jan 27, 1974: Piper L4B (N33JG), Titusville, FL, Destroyed. Window obsd open in flt,broke off acft. Plt saw ground witness holding window. - [Accident 19730825028659A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730825028659A), Aug 25, 1973: Tcraft BF1265 (N39144), Meadville, PA, Substantial damage. Acft not maintained in accord with FAR.some ceramic plug term bkn or missing plugs carbon sooted. ## Service difficulty reports (1) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR 2001FA0000469](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001FA0000469), Oct 3, 2001: GEAR. BROKEN. FOLLOWING TAKEOFF, AT ABOUT 200 FT, ENGINE FAILED. AIRCRAFT LANDED IN FIELD WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. SUBSEQUENT INSPECTION REVEALED CAM GEAR, WHICH DRIVE BOTH --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.