# Piper J3C-65 - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 7100510 - Manufacturer (registry): PIPER - Model: J3C-65 - Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 1 · Reciprocating - Seats: 2 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Cruise speed: 67 mph - Certification: Type certificated - Registered aircraft: 3,191 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-j3c-65 Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs) Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment. None matched. ## Registered aircraft (3,191, first 50) - [N100](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N100): [Bene Mary D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BENE%20MARY%20D), [Ketchum, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Ketchum), built 1940, S/N 5334 - [N10036](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N10036): [Roberts Bruce D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROBERTS%20BRUCE%20D), [New London, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/New%20London), built 1944, S/N 11906 - [N10440](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N10440): [Johnson Jeffry L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JOHNSON%20JEFFRY%20L), [Eufaula, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Eufaula), built 1958, S/N 8439 - [N1049](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1049): [Soplata Walter C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SOPLATA%20WALTER%20C), [Collierville, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Collierville), built 1942, S/N 8453 - [N10492](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N10492): [Bateman Randy](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BATEMAN%20RANDY), [Lindale, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Lindale), built 1956, S/N 45-4913 - [N104Q](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N104Q): [Siegel George H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SIEGEL%20GEORGE%20H), [Reading, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Reading), built 1940, S/N 5335 - [N10510](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N10510): [Jack Browns Seaplane Base Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JACK%20BROWNS%20SEAPLANE%20BASE%20INC), [Winter Haven, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Winter%20Haven), built 1956, S/N 45-4942A - [N10650](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N10650): [Santorelly Aviation](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SANTORELLY%20AVIATION), [Glen Saint Mary, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Glen%20Saint%20Mary), S/N 10650 - [N10674](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N10674): [Urbahn John A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/URBAHN%20JOHN%20A), [Saratoga Springs, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Saratoga%20Springs), S/N 20168 - [N1071N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1071N): [Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WESTERN%20ANTIQUE%20AEROPLANE%20%26%20AUTOMOBILE%20MUSEUM), [Hood River, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Hood%20River), built 1944, S/N 13284 - [N10817](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N10817): [Nance David B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NANCE%20DAVID%20B), [Quinton, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Quinton), S/N 16727 - [N1082G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1082G): [Brito Juan L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BRITO%20JUAN%20L), [El Paso, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/El%20Paso), S/N 14087 - [N10XS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N10XS): [Wittman Flying Service](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WITTMAN%20FLYING%20SERVICE), [Ripon, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Ripon), built 1946, S/N 22366 - [N110RR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N110RR): [Galloway Landings LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GALLOWAY%20LANDINGS%20LLC), [Caledonia, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Caledonia), built 1946, S/N 19659 - [N110TC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N110TC): [Kerzen Properties LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KERZEN%20PROPERTIES%20LLC), [Fayetteville, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Fayetteville), built 1946, S/N 15790 - [N11190](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11190): [Claire Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CLAIRE%20AVIATION%20INC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), S/N 43-507 - [N1129V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1129V): [Carolina Flying Machines LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CAROLINA%20FLYING%20MACHINES%20LLC), [Davidson, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Davidson), S/N 13956 - [N112RB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N112RB): [Lowers Jamesson B II](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LOWERS%20JAMESSON%20B%20II), [Little Hocking, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Little%20Hocking), built 1941, S/N 6205 - [N113ML](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N113ML): [Castello Branco Pablo](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CASTELLO%20BRANCO%20PABLO), [Montclair, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Montclair), built 1947, S/N 23086 - [N113WW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N113WW): [Spitfire Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SPITFIRE%20AVIATION%20INC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1946, S/N 14681 - [N1141V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1141V): [Hampton Flying Services LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HAMPTON%20FLYING%20SERVICES%20LLC), [Portsmouth, NH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NH/Portsmouth), built 1943, S/N 10490 - [N1174G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1174G): [Austin James M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AUSTIN%20JAMES%20M), [Fort Worth, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Fort%20Worth), S/N 9829 - [N1176G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1176G): [Counts Jett T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COUNTS%20JETT%20T), [East Palatka, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/East%20Palatka), S/N 15745 - [N11814](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11814): [Prusa Daniel J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PRUSA%20DANIEL%20J), [Morgantown, WV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WV/Morgantown), built 1946, S/N 23048 - [N118VR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N118VR): [Alliance Aircraft Sales Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ALLIANCE%20AIRCRAFT%20SALES%20INC), [Pierre, SD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SD/Pierre), built 1946, S/N 22095 - [N119CG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N119CG): [Greeley Barton M Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GREELEY%20BARTON%20M%20JR), [Coudersport, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Coudersport), built 1946, S/N 19824 - [N11GD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11GD): [Piccolo Marc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PICCOLO%20MARC), [Alexandria, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Alexandria), built 1945, S/N 14847 - [N11MK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11MK): [Mckenney Robert N](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCKENNEY%20ROBERT%20N), [Schertz, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Schertz), built 1946, S/N 15748 - [N11PV](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11PV): [Jones Richard](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JONES%20RICHARD), [Azalea, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Azalea), built 1941, S/N 7618 - [N1205P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1205P): [Newman Judith](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NEWMAN%20JUDITH), [Hood River, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Hood%20River), built 1946, S/N 17630 - [N1215N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1215N): [Mcclure Mark R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCCLURE%20MARK%20R), [Prescott, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Prescott), built 1943, S/N 10226 - [N12173](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N12173): [Batchelor Terry W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BATCHELOR%20TERRY%20W), [Edwardsburg, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Edwardsburg), S/N 18184 - [N1227N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1227N): [Egmond Aircraft LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EGMOND%20AIRCRAFT%20LLC), [Lewes, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Lewes), built 1945, S/N 13800 - [N122JT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N122JT): [Spivey Harold E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SPIVEY%20HAROLD%20E), [Thomaston, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Thomaston), built 1946, S/N 15558 - [N123BW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N123BW): [Wiplinger Robert D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WIPLINGER%20ROBERT%20D), [Inver Grove Hts, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Inver%20Grove%20Hts), built 1946, S/N 17264 - [N123RW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N123RW): [Wiplinger Robert D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WIPLINGER%20ROBERT%20D), [Inver Grove Hts, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Inver%20Grove%20Hts), built 1946, S/N 15580 - [N1273V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1273V): [Blue Sky Properties Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BLUE%20SKY%20PROPERTIES%20INC), [Gainesville, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Gainesville), built 1945, S/N 13998 - [N127JP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N127JP): [Sharair LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SHARAIR%20LLC), [Thomasville, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Thomasville), built 1946, S/N 20770 - [N128BL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N128BL): [Houdek Dennis E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOUDEK%20DENNIS%20E), [Roseburg, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Roseburg), built 1947, S/N 7569 - [N128ME](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N128ME): [Paddock Matthew M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PADDOCK%20MATTHEW%20M), [Elkhorn, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Elkhorn), built 1945, S/N 14023 - [N1326N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1326N): [Lemmon Richard W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LEMMON%20RICHARD%20W), [Rhome, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Rhome), S/N 13476 - [N133RS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N133RS): [Bootcamp Helicopters LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BOOTCAMP%20HELICOPTERS%20LLC), [Middletown, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Middletown), built 1946, S/N 16296 - [N1353M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1353M): [Hyatt Philip D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HYATT%20PHILIP%20D), [Gadsden, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Gadsden), built 1942, S/N 9913 - [N13LE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N13LE): [Stine Donny E Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STINE%20DONNY%20E%20JR), [Poplar Grove, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Poplar%20Grove), S/N 17571 - [N1401N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1401N): [Carrollton, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Carrollton), built 1947, S/N 22925, Registration pending - [N1401V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1401V): [Hayes Christopher C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HAYES%20CHRISTOPHER%20C), [Park Rapids, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Park%20Rapids), S/N 10771 - [N1402N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1402N): [Bauman Scott H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BAUMAN%20SCOTT%20H), [Long Valley, SD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SD/Long%20Valley), built 1947, S/N 22926 - [N1403N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1403N): [Lambert Karl S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LAMBERT%20KARL%20S), [Foley, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Foley), S/N 22927 - [N1404N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1404N): [Brewer Tony](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BREWER%20TONY), [Lubbock, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Lubbock), built 1947, S/N 22898 - [N1406V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1406V): [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1944, S/N 12891, Registration pending All 3,191: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-j3c-65/aircraft.md ## NTSB investigations (1,195, newest 50) 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 CEN27LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN27LA021), Oct 18, 2026: Piper J3C-65 (N88218), Boonville, IN, 1 fatal, investigation ongoing - [NTSB CEN27LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN27LA026), Oct 17, 2026: Piper J3C-65 (N3368N), Eagle Harbor, MI, investigation ongoing - [NTSB ERA27LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA27LA018), Oct 10, 2026: Piper J3C-65 (N6340H), Limington, ME, investigation ongoing - [NTSB CEN26LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA266), Jul 20, 2026: Piper J3C-65 (N92432), Richmond, TX, substantial damage, investigation ongoing - [NTSB ERA26LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA225), Jun 2, 2026: Piper J5C-65 (N331JM), East Granby, CT, substantial damage, investigation ongoing - [NTSB ERA26LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA168), Apr 10, 2026: Piper J3C-65 (N92480), Crestview, FL, substantial damage, investigation ongoing - [NTSB ERA26LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA105), Feb 1, 2026: Piper J3C (N5930V), Brimfield, OH, substantial damage. Probable cause: The 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. - [NTSB ANC25FA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25FA079), Jul 25, 2025: Piper J3C-65 (N5050R), Dillingham, AK, substantial damage, 1 fatal, investigation ongoing - [NTSB CEN25LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA249), Jul 13, 2025: Piper J3C-65 (N88220), Howard, WI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while on approach to land. - [NTSB ERA25FA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25FA239), Jun 24, 2025: Piper J3C-65 (N28DR), Dunlap, TN, substantial damage, 1 fatal, investigation ongoing - [NTSB CEN25FA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25FA166), May 4, 2025: Piper J3C-65 (N98416), Wilson, KS, destroyed, 1 fatal, investigation ongoing - [NTSB ERA24LA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA328), Jul 27, 2024: Piper J3C-65 (N77522), Groveland, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. - [NTSB CEN24LA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA290), Jul 27, 2024: Piper J3C-65 (N98813), Fort Worth, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s decision to allow a non-rated passenger to manipulate the flight controls during the takeoff which resulted in a loss of directional control during the takeoff. - [NTSB WPR24LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA207), Jun 19, 2024: Piper J3C-65 (N3627N), Scheelite, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s inadvertent entry to a box canyon where the airplane could not outclimb the rising terrain. - [NTSB ERA24LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA213), May 1, 2024: Piper J3C-65 (N6872H), Apex, NC, substantial damage. Probable cause: The loss of directional control during the landing roll for reasons that could not be determined, due to impact damage sustained to the brake system. - [NTSB ERA24LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA142), Mar 14, 2024: Piper J3C-65 (N71093), Homosassa Springs, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to confirm the throttle position before attempting to start the airplane’s engine by manually rotating the propeller, which resulted in a loss of airplane control. - [NTSB CEN24LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA113), Feb 12, 2024: Piper J3C-65 (N87965), South Lyon, MI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees during the landing approach. - [NTSB CEN24LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA087), Jan 9, 2024: Piper J3C (N1401V), Park Rapids, MN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control and terrain clearance during initial climb, that resulted in an impact with trees and terrain. - [NTSB CEN24LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA041), Nov 17, 2023: Piper J3C (N30494), Buffalo, MN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a quartering headwind. - [NTSB WPR23LA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA311), Aug 11, 2023: Piper J3C-65 (N3609K), Miles City, MT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing on unimproved terrain. - [NTSB CEN23LA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA309), Jul 16, 2023: Piper J3C-65 (N41317), Princeton, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot’s decision to attempt a takeoff from an unimproved field which resulted in an impact with an obstacle. - [NTSB CEN23LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA229), Jun 5, 2023: Piper J3C-65 (N42220), Salem, WI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and the left main landing gear collapse. - [NTSB WPR23LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA215), Jun 4, 2023: Piper J3C-65 (N77583), Belfair, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The total loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the crankshaft accessory drive gear. - [NTSB CEN23LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA218), Apr 27, 2023: Piper J3C (N6384H), Romeoville, IL, incident, minor damage. Probable cause: The inflight failure of the propeller blade due to fatigue cracking from corrosion pits, initiating at the midpoint of the cambered face. - [NTSB ERA23FA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23FA142), Mar 7, 2023: Piper J3C (N10510), Winter Haven, FL, substantial damage, 4 fatal. Probable cause: The failure of both flight crews to see and avoid each other while operating in the airport environment. - [NTSB ERA22FA354](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22FA354), Aug 3, 2022: Piper J3C-65 (N88550), Cynthiana, KY, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall while maneuvering to land with approaching… - [NTSB CEN22LA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA348), Jul 29, 2022: Piper J3C-65 (N42584), Sturgeon Lake, MN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff from a gravel driveway resulting in an impact with a tree. - [NTSB WPR22LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA268), Jul 22, 2022: Piper J3C-65 (N3666K), Huntington Beach, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and the pilot’s mismanagement of the available fuel at an altitude too low for recovery. Contributing was the pilot’s delayed decision to switch… - [NTSB ERA22LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA184), Apr 10, 2022: Piper J3C-65 (N4693S), Bald Head Island, NC, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain control during landing on a soft surface. - [NTSB ERA22LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA107), Jan 12, 2022: Piper J3C (N88509), Winter Haven, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain airspeed during a turn, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall.… - [NTSB ERA22LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA094), Nov 30, 2021: Piper J3C (N656CJ), Kissimmee, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s inadvertent application of brakes during touchdown, which resulted in a noseover. - [NTSB WPR22LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA008), Oct 4, 2021: Piper J3C-65 (N3453K), Garberville, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent collision with an unoccupied parked airplane. - [NTSB CEN21FA380](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21FA380), Aug 22, 2021: Piper J3C-65 (N70643), Adrian, MO, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain. - [NTSB CEN21LA359](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA359), Aug 6, 2021: Piper J3C-65 (N6269H), Gosport, IN, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the failure of a cylinder exhaust valve stem, which led to a forced landing during which the airplane impacted terrain. - [NTSB WPR21LA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA306), Aug 5, 2021: Piper J3C-85 (N6018H), Woodburn, OR, no damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance during takeoff from a person on the ground who sustained a serious injury as a result of the collision. - [NTSB CEN21FA345](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21FA345), Jul 31, 2021: Piper J3C-65 (N42522), Hartford, WI, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The flight crew’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during a simulated engine failure during initial climb after takeoff, which led to an aerodynamic stall/spin and loss of… - [NTSB WPR21LA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA302), Jul 24, 2021: Piper J3C-65 (N946PD), Sandpoint, ID, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing with a crosswind which, resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain. - [NTSB ANC21LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC21LA047), Jun 28, 2021: Piper J3C-65 (N98109), Sterling, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. - [NTSB CEN21LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA204), Apr 26, 2021: Piper J3C-65 (N26783), Slaughter, LA, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined from the available evidence. - [NTSB CEN21LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA168), Mar 27, 2021: Piper J3C-65 (N42769), Justin, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. - [NTSB CEN21LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA040), Nov 3, 2020: Piper J3C (N87715), Weslaco, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot of N87715 inadvertently allowed his airplane to drift right of the runway during the climb after a touch-and-go landing, and the pilot of N6463H did not maintain adequate separation from… - [NTSB CEN21LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA040), Nov 3, 2020: Piper J3C (N6463H), Weslaco, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot of N87715 inadvertently allowed his airplane to drift right of the runway during the climb after a touch-and-go landing, and the pilot of N6463H did not maintain adequate separation from… - [NTSB WPR21LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA022), Oct 23, 2020: Piper J3-C65 (N98615), El Cajon, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and fuel planning which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB CEN20LA436](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA436), Aug 30, 2020: Piper J3 (N88204), Hartford, WI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s loss of situation awareness which resulted in landing in a grass area and the subsequent collision with a runway marker. - [NTSB CEN20CA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA233), Jun 17, 2020: Piper J3C-65 (N25702), Mount Victory, OH, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate planning, and his failure to secure the airplane prior to hand-starting the engine. - [NTSB ERA20LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA023), Oct 27, 2019: Piper J3C (N7009H), Grand Bay, AL, substantial damage. Probable cause: A loss of engine power during initial climb due to carburetor ice that formed during an extended ground delay, and the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat before initiating the takeoff. - [NTSB GAA19CA575](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA575), Sep 26, 2019: Piper J3C (N33463), Lander, WY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain lateral control during takeoff with a quartering tailwind, which resulted in the right wing striking the ground, a runway excursion, impact with a fence, and a… - [NTSB GAA19CA539](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA539), Sep 4, 2019: Piper J3C (N7326H), Winfield, AL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain proper wind correction input during taxi in a gusting tailwind, which resulted in a nose over. - [NTSB CEN19LA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA297), Sep 2, 2019: Piper J3C (N98278), Independence Charter Township, MI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The reduction in climb performance for reasons that could not be determined. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane after the loss of performance. - [NTSB CEN19TA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19TA293), Aug 25, 2019: Piper J3C (N49614), Russiaville, IN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to reinstall the oil cap after adding oil, which resulted to oil starvation and a precaautionary landing. All 1,195: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-j3c-65/ntsb.md ## FAA accident and incident reports (974, newest 50) 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. - [Accident 20260720008859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260720008859A), Jul 20, 2026: Piper J3C-65 (N92432), Richmond, TX, Destroyed. According to preliminary pilot statements and video accounts, the flight departed the airfield to the south for a local sunrise observation. The aircraft… - [Accident 20260602006599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260602006599A), Jun 2, 2026: Piper J3C-65 (N331JM), Granby, CT, Substantial damage. On 06/02/2026 at 1251 EDT, the FAA received a preliminary notice regarding an accident involving Piper J-3 cub. The aircraft experienced a reported loss of… - [Accident 20260410004139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260410004139A), Apr 10, 2026: Piper J3C-65 (N92480), Baker, FL, Substantial damage. During climb out after departing from the Long Branch airfield, the aircraft's engine lost power. Pilot attempted to return to airport but stalled and clipped… - [Incident 20260227003349I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260227003349I), Feb 27, 2026: Piper J3C-65 (N42TH), Brenham, TX, No damage. Pilot stated: I went up for a local flight Friday February 27th 2026. I left Brenham airport 11R and was close to somerville when the engine suddenly stopped… - [Accident 20260201000489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260201000489A), Feb 1, 2026: Piper J3C-65 (N5930V), Brimfield, OH, Substantial damage. Pilot doing a low altitude flyby over friend's farm experienced an engine power loss on fourth pass after turning carburetor heat off and applying climb power.… - [Incident 20260131001139I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260131001139I), Jan 31, 2026: Piper J3C-65 (N42803), Erwinna, PA, Minor damage. Pilot was doing touch and goes at Van Sant Airport. The runway was snow covered with patches of ice and the aircraft was on skis. On take off personnel on the… - [Incident 20250912021679I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250912021679I), Sep 12, 2025: Piper J3C-65 (N3487K), Springfield, MO, Minor damage. Aircraft experienced prop strike while attempting to take off from an "off airfield" pasture. Pilot statement below: The engine started easy, and a run up was… - [Accident 20250725009629A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250725009629A), Jul 25, 2025: Piper J3C-65 (N5050R), Dillingham, AK, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. Pilot doing touch and goes. Departed runway 19 on second touch and go, engine quit at approximitley 200 feet AGL, restarted momentarily, aircraft stalled and… - [Incident 20250715011299I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250715011299I), Jul 15, 2025: Piper J3C-65 (N6474L), Berne, NY, Minor damage. Airman was operating aircraft at a low altitude over a field when the main gear began to impact grass and wrapped around left wheel. The aircraft settled into… - [Accident 20250713012409A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250713012409A), Jul 13, 2025: Piper J3C-65 (N88220), Howard, WI, Substantial damage. On July 13, 2025 about 1100 CST, [privacy data omitted] registered as a Piper cub J3C-65 airplane piloted by the [privacy data omitted], was substantially… - [Accident 20250624007319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250624007319A), Jun 24, 2025: Piper J3C-65 (N28DR), Dunlap, TN, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. Pilot flying JC3-65 cub, while attempting to land, struck tree tops with left wing causing aircraft to stall, striking the ground nose-first. Two persons were… - [Accident 20250504008419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250504008419A), May 4, 2025: Piper J3C-65 (N98416), Wilson, KS, Destroyed, 1 fatal. On may 4, 2025, at approximately 13:25 local time, a Piper J3C-65 aircraft, was destroyed in an accident near Wilson, Kansas. The sole occupant, the pilot,… - [Incident 20250324005132I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250324005132I), Mar 24, 2025: Piper J3C-65 (N92628), San Diego, CA, Minor damage. Aircraft [privacy data omitted] was holding short at runway 28L awaiting clearance. Aircraft [privacy data omitted] was taxing to runway 28L and made contact… - [Accident 20240727020719A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240727020719A), Jul 27, 2024: Piper J3C-65 (N98813), Fort Worth, TX, Substantial damage. At approximately 11:00 a m , J-3 cub [privacy data omitted] pilot and one passenger taking off to south michael flying. Airplane came up on main gear while… - [Accident 20240727013529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240727013529A), Jul 27, 2024: Piper J3C-65 (N77522), Groveland, FL, Substantial damage. Airman departed williston airport with low fuel. Airman stated that his airplane hold 17 gallons of fuel. Airplane burns approx 8 gallons per hour. Airplane… - [Accident 20240619008249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240619008249A), Jun 19, 2024: Piper J3C-65 (N3627N), Fresno County, CA, Substantial damage. On June 19, 2024, the pilot planned to fly a newly acquired Piper J3C-65 airplane from mefford field airport (tlr) to prescott regional airport - ernest a love… - [Incident 20240515005619I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240515005619I), May 15, 2024: Piper J3C-65 (N88114), Eden Prairie, MN, Minor damage. Shortly after touchdown the right wing raised due to a crosswind. The PIC applied crosswind correction but was unable to maintain control. The aircraft spun… - [Accident 20240501004919A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240501004919A), May 1, 2024: Piper J3C-65 (N6872H), Apex, NC, Destroyed. The pilot and passenger refueled the aircraft, and the pilot started aircraft and performed a preflight check. Aircraft departed runway (a grass field with a… - [Accident 20240314004569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240314004569A), Mar 14, 2024: Piper J3C-65 (N71093), Crystal River, FL, Minor damage. Pilot started the aircraft by spinning the prop. There was nobody riding brakes and the plane jumped chocks and ran into a parked aircraft causing damage to… - [Incident 20240214005729I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240214005729I), Feb 14, 2024: Piper J3C-65 (N3650K), Ste Genevieve, MO, Minor damage. The PIC made an uneventful full stop landing on a sandbar located on the Missouri side of the Mississippi river. During the subsequent departure roll the left… - [Accident 20240212001119A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240212001119A), Feb 12, 2024: Piper J3C-65 (N87965), South Lyon, MI, Substantial damage. On February 12, 2024, a Piper cub departed 1D2 enroute to a private air strip for landing practice. On the first approach to the field, the aircraft was in a… - [Accident 20240109002439A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240109002439A), Jan 9, 2024: Piper J3C-65 (N1401V), Park Rapids, MN, Substantial damage. The pilot had pictures of the takeoff roll, and tracks were straight and uneventful. Pilot reported the aircraft dipped the left wing hard and abruptly turned… - [Accident 20231117018609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20231117018609A), Nov 17, 2023: Piper J3C-65 (N30494), Buffalo, MN, Substantial damage. The PIC and [privacy data omitted]were performing multiple takeoffs and landings in the traffic pattern. Before commencing the last approach for a full-stop… - [Incident 20231104017729I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20231104017729I), Nov 4, 2023: Piper J3C-65 (N3728C), Rosanky, TX, Minor damage. On November 4, 2023, a Piper J-3 cub, struck a power line. Engine lost power and attempted a landing in field. Landing gear collapsed during process. Minor… - [Incident 20230826013069I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230826013069I), Aug 26, 2023: Piper J3C-65 (N37953), Moundridge, KS, Minor damage. On 08/26/2023 in a Piper J3C-65, experienced a baggadge door departure during flight. The private pilot, decided to land in a field not knowing the extend of… - [Accident 20230810010639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230810010639A), Aug 10, 2023: Piper J3C-65 (N3609K), Miles City, MT, Substantial damage. Pilot took off from un-imporverd field. During climb-out pilot experienced a sudden loss of power and crashed into a field. Aircraft propeller contacted ground… - [Accident 20230716021369A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230716021369A), Jul 16, 2023: Piper J3C-65 (N41317), Princeton, TX, Substantial damage. On scene investigation revealed aircraft had attempted to depart a pasture and shortly after becoming airborne the tailwheel struck a natural gas pipe… - [Accident 20230605006869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230605006869A), Jun 5, 2023: Piper J3C-65 (N42220), Salem, WI, Substantial damage. Salem, WI (4WN9): [privacy data omitted] J3C-65, landed hard resulting in a broken landing gear, broken wing spar, and a prop strike. POB: 1, injuries: minor,… - [Accident 20230604013529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230604013529A), Jun 4, 2023: Piper J3C-65 (N77583), Belfair, WA, Substantial damage. Instructor with student pilot, while flying for instruction, was on the way to bremerton, WA airport, when enigine quit. No electrical system on this aircraft,… - [Incident 20230427007229I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230427007229I), Apr 27, 2023: Piper J3C-65 (N6384H), Romeoville, IL, Minor damage. On April 27, 2023, the pilot of a J3C-65, departed Lewis University Airport (klot) on runway 9. On climb out at approximately 800 feet AGL the aircraft began… - [Accident 20230307001342A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230307001342A), Mar 7, 2023: Piper J3C-65 (N10510), Winter Haven, FL, Destroyed, 2 fatal. On March 7, 2023 at approximately 2:00 pm, a Piper J-3C, [privacy data omitted], and a Piper PA-28-161, [privacy data omitted], collided mid-air over lake… - [Accident 20220803014009A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220803014009A), Aug 3, 2022: Piper J3C-65 (N88550), Cynthiana, KY, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. Aircraft was on final approach and experienced a left wing stall. Aircraft impacted ground resulting in substantial damage. - [Accident 20220729013579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220729013579A), Jul 29, 2022: Piper J3C-65 (N42584), Sturgeon Lake, MN, Substantial damage. Airman departed oshkosh WI (kosh) after camping there for the airshow for several days. On the way to a family cabin near bemidji MN he was getting low on gas… - [Accident 20220722022819A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220722022819A), Jul 22, 2022: Piper J3C-65 (N3666K), Huntington Beac, CA, Destroyed. On July 22, 2022, just after 13:21 pacific standard time, U.S. Registered aircraft [privacy data omitted], a Piper J3C-65, serial # 22356, [privacy data… - [Accident 20220410005269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220410005269A), Apr 10, 2022: Piper J3C-65 (N4693S), Bald Head Islan, NC, Substantial damage. [privacy data omitted] Departed grand strand airport (kcre) at approximately 1715 EDT in route to wilmington international airport (kilm) for the evening.… - [Accident 20220112000549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220112000549A), Jan 12, 2022: Piper J3C-65 (N88509), Winterhaven, FL, Substantial damage. On January 12, 2022, at 1427 EST (19:27 z), while on an instructional flight, the Piper J3C, N88509, [privacy data omitted]impacted the ground in an orange… - [Accident 20211130020889A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20211130020889A), Nov 30, 2021: Piper J3C-65 (N656CJ), Kissimmee, FL, Substantial damage. The flight was a training flight for a pilot rated student, who was sitting in the forward seat, and the CFI in the aft seat. On landing, the brakes were… - [Accident 20211005021829A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20211005021829A), Oct 5, 2021: Piper J3C-65 (N3453K), Garberville, CA, Substantial damage. On October 5, 2021 at 1200, N3453K experienced an accident at the Garberville Airport in California. [privacy data omitted] Attempted to land at the airport… - [Accident 20210822013909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210822013909A), Aug 22, 2021: Piper J3C-65 (N70643), Adrian, MO, Destroyed, 1 fatal. During unknown phase of flight from a private airfield, the aircraft lost engine power. The aircraft rolled left resulting in a stall of the left wing. The… - [Accident 20210805013449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210805013449A), Aug 5, 2021: Piper J3C-65 (N6269H), Gosport, IN, Substantial damage. On August 5, 2021, at approximately 2000 eastern daylight time, a Piper J3C aircraft, N6269H, landed in a bean field approximately five miles northwest of… - [Accident 20210804015969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210804015969A), Aug 4, 2021: Piper J3C-65 (N6018H), Daton, OR, No damage. Wednesday August 4, 2021 at 5:08 pm local time a woman was hit by a small plane while kayaking on the willamette river in yamhill county. The aircraft had just… - [Accident 20210731012259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210731012259A), Jul 31, 2021: Piper J3C-65 (N42522), Hartford, WI, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. On 07/31/2021 at approximately 1130 CST while practicing take-off's and landings at Hartford, WI. (Hxf), a Piper J3 cub, N42522 lost power and landed in a… - [Accident 20210724011749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210724011749A), Jul 24, 2021: Piper J3C-65 (N946PD), Sandpoint, ID, Substantial damage. During take-off on runway 02 at Sandpoint Airport szt aircraft drifted to the left off center line and continued to the left into grass medium where aircraft… - [Incident 20210719006939I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210719006939I), Jul 19, 2021: Piper J3C-65 (N88610), Ocean City, NJ, No damage. Pilot departed paramount air airport (JY04) to conduct banner tow operations and experienced partial engine power loss in cruise flight. Initiated emergency… - [Accident 20210628011079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210628011079A), Jun 28, 2021: Piper J3C-65 (N98109), Kenai, AK, Substantial damage. On 06/28/2021, N98109, Piper J3, reported engine failure 25 miles north east of Kenai on a VFR flight from hom to lhd. 2 POB, no injuries. Aircraft found… - [Accident 20210426007279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210426007279A), Apr 26, 2021: Piper J3C-65 (N26783), Slaughter, LA, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. Aircraft took off to the north. Upon rotation aircraft was steered left. Immediately with aircraft trying to climb engine started sputtering. Aircraft veered… - [Accident 20210327011909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210327011909A), Mar 27, 2021: Piper J3C-65 (N42769), Ponder, TX, Substantial damage. On March 27, 2021 at approximately 1600 central daylight time the pilot of Piper J3C-65 N42769 began to turn westbound starting his approach to his landing… - [Accident 20210228000789A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210228000789A), Feb 28, 2021: Piper J3C-65 (N7014H), Panacea, FL, Substantial damage. On February 28, 2021, at 1805 EST, a Piper J3C cub, N7014H, [privacy data omitted], had a hard landing touching down short of runway 18 at Wakulla county, FL… - [Accident 20201103021962A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201103021962A), Nov 3, 2020: Piper J3C-65 (N6463H), Weslaco, TX, Substantial damage. After turning from base leg to the final approach he realized that his airplane was too close to the airplane ahead of him in the traffic pattern. The pilot… - [Accident 20201103021802A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201103021802A), Nov 3, 2020: Piper J3C-65 (N87715), Weslaco, TX, Substantial damage. Student pilot took off from runway 14 on his third touch and go. He became focused on the instrumentation and allowed the aircraft to drift to the right (west)… All 974: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-j3c-65/incidents.md ## Service difficulty reports (31) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR 2026FA0000052](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2026FA0000052), Nov 23, 2025: SPARK PLUG. CRACKED. LEVELED AT 4000FT, ENGINE POWER WAS REDUCED TO 80% WITH FUEL CONSUMPTION LEANED TO 17GAL/HR. AFTER BEING SET IN THIS CRUISE PROFILE FOR APPROXIMATELY 2 MINUTES, - [SDR YV3R2021042700451](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/YV3R2021042700451), Apr 15, 2021: WARNING SYSTEM. DEFECTIVE. CUSTOMER REPORTED WARNING UNIT - LOW RPM P/N: A569-9 WAS FAULTY, HORN SOUNDS INTERMITTENTLY @ 102%. - [SDR 2020FA0000403](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2020FA0000403), Sep 1, 2020: TAB. BROKEN. RUDDER CABLE ATTACHMENT TAB BROKE OFF DURING LANDING ROLLOUT LEFT REAR RUDDER TAB. - [SDR 2015FA0000359](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2015FA0000359), Jul 29, 2015: HOUSING. CRACKED. DUE TO A "STUCK" EXHAUST VALVE IN 1 CYLINDER, THE ROCKER ARM BROKE, AND THE PUSHROD ASSOCIATED WITH THAT ROCKER ARM DAMAGED AND CRACKED THE FLANGE-PUSHROD HOUSI - [SDR BPGR20140313001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BPGR20140313001), Mar 6, 2014: STRUT. FAILED. ACFT WAS FLOWN FOR 45 HRS ON SNOW SKIES BEFORE THE RT SHOCK STRUT BROKE AT LOW SPEED TAXI. THE RT LONG SHOCK STRUT BROKE HALF WAY DOWN THE TUBE WITH NO SIGNS OF - [SDR 2013FA0000382](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000382), Jul 3, 2013: BRACKET. CRACKED. THE AILERON HINGE REINFORCING BRACKET FOUND SEVERELY CORRODED AND CRACKED. - [SDR CA130831001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130831001), Jun 7, 2013: HINGE BRACKET. CORRODED. (CAN) ON ACCOMPLISHING ANNUAL INSPECTION, FOUND DIS-COLOURED SPOT ON BOTTOM OF HINGE BRACKET PIVOT. ON APPLYING "MAULE TESTER" FOR STRENGTH TEST. TUBE COLLAPSED - [SDR 2012FA0000110](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000110), Feb 10, 2012: AXLE. CORRODED. DURING CLEANING IN PREPARATION FOR RECOVERING OF THE RT LANDING GEAR IT WAS NOTED THAT WOOD PLUG, PN 30941, WAS MISSING. SEVERE CORROSION WAS NOTICED INSIDE LOW - [SDR FPI2012F00001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FPI2012F00001), Dec 14, 2011: CYLINDER. CRACKED. DURING A 100 HR INSPECTION COMPRESSION TEST FOUND NR 1 CYLINDER CRACKED FROM BEHIND FIRST FIN TO SPARK PLUG HOLE (UPPER) ABOVE EXHAUST PORT. REPLACED WITH NEW C - [SDR CA110803009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA110803009), Jul 22, 2011: OIL SYSTEM. LEAKING. (CAN) DURING CRUISE, THE PILOT NOTICED THE LOW OIL PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT AND SAW PRESSURE WAS FLUCTUATING. WHEN THE PRESSURE FLUCTUATED DOWN TO 10 PSI THE ENGI - [SDR 2010FA0000481](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0000481), May 17, 2010: SPAR. CORRODED. SEVERE CORROSION ON SPAR BETWEEN HINGES AND SPAR. AIRCRAFT WAS NOT HANGARED. WATER SEEPAGE BETWEEN STEEL HINGE BRACKET AND ALUMINUM SPAR DEVELOPED TO CAUSE CORR - [SDR 2010FA0000087](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0000087), Feb 4, 2010: SPAR. CORRODED. SEVERE CORROSION ON LT AND RT AILERON MAIN SPARS BETWEEN SPAR AND BRACKETS. SPAR BULGES AROUND RIVETS ATTACHING THE BRACKETS TO THE SPAR. THIS CONDITION WAS FOU - [SDR 2008FA0000702](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000702), Oct 16, 2008: TORQUE LINK. CRACKED. CRACK FOUND DURING 100 HR INSPECTION. LAST INSPECTION FOR AD 72-08-06. DONE AT 5214.07 HR, PRESENT TIME 5440.53 (225.76 HR). SUGGEST PART BE LIFE LIMITED. THIS - [SDR 2008FA0000908](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000908), Aug 10, 2008: CONNECTING ROD. FAILED. NR 1 CONNECTING ROD FAILED IN FLT, OFF-AIRPORT LANDING AND SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE. CONNECTING ROD FAILED SLIGHTLY ABOVE CRANKSHAFT; ROD CAP STILL BOLTED & SAFETIED - [SDR 2007FA0000168](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000168), Feb 6, 2007: SPAR. CRACKED. DURING REMOVAL OF LT WING FOR INSTALLATION OF WING FUEL TANK, A QUESTIONABLE PREVIOUS REPAIR WAS FOUND AT THE FRONT WOOD SPAR ROOT. FURTHER INVESTIGATION FOUND - [SDR 2004FA0000275](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000275), Feb 27, 2004: BRAKE ASSY. BROKEN. AFTER DISASSEMBLY OF THE RT WHEEL AND BRAKE COMPONENTS FOR INSPECTION, ONE OF SIX BRAKE BLOCK (NR B27-59-D) WAS FOUND TO BE BROKEN, AND ONE OF SIX SPRING RETAIN - [SDR 2002FA0001265](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0001265), Oct 17, 2002: SHUTOFF VALVE. FAILED. DURING AN INVESTIGATION OF AN AIRCRAFT INCIDENT IN WHICH THE AIRCRAFT CRASHED INTO A POND DUE TO FUEL STARVATION. IT WAS DETERMINED THAT AN ALTERATION TO FUEL S - [SDR CA001229006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA001229006), Nov 29, 2000: CONTACTOR. FAILED. (CAN) SOLDER CONNECTIONS ON SPRING STEEL BATTERY TERMINAL BREAK OFF.IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO GET A GOOD SOLDER JOINT, TRYING TO SOLDER TO STEEL. CONTACTED MANUFACT - [SDR 20000714SH021](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000714SH021), Aug 16, 1999: PLUG. LOOSE. FOLLOWING MAJOR OVERHAUL, ALUM PARTICLES WERE FOUND IN THE OIL SCREEN AT 30, 55, AND 75 HOURS. CYLINDERS WERE REMOVED AND THE PISTON PIN PLUGS WERE FOUND WORN O - [SDR 98ZZZX4254](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX4254), Oct 29, 1998: LIFT STRUT. CORRODED. THIS WAS THE FRONT WING LIFT STRUT. WHILE C/W AD 98-10-06 IAW SB 528D, SKETCH 'A', CORROSION WAS FOUND AT 5 INCH-7 INCH, AND 10 INCH-12 INCH FROM THE END OF THE - [SDR 99ZZZX1055](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX1055), Oct 1, 1998: FITTINGS. CRACKED. DURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION, FOUND CRACK ON THE BASE OF THE MOUNTING LUG ON THE AFT RT WING STRUT/GEAR ATTACH FITTING, PN 20401-01. AFTER PEELING OFF THE REMAIN - [SDR 99ZZZX1054](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX1054), Oct 1, 1998: FITTINGS. CRACKED. DURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION, FOUND CRACK ON THE BASE OF THE MOUNTING LUG ON THE AFT RT WING STRUT/GEAR ATTACH FITTING, PN 20401-01. AFTER PEELING OFF THE REMAIN - [SDR 98ZZZX3423](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX3423), Jul 13, 1998: GEAR. WORN. GEAR TEETH WORN IN MAGNETO. - [SDR CA980504018](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA980504018), Apr 29, 1998: TURNBUCKLE. CRACKED. (CAN) ONE INCH CRACK IN TURNBUCKLE BARREL STARTING FROM LT THREAD END. REPLACED. - [SDR 98ZZZX2050](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX2050), Feb 25, 1998: BATTERY. FAILED. BATTERY WAS BOOST CHARGED EVERY FLIGHT AND/OR 90 DAYS WHEN IN STORAGE. BATTERY WAS USED FOR NAV LIGHTS AND HOUR METER ONLY (NO STARTER OR GENERATOR ON AIRCRAFT) - [SDR 97ZZZX3937](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX3937), Aug 3, 1997: PROPELLER. DEPARTED. THIRTY MINUTES AFTER TAKEOFF, PILOT REPORTS VIBRATION AND THEN PROPELLER SEPARATED FROM ENGINE. PILOT SAYS NOT SURE IF BIRD STRIKE OR PART FAILURE. AIRCRAFT LAN - [SDR 97ZZZX3689](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX3689), Jul 28, 1997: EXHAUST STACK. CRACKED. EXHAUST STACK CRACKED AT NR 1 CYLINDER. CRACK WELDED WITH STAINLESS STEEL. - [SDR 97ZZZX3483](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX3483), Jul 22, 1997: MUFFLER. CRACKED. INSPECTION FOUND MUFFLER CRACKED. WELDED WITH STAINLESS STEEL. - [SDR 96ZZZX177](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX177), Oct 26, 1995: COIL. CRACKED. WHILE DETERMINING C/W TELEDYNE AD 94-01-03R2, FOUND RIGHT MAGNETO TO HAVE AN UNAIRWORTHY COIL. UPON REMOVAL, COIL WAS FOUND CRACKED IN TWO PLACES ORIGINATING FR - [SDR 96ZZZX172](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX172), Oct 26, 1995: CABLE ASSY. WRONG LENGTH. WITH RUDDER PEDAL IN NEUTRAL POSITION, RUDDER WAS AT ALMOST FULL LEFT DEFLECTION. UPON INVESTIGATION, FOUND THAT RUDDER CABLES HAD BEEN REPLACED AND WERE OF DIF - [SDR 95ZZZX505](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX505), Jan 1, 1995: ENGINE. MALFUNCTIONED. ENGINE POWER FAILURE DURING TAKEOFF. MAINTENANCE INVESTIGATION AND POST-ENGINE RUN WAS CONDUCTED. ENGINE RAN SATISFACTORY. 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