# NTSB investigations: Piper J3C-65 A list on [Piper J3C-65](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-j3c-65.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. Page 1 of 24 · 1,195 investigations - [NTSB CEN27LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN27LA021.md): Piper J3C-65 · Boonville, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Investigation open · Oct 18, 2026 · N88218 - [NTSB CEN27LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN27LA026.md): Piper J3C-65 · Eagle Harbor, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Oct 17, 2026 · N3368N · Substantial damage - [NTSB ERA27LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA27LA018.md): Piper J3C-65 · Limington, ME · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Oct 10, 2026 · N6340H · Substantial damage - [NTSB CEN26LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA266.md): Piper J3C-65 · Richmond, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Jul 20, 2026 · N92432 · Substantial damage > On July 20, 2026, at 0643 central daylight time, a Piper J3C-65 airplane, N92432, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Richmond, Texas. The commercial pilot sustained serious injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14… - [NTSB ERA26LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA225.md): Piper J5C-65 · East Granby, CT · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Jun 2, 2026 · N331JM · Substantial damage > On June 2, 2026, at 1151 eastern daylight time, a Piper J3C-65, N331JM, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near East Granby, Connecticut. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of… - [NTSB ERA26LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA168.md): Piper J3C-65 · Crestview, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Apr 10, 2026 · N92480 · Substantial damage > On April 10, 2026, about 1700 eastern daylight time, a Piper J3C-65, N92480 was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Baker, Florida. The pilot sustained minor injuries, and the passenger was seriously injured. The airplane was… - [NTSB ERA26LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA105.md): Piper J3C · Brimfield, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 1, 2026 · N5930V · Substantial damage > 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.md): Piper J3C-65 · Dillingham, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Jul 25, 2025 · N5050R · Substantial damage > On July 25, 2025, about 0916 Alaska daylight time, a Piper J3C-65 airplane, N5050R, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Dillingham, Alaska. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal… - [NTSB CEN25LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA249.md): Piper J3C-65 · Howard, WI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 13, 2025 · N88220 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while on approach to land. - [NTSB ERA25FA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25FA239.md): Piper J3C-65 · Dunlap, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Jun 24, 2025 · N28DR · Substantial damage > On June 24, 2025, about 18:23 central daylight time, a Piper J3C-65, N28DR, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Dunlap, Tennessee. The commercial pilot was fatally injured and the passenger was seriously injured. The airplane… - [NTSB CEN25FA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25FA166.md): Piper J3C-65 · Wilson, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · May 4, 2025 · N98416 · Destroyed > On May 4, 2025, about 1325 central daylight time, a Piper J3C-65 airplane, N98416 was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Wilson, Kansas. The pilot was fatally injured. The flight was operated under the provisions of Title 14 Code of Federal… - [NTSB ERA24LA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA328.md): Piper J3C-65 · Groveland, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 27, 2024 · N77522 · Substantial damage > 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.md): Piper J3C-65 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 27, 2024 · N98813 · Substantial damage > 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.md): Piper J3C-65 · Scheelite, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 19, 2024 · N3627N · Substantial damage > 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.md): Piper J3C-65 · Apex, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 1, 2024 · N6872H · Substantial damage > 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.md): Piper J3C-65 · Homosassa Springs, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 14, 2024 · N71093 · Substantial damage > 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.md): Piper J3C-65 · South Lyon, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 12, 2024 · N87965 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees during the landing approach. - [NTSB CEN24LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA087.md): Piper J3C · Park Rapids, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 9, 2024 · N1401V · Substantial damage > 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.md): Piper J3C · Buffalo, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 17, 2023 · N30494 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a quartering headwind. - [NTSB WPR23LA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA311.md): Piper J3C-65 · Miles City, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 11, 2023 · N3609K · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing on unimproved terrain. - [NTSB CEN23LA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA309.md): Piper J3C-65 · Princeton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 16, 2023 · N41317 · Substantial damage > 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.md): Piper J3C-65 · Salem, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 5, 2023 · N42220 · Substantial damage > 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.md): Piper J3C-65 · Belfair, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 4, 2023 · N77583 · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the crankshaft accessory drive gear. - [NTSB CEN23LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA218.md): Piper J3C · Romeoville, IL · Incident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 27, 2023 · N6384H · Minor damage > 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.md): Piper J3C · Winter Haven, FL · Accident · 4 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Mar 7, 2023 · N10510 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > 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.md): Piper J3C-65 · Cynthiana, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Aug 3, 2022 · N88550 · Substantial damage > 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 convective activity. - [NTSB CEN22LA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA348.md): Piper J3C-65 · Sturgeon Lake, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 29, 2022 · N42584 · Substantial damage > 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.md): Piper J3C-65 · Huntington Beach, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 22, 2022 · N3666K · Substantial damage > 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 fuel tanks. - [NTSB ERA22LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA184.md): Piper J3C-65 · Bald Head Island, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 10, 2022 · N4693S · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain control during landing on a soft surface. - [NTSB ERA22LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA107.md): Piper J3C · Winter Haven, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 12, 2022 · N88509 · Substantial damage > 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. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s failure to… - [NTSB ERA22LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA094.md): Piper J3C · Kissimmee, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 30, 2021 · N656CJ · Substantial damage > The pilot’s inadvertent application of brakes during touchdown, which resulted in a noseover. - [NTSB WPR22LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA008.md): Piper J3C-65 · Garberville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 4, 2021 · N3453K · Substantial damage > 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.md): Piper J3C-65 · Adrian, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Aug 22, 2021 · N70643 · Substantial damage > 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.md): Piper J3C-65 · Gosport, IN · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 6, 2021 · N6269H · Substantial damage > 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.md): Piper J3C-85 · Woodburn, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 5, 2021 · N6018H · No damage > 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.md): Piper J3C-65 · Hartford, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 31, 2021 · N42522 · Substantial damage > 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 control. Contributing to the severity of the occupants’ injuries… - [NTSB WPR21LA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA302.md): Piper J3C-65 · Sandpoint, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 24, 2021 · N946PD · Substantial damage > 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.md): Piper J3C-65 · Sterling, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 28, 2021 · N98109 · Substantial damage > 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.md): Piper J3C-65 · Slaughter, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 26, 2021 · N26783 · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined from the available evidence. - [NTSB CEN21LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA168.md): Piper J3C-65 · Justin, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 27, 2021 · N42769 · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. - [NTSB CEN21LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA040.md): Piper J3C · Weslaco, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 3, 2020 · N87715 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > 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 the other airplane during his go-around. Contributing to the… - [NTSB CEN21LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA040.md): Piper J3C · Weslaco, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 3, 2020 · N6463H · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > 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 the other airplane during his go-around. Contributing to the… - [NTSB WPR21LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA022.md): Piper J3-C65 · El Cajon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 23, 2020 · N98615 · Substantial damage > 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.md): Piper J3 · Hartford, WI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 30, 2020 · N88204 · Substantial damage > 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.md): Piper J3C-65 · Mount Victory, OH · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jun 17, 2020 · N25702 · Substantial damage > 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.md): Piper J3C · Grand Bay, AL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 27, 2019 · N7009H · Substantial damage > 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.md): Piper J3C · Lander, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 26, 2019 · N33463 · Substantial damage > 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 subsequent noseover. - [NTSB GAA19CA539](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA539.md): Piper J3C · Winfield, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 4, 2019 · N7326H · Substantial damage > 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.md): Piper J3C · Independence Charter Township, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 2, 2019 · N98278 · Substantial damage > 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.md): Piper J3C · Russiaville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Final report · Aug 25, 2019 · N49614 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to reinstall the oil cap after adding oil, which resulted to oil starvation and a precaautionary landing. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-j3c-65/ntsb.md?page=2 ## The whole list in SQL Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS: ```sql SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c."mKey" = a.case_mkey WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('7100510') ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-j3c-65/ntsb --- 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.