Piper J3C-65
NTSB investigations · 1,195
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duckdb -csv -c "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')
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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" DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB SEA94LA108Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Snohomish, WAPoor in-flight planning/decision. A factor to the accident was: high vegetation.NTSB ANC94LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3 · Denali Nat'L Pk, AKThe failure of the landing gear bolt attachment fitting due to fatigue.NTSB CHI93FA322Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper J-3C-85 · Salol, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in an aerodynamic stall. The pilot's lack of recent flight experience is a related factor.NTSB NYC93LA147Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Stonington, CTThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin, and the pilot's improper use of the carburetor heat which resulted in the accretion of carburetor ice. A factor was carburetor icing conditions.NTSB DEN93LA088Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-90 · Meeker, COFailure of the pilot to maintain adequate terrain clearance. A factor was the intentional low pass performed by the pilot in command.NTSB ATL93LA125Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3 · Athens, GAThe dual student's improper application of wheel brakes prior to lowering the tail wheel and inadequate supervision by the CFI.NTSB ANC93LA089Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-3 · Knik, AKThe improper use of the flight controls by the student pilot and inadequate supervision by the CFI pilot-in-command.NTSB ATL93LA102Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Greensboro, NCThe pilot's improper use of carburetor heat during the flight. Factors were the carburetor icing conditions at the time of the accident, and trees at the forced landing siteNTSB LAX93LA162Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3 · Buckeye, AZThe pilot's inadequate visual look-out and failure to maintain clearance from the wires. Lack of experience in the geographical (airport) area was a factor.NTSB BFO93LA052Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · New Gloucester, MELoss of engine power during takeoff due to undetermined reasons, and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.NTSB FTW93LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Mcgregor, TXInadvertent stall by the pilot in command. Factors were the pilot's selection of the wrong runway, and the wind conditions.NTSB MIA92FA174Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Inverness, MSThe failure of the pilot in command to maintain airspeed above stall airspeed resulting in the aircraft stalling and entering a spin from which it descended uncontrolled to the ground.NTSB NYC92LA163Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3 · Portsmouth, OHThe failure of the propeller leading edge as the result of corrosion and the subsequent forced landing on unsuitable terrain.NTSB ANC92LA112Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Cloudy Lake, AKThe pilot failed to enter an aerobatic maneuver with sufficient altitude to effect a recovery prior to ground impact.NTSB BFO92LA087Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C · Frederick, MDThe pilot's improper use of carburetor heat resulting in the formation of carburetor ice. Carburetor icing weather conditions was a factor.NTSB NYC92LA135Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3 · Waynesville, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane on the ground due to his lack of experience in type of aircraft. This resulted in an unsuccessful aborted takeoff, the airplane veering off the runway and nosing over. A factor in this accident was the…NTSB NYC92LA132Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3 · Ocean City, MDThe pilot's inadequate visual look out for objects while taxing.NTSB FTW92FA165Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Addison, TXFailure of the left elevator assembly due to corrosion.NTSB FTW92LA149Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3-C-65 · Lake Dallas, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate climb speed which resulted in a stall & subsequent loss of aircraft control. Factors were the crosswind and gusting wind conditions.NTSB BFO92LA072Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C · Camillus, NYThe pilot's failure to properly judge the ground clearance required to perform an aerobatic manuever.NTSB MIA92LA097Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3-C65 · Church Hill, MSThe pilot's failure to clear his engine during descent resulting in the spark plugs becoming fouled which resulted in loss of engine power.NTSB LAX92T#A02Accident · No injuriesClass 3Final reportPiper J3 · San Carlos, AZNTSB NYC92FA026Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper L-3 · Plymouth, MAThe improper decision by the non-instrument-rated pilot to attempt VFR flight in instrument meteorological conditions, at a low altitude, which resulted in a collision with the water. Factors related to the accident were: the overconfidence of the pilot in…NTSB NYC92LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Manchester, VTThe pilot's inadequate aircraft preflight. A factor was the pilot's lack of flight experience.NTSB NYC91LA201Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3-C65 · Westerly, RIEngine failure for an undetermined reason. A factor was the pilot misjudging the clearance over a fence during an attempted forced landing.NTSB ATL91LA154Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C · Middlesex, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering in a turn on initial climb out resulting in a stall.NTSB CHI91LA240Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3 · Saint Leo, MNPerformance data was misjudged resulting in a positive climb not being attained by the pilot. A factor related to the accident was high density altitude.NTSB LAX91LA319Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Patterson, CAThe pilot-in-command's improper visual lookout in a descent at low altitude, resulting in an in flight collision with wires and subsequent in flight collision with terrain.NTSB MIA91LA174Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Brooker, FLFailure of the noncertificated pilot to obtain a weather briefing before departure & failure to maintain directional control after the precautionary landing. Contributing to the accident was lack of suitable terrain.NTSB BFO91LA051Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C 65 · Quinton, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from a moving aircraft.NTSB FTW91FA085Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Claremore, OKThe instructor pilot (PIC) did not maintain clearance from obstacles during the maneuver.NTSB CHI91LA155Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3 · Creston, IAIcing in the induction air control system.NTSB LAX91LA153Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3 · Arbuckle, CAThat the pilot used excessive brakes during the landing roll-out.NTSB NYC91LA072Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3-C · Hamilton, OHThe failure of the pilot-in-command to touchdown in a suitable area after he experienced a power loss. A factor related to the accident was the improperly maintained carburetor.NTSB CHI91LA072Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Springbrook, WIThe pilot's attempt to takeoff with a strong gusty tailwind.NTSB FTW91DRD02Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportPiper PA-J3C-65 · Mer Rouge, LAAn inadvertent stall at an altitude too low to allow for recovery.NTSB LAX90LA342Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3C-115 · Wickenburg, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control.NTSB FTW90LA184Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3 · Fort Worth, TXThe pilot in command's failure to maintain directional control. The crosswind was a factor.NTSB NYC90LA212Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3 · Elliotville, MEA power loss for unknown reasons over unsuitable terrain.NTSB MIA90LA181Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Opa-Locka, FLEngine failure due to lack of oil supply to the number 3 cylinder connecting rod for undetermined reasons. This allowed the connecting rod end cap to separate through the case resulting in oil exhaustion.NTSB CHI90LA210Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3 CUB · Clay Banks, WIPilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout during the descent. Contributing factors are the pilot's poor weather evaluation, and continued VFR flight into IFR conditions.NTSB MKC90LA140Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3 · Clarksville, ARFailure of the pilot to maintain flying speed.NTSB DEN90LA128Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Wahpeton, NDInadequate compensation for the wind conditions by the pilot. A factor was a strong cross wind, with gusts.NTSB LAX90LA151Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3 · Creston, CAThe inadvertent intrusion of wildlife on the runway environment and the pilot's application of brakes resulting in a nose down attitude and propeller strike.NTSB LAX90LA114Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3 · Palo Alto, CAThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control by not compensating for changing wind conditions.NTSB MIA90FA060Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper J-3 · Clewiston, FLFailure of the pilot to secure the flight control stick (inadequate preflight) before takeoff.NTSB MKC90FA038Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Lynch, NEAirspeed was not maintained by the pilot resulting in a stall/spin.NTSB ANC89LA135Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Kodiak, AKThe pilot failed to maintain directional control and inadvertently allowed the aircraft to ground loop.NTSB MKC89LA151Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3 "CUB" · Morrilton, ARThe abrupt handling of the airplane by the pilot. He failed to maintain airspeed and inadvertantly stalled and spun the airplane at an altitude insufficient for recovery.NTSB NYC89LA147Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3C-65 · Erma, NJFailure of the pilot to maintain airspeed during a banner pickup.
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