Piper J3C-65
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NTSB MKC89FA090Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper J-3 · Oak Grove, MOThe pilot's attempt to takeoff with the aircraft over its allowable takeoff weight and out of the center of gravity limits.NTSB FTW89FA055Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Mount Vernon, TXInadequate maintenance and inspection of the airplane by the mechanics who rebuilt the airplane, in that they failed to detect and/or correct the corroded lift strut which resulted in wing failure.NTSB FTW89LA045Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3C-65 · Richards, TXThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation in disregarding wind information. Contributing to the accident were the gusting crosswind conditions and the pilot's overconfidence in personal ability.NTSB BFO89LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Dublin, WVThe pilot was attempting to hand prop his acft without any assistance. He stated he chocked both the front and back of the right main gear. After several unsuccessful attempts the engine finally started. The acft ran at what the pilot described as sounding…NTSB MIA89LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C · Homestead, FLThe plt rprtd that while climbing at night after takeoff, the eng sputtered. He suspected possible water in the fuel & landed across rows in a field. Drg the landing, the gear failed & the acft came to rest on its belly with a bent prop, torn fabric & dmgd…NTSB MKC89FA011Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Harrisonville, MOThe plt elected to fly in winds that were gusting from the northwest. He stated that while taking off to the north, he was maintaining a normal rate of climb & airspeed, but at aprx 100 ft AGL, the acft enctrd a sudden severe downdraft & was slammed to the…NTSB ANC89LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Eureka Lodge, AKThe pilot was attempting to land at dusk on a snow covered, unlighted private airstrip. He stated that he was attempting to land as close to the landing threshold as possible to avoid a large bump in the middle of the runway. He misjudged his approach and…NTSB SEA88LA185Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Coeur D'Alene, IDWhen pax became ill, plt elected to land in a pasture. Gear contacted dirt mound hidden by tall grass, separating gear.NTSB MKC88FA171Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Goodman, MOEngine ignition and lubrication problems which resulted in the pilot's election to execute a precautionary landing. A contributing factor was the pilot's inability to see and avoid power lines in his approach path due to bright sunshine.NTSB BFO88FA082Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Orange, VAPilot initiated lift off before flying speed was gained and as a result the aircraft had a loss of aerodynamic lift and stalled on the initial takeoff climb. The pilot's inadequate inflight decision and failure to abort the takeoff are contributing factors.NTSB SEA88LA161Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Shelton, WAThe pilot reported a complete loss of power in cruise flight while ferrying an aircraft to its home base after an annual inspection. The pilot landed in a small field of rye crop. The pilot stated that the size of the field precluded a normal approach. The…NTSB CHI88LA184Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3 · Waynesville, OHDuring a dual instructional flight for the purpose of practicing takeoffs and landings with a pre-solo student, the instructor pilot failed to maintain adequate aircraft control and visual lookout, and the aircraft departed the right side of the runway,…NTSB LAX88LA242Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3 · Rialto, CADuring a local flight, the engine quit while descending to the airport. A forced landing was made on a road where during the landing roll a gust of wind pushed the airplane off the road. The airplane ground looped, collided with the terrain and nosed over.…NTSB CHI88DEX06Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper J3 · Bedford, INAircraft was in cruise flight at 1000 feet AGL when the pilot heard a backfire from the engine followed by immediate and total loss of power. Forced landing was made in rugged, rocky terrain. Landing gear sheared off on rollout. Investigation revealed failure…NTSB ATL88LA202Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Whitsett, NCThe plt reported that the engine lost power during initial climb at 150 ft AGL. He attempted to make a 180 deg turn back to the arpt; the airplane crashed at about the 180 deg point. Post-crash exam of the engine revealed no evidence of mechanical failure or…NTSB DEN88LA130Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · West Jordon, UTNTSB MIA88FA184Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper J3C · N Fort Myers, FLThe plt tkof on rwy 27 with the wind fm 060 deg at 12 gusting 23 KTS. Density alt was 2100'. Witnesses said the acft was in a slow speed, nose hi climb, when eng pwr was interrupted momentarily. Pwr was restored, but soon thereafter, the acft rolled rgt,…NTSB NYC88LA113Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3 · Downingtown, PAThe pilot was performing touch and go wheel landings. During an approach the pilot came in too low and the right main landing gear impacted an electric power pole. The pilot landed the aircraft on a grass strip with only the left main gear then flipped…NTSB SEA88LA075Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3 · Newberg, ORThe pilot had not flown for over five years and was doing multiple touch and goes in order to prepare for his biennial flight review. While on a landing rollout the engine ceased operating. The pilot exited the aircraft and began hand propping the engine. The…NTSB DEN88LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Circle, MTPlt and passenger were hunting coyotes from the air. Upon landing to pick up a coyote they had shot, the acft encountered deep snow and nosed over.NTSB DEN88LA066Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C · Cody, WYDuring an attempted landing at a private airstrip which was covered by 5-6 inches of dry powdered snow, the acft touched down. It pitched forward and nosed over. After the acft came to rest, the pilot got out of the acft, examined the landing gear, and…NTSB ATL88LA017Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3 · Clarks Hill, SCThe aircraft was circling about 200 feet above the trees when the pilot began a climbing turn. As he leveled the wings the aircraft began to descend. The pilot applied full power and eased forward on the control stick lowering the aircraft nose slightly. When…NTSB NYC88LA007Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3 · Island Falls, METhe Piper J-3 cub experienced a power loss while cruising at an altitude described by witnesses as just above the trees. The aircraft was destroyed and the pilot was fatally injured. Examination of the engine disclosed that that fuel drain valve on the fuel…NTSB FTW87FA223Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Greenwood, LAThe pilot touched down briefly in a small clearing which he had prevously driven to by automobile. He then lifted off and started a climbout. Two separate electrical power lines were located just inside a tree line which was very close to the previously…NTSB LAX87LA340Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper JC3-65 · Sacramento, CAThe pilot was observed to be flying at a very low altitude by two separate witnesses. They stated that he was flying and maneuvering at approximately 15-20 feet AGL and buzzing powerlines. The pilot stated that he can not remember what happened and that the…NTSB ANC87LA145Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Kahlitna Glac, AKThe pilot stated after touchdown on the lake, he lost directional control of the aircraft causing the plane to nose over on its back and the aircraft sank in 20 to 25 feet of water.NTSB ATL87LA246Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Greenville, KYThe flt was being conducted as part of a 'clown act' at an air show. The eng lost pwr shortly after takeoff as the plt was performing pitching maneuvers. He unsuccessfully attempted to regain pwr by 'pumping' the throttle. The airplane subsequently impacted…NTSB CHI87LA182Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3 · Vermillion Lake, MNWhile attempting to return to land after the loss of power, the right wing tip hit the water and the aircraft flipped upside down into the lake. According to a mechanic who inspected the aircraft after the accident, the coils and condensers on both magnetos…NTSB LAX87LA269Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3 · Buckeye, AZThe acdnt occurred as the plt was maneuvering to land on a pvt airstrip located on a ranch. He rprtd that while in a right turn toward the rwy, the acft stalled & fell to the ground. No preimpact mechanical failure or malfunction was evident.NTSB NYC87LA201Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Huntingdon, PAThe flight encountered poor visibility while at cruise altitude. The pilot decided not to continue flight and landed on a football field. During roll out, the right main gear fell into a drain hole to the side of the field causing the aircraft to turn right…NTSB ANC87LA092Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3 · Lake Creek, AKThe pilot stated he touchdowned on a gravel bar and shortly after touchdown he lost control of the aircraft causing the aircraft to nose over on its back.NTSB NYC87LA191Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Cape May, NJThe Piper J3C-65 made an unsuccessful attempt at a banner pickup and was maneuvering at 400 ft in a climbing left turn for another pickup when a power loss occurred. The pilot made a forced landing in a marsh. The pilot reported the fuel quanity gauge was…NTSB MIA87LA140Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Zellwood, FLThe plt stated that after landing he allowed the coplt to taxi the acft though he followed him through on the controls due to his lack of experience on tailwheel acft. The acft veered off the left side of the rwy and before control could be re-established by…NTSB MIA87LA076Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3-C65 · Pembroke Pines, FLThe plt stated that after dropping his banner, he circled back to drop the banner hook so he could land, and as he was circling, the acft stalled, started a spin to the right and struck the ground.NTSB CHI87LA055Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Harrison Twp., WIDuring cruise flt the plt attempted to add power and carb heat with no immediate response in eng power. The plt then tried to make an emergency landing in a field but did not have sufficient altitude and airspeed. The acft collided with trees. The plt…NTSB NYC87LA047Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3 · East Moriches, NYDuring the takeoff roll on an instructional solo flight, the flight encountered a crosswind which pushed the Piper off the runway to the left colliding with trees and bush.NTSB SEA87LA033Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3 · Waitsburg, WAThe pilot elected to circle coyotes at a very low altitude. During the second turn the aircraft felt mushy. The aircraft's left wing tip struck the ground followed by the aircraft striking the ground hard and flat.NTSB DEN87FA002Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Richey, MTAfter making a low pass so the passenger could shoot at a coyote, the plt initiated a rgt turn to position the acft for another pass. While in the turn, the acft impacted the ground. The plt stated that the passenger (rear seat occupant) was partially out the…NTSB ATL87FA001Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper J3-65C · Goldsboro, NCThe J-3 cub had been practicing touch and go landings at the uncontrolled airport when the Cessna 182 was returning from a cross-country flight. The pilot of the Cessna had received UNICOM airport advisories that indicated rwy 22 was the active runway. The…NTSB ATL86FA266Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper TG8-J3C-65 · Apex, NCThe plt was practicing takeoffs and landings in his newly acquired J3 at a private airstrip when the eng sputtered and then quit. The plt lost control of the acft and hit a 't' hanger prior to hitting the ground. The acft caught fire and was destroyed,…NTSB ATL86LA229Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Benson, NCThe acft was being operated at low level beneath power lines when it collided with the ground. The plt said he could not recall the events of the accident. Exam of the acft revealed no defect in the flt controls nor the engine. Exam of the accident site…NTSB MIA86FA239Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Vero Beach, FLFlight experienced loss of engine power while climbing through 200 feet shortly after takeoff. While attempting to return to the runway the aircraft collided with trees and the ground coming to rest adjacent to the runway. Examination of aircraft records…NTSB ATL86LA188Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Welch, WVWitnesses reported that the pilot had worked on the engine carburetor for some time as well as just before the accident takeoff. At about 200 feet after takeoff from rwy 27 the engine quit and the pilot made a left turn back to the rwy and tried to align the…NTSB DEN86LA188Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3 · Ashland, MTPlt did not possess a plt certificate or medical certificate. The plt stated that he fueled the acft with the 'last gas in the storage tank.' The plt preflighted the acft and took off. Shortly after takeoff the engine lost power. The plt executed a landing in…NTSB LAX86LA301Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Pleasant Grove, CAThe pilot said the aircraft had new brakes installed prior to the flight. After touchdown at the conclusion of a local flight, the pilot said he 'applied too much pressure to the pedals and could not release the pressure in time to prevent the aircraft from…NTSB LAX86LA264Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3 · Columbia, CAThe acft nosed over in soft ground during landing roll after veering off rwy 17. The plt indicated that the right brake pedal was jammed by 1/2 inch carpet that had been installed in the acft. The acft veered off the right side of the rwy 17. When the plt…NTSB ANC86LA077Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Vogel Lake, AKAfter takeoff from a small lake the pilot stated that engine started to run rough. The pilot stalled the aircraft and crashed into the lake. Examination of the engine revealed that the number 4 cylinder primer port plug was broken.NTSB CHI86LA149Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3 · Brodhead, WIThe plt was making a low pass over a friend's house. He was waving to the people on the ground and when he looked up he was too close to a tree to avoid hitting it. The plane then descended to the ground.NTSB ATL86LA159Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Fayetteville, GAThe plt reported that while on downwind the engine started to run rough. The plt applied carburetor heat and the engine quit. A turn toward a landing area was made; however, the acft collided with trees. Weather conditions at the time were favorable for…NTSB NYC86FNC03Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportPiper J-3 · Milan, NHThe pilot was flying a 'drunken farmer' routine at a airshow. He was observed in the air to begin a descent from which he did not recover. The pilot was fatally injured in the crash and the aircraft destroyed. No mechanical or physical reason for the crash…
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