# Piper J3F-65

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 7100536
- Manufacturer (registry): PIPER
- Model: J3F-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
- Data sheet: [TCDS A-692](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A-692) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Piper Aircraft Inc.
- Registered aircraft: 127
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-j3f-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.

- [AD 2025-02-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-02-11): Rudder Structure · FS 2001 J5A (Army L-4F), J5A-80, J5B (Army L-4G) and 67 more. Effective Mar 20, 2025
- [AD 2015-08-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2015-08-04): Wings · FS 2000 L-14, AE-1, HE-1 and 77 more. Effective Jun 3, 2015
- [AD 2001-23-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-23-17): GNS 430 units · Cessna 172, 182, 206 and 209 more. Effective Dec 28, 2001
- [AD 85-06-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/85-06-04): Fuel Tank · FS 2001 AE-1, HE-1, J5A-80 and 60 more. Effective May 4, 1985
- [AD 78-10-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-10-03): Fuel Venting · FS 2001 AE-1, HE-1, J5A-80 and 66 more. Effective May 23, 1978
- [AD 68-05-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/68-05-01): Exhaust Mufflers · FS 2001 J5A-80, J5A (Army L-4F), J5B (Army L-4G) and 67 more. Effective Mar 31, 1968
- [AD 58-12-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/58-12-02): Aileron Hinge Brackets · Piper J-3, J3C-40, J3C-50 and 20 more
- [AD 58-01-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/58-01-07): Control System Turnbuckles · FS 2001 J5A-80, J5A (Army L-4F), J5B (Army L-4G) and 18 more
- [AD 52-07-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/52-07-03): Lift Strut Rework · Piper J-3, J3C-40, J3C-50 and 15 more
- [AD 49-14-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/49-14-01): Elevator Connector Tube Fitting · FS 2003 J-3, J3C-40, J3C-50 and 17 more
- [AD 47-50-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-50-03): Canvas Seat Inspection · Piper J-3, J3C-40, J3C-50 and 14 more

Historical (superseded or no longer in force):

- [AD 99-01-05 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-01-05-R1) (historical): Wings · FS 2000 L-14, AE-1, HE-1 and 73 more. Effective Jan 14, 2014
- [AD 99-01-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-01-05) (historical): Wing Lift Struts or Forks · FS 2000 L-14, AE-1, HE-1 and 73 more. Effective Feb 8, 1999

## Registered aircraft (127, first 50)

- [N108RH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N108RH): [Bashaw Nathan R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BASHAW%20NATHAN%20R), [Salem, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Salem), built 1940, S/N 5958
- [N12190](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N12190): [Cirrus Sr22t 9120 Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CIRRUS%20SR22T%209120%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1940, S/N 5805
- [N1406N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1406N): [Shirley Tyler A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SHIRLEY%20TYLER%20A), [Dalton, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Dalton), built 1947, S/N 22929
- [N21583](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N21583): [Batte Randall](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BATTE%20RANDALL), [Forest, MS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MS/Forest), built 1938, S/N 2436
- [N21661](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N21661): [Bracewell Brent E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BRACEWELL%20BRENT%20E), [Zebulon, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Zebulon), built 1938, S/N 2549
- [N21828](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N21828): [Holt Arlin J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOLT%20ARLIN%20J), [Waterford, ME](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ME/Waterford), built 1938, S/N 2613
- [N2239Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2239Y): [Lakeland, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Lakeland), S/N 5536, Sale reported
- [N22934](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N22934): [Sonex Aircraft LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SONEX%20AIRCRAFT%20LLC), [Oshkosh, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Oshkosh), built 1939, S/N 2834
- [N23209](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N23209): [Mitchell Asher](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MITCHELL%20ASHER), [Senoia, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Senoia), built 1939, S/N 2985
- [N23345](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N23345): [Faulkner Ronnie L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FAULKNER%20RONNIE%20L), [Royal, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Royal), built 1939, S/N 3089
- [N2364K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2364K): [Engler William O](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ENGLER%20WILLIAM%20O), [Filion, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Filion), built 1939, S/N 3108
- [N24614](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N24614): [King-Mameli Laurie](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KING-MAMELI%20LAURIE), [Thomaston, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Thomaston), built 1939, S/N 3300
- [N25032](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N25032): [Nelson Bruce](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NELSON%20BRUCE), [Lutz, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Lutz), built 1939, S/N 3611
- [N25822](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N25822): [Duke Jimmy](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DUKE%20JIMMY), [Isola, MS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MS/Isola), S/N 3777
- [N25850](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N25850): [Morey Airplane Co Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MOREY%20AIRPLANE%20CO%20INC), [Middleton, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Middleton), built 1939, S/N 3796
- [N25986](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N25986): [Douglas R Herlihy LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DOUGLAS%20R%20HERLIHY%20LLC), [Goldendale, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Goldendale), built 1939, S/N 3934
- [N26053](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N26053): [Duck Donald](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DUCK%20DONALD), [Edwardsburg, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Edwardsburg), built 1939, S/N 3991
- [N26173](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N26173): [Beaver Perry L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BEAVER%20PERRY%20L), [Vienna, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Vienna), built 1940, S/N 4100
- [N26858](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N26858): [Ferreira James M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FERREIRA%20JAMES%20M), [Dixon, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Dixon), S/N 4225
- [N27079](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N27079): [Mincer Robert C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MINCER%20ROBERT%20C), [Middlesex, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Middlesex), built 1940, S/N 4342
- [N27132](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N27132): [Osborne Brian D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OSBORNE%20BRIAN%20D), [Shoreline, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Shoreline), built 1940, S/N 4380
- [N27974](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N27974): [Crossroads Farms Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CROSSROADS%20FARMS%20INC), [Aurora, NE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NE/Aurora), S/N 4486
- [N28148](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N28148): [North Central Marketing Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NORTH%20CENTRAL%20MARKETING%20INC), [Cranston, RI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/RI/Cranston), built 1940, S/N 4615
- [N29042](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N29042): [Stevann Farms Ltd](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STEVANN%20FARMS%20LTD), [De Witt, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/De%20Witt), built 1940, S/N 6013
- [N30272](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N30272): [James Rick L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JAMES%20RICK%20L), [Fort Wayne, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Fort%20Wayne), built 1940, S/N 4751
- [N30459](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N30459): [Dowd Darin R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DOWD%20DARIN%20R), [Frisco, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Frisco), built 1940, S/N 4845
- [N30875](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N30875): [Emmerson James E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EMMERSON%20JAMES%20E), [Fort Scott, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Fort%20Scott), built 1940, S/N 5168
- [N30906](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N30906): [Vesely Edward A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VESELY%20EDWARD%20A), [Houston, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Houston), built 1940, S/N 5191
- [N31017](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N31017): [Hicks Paul G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HICKS%20PAUL%20G), [Lizton, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Lizton), built 1962, S/N 5257
- [N31086](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N31086): [Cabigas John V](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CABIGAS%20JOHN%20V), [Yuba City, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Yuba%20City), built 1940, S/N 5314
- [N31118](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N31118): [Smith Walter E Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SMITH%20WALTER%20E%20JR), [Villa Ric A, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Villa%20Ric%20A), built 1940, S/N 5336
- [N32671](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N32671): [Ricca Gregory F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RICCA%20GREGORY%20F), [Jonesboro, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Jonesboro), S/N 5530
- [N32737](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N32737): [Baker Ronald D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BAKER%20RONALD%20D), [Scranton, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Scranton), built 1940, S/N 5569
- [N32758](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N32758): [Sides Fred W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SIDES%20FRED%20W), [Medina, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Medina), built 1940, S/N 5593
- [N32857](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N32857): [Henley Charles D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HENLEY%20CHARLES%20D), [New London, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/New%20London), built 1940, S/N 5665
- [N32918](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N32918): [Comanche Warbirds Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COMANCHE%20WARBIRDS%20INC), [Houston, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Houston), built 1949, S/N 5709
- [N32946](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N32946): [Williams Robert M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WILLIAMS%20ROBERT%20M), [Red Hook, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Red%20Hook), built 1940, S/N 5730
- [N33141](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N33141): [Tarakji Mohamad H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TARAKJI%20MOHAMAD%20H), [Van Nuys, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Van%20Nuys), built 1940, S/N 5859
- [N33204](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N33204): [Crc Air Assets LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CRC%20AIR%20ASSETS%20LLC), [Houston, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Houston), S/N 5910
- [N33227](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N33227): [Cranwill Joseph H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CRANWILL%20JOSEPH%20H), [Chatham, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Chatham), built 1940, S/N 5902
- [N33229](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N33229): [Bowers Curt E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BOWERS%20CURT%20E), [Jennings, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/Jennings), built 1940, S/N 5903
- [N33233](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N33233): [Red Oak Airpark Flying Club](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RED%20OAK%20AIRPARK%20FLYING%20CLUB), [Cabot, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Cabot), S/N 5947
- [N33236](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N33236): [Smith Ernest C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SMITH%20ERNEST%20C), [Cato, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Cato), built 1940, S/N 5911
- [N33240](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N33240): [Weber Stephen J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WEBER%20STEPHEN%20J), [Hastings, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Hastings), built 1940, S/N 5915
- [N33256](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N33256): [Kourtis Vintage Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KOURTIS%20VINTAGE%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Owasso, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Owasso), built 1940, S/N 5930
- [N33438](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N33438): [Roholt Philip C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROHOLT%20PHILIP%20C), [Canton, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Canton), built 1940, S/N 5943
- [N33442](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N33442): [Chinlund Jeffrey B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CHINLUND%20JEFFREY%20B), [Greenville, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Greenville), built 1940, S/N 5957
- [N33453](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N33453): [Piper Gary S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PIPER%20GARY%20S), [Hendersonville, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Hendersonville), built 1940, S/N 5962
- [N33461](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N33461): [Bennett Robert M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BENNETT%20ROBERT%20M), [Felton, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Felton), built 1940, S/N 5970
- [N33465](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N33465): [Mcclintock Matthew Patrick](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCCLINTOCK%20MATTHEW%20PATRICK), [Oscoda, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Oscoda), built 1940, S/N 5976

All 127: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-j3f-65/aircraft.md

## NTSB investigations (34)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB CEN22LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA199), May 13, 2022: Piper J3F-65 (N35257), Port Bolivar, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN16LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA239), Jun 27, 2016: Piper J3F 65 (N29042), Strasburg, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: A partial loss of engine power due to carburetor ice accumulation.
- [NTSB ANC12CA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA081), Jun 21, 2012: Piper J3F-65 (N77EC), Beluga, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's delayed decision to go around, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CHI07CA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA186), Jun 25, 2007: Piper J3F-65 (N2364K), Grand Ledge, MI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff resulting in a ground loop.
- [NTSB MIA02LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA099), May 26, 2002: Piper J-3F-65 (N33204), Eton, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during initial climb after takeoff, resulting in collision with a power pole. A factor in the accident was the flight's encounter with a downdraft…
- [NTSB ATL02LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA086), Apr 14, 2002: Piper J-3 (N31118), Carrollton, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilots failure to maintain flying speed that resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB LAX02FA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA120), Mar 30, 2002: Piper J3F-65 (N40770), Parker, AZ, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The failure of the student to attain and maintain an adequate airspeed following liftoff, which resulted in a stall/mush condition. Also causal was the certified flight instructor's inadequate…
- [NTSB NYC01LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA156), Jun 29, 2001: Piper J3F-65 (N40782), Findlay, OH, substantial damage. Probable cause: Two chafed ignition switch leads, which resulted in a failure of the ignition system and subsequent total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB SEA01LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA103), May 21, 2001: Piper J3F-65 (N29042), Brush Prairie, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The first pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a high-speed taxi maneuver. Tall grass adjacent to the runway was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI98LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA071), Dec 17, 1997: Piper J-3 (N32737), Valley Center, KS, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's excessive pull up after lift-off and failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the initial climb, which resulted in a stall and collision with wooded terrain.
- [NTSB NYC96LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA043), Dec 26, 1995: Piper J3F (N28148), Westerly, RI, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind condition, which subsequently resulted in the aircraft nosing over. The gusty crosswind condition was a related factor.
- [NTSB ATL86FEI05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86FEI05), May 4, 1986: Piper J3 (N40782), Wauseon, OH, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX86LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA023), Oct 24, 1985: Piper J3 (N33461), Green Valley, AZ, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX82DA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA092), Mar 2, 1982: Piper J3F-65 (N38857), Chandler, AZ, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX82DA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA087), Feb 28, 1982: Piper J3-F65 (N23209), Yerington, NV, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC78FNC38](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC78FNC38), Jul 7, 1978: Piper J3F-65 (N21828), Houlton, ME, substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA76DYI19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA76DYI19), Jun 19, 1976: Piper J-3 (N40618), Central Point, OR, substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC76DER34](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC76DER34), Oct 9, 1975: Piper J-3 (N41112), Caledonia, MN, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI76FEC09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI76FEC09), Aug 20, 1975: Piper J3F-65 (N40782), Blissfield, MI, substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA75FTA17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA75FTA17), Apr 26, 1975: Piper J-3 (N33451), Cohagen, MT, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW74FPJ21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW74FPJ21), Feb 3, 1974: Piper J3F-65 (N38369), Midwest City, OK, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC72FIA23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC72FIA23), May 25, 1972: Piper J3C-85 (N30261), Chantilly, VA, substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA71FDG03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA71FDG03), Jul 9, 1970: Piper J3 (N31162), Cut Bank, MT, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA69F0351](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA69F0351), Feb 12, 1969: Piper J3F-65 (N5126R), Picayune, MS, destroyed
- [NTSB MKC69F0370](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC69F0370), Jan 26, 1969: Piper J3F-65 (N38438), Sargeant, MN, substantial damage
- [NTSB DIA68F0060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DIA68F0060), Aug 28, 1967: Piper J-3 (N41127), Greensboro, NC, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC67F0665](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC67F0665), May 14, 1967: Piper J3-L65 (N38386), Rhinebeck, NY, destroyed
- [NTSB FTW67F0553](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW67F0553), Apr 7, 1967: Piper J-3 (N26853), Fairview, OK, destroyed
- [NTSB ANC67D0048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC67D0048), Jul 17, 1966: Piper J-3 (N35525), Dillingham, AK, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW66A0059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW66A0059), Dec 20, 1965: Piper J3 (N38620), Arlington, TX, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB FTW66D0406](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW66D0406), Nov 13, 1965: Piper J3C-65 (N35674), Humble, TX, substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC66A0007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC66A0007), Jul 27, 1965: Piper J3C-65 (N38561), Indianola, IA, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB UNK65X0606](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK65X0606), Nov 8, 1964: Piper J3 (N41081), Kendall, NY, substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X1379](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X1379), Apr 19, 1964: Piper J3F (N35877), Tola, KS, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (30)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Incident 20161202018909I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20161202018909I), Dec 2, 2016: Piper J3F-65 (N38759), Saluda, SC, Minor damage. Description of event: veered off side of runway 19 on landing and went down an embankment. Pilot statement: Concerning the incident on December 2, 2016…
- [Accident 20160626009969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160626009969A), Jun 26, 2016: Piper J3F-65 (N29042), Strasburg, CO, Substantial damage. On 06/26/2016 at approximately 19:52H MDT, N29042, a Piper J3F-65 aircraft sustained substantial damage after settling in a wheat field approximately 10 miles…
- [Incident 20140706012899I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140706012899I), Jul 6, 2014: Piper J3F-65 (N38787), Hulbert, OK, Substantial damage. During cruise the Piper J-3 lost power and could not maintain altitude. The private pilot initiated an off field landing, resulting in severe damage to the…
- [Accident 20120620018319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120620018319A), Jun 20, 2012: Piper J3F-65 (N77EC), Mt Susitna, AK, Substantial damage. Pilot was practicing off-airport takeoffs and landings. On the 3rd approach, the pilot decided his approach to landing was not stable. Pilot initiated a…
- [Incident 20091008020359I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20091008020359I), Oct 8, 2009: Piper J3F65 (N38834), Santa Ana, CA, Minor damage. This was a local flight departing from and returning to John Wayne airport (sna). The pilot was attempting his first landing to a full stop on runway 19L.…
- [Accident 20070625014699A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070625014699A), Jun 25, 2007: Piper J3F65 (N2364K), Grand Ledge, MI, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot was attempting a take off from a dry, hard surface runway with calm winds. The aircraft stalled at approximately 20 ft AGL and severely damaged the…
- [Accident 20020526009909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020526009909A), May 26, 2002: Piper J3F65 (N33204), Chatsworth, GA, No damage. (-23) Aircraft was departing a private sod airfield to the east approximately 15 NM in front of a developing thunderstorm. Shortly after lift off, the aircraft…
- [Accident 20020417010569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020417010569A), Apr 17, 2002: Piper J3F65 (N31118), Carrollton, GA, No damage. (-23) On April 13th around 19:15 pilot in command of N31118 james bartley stone crashed into the ground on landing at his private stripe falcon aire (8GA8).…
- [Accident 20020330004949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020330004949A), Mar 30, 2002: Piper J3F65 (N40770), Parker, AZ, No damage, 1 fatal. (.19) On March 30, 2002, at 1600 mountain standard time, a Piper J3F-65, N40770, failed to gain altitude and dragged a wing in the takeoff initial climb from…
- [Accident 20010629026389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010629026389A), Jun 29, 2001: Piper J3F65 (N40782), Findlay, OH, No damage. (-23) Aircraft NC40782, a Piper J3, was attempting to depart the Priebe Airport (7D5) on 06/29/01, at 1742 local time. The take-off was normal until the…
- [Accident 20010521010059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010521010059A), May 21, 2001: Piper J3F65 (N29042), Brush Prairie, WA, No damage. (.19)On may 21, 2001, about 1430 pacific daylight time, a Piper J3F-65 airplane, N29042, sustained substantial damage subsequent to a nose-over at a private…
- [Incident 20010224004269I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010224004269I), Feb 24, 2001: Piper J3F65 (N29042), Vancouver, WA. (-23) [privacy data omitted] departed Evergreen field with full fuel. He believed he had 2.5 hours of flight time, including his 30 minute reserve. He planned…
- [Incident 20010109000689I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010109000689I), Jan 9, 2001: Piper J3F65 (N41556), Plato Center, IL, Minor damage. (-23)Whiell practicing takeoffs in snow covered corn field, right landing skid hit a small snow furrow and N41556 ground-looped, damaging right gear strut,…
- [Accident 19971217039589A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19971217039589A), Dec 17, 1997: Piper J3F65 (N32737), Valley Center, KS, Substantial damage. Stalled into trees on climbout after wing tip brushed tree tops. (-23) no narrative
- [Incident 19970407009319I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970407009319I), Apr 7, 1997: Piper J3F65 (N32946), Columbus, NE, Minor damage. Narrative: the owner/pilot stated he was on a local pleasure flight. He said he landed in a farm field at a farm residence to visit a friend. He had landed at…
- [Accident 19951226042589A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19951226042589A), Dec 26, 1995: Piper J3F65 (N28148), Westerly, RI, Substantial damage. Turning off runway wind lifted wing. Recovered, wind caught tail. Blew plane over. Failed to compensate properly.
- [Incident 19940221007579I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940221007579I), Feb 21, 1994: Piper J3F65 (N29042), Medina, OH, Minor damage. Engine quit infllight. Forced landing in field. Suspect ignition switch failure.
- [Incident 19920703023789I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920703023789I), Jul 3, 1992: Piper J3F65 (N40975), Hickory, NC, Minor damage. Lost power on rough water takeoff. Landed left float first. Guide bracket broke. Fuel screen clogged. Bad auto fuel
- [Incident 19880604056599I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880604056599I), Jun 4, 1988: Piper J3F65 (N35848), Sandwich, IL. Forced landing in field when engine lost power. Top spark plug and helicoil had fallen out of NR2 cylinder.
- [Incident 19880519028679I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880519028679I), May 19, 1988: Piper J3F65 (N7174A), Summer Hill, MS, Minor damage. Power failure on a simulated power off landing. Wheels caught in wheat growth on forced landing. Nosed over.
- [Incident 19870905068219I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870905068219I), Sep 5, 1987: Piper J3F65 (N38512), Indianapolis, IN, Minor damage. During taxi maneuver the left main gear broke. Found the lower strut had severe internal corrosion.
- [Accident 19860504015539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860504015539A), May 4, 1986: Piper J3F65 (N40782), Wauseon, OH, Substantial damage. The aircraft ground looped on landing. Pilot failed to update weather briefing and landed in strong crosswinds.
- [Accident 19851024054079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19851024054079A), Oct 24, 1985: Piper J3F65 (N33461), Grass Valley, AZ, Substantial damage. Struck post in a rough field after throttle handle separated from linkage tube in flight.
- [Accident 19820302002349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820302002349A), Mar 2, 1982: Piper J3F65 (N38857), Chandler, AZ, Substantial damage. Aircraft crashed during emergency landing after prop came off in midair.
- [Accident 19820228000899A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820228000899A), Feb 28, 1982: Piper J3F65 (N23209), Yerington, NV, Substantial damage. Developed high sink rate on final. Impacted one foot short of runway.
- [Accident 19780707020359A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780707020359A), Jul 7, 1978: Piper J3F65 (N21828), Houlton, ME, Substantial damage
- [Accident 19760619016909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760619016909A), Jun 19, 1976: Piper J3F65 (N40618), Central Point, OR, Substantial damage
- [Accident 19751009034949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19751009034949A), Oct 9, 1975: Piper J3F65 (N41112), Caledonia, MN, Substantial damage. Plt selected short sod area because of xwind,overshot area.
- [Accident 19750820025609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750820025609A), Aug 20, 1975: Piper J3F65 (N40782), Blissfield, MI, Substantial damage. Lost ctl aftr bounced lndg acft entrd soy bean fld and struck standing corn in adj fld.
- [Accident 19750426010189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750426010189A), Apr 26, 1975: Piper J3F65 (N33451), Cohagen, MT, Substantial damage. Hit pwr line,lite pole in corner of ranch yard.

## Service difficulty reports (2)

As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report.

- [SDR 100000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/100000), Aug 1, 2001: WIRE. CHAFED. DURING TAKE-OFF THE ENGINE QUIT. THE AIRCRAFT WAS DESTROYED. INVESTIGATION BY THE FAA INSPECTOR PROVED THAT THE PROBABLE CAUSE OF THE ENGINE FAILURE WAS ATTRIBU
- [SDR CA980602091](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA980602091), May 29, 1998: BLADE. CORRODED. (CAN) PROPELLER RECEIVED FOR CORROSION INSPECTION. CORROSION REMOVED.

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (85, first 50)

Approved for this model: the STC's model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. In force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has.

- [STC SA01233SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01233SE): Fabrication and installation of Alaskan Bushwheel LLC tail wheel and fork assembly. ABI, LLC
- [STC SA04837NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04837NY): Installation of AeroLED's Holdings, LLC., position lights, navigation lights, strobe lights and beacon lights. AeroLED's Holdings, LLC
- [STC SA02525LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02525LA): Installation of Wheel and Brake Assemblies. Game Aerospace LLC
- [STC SA01704LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01704LA): Installation of the Grove Disk Brake System. Grove Aircraft Landing Gear Systems Inc
- [STC SA00081NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00081NY): Installation of Iceman Aviation Supplies, Inc. Carburetor Ice Detector. Alcor LLC
- [STC SA7965SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA7965SW): Application of fabric and polyurethane finishing system. Shady Aviation LLC
- [STC SA00715CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00715CH): Installation of Air Energy Service P/N J-3-212 ball type, sight fuel tank quantity gauge on the side of an AESI P/N AESI-125 12-gallon wing tank. Crown MN Aviation LLC
- [STC SA1496GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1496GL): Installation of a 12-gallon fuel tank and fuel system in the left wing or left and right wings. Crown MN Aviation, LLC
- [STC SA02386AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02386AK): Replacement of existing landing and/or taxi light reflector and bulbs with Light Emitting Diode (LED) lighting systems. AeroLED's Holding LLC
- [STC SA03898NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA03898NY): Installation and maintenance of ORATEX covering and coating material. Aircraft Design & Certification Ltd
- [STC SA02582AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02582AK): Installation of Airframes Alaska Brake Pedal and Master Cylinder Assembly. Airframes Alaska LLC
- [STC SA02579AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02579AK): Installation of Swing bar. Willow Mountain Ranch
- [STC SA1038SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1038SO): Installation of Aqua Model 1500 floats. Outpost X Aviation Inc
- [STC SA02576AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02576AK): Installation of Cleveland and ABI, LLC Wheel and Brake Kits. ABI LLC
- [STC SA3-356](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3-356): Installation of Wipaire Skis Model C-2200 main ski and Model AWT-2500 or AWT-2500A tail wheel skis. F.Atlee Dodge Aircraft Services
- [STC SA3-357](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3-357): Installation of Wipaire Skis Model C-2200 main skis and Model AWT-2500 or AWT-2500A tail wheel ski. F.Atlee Dodge Aircraft Services
- [STC SA01967WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01967WI): Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas. General Aviation Modifications Inc
- [STC SA04776NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04776NY): The HIPEC Covering and Finishing System must be performed and maintained. HIPEC Aircraft Coatings Inc
- [STC SA01015SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01015SE): Installation of eligible Alaska Bushwheel, Inc. wheels and TSO-C62d tires. ABI LLC
- [STC SA02553AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02553AK): Fabrication and installation of a Tail Wheel Anti-Shimmy Dampener. Keller Engineering Group LLC
- [STC SA220SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA220SO): Tow bar, release mechanism, and safety tow link. Fliegen Works Inc. d/b/a Pacific Aerial Tow Hooks
- [STC SA02212AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02212AK): Replacement of existing landing and/or taxi light reflector and bulbs with high intensity discharge (HID) lighting systems. Seaplanes North LLC
- [STC SA3606NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3606NM): Installation of landing gear fueling step. F. Atlee Dodge Aircraft Services, LLC
- [STC SA01734SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01734SE): Application of Stewart Systems synthetic fabric covering system to aircraft fuselage, wings, tail surfaces, control surfaces and related parts. Andrew D. Humphrey
- [STC SA00780SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00780SE): Installation of the True Lock Safety Retention Axle Lock Nut System. True Lock LLC
- [STC SA02452AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02452AK): Installation of F. Atlee Dodge Aircraft Services, LLC, Pilot s Safety Barrier Net. F. Atlee Dodge Aircraft Services, LLC
- [STC SA00478CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00478CH): Installation of Cooper Superflite 102 Fabric. Aviation Products Systems Inc
- [STC SA4305WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4305WE): Installation of GAR-AERO wheel adapters and tundra type tires on the main landing gear. Seaplanes North LLC
- [STC SA02283SE PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02283SE%20PAGE%201): Installation of Electronics International Inc. Glass Panel Engine Monitor (with In Flight Data) CGR-30P. Electronics International Inc
- [STC SA02402SE PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02402SE%20PAGE%202): Installation of Electronics International Inc. Glass Panel Engine Monitor (with In-Flight Data) CGR-30C. Electronics International Inc
- [STC SA02428AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02428AK): Installation of a hydraulically actuated ski drag assembly. Northern Airframes LLC
- [STC SA02295SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02295SE): Installation of an alternate method of fastening aluminum wing ribs to wood spars. Rainbow Flying Service LLC
- [STC SA01765SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01765SE): Installation of Alaskan Bushwheel TSO-C26d wheels, Part Number (P/N) ABI-1010. ABI, LLC
- [STC SA01026SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01026SE): Improved fuel gascolator assembly. Steve's Aircraft
- [STC SA02825NY PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02825NY%20PAGE%201): Installation of Aerospace Logic Aircraft Instruments. Aerospace Logic Inc
- [STC SA00270BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00270BO): Installation of a Teledyne Continental A-65-8, A-65-8F, A-65-9, A-75-8, A-75-8F, A-75-9, C-75-8, C-75-12, C-85-8, C-85-12, C-90-8F or C-90-12F engine and corresponding propeller identified under Limitations and Conditions, and components for a landplane maximum gross weight of 1220 lbs. Clyde R Smith Jr
- [STC SA3AL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3AL): Installation of Fred A. Shaw tundra-bird Model 2500 skis. Aircraft Innovations, LLC
- [STC SA5-13](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA5-13): Installation of 8.50x6 tires and tubes with Hayes 6-inch wheels. Aircraft Innovations, LLC
- [STC SA01516SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01516SE): Replacement of the Scott Master Brake Cylinder (Non-Vented Diamphram type) with a Steve s Aircraft Model SA6-01 Master Cylinder with a vented reservoir. Steve's Aircraft
- [STC SA02007AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02007AK): Installation of main landing gear long step no. 3195. F Atlee Dodge Aircraft Service
- [STC SA00680SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00680SE): Installation of Electronics International model UBG-16 or UBG-16T bar graph engine analyzer. Electronics International
- [STC SA5-65](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA5-65): Installation of Goodyear 25 x 11.0 - 4 Type IV tires with tubes on Goodrich Model 841696 4-inch wheels on main landing gear, using Alaskan Aircraft Equipment Supply Model A-1 rim adapters. Douten Thomas
- [STC SA01944CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01944CH): Modify airplane to fly on unleaded automotive gasoline, 87 minimum antiknock index, per ASTM Specification D-439 or D-4818 of any volatility class, A through E, or 82UL AVGAS per ASTM D-6227. Experimental Aircraft Association Inc
- [STC SA832GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA832GL): Superseded by STC SA01944CH. Modify airplane previously modified to use Teledyne engines to fly on unleaded automotive gasoline, 87 minimum antiknock index. STC SE634GL approved. EAA Aviation Foundation
- [STC SA8075SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA8075SW): Installation of fiberglass covering. (M-62 SERIES PT-19) (G-73 SCHWEIZER). Razorback Fabrics Inc
- [STC SA489EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA489EA): Installation of ARP Inc. carburetor ice detection system. Aircraft & Rotorcraft Products (ARP) Inc
- [STC SA02520AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02520AT): Installation of M-20 Oil Separator, model 600-WP. M-20 Oil Separators LLC
- [STC SA00932SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00932SE): Installation of the Stewart wing tip assembly. Steve Pierce
- [STC SA11RM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA11RM): Installation of modified axles, wheels and brakes. Univair Aircraft Corporation
- [STC SA00002DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00002DE): Installation of replacement Aft Fuselage Section. Univair Aircraft Corporation

All 85: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-j3f-65/stcs.md

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