# FAA incident reports: Piper J3F-65 A list on [Piper J3F-65](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-j3f-65.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. - [Incident 20161202018909I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20161202018909I.md): Piper J3F-65 · Saluda, SC · Dec 2, 2016 · N38759 · 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 involving the Piper j 3 cub - NC38759. I took off from kirk air base T73 at 9:00AM. The destination was… - [Accident 20160626009969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160626009969A.md): Piper J3F-65 · Strasburg, CO · Jun 26, 2016 · N29042 · 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 east of the front range airport and flipping over forward, coming to rest upside down. According to… - [Incident 20140706012899I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140706012899I.md): Piper J3F-65 · Hulbert, OK · Jul 6, 2014 · N38787 · 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 aircraft. - [Accident 20120620018319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120620018319A.md): Piper J3F-65 · Mt Susitna, AK · Jun 20, 2012 · N77EC · 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 go-around. Aircraft stalled and contacted the ground with the propeller, left wing and left landing gear,… - [Incident 20091008020359I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20091008020359I.md): Piper J3F65 · Santa Ana, CA · Oct 8, 2009 · N38834 · 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. During the landing the right wing began to fall and the aircraft began to move right and the pilot… - [Accident 20070625014699A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070625014699A.md): Piper J3F65 · Grand Ledge, MI · Jun 25, 2007 · N2364K · 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 fuselage and left wing. - [Accident 20020526009909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020526009909A.md): Piper J3F65 · Chatsworth, GA · May 26, 2002 · N33204 · 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 was caught in a severe downdraft. When the pilot realized that he could not clear the power lines… - [Accident 20020417010569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020417010569A.md): Piper J3F65 · Carrollton, GA · Apr 17, 2002 · N31118 · 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). Mr. Stone stated that a short while after takeoff he noticed a blue smoke coming from the engine so he… - [Accident 20020330004949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020330004949A.md): Piper J3F65 · Parker, AZ · Mar 30, 2002 · N40770 · 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 the Parker, Arizona, airport. The airplane subsequently collided with the ground and was destroyed in… - [Accident 20010629026389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010629026389A.md): Piper J3F65 · Findlay, OH · Jun 29, 2001 · N40782 · 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 aircraft reached approximately 100 ft. of altitude. At that point the engine quit. The pilot and eye… - [Accident 20010521010059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010521010059A.md): Piper J3F65 · Brush Prairie, WA · May 21, 2001 · N29042 · 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 airstrip near Brush Prairie, Washington. The airplane is owned and operated by evergreen flying… - [Incident 20010224004269I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010224004269I.md): Piper J3F65 · Vancouver, WA · Feb 24, 2001 · N29042 > (-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 to fly to sheridan field, then to cornelius skyport, where he intended to refuel. He estimated his… - [Incident 20010109000689I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010109000689I.md): Piper J3F65 · Plato Center, IL · Jan 9, 2001 · N41556 · 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, right wing tip, and propeller. - [Accident 19971217039589A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19971217039589A.md): Piper J3F65 · Valley Center, KS · Dec 17, 1997 · N32737 · Substantial damage > Stalled into trees on climbout after wing tip brushed tree tops. (-23) no narrative - [Incident 19970407009319I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970407009319I.md): Piper J3F65 · Columbus, NE · Apr 7, 1997 · N32946 · 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 this field on numerous occasions. As the pilot taxied from the field to the buildings, the airplane… - [Accident 19951226042589A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19951226042589A.md): Piper J3F65 · Westerly, RI · Dec 26, 1995 · N28148 · 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.md): Piper J3F65 · Medina, OH · Feb 21, 1994 · N29042 · Minor damage > Engine quit infllight. Forced landing in field. Suspect ignition switch failure. - [Incident 19920703023789I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920703023789I.md): Piper J3F65 · Hickory, NC · Jul 3, 1992 · N40975 · 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.md): Piper J3F65 · Sandwich, IL · Jun 4, 1988 · N35848 > 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.md): Piper J3F65 · Summer Hill, MS · May 19, 1988 · N7174A · 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.md): Piper J3F65 · Indianapolis, IN · Sep 5, 1987 · N38512 · 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.md): Piper J3F65 · Wauseon, OH · May 4, 1986 · N40782 · 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.md): Piper J3F65 · Grass Valley, AZ · Oct 24, 1985 · N33461 · Substantial damage > Struck post in a rough field after throttle handle separated from linkage tube in flight. - [Accident 19820302002349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820302002349A.md): Piper J3F65 · Chandler, AZ · Mar 2, 1982 · N38857 · Substantial damage > Aircraft crashed during emergency landing after prop came off in midair. - [Accident 19820228000899A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820228000899A.md): Piper J3F65 · Yerington, NV · Feb 28, 1982 · N23209 · Substantial damage > Developed high sink rate on final. Impacted one foot short of runway. - [Accident 19780707020359A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780707020359A.md): Piper J3F65 · Houlton, ME · Jul 7, 1978 · N21828 · Substantial damage - [Accident 19760619016909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760619016909A.md): Piper J3F65 · Central Point, OR · Jun 19, 1976 · N40618 · Substantial damage - [Accident 19751009034949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19751009034949A.md): Piper J3F65 · Caledonia, MN · Oct 9, 1975 · N41112 · Substantial damage > Plt selected short sod area because of xwind,overshot area. - [Accident 19750820025609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750820025609A.md): Piper J3F65 · Blissfield, MI · Aug 20, 1975 · N40782 · 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.md): Piper J3F65 · Cohagen, MT · Apr 26, 1975 · N33451 · Substantial damage > Hit pwr line,lite pole in corner of ranch yard. ## The whole list in SQL Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS: ```sql SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('7100536') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-j3f-65/incidents --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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