Piper J3L-65

FAA incident reports · 49

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Incident 20210722014929IPiper J3L-65 · Selkirk, NYPilot attempted a baulked landing after the tailwheel made contact on runway 19 at 4B0. The result of low airspeed, full power, high angle of attack and lack of rudder authority caused the aircraft to momentarily become airborne and stall approximately 80…Jul 22, 2021 · N38159 · Minor damageAccident 20180113000799APiper J3L-65 · Astoria, ORWhile attempting to land, the pilot's (rear seat) control stick grip pulled off during flare, resulting in loss of control. The aircraft subsequently impacted the ground causing substantial airframe, engine, and propeller damage.Jan 13, 2018 · N35226 · Substantial damageAccident 20130905018599APiper J3L-65 · Nondalton, AKThe aircraft was missing for two days and was located north of Nondalton, Alaska on September 7, 2013. The aircraft was upside down with no occupants. According to the airman the engine failed.Sep 5, 2013 · N38262 · Substantial damageAccident 20130330007399APiper J3L-65 · Port Orange, FLAirman provided that he was landing on runway 5 with light and variable winds. That after touchdown he was unable to stop a right turn to the runway edge where he struck a nearby building.Mar 30, 2013 · N35252 · Substantial damageAccident 20110903030149APiper J3L-65 · Gainesville, TXThe pilot stated that he conducted a high speed taxi on runway 17 at Gainesville municipal airport, lost control and crashed on the west side of the runway. The aviation weather report at 031735 reported winds 09010, 10 miles visibility and sky clear.…Sep 3, 2011 · N30950 · Substantial damageAccident 20110725014779APiper J3L-65 · Van Dyne, WIOn July 25, 2003, at 1646Z, a Piper model J3L-65, N81BF, while flying at low altitude over lake winnebago, WI, crashed into the lake approximately 10 miles southeast of osh, WI. The pilot and one passenger sustained fatal injuries and the aircraft was…Jul 25, 2011 · N81BF · Destroyed · 2 fatalIncident 20110213002809IPiper J3L-65During landing roll on runway 9R a wind gust from south side displaced aircraft N35266 from centerline. Aircraft impacted a PAPI light with left side of fuselage and came to rest in the vicinity of the same light.Feb 13, 2011 · N35266 · Minor damageIncident 20110106000559IPiper J3L-65 · Daytona Beach, FLOn January 06, 2011, while flying at an altitude of 1000 feet, aircraft N35252 collide with an hawk type bird. The pilot declared an emergency and landed the aircraft on runway 25 left at the Daytona Beach airport. The following damages resulted from the…Jan 6, 2011 · N35252 · Minor damageIncident 20100905053089IPiper J3L-65 · Culpeper, VAIEA2720100022, ptrs EA27201004671 and EA27201004679 on September 5, 2010 at approximately 1100 EDT, N40632, a Piper J3L-65 was involved in a "ground loop" incident at Culpeper, VA. The [privacy data omitted] was identified as [privacy data omitted],…Sep 5, 2010 · N40632 · Minor damageIncident 20081025854629IPiper J3L65 · Garberville, CA(-23) Saturday night at 1832 hours I touched down my 1940 Piper cub sport trainer J-3, serial number 4928, at the cub's home airport: Garberville (O16). One passenger, an ultra-light pilot, was in the front seat, and I was flying from the customary PIC seat…Oct 25, 2008 · N30558 · Minor damageIncident 20080810846869IPiper J3C65 · Cook, MN(-23) [privacy data omitted] was practicing takeoffs and landings on the private grass strip at his residence. The touchdown point on his second landing was slightly short of that intended. The aircraft contacted some taller grass shortly after touch down,…Aug 10, 2008 · N22707 · Minor damageAccident 20080710841869APiper PA18 · Camarillo, CA(-23) Right fuel tank (36 gallons)was exhausted prior to switching to left tank (18 gallons). Pilot did not get engine running by switching tanks prior to propeller stopping. A/c does not have electric starter. Off-airport landing occurred with a/c coming to…Jul 10, 2008 · N7471D · Substantial damageIncident 20080119000319IPiper J3L65 · Garberville, CA(-23) Aircraft is certified as an experimental light sport aircraft (e-lsa). The engine was overhauled 02/22/1999 tach time 551.8. The engine failed in flight with 103.1 hours since major overhaul. The number one cylinder rod broke and caused a 2-inch hole in…Jan 19, 2008 · N30558 · No damageIncident 20071021831599IPiper J3L65 · Lamar, SC(-23) On 10/21/2007 aircraft N30372, a Piper J3L-65 s/n 4908, was in cruise flight when the aircraft experienced a drop in engine RPM. The pilot then moved the throttles forward and then noticed a golf course in the area in case he had to make an off field…Oct 21, 2007 · N30372 · Minor damageAccident 20070913019489APiper J3L65 · Stow, MA(-23) The pilot reported he made one takeoff followed by a full stop landing. During the second takeoff on runway 03, he reported the engine lost approximately 50% power at approximately 100 to 130 feet. The aircraft contacted trees to the north of taylor…Sep 13, 2007 · N30926 · DestroyedAccident 20040621014019APiper J3L65 · Glenoma, WA(-23) Mr. William e. walrath crashed N27135 under unknown circumstances.Jun 21, 2004 · N27135 · DestroyedAccident 20010330007949APiper PA18A150 · Niceville, FL(.19)On March 30, 2001, at 0838 central standard time, a Piper PA-18, N7471D, collided with trees 200 yards east of the departure airport in Niceville, Florida. The positioning flight was operated by aerial sign company under the provisions of title 14 CFR…Mar 30, 2001 · N7471D · DestroyedIncident 20000404019469IPiper J3L65 · Fresno, CA(-23)On 04/04/2000, at approx. 1930PM PDT, [privacy data omitted] landed N24869 in a vacant field at the corner of cedar ave. and shepherd ave. in Fresno CA. He stated that his engine had run rough and had overheted prior to landing. Shortly after he…Apr 4, 2000 · N24869Accident 19971018031519APiper J3L65 · Reeseville, WIOverran runway landing. Struck tree. (-23) on October 18, 1997, at 1700 CDT a Piper PA-J3-L65, NC33252, collided with trees at the end of the runway after landing on a private grass runway in Reeseville, WI. The private pilot, the only occupant, was not…Oct 18, 1997 · N33252 · Substantial damageIncident 19960519017269IPiper J3L65 · Erie, PANarrative: according to a statement given by the pilot, just after touchdown with all three wheels on the ground, a wind gust from the left lifted the left wing. Pilot attempted a go-around and applied full power. The airplane went off the right side of the…May 19, 1996 · N35075 · Substantial damageAccident 19950624040309APiper J3L65 · York, SCReported power loss on climbout. Struck trees and fell into a swamp. Found water in fuel.Jun 24, 1995 · N41105 · Substantial damageAccident 19950318004279APiper J3L65 · Tallassee, ALBuzzing area struck wires on pullup. Impact burned. Flight was not authorized by owner or CFI.Mar 18, 1995 · N27120 · Destroyed · 1 fatalAccident 19910612021349APiper J3L65 · Shasta Lake, CAStalled and crashed into lake after liftoff. Was departing in gusty crosswind in lee of shoreline trees.Jun 12, 1991 · N23195 · Substantial damageAccident 19890713022259APiper J3L65 · Parker Lake, AKPulled floatplane off too soon departing small lake. Behind power curve and unable to accelerate. Mushed into swampJul 13, 1989 · N27024 · Substantial damageAccident 19880827035429APiper J3L65 · Youngstown, OHRan out of fuel on approach to airport. Impacted 25 feet short of runway.Aug 27, 1988 · N38346 · Substantial damageIncident 19880129013409IPiper J3L65 · Lake City, MNWhile attempting takeoff on rough snow left shock cord broke. Aborted. No STC for auto fuel.Jan 29, 1988 · N32664 · Minor damageIncident 19870828054449IPiper PA34200T · Cheyenne, WYRight main gear collapsed on rollout. Found the gear strut had broken.Aug 28, 1987 · N38812 · Minor damageAccident 19870531035139APiper J3L65 · Mercer, PASettled into trees at end of runway after liftoff. Pilot blamed a downdraft for the inability to remain airborne.May 31, 1987 · N38346 · Substantial damageAccident 19870425011419APiper J3L65 · Miami, FLThe engine failed and the aircraft landed in swamp. Water found in auto fuel. Pilot not rated. Aircraft stolen.Apr 25, 1987 · N25863 · Substantial damageIncident 19860703077769IPiper J3L65 · Andalusia, ALEngine failed inflight. Pilot attempted to land in a small field but stalled aircraft into trees.Jul 3, 1986 · N27120 · Minor damageAccident 19860216002759APiper J3L65 · Sevierville, TNEngine power loss on takeoff, cylinder failed. Turned back towards runway, clipped trees, then impacted the groundFeb 16, 1986 · N30233 · Substantial damageIncident 19850816046479IPiper PA31350 · Del Rio, TXEngine lost RPM on descent. Propeller feathered and landed. Failure of drive train gears.Aug 16, 1985 · N38335Incident 19850717046469IPiper PA34200T · Helena, MTNose gear could not be extended for landing. Centering attach bolt was installed incorrectly.Jul 17, 1985 · N38812 · Minor damageIncident 19850317018679IPiper J3L65 · Calamont, PAAircraft encountered downdraft on takeoff, settled into trees. Takeoff from gravel road on golf course.Mar 17, 1985 · N40981 · Minor damageIncident 19850112011749IPiper J3L65 · Newburyport, MAGear collapsed on possible hard landing. Metal gauge different on struts. May have been a factor.Jan 12, 1985 · N40632 · Minor damageIncident 19840804067139IPiper J3L65 · West Chicago, ILGround looped on rollout, struck taxiway lights and stationary Cessna 150.Aug 4, 1984 · N40632 · Minor damageIncident 19840525051049IPiper J3 · Pleasanton, CAEngine running rough. Landed on temporary road. Gear collapsed. Cause undetermined. Annual inspection out of date.May 25, 1984 · N30688 · Minor damageIncident 19840506032649IPiper J3 · Wooster, OHLeft main wheel dragged on landing. Aircraft nosed up. Low tire pressure allowed tire to slip on rim. Sheared valveMay 6, 1984 · N3757C · Minor damageAccident 19830616025679APiper J3 · Toddsville, MDReported ailerons locked in a bank. Crashed in a swamp. No jamming found but a loose wrench may have been culprit.Jun 16, 1983 · N28019 · Substantial damageAccident 19821230066929APiper J3L65 · Rubidoux, CABlown over while taxiing off runway after landing. Wind gusts exceeded aircraft control for taxiing.Dec 30, 1982 · N26170 · Substantial damageIncident 19800920081999IPiper J3L65 · Chipley, FLPilot doing high speed taxi, flight not intended. With tail up, brakes were applied, aircraft went over on its backSep 20, 1980 · N24619 · Minor damageAccident 19800914042109APiper J3L65 · Ocala, FLAircraft found in wooded area after missing for two hours. Flight was to be short passenger hop.Sep 14, 1980 · N28109 · DestroyedAccident 19790507007309APiper J3 · Galion, OHPilot allowed the aircraft to stall on downwind leg of traffic pattern and spin to the ground.May 7, 1979 · N33242 · Substantial damageAccident 19771204038109APiper J3L65 · Greeley, CODirt and debris found in gascolator.Dec 4, 1977 · N32648 · DestroyedAccident 19760406011512APiper J3L65 · Forest Lake, MNApr 6, 1976 · N22996 · DestroyedAccident 19751222041919APiper J3L65 · Santa Monica, CALnd on golf course. Plt stated oil press low drg runup.Dec 22, 1975 · N30558 · Substantial damageAccident 19750528013699APiper J3L65 · Cornelius, ORStudent at ctls. First flt in J3.touched down 15FT short in alfalfa fld. Hit bump.May 28, 1975 · N26841 · Substantial damageAccident 19750517015219APiper J3L65 · Marlboro, NYPlt drained aprx 2 gal fuel,then added fresh fuel prior to tkof.May 17, 1975 · N38262 · Substantial damageAccident 19740717020079APiper J3L65 · Landrum, SCWood rot in prop. Lndd in peach orchard.Jul 17, 1974 · N32966 · Substantial damage
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