# FAA incident reports: Piper J3L-65 A list on [Piper J3L-65](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-j3l-65.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. - [Incident 20210722014929I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210722014929I.md): Piper J3L-65 · Selkirk, NY · Jul 22, 2021 · N38159 · Minor damage > Pilot 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… - [Accident 20180113000799A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180113000799A.md): Piper J3L-65 · Astoria, OR · Jan 13, 2018 · N35226 · Substantial damage > While 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. - [Accident 20130905018599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130905018599A.md): Piper J3L-65 · Nondalton, AK · Sep 5, 2013 · N38262 · Substantial damage > The 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. - [Accident 20130330007399A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130330007399A.md): Piper J3L-65 · Port Orange, FL · Mar 30, 2013 · N35252 · Substantial damage > Airman 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. - [Accident 20110903030149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110903030149A.md): Piper J3L-65 · Gainesville, TX · Sep 3, 2011 · N30950 · Substantial damage > The 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.… - [Accident 20110725014779A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110725014779A.md): Piper J3L-65 · Van Dyne, WI · Jul 25, 2011 · N81BF · Destroyed · 2 fatal > On 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… - [Incident 20110213002809I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110213002809I.md): Piper J3L-65 · Feb 13, 2011 · N35266 · Minor damage > During 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. - [Incident 20110106000559I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110106000559I.md): Piper J3L-65 · Daytona Beach, FL · Jan 6, 2011 · N35252 · Minor damage > On 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… - [Incident 20100905053089I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100905053089I.md): Piper J3L-65 · Culpeper, VA · Sep 5, 2010 · N40632 · Minor damage > IEA2720100022, 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],… - [Incident 20081025854629I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20081025854629I.md): Piper J3L65 · Garberville, CA · Oct 25, 2008 · N30558 · Minor damage > (-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… - [Incident 20080810846869I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080810846869I.md): Piper J3C65 · Cook, MN · Aug 10, 2008 · N22707 · Minor damage > (-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,… - [Accident 20080710841869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080710841869A.md): Piper PA18 · Camarillo, CA · Jul 10, 2008 · N7471D · Substantial damage > (-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… - [Incident 20080119000319I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080119000319I.md): Piper J3L65 · Garberville, CA · Jan 19, 2008 · N30558 · No damage > (-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… - [Incident 20071021831599I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20071021831599I.md): Piper J3L65 · Lamar, SC · Oct 21, 2007 · N30372 · Minor damage > (-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… - [Accident 20070913019489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070913019489A.md): Piper J3L65 · Stow, MA · Sep 13, 2007 · N30926 · Destroyed > (-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… - [Accident 20040621014019A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040621014019A.md): Piper J3L65 · Glenoma, WA · Jun 21, 2004 · N27135 · Destroyed > (-23) Mr. William e. walrath crashed N27135 under unknown circumstances. - [Accident 20010330007949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010330007949A.md): Piper PA18A150 · Niceville, FL · Mar 30, 2001 · N7471D · Destroyed > (.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… - [Incident 20000404019469I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000404019469I.md): Piper J3L65 · Fresno, CA · Apr 4, 2000 · N24869 > (-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… - [Accident 19971018031519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19971018031519A.md): Piper J3L65 · Reeseville, WI · Oct 18, 1997 · N33252 · Substantial damage > Overran 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… - [Incident 19960519017269I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960519017269I.md): Piper J3L65 · Erie, PA · May 19, 1996 · N35075 · Substantial damage > Narrative: 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… - [Accident 19950624040309A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950624040309A.md): Piper J3L65 · York, SC · Jun 24, 1995 · N41105 · Substantial damage > Reported power loss on climbout. Struck trees and fell into a swamp. Found water in fuel. - [Accident 19950318004279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950318004279A.md): Piper J3L65 · Tallassee, AL · Mar 18, 1995 · N27120 · Destroyed · 1 fatal > Buzzing area struck wires on pullup. Impact burned. Flight was not authorized by owner or CFI. - [Accident 19910612021349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910612021349A.md): Piper J3L65 · Shasta Lake, CA · Jun 12, 1991 · N23195 · Substantial damage > Stalled and crashed into lake after liftoff. Was departing in gusty crosswind in lee of shoreline trees. - [Accident 19890713022259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890713022259A.md): Piper J3L65 · Parker Lake, AK · Jul 13, 1989 · N27024 · Substantial damage > Pulled floatplane off too soon departing small lake. Behind power curve and unable to accelerate. Mushed into swamp - [Accident 19880827035429A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880827035429A.md): Piper J3L65 · Youngstown, OH · Aug 27, 1988 · N38346 · Substantial damage > Ran out of fuel on approach to airport. Impacted 25 feet short of runway. - [Incident 19880129013409I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880129013409I.md): Piper J3L65 · Lake City, MN · Jan 29, 1988 · N32664 · Minor damage > While attempting takeoff on rough snow left shock cord broke. Aborted. No STC for auto fuel. - [Incident 19870828054449I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870828054449I.md): Piper PA34200T · Cheyenne, WY · Aug 28, 1987 · N38812 · Minor damage > Right main gear collapsed on rollout. Found the gear strut had broken. - [Accident 19870531035139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870531035139A.md): Piper J3L65 · Mercer, PA · May 31, 1987 · N38346 · Substantial damage > Settled into trees at end of runway after liftoff. Pilot blamed a downdraft for the inability to remain airborne. - [Accident 19870425011419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870425011419A.md): Piper J3L65 · Miami, FL · Apr 25, 1987 · N25863 · Substantial damage > The engine failed and the aircraft landed in swamp. Water found in auto fuel. Pilot not rated. Aircraft stolen. - [Incident 19860703077769I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860703077769I.md): Piper J3L65 · Andalusia, AL · Jul 3, 1986 · N27120 · Minor damage > Engine failed inflight. Pilot attempted to land in a small field but stalled aircraft into trees. - [Accident 19860216002759A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860216002759A.md): Piper J3L65 · Sevierville, TN · Feb 16, 1986 · N30233 · Substantial damage > Engine power loss on takeoff, cylinder failed. Turned back towards runway, clipped trees, then impacted the ground - [Incident 19850816046479I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850816046479I.md): Piper PA31350 · Del Rio, TX · Aug 16, 1985 · N38335 > Engine lost RPM on descent. Propeller feathered and landed. Failure of drive train gears. - [Incident 19850717046469I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850717046469I.md): Piper PA34200T · Helena, MT · Jul 17, 1985 · N38812 · Minor damage > Nose gear could not be extended for landing. Centering attach bolt was installed incorrectly. - [Incident 19850317018679I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850317018679I.md): Piper J3L65 · Calamont, PA · Mar 17, 1985 · N40981 · Minor damage > Aircraft encountered downdraft on takeoff, settled into trees. Takeoff from gravel road on golf course. - [Incident 19850112011749I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850112011749I.md): Piper J3L65 · Newburyport, MA · Jan 12, 1985 · N40632 · Minor damage > Gear collapsed on possible hard landing. Metal gauge different on struts. May have been a factor. - [Incident 19840804067139I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840804067139I.md): Piper J3L65 · West Chicago, IL · Aug 4, 1984 · N40632 · Minor damage > Ground looped on rollout, struck taxiway lights and stationary Cessna 150. - [Incident 19840525051049I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840525051049I.md): Piper J3 · Pleasanton, CA · May 25, 1984 · N30688 · Minor damage > Engine running rough. Landed on temporary road. Gear collapsed. Cause undetermined. Annual inspection out of date. - [Incident 19840506032649I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840506032649I.md): Piper J3 · Wooster, OH · May 6, 1984 · N3757C · Minor damage > Left main wheel dragged on landing. Aircraft nosed up. Low tire pressure allowed tire to slip on rim. Sheared valve - [Accident 19830616025679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830616025679A.md): Piper J3 · Toddsville, MD · Jun 16, 1983 · N28019 · Substantial damage > Reported ailerons locked in a bank. Crashed in a swamp. No jamming found but a loose wrench may have been culprit. - [Accident 19821230066929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19821230066929A.md): Piper J3L65 · Rubidoux, CA · Dec 30, 1982 · N26170 · Substantial damage > Blown over while taxiing off runway after landing. Wind gusts exceeded aircraft control for taxiing. - [Incident 19800920081999I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800920081999I.md): Piper J3L65 · Chipley, FL · Sep 20, 1980 · N24619 · Minor damage > Pilot doing high speed taxi, flight not intended. With tail up, brakes were applied, aircraft went over on its back - [Accident 19800914042109A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800914042109A.md): Piper J3L65 · Ocala, FL · Sep 14, 1980 · N28109 · Destroyed > Aircraft found in wooded area after missing for two hours. Flight was to be short passenger hop. - [Accident 19790507007309A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790507007309A.md): Piper J3 · Galion, OH · May 7, 1979 · N33242 · Substantial damage > Pilot allowed the aircraft to stall on downwind leg of traffic pattern and spin to the ground. - [Accident 19771204038109A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19771204038109A.md): Piper J3L65 · Greeley, CO · Dec 4, 1977 · N32648 · Destroyed > Dirt and debris found in gascolator. - [Accident 19760406011512A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760406011512A.md): Piper J3L65 · Forest Lake, MN · Apr 6, 1976 · N22996 · Destroyed - [Accident 19751222041919A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19751222041919A.md): Piper J3L65 · Santa Monica, CA · Dec 22, 1975 · N30558 · Substantial damage > Lnd on golf course. Plt stated oil press low drg runup. - [Accident 19750528013699A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750528013699A.md): Piper J3L65 · Cornelius, OR · May 28, 1975 · N26841 · Substantial damage > Student at ctls. First flt in J3.touched down 15FT short in alfalfa fld. Hit bump. - [Accident 19750517015219A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750517015219A.md): Piper J3L65 · Marlboro, NY · May 17, 1975 · N38262 · Substantial damage > Plt drained aprx 2 gal fuel,then added fresh fuel prior to tkof. - [Accident 19740717020079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740717020079A.md): Piper J3L65 · Landrum, SC · Jul 17, 1974 · N32966 · Substantial damage > Wood rot in prop. Lndd in peach orchard. ## 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 ('7100546') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-j3l-65/incidents --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.