# NTSB investigations: 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.

Page 1 of 2 · 55 investigations

- [NTSB GAA18CA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA108.md): Piper J3L · Astoria, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 13, 2018 · N35226 · Substantial damage
  > The control stick handgrip separation from the control stick resulting in the airplane pitching forward, which resulted in hard landing.
- [NTSB ANC13LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13LA102.md): Piper J3L-65 · Nondalton, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2013 · N38262 · Substantial damage
  > The fracture and subsequent failure of the No. 4 cylinder exhaust valve during cruise flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA13CA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA223.md): Piper J3L-65 · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 30, 2013 · N35252 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, resulting in a runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper decision to land with a tailwind.
- [NTSB CEN11CA689](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA689.md): Piper J3L-65 · Gainesville, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 3, 2011 · N30950 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during taxi, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN11FA505](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA505.md): Piper J3L-65 · Van Dyne, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2011 · N81BF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inability to maintain airplane control while maneuvering for reasons that could not be determined from the available evidence.
- [NTSB NYC07CA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA225.md): Piper J3L-65 · Stow, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 13, 2007 · N30926 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA04LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA113.md): Piper J-3 · Glenoma, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2004 · N27135 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the trees while maneuvering at a very low level in hilly terrain. Factors include hilly terrain, and thickly forested slopes in the area where the pilot was maneuvering.
- [NTSB CHI98LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA019.md): Piper J3L-65 · Reeseville, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1997 · N33252 · Substantial damage
  > failure of the normal braking system, due to a low level of brake fluid. Factors relating to the accident were: inadequate inspection of the aircraft by other maintenance personnel, the pilot's failure to check the brakes after brake maintenance/inspection,…
- [NTSB ATL95LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA118.md): Piper J3 · York, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1995 · N41105 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL95FA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95FA065.md): Piper J-3L-65 · Tallassee, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 1995 · N27120 · Destroyed
  > The student pilot's failure to see and avoid the utility line while performing unwarranted low altitude maneuvers.
- [NTSB LAX91LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA259.md): Piper J3L · Shasta Lake, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1991 · N23195 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain airspeed on initial takeoff climb resulting in an in flight loss of control, stall, and inflight collision with terrain/water.
- [NTSB ANC89LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA121.md): Piper J-3 · Parker Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1989 · N27024 · Substantial damage
  > Improper preflight planning by the pilot and his failure to attain and/or maintain adequate speed, which resulted in a stall/mush after lift-off.
- [NTSB CHI88LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA222.md): Piper J-3 · Youngstown, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1988 · N38346 · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft experienced a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion while on final approach to the runway. The aircraft sustained substantial damage, and the pilot was seriously injured when the aircraft impacted the ground approximately 25' short of…
- [NTSB NYC87LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA157.md): Piper J-3 · Mercer, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1987 · N38346 · Substantial damage
  > The flight departed from runway 27 uphill with the wind at 180 degrees in uncut grass. There were trees on the left side of the departure end of the runway. The plt stated that he lost lift as he approached the departure end of the runway.
- [NTSB MIA87LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87LA147.md): Piper J-3 · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 1987 · N25863 · Substantial damage
  > The owners rprtd the acft was stolen on 4/25/87. The non-certificated plt rprtd that he had taken the acft without permission. Drg flt, the eng lost power, & subsequently, the plt made a forced lndg in the everglades about 9 mi west of the tamiami arpt. He…
- [NTSB ATL86LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA076.md): Piper J3L-65 · Sevierville, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 1986 · N30233 · Substantial damage
  > During takeoff initial climb the engine lost power and a forced landing was initiated. During the descent the aircraft contacted treetops prior to ground impact. Post-crash examination of the engine disclosed that one of the cylinders had broken away from the…
- [NTSB ATL83LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA233.md): Piper J3-C65 · Toddville, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1983 · N28019 · Substantial damage
  > The acft made an emergency landing while skidding after the aileron control jammed. The pilot in the rear seat and the owner in the front seat said that after a couple of steep turns the aileron control could not be moved. The acft was in a left wing down…
- [NTSB LAX83LUG12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LUG12.md): Piper J-3 · Rubidoux, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Dec 31, 1982 · N26170 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot taxiing to ramp when gust of wind blew aircraft over. Wind was variable, gusting 25 k.
- [NTSB MIA80FA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA80FA101.md): Piper J3L-65 · Ocala, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Sep 14, 1980 · N28109 · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI79DEI24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79DEI24.md): Piper J-3 · Galion, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 7, 1979 · N33242 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC78DAH06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC78DAH06.md): Piper PA-18 · Farewell, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 14, 1978 · N38762 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN78FTE17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN78FTE17.md): Piper J3 · Greeley, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Dec 4, 1977 · N32648 · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC76AK052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC76AK052.md): Piper J-3 · Forest Lake, MN · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Apr 6, 1976 · N22996 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX76FUD06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX76FUD06.md): Piper J-3 · Santa Monica, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 22, 1975 · N30558 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA75FYC39](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA75FYC39.md): Piper J3L-65 · Cornelius, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 28, 1975 · N26841 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC75FFA37](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC75FFA37.md): Piper J3C-65 · Marlboro, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 17, 1975 · N38262 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA74FLG05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA74FLG05-173357.md): Piper J3L · Landrum, SC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 17, 1974 · N32966 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA73FKQ20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA73FKQ20.md): Piper J3C-65 · Pascagoula, MS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 27, 1972 · N32806 · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW73FPM04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW73FPM04.md): Piper J-3L · Wetumka, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Aug 20, 1972 · N37939 · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA72FLD31](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA72FLD31.md): Piper J3L-65 · Avon Park, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 13, 1971 · N30842 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW71DPM04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW71DPM04.md): Piper J-3 · Quinton, OK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 22, 1970 · N32710 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD70FID24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD70FID24.md): Piper J-3 · Wallops Island, VA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 15, 1970 · N30933 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI70F0201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI70F0201.md): Piper J3L-65 · North Canton, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jun 26, 1969 · N38827 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC69D0436](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC69D0436.md): Piper J3L-65 · Pittsfield, MA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 29, 1969 · N31101 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DIA69D0111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DIA69D0111.md): Piper J3C-65 · Reidsville, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Oct 27, 1968 · N35055 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI69F0177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI69F0177.md): Piper J3C-65 · Cynthiana, KY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 21, 1968 · N32754 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC69F0104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC69F0104.md): Piper J3L-65 · Creve Coeur, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 9, 1968 · N33252 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DIA69D0016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DIA69D0016.md): Piper J-3 · Waldorf, MD · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 23, 1968 · N30589 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA69F0032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA69F0032.md): Piper J3L-65 · Dalton, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · May 18, 1968 · N32839 · Destroyed
- [NTSB DIA68F0057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DIA68F0057.md): Piper J3L-65 · Fallston, MD · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 16, 1967 · N38118 · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC67A0044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC67A0044.md): Piper J3L-65 · Lohrville, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jan 28, 1967 · N38612 · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC67D0294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC67D0294.md): Piper J3L-65 · Grottoes, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 30, 1966 · N38686 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW67A0029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW67A0029.md): Piper J-3 · Morgan City, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Sep 3, 1966 · N30746 · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC67D0039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC67D0039.md): Piper J3C-65 · Mercer, ND · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 13, 1966 · N30948 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC67F0051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC67F0051.md): Piper J3C-65 · Pennington, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · May 29, 1966 · N38541 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC66F0273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC66F0273-201566.md): Piper J3L-S · Excelsior, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 4, 1965 · N40962 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA66F0038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA66F0038.md): Piper J3L · Bloomfield, MT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 8, 1965 · N30948 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA65F0123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA65F0123.md): Piper J3L · Chattanooga, TN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 1, 1965 · N30798 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC65D0216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC65D0216.md): Piper J3L · Kinzua, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 24, 1965 · N35855 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X3698](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X3698.md): Piper J3 · Chattanooga, TN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 31, 1964 · N30798 · Substantial damage

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## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c."mKey" = a.case_mkey
WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('7100546')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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