# NTSB investigations: Piper J3C-65: Loss of engine power(total) - nonmechanical NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports. ## Latest cases - [NTSB ANC07LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07LA088.md): Piper J-3 · Big Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2007 · N98875 · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's delayed instructions to apply the carburetor heat, and his inadequate supervision. A factor contributing to the accident was carburetor icing conditions. - [NTSB LAX07CA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA145.md): Piper J3C-65 · Redding, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 30, 2007 · N145RL · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB ANC05LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05LA006.md): Piper J-3 · North Pole, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 2004 · N92469 · Substantial damage > An inadequate annual inspection by other maintenance personnel, which resulted in a loss of engine power during takeoff-initial climb, and subsequent collision with trees during the ensuing emergency landing. Factors associated with the accident are a… - [NTSB FTW04CA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04CA241.md): Piper J3C-65 · Louise, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 19, 2004 · N98659 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadvertent positioning of the fuel shutoff valve resulting in the fuel starvation of the engine and the subsequent loss of engine power. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB CHI01LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA114.md): Piper J3C-65 · Gary, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 2001 · N6460D · Substantial damage > The inadequate preflight performed by the pilot which resulted in an insufficient fuel supply and the subsequent fuel exhaustion. Factors associated with the accident were the inaccurate fuel quantity indicator, the rock which resulted in the overload failure… - [NTSB NYC01LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA031.md): Piper J3C-65 · Middletown, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 2000 · N33538 · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB ANC00LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA102.md): Piper J-3 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2000 · N88283 · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel system, the airplane's lack of the required center fuel tank quick drain, and the pilot's inadequate preflight. - [NTSB IAD96LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA097.md): Piper J-3 · Ashton, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1996 · N58379 · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate fuel supply which resulted in a fuel exhaustion and a loss of engine power. A related factor was the pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations. - [NTSB ATL95LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA167.md): Piper J3C-65 · Mooresville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1995 · N1474N · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper use of the carburetor heat resulting in the formation of carburetor ice and subsequent loss of engine power. - [NTSB BFO95LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA039.md): Piper J3-C65 · Bayport, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1995 · N70234 · Destroyed > The pilot's improper positioning of the fuel selector. - [NTSB ATL88LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA202.md): Piper J3C-65 · Whitsett, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1988 · N2875Y · Substantial damage > The plt reported that the engine lost power during initial climb at 150 ft AGL. He attempted to make a 180 deg turn back to the arpt; the airplane crashed at about the 180 deg point. Post-crash exam of the engine revealed no evidence of mechanical failure or… - [NTSB NYC88LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA007.md): Piper J3 · Island Falls, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1987 · N92440 · Destroyed > The Piper J-3 cub experienced a power loss while cruising at an altitude described by witnesses as just above the trees. The aircraft was destroyed and the pilot was fatally injured. Examination of the engine disclosed that that fuel drain valve on the fuel… - [NTSB ATL87LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA246.md): Piper J3C-65 · Greenville, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1987 · N92191 · Substantial damage > The flt was being conducted as part of a 'clown act' at an air show. The eng lost pwr shortly after takeoff as the plt was performing pitching maneuvers. He unsuccessfully attempted to regain pwr by 'pumping' the throttle. The airplane subsequently impacted… - [NTSB NYC87LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA191.md): Piper J3C-65 · Cape May, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1987 · N42138 · Substantial damage > The Piper J3C-65 made an unsuccessful attempt at a banner pickup and was maneuvering at 400 ft in a climbing left turn for another pickup when a power loss occurred. The pilot made a forced landing in a marsh. The pilot reported the fuel quanity gauge was… - [NTSB ATL86FA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86FA266.md): Piper TG8-J3C-65 · Apex, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1986 · N27047 · Destroyed > The plt was practicing takeoffs and landings in his newly acquired J3 at a private airstrip when the eng sputtered and then quit. The plt lost control of the acft and hit a 't' hanger prior to hitting the ground. The acft caught fire and was destroyed,… - [NTSB ATL86LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA159.md): Piper J3C-65 · Fayetteville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1986 · N28044 · Substantial damage > The plt reported that while on downwind the engine started to run rough. The plt applied carburetor heat and the engine quit. A turn toward a landing area was made; however, the acft collided with trees. Weather conditions at the time were favorable for… - [NTSB DEN86LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA124.md): Piper J-3 · Britton, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 1986 · N92283 · Substantial damage > The acft was observed to climb to apprx 100 ft AGL, then turn & make a forced landing. The plt stated the eng had lost total pwr. The owner of the aircraft said that examination of the eng after the acft did not reveal evidence to explain the reported loss of… - [NTSB NYC85LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA217.md): Piper J-3 · Goshen, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1985 · N35515 · Substantial damage > Acft ran out of fuel while plt was returning to orange co arpt. Plt almost froze on controls when acft engine stopped running. Plt overshot emerg landing fcd and hit trees. - [NTSB ATL85LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA167.md): Piper J3C-65 · Fayetteville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 1985 · N98164 · Substantial damage > Shortly after takeoff with a low fuel state, the plt pulled the acft into a steep climb. A pwr loss was experienced and the acft reportedly stalled and spun into a pond on the pvt grass airstrip. Ten pounds of fuel were drained from the acft after the… - [NTSB ATL85LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA001.md): Piper J3C-65 · Milledgeville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1984 · N38685 · Substantial damage > The plt departed for the intended destination, but was unable to find the arpt due to fog. After landing at another nearby arpt, he found no av-gas available. He then elected to return to his original destination, but experienced a total power loss due to… - [NTSB CHI84LA377](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA377.md): Piper J3C-65 · Olney, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1984 · N6620H · Substantial damage > The a/c was flown in an airshow by the owner. After he landed the acft was shut down and refueled. The refueling and the preflight were done rapidly to allow the owners son, a student plt, to leave the airport ahead of the crowd. About 3 minutes after takeoff… - [NTSB MIA84LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA84LA145.md): Piper J3C-65 · Pahokee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1984 · N37967 · Substantial damage > The acft was cruising at 1000 ft MSL when the eng lost power. Subsequently, the acft was ditched in lake okeechobee. Theplt stated that after the acft was recovered from the lake, fuel was found in the fuel tank. Also, he stated 'appears vent on fuel tank cap… - [NTSB MIA84LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA84LA061.md): Piper J3C-65 · Pensacola, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 1984 · N42774 · Substantial damage > During takeoff, the eng began losing power at about 200 ft AGL. The plt applied carb heat & began a descent. Power was restored for about 5 sec, then all power was lost. The acft was landed straight ahead in a wooden swampy area & was substantially damaged.… - [NTSB ATL83FA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FA271.md): Piper J3C-65 · Remington, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1983 · N27111 · Destroyed > About 15 min after takeoff, the eng lost power while the acft was on the downwind leg for a landing on a private strip. Subsequently, the acft hit the tops of two trees, crashed & came to rest aprx 100 yards south of the rwy. An exam of the wreckage did not… - [NTSB FTW83LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA236.md): Piper J3 · Sherrill, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1983 · N42563 · Substantial damage > The acft nosed over on an emergency downwind landing in a wet rice field after an eng failure. The plt stated that the eng failed as a result of water in the fuel. The operator services his acft from a private underground fuel storage tank. As a result of… - [NTSB NYC83LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA089.md): Piper J3C-85 · Spencer, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 1983 · N26182 · Substantial damage > The pilot was warming the eng for a compression check and oil change in preparation for an annual inspection. He stated that he decided to fly the aircraft rather than run the engine on the ground. On tkof a high rate of climb was obtained and at 150 MSL the… - [NTSB ATL82FA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82FA202.md): Piper J3C-65 · Eastover, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1982 · N42098 · Substantial damage > At about 60 ft AGL the eng quit. Water & rust sediment were found in the gascolator & carburetor. ## 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_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1 WHERE c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('7100510') AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 353)) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=7100510&occurrence=353 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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