# NTSB investigations: Piper J3C-65, FL 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. Page 1 of 2 · 71 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB ERA26LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA168.md): Piper J3C-65 · Crestview, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Apr 10, 2026 · N92480 · Substantial damage > On April 10, 2026, about 1700 eastern daylight time, a Piper J3C-65, N92480 was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Baker, Florida. The pilot sustained minor injuries, and the passenger was seriously injured. The airplane was… - [NTSB ERA24LA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA328.md): Piper J3C-65 · Groveland, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 27, 2024 · N77522 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. - [NTSB ERA24LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA142.md): Piper J3C-65 · Homosassa Springs, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 14, 2024 · N71093 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to confirm the throttle position before attempting to start the airplane’s engine by manually rotating the propeller, which resulted in a loss of airplane control. - [NTSB ERA23FA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23FA142.md): Piper J3C · Winter Haven, FL · Accident · 4 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Mar 7, 2023 · N10510 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The failure of both flight crews to see and avoid each other while operating in the airport environment. - [NTSB ERA22LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA107.md): Piper J3C · Winter Haven, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 12, 2022 · N88509 · Substantial damage > The pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain airspeed during a turn, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s failure to… - [NTSB ERA22LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA094.md): Piper J3C · Kissimmee, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 30, 2021 · N656CJ · Substantial damage > The pilot’s inadvertent application of brakes during touchdown, which resulted in a noseover. - [NTSB ERA15CA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA143.md): Piper J3C 65 · Clermont, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 1, 2015 · N717ML · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to land the airplane within the desired touchdown zone, resulting in a long landing and collision with a fence. - [NTSB ERA12CA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA281.md): Piper J3C-65 · Plantation Key, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 13, 2012 · N75487 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate control of the airplane and ensure clearance from trees. - [NTSB ERA09CA334](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA334.md): Piper J3C-65 · Alamana, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 6, 2009 · N42351 · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. - [NTSB NYC08CA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA094.md): Piper J3-C65 · Hollywood, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 29, 2008 · N2143M · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. Contributing was the gusty crosswind condition. - [NTSB ANC06CA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06CA061.md): Piper J-3 · Hollywood, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 23, 2006 · N44778 · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the instructional flight during the landing roll in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a collision with a runway sign. Factors contributing to the accident were a crosswind, and the student pilot's… - [NTSB MIA03LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA092.md): Piper J3C-65 · Pahokee, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 2003 · N6488H · Substantial damage > The instructor's inadequate in-flight decision and his delay in taking remedial actions. Also causal was the student pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall. Low altitude flight is a contributing factor. - [NTSB MIA00LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA243.md): Piper J3-C65 · St. Petersburg, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2000 · N70673 · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper judgment not to sit in the pilot's seat (rear seat) and improper use of brakes on landing roll resulting in a loss of directional control and subsequent nose over. - [NTSB MIA00LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA230.md): Piper J3C-65 · New Smyrna Bch., FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2000 · N2143M · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll. Factors in this accident were; a crosswind, and the pilot lack of experience in this kind of aircraft. - [NTSB MIA00LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA158.md): Piper J-3 · Boca Raton, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 2000 · N70546 · Substantial damage > a loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons that resulted in a forced landing and substantial damage to the aircraft. - [NTSB ATL98LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA091.md): Piper J3C-65 · Zellwood, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1998 · N42760 · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons which led to a forced landing and nose over. A factor affecting the severity of the damage was the soft terrain. - [NTSB ATL97LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA107.md): Piper J3C-65 · Leesburg, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1997 · N98879 · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadvertent entry into a secondary stall and spin, as engine power faltered during application of power, while recovering from an intentional stall. The hesitation (faltering) of power and the pilot's diverted attention were related factors. - [NTSB MIA94LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA138.md): Piper J3C-65 · Belleair, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 1994 · N114WW · Substantial damage > Improper maintenance inspection of the crankcase breather tube resulting in failure to detect blockage of the tube. - [NTSB MIA91LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA174.md): Piper J3C-65 · Brooker, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1991 · N98337 · Substantial damage > Failure of the noncertificated pilot to obtain a weather briefing before departure & failure to maintain directional control after the precautionary landing. Contributing to the accident was lack of suitable terrain. - [NTSB MIA90LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA181.md): Piper J3C-65 · Opa-Locka, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1990 · N70659 · Substantial damage > Engine failure due to lack of oil supply to the number 3 cylinder connecting rod for undetermined reasons. This allowed the connecting rod end cap to separate through the case resulting in oil exhaustion. - [NTSB MIA90FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90FA060.md): Piper J-3 · Clewiston, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 1990 · N88125 · Destroyed > Failure of the pilot to secure the flight control stick (inadequate preflight) before takeoff. - [NTSB MIA89LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA036.md): Piper J3C · Homestead, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1988 · N26820 · Substantial damage > The plt rprtd that while climbing at night after takeoff, the eng sputtered. He suspected possible water in the fuel & landed across rows in a field. Drg the landing, the gear failed & the acft came to rest on its belly with a bent prop, torn fabric & dmgd… - [NTSB MIA88FA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88FA184.md): Piper J3C · N Fort Myers, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1988 · N98178 · Destroyed > The plt tkof on rwy 27 with the wind fm 060 deg at 12 gusting 23 KTS. Density alt was 2100'. Witnesses said the acft was in a slow speed, nose hi climb, when eng pwr was interrupted momentarily. Pwr was restored, but soon thereafter, the acft rolled rgt,… - [NTSB MIA87LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87LA140.md): Piper J3C-65 · Zellwood, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1987 · N33592 · Substantial damage > The plt stated that after landing he allowed the coplt to taxi the acft though he followed him through on the controls due to his lack of experience on tailwheel acft. The acft veered off the left side of the rwy and before control could be re-established by… - [NTSB MIA87LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87LA076.md): Piper J3-C65 · Pembroke Pines, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 1987 · N3666K · Substantial damage > The plt stated that after dropping his banner, he circled back to drop the banner hook so he could land, and as he was circling, the acft stalled, started a spin to the right and struck the ground. - [NTSB MIA86FA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86FA239.md): Piper J3C-65 · Vero Beach, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1986 · N23266 · Substantial damage > Flight experienced loss of engine power while climbing through 200 feet shortly after takeoff. While attempting to return to the runway the aircraft collided with trees and the ground coming to rest adjacent to the runway. Examination of aircraft records… - [NTSB MIA85LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85LA092.md): Piper J3C-65 · St.Augustine, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 1985 · N92668 · Substantial damage > The acft collided with a wind direction indicator support pole during a recovery from a bounced landing. The CFI on board stated he turned his head to advise the student in the back seat to keep the left wing down because of the x-wind condition when he… - [NTSB MIA85LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85LA078.md): Piper J3C-65 · St.Petersburg, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 1985 · N70673 · Substantial damage > The acft collided with a parked acft while taxiing in from landing. The plt complained after the accident that the parked acft were too close to the taxiway. The tailwheel equipped acft had been engaged in banner towing operations prior to the taxi accident. - [NTSB MIA85LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85LA035.md): Piper J3C-65 · Stuart, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 1984 · N77517 · Substantial damage > Acft was flying at low level over water to film a tv commercial. Plt pushed throttle in for additional pwr but engine did not respond. Full throttle was applied with no response from the eng. Plt stated that there was insufficient pwr to maintain level flt.… - [NTSB MIA84LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA84LA209.md): Piper J3C-65 · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1984 · N2166Y · Substantial damage > The plt stated that at about 100 ft AGL the eng lost power but continued to run at a lower power until ground impact. No eng malfunction was found. A post accident exam of the acft revealed no reason for the loss of power. - [NTSB MIA84LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA84LA192.md): Piper J-3 CUB · Homestead, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1984 · N6932H · Substantial damage > The plt reported a loss of directional control occurred during the takeoff ground roll. The acft traveled off the rwy and collided with trees. - [NTSB MIA84LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA84LA159.md): Piper J-3 · New Smyrna Bch, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 1984 · N98606 · Substantial damage > While the plt was taxing onto the rwy, the wind picked up the right wing & the acft was blown inverted. The winds were gusting 30 KTS. - [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 MIA83LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83LA026.md): Piper J-3 · Near Melbourne, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1982 · N6875H · Substantial damage > Pilot made forced landing off airport due to power loss. Landing gear collapsed. No malfunctions found. - [NTSB MIA80FA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA80FA070.md): Piper J3C · Dunedin, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jun 22, 1980 · N665WC · Destroyed - [NTSB MIA79FA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA79FA108.md): Piper J-3C65 · Ft.Pierce, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jul 22, 1979 · N26147 · Destroyed - [NTSB MIA79FLD60](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA79FLD60.md): Piper J-3C · Arcadia, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Apr 29, 1979 · N2156M · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA78FA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA78FA116.md): Piper J3C · Homestead, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Aug 19, 1978 · N46917 · Destroyed - [NTSB MIA78FLD70](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA78FLD70.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Ormond Beach, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Aug 10, 1978 · N11699 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed - [NTSB MIA78DKJ65](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA78DKJ65.md): Piper J-3 · Milton, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 25, 1978 · N27979 · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA78DLD36](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA78DLD36.md): Piper J3C-65 · Moss Bluff, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 22, 1978 · N58378 · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA78DLD06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA78DLD06.md): Piper J3 · Ft Pierce, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 23, 1977 · N70701 · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA77DLD66](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77DLD66.md): Piper J3 · Bartow, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 14, 1977 · N98606 · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA77FKT63](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77FKT63.md): Piper J-3 · Moore Haven, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Apr 16, 1977 · N42684 · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA77DLD37](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77DLD37.md): Piper J-3 · Okeechobee, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Mar 20, 1977 · N92025 · Destroyed - [NTSB MIA77FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77FA014.md): Piper J3C · Copeland, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Nov 28, 1976 · N2228M · Destroyed - [NTSB MIA76DKT56](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA76DKT56.md): Piper J3C · Homestead, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 23, 1976 · N3581N · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA76FKT24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA76FKT24.md): Piper J-3 · Indiantown, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Oct 19, 1975 · N7175H · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA76FKT14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA76FKT14.md): Piper J-3 · Clewiston, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Aug 29, 1975 · N30361 · Substantial damage Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?model=7100510&state=FL&page=2 ## 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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'FL' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('7100510')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=7100510&state=FL --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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