# NTSB investigations: Piper J3C-65, TX

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.

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## Latest cases

- [NTSB CEN26LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA266.md): Piper J3C-65 · Richmond, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Jul 20, 2026 · N92432 · Substantial damage
  > On July 20, 2026, at 0643 central daylight time, a Piper J3C-65 airplane, N92432, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Richmond, Texas. The commercial pilot sustained serious injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14…
- [NTSB CEN24LA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA290.md): Piper J3C-65 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 27, 2024 · N98813 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to allow a non-rated passenger to manipulate the flight controls during the takeoff which resulted in a loss of directional control during the takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN23LA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA309.md): Piper J3C-65 · Princeton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 16, 2023 · N41317 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s decision to attempt a takeoff from an unimproved field which resulted in an impact with an obstacle.
- [NTSB CEN21LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA168.md): Piper J3C-65 · Justin, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 27, 2021 · N42769 · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB CEN21LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA040.md): Piper J3C · Weslaco, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 3, 2020 · N87715 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot of N87715 inadvertently allowed his airplane to drift right of the runway during the climb after a touch-and-go landing, and the pilot of N6463H did not maintain adequate separation from the other airplane during his go-around. Contributing to the…
- [NTSB CEN18TA330](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18TA330.md): Piper J3C · Friendswood, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 13, 2018 · N42218 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to conduct a flight in an airplane that had a tailwheel with degraded locking pins, which allowed the tailwheel to unlock and swivel out of alignment and precluded the pilot from regaining directional control on the ground during a…
- [NTSB CEN13LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA193.md): Piper J3C-65 · Seguin, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 2013 · N88313 · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be undetermined because an examination of the engine did not reveal any malfunctions or failures that would preclude normal operation.
- [NTSB CEN12FA616](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA616.md): Piper J3C-65 · Kingsland, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2012 · N70108 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed following a partial loss of engine power resulting from an engine intake valve that became stuck open. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to operate the airplane when a required maintenance…
- [NTSB CEN11CA406](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA406.md): Piper J3C-65 · Shepard, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 17, 2011 · N3504K · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's loss of aircraft control after encountering windshear and turbulence on takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN11LA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA348.md): Piper J3C · Cypress, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2011 · N55754 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to carburetor ice.
- [NTSB CEN11CA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA121.md): Piper J3C-65 · Cypress, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 31, 2010 · N41458 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.
- [NTSB CEN10LA416](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA416.md): Piper J3C-65 · Krum, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2010 · N35645 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power in flight due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB CEN10CA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA284.md): Piper J3C-65 · Mount Pleasant, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 30, 2010 · N88117 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while turning resulting in a stall.
- [NTSB CEN09CA431](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA431.md): Piper J3C-65 · Porter, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 13, 2009 · N70455 · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing resulting in the pilot's inability to clear the wires.
- [NTSB DFW08CA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA069.md): Piper J3C-65 · Shallowater, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 10, 2008 · N26868 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain a safe clearance from the terrain while manuevering for the landing surface.
- [NTSB DFW06CA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA126.md): Piper J3C-65 · Paris, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 14, 2006 · N98829 · Substantial damage
  > The reported loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain available for the forced landing.
- [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 FTW02LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA065.md): Piper J3C-65 · Paris, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 2001 · N1938C · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot of the other aircraft to maintain adequate visual lookout during taxi.
- [NTSB FTW99LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA208.md): Piper J3C-65 · Sanger, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1999 · N42378 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain clearance with the power line.
- [NTSB FTW99LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA088.md): Piper J3C-65 · Denton, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 1999 · N92350 · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power on takeoff resulting from the failure of an incorrect throttle control cable clamp, which was installed by an unknown person. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW98FA340](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA340.md): Piper J3C-85 · Seminole, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1998 · N7018H · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB FTW98LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA265.md): Piper J3 · Midland, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1998 · N42559 · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent ground loop during the landing roll. A factor was the sudden windshift.
- [NTSB FTW96LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA163.md): Piper J3C-65 · Midlothain, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1996 · N7440H · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance.
- [NTSB FTW96LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA150.md): Piper J3C-65 · Salado, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1996 · N26923 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from the power line.
- [NTSB FTW94LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA252.md): Piper J3C-65 · Waller, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1994 · N70580 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper clearance during takeoff.
- [NTSB FTW93LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA029.md): Piper J3C-65 · Mcgregor, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1992 · N91930 · Substantial damage
  > Inadvertent stall by the pilot in command. Factors were the pilot's selection of the wrong runway, and the wind conditions.
- [NTSB FTW92FA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92FA165.md): Piper J3C-65 · Addison, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1992 · N3128M · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the left elevator assembly due to corrosion.
- [NTSB FTW92LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA149.md): Piper J3-C-65 · Lake Dallas, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1992 · N70494 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate climb speed which resulted in a stall & subsequent loss of aircraft control. Factors were the crosswind and gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB FTW90LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA184.md): Piper J-3 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1990 · N67631 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain directional control. The crosswind was a factor.
- [NTSB FTW89FA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89FA055.md): Piper J3C-65 · Mount Vernon, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1989 · N494CB · Destroyed
  > Inadequate maintenance and inspection of the airplane by the mechanics who rebuilt the airplane, in that they failed to detect and/or correct the corroded lift strut which resulted in wing failure.
- [NTSB FTW89LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA045.md): Piper J-3C-65 · Richards, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 1989 · N6675H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation in disregarding wind information. Contributing to the accident were the gusting crosswind conditions and the pilot's overconfidence in personal ability.
- [NTSB FTW86LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LA014.md): Piper J3C-65 · Rosharon, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1985 · N87769 · Substantial damage
  > The plt stated he was on a local flt and at about 200 ft above the surface the acft stalled and collided with the surface before recovery could be accomplished. He said he failed to maintain flying speed.
- [NTSB FTW85LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA210.md): Piper J-3C · Fredericksburg, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 1985 · N925TX · Substantial damage
  > The acft contacted trees after encountering a downdraft during final apch. The plt stated the apch into the 10-12 kt gusty wind resulted in a low, flat apch. A downdraft was encountered, the acft contacted trees and descended uncontrolled into the terrain.
- [NTSB FTW85LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA023.md): Piper J3C-65 · Kilgore, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1984 · N6248H · Substantial damage
  > After taxiing north to the end of the strip a 180 deg turn was made prior to takeoff to the south. Out of the turn the acft was lined up with the left wing tip close to the fence. The plt intended to correct his line-up during the roll. According to the plt,…
- [NTSB FTW84LA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA327.md): Piper J3C-65 · Denton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1984 · N38279 · Destroyed
  > The pilot stated that after takeoff he did 3 touch and go landing then started a series of stalls. After entry into a cross-control spin to the left, he found that he could not apply enough right pedal to recover. Examination of the aircraft revealed that the…
- [NTSB FTW84LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA269.md): Piper J3C-65 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1984 · N23413 · Substantial damage
  > Acft struck a marked transmission line on final apch. Plt could not maintain full control of acft on landing. Acft touched down rt wing low and a go-around was initiated. Upon application of pwr, acft went into trees off rt side of airstrip. Both plts stated…
- [NTSB FTW82FPD10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FPD10.md): Piper J3C-65 · Grand Prairie, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 25, 1982 · N70108 · Substantial damage
  > While the pilot was taxiing to the engine run-up area, his right wing struck the propeller of a Piper PA-24 (N7545P) that was positioned at the edge of the taxiway. The pilot believed that if he had been making sharper s-turns while taxiing, he would have…
- [NTSB FTW82DA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA020.md): Piper J3C-65 · Conroe, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Nov 8, 1981 · N38078 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW78FA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78FA079.md): Piper J3C · Ferris, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Sep 12, 1978 · N78430 · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW78DRA31](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78DRA31.md): Piper J3C-65 · Matagorda Pen, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 2, 1978 · N98155 · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW77FRA27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77FRA27.md): Piper J3C-65 · Waller, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jun 19, 1977 · N38101 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW77FPD24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77FPD24.md): Piper J3C-65 · Roanoke, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 21, 1977 · N5341N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW76DPA34](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76DPA34.md): Piper J3C · Caddo Mills, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 22, 1976 · N25033 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW76DQG98](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76DQG98.md): Piper J3C · Farwell, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 9, 1976 · N75066 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW76DRA48](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76DRA48.md): Piper J3C · Angleton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 21, 1976 · N6605H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW75FPD25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW75FPD25.md): Piper J3C-65 · Santos, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 26, 1975 · N38365 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW74AF083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW74AF083.md): Piper J3C-65 · Normangee, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · May 12, 1974 · N6010H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW74FRG50](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW74FRG50.md): Piper J-3 · Cibolo, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jan 16, 1974 · N7442H · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW74FRG21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW74FRG21.md): Piper J3C-65 · Burnet, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 30, 1973 · N42736 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW73DPA07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW73DPA07.md): Piper J3 · Trenton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 6, 1972 · N70525 · 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_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" = 'TX' 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
```

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