NTSB investigations: Piper J3C-65
65 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Piper J3C-65, where the first occurrence was “Loss of control - in flight”. Aircraft are matched to the registry by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model, so older matches can be wrong.
Cases per year
| 1982 | 3 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 3 |
| 1984 | 3 |
| 1985 | 6 |
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1987 | 3 |
| 1988 | 2 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1990 | 3 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1992 | 3 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1995 | 3 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 1997 | 2 |
| 1998 | 4 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2006 | 3 |
Where
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duckdb -csv -c "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\" = 250))
ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
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" = 250))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB CHI06CA247Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J-3C-65 · Bayfield, WIThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering which resulted in a stall. A factor associated with the accident was the low altitude at which the airplane stalled.NTSB DFW06FA184Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper J3 · Walnut Ridge, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and the subsequent stall. Contributing factors were the low altitude and impairment due to drugs.NTSB NYC06CA126Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C · Old Town, METhe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent impact with water.NTSB DEN05LA035Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Monte Vista, COthe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall during low level flight.NTSB ANC04CA082Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C · Palmer, AKThe pilot's inadequate evaluation of the wind conditions which resulted in an encounter with a downdraft during the takeoff/initial climb, and subsequent collision with trees and terrain. Factors contributing to the accident were the presence of a downdraft,…NTSB CHI04LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3 · Florence, INThe pilot prematurely lifted off during the takeoff with inadequate airspeed which resulted in the airplane stalling. Factors associated with the accident were there unsuitable/rough terrain that the pilot used for takeoff.NTSB MIA03LA092Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Pahokee, FLThe 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 NYC02LA133Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3-C65 · Andover, NJThe flight instructor's delayed remedial action, and the private pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin.NTSB NYC01LA208Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Gasport, NYThe pilot's failure to obtain a proper climb airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent impact with a hangar.NTSB NYC00LA113Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Lanconia, NHThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.NTSB CHI99FA343Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper J-3 · Brookville, OHthe stall/spin encountered by the pilot. A factor was the intentional slow flight.NTSB CHI99LA235Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3C · Maple Lake, MNThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning that resulted in exceeding the maximum gross weight of the airplane and the subsequent inadvertent aerodynamic stall.NTSB NYC99FA161Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-85 · Dawson, MDThe pilot's improper decision to turn toward rising terrain with inadequate terrain clearance. Factors were the density altitude, downdraft, and the pilot's decision to operate at a weight in excess of the maximum allowable gross weight.NTSB NYC99FA160Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Dawson, MDwas the pilot's improper decision to turn toward rising terrain with inadequate terrain clearance. Factors were the density altitude, and unfavorable winds.NTSB FTW99LA129Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Claremore, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain minimum airspeed for flight while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.NTSB CHI99LA005Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · New Holstein, WIthe pilot-in-command's intentional low altitude maneuver and his ostentatious display. A factor was his allowing the airplane to enter an inadvertent stall.NTSB IAD99LA007Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Waynesville, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall.NTSB FTW98FA340Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-85 · Seminole, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control.NTSB CHI98FA172Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper J-3C · Morris, ILThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during low altitude flight.NTSB SEA97LA204Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3 · Jordan, MTThe pilot's inadequate remedial action during an inadvertent stall/spin entry. Factors include buzzing, a rapid pull-up, and failure to maintain proper airspeed (Vs).NTSB ATL97LA107Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Leesburg, FLthe 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 CHI96LA312Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Urbana, ILthe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed. A factor was the diverted attention of the pilot.NTSB CHI96LA308Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Grosse Ile, MIimproper attachment of the flight control cables to the ailerons by the mechanic who performed the last annual inspection. A factor relating to this accident was the pilot's failure to perform an adequate check of the flight controls before takeoff.NTSB ATL96FA027Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper J-3-C65 · Belzoni, MSfailure of the student pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering, which resulted in a stall/spin and subsequent collision with the ground.NTSB CHI95LA277Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · New Prague, MNthe failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed to permit control of the aircraft and to prevent an inadvertent stall. Contributing factors include gusty wind conditions and turbulence.NTSB ANC95FA063Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Palmer, AKThe pilot's inadvertent stall. A factor in the accident was the pilot's emotional reaction to the vehicle travelling through his yard.NTSB SEA94FA237Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Dixon, MTThe pilot in command's allowing the aircraft airspeed to decrease below the stall speed.NTSB CHI93FA322Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper J-3C-85 · Salol, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in an aerodynamic stall. The pilot's lack of recent flight experience is a related factor.NTSB MIA92FA174Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Inverness, MSThe failure of the pilot in command to maintain airspeed above stall airspeed resulting in the aircraft stalling and entering a spin from which it descended uncontrolled to the ground.NTSB ANC92LA112Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Cloudy Lake, AKThe pilot failed to enter an aerobatic maneuver with sufficient altitude to effect a recovery prior to ground impact.NTSB FTW92LA149Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3-C-65 · Lake Dallas, TXThe 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 ATL91LA154Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C · Middlesex, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering in a turn on initial climb out resulting in a stall.NTSB FTW91DRD02Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportPiper PA-J3C-65 · Mer Rouge, LAAn inadvertent stall at an altitude too low to allow for recovery.NTSB MKC90LA140Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3 · Clarksville, ARFailure of the pilot to maintain flying speed.NTSB MIA90FA060Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper J-3 · Clewiston, FLFailure of the pilot to secure the flight control stick (inadequate preflight) before takeoff.NTSB MKC90FA038Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Lynch, NEAirspeed was not maintained by the pilot resulting in a stall/spin.NTSB MKC89LA151Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3 "CUB" · Morrilton, ARThe abrupt handling of the airplane by the pilot. He failed to maintain airspeed and inadvertantly stalled and spun the airplane at an altitude insufficient for recovery.NTSB NYC89LA147Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3C-65 · Erma, NJFailure of the pilot to maintain airspeed during a banner pickup.NTSB MKC89FA090Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper J-3 · Oak Grove, MOThe pilot's attempt to takeoff with the aircraft over its allowable takeoff weight and out of the center of gravity limits.NTSB FTW89LA045Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3C-65 · Richards, TXThe 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 MKC89FA011Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Harrisonville, MOThe plt elected to fly in winds that were gusting from the northwest. He stated that while taking off to the north, he was maintaining a normal rate of climb & airspeed, but at aprx 100 ft AGL, the acft enctrd a sudden severe downdraft & was slammed to the…NTSB BFO88FA082Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Orange, VAPilot initiated lift off before flying speed was gained and as a result the aircraft had a loss of aerodynamic lift and stalled on the initial takeoff climb. The pilot's inadequate inflight decision and failure to abort the takeoff are contributing factors.NTSB ATL88LA017Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3 · Clarks Hill, SCThe aircraft was circling about 200 feet above the trees when the pilot began a climbing turn. As he leveled the wings the aircraft began to descend. The pilot applied full power and eased forward on the control stick lowering the aircraft nose slightly. When…NTSB LAX87LA269Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3 · Buckeye, AZThe acdnt occurred as the plt was maneuvering to land on a pvt airstrip located on a ranch. He rprtd that while in a right turn toward the rwy, the acft stalled & fell to the ground. No preimpact mechanical failure or malfunction was evident.NTSB MIA87LA076Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3-C65 · Pembroke Pines, FLThe 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 SEA87LA033Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3 · Waitsburg, WAThe pilot elected to circle coyotes at a very low altitude. During the second turn the aircraft felt mushy. The aircraft's left wing tip struck the ground followed by the aircraft striking the ground hard and flat.NTSB DEN87FA002Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Richey, MTAfter making a low pass so the passenger could shoot at a coyote, the plt initiated a rgt turn to position the acft for another pass. While in the turn, the acft impacted the ground. The plt stated that the passenger (rear seat occupant) was partially out the…NTSB NYC86FNC03Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportPiper J-3 · Milan, NHThe pilot was flying a 'drunken farmer' routine at a airshow. He was observed in the air to begin a descent from which he did not recover. The pilot was fatally injured in the crash and the aircraft destroyed. No mechanical or physical reason for the crash…NTSB ANC86LA047Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Yentna River, AKThe pilot stated that the aircraft began to settle; airspeed was 60 mph. The aircraft would not recover altitude with full power. The aircraft stalled and struck tree tops.NTSB NYC86FFJ01Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Bethany, NYThe acft crashed on the arpt after a turn of aprx 120 degrees to avoid 60 ft trees at the departure edge of the arpt. The plt had used the grass beside the airstrip because of standing water at places on the rwy. The takeoff run was started about 500 ft from…