NTSB investigations: Piper J3C-65
43 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Piper J3C-65, where the first occurrence was “Loss of control - on ground/water”. 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 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1984 | 4 |
| 1985 | 4 |
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1987 | 3 |
| 1988 | 2 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1990 | 4 |
| 1992 | 2 |
| 1993 | 2 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2001 | 3 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 2 |
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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\" = 260))
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" = 260))
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 CHI07CA149Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C · Waterford, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane, causing a water loop. A factor in the accident was the water loop encountered.NTSB CHI07CA061Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · White Lake, SDThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of control and a nose over. A factor associated with the accident was the crosswind.NTSB ANC06CA061Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J-3 · Hollywood, FLThe 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 IAD05LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Andover, NJThe pilot receiving instruction's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Factors in the accident were the flight instructors delayed remedial action, and crosswind.NTSB NYC04LA195Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Pittsfield, PAImproper installation of the tailwheel assembly and the inadequate annual inspection which resulted in a loss of directional control during landing.NTSB NYC03LA078Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Taunton, MAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the winds, and his failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in the inadvertent stall. A factor in the accident was the tailwind.NTSB CHI02CA250Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-J3-C65 · Sparta, ILThe CFI's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll and the unsuccessful attempt at a go around. A factor was the ditch.NTSB NYC02LA127Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · McConnelsville, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while landing. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience.NTSB SEA01LA178Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Glide, ORInadequate compensation for wind conditions during takeoff resulting in the pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Wind gusts, down sloping terrain and a fence post were factors.NTSB IAD01LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3-C65 · Annapolis, MDpilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor was the crosswind.NTSB DEN01LA068Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Morgan, UTthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll which resulted in a collision with a snow bank on the edge of the runway.NTSB MIA00LA243Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3-C65 · St. Petersburg, FLThe 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 NYC00LA110Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Waynesburg, PAThe private pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and the flight instructor's delay in remedial action. A factor in the accident was the gusting wind conditions.NTSB NYC99LA191Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Frederick, MDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Contributing factors were gusty wind conditions and the sign.NTSB FTW98LA265Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3 · Midland, TXThe inadvertent ground loop during the landing roll. A factor was the sudden windshift.NTSB NYC97LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Cincinnati, OHThe flight instructor's inadequate supervision and delayed remedial reaction which resulted in the loss of directional control by the student pilot during the landing roll out.NTSB NYC96LA121Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3 · Chester, CTthe pilot's improper use of rudder control to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB CHI95LA127Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C · Poplar Grove, ILThe student pilot's excessive throttle control and the certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student. A factor in the accident was the gusty wind conditions.NTSB LAX94LA295Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3C-65 · Jackson, CAthe pilot's inadequate compensation for the gust of wind and subsequent loss of directional control.NTSB ATL93LA125Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3 · Athens, GAThe dual student's improper application of wheel brakes prior to lowering the tail wheel and inadequate supervision by the CFI.NTSB ANC93LA089Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-3 · Knik, AKThe improper use of the flight controls by the student pilot and inadequate supervision by the CFI pilot-in-command.NTSB FTW93LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Mcgregor, TXInadvertent stall by the pilot in command. Factors were the pilot's selection of the wrong runway, and the wind conditions.NTSB NYC92LA135Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3 · Waynesville, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane on the ground due to his lack of experience in type of aircraft. This resulted in an unsuccessful aborted takeoff, the airplane veering off the runway and nosing over. A factor in this accident was the…NTSB LAX90LA342Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3C-115 · Wickenburg, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control.NTSB FTW90LA184Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3 · Fort Worth, TXThe pilot in command's failure to maintain directional control. The crosswind was a factor.NTSB DEN90LA128Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Wahpeton, NDInadequate compensation for the wind conditions by the pilot. A factor was a strong cross wind, with gusts.NTSB LAX90LA114Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3 · Palo Alto, CAThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control by not compensating for changing wind conditions.NTSB ANC89LA135Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Kodiak, AKThe pilot failed to maintain directional control and inadvertently allowed the aircraft to ground loop.NTSB CHI88LA184Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3 · Waynesville, OHDuring a dual instructional flight for the purpose of practicing takeoffs and landings with a pre-solo student, the instructor pilot failed to maintain adequate aircraft control and visual lookout, and the aircraft departed the right side of the runway,…NTSB SEA88LA075Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3 · Newberg, ORThe pilot had not flown for over five years and was doing multiple touch and goes in order to prepare for his biennial flight review. While on a landing rollout the engine ceased operating. The pilot exited the aircraft and began hand propping the engine. The…NTSB ANC87LA145Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Kahlitna Glac, AKThe pilot stated after touchdown on the lake, he lost directional control of the aircraft causing the plane to nose over on its back and the aircraft sank in 20 to 25 feet of water.NTSB ANC87LA092Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3 · Lake Creek, AKThe pilot stated he touchdowned on a gravel bar and shortly after touchdown he lost control of the aircraft causing the aircraft to nose over on its back.NTSB MIA87LA140Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Zellwood, FLThe 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 LAX86LA264Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3 · Columbia, CAThe acft nosed over in soft ground during landing roll after veering off rwy 17. The plt indicated that the right brake pedal was jammed by 1/2 inch carpet that had been installed in the acft. The acft veered off the right side of the rwy 17. When the plt…NTSB ANC85LA116Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3/100 · Port Lions, AKThe plt lost directional control of the acft during a touch and go landing. The acft veered off the rwy and contacted boulders. The plt reported to bystanders at the accident site that it had been a long time since he had flown an acft equipped with heel…NTSB MKC85LA135Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · York, NEThe plt reported that he had completed a landing & had come to a near stop, then he applied power & was on the brakes for control. He stated that the left brake locked & the acft went off the rwy into hi weeds & rough terrain. There was no damage due to…NTSB CHI85LA232Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3 · Gaylord, MIThe plt attempt to take the float plane across a lake in wind that was from 270 deg at 20 gusting 40 KTS. Subsequently, the acft capsized & was damaged. In a revised statement, the plt reported that he was 'sailing' (letting the wind blow the acft) across the…NTSB CHI85LA196Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Conneaut, OHThe plt stated that he elected to begin his takeoff roll 300 ft down the rwy due to a mud hole located at that point. During his initial climb, the plt believed the acft might not clear trees at the departure end of the rwy & elected to turn right in an…NTSB NYC84LA325Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3 · Durham, CTThe plt attempted to land on a grass strip. The wind was reported to be from 270 degrees at 10 KTS. The plt stated that he experienced a change in wind direction and a gust. The acft then veered and collided with a stone wall.NTSB MIA84LA192Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3 CUB · Homestead, FLThe plt reported a loss of directional control occurred during the takeoff ground roll. The acft traveled off the rwy and collided with trees.NTSB NYC84LA125Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Stow, MADuring the landing roll, the acft began drifting to the left & the student plt overcontrolled with the rudder. Subsequently, the acft departed the rwy, collided with a snowbank & nosed over. The instructor (CFI) took control of theacft as the veer was taking…NTSB DEN84LA078Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Billings, MTThe plt stated that during takeoff a gust of wind blew the acft to the right and he decided to abort the takeoff. Duringthe abort the acft departed the rwy, went down a bank and came to rest upside down.NTSB ATL82DA147Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Charlotte, NCThe pilot stated that during takeoff roll he turned and reached for a bag that had started to fall out the door. The right wing of the aircraft struck the ground causing the aircraft to turn sideways and collapse the gear.