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NTSB investigations: Piper J3C-65, MI

41 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Piper J3C-65. 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.

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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" = 'MI' 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

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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'MI' 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"

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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'MI' 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

Run 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 CEN27LA026Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openPiper J3C-65 · Eagle Harbor, MIOct 17, 2026 · N3368N · Substantial damage NTSB CEN24LA113Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · South Lyon, MIThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees during the landing approach.Feb 12, 2024 · N87965 · Substantial damage NTSB CEN19LA297Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper J3C · Independence Charter Township, MIThe reduction in climb performance for reasons that could not be determined. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane after the loss of performance.Sep 2, 2019 · N98278 · Substantial damage NTSB CEN11CA498Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Williams Lake, MIA loss of control during approach due to the front seat passenger's belt buckle being wedged between the rear seat,the rudder pedal and floor board.Jul 19, 2011 · N88000 · Substantial damage 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.May 18, 2007 · N28DR · Substantial damage NTSB CHI02LA244Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Hillman, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance.Aug 12, 2002 · N6658H · Destroyed 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.Aug 20, 1996 · N3607N · Substantial damage 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…Jun 9, 1985 · N6544H · Substantial damage NTSB CHI82DA333Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper J-3C65 · Bloomfield Hill, MITakeoff was from se end of a lake about 4,000 ft long (se to nw) with a small island in the center. The plt stated that after lift-off he obtained climb speed but the acft would not climb from about 20-30 ft above the water. Severe turbulence was encountered…Sep 2, 1982 · N6544H · Substantial damage NTSB CHI81FEM11Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper J3C · Grand Haven, MIMar 4, 1981 · N2083M · Substantial damage NTSB CHI81FEM07Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper J3C-65 · Atlanta, MIJan 20, 1981 · N6658H · Substantial damage NTSB CHI80FET28Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper J3C-65 · Jones, MIAug 28, 1980 · N6334H · Substantial damage NTSB CHI80FA058Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper J-3 · Flushing, MIJul 20, 1980 · N42726 · Destroyed NTSB CHI79FEM33Accident · 2 fatalClosedBreezy FGC100 · Grand Haven, MIAug 5, 1979 · N219TC · 2 aircraft · Minor damage NTSB CHI77FEM14Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper J-3 · Steuben, MIJan 30, 1977 · N98761 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI76FET51Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper J3C-65 · Dowagiac, MISep 11, 1976 · N87943 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI76FEM42Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper J-3 · Sparta, MIMay 20, 1976 · N98045 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI76FEM02Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper J3-85C · Acme, MIJul 13, 1975 · N7174H · Substantial damage NTSB CHI75FEC54Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper J3 · Ann Arbor, MIJun 8, 1975 · N21647 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI75FEC24Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper J3C-65 · Ypsilanti, MINov 22, 1974 · N2472C · Substantial damage NTSB CHI75FEC10Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper J3C · Fair Haven, MIAug 20, 1974 · N35670 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI72DEM51Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper J3C-65 · Midland, MIFeb 9, 1972 · N35670 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI72DEM25Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper J-3 · Fremont, MISep 4, 1971 · N6840H · Substantial damage NTSB CHI72FEM24Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper J3 · Otsego, MIAug 28, 1971 · N78521 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI72FEC06Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper J3C-65 · Horton, MIJul 21, 1971 · N61903 · Destroyed NTSB CHI71FBM20Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper J3C-65 · Coldwater, MIApr 3, 1971 · N1416N · Destroyed NTSB CHI71DBJ44Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper J3C-65 · Midland, MIDec 6, 1970 · N6132H · Substantial damage NTSB CHI70F0377Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper J3C-65 · Paw Paw, MIDec 27, 1969 · N5781N · Substantial damage NTSB CHI70F0363Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper J3C-65 · Dowagiac, MIDec 6, 1969 · N92348 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI70D0136Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper J3C-65 · Midland, MIJul 28, 1969 · N98045 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI70D0161Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper J-3 · Plymouth, MIJul 26, 1969 · N23283 · No damage NTSB CHI70D0065Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper J3C-65 · Farwell, MIJul 10, 1969 · N6840H · Substantial damage NTSB CHI69F0665Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper J-3 · Williamston, MIJun 4, 1969 · N3469N · Destroyed NTSB CHI69A0009Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper J-3 · Kinde, MIJul 20, 1968 · N70398 · Destroyed NTSB CHI68F0149Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper J3C65 · Kingsford, MIJul 4, 1967 · N7483H · Substantial damage NTSB CHI67F0076Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper J-3 · Dagget, MIJul 10, 1966 · N6240H · Substantial damage NTSB CHI66F0377Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper J3C-65 · Saline, MIOct 16, 1965 · N30575 · Destroyed NTSB CHI66F0009Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper J3C · Muskegon, MIMay 29, 1965 · N32504 · Substantial damage NTSB UNK65X0838Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper J3 · Clinton, MINov 26, 1964 · N87749 · Destroyed NTSB UNK64X2664Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper J3C · Gowen, MIJul 5, 1964 · N7240H · Substantial damage NTSB UNK64X1971Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper J3 · Sturgis, MIMay 27, 1964 · N7387H · Substantial damage