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NTSB investigations: Piper J3C-65, MN

32 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" = 'MN' 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\" = 'MN' 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" = 'MN' 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 CEN24LA087Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper J3C · Park Rapids, MNThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control and terrain clearance during initial climb, that resulted in an impact with trees and terrain.Jan 9, 2024 · N1401V · Substantial damage NTSB CEN24LA041Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper J3C · Buffalo, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a quartering headwind.Nov 17, 2023 · N30494 · Substantial damage NTSB CEN22LA348Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Sturgeon Lake, MNThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff from a gravel driveway resulting in an impact with a tree.Jul 29, 2022 · N42584 · Substantial damage NTSB CEN10CA211Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · White Bear Lake, MNA total loss of engine power during takeoff due to fuel contamination as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.Apr 20, 2010 · N87792 · Substantial damage NTSB CEN10LA002Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Rosemount, MNThe pilot's delayed use of carburetor heat while operating in conditions conducive to carburetor icing.Oct 3, 2009 · N70585 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI08CA250Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J-3 · North Branch, MNThe loss of engine power as a result of oil starvation to the number one rod bearing and number one connecting rod. Contributing to the accident was the rough terrain.Aug 10, 2008 · N42080 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI06LA211Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · New Market, MNA loss of engine power due to the fatigue fracture of the crankshaft and camshaft gear teeth during cruise flight and the unsuitable landing area encountered by the pilot during the forced landing.Jul 24, 2006 · N7012H · Substantial damage 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.Jul 17, 1999 · N88593 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI98LA087Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C · Mankato, MNthe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and not maintaining proper alignment. Factors contributing to the accident were the snow covered terrain and the lack of depth perception it produced.Jan 25, 1998 · N110RR · Substantial damage NTSB CHI96LA198Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3 · Princeton, MNLoss of engine power for an undetermined reason.Jun 12, 1996 · N35505 · Substantial damage 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.Aug 12, 1995 · N70369 · Destroyed 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.Aug 15, 1993 · N6301H · Destroyed NTSB CHI91LA240Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3 · Saint Leo, MNPerformance data was misjudged resulting in a positive climb not being attained by the pilot. A factor related to the accident was high density altitude.Jul 20, 1991 · N1402N · Substantial damage NTSB CHI87LA182Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3 · Vermillion Lake, MNWhile attempting to return to land after the loss of power, the right wing tip hit the water and the aircraft flipped upside down into the lake. According to a mechanic who inspected the aircraft after the accident, the coils and condensers on both magnetos…Aug 3, 1987 · N6562H · Substantial damage NTSB MKC79FER44Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-25 · Gaylord, MNMay 19, 1979 · N70152 · Destroyed NTSB MKC76DER51Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper J3C-65 · Lino Lakes, MNFeb 8, 1976 · N5797N · Substantial damage NTSB MKC74DER17Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper J-3 · Blackduck, MNSep 30, 1973 · N88553 · Substantial damage NTSB MKC71FDD23Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper J3C-65 · Park Rapids, MNMar 8, 1971 · N70532 · Substantial damage NTSB MKC71DDM21Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper J3C-65 · Duluth, MNAug 24, 1970 · N6250H · Substantial damage NTSB MKC71FDM12Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper J3C-65 · Circle Pines, MNJul 16, 1970 · N28051 · Substantial damage NTSB MKC70DDM23Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper J3C · Jackson, MNApr 24, 1970 · N33237 · Substantial damage NTSB MKC70D0194Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper J3L · Racine, MNAug 10, 1969 · N98759 · Substantial damage NTSB MKC70D0130Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper J3C-65 · Fairfax, MNAug 3, 1969 · N34297 · Substantial damage NTSB MKC69D0026Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper J3C-65 · St Cloud, MNApr 11, 1968 · N20149 · Substantial damage NTSB MKC67F0608Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper J-3C · Virginia, MNFeb 19, 1967 · N70955 · Destroyed NTSB MKC67F0201Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper J-3 · Bagley, MNSep 11, 1966 · N98502 · Substantial damage NTSB MKC66D0468Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper J3C-65 · Pipestone, MNJan 9, 1966 · N5797N · Substantial damage NTSB MKC66F0285Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper J3-S · Baudette, MNOct 2, 1965 · N87812 · Substantial damage NTSB MKC65F0098Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper J-3 · Ellsworth, MNMar 7, 1965 · N3663K · Destroyed NTSB UNK64X1694Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper J3 · Minneapolis, MNMay 10, 1964 · N33023 · Substantial damage NTSB UNK64X0481Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper J-3 · Delano, MNFeb 6, 1964 · N88114 · Substantial damage NTSB UNK64X0299Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper J3 · Lancaster, MNJan 19, 1964 · N40821 · Substantial damage