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NTSB investigations: Piper J3C-65, NC

39 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" = 'NC' 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\" = 'NC' 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" = 'NC' 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 ERA24LA213Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Apex, NCThe loss of directional control during the landing roll for reasons that could not be determined, due to impact damage sustained to the brake system.May 1, 2024 · N6872H · Substantial damage NTSB ERA22LA184Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Bald Head Island, NCThe pilot’s failure to maintain control during landing on a soft surface.Apr 10, 2022 · N4693S · Substantial damage NTSB ERA18LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Burlington, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from another airplane before beginning an inverted flight maneuver, which resulted in a collision with the airplane when he rolled his airplane upright.Dec 16, 2017 · N199RN · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB ERA13CA234Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Selma, NCThe instructor pilot’s inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in a collision with power lines and then the ground.May 9, 2013 · N21609 · Substantial damage NTSB ERA11CA174Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Maysvile, NCThe pilot-rated passenger’s loss of directional control during takeoff and the pilot’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with trees.Mar 2, 2011 · N23249 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA08LA109Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Durham, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while approaching to land.May 30, 2008 · N3544N · Substantial damage NTSB ATL05LA117Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Mocksville, NCThe loss of engine power due to fuel system contamination. A factor was trees.Jun 29, 2005 · N38341 · Substantial damage NTSB ATL05LA111Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Yadkinville, NCThe pilots failure to maintain adequate clearance from object and inadequate visual look-out while maneuvering resulted in an in-flight collision with power lines.Jun 23, 2005 · N6912H · Substantial damage NTSB MIA97FA179Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Asheboro, NCfailure of the pilots in both airplanes to see and/or avoid a collision with each other.Jun 4, 1997 · N804DA · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB ATL95LA167Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Mooresville, NCThe pilot's improper use of the carburetor heat resulting in the formation of carburetor ice and subsequent loss of engine power.Sep 10, 1995 · N1474N · Substantial damage NTSB ATL93LA102Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Greensboro, NCThe pilot's improper use of carburetor heat during the flight. Factors were the carburetor icing conditions at the time of the accident, and trees at the forced landing siteJun 3, 1993 · N87811 · Substantial damage 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.Aug 5, 1991 · N2139M · Substantial damage NTSB ATL88LA202Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Whitsett, NCThe plt reported that the engine lost power during initial climb at 150 ft AGL. He attempted to make a 180 deg turn back to the arpt; the airplane crashed at about the 180 deg point. Post-crash exam of the engine revealed no evidence of mechanical failure or…Jun 28, 1988 · N2875Y · Substantial damage NTSB ATL87FA001Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper J3-65C · Goldsboro, NCThe J-3 cub had been practicing touch and go landings at the uncontrolled airport when the Cessna 182 was returning from a cross-country flight. The pilot of the Cessna had received UNICOM airport advisories that indicated rwy 22 was the active runway. The…Oct 5, 1986 · N70414 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed NTSB ATL86FA266Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper TG8-J3C-65 · Apex, NCThe plt was practicing takeoffs and landings in his newly acquired J3 at a private airstrip when the eng sputtered and then quit. The plt lost control of the acft and hit a 't' hanger prior to hitting the ground. The acft caught fire and was destroyed,…Sep 26, 1986 · N27047 · Destroyed NTSB ATL86LA229Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Benson, NCThe acft was being operated at low level beneath power lines when it collided with the ground. The plt said he could not recall the events of the accident. Exam of the acft revealed no defect in the flt controls nor the engine. Exam of the accident site…Aug 26, 1986 · N25803 · Destroyed NTSB ATL82FA202Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Eastover, NCAt about 60 ft AGL the eng quit. Water & rust sediment were found in the gascolator & carburetor.Jul 19, 1982 · N42098 · Substantial damage 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.May 16, 1982 · N42102 · Substantial damage NTSB IAD76AI088Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper J3C · Troy, NCJul 31, 1976 · N3353N · Destroyed NTSB NYC73FKM17Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper J3C-65 · Indian Trail, NCSep 20, 1972 · N22841 · Destroyed NTSB NYC73DKM06Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper J-3 · Lincolnton, NCAug 19, 1972 · N5145B · Substantial damage NTSB IAD71FKM27Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper J3C-65 · Catawba, NCFeb 9, 1971 · N42527 · Substantial damage NTSB IAD70DLJ05Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper J3C-65 · Knotts Island, NCMay 27, 1970 · N42425 · Destroyed NTSB IAD70A0034Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper J3C · Apex, NCNov 29, 1969 · N42348 · Destroyed NTSB IAD70F0062Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper J3C-65 · Sanford, NCAug 25, 1969 · N71063 · Substantial damage NTSB DIA70F0034Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper J3C-65 · Clayton, NCJul 10, 1969 · N70684 · Destroyed NTSB DIA69F0074Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper J3C-65 · Troy, NCSep 25, 1968 · N6643H · Destroyed NTSB DIA68F0089Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper J3C-65 · Autryville, NCSep 17, 1967 · N87798 · Destroyed NTSB DIA67F0017Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper J3C-65 · Huntersville, NCJan 15, 1967 · N23438 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA67F0157Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper J3C-65 · Sanford, NCSep 5, 1966 · N91998 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA67A0008Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper J3C-65 · Burlington, NCJul 17, 1966 · N2147M · Destroyed NTSB MIA67F0005Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper J3 · Erwin, NCJul 4, 1966 · N42463 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA66A0104Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper J3C-65 · Central Falls, NCMar 13, 1966 · N70434 · Destroyed NTSB MIA66F0127Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper J3C · Indian Trail, NCAug 1, 1965 · N70889 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA65D0101Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper J3C · Winston-Salem, NCApr 29, 1965 · N6878H · Substantial damage NTSB UNK65X0763Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper J3C · Winston-Salem, NCNov 20, 1964 · N35237 · Substantial damage NTSB UNK64X2430Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper J3C · Whitsett, NCJun 21, 1964 · N40974 · Substantial damage NTSB UNK64X1827Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper J3 · Clinton, NCMay 18, 1964 · N70729 · Substantial damage NTSB UNK64X1407Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper J3 · Elizabeth City, NCApr 22, 1964 · N6300H · Destroyed