NTSB investigations: Piper J3C-65, TX
80 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.
Cases per year
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| 1965 | 3 |
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| 1971 | 4 |
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| 2011 | 2 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 |
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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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'TX' 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'))
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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" = 'TX' 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'))
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NTSB CEN26LA266Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportPiper J3C-65 · Richmond, TXOn July 20, 2026, at 0643 central daylight time, a Piper J3C-65 airplane, N92432, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Richmond, Texas. The commercial pilot sustained serious injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14…NTSB CEN24LA290Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Fort Worth, TXThe pilot’s decision to allow a non-rated passenger to manipulate the flight controls during the takeoff which resulted in a loss of directional control during the takeoff.NTSB CEN23LA309Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Princeton, TXThe student pilot’s decision to attempt a takeoff from an unimproved field which resulted in an impact with an obstacle.NTSB CEN21LA168Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Justin, TXThe total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.NTSB CEN21LA040Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper J3C · Weslaco, TXThe pilot of N87715 inadvertently allowed his airplane to drift right of the runway during the climb after a touch-and-go landing, and the pilot of N6463H did not maintain adequate separation from the other airplane during his go-around. Contributing to the…NTSB CEN18TA330Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper J3C · Friendswood, TXThe pilot's decision to conduct a flight in an airplane that had a tailwheel with degraded locking pins, which allowed the tailwheel to unlock and swivel out of alignment and precluded the pilot from regaining directional control on the ground during a…NTSB CEN13LA193Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Seguin, TXThe partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be undetermined because an examination of the engine did not reveal any malfunctions or failures that would preclude normal operation.NTSB CEN12FA616Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Kingsland, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed following a partial loss of engine power resulting from an engine intake valve that became stuck open. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to operate the airplane when a required maintenance…NTSB CEN11CA406Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Shepard, TXthe pilot's loss of aircraft control after encountering windshear and turbulence on takeoff.NTSB CEN11LA348Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C · Cypress, TXThe loss of engine power due to carburetor ice.NTSB CEN11CA121Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Cypress, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.NTSB CEN10LA416Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Krum, TXA total loss of engine power in flight due to carburetor icing.NTSB CEN10CA284Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Mount Pleasant, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while turning resulting in a stall.NTSB CEN09CA431Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Porter, TXThe partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing resulting in the pilot's inability to clear the wires.NTSB DFW08CA069Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Shallowater, TXFailure of the pilot to maintain a safe clearance from the terrain while manuevering for the landing surface.NTSB DFW06CA126Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Paris, TXThe reported loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain available for the forced landing.NTSB FTW04CA241Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Louise, TXThe pilot's inadvertent positioning of the fuel shutoff valve resulting in the fuel starvation of the engine and the subsequent loss of engine power. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW02LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Paris, TXthe failure of the pilot of the other aircraft to maintain adequate visual lookout during taxi.NTSB FTW99LA208Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Sanger, TXThe failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain clearance with the power line.NTSB FTW99LA088Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Denton, TXThe total loss of engine power on takeoff resulting from the failure of an incorrect throttle control cable clamp, which was installed by an unknown person. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW98FA340Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-85 · Seminole, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control.NTSB FTW98LA265Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3 · Midland, TXThe inadvertent ground loop during the landing roll. A factor was the sudden windshift.NTSB FTW96LA163Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Midlothain, TXthe pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance.NTSB FTW96LA150Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Salado, TXthe pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from the power line.NTSB FTW94LA252Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Waller, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain proper clearance during takeoff.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 FTW92FA165Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Addison, TXFailure of the left elevator assembly due to corrosion.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 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 FTW89FA055Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Mount Vernon, TXInadequate maintenance and inspection of the airplane by the mechanics who rebuilt the airplane, in that they failed to detect and/or correct the corroded lift strut which resulted in wing failure.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 FTW86LA014Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Rosharon, TXThe plt stated he was on a local flt and at about 200 ft above the surface the acft stalled and collided with the surface before recovery could be accomplished. He said he failed to maintain flying speed.NTSB FTW85LA210Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3C · Fredericksburg, TXThe acft contacted trees after encountering a downdraft during final apch. The plt stated the apch into the 10-12 kt gusty wind resulted in a low, flat apch. A downdraft was encountered, the acft contacted trees and descended uncontrolled into the terrain.NTSB FTW85LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Kilgore, TXAfter taxiing north to the end of the strip a 180 deg turn was made prior to takeoff to the south. Out of the turn the acft was lined up with the left wing tip close to the fence. The plt intended to correct his line-up during the roll. According to the plt,…NTSB FTW84LA327Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Denton, TXThe pilot stated that after takeoff he did 3 touch and go landing then started a series of stalls. After entry into a cross-control spin to the left, he found that he could not apply enough right pedal to recover. Examination of the aircraft revealed that the…NTSB FTW84LA269Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · San Antonio, TXAcft struck a marked transmission line on final apch. Plt could not maintain full control of acft on landing. Acft touched down rt wing low and a go-around was initiated. Upon application of pwr, acft went into trees off rt side of airstrip. Both plts stated…NTSB FTW82FPD10Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Grand Prairie, TXWhile the pilot was taxiing to the engine run-up area, his right wing struck the propeller of a Piper PA-24 (N7545P) that was positioned at the edge of the taxiway. The pilot believed that if he had been making sharper s-turns while taxiing, he would have…NTSB FTW82DA020Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper J3C-65 · Conroe, TXNTSB FTW78FA079Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper J3C · Ferris, TXNTSB FTW78DRA31Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper J3C-65 · Matagorda Pen, TXNTSB FTW77FRA27Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper J3C-65 · Waller, TXNTSB FTW77FPD24Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper J3C-65 · Roanoke, TXNTSB FTW76DPA34Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper J3C · Caddo Mills, TXNTSB FTW76DQG98Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper J3C · Farwell, TXNTSB FTW76DRA48Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper J3C · Angleton, TXNTSB FTW75FPD25Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper J3C-65 · Santos, TXNTSB FTW74AF083Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper J3C-65 · Normangee, TXNTSB FTW74FRG50Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper J-3 · Cibolo, TXNTSB FTW74FRG21Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper J3C-65 · Burnet, TXNTSB FTW73DPA07Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper J3 · Trenton, TX