NTSB investigations: Piper J3C-65, 1986
19 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
| 1964 | 91 |
|---|---|
| 1965 | 62 |
| 1966 | 88 |
| 1967 | 58 |
| 1968 | 56 |
| 1969 | 66 |
| 1970 | 49 |
| 1971 | 44 |
| 1972 | 30 |
| 1973 | 28 |
| 1974 | 23 |
| 1975 | 31 |
| 1976 | 39 |
| 1977 | 28 |
| 1978 | 23 |
| 1979 | 22 |
| 1980 | 18 |
| 1981 | 18 |
| 1982 | 12 |
| 1983 | 14 |
| 1984 | 20 |
| 1985 | 22 |
| 1986 | 19 |
| 1987 | 13 |
| 1988 | 18 |
| 1989 | 7 |
| 1990 | 11 |
| 1991 | 13 |
| 1992 | 12 |
| 1993 | 8 |
| 1994 | 10 |
| 1995 | 10 |
| 1996 | 18 |
| 1997 | 10 |
| 1998 | 11 |
| 1999 | 13 |
| 2000 | 10 |
| 2001 | 10 |
| 2002 | 4 |
| 2003 | 9 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2005 | 4 |
| 2006 | 8 |
| 2007 | 10 |
| 2008 | 10 |
| 2009 | 7 |
| 2010 | 9 |
| 2011 | 7 |
| 2012 | 4 |
| 2013 | 3 |
| 2014 | 10 |
| 2015 | 4 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2019 | 9 |
| 2020 | 4 |
| 2021 | 10 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 7 |
| 2025 | 4 |
| 2026 | 7 |
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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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 1986
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 year(c."eventDate") = 1986
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" 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 CHI87LA055Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Harrison Twp., WIDuring cruise flt the plt attempted to add power and carb heat with no immediate response in eng power. The plt then tried to make an emergency landing in a field but did not have sufficient altitude and airspeed. The acft collided with trees. The plt…NTSB NYC87LA047Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3 · East Moriches, NYDuring the takeoff roll on an instructional solo flight, the flight encountered a crosswind which pushed the Piper off the runway to the left colliding with trees and bush.NTSB SEA87LA033Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3 · Waitsburg, WAThe pilot elected to circle coyotes at a very low altitude. During the second turn the aircraft felt mushy. The aircraft's left wing tip struck the ground followed by the aircraft striking the ground hard and flat.NTSB DEN87FA002Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Richey, MTAfter making a low pass so the passenger could shoot at a coyote, the plt initiated a rgt turn to position the acft for another pass. While in the turn, the acft impacted the ground. The plt stated that the passenger (rear seat occupant) was partially out the…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…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,…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…NTSB MIA86FA239Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Vero Beach, FLFlight experienced loss of engine power while climbing through 200 feet shortly after takeoff. While attempting to return to the runway the aircraft collided with trees and the ground coming to rest adjacent to the runway. Examination of aircraft records…NTSB ATL86LA188Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Welch, WVWitnesses reported that the pilot had worked on the engine carburetor for some time as well as just before the accident takeoff. At about 200 feet after takeoff from rwy 27 the engine quit and the pilot made a left turn back to the rwy and tried to align the…NTSB DEN86LA188Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3 · Ashland, MTPlt did not possess a plt certificate or medical certificate. The plt stated that he fueled the acft with the 'last gas in the storage tank.' The plt preflighted the acft and took off. Shortly after takeoff the engine lost power. The plt executed a landing in…NTSB LAX86LA301Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Pleasant Grove, CAThe pilot said the aircraft had new brakes installed prior to the flight. After touchdown at the conclusion of a local flight, the pilot said he 'applied too much pressure to the pedals and could not release the pressure in time to prevent the aircraft from…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 ANC86LA077Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Vogel Lake, AKAfter takeoff from a small lake the pilot stated that engine started to run rough. The pilot stalled the aircraft and crashed into the lake. Examination of the engine revealed that the number 4 cylinder primer port plug was broken.NTSB CHI86LA149Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3 · Brodhead, WIThe plt was making a low pass over a friend's house. He was waving to the people on the ground and when he looked up he was too close to a tree to avoid hitting it. The plane then descended to the ground.NTSB ATL86LA159Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Fayetteville, GAThe plt reported that while on downwind the engine started to run rough. The plt applied carburetor heat and the engine quit. A turn toward a landing area was made; however, the acft collided with trees. Weather conditions at the time were favorable for…NTSB NYC86FNC03Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportPiper J-3 · Milan, NHThe pilot was flying a 'drunken farmer' routine at a airshow. He was observed in the air to begin a descent from which he did not recover. The pilot was fatally injured in the crash and the aircraft destroyed. No mechanical or physical reason for the crash…NTSB DEN86LA124Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3 · Britton, SDThe acft was observed to climb to apprx 100 ft AGL, then turn & make a forced landing. The plt stated the eng had lost total pwr. The owner of the aircraft said that examination of the eng after the acft did not reveal evidence to explain the reported loss of…NTSB ANC86LA047Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Yentna River, AKThe pilot stated that the aircraft began to settle; airspeed was 60 mph. The aircraft would not recover altitude with full power. The aircraft stalled and struck tree tops.NTSB NYC86FFJ01Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Bethany, NYThe acft crashed on the arpt after a turn of aprx 120 degrees to avoid 60 ft trees at the departure edge of the arpt. The plt had used the grass beside the airstrip because of standing water at places on the rwy. The takeoff run was started about 500 ft from…