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NTSB investigations: Piper J3C-65, 1987

13 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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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\") = 1987
    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"

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NTSB ATL88LA017Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3 · Clarks Hill, SCThe aircraft was circling about 200 feet above the trees when the pilot began a climbing turn. As he leveled the wings the aircraft began to descend. The pilot applied full power and eased forward on the control stick lowering the aircraft nose slightly. When…Oct 18, 1987 · N98806 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC88LA007Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3 · Island Falls, METhe Piper J-3 cub experienced a power loss while cruising at an altitude described by witnesses as just above the trees. The aircraft was destroyed and the pilot was fatally injured. Examination of the engine disclosed that that fuel drain valve on the fuel…Oct 14, 1987 · N92440 · DestroyedNTSB FTW87FA223Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Greenwood, LAThe pilot touched down briefly in a small clearing which he had prevously driven to by automobile. He then lifted off and started a climbout. Two separate electrical power lines were located just inside a tree line which was very close to the previously…Sep 21, 1987 · N3685K · Substantial damageNTSB LAX87LA340Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper JC3-65 · Sacramento, CAThe pilot was observed to be flying at a very low altitude by two separate witnesses. They stated that he was flying and maneuvering at approximately 15-20 feet AGL and buzzing powerlines. The pilot stated that he can not remember what happened and that the…Sep 20, 1987 · N6187H · Substantial damageNTSB ANC87LA145Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Kahlitna Glac, AKThe pilot stated after touchdown on the lake, he lost directional control of the aircraft causing the plane to nose over on its back and the aircraft sank in 20 to 25 feet of water.Sep 2, 1987 · N42128 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL87LA246Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Greenville, KYThe flt was being conducted as part of a 'clown act' at an air show. The eng lost pwr shortly after takeoff as the plt was performing pitching maneuvers. He unsuccessfully attempted to regain pwr by 'pumping' the throttle. The airplane subsequently impacted…Aug 30, 1987 · N92191 · Substantial damageNTSB 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 damageNTSB LAX87LA269Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3 · Buckeye, AZThe acdnt occurred as the plt was maneuvering to land on a pvt airstrip located on a ranch. He rprtd that while in a right turn toward the rwy, the acft stalled & fell to the ground. No preimpact mechanical failure or malfunction was evident.Jul 16, 1987 · N42507 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC87LA201Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Huntingdon, PAThe flight encountered poor visibility while at cruise altitude. The pilot decided not to continue flight and landed on a football field. During roll out, the right main gear fell into a drain hole to the side of the field causing the aircraft to turn right…Jul 13, 1987 · N33576 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC87LA092Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3 · Lake Creek, AKThe pilot stated he touchdowned on a gravel bar and shortly after touchdown he lost control of the aircraft causing the aircraft to nose over on its back.Jul 2, 1987 · N3691K · Substantial damageNTSB NYC87LA191Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Cape May, NJThe Piper J3C-65 made an unsuccessful attempt at a banner pickup and was maneuvering at 400 ft in a climbing left turn for another pickup when a power loss occurred. The pilot made a forced landing in a marsh. The pilot reported the fuel quanity gauge was…Jun 28, 1987 · N42138 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA87LA140Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Zellwood, FLThe plt stated that after landing he allowed the coplt to taxi the acft though he followed him through on the controls due to his lack of experience on tailwheel acft. The acft veered off the left side of the rwy and before control could be re-established by…Apr 19, 1987 · N33592 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA87LA076Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3-C65 · Pembroke Pines, FLThe plt stated that after dropping his banner, he circled back to drop the banner hook so he could land, and as he was circling, the acft stalled, started a spin to the right and struck the ground.Jan 19, 1987 · N3666K · Substantial damage