NTSB investigations: Piper J3C-65, 2008
10 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 |
Where
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Query with SQL
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\") = 2008
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") = 2008
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 WPR09CA002Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Lynden, WAThe separation of the tailwheel spring retaining clip for unknown reasons, which resulted in the loss of directional control during the landing roll.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.NTSB CHI08CA187Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Lake In The Hil, ILThe directional control not maintained/obtained by the pilot during landing.NTSB ERA09CA543Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Rosedale, MSThe failure of the pilots to maintain airspeed following a reported partial loss of engine power.NTSB NYC08LA226Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Ganesvoort, NYA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB MIA08CA117Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Fayetteville, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during climbout. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's relinquish of control to a non-certificated pilot.NTSB MIA08LA109Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Durham, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while approaching to land.NTSB SEA08CA109Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Bisbee, AZThe pilot's failure to obtain/maintain sufficient airspeed after takeoff, which resulted in a stall/mush condition.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 NYC08CA094Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3-C65 · Hollywood, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. Contributing was the gusty crosswind condition.