Piper J3L-65 — registry & accident history
Compiled from FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026
There are 578 Piper J3L-65 airframes on record (built 1931–1955), 179 currently registered. 5 have one or more NTSB accident records (5 records total, 1 with a fatal highest-injury classification). Data as of Jul 18, 2026.
Recent Piper J3L-65 accidents
The control stick handgrip separation from the control stick resulting in the airplane pitching forward, which resulted in hard landing.
The fracture and subsequent failure of the No. 4 cylinder exhaust valve during cruise flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during taxi, which resulted in a runway excursion.
The pilot’s inability to maintain airplane control while maneuvering for reasons that could not be determined from the available evidence.
The pilot's inadequate fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.