The Lemon IndexPiper J-3 Cub. Advanced data.
The raw numbers behind the page, in one place.
Accidents136NTSB
Fatal1612% of accidents
Deaths22NTSB
Destroyed1%of aircraft
Mechanical22%of accidents
Accidents by year
| Year | Accidents |
|---|---|
| 2008 | 11 |
| 2009 | 7 |
| 2010 | 14 |
| 2011 | 9 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2014 | 9 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2019 | 9 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 12 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 8 |
| 2025 | 4 |
What happened
| What happened | Share of accidents |
|---|---|
| Loss of control on ground | 21% |
| Loss of control in flight | 12% |
| Loss of engine power (partial) | 5% |
| Loss of engine power (total) | 4% |
| Nose over/nose down | 4% |
| Aerodynamic stall/spin | 3% |
Phase of flight
| Phase of flight | Share of accidents |
|---|---|
| Landing | 25% |
| Initial climb | 15% |
| Approach | 15% |
| Takeoff | 14% |
| Enroute | 10% |
Mechanical causes
| Part | Share |
|---|---|
| engine (reciprocating) | 8% |
| landing gear system | 3% |
| fuel system | 2% |
| ignition system | 2% |
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