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June 2, 2026 · Piper J5C-65 · N331JM

East Granby, CT

Overview

Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 2, 2026
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
East Granby, CT
Aircraft
Piper J5C-65 (1946)
Tail Number
N331JM
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA26LA225

On June 2, 2026, at 1151 eastern daylight time, a Piper J3C-65, N331JM, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near East Granby, Connecticut. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The pilot stated that after takeoff, when the airplane was about 400 ft, he noticed the engine rpm drop slightly. When the rpm continued to drop, he turned to return to the airport. As the airplane descended to about 200 ft, the engine lost all power. The pilot subsequently conducted a forced landing in a farm field. The airplane struck a greenhouse and the landing gear partially collapsed. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the engine mount. The airplane was retained for examination.

Full Narrative

On June 2, 2026, at 1151 eastern daylight time, a Piper J3C-65, N331JM, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near East Granby, Connecticut. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The pilot stated that after takeoff, when the airplane was about 400 ft, he noticed the engine rpm drop slightly. When the rpm continued to drop, he turned to return to the airport. As the airplane descended to about 200 ft, the engine lost all power. The pilot subsequently conducted a forced landing in a farm field. The airplane struck a greenhouse and the landing gear partially collapsed. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the engine mount. The airplane was retained for examination.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:51 EDT
Nearest AirportSIMSBURY (0nm)
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper J5C-65
Tail NumberN331JM
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind40° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point45 F
Altimeter30.14 inHg
Observation Time12:00
Weather SourceWFAC

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