N88070PIPER J3C 1992-05-23 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

PIPER J3C S/N: 15686

Summary

On May 23, 1992, a Piper J3C (N88070) was involved in an accident near Camillus, NY. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury, 1 serious injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO PROPERLY JUDGE THE GROUND CLEARANCE REQUIRED TO PERFORM AN AEROBATIC MANUEVER.

This accident is documented in NTSB report BFO92LA072. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N88070.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, May 23, 1992
NTSB Number
BFO92LA072
Location
CAMILLUS, NY
Event ID
20001211X14596
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO PROPERLY JUDGE THE GROUND CLEARANCE REQUIRED TO PERFORM AN AEROBATIC MANUEVER.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
15686
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
J3C J3
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
J3C-65

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
MOORE PAUL A
Address
4695 COUNTY ROAD 1
City
CANANDAIGUA
State / Zip Code
NY 14424-9617
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# BFO92LA072