N3128MPIPER J3C-65 1992-06-20 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Fatal

PIPER J3C-65 S/N: 15758

Summary

On June 20, 1992, a Piper J3C-65 (N3128M) was involved in an accident near Addison, TX. The accident resulted in 2 fatal injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: FAILURE OF THE LEFT ELEVATOR ASSEMBLY DUE TO CORROSION.

This accident is documented in NTSB report FTW92FA165. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3128M.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, June 20, 1992
NTSB Number
FTW92FA165
Location
ADDISON, TX
Event ID
20001211X14858
Coordinates
32.969055, -96.799644
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE OF THE LEFT ELEVATOR ASSEMBLY DUE TO CORROSION.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
15758
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
J3C-65 J3
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
J3C-65

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
ZAHLER MITCHELL J
Address
4735 OSGOOD AVE N
City
STILLWATER
State / Zip Code
MN 55082-1140
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# FTW92FA165