N70494

Substantial
None

PIPER J3-C-65 S/N: 17502

Accident Details

Date
Friday, June 5, 1992
NTSB Number
FTW92LA149
Location
LAKE DALLAS, TX
Event ID
20001211X14866
Coordinates
33.120231, -97.019096
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE CLIMB SPEED WHICH RESULTED IN A STALL & SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF AIRCRAFT CONTROL. FACTORS WERE THE CROSSWIND AND GUSTING WIND CONDITIONS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
17502
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1946
Model / ICAO
J3-C-65 J3
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
J3C-65

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
GIDDENS ROBERT F
Address
3345 E TERRY RD
City
DUNCAN
State / Zip Code
OK 73533-9000
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# FTW92LA149