N92483

Substantial
None

PIPER J3 S/N: 16955

Accident Details

Date
Monday, June 29, 1992
NTSB Number
NYC92LA135
Location
WAYNESVILLE, OH
Event ID
20001211X14989
Coordinates
39.529609, -84.080276
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 CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE ON THE GROUND DUE TO HIS LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN TYPE OF AIRCRAFT. THIS RESULTED IN AN UNSUCCESSFUL ABORTED TAKEOFF, THE AIRPLANE VEERING OFF THE RUNWAY AND NOSING OVER. A FACTOR IN THIS ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S IMPROPER RECOVERY FROM A BOUNCED LANDING.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
16955
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1946
Model / ICAO
J3 J3
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
J3C-65

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
STEWARTS AIRCRAFT SERVICE INC
Address
4925 N STATE ROUTE 42
City
WAYNESVILLE
State / Zip Code
OH 45068-9278
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# NYC92LA135