N21375PIPER J3C-65 1992-07-28 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

PIPER J3C-65 S/N: 14609

Summary

On July 28, 1992, a Piper J3C-65 (N21375) was involved in an accident near Cloudy Lake, AK. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT FAILED TO ENTER AN AEROBATIC MANEUVER WITH SUFFICIENT ALTITUDE TO EFFECT A RECOVERY PRIOR TO GROUND IMPACT.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ANC92LA112. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N21375.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, July 28, 1992
NTSB Number
ANC92LA112
Location
CLOUDY LAKE, AK
Event ID
20001211X15029
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT FAILED TO ENTER AN AEROBATIC MANEUVER WITH SUFFICIENT ALTITUDE TO EFFECT A RECOVERY PRIOR TO GROUND IMPACT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
14609
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1946
Model / ICAO
J3C-65 J3
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
COCHRAN HAYWARD R
Address
PO BOX 602
Status
Deregistered
City
CORDOVA
State / Zip Code
AK 99574-0602
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# ANC92LA112