N92668

Substantial
None

PIPER J3C S/N: 17043

Accident Details

Date
Monday, July 6, 1992
NTSB Number
BFO92LA087
Location
FREDERICK, MD
Event ID
20001211X15061
Coordinates
39.419471, -77.409507
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 IMPROPER USE OF CARBURETOR HEAT RESULTING IN THE FORMATION OF CARBURETOR ICE. CARBURETOR ICING WEATHER CONDITIONS WAS A FACTOR.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
17043
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1946
Model / ICAO
J3C J3
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
J3C-65

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
EASTERN STEARMAN INC TRUSTEE
Address
41665 BROWNS FARM LN
City
LEESBURG
State / Zip Code
VA 20176-6025
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# BFO92LA087