N92668PIPER J3C 1992-07-06 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER J3C S/N: 17043

Summary

On July 06, 1992, a Piper J3C (N92668) was involved in an incident near Frederick, MD. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE PILOT'S IMPROPER USE OF CARBURETOR HEAT RESULTING IN THE FORMATION OF CARBURETOR ICE. CARBURETOR ICING WEATHER CONDITIONS WAS A FACTOR.

This incident is documented in NTSB report BFO92LA087. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N92668.

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