N707CW

Substantial
Minor

PIPER J3C-65 S/N: 17011

Summary

On August 23, 1992, a Piper J3C-65 (N707CW) was involved in an accident near Morgan Hill, CA. The accident resulted in 2 minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO CARBURETOR ICE AND THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO USE CARBURETOR HEAT.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX92LA361. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N707CW.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, August 23, 1992
NTSB Number
LAX92LA361
Location
MORGAN HILL, CA
Event ID
20001211X15457
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO CARBURETOR ICE AND THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO USE CARBURETOR HEAT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N707CW
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
17011
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
J3C-65 J3
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# LAX92LA361