N87945

Substantial
None

PIPER J-3 S/N: 15563

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, August 12, 1992
NTSB Number
NYC92LA163
Location
PORTSMOUTH, OH
Event ID
20001211X15509
Coordinates
38.749923, -82.949470
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE FAILURE OF THE PROPELLER LEADING EDGE AS THE RESULT OF CORROSION AND THE SUBSEQUENT FORCED LANDING ON UNSUITABLE TERRAIN.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
15563
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1946
Model / ICAO
J-3 J3
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
J3C-65

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
WARRENER STEPHEN
Address
9701 SILVER SHORE CT
City
FORT WAYNE
State / Zip Code
IN 46804-4057
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# NYC92LA163