N87867PIPER J3C-65 1991-01-13 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER J3C-65 S/N: 15485

Summary

On January 13, 1991, a Piper J3C-65 (N87867) was involved in an incident near Springbrook, WI. All 1 person 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 ATTEMPT TO TAKEOFF WITH A STRONG GUSTY TAILWIND.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CHI91LA072. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N87867.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, January 13, 1991
NTSB Number
CHI91LA072
Location
SPRINGBROOK, WI
Event ID
20001212X16290
Coordinates
45.940811, -91.679832
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S ATTEMPT TO TAKEOFF WITH A STRONG GUSTY TAILWIND.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
15485
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1946
Model / ICAO
J3C-65 J3
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
J3C-65

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
ANDERSON RYAN L
Address
1550 ZARTHAN AVE S UNIT 502
City
MINNEAPOLIS
State / Zip Code
MN 55416-1453
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# CHI91LA072