N42257PIPER J3 1991-03-31 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER J3 S/N: 14507

Summary

On March 31, 1991, a Piper J3 (N42257) was involved in an incident near Arbuckle, CA. 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: THAT THE PILOT USED EXCESSIVE BRAKES DURING THE LANDING ROLL-OUT.

This incident is documented in NTSB report LAX91LA153. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N42257.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, March 31, 1991
NTSB Number
LAX91LA153
Location
ARBUCKLE, CA
Event ID
20001212X16647
Coordinates
39.020118, -122.039947
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THAT THE PILOT USED EXCESSIVE BRAKES DURING THE LANDING ROLL-OUT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
14507
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1945
Model / ICAO
J3 J3
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
J3C-65

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
PIERCE STEPHAN L
Address
196 US HIGHWAY 380 E
City
GRAHAM
State / Zip Code
TX 76450-6447
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# LAX91LA153