N38272

Substantial
None

PIPER J3C 65 S/N: 6898

Summary

On May 26, 1991, a Smith, Ted Aerostar STP1 (N949Z) was involved in an incident near Quinton, VA. 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 OF THE OTHER AIRCRAFT FAILED TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE CLEARANCE.

This incident is documented in NTSB report BFO91LA051. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N949Z.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, May 26, 1991
NTSB Number
BFO91LA051
Location
QUINTON, VA
Event ID
20001212X16931
Coordinates
37.530776, -77.109893
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 OF THE OTHER AIRCRAFT FAILED TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE CLEARANCE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
6898
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1941
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
WRIGHT ATTITUDES INC
Address
1172 ARDMORE HWY
City
TAFT
State / Zip Code
TN 38488-5038
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# BFO91LA051