N88441PIPER J3 1991-05-11 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER J3 S/N: 16061

Summary

On May 11, 1991, a Piper J3 (N88441) was involved in an incident near Creston, IA. 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: ICING IN THE INDUCTION AIR CONTROL SYSTEM.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CHI91LA155. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N88441.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, May 11, 1991
NTSB Number
CHI91LA155
Location
CRESTON, IA
Event ID
20001212X16950
Coordinates
41.049686, -94.360565
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

ICING IN THE INDUCTION AIR CONTROL SYSTEM.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
16061
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1946
Model / ICAO
J3 J3
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
J3C-65

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
CARTER LONNIE W
Address
7875 NW RIVER RD
City
PARKVILLE
State / Zip Code
MO 64152-5247
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# CHI91LA155