N3609KPIPER J3C-65 1991-05-25 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

PIPER J3C-65 S/N: 22299

Summary

On May 25, 1991, a Piper J3C-65 (N3609K) was involved in an accident near Claremore, OK. The accident resulted in 2 fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE INSTRUCTOR PILOT (PIC) DID NOT MAINTAIN CLEARANCE FROM OBSTACLES DURING THE MANEUVER.

This accident is documented in NTSB report FTW91FA085. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3609K.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, May 25, 1991
NTSB Number
FTW91FA085
Location
CLAREMORE, OK
Event ID
20001212X17005
Coordinates
36.310543, -95.610359
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE INSTRUCTOR PILOT (PIC) DID NOT MAINTAIN CLEARANCE FROM OBSTACLES DURING THE MANEUVER.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
22299
Engine Type
Reciprocating
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
PEDERSON ROLAND E
Address
72 DRY ASH CREEK RD
City
CIRCLE
State / Zip Code
MT 59215-7205
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# FTW91FA085