N44970NAVAL AIRCRAFT FACTORY N3N-3 1991-06-14 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

NAVAL AIRCRAFT FACTORY N3N-3 S/N: 1956

Summary

On June 14, 1991, a Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3 (N44970) was involved in an incident near Deming, NM. 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'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. FACTORS WERE: A CROSSWIND CONDITION AND A SOFT SHOULDER ALONGSIDE THE RUNWAY.

This incident is documented in NTSB report DEN91LA086. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N44970.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, June 14, 1991
NTSB Number
DEN91LA086
Location
DEMING, NM
Event ID
20001212X17244
Coordinates
32.259197, -107.750503
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'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. FACTORS WERE: A CROSSWIND CONDITION AND A SOFT SHOULDER ALONGSIDE THE RUNWAY.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
NAVAL AIRCRAFT FACTORY
Serial Number
1956
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1940
Model / ICAO
N3N-3 N3N
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
N3N-3

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
BIBBER EUGENE A
Address
3300 ARCTIC BLVD
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
AK 99503-4579
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# DEN91LA086