N23195

Substantial
Minor

PIPER J3L S/N: 2971

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, June 12, 1991
NTSB Number
LAX91LA259
Location
SHASTA LAKE, CA
Event ID
20001212X17310
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED ON INITIAL TAKEOFF CLIMB RESULTING IN AN IN FLIGHT LOSS OF CONTROL, STALL, AND INFLIGHT COLLISION WITH TERRAIN/WATER.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N23195
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
2971
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1939
Model / ICAO
J3L J3
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
W R WILSON LLC
Address
3511 SILVERSIDE RD STE 105
Status
Deregistered
City
WILMINGTON
State / Zip Code
DE 19810-4902
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# LAX91LA259