N98337PIPER J3C-65 1991-06-29 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

PIPER J3C-65 S/N: 18504

Summary

On June 29, 1991, a Piper J3C-65 (N98337) was involved in an accident near Brooker, FL. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: FAILURE OF THE NONCERTIFICATED PILOT TO OBTAIN A WEATHER BRIEFING BEFORE DEPARTURE & FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AFTER THE PRECAUTIONARY LANDING. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN.

This accident is documented in NTSB report MIA91LA174. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N98337.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, June 29, 1991
NTSB Number
MIA91LA174
Location
BROOKER, FL
Event ID
20001212X17348
Coordinates
29.880695, -82.330467
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE OF THE NONCERTIFICATED PILOT TO OBTAIN A WEATHER BRIEFING BEFORE DEPARTURE & FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AFTER THE PRECAUTIONARY LANDING. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18504
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1946
Model / ICAO
J3C-65 J3
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
ALLEN RANDY F
Address
341 CENTER RD
Status
Deregistered
City
LACONA
State / Zip Code
NY 13083-4134
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# MIA91LA174