N30837

Substantial
None

PIPER J3-C65 S/N: 5137

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, August 6, 1991
NTSB Number
NYC91LA201
Location
WESTERLY, RI
Event ID
20001212X17949
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

ENGINE FAILURE FOR AN UNDETERMINED REASON. A FACTOR WAS THE PILOT MISJUDGING THE CLEARANCE OVER A FENCE DURING AN ATTEMPTED FORCED LANDING.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
5137
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1940
Model / ICAO
J3-C65 J3
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
J3C-65

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
ZAZAS JAMES B
Address
PO BOX 1450
City
CARTHAGE
State / Zip Code
NC 28327-1450
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# NYC91LA201