N13JADOUGLAS DC-3 1991-08-24 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

DOUGLAS DC-3 S/N: 4082

Summary

On August 24, 1991, a Douglas DC-3 (N13JA) was involved in an accident near Apple Creek, OH. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury, with 26 people uninjured out of 27 aboard. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT(S), AND IMPROPER USE OF THE FUEL SYSTEM/FUEL SELECTOR. THE LOCATION OF TREES WAS A RELATED FACTOR.

This accident is documented in NTSB report NYC91LA220. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N13JA.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, August 24, 1991
NTSB Number
NYC91LA220
Location
APPLE CREEK, OH
Event ID
20001212X17965
Coordinates
40.749336, -81.840034
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
26
Total Aboard
27

Probable Cause and Findings

IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT(S), AND IMPROPER USE OF THE FUEL SYSTEM/FUEL SELECTOR. THE LOCATION OF TREES WAS A RELATED FACTOR.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
DOUGLAS
Serial Number
4082
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2002
Model / ICAO
DC-3 DC3
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
AVERY JOHN L
Address
14305 WINCHESTER DR
Status
Deregistered
City
MOJAVE
State / Zip Code
CA 93501-2108
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# NYC91LA220