N35535PIPER J-3 1991-11-28 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

PIPER J-3 S/N: 6440

Summary

On November 28, 1991, a Piper J-3 (N35535) was involved in an accident near Statesville, NC. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury, with 1 person uninjured out of 2 aboard. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF A SUITABLE LANDING SITE.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ATL92LA027. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N35535.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, November 28, 1991
NTSB Number
ATL92LA027
Location
STATESVILLE, NC
Event ID
20001212X18415
Coordinates
35.779502, -80.880874
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF A SUITABLE LANDING SITE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
6440
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1941
Model / ICAO
J-3 J3
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
J-3

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
GOODMAN MICHAEL K
Address
11749 DRIVER LN
City
BROOKSVILLE
State / Zip Code
FL 34610-7981
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# ATL92LA027