N88125PIPER J-3 1990-01-20 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

PIPER J-3 S/N: 15742

Summary

On January 20, 1990, a Piper J-3 (N88125) was involved in an accident near Clewiston, FL. The accident resulted in 2 fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO SECURE THE FLIGHT CONTROL STICK (INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT) BEFORE TAKEOFF.

This accident is documented in NTSB report MIA90FA060. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N88125.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, January 20, 1990
NTSB Number
MIA90FA060
Location
CLEWISTON, FL
Event ID
20001212X22450
Coordinates
26.749471, -80.929710
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO SECURE THE FLIGHT CONTROL STICK (INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT) BEFORE TAKEOFF.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
15742
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
J-3 J3
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
PO BOX 92
Status
Deregistered
City
CLEWISTON
State / Zip Code
FL 33440
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# MIA90FA060