N88125

Destroyed
Fatal

PIPER J-3 S/N: 15742

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
N88125
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