N21677

Substantial
None

PIPER J3 S/N: 2561

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, March 10, 1990
NTSB Number
LAX90LA114
Location
PALO ALTO, CA
Event ID
20001212X22740
Coordinates
37.449787, -122.099998
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL BY NOT COMPENSATING FOR CHANGING WIND CONDITIONS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
2561
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1938
Model / ICAO
J3 J3
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
J3C-65

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
FORSYTH MYRON G
Address
7422 FALLENLEAF LN
City
CUPERTINO
State / Zip Code
CA 95014
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# LAX90LA114