N7363HPIPER J-3 1990-04-01 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

PIPER J-3 S/N: 20622

Summary

On April 01, 1990, a Piper J-3 (N7363H) was involved in an accident near Creston, CA. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE INADVERTENT INTRUSION OF WILDLIFE ON THE RUNWAY ENVIRONMENT AND THE PILOT'S APPLICATION OF BRAKES RESULTING IN A NOSE DOWN ATTITUDE AND PROPELLER STRIKE.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX90LA151. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7363H.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, April 1, 1990
NTSB Number
LAX90LA151
Location
CRESTON, CA
Event ID
20001212X22755
Coordinates
35.469482, -120.479553
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE INADVERTENT INTRUSION OF WILDLIFE ON THE RUNWAY ENVIRONMENT AND THE PILOT'S APPLICATION OF BRAKES RESULTING IN A NOSE DOWN ATTITUDE AND PROPELLER STRIKE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
20622
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1946
Model / ICAO
J-3 J3
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
J3C-65

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
BOWERS CURT E
Address
PO BOX 1253
City
JENNINGS
State / Zip Code
LA 70546-1253
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# LAX90LA151