N7363H

Substantial
Minor

PIPER J-3 S/N: 20622

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
CHRESTENSEN JAMES
Address
4650 OLD LELAND RD
City
LELAND
State / Zip Code
MS 38756-9586
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