N32922PIPER J3C-65 1990-06-08 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER J3C-65 S/N: 5713

Summary

On June 08, 1990, a Piper J3C-65 (N32922) was involved in an incident near Wahpeton, ND. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR THE WIND CONDITIONS BY THE PILOT. A FACTOR WAS A STRONG CROSS WIND, WITH GUSTS.

This incident is documented in NTSB report DEN90LA128. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N32922.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, June 8, 1990
NTSB Number
DEN90LA128
Location
WAHPETON, ND
Event ID
20001212X23385
Coordinates
46.259910, -96.600730
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR THE WIND CONDITIONS BY THE PILOT. A FACTOR WAS A STRONG CROSS WIND, WITH GUSTS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
5713
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1946
Model / ICAO
J3C-65 J3
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
J3C-65

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SZEWCZYK VINCENT F
Address
7041 DENLEY RD
City
BOONVILLE
State / Zip Code
NY 13309-2104
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# DEN90LA128