N1455N

Substantial
None

PIPER J-3 CUB S/N: 22989

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, July 29, 1990
NTSB Number
CHI90LA210
Location
CLAY BANKS, WI
Event ID
20001212X23665
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AN ADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT DURING THE DESCENT. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS ARE THE PILOT'S POOR WEATHER EVALUATION, AND CONTINUED VFR FLIGHT INTO IFR CONDITIONS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
22989
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
J-3 CUB J3
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
J3C-65

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
STATON ROBERT L
Address
1753 STATON RD
City
LONOKE
State / Zip Code
AR 72086-8220
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# CHI90LA210