N67631PIPER J-3 1990-09-22 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

PIPER J-3 S/N: 13939

Summary

On September 22, 1990, a Piper J-3 (N67631) was involved in an accident near Fort Worth, TX. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury, with 1 person uninjured out of 2 aboard. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. THE CROSSWIND WAS A FACTOR.

This accident is documented in NTSB report FTW90LA184. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N67631.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, September 22, 1990
NTSB Number
FTW90LA184
Location
FORT WORTH, TX
Event ID
20001212X24278
Coordinates
32.910957, -97.429161
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. THE CROSSWIND WAS A FACTOR.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
13939
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1945
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
YOUNGLAS DEL G
Address
13345 THORNTON DR
City
WESTLAKE
State / Zip Code
TX 76262-9693
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# FTW90LA184