N3533NPIPER J3C-65 1988-09-13 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

PIPER J3C-65 S/N: 22766

Summary

On September 13, 1988, a Piper J3C-65 (N3533N) was involved in an accident near Goodman, MO. The accident resulted in 2 serious injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: ENGINE IGNITION AND LUBRICATION PROBLEMS WHICH RESULTED IN THE PILOT'S ELECTION TO EXECUTE A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING. A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR WAS THE PILOT'S INABILITY TO SEE AND AVOID POWER LINES IN HIS APPROACH PATH DUE TO BRIGHT SUNSHINE.

This accident is documented in NTSB report MKC88FA171. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3533N.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, September 13, 1988
NTSB Number
MKC88FA171
Location
GOODMAN, MO
Event ID
20001213X26885
Coordinates
36.729598, -94.400344
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
2
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

ENGINE IGNITION AND LUBRICATION PROBLEMS WHICH RESULTED IN THE PILOT'S ELECTION TO EXECUTE A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING. A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR WAS THE PILOT'S INABILITY TO SEE AND AVOID POWER LINES IN HIS APPROACH PATH DUE TO BRIGHT SUNSHINE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
22766
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
J3C-65 J3
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SWIFT RANDY
Address
636 SPENCER
Status
Deregistered
City
NEOSHO
State / Zip Code
MO 64850
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# MKC88FA171