N6675HPIPER J-3C-65 1989-02-02 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

PIPER J-3C-65 S/N: 19880

Summary

On February 02, 1989, a Piper J-3C-65 (N6675H) was involved in an accident near Richards, TX. The accident resulted in 2 minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PLANNING/PREPARATION IN DISREGARDING WIND INFORMATION. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE GUSTING CROSSWIND CONDITIONS AND THE PILOT'S OVERCONFIDENCE IN PERSONAL ABILITY.

This accident is documented in NTSB report FTW89LA045. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6675H.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, February 2, 1989
NTSB Number
FTW89LA045
Location
RICHARDS, TX
Event ID
20001213X27723
Coordinates
30.539386, -95.859703
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PLANNING/PREPARATION IN DISREGARDING WIND INFORMATION. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE GUSTING CROSSWIND CONDITIONS AND THE PILOT'S OVERCONFIDENCE IN PERSONAL ABILITY.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
19880
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1946
Model / ICAO
J-3C-65 J3
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SNEAD JUSTIN R
Address
HC 01 BOX 246
Status
Deregistered
City
ROCKPORT
State / Zip Code
TX 78382
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# FTW89LA045