N60KBNAVAL AIRCRAFT FACTORY N3N-3 1989-03-24 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

NAVAL AIRCRAFT FACTORY N3N-3 S/N: 2747

Summary

On March 24, 1989, a Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3 (N60KB) was involved in an incident near Phoenix, AZ. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: LOSS OF CONTROL DUE TO INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT AND CONTROL INTERFERENCE.

This incident is documented in NTSB report LAX89LA134. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N60KB.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, March 24, 1989
NTSB Number
LAX89LA134
Location
PHOENIX, AZ
Event ID
20001213X27925
Coordinates
33.680404, -112.089408
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

LOSS OF CONTROL DUE TO INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT AND CONTROL INTERFERENCE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
NAVAL AIRCRAFT FACTORY
Serial Number
2747
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1941
Model / ICAO
N3N-3 N3N
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
N3N-3

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
JULIET WHISKEY AVIATION LLC
Address
2979 E LOWELL AVE
City
GILBERT
State / Zip Code
AZ 85295-1792
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# LAX89LA134