N23227

Destroyed
Fatal

PIPER J-3 S/N: 3041

Accident Details

Date
Friday, April 14, 1989
NTSB Number
MKC89FA090
Location
OAK GROVE, MO
Event ID
20001213X28164
Coordinates
38.999187, -94.120269
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S ATTEMPT TO TAKEOFF WITH THE AIRCRAFT OVER ITS ALLOWABLE TAKEOFF WEIGHT AND OUT OF THE CENTER OF GRAVITY LIMITS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N23227
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
3041
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
J-3 J3
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
RAYTHEON AIRCRAFT CREDIT CORP
Address
9709 E CENTRAL AVE
Status
Deregistered
City
WICHITA
State / Zip Code
KS 67206-2507
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# MKC89FA090