N46286PIPER J-3C-65 1989-06-10 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

PIPER J-3C-65 S/N: G-95

Summary

On June 10, 1989, a Piper J-3C-65 (N46286) was involved in an accident near Erma, NJ. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED DURING A BANNER PICKUP.

This accident is documented in NTSB report NYC89LA147. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N46286.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, June 10, 1989
NTSB Number
NYC89LA147
Location
ERMA, NJ
Event ID
20001213X28655
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED DURING A BANNER PICKUP.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
G-95
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1942
Model / ICAO
J-3C-65 J3
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
J3C-65

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
CAPE MAY AERIAL ADVERTISING LLC
Address
PO BOX 204
City
RIO GRANDE
State / Zip Code
NJ 08242-0204
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# NYC89LA147