N27024PIPER J-3 1989-07-13 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER J-3 S/N: 4332

Summary

On July 13, 1989, a Piper J-3 (N27024) was involved in an incident near Parker Lake, AK. 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: IMPROPER PREFLIGHT PLANNING BY THE PILOT AND HIS FAILURE TO ATTAIN AND/OR MAINTAIN ADEQUATE SPEED, WHICH RESULTED IN A STALL/MUSH AFTER LIFT-OFF.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC89LA121. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N27024.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, July 13, 1989
NTSB Number
ANC89LA121
Location
PARKER LAKE, AK
Event ID
20001213X28700
Coordinates
62.450489, -149.789566
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

IMPROPER PREFLIGHT PLANNING BY THE PILOT AND HIS FAILURE TO ATTAIN AND/OR MAINTAIN ADEQUATE SPEED, WHICH RESULTED IN A STALL/MUSH AFTER LIFT-OFF.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
4332
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1940
Model / ICAO
J-3 J3
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
J3L-65

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
MACHIDA STEVEN
Address
PO BOX 3369
City
HOMER
State / Zip Code
AK 99603-3369
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# ANC89LA121