N27024

Substantial
None

PIPER J-3 S/N: 4332

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, July 13, 1989
NTSB Number
ANC89LA121
Location
PARKER LAKE, AK
Event ID
20001213X28700
Coordinates
62.450489, -149.789566
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