N1414NPIPER J3 "CUB" 1989-07-04 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

PIPER J3 "CUB" S/N: 22936

Summary

On July 04, 1989, a Piper J3 "CUB" (N1414N) was involved in an accident near Morrilton, AR. 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: THE ABRUPT HANDLING OF THE AIRPLANE BY THE PILOT. HE FAILED TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED AND INADVERTANTLY STALLED AND SPUN THE AIRPLANE AT AN ALTITUDE INSUFFICIENT FOR RECOVERY.

This accident is documented in NTSB report MKC89LA151. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1414N.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, July 4, 1989
NTSB Number
MKC89LA151
Location
MORRILTON, AR
Event ID
20001213X28927
Coordinates
35.150161, -92.739334
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE ABRUPT HANDLING OF THE AIRPLANE BY THE PILOT. HE FAILED TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED AND INADVERTANTLY STALLED AND SPUN THE AIRPLANE AT AN ALTITUDE INSUFFICIENT FOR RECOVERY.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
22936
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1947
Model / ICAO
J3 "CUB" J3
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
J3C-65

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
MULHERN RONALD R
Address
2578 GREENVALE LN
City
SANTA ROSA
State / Zip Code
CA 95401-4051
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# MKC89LA151