N87920PIPER J-3 1985-04-23 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

PIPER J-3 S/N: 15538

Summary

On April 23, 1985, a Piper J-3 (N87920) was involved in an accident near Richfield, OH. The accident resulted in 2 minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CHI85LA175. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N87920.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, April 23, 1985
NTSB Number
CHI85LA175
Location
RICHFIELD, OH
Event ID
20001214X36135
Coordinates
41.229759, -81.629585
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
15538
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1956
Model / ICAO
J-3 J3
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
J3C-65

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
MATTHEWS FRANKLIN L
Address
PO BOX 246
City
MC ALPIN
State / Zip Code
FL 32062-0246
Country
United States

NTSB Investigation In Progress

Probable cause and narrative details have not yet been published for this accident.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CHI85LA175