N98872PIPER J-3 C65 1982-09-04 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

PIPER J-3 C65 S/N: 19128

Summary

On September 04, 1982, a Piper J-3 C65 (N98872) was involved in an accident near Durango, CO. The accident resulted in 2 serious injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

This accident is documented in NTSB report DEN82DA185. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N98872.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, September 4, 1982
NTSB Number
DEN82DA185
Location
DURANGO, CO
Event ID
20020917X04501
Coordinates
37.270717, -107.880928
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
2
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
19128
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1946
Model / ICAO
J-3 C65 J3
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
J3C-65

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
HOFMANN JOHN M
Address
548 W JAMES ST
City
COLUMBUS
State / Zip Code
WI 53925-1373
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# DEN82DA185