Summary
On July 17, 2007, a Piper J3C-65 (N7088H) was involved in an incident near Uxbridge, MA. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft was destroyed.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
According to the pilot of the 1946 Piper J3C-65, after takeoff from his private field, the engine lost partial power approximately 100 feet above ground level. Unable to restore takeoff power, the pilot initiated a right turn to avoid several houses, and impacted trees. Subsequent examination of the engine revealed no evidence of any preimpact mechanical deficiencies. The engine was then started, and run continuously on the airframe for 4 to 5 minutes with no abnormalities noted.
This incident is documented in NTSB report NYC07CA165. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7088H.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
According to the pilot of the 1946 Piper J3C-65, after takeoff from his private field, the engine lost partial power approximately 100 feet above ground level. Unable to restore takeoff power, the pilot initiated a right turn to avoid several houses, and impacted trees. Subsequent examination of the engine revealed no evidence of any preimpact mechanical deficiencies. The engine was then started, and run continuously on the airframe for 4 to 5 minutes with no abnormalities noted.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# NYC07CA165