N25702Piper J3C-652020-06-17 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

Piper J3C-65S/N: 3666

Summary

On June 17, 2020, a Piper J3C-65 (N25702) was involved in an incident near Mount Victory, OH. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot's inadequate planning, and his failure to secure the airplane prior to hand-starting the engine.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN20CA233. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N25702.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, June 17, 2020
NTSB Number
CEN20CA233
Location
Mount Victory, OH
Event ID
20200617X61630
Coordinates
40.372222, -83.511665
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's inadequate planning, and his failure to secure the airplane prior to hand-starting the engine.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
3666
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1939
Model / ICAO
J3C-65J3
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
J3C-65

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
REYNALDS BROTHERS AVIATION LLC
Address
3310 S GRANT ST APT 203
City
ENGLEWOOD
State / Zip Code
CO 80113-2658
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# CEN20CA233