N98615

Substantial
None

PIPER J3-C65S/N: 18838

Summary

On October 23, 2020, a Piper J3-C65 (N98615) was involved in an incident near El Cajon, CA. 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 preflight inspection and fuel planning which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.

This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR21LA022. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N98615.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, October 23, 2020
NTSB Number
WPR21LA022
Location
El Cajon, CA
Event ID
20201026102189
Coordinates
32.821582, -116.929280
Nearest Airport
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 preflight inspection and fuel planning which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18838
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1946
Model / ICAO
J3-C65J3
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
J3C-65

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
WELLS CHARLES H
Address
5370 TOSCANA WAY APT 310
City
SAN DIEGO
State / Zip Code
CA 92122-5658
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# WPR21LA022