N98615

Substantial
None

PIPER J3-C65S/N: 18838

Accident Details

Date
Friday, October 23, 2020
NTSB Number
WPR21LA022
Location
El Cajon, CA
Event ID
20201026102189
Coordinates
32.821582, -116.929280
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