N4693SPIPER J3C-652022-04-10 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER J3C-65S/N: 18373

Summary

On April 10, 2022, a Piper J3C-65 (N4693S) was involved in an incident near Bald Head Island, NC. All 2 people 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 failure to maintain control during landing on a soft surface.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA22LA184. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4693S.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, April 10, 2022
NTSB Number
ERA22LA184
Location
Bald Head Island, NC
Event ID
20220411104920
Coordinates
33.859520, -78.005979
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain control during landing on a soft surface.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18373
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
J3C-65J3
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
J3C-65

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
WICKER KIRK
Address
9003 DENNIS CT
City
BRISTOW
State / Zip Code
VA 20136-1031
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# ERA22LA184