N35257PIPER J3F-652022-05-13 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER J3F-65S/N: 6253

Summary

On May 13, 2022, a Piper J3F-65 (N35257) was involved in an incident near Port Bolivar, TX. 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 directional control during takeoff.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN22LA199. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N35257.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, May 13, 2022
NTSB Number
CEN22LA199
Location
Port Bolivar, TX
Event ID
20220516105079
Coordinates
29.465510, -94.627415
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 directional control during takeoff.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
6253
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1941
Model / ICAO
J3F-65J3
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
159 CATAMOUNT DR
Status
Deregistered
City
MILTON
State / Zip Code
VT 05468-3284
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# CEN22LA199