N3627NPIPER J3C-652024-06-19 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

PIPER J3C-65S/N: 22879

Summary

On June 19, 2024, a Piper J3C-65 (N3627N) was involved in an accident near Scheelite, CA. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot’s inadvertent entry to a box canyon where the airplane could not outclimb the rising terrain.

This accident is documented in NTSB report WPR24LA207. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3627N.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
NTSB Number
WPR24LA207
Location
Scheelite, CA
Event ID
20240624194539
Coordinates
37.310160, -118.719790
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s inadvertent entry to a box canyon where the airplane could not outclimb the rising terrain.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
22879
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1947
Model / ICAO
J3C-65J3
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
J3C-65

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
AGALIOTIS PAUL E
Address
2060 E SAN MARTIN AVE
City
SAN MARTIN
State / Zip Code
CA 95046-9609
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# WPR24LA207