N3627N

Substantial
Serious

PIPER J3C-65S/N: 22879

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