N98813

Substantial
None

PIPER J3C-65S/N: 19056

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, July 27, 2024
NTSB Number
CEN24LA290
Location
Fort Worth, TX
Event ID
20240729194800
Coordinates
32.930670, -97.412250
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 decision to allow a non-rated passenger to manipulate the flight controls during the takeoff which resulted in a loss of directional control during the takeoff.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
19056
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1946
Model / ICAO
J3C-65J3
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
J3C-65

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
HEATH NANCY A
Address
1421 VERBENA LN
City
ARGYLE
State / Zip Code
TX 76226-7502
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# CEN24LA290