N21811

Substantial
Fatal

PIPER J3S/N: 2587

Accident Details

Date
Friday, August 16, 2024
NTSB Number
ERA24LA346
Location
Mooresburg, TN
Event ID
20240816194939
Coordinates
36.359167, -83.227092
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s intentional flight into a building as an act of suicide.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N21811
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
2587
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1938
Model / ICAO
J3J3
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
2617 REVELATION LN
Status
Deregistered
City
ROCKFORD
State / Zip Code
IL 61109-3771
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# ERA24LA346