N21811PIPER J32024-08-16 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Fatal

PIPER J3S/N: 2587

Summary

On August 16, 2024, a Piper J3 (N21811) was involved in an accident near Mooresburg, TN. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot’s intentional flight into a building as an act of suicide.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ERA24LA346. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N21811.

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
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