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July 4, 1989 · Piper J3 "CUB" · N1414N
Morrilton, AR
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 4, 1989
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Morrilton, AR
Aircraft
Piper J3 "CUB"
Tail Number
N1414N
Operator
Same as Pilot
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC89LA151
THE PIC STATED HE HAD JUST TAKEN OFF FROM THE AIRPORT AND MADE A STEEP BANKED TURN TO THE LEFT. HE SAID THE ATTITUDE OF THE AIRPLANE IN THE TURN WAS SUCH THAT THE 'WING STALLED CAUSING THE PLANE TO ENTER A LEFT SPIN.' THE AIRPLANE IMPACTED THE GROUND AND THE PIC SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS SUBSTANTIALLY DAMAGED.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE ABRUPT HANDLING OF THE AIRPLANE BY THE PILOT. HE FAILED TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED AND INADVERTANTLY STALLED AND SPUN THE AIRPLANE AT AN ALTITUDE INSUFFICIENT FOR RECOVERY.
Full Narrative
THE PIC STATED HE HAD JUST TAKEN OFF FROM THE AIRPORT AND MADE A STEEP BANKED TURN TO THE LEFT. HE SAID THE ATTITUDE OF THE AIRPLANE IN THE TURN WAS SUCH THAT THE 'WING STALLED CAUSING THE PLANE TO ENTER A LEFT SPIN.' THE AIRPLANE IMPACTED THE GROUND AND THE PIC SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS SUBSTANTIALLY DAMAGED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:25 CDT
Nearest AirportPetit Jean (0nm N)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper J3 "CUB"
Tail NumberN1414N
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSame as Pilot
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · A-65-8F · Reciprocating · 65
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 52 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind110° @ 5 kt
Visibility6 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time23:50
Weather SourceWFAC