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May 2, 1986 · Piper J-3 · N92283
Britton, SD
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 2, 1986
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Britton, SD
Aircraft
Piper J-3
Tail Number
N92283
Operator
Gorden Curren
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN86LA124
THE ACFT WAS OBSERVED TO CLIMB TO APPRX 100 FT AGL, THEN TURN & MAKE A FORCED LANDING. THE PLT STATED THE ENG HAD LOST TOTAL PWR. THE OWNER OF THE AIRCRAFT SAID THAT EXAMINATION OF THE ENG AFTER THE ACFT DID NOT REVEAL EVIDENCE TO EXPLAIN THE REPORTED LOSS OF PWR.
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THE ACFT WAS OBSERVED TO CLIMB TO APPRX 100 FT AGL, THEN TURN & MAKE A FORCED LANDING. THE PLT STATED THE ENG HAD LOST TOTAL PWR. THE OWNER OF THE AIRCRAFT SAID THAT EXAMINATION OF THE ENG AFTER THE ACFT DID NOT REVEAL EVIDENCE TO EXPLAIN THE REPORTED LOSS OF PWR.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:45 CDT
Nearest AirportBritton Municipal (0nm N)
Runway13
Runway Length3200 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper J-3
Tail NumberN92283
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorGorden Curren
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · A-65-8 · Reciprocating · 65
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 30 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind120° @ 10 kt, gusting 12 kt
Visibility50 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO