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January 8, 1985 · Piper J3C-65 · N1474N
Ferriday, LA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 8, 1985
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (1 fatality, 1 serious injury)
Location
Ferriday, LA
Aircraft
Piper J3C-65
Tail Number
N1474N
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW85FA094
ACFT WAS OBSERVED IN SLOW FLT APRX 40 FT AGL JUST ABOVE STALL SPEED WITH THE ENG OPERATING SMOOTHLY. THE ACFT THEN STALLED AND IMPACTED IN AN APRX 90 DEG NOSE DOWN ATTITUDE. THE PLT WAS FLYING FROM THE FRONT SEAT. THE ACFT WAS NOT EQUIPPED WITH SHOULDER HARNESSES.
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ACFT WAS OBSERVED IN SLOW FLT APRX 40 FT AGL JUST ABOVE STALL SPEED WITH THE ENG OPERATING SMOOTHLY. THE ACFT THEN STALLED AND IMPACTED IN AN APRX 90 DEG NOSE DOWN ATTITUDE. THE PLT WAS FLYING FROM THE FRONT SEAT. THE ACFT WAS NOT EQUIPPED WITH SHOULDER HARNESSES.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:30 CST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper J3C-65
Tail NumberN1474N
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · AC-12 · Reciprocating · 85
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (1 fatality, 1 serious injury)
Fatal1
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 27 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind330° @ 4 kt
Visibility8 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 43 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time22:50
Weather SourceWFAC