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March 13, 1984 · Piper J3C-65 · N68925
Elmira, OR
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 13, 1984
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Elmira, OR
Aircraft
Piper J3C-65
Tail Number
N68925
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA84LA067
THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH POWER LINES AND TREES AFTER A POWER LOSS DURING THE TAKEOFF INITIAL CLIMB. THE PLT STATED HE ATTEMPTED A CLIMBING TURN TO AVOID THE POWER LINES AND TREES BUT THE ACFT ENTERED A DEPARTURE STALL, THE ACFT WAS USING AUTOMOTIVE FUEL. AN FAA INSPECTOR REPORTED THE MAGNETO SWITCH ON LEFT MAGNETO ONLY.
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THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH POWER LINES AND TREES AFTER A POWER LOSS DURING THE TAKEOFF INITIAL CLIMB. THE PLT STATED HE ATTEMPTED A CLIMBING TURN TO AVOID THE POWER LINES AND TREES BUT THE ACFT ENTERED A DEPARTURE STALL, THE ACFT WAS USING AUTOMOTIVE FUEL. AN FAA INSPECTOR REPORTED THE MAGNETO SWITCH ON LEFT MAGNETO ONLY.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:40 PST
Nearest AirportCrow-Mag (0nm N)
Runway33
Runway Length3200 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper J3C-65
Tail NumberN68925
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · A80 · Reciprocating · 80
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 44 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind220° @ 6 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 5500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point52 / 45 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time00:50
Weather SourceWFAC