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July 28, 1984 · Piper J3C-65 · N38279
Denton, TX
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 28, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Denton, TX
Aircraft
Piper J3C-65
Tail Number
N38279
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
FTW84LA327
THE PILOT STATED THAT AFTER TAKEOFF HE DID 3 TOUCH AND GO LANDING THEN STARTED A SERIES OF STALLS. AFTER ENTRY INTO A CROSS-CONTROL SPIN TO THE LEFT, HE FOUND THAT HE COULD NOT APPLY ENOUGH RIGHT PEDAL TO RECOVER. EXAMINATION OF THE AIRCRAFT REVEALED THAT THE FRONT SEAT BELT HAD NOT BEEN SECURED PROPERLY AND HAD LOOPED AROUND THE RIGHT RUDDER PEDAL.
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THE PILOT STATED THAT AFTER TAKEOFF HE DID 3 TOUCH AND GO LANDING THEN STARTED A SERIES OF STALLS. AFTER ENTRY INTO A CROSS-CONTROL SPIN TO THE LEFT, HE FOUND THAT HE COULD NOT APPLY ENOUGH RIGHT PEDAL TO RECOVER. EXAMINATION OF THE AIRCRAFT REVEALED THAT THE FRONT SEAT BELT HAD NOT BEEN SECURED PROPERLY AND HAD LOOPED AROUND THE RIGHT RUDDER PEDAL.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:00 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper J3C-65
Tail NumberN38279
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C-65 · Reciprocating · 65
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 40 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind350° @ 4 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time08:51
Weather SourceWFAC