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November 6, 1982 · Piper J3C-65 · N67084
Near Holden, UT
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 6, 1982
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Location
Near Holden, UT
Aircraft
Piper J3C-65
Tail Number
N67084
Operator
Webster-Stroud
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN83FTM02
THE STUDENT PILOT AND HIS WIFE HAD FLOWN FROM SALT LAKE CITY TO HOLDEN, UT. ACCORDING TO HIS FATHER, THE PLANE CRASHED IN AN OPEN FIELD WHILE THE PILOT WAS FLYING LOW AND LOOKING FOR A PLACE TO LAND. THE PLANE CRASHED IN AN OPEN GRAIN FIELD IN ABOUT A 15 DEG NOSE DOWN ATTITUDE. THE WRECKAGE REMAINED INTACT AND NO MARKS WERE FOUND TO INDICATE FORWARD MOTION. THE SEATS FAILED DOWNWARD DURING IMPACT AND THE OCCUPANTS RECEIVED SPINAL FRACTURES. THE STUDENT PILOT'S LAST DUAL INSTRUCTION WAS ON 3/28/82 AND HE WAS ENDORSED TO MAKE A CROSS-COUNTRY FLIGHT AT THAT TIME.
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THE STUDENT PILOT AND HIS WIFE HAD FLOWN FROM SALT LAKE CITY TO HOLDEN, UT. ACCORDING TO HIS FATHER, THE PLANE CRASHED IN AN OPEN FIELD WHILE THE PILOT WAS FLYING LOW AND LOOKING FOR A PLACE TO LAND. THE PLANE CRASHED IN AN OPEN GRAIN FIELD IN ABOUT A 15 DEG NOSE DOWN ATTITUDE. THE WRECKAGE REMAINED INTACT AND NO MARKS WERE FOUND TO INDICATE FORWARD MOTION. THE SEATS FAILED DOWNWARD DURING IMPACT AND THE OCCUPANTS RECEIVED SPINAL FRACTURES. THE STUDENT PILOT'S LAST DUAL INSTRUCTION WAS ON 3/28/82 AND HE WAS ENDORSED TO MAKE A CROSS-COUNTRY FLIGHT AT THAT TIME.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:15 MST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper J3C-65
Tail NumberN67084
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorWebster-Stroud
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C-85-12F · Reciprocating · 85
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Fatal2
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 34 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility50 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point11 C / 0 C
Altimeter0