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July 27, 2024 · Piper J3C-65 · N77522

Groveland, FL

Overview

Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 27, 2024
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Groveland, FL
Aircraft
Piper J3C-65 (1959)
Tail Number
N77522
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA24LA328

On July 27, 2024, about 1358 eastern daylight time, a Piper J3C-65, N77522, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Groveland, Florida. The pilot and passenger received minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 91 personal flight. The pilot reported that the airplane departed with 17 gallons of fuel from Gore Airport (4FL9), Haines City, Florida, and flew about 1 hour and 30 minutes before landing at Williston Municipal Airport (X60), Williston, Florida. During his attempt to refuel he discovered that the fuel pumps were out of order. The pilot calculated the fuel remaining in the airplane and departed for his destination. After flying for about 1 hour, the engine lost power completely. The pilot attempted to troubleshoot the issue but was unable to restore power as the airplane continued to descend. The pilot subsequently performed a forced landing to wooded terrain. The airplane came to rest in a tree canopy about 31-miles northwest of 4FL9. Postaccident examination of the wreckage by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed substantial damage to right wing and fuselage. The wreckage was retained for further examination.

Full Narrative

On July 27, 2024, about 1358 eastern daylight time, a Piper J3C-65, N77522, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Groveland, Florida. The pilot and passenger received minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 91 personal flight. The pilot reported that the airplane departed with 17 gallons of fuel from Gore Airport (4FL9), Haines City, Florida, and flew about 1 hour and 30 minutes before landing at Williston Municipal Airport (X60), Williston, Florida. During his attempt to refuel he discovered that the fuel pumps were out of order. The pilot calculated the fuel remaining in the airplane and departed for his destination. After flying for about 1 hour, the engine lost power completely. The pilot attempted to troubleshoot the issue but was unable to restore power as the airplane continued to descend. The pilot subsequently performed a forced landing to wooded terrain. The airplane came to rest in a tree canopy about 31-miles northwest of 4FL9. Postaccident examination of the wreckage by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed substantial damage to right wing and fuselage. The wreckage was retained for further examination.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:58 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper J3C-65
Tail NumberN77522
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind170° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.05 inHg
Observation Time13:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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