# NTSB ANC87LA092: Piper J-3, N3691K, Lake Creek, AK, July 2, 1987

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: July 2, 1987, 07:00 local (15:00 UTC)
- Place: Lake Creek, AK
- Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report May 9, 1988
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB office: Alaska Regional Office
- NTSB case key (mKey): 4868
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=ANC87LA092
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/4868/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC87LA092

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- Loss of control - on ground/water, landing - roll
  - terrain condition - loose gravel/sandy (contributing factor)
  - aircraft handling - not maintained, pilot in command (cause)
  - unsuitable terrain or takeoff/landing/taxi area - not identified, pilot in command (cause)
- Nose over, landing - roll

## Analysis

THE PILOT STATED HE TOUCHDOWNED ON A GRAVEL BAR AND SHORTLY AFTER TOUCHDOWN HE LOST CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT CAUSING THE AIRCRAFT TO NOSE OVER ON ITS BACK.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N3691K](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N3691K-2022-12-03), registration cancelled 2022-12-03, S/N 22382, built 1948 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: PIPER J-3
- Registry model: [Piper J3C-65](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-j3c-65) (registry code 7100510) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming 0-290 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-290-series) (registry code 41506, 4 cycle) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 22382
- Airframe hours: 1881
- Engines: LYCOMING O-290-D 125 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: Leo Kammermeyer
- Registered owner: Joseph W. Berferich
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, January 10, 1987, 45 hours before

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 49; student; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, expired; seat: front; flight hours: 105 total, 105 in this make and model, 101 as pilot in command, 10 in the last 90 days, 3 in the last 30 days, 1 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: calm
- Visibility: 50 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 61 °F, dew point 55 °F
- Altimeter: 29.00 inHg

## FAA reports on this event (1)

The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs).

- [Accident 19870702037469A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870702037469A), Jul 2, 1987: Piper J3C65, Lake Creek, AK, Substantial damage. Lost control on landing causing aircraft to nose over. Students medical had expired.

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

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