# NTSB DEN83FTM02: Piper J3C-65, N67084, Near Holden, UT, November 6, 1982

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Fatal · Final report
- Date: November 6, 1982, 11:15 local (18:15 UTC)
- Place: Near Holden, UT
- Coordinates: 39.140193, -112.340713 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=39.1402&lon=-112.3407&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Unknown](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/990) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Fatal
- Injuries: 2 fatal
- Status: Completed, report November 6, 1983
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 71870
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=DEN83FTM02
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/71870/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83FTM02

## Sequence of events

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

- Loss of control - in flight, unknown
  - airspeed - not maintained, pilot in command (cause)
  - stall - inadvertent, pilot in command (cause)
  - qualification, pilot in command
- In flight collision with terrain/water, descent - uncontrolled
  - terrain condition - open field

## Analysis

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.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N67084](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N67084-2013-05-31), registration cancelled 2013-05-31, S/N 8277-13, built 1942 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: PIPER J3C-65
- Registry model: [Piper J3C-65](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-j3c-65) (registry code 7100510) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Continental C85 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-c85-series) (registry code 17008, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 8277-13
- Airframe hours: 1023
- Engines: CONTINENTAL C-85-12F 85 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: Webster-Stroud Inc.
- Registered owner: Webster-Stroud Inc.
- Departed: C, SALT LAKE CITY, UT
- Destination: C, HOLDEN, UT

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 34; student; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; flight hours: 270 total, 200 in this make and model

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: calm
- Visibility: 50 statute miles
- Temperature: 111 °F

## 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 19821106056979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19821106056979A), Nov 6, 1982: Piper J3C65, Holden, UT, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. Student pilot performed a chandell-type maneuver at an unsafe altitude. Was unable to recover, dive prior to impact

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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