# NTSB LAX65A0067: Ryan ST-3KR, N57015, Kipley, CA, February 14, 1965

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Fatal · Closed
- Date: February 14, 1965
- Place: Kipley, CA · KIPLEY, CA
- Phase of flight: [Maneuvering](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/450) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Fatal
- Injuries: 1 fatal
- Status: Completed, report April 2, 1965
- Report: Brief approved by the director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 180506
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=LAX65A0067
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX65A0067

## NTSB brief

```
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 FILE    DATE          LOCATION          AIRCRAFT DATA       INJURIES       FLIGHT                        PILOT DATA
                                                               F  S M/N     PURPOSE
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2-0059  65/2/14    KIPLEY CALIF        RYAN ST-3KR         CR-  1  0  0  NONCOMMERCIAL             COMMERCIAL, AGE 32, 263
        TIME - 1134                    N57015              PX-  0  0  0  PLEASURE/PERSONAL TRANSP  TOTAL HOURS, 35 IN TYPE,
                                       DAMAGE-DESTROYED    OT-  0  0  0                            NOT INSTRUMENT RATED.
        TYPE OF ACCIDENT                                         PHASE OF OPERATION
           COLLISION WITH GROUND/WATER: CONTROLLED                  IN FLIGHT: ACROBATICS
        PROBABLE CAUSE(S)
           PILOT IN COMMAND - MISJUDGED ALTITUDE
        REMARKS- AIRCRAFT SPUN FROM 1500 FT.PARTIALLY RECOVERED BEFORE STRIKING GROUND.
```

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N57015](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N57015), registered now, S/N 2042, built 1941 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: RYAN ST-3KR
- Registry model: [Ryan Aeronautical ST3KR](https://openairdocs.org/model/ryan-aeronautical-st3kr) (registry code 7830502) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Kinner R5 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/kinner-r5-series) (registry code 37504, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: reciprocating
- Damage: Destroyed

## Other investigations on N57015 (2)

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.

- [NTSB NYC04LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA214), Sep 19, 2004: Ryan ST3KR (N57015), Bealeton, VA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The improper installation of fuel lines by maintenance personnel resulting in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB BFO90LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90LA078), Sep 23, 1990: Ryan ST3KR (N57015), Bealeton, VA, destroyed. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN A VIGILENT WATCH FOR OTHER AIRCRAFT OPERATING ON THE UNCONTROLLED AIRPORT. THE UNEVEN TERRAIN ON THE AIRPORT RESTRICTED VISIBILITY AND CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACCIDENT.…

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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