# NTSB LAX86LA301: Piper J3C-65, N3627K, Pleasant Grove, CA, June 29, 1986

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: June 29, 1986, 14:38 local (21:38 UTC)
- Place: Pleasant Grove, CA
- Coordinates: 38.830066, -121.499122 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=38.8301&lon=-121.4991&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 25220
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=LAX86LA301
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/25220/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA301

## Sequence of events

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

- Nose over, landing - roll
  - brakes(normal) - improper use of, pilot in command (cause)

## Analysis

THE PILOT SAID THE AIRCRAFT HAD NEW BRAKES INSTALLED PRIOR TO THE FLIGHT. AFTER TOUCHDOWN AT THE CONCLUSION OF A LOCAL FLIGHT, THE PILOT SAID HE 'APPLIED TOO MUCH PRESSURE TO THE PEDALS AND COULD NOT RELEASE THE PRESSURE IN TIME TO PREVENT THE AIRCRAFT FROM NOSING OVER.' NO ACC. REPORT CONTAINING FLT TIME WAS RECEIVED FROM THE PLT.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N3627K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3627K), registered now, S/N 22319, built 1946 (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: 22319
- Engines: CONTINENTAL A-65-8 65 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Registered owner: Albert O. Fruetel
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Airport: 67Q, runway 18, 2,900 × 50 ft, dirt

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 54; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 2, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: front

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none

## 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 19860629035549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860629035549A), Jun 29, 1986: Piper J3C65, Pleasant Grove, CA, Substantial damage. The aircraft nosed over on landing rollout. The pilot stated that new brake shoes caused him to overcontrol.

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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