# NTSB LAX94LA295: Piper J-3C-65, N70192, Jackson, CA, July 24, 1994

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: July 24, 1994, 13:20 local (20:20 UTC)
- Place: Jackson, CA
- Coordinates: 38.349491, -120.770706 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=38.3495&lon=-120.7707&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report January 26, 1995
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 28806
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=LAX94LA295
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/28806/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA295

## Probable cause

the pilot's inadequate compensation for the gust of wind and subsequent loss of directional control.

## 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
  - weather condition - gusts (contributing factor)
  - compensation for wind conditions - inadequate, pilot in command (cause)
  - directional control - not maintained, pilot in command (contributing factor)
  - ground loop/swerve - inadvertent, pilot in command
- On ground/water encounter with terrain/water, landing - roll

## Analysis

THE PILOT REPORTED THAT HE MADE A FULL STALL LANDING ON RUNWAY 19 AND HELD THE CONTROL STICK FULLY AFT. APPROACHING THE TAXIWAY TURNOFF, A STRONG GUST OF WIND FROM THE EAST WAS ENCOUNTERED.  THE AIRPLANE VEERED OFF THE RUNWAY AND WAS SUBSTANTIALLY DAMAGED. THE PILOT REPORTED NO MECHANICAL PROBLEMS.

## Factual narrative

On July 24, 1994, at 1320 Pacific daylight time, a Piper J-3C-65, N70192, operated by its owner, was substantially damaged while landing at the Westover Field Amador County airport, in Jackson, California.  Visual meteorological conditions prevailed during the personal flight, and no flight plan was filed.  The private pilot was not injured.  The flight originated from Jackson, California, on July 24, at 1215.

The pilot reported to the National Transportation Safety Board that he made a full stall landing and held the control stick in his lap.  During rollout, approaching the taxiway turnoff, a strong gust of wind from the west was encountered.  The airplane skidded to the east, veered off the runway, and was substantially damaged.  The ELT activated.  The pilot further reported that no mechanical problems were experienced with his airplane.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N70192](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N70192-2020-07-22), registration cancelled 2020-07-22, S/N 17120, built 1946 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: PIPER J-3C-65
- Registry model: [Piper J3C-65](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-j3c-65) (registry code 7100510) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Continental A&C65 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-a-c65-series) (registry code 17003, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 17121
- Engines: CONTINENTAL A-65-8F 65 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: Paul F. Klingborg
- Registered owner: Paul F. Klingborg
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, August 14, 1993, 10 hours before
- Airport: O70, Westover Field Amador Co., runway 19, 3,411 × 60 ft, asphalt

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 53; private; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: front; flight hours: 306 total, 114 in this make and model

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 270° at 5 knots
- 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 19940724019309A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940724019309A), Jul 24, 1994: Piper J3C65, Jackson, CA, Substantial damage. Lost control and veered off runway during crosswind landing blamed a wind gust.

## Other investigations on N70192 (1)

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 WPR18LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA257), Sep 8, 2018: Piper J3C (N70192), Jackson, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: A loss of directional control during takeoff and initial climb for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.

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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