# NTSB MIA87LA076: Piper J3-C65, N3666K, Pembroke Pines, FL, January 19, 1987

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: January 19, 1987, 13:33 local (18:33 UTC)
- Place: Pembroke Pines, FL
- Coordinates: 25.98983, -80.21994 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=25.9898&lon=-80.2199&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Approach](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/500) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Minor injuries
- Injuries: 1 minor
- Status: Completed, report March 30, 1988
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 31850
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=MIA87LA076
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/31850/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87LA076

## Sequence of events

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

- Loss of control - in flight, approach
  - stall/spin - inadvertent, pilot in command (cause)
  - aircraft handling - improper, pilot in command (cause)
- In flight collision with terrain/water, landing
  - terrain condition - ground

## Analysis

THE PLT STATED THAT AFTER DROPPING HIS BANNER, HE CIRCLED BACK TO DROP THE BANNER HOOK SO HE COULD LAND, AND AS HE WAS CIRCLING, THE ACFT STALLED, STARTED A SPIN TO THE RIGHT AND STRUCK THE GROUND.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N3666K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3666K), registered now, S/N 22356, built 1946 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: PIPER J3-C65
- Registry model: [Piper J3C-65](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-j3c-65) (registry code 7100510) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming 0-320 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-320-series) (registry code 41508, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 22356
- Engines: LYCOMING O-320-A3B 150 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Part 91
- Operator: Aerial Sign Co.
- Registered owner: Seashore Advertising
- Airworthiness certificate: Special, Restricted (Special)
- Last inspection: 100 hour, November 27, 1986
- Airport: HWO, North Perry

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 32; commercial; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 2, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: front; flight hours: 1,556 total, 86 in this make and model, 963 as pilot in command, 33 in the last 90 days, 5 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 230° at 15 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 84 °F, dew point 64 °F
- Altimeter: 29.00 inHg
- Observed at: HWO

## 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 19870119000659A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870119000659A), Jan 19, 1987: Piper J3C65, Hollywood, FL, Substantial damage. The aircraft stalled while maneuvering over airport for banner tow operations.

## Other investigations on N3666K (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 WPR22LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA268), Jul 22, 2022: Piper J3C-65 (N3666K), Huntington Beach, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and the pilot’s mismanagement of the available fuel at an altitude too low for recovery. Contributing was the pilot’s delayed decision to switch…
- [NTSB UNK64X2004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X2004), May 29, 1964: Piper J3 (N3666K), Winifred, MT, substantial damage

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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