# NTSB MKC68F0447: Piper J3C-65, N7025B, Fergus Falls, MN, February 4, 1968

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Closed
- Date: February 4, 1968
- Place: Fergus Falls, MN · FERGUS FALLS, MN
- Location: 46.2861° N, 96.0758° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs: center of Fergus Falls, MN, within about 6 miles (OpenAirDocs)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=46.2861&lon=-96.0758&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Initial climb](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/350) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report April 8, 1968
- Report: Brief approved by the director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 111889
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=MKC68F0447
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC68F0447

## NTSB brief

```
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 FILE    DATE          LOCATION          AIRCRAFT DATA       INJURIES       FLIGHT                        PILOT DATA
                                                               F  S M/N     PURPOSE
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3-0379   68/2/4    FERGUS FALLS,MINN   PIPER J3C-65        CR-  0  0  1  NONCOMMERCIAL             STUDENT, AGE 34, 960
        TIME - 1445                    N7025B              PX-  0  0  0  PLEASURE/PERSONAL TRANSP  TOTAL HOURS, 15 IN TYPE,
                                       DAMAGE-SUBSTANTIAL  OT-  0  0  0                            NOT INSTRUMENT RATED.
        NAME OF AIRPORT - MICHAELSON
        TYPE OF ACCIDENT                                         PHASE OF OPERATION
           FIRE OR EXPLOSION: IN FLIGHT                             TAKEOFF: INITIAL CLIMB
           GROUND-WATER LOOP-SWERVE                                 LANDING: ROLL
        PROBABLE CAUSE(S)
           POWERPLANT - LUBRICATING SYSTEM: LINES,HOSES,FITTING
           MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - LEAK/LEAKAGE
           MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - MATERIAL FAILURE
           PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER OPERATION OF BRAKES AND/OR FLIGHT CONTROLS
        EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON LAND
                                  SMOKE IN COCKPIT
                                  FUMES IN CABIN
        REMARKS- ENG OIL LEAKED FROM TACH DRIVE INTO HEATER MUFF.ACFT STRUCK SNOWBANK,PLT MISUSED BRAKES ON LNDG.
```

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N7025B](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N7025B-2013-05-03), registration cancelled 2013-05-03, S/N 22-4276, built 1956 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: PIPER J3C-65
- Registry model: [Piper PA-22-150](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-22-150) (registry code 7102210) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming 0-320 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-320-series) (registry code 41508, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Airport: Michaelson

## Other investigations on N7025B (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 ANC97LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA087), Jun 22, 1997: Piper PA-22 (N7025B), Hoonah, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing.

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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