# NTSB Accident LAX97FA259
> **Piper J3C-85** · 1997-07-28 · BULLHEAD CITY, AZ, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX97FA259
- **Event ID:** 20001208X08413
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1997-07-28
- **Location:** BULLHEAD CITY, AZ, USA
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 2
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** J3C-85
- **Registration:** N3339N
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

improper judgement of the pilot by intentionally performing low level maneuvers, and his misjudgment of a level-off over water.

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