MINR · Piper J-3C-65 · 1997-12-28 · ALBANY, OH, USA
Event
NTSB number
NYC98LA051
Event ID
20001208X09369
Type
Accident
Date
1997-12-28
Location
ALBANY, OH, USA
Coordinates
39.219554, -82.189254
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
J-3C-65
Registration
N1469N
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
the pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision and failure to turn off the carburetor heat during the go-around. Related factors were: the pilot's lack of experience in make and model, and the proximity of trees.