SERS · Piper J3C-65 · 1999-06-26 · DAWSON, MD, USA
Event
NTSB number
NYC99FA160
Event ID
20001212X19086
Type
Accident
Date
1999-06-26
Location
DAWSON, MD, USA
Coordinates
39.529109, -78.879943
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
2
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
J3C-65
Registration
N29832
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
was the pilot's improper decision to turn toward rising terrain with inadequate terrain clearance. Factors were the density altitude, and unfavorable winds.