SERS · PIPER J3C-65 · 1988-09-13 · GOODMAN, MO, USA
Event
NTSB number
MKC88FA171
Event ID
20001213X26885
Type
Accident
Date
1988-09-13
Location
GOODMAN, MO, USA
Coordinates
36.729598, -94.400344
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
2
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
PIPER
Model
J3C-65
Registration
N3533N
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
ENGINE IGNITION AND LUBRICATION PROBLEMS WHICH RESULTED IN THE PILOT'S ELECTION TO EXECUTE A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING. A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR WAS THE PILOT'S INABILITY TO SEE AND AVOID POWER LINES IN HIS APPROACH PATH DUE TO BRIGHT SUNSHINE.