MINR · PIPER J-3C-65 · 1989-02-02 · RICHARDS, TX, USA
Event
NTSB number
FTW89LA045
Event ID
20001213X27723
Type
Accident
Date
1989-02-02
Location
RICHARDS, TX, USA
Coordinates
30.539386, -95.859703
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
2
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
PIPER
Model
J-3C-65
Registration
N6675H
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DUSK
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PLANNING/PREPARATION IN DISREGARDING WIND INFORMATION. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE GUSTING CROSSWIND CONDITIONS AND THE PILOT'S OVERCONFIDENCE IN PERSONAL ABILITY.