# NTSB Accident FTW89LA045
> **PIPER J-3C-65** · 1989-02-02 · RICHARDS, TX, USA · MINR
## 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.

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