Piper J3C-65 N92350

Summary

On 1 March 1999 at about 21:15 local time, a Piper J3C-65 registered N92350 was involved in an accident near Denton, Texas, United States. 2 people were on board and one had minor injuries. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.

Date

1 March 1999 at 21:15

Classification

Accident

Location

Denton, Texas, United States

Nearest airport

Hartlee Field (1F3)

Coordinates

33.2098, -97.0607

Aircraft

Piper J3C-65

Registration

N92350

Category

Airplane

Engines

1

Operator

Not recorded

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Instructional

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Route

Unknown → Lake Dallas

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

FTW99LA088

1 person had minor injuries.

The total loss of engine power on takeoff resulting from the failure of an incorrect throttle control cable clamp, which was installed by an unknown person. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.

Read the full NTSB narrative

The airplane impacted terrain during a forced landing following a total loss of engine power on takeoff. The airline transport pilot receiving instruction was on the controls of the airplane for the takeoff. At an altitude of approximately 100 feet, the engine lost power, and the certified flight instructor took control. The flight instructor turned the airplane left to avoid a steel rail fence at the end of the runway. During the turn, the left wing tip struck the ground, and the airplane turned 180 degrees and came to rest. A mechanic, who examined the airplane, attributed the loss of engine power to a broken throttle control cable clamp. The broken clamp was made of aluminum; however, a steel clamp was specified by the airframe manufacturer.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.