The pilot's improper us of flight controls during an attempted takeoff, which resulted in an collision with the specially equipped automobile.
N38272
1941 PIPER J3C-65
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Standard
3 NTSB records
for this tail number, including substantial damage, 1 fatal injury. See the full record below.
Registration
Airframe
Powerplant
Live Flight Status
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NTSB Accident & Incident Record
Oct 4, 2003
Accident
Substantial Jackson, TN
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
NTSB ATL04LA006
Apr 17, 1999
Accident
JACKSON, MS
Injuries1 fatal
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
The failure of the airshow aerial performer to maintain a grip on the airplane's externally mounted rope ladder for unknown reasons and his failure to install and use a safety line resulting in his fall to earth. A factor in the accident was the sudden 'blossoming' by the air stream of the performer's jacket just before he lost his grip due to inadequate preflight securing.
NTSB MIA99LA131
May 26, 1991
Accident
Substantial QUINTON, VA
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE CLEARANCE FROM A MOVING AIRCRAFT.
NTSB BFO91LA051