PIPER J3-C65
El Cajon, CA — October 23, 2020
Event Information
| Date | October 23, 2020 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR21LA022 |
| Event ID | 20201026102189 |
| Location | El Cajon, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 32.82158, -116.92928 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | J3-C65 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and fuel planning which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.