PIPER J3C-65
Scheelite, CA — June 19, 2024
Event Information
| Date | June 19, 2024 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR24LA207 |
| Event ID | 20240624194539 |
| Location | Scheelite, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 37.31016, -118.71979 |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | J3C-65 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s inadvertent entry to a box canyon where the airplane could not outclimb the rising terrain.
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.