Casualties unknown

1985-06-28: Piper J3C-65 (N151A) — Dothan, AL

Dothan, AL, US

On June 28, 1985, a Piper J3C-65 (registration N151A) was involved in an aviation accident near Dothan, AL. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 1781061362Data APIEditorial standards

A witness saw an aircraft flying low before losing sight around a curve; then found it nose-down in a field. The pilot reported no memory of the accident sequence, only recalling straight-and-level flight moments earlier.

Incident Overview

A witness reported observing the aircraft flying at low altitude over fields and trees. The witness lost sight of the aircraft as it traveled around a bend in the road. Upon rounding the curve, the witness saw the aircraft positioned nose-down in a field with its tail pointed nearly straight upward.

Pilot Statement

The pilot stated that he remembers nothing of the accident sequence. According to the pilot, the last thing he recalls is flying straight and level at 90 mph at an altitude of 1,000 feet above ground level (AGL). No further details regarding the pilot's condition or the aircraft's state were provided in the source.

Investigation Context

The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, engine count, date, operator, location, number of occupants, injuries, damage items, time of day, weather conditions, or involvement of air traffic control. These details are not included as they are not explicitly stated.

Conclusion

The accident sequence remains unclear due to the pilot's lack of memory and the witness's limited observation. The probable cause is not specified in the source material.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001214X36660. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.