What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1988-03-07 involved a Piper J-3, registration N98028, at Newberg, OR.

Engine Failure Followed by Hand-Propping Leads to Runway Excursion and Fire (N98028)

On March 7, 1988, a Piper J-3 (registration N98028) was involved in an aviation accident near Newberg, OR. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

A pilot who had not flown for over five years attempted multiple touch-and-go landings to prepare for a biennial flight review. After an engine failure on landing rollout, the pilot exited and hand-propped the engine, causing the aircraft to cross the runway and strike a hangar, resulting in a fire that destroyed the aircraft.

Incident Overview

A pilot who had not flown for over five years was conducting multiple touch-and-go landings to prepare for a biennial flight review. During a landing rollout, the engine ceased operating. The pilot exited the aircraft and began hand-propping the engine. The engine started, and the aircraft crossed the runway, striking an aircraft hangar that contained an aircraft. Both the hangar and the aircraft inside were damaged. After the aircraft came to rest, a fire ensued, totally destroying the aircraft.

Pilot Actions

Following the engine failure, the pilot chose to hand-prop the engine while on the runway. This action resulted in the aircraft moving uncontrolled across the runway and colliding with a hangar. The pilot did not file an accident report.

Damage

The impact damaged both the hangar and the aircraft inside. The subsequent fire completely destroyed the aircraft involved in the accident.

Regulatory Compliance

The pilot failed to file an accident report with the appropriate authorities.

1988-03-07: Piper J-3 (N98028) — Newberg, OR